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Re: 300C Transmission problems [300c1]
by budda
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Jan 15, 2005 (2:32 am)
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Replying to: 300c1 (Dec 22, 2004 8:37 am)
I just picked up my 2005 300c on Jan. 1st and it had to be towed into the dealer today (only 189 miles on car) because the trany was not going into higher gears. It's rear was also making a loud & sudden grinding noise if more gas is given!
I won't know for a couple of days the results. Does anyone have any further answers?
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Re: 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 [Sylvia]
by silverrush
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Jan 15, 2005 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 21, 2004 4:15 pm)
I'm sold !!! I ordered a silver SRT-8 on 1/13. E-mailed 18 dealers in the Detroit area, prices all over the board. (No Chrysler employee discount on SRT products.) Did the best I could , GEEEZ , SOME DEALER IN CALIFORNIA HAS THE SAME CAR ON EBAY AS I WRITE THIS WITH A "Buy it Now" for $70 GRAND !!! Car is going to be HOT !! Ordered SRT Option Package II , a sunroof and better speakers. SRT Option I is just side curtain airbags. Any one else try to order ??
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Re: 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 [silverrush]
by durango_rt
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Jan 23, 2005 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: silverrush (Jan 15, 2005 5:50 pm)
I'm torn between the SRT-8 & the 'regular' 300C. I'm sure I'll have to pay way over the MSRP for the SRT-8, plus the mileage is so bad. I'm already driving a 12-14 MPG Durango R/T! How was your puchase experience? Did you use Chrysler Financing? Could you use cash as leverage?
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Transmission
by jimhemi
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Jan 24, 2005 (11:54 am)
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Does anyone fear the transmission breaking with all of that torque? 425 lb. ft of torque is a lot for an automatic trans to hold up to. I know the old 727 Torque Flights of the 60's and 70's weren't a problem because of their size and the heavy duty parts they used. They also track tested them on the drag strips so when they broke they can improve for the street. I'm waiting for a few blow ups before I lay my money down on one of these. I love this car and the Magnum SRT. If it came with the Viper 6 speeed I can see no problem , after all that and the Ram SRT10 is putting 500 lb. ft through the gears. Just leary of all that power and a weak trans.
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by merc1
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Jan 25, 2005 (2:13 am)
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After seeing this car in person at Detroit you come away with a feeling that American car industry just might survive afterall. The 300C was already hot, but the SRT-8 version looks like the orignal show car, 20-inch wheels and all. Simply stunning. The interior is pretty good too.
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by pscdoc
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Jan 25, 2005 (10:53 am)
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The car is great from what I have read, but the asking price will be around $15,000.00 over sticker!
I am scheduled for a test drive next month when my dealer will have its first delivery.
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Re: [pscdoc]
by srt300
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Jan 25, 2005 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: pscdoc (Jan 25, 2005 10:53 am)
Where do you live? I was told the SRT would be for sale in the spring! What is the price the dealer is asking and were you able to order one? I live in Massachusetts,lots of snow here!
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Re: Transmission [jimhemi]
by srt300
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Jan 25, 2005 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: jimhemi (Jan 24, 2005 11:54 am)
If the transmission is like the one in the E55-AMG it will hold up just fine! I bet the SRT has alot of German parts in it,since we know who owns Chrysler!!
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Re: [srt300]
by pscdoc
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Jan 25, 2005 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: srt300 (Jan 25, 2005 3:12 pm)
I live in southern Cali. and I was at my dealer this morning getting my '05 ltd. chrysler pacifica its regular maintenance. I talked to the sales rep there and they are getting 1 Metallic Black SRT8 next month (mind you this is a 5 star dealer who moves alot of inventory). I have not ordered one just yet, but am waiting for the call for the test drive. It depends how much I like the vehicle, I may bite the bullet and pay what they are asking. This is going to be one hard vehicle to find, let alone buy!
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Re: [pscdoc]
by srt300
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Jan 25, 2005 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: pscdoc (Jan 25, 2005 3:25 pm)
I got lucky and placed an order last week here in the Boston area! I was told the price would be the sticker price and it was a silver SRT with all the options! I hope it arrives in early April when all the snow is gone.
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