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#74 of 83 Re: 0-60 in 5.6 Sec. [coolrunning] by sls002

Apr 06, 2008 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: coolrunning (Apr 05, 2008 4:39 pm)

GM is one hundred years old this year. So Buicks have been rapidly going downhill for 100 years Somehow I think your post is way overblown. Leland supplied Oldsmobile with engines way back when, but Oldmobile did not want Leland's newest, and best engine. So Leland started building Cadillac's to use the newest and best engine. Leland's Cadillac was a mid-priced car, not a luxury car. Without GM taking these independent companies over, they would have meandered down some totally different path, probably all going bankrupt during the depression.
 
I would agree that in the last 25 years (from about 1980 or so) GM has drifted along and not done well. I think that they are improving now. Actually, GM probably was at its best in the 1960's, when they should have started down a different path than they actually took, but hindsight is always better than foresight.

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#75 of 83 Re: Cars with Northstar Engines [stevenw] by rrosell

Mar 15, 2009 (5:35 pm)

Replying to: stevenw (Jun 30, 2006 12:54 pm)

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#76 of 83 Re: DTS VERSUS CHRYSLER 300C AND OR SRT [xtec] by coolrunning

Dec 03, 2009 (3:37 am)

Replying to: xtec (Mar 25, 2008 3:49 pm)

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#77 of 83 Chrysler 300 S by nace818

Sep 02, 2010 (8:15 am)

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#78 of 83 Re: As One of The folks That Suggested This Forum [bremertong] by roddarius

Feb 08, 2011 (9:37 pm)

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#79 of 83 Re: Chrysler 300 S [nace818] by 1atomic

Jun 19, 2011 (12:26 pm)

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#80 of 83 Re: Chrysler 300 S [1atomic] by coolrunning1

Jun 20, 2011 (5:50 am)

Replying to: 1atomic (Jun 19, 2011 12:26 pm)

I just traded in my 2006 300C Heritage Edition on a 2011 Town & Country, to upgrade our road trip vehicle. My only complaint with my 300C was the small trunk; otherwise it was a fabulous road car... I was surprised to discover how much the Town & Country had improved since our 2000 model. The new 3.6L V6 engine is said to become one of the standard choices available in all Chrysler models soon, including the Jeep line. I am very impressed with this engine so far. In the T&C, it is mated with a 6 speed transmission. On the highway I have been able to get 27 mpg at 80 mph! I can't imagine what would happen if I had an 8 speed. As much as I love my 5.7 HEMI (I still have another one), I am convinced the technology has improved far beyond my expectations and I may very well end up with a 300S as well. These are the best Chryslers ever made!

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#81 of 83 Chrysler 300C reliability and durability by fearlessfly

Jul 20, 2012 (10:29 pm)

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#82 of 83 Re: Chrysler 300C reliability and durability [fearlessfly] by coolrunning

Jul 21, 2012 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: fearlessfly (Jul 20, 2012 10:29 pm)

It is nice to see there are still people out there who are subjective enough to ask for input from long time owners instead of simply assuming that Chryslers deserve the disrespect they often get from those who only remember the "K" cars of the late 70's/early 80's. I have owned Fords and GM products as well as Hondas and Toyotas. My first Chrysler product was a Plymouth Voyager. It was an incredibly useful vehicle that served our family well for nearly 10 years. I drove a Mercury Sable during this time that was the absolute worst car I have ever owned. It was in the dealership more than my garage and I eventually bought a 1999 Chrysler 300M to replace it. It was used, with 44.000 miles on it. I wasn't sure if I was going to regret it but I fell in love with this car. I never had a problem with this car. It was such a sweet ride, beautiful, loaded and just a pleasure to drive. I traded it after 5 years for another used 300M. This one was a 2004 Special. It was the upgraded model of the 300M with 18" wheels, dual exhaust, ground effects, HID headlights, two-tone leather interior, two-tone paint and a high performance V6 with the same 5 speed autostick transmission. It was a blast to drive and a real head turner. By this time, we had also upgraded our van to a 2000 Chrysler Town & Country LXI which was loaded with everything you could need. My wife retired in 2006 and I decided she had been driving minivans for long enough and I wanted to treat her to a new 300C. After researching them for months, I settled on the 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition. It was a limited edition with special packaged features that made it stand out from all the rest. It was also the only way you could get a red one (Crystal Inferno Red Pearlcoat) at the time. So, I had two of the best Chryslers in my garage side by side: a 2004 300M and a 2006 300C. Life was good. That is until I drove the 300C more and more. The 5.7L HEMI V8 was a far cry from the HP V6 in the 300M. I began to realize that I had bought her the car I really wanted. Six months passed and I began to search for an identical twin 300C HE. I found one in Dallas, Texas and made the deal over the phone. I drove over 500 miles to trade my beloved 300M Special in on the second 300C HE. It was fun to have two identical cars. She loved hers and I loved mine. We even got special license plates: MY300C and HR300C. We never have had any mechanical or electrical problems with any of our Chrysler products. After 5 years, my wife said she loved her car, but she missed her van. We used to go tent camping and it is tough to carry all the stuff we did in the van in the trunk of a 300C! As much as I loved the cars, I decided she was right. I could trade one of them in on a new van and still enjoy the other. She is now the proud owner of a 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Limited that has about everything they offer on the option list. What impressed me most about this version is the engine. The 3.6L V6 Pentstar engine has 282 HP and a 6 speed transmission behind it. We have put about 15.000 miles on it with no problems. We like to take long road trips through the Rocky Mountains and the deserts of the Southwest and this vehicle is the best road car we have ever owned! It is powerful and fuel efficient. Comfort is its main virtue and it is hard to believe how far they have come since the first generation. I would highly recommend Chrysler products to anyone. I am still driving my 2006 300C and will probably continue to keep it forever. I have nearly 60,000 miles on it and it has the original brakes. I am currently shopping for tires, but can probably get another 10K out of them. If I was shopping for a new car, I would consider the 2012 300C and the 300 Limited. As much as I enjoy my HEMI, I would highly recommend you test drive both for at least a day. Yes, the HEMI is fast! But, for all around performance in all conditions, you might find yourself lovong the 300 Limited. The same V6 Pentstar engine that is in my 2011 Town & Country now resides under the hood of the 300 Limited, but with an 8 speed transmission! I rented one for two weeks recently, and saw 28 to 31 mpg average. It runs better than my 1985 Mustang GT. You really owe it to yourself to give them a try. I prefer to buy American, and these are very reliable and durable cars, unlike anything the big three were building 20 years ago. On that note, when Daimler-Benz got involved with Chrysler it was a very positive influence. My 300C benefited by getting a Mercedes 5 speed autostick transmission, the suspension design of a Mercedes 300 series and much larger and effective 4 wheel disc brakes. There are subtle torsion bar and handling tweeks found under the car that were added by the Germans as well. The interior of the new Chysler 300 is so much improved over my 2006, I am jealous. It is a great update and it makes the driving experience much more pleasurable. The ride quality is much improved as well. The new 300C is a bit firmer due to the larger wheels, high performance low profile tires, and stiffer suspension for snappy cornering. I prefer the smoother ride of the 300 Limited. Unless you are going to drive around corners like you are attempting to evade arrest, a four door sedan should ride more like a luxury car. (I am not impressed with the ride of the new Cadillacs & BMWs for the same reason). Give Chrysler a fair chance. They are a great value, and much more reliable and durable than you might think. I will likely be driving them exclusively for the rest of my days. Since Daimler-Benz decided to pull out allowing FIAT to buy about 30% of the company, the infusion of new money and management has already had a positive effect. Chrysler shed over 200 non-productive dealerships nationwide keeping only the productive franchises open. The product lineup has been culled (as it should) eliminating specific vehicles for which the market was already saturated with or there was hardly any market at all (i.e. the Prowler, Crossfire). New models abound and Chrysler has become the best version of itself striking fear in the competition. The industry is more competitive than ever and Chrysler has proven to be a valid contender. Chrysler actually builds and sells concepts that others were just dreaming about. Seriously, no other company can provide you with more value, integrity, style and fun all in one package. They produce an excellent product. The next challenge for them is to bring the service departments up to the same high standards.

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#83 of 83 Dodge Charger Reliability/Durability Issues by fearlessfly

Aug 04, 2012 (9:49 pm)