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Sedans Chrysler 300/300C/300C SRT-8 Chrysler 300c-winter driving
17 messages, Last post on Apr 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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Definitely stay with the 300C! For goodness sake, what did we ever do before AWD and FWD? We had a blast learning to drive RWD vehicles in the snow! That's what. As the others have said... get snow tires, and once some white stuff is laying around an empty parking lot, go get some practice and learn how the car behaves. It's actually a LOT more fun than FWD, or AWD for that matter. Yes, AWD will get you around better, but as low as these cars are slung RWD will do just about as well. |
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Replying to: brittney1 (Jul 25, 2007 8:53 pm) |
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I don't care how advanced the stability and traction control is in this car. The bottom line is that it is still a rear wheel drive car that handles miserably in the snow. After suffering through two Chicago winters in this car I couldn't wait to trade it in for my Lexus SUV. Snow tires helped the 300C a little, but not enough. It was almost embarrassing to get stuck in the snow at intersections as 4WD SUV's and front wheel drive cars would drive past without a problem. I felt inclined to write today because I drove effortlessly through a Chicago snowstorm to work today in my Lexus; on the way, I saw a 300C stuck on a snowy median, it's rear tires spinning out of control.....brought back bad memories. Don't get me wrong -- the 300C is a great car, just get the AWD model if you live in a snowy climate.
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I live i Minnesota and i both a 300c in July of last year. Like everyone is saying get a goo set of tires. I 'm still running my 18's with Kumo all seasons and it is geat for driving in snow. Also add three 60 lbs sandbags also and that help it even more. Don't get rid of the car.
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Replying to: texasboywade (Jan 23, 2008 2:44 pm) |
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As anyone experience clunking noises from the undercarriage of this car?. The shocks are fine and cannot find anything missing. Could the sway bar or any bushings in these components cause these noises? giuva 
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Replying to: giuva (Feb 18, 2008 8:25 am) |
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Replying to: texasboywade (Jan 23, 2008 2:44 pm) |
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Replying to: gary154 (Jan 22, 2008 11:47 am) |
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The experience level and maturity of a driver is readily apparent in adverse conditions. Typically, if you live in an area of the world where you must contend with deep snow, you probably would not choose to purchase a nice road car with only about five inches of ground clearance to drive in the winter. The front air dam can become a snow plow and (at least) damages the paint. I have never been stuck or slid off the road in my 2006 300C, and I believe it is because I use due prudence and caution especially when conditions are not good. The ESP and antilock braking systems are excellent additions to an already very stable handling car, but I don't expect them to keep me out of trouble. I have seen plenty of high profile, expensive SUV's sliding off the road into ditches by overly confident drivers who think the laws of physics do not apply to them or their "super" cars. They are usually the ones who impatiently pass on the right side, exceed the posted speed limits even on snow packed roads, steer abruptly and brake late. Rather than take advantage of the ability of their vehicle design to keep them safe, they drive as if they are invulnerable. Nothing is more ironic than to see a $50,000+ SUV on its side because the owner was convinced their driving skills instantly improved when they "signed on the dotted line". 
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