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#9 of 17 Re: 3ooC...driving in Colorado OK? [brittney1] by romes300 Jan 09, 2008 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: brittney1 (Jul 25, 2007 8:53 pm) I have recently purchased a 2007 300C and am also relocating to Colorado from California. My wife didn't understand why we didn't get an AWD; they were not easily found - especially in desired colors. Besides I'm told it doesn't really snow that much just south of Denver. And if it does snow, the GMC 4x4 is used. I am curious to see what the RWD does in the snow. As for the car itself, I think it's the best value sedan out there - especially if you are of any height....and the HEMI is amazing!!!
#10 of 17 A NIGHTMARE IN THE SNOW by gary154 Jan 22, 2008 (11:47 am)
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. Replies to this message: brit5 (Jul 14, 2008 7:24 am)
#11 of 17 300c rwd is good in snow by texasboywade Jan 23, 2008 (2:44 pm)
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. Replies to this message: stang81 (Jan 24, 2008 1:33 pm) denman (Feb 23, 2008 6:27 am)
#12 of 17 Re: 300c rwd is good in snow [texasboywade] by stang81 Jan 24, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: texasboywade (Jan 23, 2008 2:44 pm) Took mine to Yellowknife, Nt out by the Arctic circle where the roads are ice covered 8 months out of the year............no problems whatsoever on the original factory all seasons.
#13 of 17 underside clunking noise 2005 300 limited by giuva Feb 18, 2008 (8:25 am)
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 Replies to this message: samchinch (Feb 22, 2008 6:05 pm)
#14 of 17 Re: underside clunking noise 2005 300 limited [giuva] by samchinch Feb 22, 2008 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: giuva (Feb 18, 2008 8:25 am) If you are getting clunking noises it is because the sway bar end links have gone bad. Replace the end links and you will be fine.
#15 of 17 Re: 300c rwd is good in snow [texasboywade] by denman Feb 23, 2008 (6:27 am)
Replying to: texasboywade (Jan 23, 2008 2:44 pm) I live in Michigan and we have had a terrible winter. I have a 2006 300C and I put a set of Cooper Weather Master snow tires on the rear along with 3-70# bags of sand in the trunk. I can go anywhere a front drive car goes. I have not gotten stuck even once. I grew up in Pennsylvania many years ago when all there was was rear drive cars, and learned how to drive in the winter.I prefer the predictable handling of a rear drive car.
#16 of 17 Re: A NIGHTMARE IN THE SNOW [gary154] by brit5 Jul 14, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: gary154 (Jan 22, 2008 11:47 am) I beg to differ with gary154. I've had my 2005 300C for 3 yrs now & I live in a very snowy area -- Eastern Ontario. With good winter tires the car is considerably better than a front wheel drive car on all-seasons -- the fwd is not even close in fact (I had a 2001 300M & still have a 99 Concord LXi -- they need winter tires as much as the 300C does). The 300 is far more fun to drive in snow than the front drivers & I have never come close to getting stuck. The ESP & traction control work very well indeed on this car -- but winter tires are the real trick.
#17 of 17 Winter Drivers by coolrunning Apr 18, 2009 (7:11 pm)
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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