Chrysler 300C

M5Rangerover · April 16th, 2004, 5:10 AM

for $45,000 canadian, is the 300C better value than a 325i for around the same price?? images/smilies/icon_question.gif

zenon · April 16th, 2004, 7:02 AM

I don't think the question is which is a better value...

The question is would you rather drive a Chrysler or a BMW? images/smilies/tongue.gif

haha604 · April 16th, 2004, 7:11 AM

300C has that great Hemi V8, and the 3 series is getting a redesign soon. Still, that BMW has a great engine, great handling, great resale value, and a great badge images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

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The Chrysler is definitely the better value, but the badge may mean a whole lot to many people. Furthemore one is a midsize and one is a compact. Your choice depends on your lifestyle needs.

oliB · April 16th, 2004, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by haha604

Furthemore one is a midsize and one is a compact.

You think the 3-series is compact??
Here in Europe we would call it (lower) midsize and for you guys it's compact... images/smilies/icon_question.gif

For example in Germany we call that a compact:

http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd0796/smart-swatch-car-38.3.jpg

cya
Oli

haha604 · April 16th, 2004, 5:01 PM

Yeah our perception of size here in North American is quite different from that in Europe haha.

Compacts include cars like the Civic, the Corolla, and the 3 series etc.

THe smart car would probably be classfied as a sub-compact.

oliB · April 16th, 2004, 8:21 PM

As I said, you have different measures over there... images/smilies/wink.gif

I agree that Civic and Corolla can be classified as (upper) compacts, but not the 3 series...The new BMW 1 series is supposed to belong to that class and can be compared with cars like Corollas, Golfs, etc.

btw, I noticed something:
The Car parked behind the Smart on this picture is VW Polo (type 6N to be precise), exactly the same model I am driving. images/smilies/smile.gif

cya
Oli

Renesis · April 16th, 2004, 9:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rangerover

for $45,000 canadian, is the 300C better value than a 325i for around the same price?? images/smilies/icon_question.gif

depends what you want for your money.. but I don't see anyone crossbuying these 2 cars.. they're like the opposite! images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

ESPNSTI · April 17th, 2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by haha604

THe smart car would probably be classfied as a sub-compact.

I'd think a smart car would be considered "suicide size" in the US. images/smilies/lol.gif

dukenukem · April 17th, 2004, 2:09 AM

thats the car for people suffering from anorhexia (speeling aint my strong point) here

SiR_dude · April 17th, 2004, 4:02 AM

I agree, 300C and 325i are totally different class of car...attract different class of people. Me, I like the 300C styling (and that nice Hemi to boot), but I'd still explore (and probably go for) the BMW option.

Renesis · April 17th, 2004, 4:40 PM

I wouldn't even think about a 300C. Sure it doesn't look bad but it's still a boat... HEMI or not it's nowhere close to the refinement of a BMW and the handling is miles behind even if the 3 Series is getting old.

Plus having a Chrysler or a BMW? not too hard to chose... images/smilies/wink.gif

oliB · April 17th, 2004, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Renesis

Plus having a Chrysler or a BMW? not too hard to chose... images/smilies/wink.gif

"You could stick a BMW-badge on a dead cat and people would still buy it..."
(Richard Hamond, Top Gear)
images/smilies/lol.gif

cya
Oli

Renesis · April 17th, 2004, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oliB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

Plus having a Chrysler or a BMW? not too hard to chose... images/smilies/wink.gif

"You could stick a BMW-badge on a dead cat and people would still buy it..."
(Richard Hamond, Top Gear)
images/smilies/lol.gif

cya
Oli

that's true. Brand image has somethign to do. But well a Chrysler will be far too common and will have Chrysler quality (if we can call that quality) images/smilies/wink.gif

Viper007Bond · April 18th, 2004, 6:40 AM

The 300C looks pretty kick ass to me:

http://superdave369.home.comcast.net...0cdrifting.avi

oliB · April 18th, 2004, 10:19 AM

Well, you could even use a cathedral to go sideways. --> Bentley Arnage T
images/smilies/wink.gif

Without having driven it - I doubt that the 300C has the agilitiy of a 3 series bimmer.
But I think since Chrysler belongs to Mercedes they make "better" cars... (concerning quality, handling, etc.)

cya
Oli

haha604 · April 18th, 2004, 5:16 PM

I sat in a 300c at an autoshow. The interior is still not on par with a Benz or a Lexus, but its pretty good, and way better than the crappy interiors that Chrylser used to get.

RavenShield1 · April 22nd, 2004, 3:06 AM

ok, i dont know if this has been said before, but i just saw a new 300 on the roads today when i was driving home from crew (rowing) pracitce and i thought, hey, that looks like a minitaure RR Phantom.

idk, the lines just kinda, well, looked REALLY similar, anyone else think this?

SiR_dude · April 22nd, 2004, 4:21 AM

I dunno...they look nicer when they're on the truck then when driving down the road. I've been seeing tons of them on trucks, and they looked great. Now I'm starting to see some on the highways, and they all of a sudden don't look as nice...the lines just annoy me.

zgrabill · April 26th, 2004, 8:58 PM

I think that the RR is the only car on the road that the 300 even remotely resembles. I think this is a compliment to the 300C.

haha604 · April 26th, 2004, 9:46 PM

I think the 300 looks better than the Rolls Royce on the outside.

April 16th, 2004, 5:10 AM	#1
M5Rangerover Joined: Jan 28th, 2004 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 422 Rep Power: 0	Chrysler 300C for $45,000 canadian, is the 300C better value than a 325i for around the same price?? __________________ ----------- 1986 325 ----------------------------------------------------------- 1987 325ic -----------

April 16th, 2004, 7:02 AM	#2
zenon VIP Joined: Mar 8th, 2004 Last Online: April 3rd, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,546 Rep Power: 26	I don't think the question is which is a better value... The question is would you rather drive a Chrysler or a BMW? __________________ *Disclaimer: 'Official "What's that Song?" Guy' unless said song is European house music or sung in German.

April 16th, 2004, 7:11 AM	#3
haha604 Joined: Dec 28th, 2003 Last Online: February 13th, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 25	300C has that great Hemi V8, and the 3 series is getting a redesign soon. Still, that BMW has a great engine, great handling, great resale value, and a great badge . The Chrysler is definitely the better value, but the badge may mean a whole lot to many people. Furthemore one is a midsize and one is a compact. Your choice depends on your lifestyle needs.

April 16th, 2004, 8:21 PM	#6
oliB Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 25	As I said, you have different measures over there... I agree that Civic and Corolla can be classified as (upper) compacts, but not the 3 series...The new BMW 1 series is supposed to belong to that class and can be compared with cars like Corollas, Golfs, etc. btw, I noticed something: The Car parked behind the Smart on this picture is VW Polo (type 6N to be precise), exactly the same model I am driving. cya Oli

April 18th, 2004, 6:40 AM	#14
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 2:20 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,270 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	The 300C looks pretty kick ass to me: http://superdave369.home.comcast.net...0cdrifting.avi __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

April 16th, 2004, 5:01 PM	#5
haha604 Joined: Dec 28th, 2003 Last Online: February 13th, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 25	Yeah our perception of size here in North American is quite different from that in Europe haha. Compacts include cars like the Civic, the Corolla, and the 3 series etc. THe smart car would probably be classfied as a sub-compact.

April 17th, 2004, 2:09 AM	#9
dukenukem Joined: Mar 9th, 2004 Last Online: May 3rd, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 378 Rep Power: 0	thats the car for people suffering from anorhexia (speeling aint my strong point) here

April 17th, 2004, 4:02 AM	#10
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 13th, 2009 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 28	I agree, 300C and 325i are totally different class of car...attract different class of people. Me, I like the 300C styling (and that nice Hemi to boot), but I'd still explore (and probably go for) the BMW option.

April 17th, 2004, 4:40 PM	#11
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 9,669 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	I wouldn't even think about a 300C. Sure it doesn't look bad but it's still a boat... HEMI or not it's nowhere close to the refinement of a BMW and the handling is miles behind even if the 3 Series is getting old. Plus having a Chrysler or a BMW? not too hard to chose...

April 18th, 2004, 10:19 AM	#15
oliB Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 25	Well, you could even use a cathedral to go sideways. --> Bentley Arnage T Without having driven it - I doubt that the 300C has the agilitiy of a 3 series bimmer. But I think since Chrysler belongs to Mercedes they make "better" cars... (concerning quality, handling, etc.) cya Oli

April 18th, 2004, 5:16 PM	#16
haha604 Joined: Dec 28th, 2003 Last Online: February 13th, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 25	I sat in a 300c at an autoshow. The interior is still not on par with a Benz or a Lexus, but its pretty good, and way better than the crappy interiors that Chrylser used to get.

April 22nd, 2004, 3:06 AM	#17
RavenShield1 Joined: Mar 15th, 2004 Last Online: April 22nd, 2005 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	ok, i dont know if this has been said before, but i just saw a new 300 on the roads today when i was driving home from crew (rowing) pracitce and i thought, hey, that looks like a minitaure RR Phantom. idk, the lines just kinda, well, looked REALLY similar, anyone else think this?

April 22nd, 2004, 4:21 AM	#18
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 13th, 2009 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 28	I dunno...they look nicer when they're on the truck then when driving down the road. I've been seeing tons of them on trucks, and they looked great. Now I'm starting to see some on the highways, and they all of a sudden don't look as nice...the lines just annoy me.

April 26th, 2004, 8:58 PM	#19
zgrabill Joined: Mar 30th, 2004 Last Online: July 11th, 2009 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 163 Rep Power: 24	I think that the RR is the only car on the road that the 300 even remotely resembles. I think this is a compliment to the 300C.

April 26th, 2004, 9:46 PM	#20
haha604 Joined: Dec 28th, 2003 Last Online: February 13th, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 25	I think the 300 looks better than the Rolls Royce on the outside.

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