Conclusion
This is a big car. Although it has been written and said many times since
the first one was displayed for everyone to see, this only really hit me when I got behind the wheel of my father-in-law's 1998 Camry for a quick run after driving the 300. I literally felt like a giant stuck in a sardine container, the feeling was unreal. The same happened when I moved my sister in-laws 1998 Nissan Maxima. Both of these cars, in their own right, are good-sized automobiles. I'm just glad that I did have to relocate my old Jetta; I surely would have died of claustrophobia. The 300's girth is always present but when driving, it is cleverly smothered by the ride and the power. Make sure though that it is the only car you drive.
My only regret is that I have tested both the Magnum R/T and 300C nearly back to back. "But that is a good thing" you say. Not for me. This means I will have to wait until next spring before I get to drive these cars again. I must console myself by the fact that the next one will come in the form of a mad 425 hp SR
T-8 version Chrysler 300 C that should retail for around $60,000. This NASCAR in street clothing sports a 6.1L V8, 20" wheels, slightly different front and rear fascias and a 0-100 km/h time of about 5 seconds. I can't wait.
I have basically come to the conclusion that a non-Hemi 300 will deliver a better all-around driving experience. The only difference is in how quickly you will get a speeding ticket.
Good stuff:
Ride comfort in the Touring
Hemi
Luxury and style in one package
Not so good stuff:
High fuel consumption regardless of engine
Strung-up ride of the 300C
This is a big car. Although it has been written and said many times since
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My only regret is that I have tested both the Magnum R/T and 300C nearly back to back. "But that is a good thing" you say. Not for me. This means I will have to wait until next spring before I get to drive these cars again. I must console myself by the fact that the next one will come in the form of a mad 425 hp SR
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I have basically come to the conclusion that a non-Hemi 300 will deliver a better all-around driving experience. The only difference is in how quickly you will get a speeding ticket.
Good stuff:
Ride comfort in the Touring
Hemi
Luxury and style in one package
Not so good stuff:
High fuel consumption regardless of engine
Strung-up ride of the 300C
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