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Old 06-14-04 | 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by mmarshall
I know of only one person right now who actually WANTS a V6 300C.
Yeah, those V6 300s might look like they're tearing *** around the driveway, but the performance figures are pretty dismal - especially for the base model's 2.7 liter. That engine barely provides enough power to the upper-end Sebring cars.

I'd say that the Chrysler 300's interior is comparable to pre 2003 Lincoln TownCar interiors ... TownCars ars are pretty nice, but cost a fortune and don't have a whole lot of redeeming qualities about them; this 300C features a lot of reasons to buy - and the price is reasonable for the package.
Old 06-14-04 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by SexySC
If you see them in person side by side, the Bentley blows away the 300C, as it should

Comparing pictures is vastly different from seeing them in person
very true, i saw that 300C with 745Li side by side the other day and it sure different as day and night in craftsmanship. imagine the different with 300C and bently
Old 06-14-04 | 08:34 PM
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I've seen more 300Cs on the streets. I've seen HUGE wheels on a silver one. How big can the 300Cs handle? 22inches?
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Originally posted by Lsportline43
I've seen more 300Cs on the streets. I've seen HUGE wheels on a silver one. How big can the 300Cs handle? 22inches?
The stock wheels are 18 inches w/ 60 aspect ratio tires. So you're probably right ... I imagine it could handle 22 inch wheels with 40 aspect ratio tires ...
Old 06-15-04 | 04:25 AM
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Originally posted by whipimpin
The stock wheels are 18 inches w/ 60 aspect ratio tires. So you're probably right ... I imagine it could handle 22 inch wheels with 40 aspect ratio tires ...
Yes, the 300C probably could handle this tire-wheel combo as long as the outside tire diameter doesn't change enough to screw up the speedometer and odometer readings....but the 300 really wasn't designed for carving up mountain roads and the twisties...it was designed more as a big, high-powered cruiser....somewhat like the Mercury Marauder. People who want to do this kind of driving would probably be better off with the 300C's little brother, the Crossfire...especially the upcoming SRT version.
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Originally posted by mmarshall
Yes, the 300C probably could handle this tire-wheel combo as long as the outside tire diameter doesn't change enough to screw up the speedometer and odometer readings....but the 300 really wasn't designed for carving up mountain roads and the twisties...it was designed more as a big, high-powered cruiser....somewhat like the Mercury Marauder. People who want to do this kind of driving would probably be better off with the 300C's little brother, the Crossfire...especially the upcoming SRT version.
I totally agree marshall - but unless people are absolutely in love with the Crossfire's styling, it'd probably be best to search elsewhere for a road-carver. Maybe Infiniti
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