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| I just purchase my new 300c on Feb 15. and it is in the shop already. On the first start up in the morning the trans. would make a hard shift into first. When stop I hit the gas and it would not start to move until it got to 2500 rpms. The dealer said that a couple of sensors are bad. Just wanted to see if anybody else had the same problem. | |
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Here's the official list of '06 changes: 2006 MY changes - Chrysler 300 & Dodge Magnum/Charger COLORS -Cool Vanilla limited to retail units (not available for Fleet) -Stone White added as Fleet Only availability -Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat replaces Mineral Grey -Deep Lava Red replaced by Linen Gold Metallic Pearl Coat EXTERIOR -Performance Appearance Group content added to Magnum SXT (Bright Grille Inserts, Bodyside Molding with Bright Insert, Fog Lamps, Body-colored Folding Heated Mirrors, 3.5L High Output Engine badge, Bright Headlamp Bezels) -Performance Appearance Group option dropped -Fender Molding Dropped from Magnum SXT's -300 Touring/Limited Bodyside Moldings changed to RT design -300 Touring/Limited, SXT Exterior Mirrors changed from folding to fixed (Magnum, Charger SXT) INTERIOR -Fold-flat Front Passenger Seat (Late Introduction, Magnum/Charger SXT, RT) -Rear Door Ash Receivers removed from Smoker's Package -Auto/Auto graphic added to sunroof switch (commonization) -SXT/RT get Ash Receiver Door with Chrome Accent -SXT (Leather)/RT get Satin Silver lower steering wheel spokes -SXT/RT gets new Center Stack Bezel - Satin Silver (Magnum/Charger SXT/RT) -Boston Acoustics badge added to mirror flag door trim FUNCTIONAL -New Tire Pressure Monitor Warning (300 Touring/Limited) -New Tire Pressure Monitor Display (300C) -Optional DVD Video Entertainment System in Center Console (Magnum/Charger SXT, RT) -AM/FM/CD Radio (REF) gets Auxiliary Audio Input Jack -Seat Belt Alert added -SXT RWD new 17" Machined Aluminum Wheel (Magnum, Charger SXT) -300 Touring new 17" Machined Aluminum Wheel (300 Touring) -RT 18" Aluminum Wheel made optional on RWD SXT's (Magnum, Charger SXT) -3.5L Engine RWD Models get W5A580 Transmission (Sept 2005, 300 Touring, Limited) -2.7L Engines receive Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Transmissions (300, Magnum/Charger SE) -Auto Headlamps & Express-up Windows added to Convenience Grp II (Magnum RT) OTHER -New Police Packages (Magnum, Charger) -Charger Daytona Package (Charger RT) -New SRT-8 models (6.1L Hemi & WA580 AS trans, 20x9.0 wheels, Magnum/Charger) -Fleet Safety Convenience Group (300, Magnum/Charger SE) -All Dodge Models get Hood Props, Chrysler models get Gas Props -Cold Weather Group replaced by Engine Block Heater -Optional Comfort/Convenience Group added to 300 Touring(includes: Power Passenger Seat, Heated Seats, Express up/down Windows) So actually quite a few things, the 5-speed auto being added to ALL 3.5L engines being one of the most significant (though it will be a late intro in September). |
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Replying to: beach15 (Mar 04, 2005 11:19 am) Thanks |
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Replying to: beach15 (Mar 04, 2005 11:19 am) great list...thanks. No chance that they are changing the headrests? I found the forward angle on the 300 to be uncomfortable, and the fact that the angle can't be adjusted to be annoying. I would have already bought a 300c if it had adjustable headrest angles (am worried about a stiff neck) and more wood on the dash.
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Replying to: beach15 (Mar 04, 2005 11:19 am) Also, to anyone considering the rear seat video, I saw this option at the auto show and it raises the height of the center console so it is not level with the door armrest. Make sure you try it before you buy! |
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Replying to: andys120 (Oct 20, 2003 5:36 am) Regardless, I have a story of caution that applies to both models as well as any Chrysler. Chryslers may look great, but are all gong and no dinner. I have under 20K miles on my 300M. The car is currently in the shop for the following reasons: * The rack and pinion needs to be replaced * The transmission is leaking * Water mysteriously appears on the carpets when it rains. * The engine runs super rough. * The suspension creaks like an old car. Chrysler find none of these problems surprising. They have called me several times in the past week, to tell me that I allegedly need something else that is not in the warranty. For a car that is having the above problems at under 20K miles, I would hope for a little more love - maybe even some of the alleged non-warranty problems comped - not gouging me for more money. Allegedly, no one can "do anything about it." My warranty dictates that I get a rental while the car in in the shop, which is now over a week. Let's just say I am driving around a car of far lesser value and not happy about it. Chrysler tell me that's the way it's going to be and there's "nothing they can do about it." Do what you will, but I will never buy a Chrysler again. The 300 may look like a poor man's Bentley, but don't be fooled by it's pretty face. |
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Replying to: velostic (Mar 07, 2005 5:26 pm) Chrysler may not be the greatest, especially some of the so-called 5 star dealers, but the 300 series has generally been a winner for them. I've leased two of them (a 1999 and most recently a 2002 300M Special) and have had very few problems. They have been excellent cars and I still like the look of them a little better than the 300C. I test drove the 300C RWD and AWD versions recently and checked them over pretty closely. They bear very little resemblance to the previous 300M versions. From the interior, exterior, and drivetrains, I couldn't see any similarity between the old and new. It seems that maybe your experience has tainted your impression. As bad as it's been, and I can sympathize with what you're going through, it is not typical of 300M's in general nor is it a fair representation of the 300C. Just my 2 cents.
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I like the 300 and am close to ordering a C, so don't take this the wrong way. It's made by a German company and assembled in Canada where a Mexican engine (HEMI) is installed. Talk about outsourcing!
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Replying to: coby03 (Mar 07, 2005 7:49 pm) I agree. My wife and I are both on our second 300M's (my 2000 was leased and my wife's 2001 was totalled). The only major problem in 36,000 to 38,000 miles of driving with the first 2 was a main computer failure on my 2000 which was repaired under warranty. Other minor issues (crack in dash, speaker replacement, etc.) were all repaired under warranty. Both of our 2003 M's have been trouble free. From the postings on Edmund's over the years, it appears the 300 has had more problems as a first year model than the 300M did. However, for everyone that reports a problem, there are probably 50 others that are completely satisfied that we never hear from... |
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