Sucks they stop producing SRT trim for 300. I like the luxury feel of the 300 but at the same time I want the performance that comes with its powerful HEMI engine. I know they still have the less potent HEMI but there's nothing like having a powerful V8 engine. Makes it kind of a sleeper car for people who doesn't even know about the engine behind the hood.
And the new 8 speed was gonna be avaliable with it if they kept on going. Im sure more sales wouldve happened to the 300 with the 392 hemi plus the 8 speed with the edition of the hellcat engine
Great review. I have owned a 2012 for 24K. 22 on the 245 all seasons. Got a 4.7 0 to 60 12.7 112mph. The couple few times I tried was with worn tires. Tires hold it back. I put a 10" rim in back with a 275/40 Conti DR 300 AA A series rubber that feels like it should be in the soft end of a pencil, and brother does this car hook up. Can't wait to take it to the track. A 275 will work in back and front. I run a stock tire size on a 9" rim in front, rims obviously staggered. Grey Viper reproductions. I agree it is a "Jekyll/Hyde" or as Auto week called it "a gorilla in a tuxedo."
He advertises this car well, and let's you know that this one is perfected for anyone who has a criminal mind or relying simply on thuggish ways or on future unlawful intentions. Basically a getaway car.
Well, I have a 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring with over 200k miles on the odometer. I have not experienced any out of the ordinary problems - but I have serviced it according to Chryslers service spec.s The 300 are often bashed for its Fisher Price interior - this may or may not be right - the upside is that even after 6 years of daily use it still looks good and not woen - it's also very easy to clean and you can use strong cleaning products if need be !
The reliability of the chrysler is not actually bad... i have a friend who has a Chrysler 300 and he has for few years and has not had any problems at all. It still works..
The tall hood (and firewall, beltline and deck) is because of the tall control arm suspension. But as you'll see on the new Maserati Ghibli they're switching over to a lower mounted double wishbone set-up for next generation. Challenger will be getting it first for 2015, expect a lower (but still fairly tall) beltline but better handing and less weight (400lbs~ less) in the future on this and the Charger.
I was excited to see this review. White is my favorite color of the SRT8. That was absolutely full of information with a flawless presentation. Thanks, Alex.
Thank u mr alex ur channel is my favourite on youtube for car reviews plus u talk about everything in the car like material quality which many people don't talk about it.
Great review... My wife and I picked a 2012 one up around Christmas (nearly exactly the same) and the first thing we did was go on a 2k-3k mile roadtrip. We were amazed that we never tired of driving or sitting in this car, even hour on end. We were considering a CTS-V or a C63 AMG, but the interior of this car (we have the upgraded leather interior) is just jaw dropping.
One of the last is an appropriate line IMHO. The Chevy SS and ATS-V didn't exist when this video was shot, the Charger is the essentially the same car. The Taurus SHO is a FWD baised AWD car whish isn't a "traditional" American sport sedan. That left (at the time) the CTS-V and the 300/Charger SRT8. I'd call that a small pool. Add in the SS and the very temping ATS-V and you sill have a tiny segment.
I love the 300, but the blackout speck for this car just does not go, it is a large luxury sedan, and the black just looks tacky. The version that is not available in the U.S. is the best looking one in my opinion. I love all the chrome and the way it glistens in the sun, it looks like a big cushy luxury vehicle, but once you put your foot down you can race a gt 500 no problem, that’s what I love about cars like this!
This vehicle is a beast, they are highly reliable Dr, Jekyll and Mr, Hyde in this. This big 4 door can move, top speed 170MPH. It's not you're regular Chrysler 300.
I owned a 2006 5.7 300c an it had 60k on it, water pump went out an I replaced it. also was showing signs of electrical problems with the windows. other than that no problems
I like this guys take on things. Well except for transmission, there's no utility to having more then 5 gears when you have an engine with so much torque and such a wide power band. 8 speeds is just too much shifting. I just bought a 2014 300JV 5.7 AWD and most of what he talks about here is why.
Hi Alex, great reviews! How would you compare the luxury/quiet/ride during normal driving between the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec? It appears clear the Chrysler is the much better performer in every way, but I'm wondering about the daily drivability of these two cars in comparison to each other.
The 300 is very much a daily driver kind of car, if you can get past the fuel economy. The Genesis is tuned more towards the Lexus soft end of the spectrum while the 300C is more Euro-firm.
Alex on Autos Really?! Alex ...I'm impressed..esp after I just read the Lexus 350 was rated as the best sports sedan recently; and with the tail-happy Genesis I automatically assumed it had to be sporty...thnx for representing another perspective.
I like how he reviews the trunk's comfort. Like the audience aim for the 300 is for kidnappers who like to keep their victims comfortable in the trunk.
Really??? Lose points on the trunk space because these hinges impact head room and leg room?? I guess I don't use my car to it's fullest potential. Never thought about trunk space for a person. Where do you work so I'll know "Not" to go there.
a good thing to do to this car if you are having reliability problems with this car in four or five years is to get the motor redone. Hennessey performance puts out a great tune for this car and gives you quite a lot of extra horsepower.
Chrysler never needed 'help' from merjunk to develope a good suspension system. any mopar lover knows this. I had a 06c and trust me the only problems i had with the car is was with the front end suspension. tention struts anyone?
They did,but only 27 that includes 6 core models. They were not released to the public. So 2014 is the last year. www.wkjeeps.com/srt8/2014_Chrysler_300_SRT_Color_01.jpg This is the color break down. I would try for a Cherry Red. If you can black roof and black chrome package. Just a beautiful sleeper car.
They actually did, and still do.... for over seas market Thank goodness I have a 14 srt black edition in the garage. Good luck with finding one. Less than 500 for American market made
@@Welcometofacsistube Like you, I have a fully-optioned black edition 2014 as well. Only 23K miles. As you say, quite a rare car. Around 450 made for the US market and only about 125 black editions made.
I'm buying one of these because they are an absolute bargain on the used market, but fuck me did he just say the interior is better than a Lexus GS? You're on glue buddy.
