I’m only 5’9” and I remember banging my head on the roof really hard when getting into the backseat! I couldn’t believe how cramped this car was! And I was so excited to take it for a test drive! It was a sign from above 🙏
The total interior space is not the problem really it's how much it slopes down too quickly when you open the rear door. Google "camry side view" and "accord side view" vs "200c side view" and look at where the roof slopes compared to the back of the rear door handle. In the 200c it starts to slope down at the front of the rear door handle vs other midsized sedans where it starts to slope down at the back of the rear door handle. That little thing makes a huge difference.
@@majorwow7633 The total interior space is not the problem really it's how much it slopes down too quickly when you open the rear door. Google "camry side view" and "accord side view" vs "200c side view" and look at where the roof slopes compared to the back of the rear door handle. In the 200c it starts to slope down at the front of the rear door handle vs other midsized sedans where it starts to slope down at the back of the rear door handle. That little thing makes a huge difference.
I don't understand why Chrysler/Dodge made their "midsize" vehicles so small. They are more on the compact side. Heck, even their "Full size" cars are more on the mid size side.
I leased a 2015 200C AWD for three years. It had the V6 engine and it performed very well, although the transmission didn't match the refinement of the rest of the car. I got great highway mileage with it on trips and it was comfortable, quiet, and stable at speed. The only issue was that the sunroof stopped working, but it was covered under warranty. After that I bought a BMW M2 and I was a bit surprised that the interior of the BMW felt dated compared to the 200C. Too bad that they decided to stop production so quickly, but there's more money to be made on trucks and SUVs, so it's understandable. The Chrysler team did a great job on this car!
Ive had a 2016 and a 2017, the 2.4 and a 3.6 and they were both fantastic! No real issues aside from general maintenance. With the amount of features you get standard its a great deal honestly.
Hey, I actually still like this car. A big problem with it was it's platform it shared with Alfa Romeo in which it was too narrow and had too short of a wheelbase. Good for Europe not so good for the US. Also its sloping rear design intruded ingress and exit of back seat passengers. Even so I would still own one even now, it was and still is a very attractive car.
You makes me think about Trump’s question about why no one buys American cars. The American cars are too big for other parts of the world. If American stop driving very long distance on the interstate and start buying smaller cars, we might buy American cars someday.
@@cwfqayin It really has more to do with not adapting and making good cars. Toyota for example. Japan is home of the kei car super small yet they can make cars appealing to everyone across the globe. They are now the biggest automaker and most popular in USA while also being very high in Europe overall sales. Even if you make a car deisgned for a market it might still not do well. The Nissan Titan as really poor sells compared to its rivals despite being what Americans want. Big trucks. It's really hard to make a good car that the entire world loves. Honda makes great cars and many of their models are in the top 10 for the entire world yet they really really struggle in Europe.
@@cwfqayin Ford and GM both made small tiny cars for Europe and elsewhere in the world and still do. Yet they really couldn't sell them. Now GM has pulled out of Europe and despite making a attractive compact and sub compact car deisgned for Europe. The Ford Fiesta and Focus are struggling quite a lot.
This car is much nicer and option-packed than I had imagined. One thing I notice and maybe this is just me but ... Why don't people run a quick vacuum and micro fiber cloth over the dash before they let their cars get filmed ?
I’m 6’1” and had one of these (200S AWD) as a rental in 2016 for a roadtrip from Kansas City to Phoenix and back. The headroom issue wasn’t bad. Btw, this car doesn’t just live on as the Pacifica. The Jeep Cherokee KL also has a ton in common with the 200, but was given a smaller displacement Pentastar (3.2) in place of the 3.6, with less horsepower and torque.
I had a 2015 200 S. I really liked that car. Fairly well optioned. True, Chrysler doomed the car from the start. My biggest issue wasn’t with the car. It was with the dealership service department. They lied to me, overcharged me, tore things up on the car,etc. They made it so I NEVER want another FCA anything ever again.
Not sure what some of these comments are talking about saying this car is unreliable, I've put 60,000 miles on my 200C 3.6L in 5 years and haven't had a *SINGLE* problem. The subwoofer makes the rear shelf rattle but that's literally it. You wouldn't know my car isn't brand new inside and out unless you're familiar with the 200.
Hi, i have a 2016 200c that have 285.000 km and it is the best car i ever had. The engine is great and i am still doing 7litres/100km that is almost 32 mpg ! Too bad FCA has stopped production
I currently own one of these (2015 Chrysler 200S), bought it last year for 11.5K at 65K miles and it's definitely been a love-hate relationship with this car. Put about 12K miles on it, about $1500 in repairs. I've also added onto it quite a bit (cold air intake, remote start, tinted windows, speakers, new tires/rims). It's a fun car to drive on the daily, and I'm looking forward to see how long it will last me. Just make sure you do your research before buying one, take care of it like you're supposed to, and I honestly don't see why it couldn't last you at least 150K miles, if not more.
Same car here but I'm at 160k. About $1,200 in repairs over the last 6 years and things are still going strong. Interior, electronics and paint have held up as well
Just to add, shortly after I posted this the entire AC system blew up on me and had to pay $2200 to get it all fixed before winter hit (can't use defrost without AC compressor). Decided to trade it in for a Mazda 6 shortly after. Miss the power this car had but not the problems.
Got a 2016 200S AWD in 2018 with less than 2k miles for $18k which was exactly half of the sticker price. No issues at all and run like a champ 4 years later. Just don't listen or be brainwashed by CR like more than 50% of the people in this country 😂😂😂
Bought my 200C new in 2015.The dealer ordered the car with all available options minus the AWD. At the time of purchase Chrysler was offering Employee Pricing and they also accepted my supplier discount which added up to a substantial savings for me. Best car I have ever owned and has served me well. A couple of under warranty issues...Rear Struts and Sunroof Shade not closing. As an auto enthusiest I still love driving this car and cant seem to get bored of it. The colour is Pearl White Tri-Coat and when cleaned up and waxed still looks like i just picked it up. The engineering and Manufacturing of this vehicle was over the top and if you look closely, FCA took many design Cues from the Maserati Ghibli. You tube also has a great video on the Manufacturing process at Sterling Heights. Pay close attention to the way the roof was designed. All in all.... a great car, fun to drive. I agree with all who said they should of kept it going. To answer your question if the the 300 is still in production....yes it is! Brampton Assembly Plant In Ontario has had these cars rolling of the line since the end of 2004. I understand that 2024 will be their last production year. The Brampton Assembly Plant has had huge success in Manufacturing the Intriped from 1992 to 2004 followed by the 300/Charger/Challenger/RT's/Hellcats/Demons which all share the same platform. Happy Trails!
In 2015 I swapped my troubled LEMON 2013 Dodge Charger R/T AWD for a new 2015 Chrysler 200C AWD (no money spent). It's the best car I have ever owned, and I have owned at least 15 cars, everything from a Pinto wagon to a Mercedes S class. The 200C looks good, has more than adequate power, thus far has been totally trouble-free (a recent transmission problem at 65,000 miles not withstanding) and averages over 27 mpg (32 on long trips). We'll soon see whether that transmission glitch changes my mind, but thus far I really like my 200C.
Got one for a month while waiting for my Acura TL airbag replacement. I actually liked it a lot. Don't know about reliability but overall it was great.
Imagine if they made an SRT trim level. I think it would of helped Chrysler. They did really good at branding SRT, so add that to the dart, some nice body work and boom, they would of had a big seller on their hands. Imo
I love the 200s, especially the S models in AWD. It had a very low drag coefficient of .27 Yes the weird vvt on the 2.4 had issues, and the zf 9hp has issues, but if you change your fluid and oil(for the 2.4) on time it works perfectly fine.
I had a 2015 200 S V6 with every option for the trim, other than AWD. I had it for 5 years and put 104,000 miles on it before trading it. It was the best car I’ve had, and I regret trading it for something just to get a newer car.
I had a 2016 S with AWD. Sold it last year because of what they were paying for used cars. I never had any issues and really miss it. A fun daily driver that was comfortable,good looking and was quick and the awd was great in the snow.
I love my 200 C AWD I bought it new as a birthday gift to myself she now has 70k and she has never had a major issue just solid smooth and quiet ride. Just general maintenance and synthetic oil changes.
As an owner of a 2015 S trim with most of the options except for the v6 and some of the advanced safety stuff, it's refreshing to see a review where this car gets a fair shake instead of being waved off as an "unreliable chrysler" and nothing more. I bought mine new, and while I've heard about issues with the 9-speed, I've never had any, and from what I understand, what issues were there were largely dealt with through software updates. The only issue I've really had with the car has been a thermostat, which was covered under warranty. A few of my friends and relatives have certainly bopped their head climbing into the backseat, but eh.. they lived :) Meanwhile, it's pretty much unheard of to have features like ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel in a sub-$30,000 car. Definitely feel that it was an attractive and comfortable car, and a great value for the money. I plan to keep mine for at least several more years.
I have a V6 with 163K miles on it, and I love it. although it has not been trouble-free. It's really fun to drive. 295 HP, more than a base charger. I'm 6'4", and I'm comfortable in the front seat. I don't know enough about the economics to have an opinion, but I do think it's sad that it was discontinued so quickly, and that the Big 3 are no longer interested in cars.
This cars story is sad... They were actually pretty peppy and fairly nice inside and out. If I could get a 9 speed low mileage S for a deal, I wouldn't be opposed.
What’s even more sadder is that the CEO that said that they’re letting the 200 run its course, Sergio Marchionne passed away a year after its dicontinuation.
Honestly I would have gotten a Chrysler 200 if they still made them. I instead got it’s chassis-mate, the Cherokee. I did option it with the 2.0T. I have put 35k miles on it (it’s a 2021), and no issues so far I absolutely love it. I think it has such a timeless design. To my knowledge FCA said the Dart and 200 just weren’t profitable models, but the Cherokee was definitely the more popular model between the chassis-mates. I will say if the Dart got the 2.0T it would be killer.
I own 2 2015 200C V6 AWD'S both silver one with black leather and the other with cream leather, purchased in 2018, they both were for sale at my local Chrysler dealer as lease returns, one with 20K miles the other with 30K miles, I made a deal for $30K for both cars, and also purchased the lifetime bumper to bumper warranty, the best purchase I've done, both 9speed transmissions were replaced for the latest upgraded ones, and NO problems at all after the new transmissions installed, Im sure FCA cancelled this cars because they were losing a ton of money, these are front wheel Alfa Romeos brother of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, many suspension parts have the Alfa logo...I LOVE MY 200'S
I still have two “The all new Chrysler 200” tshirts I use as pajama shirts. Apparently the 200 had notorious transmission issues and that’s what partially killed it as well. Now they’re all on buy here pay here lots. RIP a genuinely good car.
I have this car. It has served me very well. I think this is the only trim worth getting. I hear the other engines have a lot of problems and are just not as premium in general. They get a lot of flak but all I know is that the 2015 C does it’s job and damn well at that.
I have a 200-C from 2015. I have told everyone I know that it has been my favorite car I've ever had. (I've had 9 cars in my life) I have put almost 90,000 miles on mine, and it's been the most reliable, and comfortable car I've ever had. I'm 6'1", and yes, the headroom in the back is shallow, but the knee room is still good, and as a daily driver, I fit perfectly in the drivers seat. I'm very sad to see this car was discontinued from the get-go. I plan to keep mine until the wheels fall off. Annual maintenance costs are only a few hundred dollars. Oil changes, and the occasional set of tires. No electronic or mechanical issues to date.
And let’s not forget, this is REAL WOOD trim. It’s exposed edge , AND only like a rolls Royce, is a structural element. Meaning it holds the IP, and touch screen / gauge cluster in place. The wood on the door holds the handles in place. Other cars just have a sliver of wood placed on the dash or door panel. Not used for structure like a rolls Royce. AWD in sport mode sends 60% of torque to the rear wheels , and the chassis has higher strength steels than new cars in this segment. Websites that have the steel ratings on the chassis on a lot of cars in the segment prove that. This is a heavy , solid, sturdy beautiful car that LOOKS brand new! Has all the features of new cars and most importantly the INTERIOR looks new. Angled climate controls, rotary shift knob, and below the knee storage is coming very common in NEW Cars. This , like alot of Chryslers in the past was innovative and head of its time. Period. I love BOTH my 200’s and it’s a reason I know ALOT of people that have own multiple of these cars. Well done chrysler.
Agree on the genuine wood trim, I remember being impressed by that when these first debuted for 2015. Definitely rare for the segment even today, and the interior/exterior design as a whole has aged very well overall.
As someone who founded a entire group to this cars performance & customization I heard some mistakes & stuff you didn’t mention. The 2nd generation was supposed to come turbocharged & have supercharger options, they decided not to because this car would be much faster than scat challengers, meaning a car for a fraction the cost wouldve been faster than everything FCA but a Hellcat. This also probably would’ve killed the 300 faster & would’ve been the main 3.6 performance platform. Another thing this car seems to be making a comeback, Stellantis has referred to the 200 as a zombie car as the sales has started back up somehow out of no where. The customization & performance for these cars has come to the point where tuned NA 3.6 200 gap the shit out of R/Ts.
I actually always thought this was a good looking car, much better looking than the Dart. Really like the styling of the back profile, very sweeping and smooth. Yep I thought thy shot themselves getting rid f their only small cars! I think they knew they weren't going to keep them when they introduced them. Think they really wanted to force small Fiat cars on America!
After experiencing how difficult it was to get in and out the back seat of the 200 without knocking your head, even the FCA CEO shit on the car and claimed it was doomed! He was pissed at the stylists! Then he begged people not to but the Fiat 500e cause it was an embarrassment! Lol! RIP Sergio.
I had a 200c as a rental car while my car was in the shop. Driving down the highway on my way to work and the transmission completely blew up. Tragic car
It is far better than the predecessor model and don't forget the fantastic gas mileage with that 9 speed automatic. a 295hp engine getting 32 epa if I remember correctly. My 2013 often gets 31.5 with mostly highway driving. Also, 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds with the non AWD 3.6 models.
I had a 2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum. It had so many problems I dumped it 4 years later for a Toyota. I couldnt risk keeping it past the warranty or it would have bankrupted me. All the dealers I dealt with were awful too.
The 300 is probably one of the most reliable vehicles on the road. Especially the 2012+ with the 3.6 Pentastar, one of the best motors to be paired with the 8 speed ZF.
@@Bizzair1990 Well I owned one for 4 years and it wasnt very reliable. It should have been considering how long they have been building it but Chrysler has always been below average reliability.
I absolutely loved this car when it first hit the market, fully loaded it was the best looking sedan in it's class. I always thought though it was used as a test mule because it came with so many problems, mainly that transmission.
That's been a Chrysler problem since the launch of the K-Car and Minivans, those automatic transmissions. They introduce a new one and it shift smoothly and quietly but that's because the interior parts have a lot of "give" to them in order to deliver that nice test drive experience. With the gearing mechanism providing that much "give" they don't last long.
Bought this car with about 103k on it, drove it until about 105.5k and heard a ticking, followed by metal shavings in the oil filter, traded it in after being recommended a new engine by multiple dealerships with a $7k-$10k for that 3.6 replacement. Unfortunate, I did enjoy the car, but it obviously wasn't taken care of and it screwed me pretty bad. Also, it had random CELs for the cat, but you drive 40miles and it went away, just to return 200ish miles later. Transmission shifted really hard too, was no dip stick so I couldn't check the fluid but most likely it was never touched. And the driver's heated seat never worked so I couldn't even experience that luxury. The air wouldn't blow out hot unless you had it on max heat which was maybe 83°, but if it was set to 82° it would feel like normal outside air. Whenever you changed the positioning of the air there would be a loudish sound of whichever actuator was moving. It would creep above the halfway mark with coolant temp but never overheated. And the windows had issues Whenever there was minimal ice on them, they wouldn't go down unless you carved away at the ice for 10 minutes and drove for another 10. Seats were very comfortable, was pretty fast for a car of that weight (roughly 4600lb curb weight if I remember right), and the style outside and inside were pretty good, especially for the year. Probably stay away from that car unless you're a big chrysler guy and know the history or if the miles are low and you can take precaution with performing normal maintenance before it gets too far gone. Also the visibility wasn't so good.
Well at least you were logical and realized you bought a 100k mile used car with a questionable maintenance history. I read too many comments from people judging the reliability of an automotive brand itself when they buy a used high-ish mileage car after who knows how many previous owners. Sometimes you get one that was maintained by the book, but with higher mileage you often you get one that was simply driven hard, beat up by kids, and just neglected. And the 2015 Chrysler 200 weighed about 3,500 lbs depending on powertrain/options configuration.
@@Stressless2023 Yea, any vehicle can be good if it is maintained. I took a risk and unfortunately it didn't play put well. I don't hate chrysler after the experience and would buy another one if I knew the history/new, and the 3.6 pentastar is a great engine, for it to go so early shows how hard it had to have been beat on. And youre correct, 3500-3800lbs, doubled checked.
I have had my 15 200C awd from brand new. I have only had the oil cooler crack like everyone. Other than that it is the very best car I have ever owned
Everyone shits on this car…: this was my first car …. I bought it in 2019 used with 52k miles , now it’s 2023 I’ve had it for four years and besides regular maintenance and minor breakdowns. The car has been good to me if you treat it well and I will treat you right and oh btw ( a fucking 120 bmw will break down over time lol
This is actually a car that I would’ve loved to be able to buy in Europe. Might even would’ve bought one. I think it still looks pretty good. The „S“ Models looked even better in my opinion.
I feel like Dodge and Chrysler would be ahead of Chevy if they actually were willing, and had the money to make completely new cars that aren’t all based of off at least 10 year old platforms. Especially with Chrysler given the state of Buick currently. However, it should be no surprise that Chrysler has been mismanaged and is struggling again. That seems to happen to them at least once every 10-15 years.
Chrysler made a giant mistake in cancelling this car. Had it been adequately marketed it, FCA could've allowed it to run a full model cycle, ending production in 2020, replacing it an entry level hybrid crossover of some sort. Instead, FCA chose not to capitalize on what this car could've become. Their CEO at the time had seemingly gone crazy, restructuring what had worked for the brand for several years, making hasty decisions. Now, not only is an iconic brand seemingly going the way of Plymouth, very soon, many longstanding nameplates have disappeared and reducing the footprint and market share they once held in North America.
I have a 2015 200S AWD that I bought new. Got the Mopar ground effects, K&N intake with torque tube, larger lower intake manifold, upgraded coil packs, ported throttle body, and some other body mods and it's no slouch. Puts luxury sedans that cost $15k more to shame. Only issues with the 3.6 are leaky oil filter housings and ticking, both which are fairly easy to repair if you know how to turn a ratchet. A lot of people can't believe it's 8 years old.
The previous 200 was on the modified Mitsubishi platform. Terrible Daimler era car (2007-2010) smoothly and handsomely updated to the 200 from my perspective. The Gen II 200 naturally was the modified Alfa-Romeo platform and is more advanced and Chrysler Group seemed to be freed of the nasty dictations of style and quality like Ma Mopar experienced under Daimler's thumb.
Most definitely. Especially because no matter how hard they try to deny it or rewrite history on the first gen, it was a rebadged Sebring. The last gen of the Sebring shared some appearance similarities to the Crossfire from the front but other than that it was underpowered and nothing special. A car dealer tried selling my mom a 2011 "200" and I told the guy no because she was not paying that much for a Sebring. She ended up getting a loaded out Dodge Charger instead. I was bummed this version of the 200 was short lived. It was a very good looking car for sure. The 300 is nice but it's showing its age and it's disappointing they just want to let it die instead of revamping the interior and exterior.
The technology on this car was way ahead of its time - start/stop automatic cruise control, an entire roof of openable glass, and of course, best in class infotainment (remember, this was 2015!). Self-park, and lane keeping were also ahead of its time, too. Great steering and brakes, good mileage (on the 2.4 tiger shark) and also a great ride. The content on the top line 200 put this car in Lincoln- territory above Camry and Accord. Plus the Easter Egg of the Chrysler made in Detroit logo embossed on the lower console. Interior looks best in ivory and brown, not the all black as in this video. Chrysler always had great designs on their vehicles and this one shines. Shame that it was cancelled so quick after sales started but it’s a victim of the SUV craze and Chrysler was the first to announce the cancellation of passenger vehicles.
Lmao my 2005 Lexus has Radar Cruise control, heated and cooled seats, 11 speaker system and soft self closing doors and the list goes on. (Since 2001 they had that). These American cars are garbage that's why they retains no value and they're always going bankrupt.
i own a 2015 200 Limited V6 and it has been a very good car i bought it in june 2018 with 37K km and it now has 151K KM it has been low maintenance,i have replace the battery,brakes all around the right front lower control arm, rear sway bar link and the oil cooler was replace under warrranty one key fob was also replace under warranty thas it, the car has been solid , good power and great on gas i will need to replace the spark plug soon, the car has no rust, and everything works 100% can't complaint
Among many angry robot styled cars of this era, the 200 has more swooping lines that give it a much more pleasant appearance. I liken the front grill to the mouth shape of the 90's ninja turtles. Got one of these in the family with the 2.4 and it's about to hit 90k miles without serious problems. Fuel economy is about 36 mpg combined which is great for a car this size. It does upshift harsh into fifth gear once in a while but it seems more of a computer related problem than a mechanical one. It only does it if you are around mid throttle going into fifth. If you are gentle or flat out it never shifts harsh. I would expect it to last 150k+ miles. You hit the nail on the head, that with the right price these cars are a good buy.
The dealer may have a software update for the trans if you decide to take it in and ask, I remember the 4cyl models having more shift flare issues than V6 models for some reason... I'd get a fluid/filter change while it's there too just for precaution, probably due for one anyway at 90k.
The Dodge Dart was not in the same class or size as the 200. If it had a Dodge cousin the cousin would have been the Avenger not the smaller Dart. These were absolute mechanical garbage which is why Chrysler Fiat opted to just discontinue rather than redesign. Literally one of the most unreliable Transmissions in recent history. It's poor reputation with seriously reflected in its horrendous resale value. It's unfortunate because I think it was a very handsome design that looked far more upscale than it really was. Garbage garbage garbage
He meant platform mate. The 200 was just a slightly larger version of the Dart on the same chassis. The Avenger rode on an old Chrysler platform that hadn't much changed since the 90's Dodge Stratus.
@@Stressless2023 the Avenger was completely different than the Stratus. That was a cheapo Daimler heap. The Stratus and other Cloud Cars had double wishbone suspension on all four corners and the interiors didn’t have Igloo Cooler looking plastics (courtesy of Daimler). The Avenger used MacPherson struts up front and multi-link suspension in the rear.
All of the vehicles equipped with the 9 speed ZF had reliability issues when they were initially released, yes even Honda/Acura. Now it seems that they have worked the kinks out on them.
@@jeremystout412 You're right I thought the Avenger and Stratus shared the same chassis. They were both crude crappy cars overall though lol yeah the Avenger used cheaper interior materials but neither were mechanically exceptional in any real way, although Avengers do seem fairly reliable from what I've seen unless equipped with the 2.7L.
@@Stressless2023 they’re nothing exceptional by any means lol. I have a ‘97 Stratus as my “hooptie,” and it has surprisingly done well. Thankfully the previous owners (bought it from some granny) maintained it well. It has the 2.4L EDZ. As of now it sits at 163k miles so not many at all. I know the 2.4L “World Engines” in the Avengers was some Chrysler/Mitsu/Hyundai love affair but overall they seemed okay. I still prefer the EDZ just because of the cast iron block. As long as you change the timing belt on the EDZ you’re good to go. Really I think the only area the Stratus and other JA cars shined in is the suspension, and it pretty much ended there aside from the passenger volume. At the time cab-forward was the hype and it fell off the face of the Earth after that. You’re right though, they never really excelled in that segment with anything it seems. Good talking to you, though.
I was a rental agent for National/Alamo Car Rental. The 200’s were a SCAR which means Standard Size. Sometimes Avis would push them as Premium Cars lol just like the Buick Verano.
In my opinion, the car looks great. All FCA had to do was spend a little more time with it & they would have nailed it perfectly. The design was perfect. The biggest mistake was dropping the Convertible Version altogether. That was a huge mistake. They’re trying to phase out Chrysler & Dodge. They’re sticking us with SUV’s, Pickup’s & Jeep’s. Van’s are on the way out too. They’re redesigning the Charger which looks ugly as sin. If they take time to redesign the 300 & make it a Convertible like they once were. The sales would’ve had been through the roof. I owned the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Steal Top Convertible top of the line. It was fantastic but, lousy in the snow. The 2004 was better in the snow. Taking away the star of the car was a huge mistake. You could’ve still had the Sedan with a moonroof & the steel top & cloth top. Those were the staples of Chrysler. You could have offered the steel top with the optional moonroof. You could’ve have done it inexpensively too. Chrysler is known for luxury but not at an expensive price. I loved Chrysler for that very reason. I was hoping Chrysler would come out with the next best luxury sports car! I remember one of my coworkers having a Chrysler Imperial. Her seat’s looked like velvet couch cushions. I seriously thought the 200 & 300 were seriously heading down the right path. I heard the 300’s redesign was to be simply amazing. It’s sad how the car industry has pushed us into the SUV & pickup market. The color choices are like a funeral procession. It’s extremely sad.
He bought it well used after who knows how many previous owners at 6 years old. Can't blame the "quality" of the car if you have issues under those circumstances. Not to mention the issues mentioned were minor, sunroof leaks could simply be caused by clogged drains from leaves.
Such a handsome vehicle along with its sibling Dodge Dart..but I feel like I never even see used ones around anymore and I suspect there’s a good reason for that. The last one I encountered asked me for a jump…and it still wouldn’t start.
i'm not necessarily a Chrysler fan but this was a very nicely designed car. I would joke (to myself) that Chrysler definitely benefited from the new Italian design staff. Also the 300 is waiting on the call from the Governor but the Governor is on always away on vacation. lol
Is it that because they made as much profit as GM and Ford combined for the first half of 2022? You're completely clueless, just go buy your vehicles based on CR recommendations like all the other brainwashed people around you 😂😂😂
2016 Crysler 200 2.4l lx got brand new. I've put 152,000 miles on it only synthetic oil changes. The screen started acting up will it goes blank sometimes. Thermostat went out 3 years ago then hose cracked last year. Did my own tune up changed air filters and cabin filter. New batter brakes regular maintenance. No major issues but now I'm starting to get a jerk when shifting. But can't complain.
The Chrysler/Dodge brands are struggling as they haven't come out with any new or redesigned models in years and I don't know what Stalantis will do with them
Recently came out with the jeep wagoneer and grand wagoneer. And the jeep 4xe The company seems to be focused on trucks suvs and the full size charger/Challenger
@@Dankcatvacs Those are what pay the bills. They don't have much money so it makes sense to invest what they have in the most profitable models. Jeep and Ram print money whereas the Chrysler 300 is pretty much a rental car special at this point. The Pacifica is decent but the only thing really keeping the Charger and Challenger alive is V8 go brrrr.
@@bwofficial1776 The Charger/Challenger are actually very impressive when you consider that they still sell massive amounts of them RETAIL as old as they are... I can't recall any other vehicle that lasted nearly 20 years on the market with minimal changes that didn't sell 90% fleet/commercial, like Crown Vics and Town Cars for instance.
It took Away sales from the Charger and 300. Their prices were just too close. It was never really needed in the lineup. Most sales went to rental companies.
Is it worth buying one right now? Heard the ticking sound problem for the penta star engine, and probably need to service the transmission. Are those problem prevalent?
It’s a nice interior. As someone with a current gen Jeep Wrangler, I can instantly identify all the parts bin items FCA / Stellantis still used from that generation. The door handles, entire steering wheel, window switches, light switches are all identical. Sure, the Chrysler 200 was itself a commercial failure, but the level of refinement in the interior is something FCA still carries over to this day. Only within the current generation has Ford/GM caught up. Now, if only they could do something about the reliability. My VW was more reliable, and that one was rust bucket.
There's nothing wrong with components sharing like that. They (Ma Mopar) and others have always done this. So many people try to present it as a negative, which is misguided.
Not a Chrysler fan but these have always piqued my interest. Especially the AWD models. It’s a handsome car inside and out, thoughtful storage spaces and the instrument cluster is fantastic for 2015. Both the screen and physical dials are beautiful. 295hp is all you need in a midsize sedan. It’s a shame Chrysler didn’t sell more of them. I have to point out the 200 and Dart do not share a platform. The dart is a compact and the 200, at almost 10 inches longer/2 inch longer wheelbase/2 inches wider, is a midsize. The fiat platform shares a name but this has the longer and wider version… similar to GMs new EV platform that all EVs will you use in varying lengths.
I have a fully loaded 2015 200C, including the AWD. It handles and feels so damn nicely. The car gets a bad rep because the lower trim options are a little shoddy but the 3.6 AWD is just great man. Makes me sad to see all the hate it gets but I just have to get over the fact and accept that mine is better than 99% of other 200s lol.
Great car except for the ingress/egress in the rear. I didn’t understand the hate until my pants split when I was getting in one as an Uber. It’s basically impossible to get in. Sergio hyped the car, then said it failed as it was worse than the Sonata getting in the back and trash talked the engineers. 😂
Really liked the review have been looking to get a car within the next few months and this one checks off all my wishlist boxes I’ve obviously been doing my research and the biggest issue people talk about is the 9speed as a potential buyer what would I need a mechanic to look at to make sure my car is reliable and safe ? And would you say this car is on the same level as a ford fusion limited?
I have a salvage title 2015 200 limited and let me tell you she’s a good daily beater the transmission likes to shift a little rough and jump on the lower gears but the thing takes the beating
That's just the way the 9 speed is, I've had mine replaced multiple times and it's just the way it works. Esp the 4-5 shift which uses dog clutches so it can be rough sometimes
Lol... I have a 2015 with the 4 cylinder. Over 180,000 miles and still kicking but I can tell she's one foot in the grave. It lasted way longer than I thought it would only basic maintenance.
Chrysler has made some really cool models through the years, but they just have not figured out how to build quality and longivity. Chrysler should learn from Toyota and follow their example on how to design and manufacture automobiles. They have had a few average vehicles and some slightly above average, but they were few. Personally I have had better luck with Chrysler than Ford though. I only buy Toyota, Honda, or Mazda now. I used to be a loyal GM and Ford buyer with a few Chryslers a long the way, but sometime after about 2005 GM quality and longivity died and Ford and Chrysler pretty much went to crap as well. It would be nice to see a domestic company embrace the Toyota way of thinking and change the way they build cars and trucks. We had a 1998 Dodge Stratus back in the day and we really did like that car it was nice inside and drove great. It was just not reliable and started having expensive and serious engine problems. Loved my 1997 Ram 1500 SLT still my favorite Truck. My Aunt had a Dodge Dynasty that was reliable and good to drive and a 1985 D150 series with a slant 6 that was awesome. I still miss my 1997 Ram 1500 it was a good truck.
That one is missing the premium package, which includes HID headlights and most importantly the 2 tone white leather interior with the white leather steering wheel.
I worked at a competitor when this came out - was really looking forward to the 200 (and the Dart) because on paper they seemed to be groundbreaking. When I got my hands on one it was THE most terrible piece of junk I had ever driven…literally a completely misconstructed car! Huge on the outside, cramped inside, horrible 9spd (it NEVER shifts into 8th or 9th gear so why bother???), cheapest build quality. I wanted to love this car to throw it into our engineering’s face - but it was an utter disappointment that I hid from them.
Owner of a 2015 200C AWD fully loaded. Here are the issues I've had: Speakers replaced multiple times for rattling Trans replaced at 60k Water pump, radiator, hoses, etc 1 replaced for coolant leak, still leaks to this day Oil cooler cracked and leaking, replaced 3 times so far at 90k AWD system slipping & replaced at 70k Cylinder heads replaced at 85k due to misfire on cyl 3 Radio head unit replaced at 50k due to cellular radio failure Forward collision warning errors whenever it's hot outside Oh, and the white leather steering wheel does not wear well so it looks terrible now 😞 I know there's a lot more I'm forgetting.. Love the car but HAPPY it had a warranty
This car is super unreliable I won't recommend this for my worst enemy. Secondly the crash ratings this car was poorly designed very cheaply made it's literally a death trap. I don't care if you got a hell of a deal on this car run.
