2023 Chrysler 300C Review // V8 'Luxury' For Under $60,000 

This is undoubtedly one of the best V8 saloons of 2013

I've always liked the 300C. I know it's not perfect, but it does fill a niche. A big American sedan with a brutal V8 and RWD.

These guys do not fail to make a great video, especially the intros.

I still think there's something to be said for understated, stodgy-looking fun-sedans like the IS500 and now the 300C. Honestly, the world needs more sleeper cars.

As a 300 owner but 10 years older than this one, ive had it for nearly 4 years and it is reliable and quite quick and is just perfect for me and my personality. I do not regret my purchase.

I can’t believe I just watched a video on a Chrysler 300. But you guys didn’t disappoint.

Well done guys! Walter White is proud of you!

0:01 James' cheekily parked Toyota Century looks gorgeous even all the way back, I'm sure those weathertec mats would fit perfectly in it

300c look so much better then a Charger.

i got lucky 2 weeks ago! i was at the dealership and a white 300c was on the lot as a used car with only 4k miles on it! the original owner's financing fell thru and the car was repossessed and could only be sold as used. fully loaded and no dealer add on's or mark ups. $55k out the door! original tag was $61k. well i got it!!!!!!!!!!!!! one of 2000 here in the USA! #AMERICANMUSCLE

Gonna miss these 300/Charger/Challengers. I owned a 2012 Charger SRT for ten years until trading it in on an M550ix. The BMW is generally a better car, but the Charger wasn't far behind it. It's not surprising how well those vehicles sold. And yes, it is "nearly luxury". Mine had ventilated seats, rain sensing wipers, heated steering, adaptive cruise, adjustable suspension, heated and chilled cup holders, and many more toys that you couldn't find on luxury cars back in 2012, and all for $50k, along with 470hp, 470 ft. lb., and a 4.4 0-60.

I bought the first gen 300C for my Dad, way back in 2007. Glad to know it's exactly the same, for when my daughter needs to hook her old man up.

They use the last gen of these as highway patrol cars in NSW Australia, unless you have something proper quick you are not getting away. Sound great when they send it too, somtime it seems like the cops just pull people over so they have an excuse to launch one of these

We are going to miss cars like this, truly.

I bought a new '06 SRT8 Charger, best looking one at the time IMO, and with it's 6.1L it was PLENTY fast. I can't imagine having the 6.4 in that car with this power - it's INSANE how far cars have come in the past decade with power numbers. This car is a steal of a deal at this price for what you get!

Ever since the 300 was reborn in 2005 back when I was a teen, it's been one of my most favorite (affordable-ish-when-used) cars, especially after the C and eventually the SRT8.

This is the last thing I expected to see on Throttle House lol but its clearly why you guys are my favorite 😂😂. The 300C has always been an interesting car to me. It's come a long way from looking like a Kirkland Signature Phantom

I remember driving a Chrysler 300C back in 08, and that thing was hyperactive. You barely press a toe on the accelerator, and it's trying to fly somewhere.

I don't care what anyone says, the 300C is a great car! My parents bought a 2006 300C with the 5.7 hemi in brilliant black paint. We felt rockstars in that car!

The 300c is sexy as hell. Sad it didn't get a makeover for a new year before stopping them. Also they should have definitely did a run of 300 hellcats

Due to the extreme markups on scatpacks and hellcats today, the 300c actually makes sense now…

Do they realize that a Charger Scat Pack Widebody with no options but the Plus Package is $60,905? I’m actually impressed they were able to get this so low.

I just had a 300 from avis when the rental Nissan altima died, a hell of an upgrade. It was just the v6, 2k miles new, but it had an alpine stereo, 20in wheels, sunroof, leather, and got 30mpg at 80mpg through 130 degree heat with 3 people, 2 dogs, and luggage. It handled surprisingly well, was very comfortable, and had plenty of punch. I was super surprised at how much I liked it. It's just big, bombastic, crass, and simultaneously a sleeper but flashy in weird ways. Kind of hilarious. I totally dig it,and would love to drive the hemi version.

I was lucky enough to get the 300 SRT here in Dubai after they stopped selling them in USA and Canada, till this day it has a commanding presence and sounds amazing, and actually because it is rare to find one -as they didn't sell much for some reason-, its value is increasing since Chrysler stopped making them.

The 300 was always better than the charger n challenger on the interior! More bang 4 your buck. I had all 3.

I have had my '23 300C for a little over a month now. Love the car, just like you said. Big V8, powerful, big comfy sedan. Love it. Yes, you can get a Charger Scat Pack for a few grand less than a 300C. That's the cheapest way into the 6.4L V8. But that doesn't get you the adaptive suspension, active exhaust, etc. To equip the Scat Pack as close as you can to the 300C, the Charger Scat Pack comes in at $63K... much higher than the 300C. Plus, you can't get the Scat Pack with the full Laguna leather (gotta step up to a Hellcat for that) or the panoramic sunroof (unavailable on the Chargers).

Everyone hates on this car but the day is coming when all you'll be able to buy is a hybrid 1.5L, FWD, CVT driven soymbile. Wait, that day isn't coming, it's already here.

Love the Toyota Century in the background of the intro. Nice touch James!

The center console clock hearkens back to the original 1960’s 300. You guys are Top Gear’s true successor!

Definition of “sweet ride.” It’s kinda gangster, reminds me of a 90’s SS Impala.

Crazy how long this body design been around

there is no way they still produce this car, this is crazy

Yes, definitely an aging platform, but if you think about the buyer they are targeting, it's just fancy enough to feel like an upgrade. also, I'm glad the v8 is still around.

I'm glad they kept the car relatively unchanged with upgrades here and there. The reliability is there, it had the Mercedes inspired chassis and actual Mercedes suspension. It is Daimler's "Monster". I just bought a low mileage 2020 300S , w/Red S package, and hope to be driving it for reliable years and years to come. Other than having a stiff ride, for a "luxury" car, I am happy with it.

They are like the Holden and Falcon (Ford) V8's that were made and sold in Australia until all the manufacturers left after customers decided they mainly wanted SUV's for their utility. Everything is imported now from all over the world. The Police here use the 300C imported of course.

Straight from an actually hilarious intro to a burnout 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done

European here. Even though it’s old, I really like the looks. It’s refreshing not to see enormous screens and touch buttons.

I had absolutely no idea they still made the 300. Lol

Thank you! I thought I was the only one that loves Mazda's beautiful metallic red! Seems like that color does not get the love it deserves! When the sun hits that one it is just special! Would be amazing on a Mustang GT.

Spectacular vehicle and value. I have owned 3. Loved them all. The exterior and interior were redesigned in 2011, not 2005 just FYI.Try finding one of these under 60k now... it's virtually impossible. 15:45

Yeah, this car isn't a good value new in this configuration, but you can pick up a 5 speed auto/5.7 Hemi car for $10k or less these days, and it's a cam and converter away from being a 12 second, comfortable cruiser that has that old school, American Muscle feel. I've always felt that 12/13 second daily drivers are a good spot to be in and still be able to have fun without getting too carried away with speed to feel like you're "using it", how James mentioned.

Just wanted to add that it has the panoramic sun roof that does not come on any charger 😊

Thank you Weather Tech for supporting these awesome guys! ❤

"I want a wide body charger scat pack, its cheaper" (11:34) Well, funny story, so did I. Ordered a 2023 SPWB and specced it out to have most of the bells and whistles I wanted and it came out to 63k. Fast forward two months after ordering it and low and behold there is a 2023 300c for sale that the person who ordered it backed out on. MSRP? 56k. And it came with more options than the SPWB. Long story short, I am the lucky owner of a 2023 300c.

I drove my 2006 Chrysler 300 2.7L to 350k miles and the only thing it ever needed was a thermostat housing. Mopar or no car!

I own a 2014 300, we love it. Here in Quebec, there are rare and you actually feel having a unique car. I have two kids and a dog, comfortable for long rides with a big storage. I enjoy it greatly.

Never a dull moment with these two 😂

I tried so hard to get one of these in Canada. They sold out mega fast! Ive owned the previous SRT8 models. They are so brilliant, theyre comfy, theyve got a huge trunk. And they dont look too outlandish like the Charger. I cant believe they didnt market the 300 more throughout the past half a decade with everyone racing for big power, this thing was a down to earth luxury machine that easily runs with everything else that was selling really well.

These are not the most refined cars, but they are definitely good cars. I am 29 and I want a hot hatch or a "warm hatch" I am not this or the Charger's intended demographic. However, I have always had a massive soft spot for the V8 300's and Dodge Chargers, especially the Charger AWD V8.

I love how the car has been the same for along time. Car makers need to take note more on that. Cars dont need to drastically change ever 3 or 4 years. Let it age 10 year with a few touch ups and marinate amongst the people.

The best car I ever owned was a 2015 300C with a V6. Had it for 7 years and never had a problem with it. Reliable, good power and a nice ride.

It is what it is. These cars aren’t for everyone, but they have their place. My wife and I had a 3.5L Dodge Magnum (estate/station wagon) for a number of years. It ended up being a wonderful and wonderfully practical vehicle for us. I liked a lot. It was always easy to find in a sea (Costco parking lot) of Camry, Civic and small-to-mid sized S/CUVs. Thanks for the video.

I’m annoyed for what Chrysler fell too. They were supposed to rise from their crappy products from its early years and instead it killed off almost its entire lineup and neglected to do anything to one of the most iconic American car ever. They could’ve refreshed it, and actually make it luxurious but they didn’t. Smfh

This is the last “American Car” since the CT6 died. A big chromed RWD sedan. It’s like an endangered species. It has my respect.

The LX/LD platform cars handle surprisingly well for their size! Decent'ish vehicles so long as you dont over pay.

I hope Stellantis does not kill off the Chrysler brand. They have found it difficult to position it within their portfolio, but I think they can easily fit it in alongside Jeep and Dodge. Jeep being their off-road feature-rich vehicle, Dodge as their sports marque and Chrysler as a proper luxury vehicle with more focus on electrification. Chrysler holds so much history in their back catalogue and I think given the right direction the brand can be revived to its glory days.

James would wear a mask at the airport 😂

"For under 60,000" 😭😭

The 6.4 should have come standard in these cars alongside the 5.7 and V6, it shouldn't take a last call edition to have a 300 with more power than a 5.7. If they had an SRT8 option before, why not have the 6.4 option after the 6.1 went away?

I love antique luxury looks, Lexus and Chrysler do a great job of that!!!!!!

In 10-20 years people will look for these as a replacement for their 1996 Impala SS.

I always appreciate the Harry Potter references in every video from James 😂

Instructions unclear, I threw my weather tech floor mats in the dryer and now i have coasters 😂

Funny, I just had a 300S rental yesterday in that color. I will say that your car's interior was a definite upgrade to the V6 car, which felt pretty cheap inside. But the more I drove it I forgave some of it's cheapness for the simple interior design. I also thought the stock shocks were a little stiff. I'm sure the adaptive suspension is better on the 300C. It's cool in it's own gangsta way. And they've been making it long enough that it should be dead reliable!

The 6.4 Hemi's want to be thrashed on. My wife and I have a 2020 Durango SRT and if you mosey around town for too long in it, it gets sluggish. We make it a point to take it outside the city at least once a week and beat on it.

A similarly optioned narrow body charger scat pack is actually about 8-10K higher in price and that’s not including the mark-ups

We got the 300 SRT in Australia. Was a very underrated car. I had the same car in 2016 6.4 with 8 spd auto.

Until 6 months ago … I’ve had a 300 for the past 12 years (a 2008 and then a 2011) …. Can’t lie… I do miss them.

...I've always thought these cars looked great, especially when everyone else is building boring looking CUV/Crossovers...and other sedans were jagged and looked out of place (Cadillac)...this always just looked right...nice smooth lines, proportions were always just right room to spare (sure you may sit high, but with a big level hood like this car has you want to be able to see where it ends...other cars drooped their noses for a less desirable effect)...to me they have always drove well, and for the money you really couldn't beat them...sure you can get nicer, but you will spend more to get it...I also like the fact that they aren't 'over-techy'....cars are getting to nutty with too much 'tech'...too much stuff to go wrong, and some of the tech really isn't needed...such as soft close doors...these are some of the reasons that higher priced luxury cars can't hold their value as when, after a certain age, they are known for a lot of expensive repairs in their 'tech'...to me the 300's were always the right balance of car, tech, luxury, style, power and ride...

damnnn I was hoping this car would stay underrated 😂😂

Great video. My experience with these has been horrible. I've had the 1st gen with the 6.1HEMI. I've owned it for two years. Out of that two years ownership, it spent more than 5 months in the shop for variety of reasons. Never again

Great look and stance....basically ALL the toys, almost 500hp....fun as hell AND in 20yrs it will be worth more!👍👍

The reviewers compared the 300C to the Lexus IS500 and preferred the latter. However, the 300C costs less, has more room, and is faster 0-60 and in the 1/4 mile. I dont think anyone intetested in a 300C would actually find the Lexus to be a serious alternative.

I've always liked the 300. It's just too bad they never really did much with it.

Man ive always loved the looks of the Chrysler 300 im still gonna buy me one when i get the chance

I drove a 2014 300 SRT recently and absolutely loved it, even with that ancient Mercedes 5-speed auto. The ZF 8 is nicer, obviously... but that old WA580 is quite fun when paired with the 392.

I ordered mats from Weather Tech for a 2007 Nissan Murano at considerable expense. The mats didn't fit the factory mounting points and provided terrible coverage. I would have got a better fit with a generic cut to fit mat for a fraction of the price from Canadian Tire. I contacted Weather Tech via email and they completely ignored me. Not a single response to multiple emails. I took this to mean Weather Tech already knew their mats for a Murano were absolute garbage and couldn't care less about customer service. More recently I ordered mats for a 2019 Acura RDX from Tux Mat. They fit beautifully and are worth every penny. I wouldn't trust Weather Tech to provide a decent coaster much less a full set of mats. As always YMMV.

The ultimate baller on a budget vehicle… The reference to the hometown rapper was spot on… Props for the Weasley reference… 😂

Great vid! Loved seeing you guys on the podcasts btw. And id take the Lexus since it'll last til the heat death of the universe. And I like the look the most. And resale value. Tho the Caddy is cool too, V6 or otherwise.

These cars are great! Love my 2006 300c diesel. These new ones are even better

I find it absolutely incredible that this car is still in production. I wanted one ten years ago. Back then I was in uni for my second year. I’ve since graduated, had a few jobs, gotten three other cars, quite the jobs, moved on from those cars and moved to another country. All while this thing is still roaring through canyon roads.

It’s a fantastic car, UNTIL you reach about 75,000 miles. Then, sell it to a sucker….. or drive it into the ocean. Abysmal reliability.

They are still selling these things? They need to redesign it, it looks like a car from the mid to late 2000s, probably because it basically is…

I had a 2012 srt with the 392. A true driving experience!

Great video once again. I have never really liked the way the Chrysler 300 look, but they do a better job with the interior.

Let’s just start it off with a burnout! God I love you guys. Best car reviewers to date

I would like to see a video where the people making the videos on these awesome cars tell people right up front that because of the dealers corruption nobody is getting them for 60 not even close

These cars are over priced by 35-40% just like all other vehicles in this current market, do not pay these hyper inflated prices

Something not often mentioned is that these cars, and Challenger and Charger, have independent rear suspension (carry over from Mercedes). Handling is better than expected for many reviewers, and I think that's why.

One of the best looking g cars on the road. It looks muscular and elegant at the same time. Just a really good road presence. Beautiful car.

These and the high trim chargers catch a lot of flack, but I gotta say, they kinda nail it for the price. I loved my charger when I had it. It handled surprisingly well and had enough power to melt tires in third gear. It didn’t have many features but it was extremely comfortable and easy to drive when you wanted to cruise the highway. It had keyless entry, push button start, and a backup camera, and at the time those were all luxurious to me. And despite Chrysler’s reputation, I drove that thing until 200k miles and the only thing that ever happened was a bad water pump. Otherwise very cheap to maintain. I drive a Mk7.5 GTI now and it’s honestly not any nicer, just a better fit for what I need at this stage in life. If and when I return to a sedan it will be a hellcat charger.

He said the clock is working REALLY hard to luxury up the place 🤣🤣🤣🤣

One reason to get a 300C. Midnight club 3 remix

I'll keep my 2014 srt 300 And FYI, I paid $65000 Canadian to drive my 14 off the lot.

Funny review- great job as always! For the money, and if I really wanted a good sounding V8 in a Rwd sedan- I would definitely get the IS500.

Before I watched the video, I thought C meant CVT, lol. Oh, and the Toyota Century looks awesome in the background. On another note- I wish you guys would go back to doing reviews together in the car.

James been in the gym 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

I’ve always liked the looks of the 300C , of course I’ve always been a sucker for 4 door performance cars, 1 of my favorites which I owned was a 1991 Taurus SHO, I wish the mercury marauder was still around

I loved my 2018 300s v6. Plenty quick, 32 mpg highway. Best highway car I ever drove.

I got one set of Canadians selling me Tuxmats and another selling me Weathertech mats....what am I supposed to do 😢