Is a Cheap Chrysler 300c REALLY that terrible?

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[@iantownsend500]

Always thought the styling looks fantastic, I’d always had a soft spot for them, especially the 5.7 v8

[@darrenbootland2316]

My 300 CRD never drops to less than 30mpg and on motorways at 70mph, I can get 40-42mpg out of it. Mine is completely stock though with only the Startech front grill being out of the ordinary.

[@EthernetCat6]

The only reason I loved Midnight club 3 dub edition is because this car was on the cover case for the game disc

[@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548]

This and the Cadillac CTS are such cool cars and worth picking up if cheap. I had the same engine as this in my Merc C class years ago and got 46mpg on a long run.though it usually averaged around 37mpg

[@MrBlonde294]

you need to avoid the 3.6 V6 for the CTS, they had many issues if you can get a V8, maybe also a STS instead of the CTS

[@SLF-nw2yc]

I bought a 2015 5.7 specifically with rebuilding it in mind. I got a really good deal on it and have put about 12 thousand into it and I'm still under 20 grand total. It's a very fun car to drive.

[@davidmudd3211]

I agree the 300c is a brilliant car. I have a 2012 executive and the amount of gadgets blows you away. I have had mine for 7 years and has done from 48.000 to 113.000 given me 40 to the gallon and always turns heads.as you say very comfortable and very quiet. Keep up the good work mate

[@BeardedCollectables]

Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition was the shit back in the day and I never realised till now that's exactly why I have always loved the 300c and all the Lexus' in that game 😅. Also thank you for mentioning the Bentley badges! There's a 300c around my area that has Bentley badges everywhere and it PISSES me off! 😂

[@paulobatuyi]

You are definitely not mad it's a lovely whip! 100%Agree no Bentley stickers etc it's not made by them. I first drove one before the arrived in the UK. I hired when I went on holiday to florida and on arriving the saw I was an over 6ft lump of a man and said I can upgrade to either the new Cadilac or the new Chrysler 300. I went for the 300 and Dam! It's was sharp and I always got a wheel screech on 1st and 2nd plus in the US it was so cheap on fuel ⛽️ I did 2000 miles in 2 weeks for less than $80 it had the 4 and 6 Cylinder driving economy technology so Miami and back was such a pleasure in the 300. To top it up it had the best standard fitted sound system I had ever heard and the bass 🔊 was in my face it's has a build in amplifier so hey it added so much fun to my first trip to the US. My third trip to the US was to LA so hey I couldn't resist hiring the 300 again and made it the Vegas. The best part of hiring a car in the US you bring it back with an empty tank. Great video and even though its and old car it's still a good fun standout beast worth experiencing.

[@yahsuniverse7380]

I have a 2008 3.5 with 222k and it’s still driving well with a few minor repairs. If you keep it serviced it’ll run a long time.

[@lrakwons9799]

My brother is gonna give me a 3.5v6 for 2.5k with 95,000 miles on it. Any advice on maintenance to look out for?

[@yahsuniverse7380]

@@lrakwons9799 the engine is pretty much bulletproof use synthetic oil Chrysler 300 has a specific oil 10w 30 and premium gas you good for a long time.

[@JkF-]

Get it mapped dude, you won't regret it!

[@jonathanbrickell6902]

At least it's not as dull as an Audi. 😉

[@user-ns6nk2wx1u]

Best design, best car

[@reganarnold3003]

I've owned a 2010 Chrysler 300c crd srt since oct last year. Very comfy, good looking, big boot, sounds pretty good and i got 42 mpg driving it to the south of france on the toll roads. Brilliant American car but I've been a big fan of yankee motors since forever so its more a lifelong obsession.

[@fun18222]

Was it reliable mate?

[@reganarnold3003]

​@@fun18222yes mate, hasn't missed a beat. I highly recommend one 👍

[@JosephDurdanMusic]

@@reganarnold3003 Whats the average daily MPG figures on this? If you dont mind me asking!

[@reganarnold3003]

​@@JosephDurdanMusicI usually get around 30-32 mpg average pottering around town driving sensibly

[@JosephDurdanMusic]

@@reganarnold3003 Great Thankyou!

[@viciousv.]

figure out the headlamp washers! never could myself 🙁

[@hemiv8949]

diesel sounds crap tho I had a proper 6.1L Hemi SRT8 station wagon matt black got some videos on youtube - exhaust cutout valves straight pipes from centre back. lookup hemisrt8 page 11yrs ago i had it tho for 3yrs fortune on petrol. 7mpg around town when i was making noise with it

[@ThePhatax]

I don’t think these are too bad for the money. I think your review of the inside is bang on. It’s ok, and I think that’s all it needs to be. Yea it’s not a merc or bmw but I bet cheaper to repair!

[@jordanplatt3916]

It's based on an early 2000s e class so probably not as cheap as you'd think

[@8daudiomaster962]

To be fair having driven a 2018 v class and a 2015 e class, the chrysler 300c is far more comfortable then a bmw or merc, however I do have the top trim level one with full black leather and leather on the door cards with the wood around the gearbox

[@Bonecrusher-ht1mh]

As an owner of a Chrysler 300C Diesel Touring I can say that it is a very good car. It gets you everywhere in comfort. Of course there are better cars out there but the bang for the buck can't be beaten by a Mercedes or BMW. The built quality is decent because the left hand drive diesel variant is built in Austria. Don't know where the UK cars left the assembly line. I can go 1000 km on a tank of diesel and I never get tired. Mine has already leather upholstery on the doors and on the center console. Also I had 20 inch (20 Zoll) rims and tires on it but I changed back to the original 18 inch rims. It's far better because of the weigh of the car. Well. I love the car and as ever old car you have to take care of it from now and then. BUT due to the Mercedes undercarriage they are easy to work on and you will find parts easy. Just take care that the major issues has already been done. Like the oil cooler seal, throttle body, sometimes the turbos and look out for rust. Also check the suspension. AND be aware that driving through small parking garages sometimes can make you sweat 😂 Enjoy your Chrysler 300C.

[@drakvaclav826]

I am considering picking the Estate version up, may I ask how's the 300C been treating you reliabilitywise? Also what year do you own?

[@Bonecrusher-ht1mh]

@@drakvaclav826 Hi there. Honestly speaking he ALWAYS gets me where I need to go. Last year I did a round trip to Hamburg. I drove 2000 Kilometers and everything went smooth. Also did a vacation in the south of Italy. Although it was 35 degrees (Celsius) and I got stuck in traffic the car performed very good. I just change the oil every 15.000/20.000 Kilometers (do it myself) and for the German TÜV (I think it's called MOT in English) I needed to change some parts of the undercarriage. This was done in a workshop because I don't have the tools. Soon some stabilizer connections has to be changed but this again I'm gonna do it myself. Be aware that due to the weight and depending on your style of driving, you might need more break components (rotors, blades). But this is for every bigger/heavier vehicle. Also sometimes when I only have to drive a short distance I from now and then just drive around for some 20+ kilometers (taking the long way home) so that the big diesel can get warm and reach running temperature. It's cheaper to spend some gas from time to time than getting a stalled DPF or other issues due to short distance driving. Hope this helps. Edit: Mine is an 2008 model year

[@drakvaclav826]

@@Bonecrusher-ht1mh Thank you so much, you're awesome!

[@SaxJockey]

Just found an article about when the manufacturing was set up in Austria in 2005. It states that they included right hand drive diesel. That suggests the original of the UK stock. You should be able to find it if you look for AUSTRIA: Magna Steyr builds first production Chrysler 300C.

[@ernestrogers1760]

I have had mine for over 10 years. Mine has a 5.7 hemi...awesome motor for next to nothing.

[@holeshot1721]

Huge piece of sheit but tons of hp! If the suspension is good and u have zero lights on and can pass you local emissions then go for it and beat the snot out of it for $3000

[@justanother300]

Awesome video man

[@gxsgjjggjdsd367]

GREAT CAR!

[@EthanTurner61]

I’ve been really tempted by one of these for a while but the interior has always looked so awful to me. You did almost have me convinced until you pointed out that both the centre armrest and the door arm rest is just hard plastic, I’m not sure I could cope with that

[@brun_s]

Personally id just wrap it with some nice material

[@Sid3300]

Unfortunately American cars never have good quality interiors.

[@nickjoe5863]

I have had a 06 300c and 2011 300c interior wise 06 is kinda shit but the 2011 is what I tell people is almost luxury too much plastic but if your a young guy it won’t matter too much and it still looks good

[@ImThommoX]

Get yourself an SRT Design. Absolutely love mine. Seats are like armchairs

[@MichaelGeoghegan]

My 300C with a Hemi V8 was wonderful. I am enjoying even more my Dodge CHallenger R/T vroom vroom

[@leighord7341]

bet there cheaper to repair and maintaine than a 5 series or an e class of the same age mate

[@mrmcgraw3706]

But it is a disel. Not the hemi

[@Mr330d]

Not just any Diesel Mercedes OM642

[@matthewjenner643]

What is the 300c really like as I'm thinking of buying one

[@DMG775]

amazing and terrible at the same time

[@laguilayanisulan2830]

Great review

[@nathantaylor6129]

nothing wrong with the 300c. also you can get the startech door cards that are half covered in alcantara

[@ASH.......................1976]

Definitely needs lowering 👍

[@Ruggidscotsman]

Life shit

[@ldn1929]

No man . Stop being lame . Diesel? What’s the point of this car then . Do the engine swap. U can get engine hemi for this and have fun . Delete mufflers make the ground shake. Otherwise drive Vauxhall if u want diesel.

[@sherpafan033]

Actually the diesel is the better engine. You can remap them so they make almost as much power as the Hemi but with TONNES more torque. Plus the diesel gets better fuel economy which is a must for Europe

[@ldn1929]

@@sherpafan033 you know damn well u can’t compare Hemi to some diesel engine. If that was the case people would be tuning diesels plus u would have’ super charger kits available as they are for hemi 5.7s . Where did you see a hellcat diesel ? Or modified diesel Challenger Charger with a blower ? Stop man . I know u want to save money on fuel ( as u mentioned) it’s your only reason why you want diesel, just own it man .

[@sherpafan033]

@@ldn1929 love how you completely gloss over my point about Torque, which is arguably more important than power in a car like this. I guess you’re just a little hurt that a 3.0 v6 diesel can make way more torque than a 5.7 HEMI V8 with just a simple stage 1 remap…

[@sherpafan033]

@@ldn1929 plus, we are talking about a 300C and you bring up a supercharged Dodge Hellcat to make an irrelevant point?

[@ldn1929]

@@sherpafan033 what are you talking about? Why Dodge was so invested in making car which would run quarter mile below 9s and still didn’t use diesel engines? Do u even know what Hellcat Demon is ? Why there’s no diesel in those cars? Why Mopar community only buys Scatpacs 6.4 or 5.7 ( ofcourse hellcat is the King ) if the can easily squeeze ( according to u ) more power out of diesel?? Why people who buy a Chrysler 300 or Charger first thing they do is engine swap (6.4 scat usually as hellcat too expensive)

[@professionalbodger]

i think its pretty badass haha

[@mattg9364]

First 😂

[@poprodder]

Grow up.

[@alisteeaiken7667]

Terrible quality, don't do it absolutely rubbish, i had one for 6 years, regretted it was lucky to be able to get rid of it

[@Sam-go3mb]

Can't have been that bad if you kept it for 6 years 😂

[@Muhluri]

@@Sam-go3mbgottem