Pro Engineering Meets Pro Wrestling - This Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a Well Balanced Sledgehammer *SOLD*

SOLD 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8. Full review and test drive by Bill. This Beast of a car from Mopar's Performance division provided incredible performance at a bargain price, outpacing many of Europe's Q-ships for half the price or less. Powered by a specially tuned 6.1 liter Hemi V8 putting out 425HP, this big sedan moved from 0-60 in less than 5 seconds, and turned in a quarter mile in the low 13s.
To go with the power, the suspension, much of it borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, turned in exceptional handling for its size and weight, and the big Brembos would even outbrake a Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG of the same vintage. All in all, one of my favorite cars.
SOLD

[@davidhicks4091]

I love this guy’s sense of humor

[@esss_uppp8129]

He made my day he should make more videos like this

[@jgatkinson744]

Bill if you ever get tired of doing cars you would be great at doing walk through presentations on yachts you would be excellent at it you have that gift

[@wicked8139]

Definitely

[@staplegun3703]

@@jgatkinson744 a Naples FL version of the sopranos too

[@richardholmes5676]

Bill is a riot.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

Watching all of Bill’s videos daily is how I relax at night before I go to bed . I love his cynical sarcastic sense of humour, and he is a frickin automotive genius.

[@I_HateClickBait]

Can we all agree Bill would fit in well back in the muscle car era? He just pulled out onto a busy city street, whacked the gas and went 90 miles an hour. He is lovably insane!

[@AJ6spd]

You make better videos than others who have 10 times more subs than you

[@michaelkahut]

I purchased my 2006 SRT8 new and I haven't had a betterer car...ever. It's reliable, powerful, comfortable and it does have a certain look that some would call a bit gangster. I would agree the interior is minimalist but it's also supremely functional. This is a great video for us SRT8 fans to view.

[@mcoy2027]

"kind of annoying... if you're gonna back up over a rival gang member, the things gonna beep at ya like crazy." IKR when I back up over my rival gang members, I actually want to hear them scream, not some annoying 'beeping' sound the car industry thinks I need to hear!

[@Brooklyn-it1gs]

I've seen this gentleman videos, I think he's just great and knowledgeable.

[@melted_pistons]

The 6.1 is one of the best sounding V8s ever made if you ask me. The factory exhaust system is really quiet UNTIL you get on it

[@bahndito5719]

yesss

[@timh1907]

Great to have you back Bill.

[@MrCarGuy]

Damn. Just as these were slipping under the radar.

[@bob808]

I would love to get the current 300 SRT (which the US _doesn't_ get, oddly enough). There's just something about the 300, if you've owned one, you know.

[@iwishigaf]

We did get it, for a few years along with Canada. Sales for it stopped after 14’ for US and CA.

[@benjaminmedinalizarraga8910]

Yes I do know I own 2 of them, a 2005 300 touring with 200k miles and a 2010 300 srt8

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@iwishigaf funny. I'm a Canadian and I bought my 14 srt300 new off the showroom floor

[@iwishigaf]

@@Welcometofacsistube I misspoke 3 years ago. Good for you, that’s the last year you could.

[@LachlanPhil]

They sold them here in Australia until 2021. The police use them as highway patrol cars

[@suhailns3688]

This is the best sedan ever. For me at least.

[@frankbarcelona2118]

Just traded my 2005 Chrysler 300C, on a new 2019 Chysler300C. Safety features were one of the reasons. They say a2020 is going to happen, but the discription sounds like no real difference. I got every option , love so far !

[@kathysiebert6654]

@@frankbarcelona2118 You have heard... they're not going to make any more 300's period, right? Yeah, last year! Sucks. Most car mfg'r are stopping all sedans, going All SUV'S! I'M HEARTBROKEN!

[@frankbarcelona2118]

@@kathysiebert6654 glad i got a 2019 300c, traded in my 2005 on it. that was one of the reasons. but there is a 2020 . ever since 2017 they have been saying , this is the last year.

[@Zanefranklinn]

I’ve owned mine for about 500 miles,absolutely fell in love with this thing.

[@rickdavid6758]

A true sleeper sedan! Right up there with the new taurus SHO

[@Requiescat_in_pace]

Taurus is reliable too. But dummies at Ford are chopping it. Just like same jerks did to town car, marquis, and crownvic. Complete stupidity.

[@michaelconverse5127]

Frank Certo perhaps sadly, no one buys those cars anymore.

[@jasonalbert9989]

This car would fuck the sho up! $2000 in mods ypur looking at a 4.0 0 - 60 time!

[@trigger5.563]

The island life is so wonderful. No tolls only ocean, beautiful view and great sea food all over . Great vid bill. I take a drive to the keys any day before heading towards the nightmare Miami traffic

[@wmbrice]

Great review, Bill! I love the look of this car w the chopped top. You’re right, very sinister looking. You could get 2-3 bodies in that trunk, easy.

[@raffvivas2037]

love my 07 srt8, best car ever!

[@codyzanini8273]

Junk

[@speedfiend925]

Your videos are a HOOT! Just a slight correction on something you said about 300. The 300, the Challenger, and the Charger use suspension bits from the S Class and the E Class. If memory serves me the front is from the S Class and rear is from the E Class which is why these ride so nice and are great road trip cars.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

and bounce up and down all the time.

[@mattinovichmartins1782]

I almost died watching this. Long guns and rpg.... now I’m loving the car.

[@Peep18m]

Great vid sir, I have a 06 srt8 charger myself. The 6.1 Hemi is a great simplistic engine. Like you mentioned doesn’t shut off 4 cylinders like the newer ones along w all the other crap. They are really easy to work on and modify. Truly fun cars.

[@turbo8454]

On my fleet, my favorite is an '08 300C AWD. Best all round car I've ever owned and I've had over 100 cars.

[@pasqualinoversace3886]

Champ. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful car.👌 owned the 300c' ms for 7 years now. No major issues at all. I got a v6, a v8 hemi 5.7 and next week buying a 2008 srt😍😍 and selling my v6 and v8.. I'm in love with the srt.❤❤ Bellissimo!!

[@cubbysrig]

You should go on vacation more often, because when you come back, you come back loaded for bear! As always, very informative and entertaining, Bill.

[@TommyZ9448]

Great revue. I own one of these and with the right tune and some flow masters it gets even better.

[@BeingMe23]

Funny how Bill shames the newer cars and European brands. But yet loves them once he drives them... 🤔 This is why I like the old stuff yet enjoy the most up-to-date designs.

[@steveg9302]

I own this car. I would give it a solid 7/10. The car obviously looks like a million dollars, but understand that the car is (unfortunately) an American engineered car (Although it does have the E-class "DNA" as it's a DaimlerChrysler). That being said, Pros: - Great engine - Pretty reliable as long as you maintain it properly - Smooth ride/quiet - luxury features are amazing for its time - Sound system is impeccable - The Mercedes transmission is smooth and high quality - Trunk fits a couple of bodies Cons: - The car starts rattling everywhere after about 80k miles - Lots of the interior trims are plastic (Chrysler had to cut costs somewhere I guess, but it makes the car feel cheap in the inside) - The suspension components need to be replaced after about 100k. This is a heavy car, and since chrysler had to cut costs, they used cheap suspension parts that wear out. - Believe it or not, but this car had a problem where the shifter would get stuck because of a cheap plastic part in the shifter mechanism. Was an easy replacement, but Chrysler... come on lol. Edit: I drove this car down the keys with my best friend. The engine light appeared, and it turned out to be a broken EGR valve. So that happens too after about 80k.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

When you mention "chrysler " you mean Mercedes. Mercrap was the cost cutter

[@jstevens74]

Beautiful intro Bill. Bravo!

[@news603redux]

Chrysler will never get the credit for this car that it deserves. After this beltline appeared, every other vehicle on the planet copied it and still are to this day.

[@kathysiebert6654]

Note to Self: Your low tire indicator... 1. Could have a tire sensor gone bad. About $50 for the part. 2. If it's been replaced, computer needs to be reset. I have a ALL BLACK with Chrome Trim 2008 Hemi C. Mone has a fabulous clear coat that has multi colored flecks in it. Gold, silver & more. Beautiful in the Sun. I get tons of compliments, stating they've never seen a clear coat like it. My son applied the professional "Ceramic Coating" some years ago. STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW! Haven't had to WASH it in years, everything just rinses off! It's always been garaged except when in use. I believe the part about cheap front-end suspension parts. This car weighs 500 lbs more than my 94 Lincoln Signature Town car V8 w/Overhead Cam. Miss my air ride suspension when driving my 300C. Both have the power. Lincoln has so much more room... but they quit making the big town car. Had 4 Lincolns The 300 HemiC is a lot easier to park, lol

[@GuyWiDrum]

Cracking up while watching this! Thank you!

[@evangelistkayeabraham4782]

This is an Iconioc Car. Chrysler 300 c HEMI . it's great smooth and highway commander.. !! yes...

[@Sanpedranoazul]

This has always been a gorgeous car to me

[@nonoyobeezewax9527]

"...and a very low air dam design to hook onto parking curbs and make your day miserable" LMAO....nearly fell outta my chair on that one!

[@bahndito5719]

yes gotta be careful it will break your heart pulling out

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

Great review after seeing this just went to a car sales yard in new Zealand an got myself a srt8 2007 model thanks for sharing

[@JokerCat9]

18:46 That engine roar is so satisfying!

[@MarinCipollina]

That was another great one for a change, Bill ! I had one of those, a 2007.. That car was a lot of fun and has great handsome looks that stand up today. The interior with that leather combo with the grey color works well there. It's a cool and businesslike interior. The car is a throwback to the 1960s in many ways. With the low restriction intake runners and free breathing intake and exhaust, a hot cam; it's a very old school approach. That fire breathing 6.1 liter HEMI is a screamer that loves to run. But it's perfectly docile and well mannered when that's called for. It's all quite civilized in there. Although, I think you're correct and the size slots properly as an intermediate. I would have liked to have seen the 300 in a size closer to the old 'R' body, which came in in 1978 or '79.. But you take what you can get. It's still a great great ride.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Ya know, back in the 1970s, 80s & 90s Conchs used to pronounce Cudjoe Key, *_"Koo-Joe."_* Today everyone says *_"Kud-Joe,"_* so I was like, OK, I can change with the times. But now Bill is bringing 'KOO-joe' back!

[@TheShanguin]

I drive a 06 300c, very reliable and comfortable. Nice power from the 5.7. The Boston Acoustics sound system is my fav feature. Really sounds great.

[@riropower]

troy anguin me too man and where I live they are as rare as a Lambo or Bentley so its a massive head turner

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

Very reliable? It's a fiat

[@TheShanguin]

@@Elijah-fc3ex have you ever owned one?

[@roversnolan1]

@@Elijah-fc3ex what parts come from fiat then? The Mercedes E class chassis maybe?

[@roversnolan1]

@@riropower same here, I'm in the UK with a 5.7 Hemi

[@ThomasSparrow1515]

I will never see or hear another person do a better presentation to a beast of a car, than this guy. I love this. I am an srt lifer, he made me want to buy this car all over again... Srt's are the truth.

[@Yoduh916]

I have a 2006 chrysler 300c srt8 with 150,000 miles and had it since it had 75k miles on it still to this day I havent changed a bolt on it , it is very realiable its shocking me everytime I look at it and when I drive it I love and im going to rebuild I will never sale this car my future son will have this car when I past and im only 24 years old 😂😂😂 I will never get rid of it so beautiful cant get over it at all

[@Ekbalshazar]

I have a 2008 Chrysler 300 and when he mentioned guns in the trunk.... funny how u mention tht because I have a small arsenal in my trunk I have modified the trunk to accommodate my mossberg shockwave, ar556 and my ar pistol. I have straps holding the firearms, a rack to hold magazines and a small ammo box secured to the trunk to hold the shells for the shockwave. Now it's rare that I have them in there but boy does it have the butt pucker affect lol. It was a project that I took up to kill time really I only use it when going target shooting.

[@edwardyoung522]

Bill took his hate pills today...I hope his detailer doesn't see this.

[@brandonherrera2891]

I'm a detailer, and it's hilarious how fast people expect cars to get done. I think his detailer does a good job. Otherwise, Bill ought to detail them himself.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

That windshield has a horrible film on it.

[@jetstream454]

@@brandonherrera2891 Matt has a good point, the windscreen is filthy. Job half done

[@tonywellington7854]

FANTASTIC review

[@XcessiveZ]

Great review

[@johnhall8364]

I had the identical 2006 car brand new, color and everything. It was a quite good car which surprised me as I have never owned a Chrysler before or since. The engine was wonderful in terms of both performance and sound. What made me buy the car was the styling in that I felt it had just the right touches without having that boy racer look that ruins so many late model performance cars. Negatives that I recall included a so-so interior and it had a habit of wearing out front end, brakes and steering components even in the first year or two. I only kept it 3 or 4 years but sold it to a friend who still has it.

[@805NAVE]

This is such a clean beast!!!! Love it.

[@brianvaughn911]

BEST REVIEW GUY !! HE NEEDS HIS OWN CHANNEL

[@wildcolonialman]

Excellent. I run daily a RHD 2008 SRT 8 6.1 assembled in Austria, and it is bliss. In New Zealand.

[@BerraLJ]

I like the 300c looks like a tank with the fairly small windows.

[@RyanBowie1]

My dad had the 4th 300c srt8 ever made (2005). Looked just like this one. God, I miss that car.

[@3229343]

Welcome back Bill!

[@egold2071]

Over 80 mph on a public surface street?! How absolutely lovely and proper for this car!

[@naturenerd6521]

Too bad for the stigma: My Puerto Rican brother in law got pulled over like once a month in his 300. He got a Hyundai Sonata and hasn't been pulled over in 5 years.

[@williamserver4332]

Another great review

[@ChevyBM]

The difference between how the SRT 8 and normal 5.7hemi delivers power is huuge!

[@SteveNoblin]

I have one of those, although I dont have the SRT. I love my 300c!

[@ramonedavis4256]

This SRT8 is identical to mines I bought it last month it’s a joy to drive ....

[@discodroid]

Always wanted one of these!

[@terrencesimpson9113]

These were/are great cars. Car and Driver magazine recorded a top speed of 177 mph with one of these. I had a loaded 05 Magnum RT hemi, and I still miss that car (especially the low end torque).

[@jamiebone6886]

I had a Facebook reminder from 10 years ago when my ex was picking up a VW Tiguan. The dealer also did Chrysler and my then 8 year old son and I were looking at a 300. He was able to slide the seat all the way forward to reach the pedals...

[@TruveIo]

The new right turn lane at those lights has really made a difference - not :(

[@michaelhughes3074]

The 300 C is a class act € good show sir ! 😊

[@michaelcope856]

That sinister look served Ed Harris's character so well in A History of Violence.

[@bigdaddy3955]

My new favorite car!

[@domlabrise]

I love mine😮‍💨 my first and only car

[@xadam2dudex]

It's in great shape no dents or scratches in the paint

[@MrPep469]

Slow down under 20mph or stop the car and hold the traction control button for more than 5-10 seconds and watch the magic happen... ♡♡♡♡♡ unlesh 100% of the burnout and acceleration powwwaaaaarrrrr... my 06 300 srt8 loves to go through tires like nobody's business :)

[@KcYukon]

LOL dude you're humor 🤣 is awesome

[@snggarageeng]

90% of your cars on your channel are my wish list and buff lobsters also goes to my list

[@b58forever]

Hey someone stole the kicker sub wof system from the trunk lol

[@bahndito5719]

i see u everywhere lol

[@blackice7408]

Why does this guy speak like he's had experience being in the game

[@AyeItsR4pid]

it's not that deep bro

[@blackice7408]

@@AyeItsR4pid 😑

[@hoolehuarayzed7694]

Next best thing to the supercharged Town Car!

[@BobHunter1977]

Bill is back! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kpraz]

love this guy! sinister is the word!❤

[@lennyinahemi4088]

This review cracking me up 😆

[@ruk2023--]

It's definitely your girlfriend shrinking it Bill. I am having the same problem and now we have supporting evidence from two continents. My buddy got a 2008 300c V6 for $3,000 here in England. They didn't sell many here because gas is so expensive and I'm surprised how well it is holding up. I love this SRT8 though. Conversationally, all big / luxury cars get dirt cheap here when they get old because you can't run a car into the ground like in the US (I wish you could). Even your 30 year old 5 series here has to meet the same roadworthiness standards as a new 7 series - down to tires, lights, wheels, bumpers, windscreen, emissions, about 100 other testing points. Put it this way, 90% of the cars I see and want in the US would not be allowed on the road here. Pisses me off.

[@BeingMe23]

Actually thanks to the SUV has caused the present car models to get very good!

[@mikehall737]

They do got vvt for the intake side

[@HemiSRT8]

Great Car.. My dream 😍😍😍😍

[@bonzoschlacendaker1057]

I completely applaud your opinion where this vehicle is concerned. It is delightful to actually see a sedan in a world filled with clone clown cars AKA SUVs. You know what an SUV really should be called? An SSW (Shruken Station Wagen). The worst part is they all look the same. Someone in China is making a mint off of the grill. It looks like it would fit everything from an Audi to a Subaru. I actually was coming out of a store one time to get into my Lyft ride. Walked up to the car and tried to get in the back passenger door and it was locked. There was the driver sitting inside, motor running, door locked! So I tried again, didn't get his attention. Then something spoke to me, you know that little voice in the back of your head kind of thing. Turns out my car was one space to the right. A completely different year manufacturer , make, and model. The only thing they shared was the paint color, the ever creative white. Let's call them like they are. 85% of everything on the road is a cookie-cutter body style trying to look different but not too different lest originality results in rejection.

[@shatchett0]

Great car

[@trymonster6670]

i have the exact same looking and year . !! i like the car alot but it doesnt feel as fast as it is

[@hoolehuarayzed7694]

3 words, bad ass sedan!

[@jaimeflores2611]

I own the same car, such a awesome ride, I almost sold it,I’m glad I didn’t!!

[@bonginkosiemthethwa5970]

Good sense of humour😉

[@IhateYoutube]

I traded my gorgeous inferno red 300c in on my 2011 SRT8 Challenger. Don't get me wrong, I *LOVE* my Challenger she's my baby. But that 300c was an excellent vehicle and I wished that Chrysler would wise up and make an AWD SRT8 version of it... I wouldn't have went and bought an AMG Benz for my daily.

[@martinliehs2513]

Not so sure about the Daimler Chrysler partnership. It may have helped improve some of the Chrysler-Dodge product, but th in exchange, MB cars seemed to lose their bullet proof reliability during that 10 year venture ('97 to '08)..

[@ironheadgarage8258]

Gosh i'm speechless! 😂

[@juanvelazquez2381]

I love this car my next dream car this car is not good on track and drag racing

[@classic-kool]

Rapper's LOVE to customize the 300C for a "Pimped" ride … Shock Gold metalflake paint, shag carpet, leopard skin door panels, mink (black) covered dash board, Rockford Sub in the trunk with Hertz 6x9's in the cabin … YO!

[@moparfam300c]

That's more like RICER Status don't you think?

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I have a 300 c SRT8, the only problem is the valve seats on the heads come loose and sometimes the cam and lifters fail. My car is in the garage until I can fix it sometime this year. Otherwise it is a great car a lot of fun.

[@deangelostepeny5892]

Did you drop a valve seat or did the lifters and cam go

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

@@deangelostepeny5892 I have not taken the engine appart yet, but number 6 is missfiring and a ticking sound can can be heard.

[@deangelostepeny5892]

I have a 06 300 c srt8 no miss fire codes just a ruff idle I'm thinking the cam and lifters are about to go

[@alexmattsson2090]

“Lifting little lobster weights” 😂

[@davidravo6247]

That cacophony of sounds Can rattle your senses and rattle your sense. Essentially it could be a dodge neon, you’d be an all your glory if it had that sound

[@genebooher7402]

new subscriber here today on KZbin only thing I wish you'd do is put price of car in discribtwithou having to go out into your website then back to KZbin I'm liking this srt8 what's the price

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

How much was it?

[@darioscarlottiii7619]

Is it still for sale

[@dosstheboss100]

Imagine this coming with a factory super charger back then

[@srtjbigoddid3283]

I HAVE A 2006 300c SRT8, IT’S MY DAILY WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT HAD 32,000 MILES, NOW I HAVE 118K, I LOVE UR COMMENTARY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. 🏁

[@abo79dawood]

Good car مشاءالله

[@hooknbook911]

I luv my 300c srt8!!!

[@BeingMe23]

Oddly enough ALOT auto makers use the HEMI style heads.