Review: 2016 Chrysler 300S AWD - A Dying Breed

[@Mean_Bean279]

Matt! I have to say I’m so happy you’re back to reviewing cars from Harrison Auto. It’s such a SubaruWRXFan thing to me and I love it. I hope the rest of the subscribers are finding the same!

[@timw2083]

Oh yeah... I know I am

[@panamera53]

The good old days

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@filegumbo]

I have a 2021 300S with a 5.7 Hemi, black on black, and I’m holding on to it for as long as I can. Love this car.

[@halfclappertopchedda]

Love these Chrysler 300s. Really wish they would keep big sedans around they're so handy. Not everyone wants a cookie cutter SUV

[@Piznick64]

I wish they had two doors this big that isn't SUV either!

[@davidboyce6427]

Keep these used car reviews coming Matt👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Very useful for potential buyers👌

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks David, glad you like them!

[@yvngxgr00vy]

@@davidboyce6427 VERY

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

This V6 actually has a decent sound to it from inside. Not a hemi, but still somewhat exciting

[@luisjalvareztorres8481]

My family and I went on a trip recently and rented a full-size vehicle. The rental company gave us a 2022 300S. What a fantastic vehicle. My wife and I felt in love with it immediately. Very nice looking vehicle, extremely comfortable for our family of 4 with plenty of power to get us moving, and a lot of cargo room for our luggage. One of the very few true full-size vehicles still on the market. Too bad it’s going away after this year. People don’t want to buy sedans anymore. Everyone wants an SUV.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@luisjalvareztorres8481]

@@MattMaranMotoring thank you for the review!

[@jmbc146]

Love that you went back to Harrison/used car reviews. As someone who subbed to you way back in the WRXfan days it's an awesome throwback. Great video, hopefully there will be plenty more.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

More to come! Thanks for the longtime support!

[@pira.kathir]

Very refreshing seeing your review on older cars! Reminds me of when I first started watching your channel, and saw your 06 evo review in 2013!! Keep up the great work, and hope to see more of the used Gem reviews!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I’m glad you like them! I’m planning to do another used gem video this week!

[@timw2083]

Thanks Matt for an old school review.. great trip down memory lane for the car too. I like the 300, wish the Chrysler would have put the Hellcat in it for the farewell

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I wish they would have too, just not enough Hellcat motors to go around this year.

[@lalo599]

They have a 485 Hp 300C

[@timw2083]

@@lalo599 yeap... I was watching the presentation and ready to order that night. I was hoping for something more special

[@im_an_alvani]

Love the recent "hidden gems" uploads! Seems like you get a lot of car for the money with these and the platform has been around long enough to be pretty well sorted out.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Before anyone says “they should keep Making these why discontinue it , it’s a mistake “ blah blah, MATT has already told us there will be a new 300! If you don’t watch the weekly updates , YOU SHOULD. I’m constantly able to school people on info because of the weekly updates. I learn SO much. Like so much.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I’m glad you like them! Hopefully there will be a new 300, but there will probably be a gap for a while without one, if it does come it won’t be till 2026 at least.

[@integrafreak1]

Wow, hearing the words Harrison auto sales again is amazing. Brings me back to the times of the Subaru and Mini Cooper .

[@wayneyim8714]

Back in 2019, Avis handed me the keys to a 300 to my surprised as I had reserved a compact size. I had a thrill driving this "old school" car for the long weekend. I would like to get my hands on one of these when money and garage space permits. Anyways, keep these used car reviews coming. What a blast from the past, SubaruWRXFan 😉

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Always like the exterior of this car. Had no idea it was still being produced. Really enjoying the used car reviews.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Jorge I’m glad you’re liking them!

[@joseantonio9042]

I’m loving this older enthusiast minded cars.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Jose, glad you like them!

[@Abaddon92]

Ey C'mon Matt! love the throwback video! Also love that even though it's a throwback, your review process has come a long way through the years and it shows ❤️ Thank you Harrison Auto Sales too for the timeless cars you helped Matt review for us to see

[@bigjoe330]

The 300 may be " long in the tooth" but so is the Chrysler building. Both iconic and beautiful.🇺🇸❤️👍

[@3M_Philosophy]

I’m loving the used car reviews, very useful

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, I'm glad you're finding them useful!

[@jralphroman]

Loving the “retro” reviews. Keep them coming

[@DubCityTv]

I have almost the exact same car. Mine just has the panoramic roof and parking censors but everything else is the same. I’ve had it for a year now and I have been loving it for all the driving I do a week. I do wish it had apple car play. It’s a Really good car for the value. 👍🏾

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

[@austin.t5557]

I miss the reviews of some of the more old/odd ball cars. Love the last two videos classic used cars, and things a lot of folks would have on their to buy list.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

More to come!

[@williamhstevens]

Yes! I love it that you are reviewing something more unique than the press cars. Harrison Auto!!!

[@jamespierce419]

Another great job Matt. Thank you for doing these reviews.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

one of the best American performance sedans... made in Canada

[@xaionik]

R.I.P. to one of the last great American sedans.

[@southshore0007]

Wow thats a 2016 with only 47k on the clock is this car for sale 🤔, good review Matt- I didn't know you do reviews on older cars 👍

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yep, it's for sale! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@jasondorsey7110]

Sorry, I bought it on Tuesday.

[@La-yt1wr]

I honestly think the Chrysler 300 C Platinum is the best spec to review. Good content Matt

[@nickilouscurry457]

Thanks Matt for all of your review/ news on your channel!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching them!

[@Vayetsii]

The styling on these has aged very well

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I agree!

[@spaden777]

Nice Review! I love my 2016 300S which the car you just reviewed. My rear wheel drive seems a little sportier. It has more performance than I need. This appears to be a dying breed and I’m glad I have one.

[@Borp56]

When I was shopping for "practical" cars in the late 2010s I was really between a 300s and an impala SS. I ended up grabbing a WRX instead and have owned it since. I wouldn't be opposed to getting either today still.

[@N-e-v]

I had a 95 trans am and traded it for my 2019 300c v8. It was a great trade and I love the power and luxury. You should definitely look into a 300. I love these cars

[@yanal0611]

"I could basically do the YMCA here". Good stuff haha

[@chicanoman2999]

i have this exact car but only RWD, best DAILY ive ever had ever

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

[@tedadamgreen]

Love the used car reviews!!

[@jerseyboy_greaser1152]

The AWD 5.7 Hemi would be better but they are hard to find

[@TheSavage3.6]

naw the 3.6 is a better engine

[@EA40]

I had a 2020 300S as a rental in June 2022. My biggest gripe with that car was the price considering its age. However, it was a SOLID car overall. I'd probably pick this over something like an Audi A3 or even a base A4.

[@n_nope_e]

🤦‍♂️

[@Natethegreat200c]

It’s still a big full sized RWD (can be luxury in C trims) car it has to have a heavy price. The Camry can be had up to almost 40k. The 300 definitely is priced correctly trust me. Most of them are around 45k. That’s 5k more than a loaded 200, or Camry.

[@TheSavage3.6]

@@Natethegreat200c paid 18K for my 2016 300S in 2019. Only had around 13K on the odometer and i feel like i stole it lol

[@2Bunphettered788]

Matt, I think you should stick with these types of reviews of gently used cars. It's what bought me to your channel going back to the Audi S5. 👍 American car companies would have done a lot better since the 90s if they were able to get reliability comparable to the Japanese imports. 🙂

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

I would prefer this over the charger honestly

[@molives7]

I think Chrysler really missed out on the dodge craziness and I’m starting to believe their owner is wanting. Think about they had the same tools and resources as dodge yet the wouldn’t let Chrysler grow I think it was deliberately done to put Chrysler in the grave. So sad when you think of the lustrous heritage of the Chrysler brand whey it stood for and what they brought to the automotive table to be creased in the boom of automotive history. Matt as always thank you for the amazing content over the years 🙏👍🏻. My goal this year is to get my channel to the next level I really want to be in the automotive talks with my favorite automotive content creators that I’ve been watching for a decade. 😎

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Best of luck with your channel this year!

[@turbro7185]

I was soooo surprised when I got in an AWD Chrysler 300 V8 last week because my friend recently just bought it used from a dealership and it is soooo quick !!! I've driven in a RWD R/T Charger many times before because I had a coworker that would always pick me up and the Chrysler 300 AWD V8 felt way quicker the power was so noticeable between the two we got to get them to race and the Chrysler 300 AWD V8 won off the line !!! Soooo much low end torque on all 4 it aggressively pinned me back to the seat and it won by car lengths and even in a roll race it surprisingly still won by almost 2 car lengths we were able to race a scat packs off the line easily beat it in a roll race the scat pack top end beat the Chrysler 300 AWD V8 but it kept up until 90mph where it started to pass us I was so surprised at the power with the AWD drivetrain it made me want one soooo bad but In a Dodge Charger version

[@doriandenard5846]

Future Classic

[@lalo599]

Now you have to review the Chrysler 300C with 485hp

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I'm hoping to!

[@vincentlee9638]

Really hoped that FCA made this with HEMI + AWD + 8 speed back in the day.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

They did for a few years!

[@vincentlee9638]

@@MattMaranMotoring Correct me if am wrong but I don't think they had ever built a HEMI charger/300 with AWD?

[@TheDodgefan9]

They did until 2014, but only with a 5-speed automatic.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@vincentlee9638 Like Joey said, previous gen did, and FCA offered it beyond 2014 in the Charger Police Interceptor, but also with only the 5 speed auto. I think the only way to get the combo you're looking for is in the Durango and Grand Cherokee.

[@domoab]

Matt love your videos. You my top 3 for reviews💯I have a question, would you purchase a 15 genesis 5.0 or a 16 300s. Thanks man keep those videos coming😎

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the videos! This and the Genesis are both great, but I think the Genesis handles a little better and feels a little more luxurious to me, so I'd go Genesis personally.

[@domoab]

@@MattMaranMotoring Genesis it is💪🏾

[@revmatchproductions]

Great review matt!

[@Donarturo650]

If you could please find one with the hemi 392 engine to review that would be killer Matt!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

They’re coming out this year! Hopefully I can get my hands on one!

[@selfproclaimed5050]

I hope you eventually get to review the new 300C, aka the fancy scat pack!

[@mtaylor6745]

He finally did!

[@Tzgrey77]

I like that it feels like a roomier muscle car

[@slmdsdn351]

Let’s go W review 🎉

[@simpleyummy797]

Looks very comfortable

[@ChoPi-Eww]

I've always considered these cars as too big, too cushy, and too old of a design. However, these are older platforms, so you get years of refinement in drivetrain and suspension. Today's car prices are really insane, and if you prefer buttons over screens and don't like driver "aids"interfering with your driving, cars of this generation are looking better and better.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I agree, all depends on what someone's looking for.

[@jamc204]

Great video! But what's up with the buckled seatbelts in the rear? Are ghosts sitting there?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Some people do that so they don't rattle.

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

I'll never understand why they let the Chrysler brand die, and let the 300 stagnate so much. Why didn't they take the fight to Cadillac like they used to? They have had the market for the faster version of their cars if they just built a more luxurious version with more power I think they could have snagged some of the market. Hopefully Chrysler survives somehow in the future, unfortunately it's probably only electric.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yeah it’s a shame they didn’t show it the same attention they showed to the Charger.

[@jasondorsey7110]

I bought this exact car he's demoing the day after he made this video, I went from an '08 caddy cts to this, both 3.6 v6/awd, I feel like this is actually nicer...the cts interior trim was plastic too, just faux wood, the 300 driver's seat is roomier and it has a tighter sportier driving feel while still taking those pennsylvania potholes pretty well

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@jasondorsey7110 Congrats on buying it! I hope it treats you well! Were you already considering it or did you see the video and then go check it out?

[@jasondorsey7110]

@@MattMaranMotoring I knew ahead of time I wasn't going the GM route this time, so out of the local alternatives this was the most attractive listing

[@spazzsokool7838]

Thinking about getting this for my first car 🤔

[@Elias.G21]

I’m thinking too but i have mixed opinions abt it

[@malachidenson3473]

SAAAAMMRREEEE

[@handyman9298]

love the first Gen

[@AdamJakowenko]

Whoa I had no idea any car had Beats audio in it, that's pretty funny. Did it sound any good? I would totally buy this car for my Aunt, the type of person who is a bit older, doesn't even know what CarPlay is let alone needs it, but just wants to be comfortable at a reasonable price. Also funny that rotary shifter looks basically the same one in our Mach-Es

[@MattMaranMotoring]

The stereo has good bass but nothing amazing otherwise. The shifter is actually nice! Real metal here haha.

[@justinsmith1831]

The Alpine and Harmen Karden Speakers in these cars are way better sounding the Alpine has higher mids and cleaner bass then Beats. And the Harmen Karden speakers are better in every way possible.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The AWD versions are less compelling but for customers who want a RWD sedan they are great value, big discounts on new 2023 300, $30k OTD with a V6, same OTD price as an average marked-up Civic, ~$40k OTD with a V8. You don't know what you've got until it's gone, next year nothing like this will exist anymore. No affordable 6 cylinder, no affordable full size sedan, no affordable RWD sedan, none of thos things will exist anymore from 2024 onwards. Sad.

[@josephcitizen4195]

I've yet to see, and I have to admit I haven't gone out of my way to search for it, a review of the '22/'23 Chrysler 200. Does anyone other than rental fleets care about that car?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

They discontinued the 200 back in 2017. It’s a shame, I reviewed one and really liked it.

[@miguelircontar]

Beautiful

[@jimjames8575]

Thank You

[@ypcak254]

Can you review the 2015/2016 chrysler 200s

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Already did, here’s the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3Mon2AYpiAgs0

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Nice color

[@josephlotrecchiano9359]

What about the quality problems

[@whysoserious514]

the cheap plastic is mabye not so beautiful but still easy to clean and this is important. I like this cars. i had one chrysler 300 2006 she died at 200 000 km. it was my fault i think. didint chainge the oil enough

[@hurrican11Bpoint]

Great 👍🏾 quick

[@Regfrom773]

I just got mines not to long ago

[@CaptainCJ97]

Hi, More older car reviews pls

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I’ll be trying to mix them in as much as I can this year!

[@Natethegreat200c]

**second comment after watching the video** I hadn’t watched it when I commented last time. The 300C 2011-2019 could be had with a optional luxury interior (the white one that you shown) that has a Italian branded®️ leather stitched dash board, door panels and center console as well as open pore real wood. You can also get all that with a black interior. The white was new for 2015. The spot you did your first pull at where that stupid car pulled in front of you at is where you did your acceleration for the dart🥺🥺. I’ve really been watching you since a kid it’s insane time has gone by so fast. Speaking of the dart, fun fact the dart has better soft touch door panels than lower end 300’s. Literally every car they make does. The 300 and charger has that nasty elephant looking textured soft Touch which I agree doesn’t feel good.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for the info and for watching all these years! I really appreciate it Nathaniel!

[@1smae100]

Are these 300 s reliable

[@justinsmith1831]

@1smae100 yes they are very reliable there not as reliable as a Toyota or Honda but they are still reliable fun to drive and luxurious and sporty too its the best of both worlds and the V6 is great on gas too make sure you get one with AWD its a whole different beast and is even faster

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Sad to see how poorly this car was treated.

[@gladdy02]

This could have been a viable option had that kept updating it

[@TheSavage3.6]

no need to update it when it was already perfect as is

[@bikebudha01]

1st gen looked more 'gangster', was a better look. 2nd gen was a little to cleaned up...

[@Angryeddie14]

Heisenbergs car 😎

[@1152Smooth]

Stop talking n driving I just wanna hear the engine good review tho very detailed

[@androiduberalles]

The whole interior of that thing looks like its been armor all'ed to death, lol. Looks like its freshly wet.

[@LookUpTheKalergiPlanWhitePeeps]

The 3.6 is crap. Yep, zero issue's at all just ask any mechanic. Better yet find a high mileage V6, oops you won't. Those cars only make it to about 100k and they're trashed, especially considering their typical owners.

[@TheSavage3.6]

the 3.6 isn’t crap and isn’t near crap. they are very very VERY reliable engines with several (and i mean several) making it over 400K without issues. i think you’re confusing the pentastar with the LFX.

[@Mr_57ChargerRT]

@022 in my opinion, 05-10 Chrysler 300 has not aged well.

[@bigjoe330]

Really? It was a breakthrough design and is still attractive with a cult following.

[@kennyphun1946]

First comment within 45 sec of uploading

[@pashonic]

Literally a dieing breed.

[@AntLive29]

The pants saggin tattoo brothas love this vehicle. They put big wheels on it!! Yo yo yo!!!

[@fdoprod.]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fortheloveofnoise]

4th comment, first edited comment....yea...lame...I know

[@fale892]

Dying? Its a dead breed

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Great review as always. However, it's pretty pathetic that after being in business for 98 years, this is the best that Chrysler can do. I won't be buying one anytime soon. This car is an embarrassment.

[@TheSavage3.6]

embarrassment????? what are you on???? this car is a huge luxury cruiser that is extremely reliable and doesn’t have garbage tech in it that’s unusable as focuses on actual luxury appointments. sorry it doesn’t have hundreds of screens that give you useless information and instead focuses on interior feel, fit, and finish…once again another ignorant comment from a moron that has never been in one. pathetic

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@TheSavage3.6 I never said it needs hundreds of screens...you did. Additionally, it's not reliable and it looks like crap.

[@TheSavage3.6]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 looks are subjective and calling it ugly is a HUGE lie. and it is very reliable. the 3.6 is such a fantastic engine they can withstand 12psi boost on stock engine internals bc everything’s forged, can be pushed to 8K+ on conventional oil if you really needed to with no sludge worries, the list goes on. it’s also remarkably simple to service on the rare occasion that it does break down you can fix it with 30 minutes and a coke. the oil cooler issue is dumb as that part shouldn’t be plastic but dorman makes an aluminum one that will make sure it never has an issue again. not to mention the transmission is simply the best automatic in production to this day. every auto maker uses it and it is the standard for transmission efficiency, reliability and power. nothing from toyota comes near it and they even use it in the supra. the LX platform has been around for nearly 20 years so pretty much every single issue they had early on has been fixed. there is absolutely nothing bad about this car except for the door panels which i admit are a bit shit but when you factor in how reliable it is, the fantastic reliability, the ride quality and how good it performs it’s simple to overlook.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@TheSavage3.6 Lol...Chrysler and reliable in the same sentence is a joke. If it were so great then sales would be through the roof. Nobody wants it. Not even Chrysler wants to put it out anymore. And yes, it looks like crap.

[@TheSavage3.6]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 you fail to understand the car market at all which is hilarious. ALL full size sedans have died off. The 300 was the *last* to be made, so yes, people did by them becuase they were simply that good. looks are subjective yet again. Chrysler is reliable as this isn’t the mid 90s during the mercedes merger. Times change.

[@gingerbreadman5756]

Dying? That breed is dead in America 😂

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

If only the pentastar V6 wasn't a pile steaming of crap.

[@TheUltras88]

What's crappy about it besides hp?

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@TheUltras88 -- Never ending rocker arm problems -- still not fixed to this day. It's not a matter of IF it will happen, but WHEN.

[@bigjoe330]

All 5 of my last Mopars have had that engine with no problem whatsoever.

[@TrixAreForRabbits]

@@bigjoe330 -- that's because you don't own them long enough. If you keep buying new ones it's kinda hard for them to break.

[@bigjoe330]

@@TrixAreForRabbits are you psychic? Lol. one had 97k miles. I kept it through 2017.

[@kennyphun1946]

Is that a Phantom?loll

[@josephcitizen4195]

Where are you seeing a Phantom?

[@proudtobeapothead]

I just got mine I love it❤️