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Title: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 21:52:18
I know its an Omega forum, but these are a stunning car IMHO

I will be having one of these in a couple of years, once CDX gives up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Chrysler-300C-3-0-V6-CRD-Saloon-Black_W0QQitemZ220147071867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :y

Title: Re: 300c
Post by: STMO123 on 17 October 2007, 21:56:30
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I know its an Omega forum, but these are a stunning car IMHO

I will be having one of these in a couple of years, once CDX gives up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Chrysler-300C-3-0-V6-CRD-Saloon-Black_W0QQitemZ220147071867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :y


You'll start MarkJay off again.
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Danny on 17 October 2007, 21:56:37
there was a thread about these a while ago from another member who liked these, I too share the love of these fantastic cars, especially on 22" chrome wheels! :y

(http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a4/8d/9ca3_1_sbol.JPG)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Paul M on 17 October 2007, 22:25:19
Great car to be chauffeured around in, not so much to drive, according to all the reviews. Typical yank tank really. They're common as much over there too, almost every one with what seems like 40" wheels and pimp tints darker than the black paint ::)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Jay w on 17 October 2007, 22:25:20
I had      one of these on loan a      few months ago....what a car...

fantastic to drive, phenominal road presence, huge reserves of power and torque and they look great...

however depreciation is horrendous hence my reason for waiting a few years before I buy one, in the auctions the early stuff is fetching 11K....a
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Danny on 17 October 2007, 22:28:38
i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Entwood on 17 October 2007, 22:29:23
Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2007, 22:30:40
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Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)
45 tonnes....
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 22:32:55
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Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)

Rear wheel and i think it weighs around 1700kg mark, the hemi engine (5.7) one comes in at arount 2000kg
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 17 October 2007, 22:33:19
Sorry fella's I think they are horrible ::)

And Miggy, your Omega will probably out last one of them ;)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Entwood on 17 October 2007, 22:34:58
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Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)

Rear wheel and i think it weighs around 1700kg mark, the hemi engine (5.7) one comes in at arount 2000kg

mmmm make a nice towcar then ....  :) but the top of the range one is £41000 +  :(

http://www.chrysler.co.uk/300c/models.html
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 22:35:06
http://www.chrysler.co.uk/300c/models.html
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 22:37:15
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Sorry fella's I think they are horrible ::)

And Miggy, your Omega will probably out last one of them ;)

Hmmmm, no comment, 300c merc engine/gearbox, american build :question :question
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 22:38:57
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Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)

Rear wheel and i think it weighs around 1700kg mark, the hemi engine (5.7) one comes in at arount 2000kg

mmmm make a nice towcar then ....  :) but the top of the range one is £41000 +  :(

http://www.chrysler.co.uk/300c/models.html

2 miles to the gallon ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Danny on 17 October 2007, 22:46:07
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Are they FWD or RWD ? and any idea of kerbweight ??  :)

Rear wheel and i think it weighs around 1700kg mark, the hemi engine (5.7) one comes in at arount 2000kg

mmmm make a nice towcar then ....  :) but the top of the range one is £41000 +  :(

http://www.chrysler.co.uk/300c/models.html

meaning £20,000 a year later!!
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Auto Addict on 17 October 2007, 22:50:13
That woman on Dragons Den has one.
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Markjay on 17 October 2007, 22:51:20
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I know its an Omega forum, but these are a stunning car IMHO

I will be having one of these in a couple of years, once CDX gives up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Chrysler-300C-3-0-V6-CRD-Saloon-Black_W0QQitemZ220147071867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :y


You'll start MarkJay off again.

Yup, waiting for heavy depreciation to kick-in...  ;)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Markjay on 17 October 2007, 22:54:59
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I know its an Omega forum, but these are a stunning car IMHO

I will be having one of these in a couple of years, once CDX gives up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Chrysler-300C-3-0-V6-CRD-Saloon-Black_W0QQitemZ220147071867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :y


You'll start MarkJay off again.

Yup, waiting for heavy depreciation to kick-in...  ;)


..and since sadly I don't think the Holden VXR8 will depreciate as heavily, looks like a c300 it is  :y

Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 17 October 2007, 23:02:17
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I know its an Omega forum, but these are a stunning car IMHO

I will be having one of these in a couple of years, once CDX gives up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Chrysler-300C-3-0-V6-CRD-Saloon-Black_W0QQitemZ220147071867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :y


You'll start MarkJay off again.

Yup, waiting for heavy depreciation to kick-in...  ;)


..and since sadly I don't think the Holden VXR8 will depreciate as heavily, looks like a c300 it is  :y


One can only wish
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: CaptainZok on 17 October 2007, 23:04:45
Sorry but they don't do anything for me.
Too bulky and chunky looking.
I like the look of the old yank tanks but the modern stuff nah.
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Markjay on 18 October 2007, 07:44:53
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Sorry but they don't do anything for me.
Too bulky and chunky looking.
I like the look of the old yank tanks but the modern stuff nah.

OK... can you then name another RWD, rather large but not huge, alternative motor to the Omega - other than Merc/BMW/Jaguar? Cadillac CTS?

 
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Andy B on 18 October 2007, 07:47:02
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Sorry but they don't do anything for me.
Too bulky and chunky looking.
I like the look of the old yank tanks but the modern stuff nah.

OK... can you then name another RWD, rather large but not huge, alternative motor to the Omega - other than Merc/BMW/Jaguar? Cadillac CTS?

 

Lexus ..... er. That's about all I can think of.
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Markjay on 18 October 2007, 07:48:40
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Sorry but they don't do anything for me.
Too bulky and chunky looking.
I like the look of the old yank tanks but the modern stuff nah.

OK... can you then name another RWD, rather large but not huge, alternative motor to the Omega - other than Merc/BMW/Jaguar? Cadillac CTS?

 

Lexus ..... er. That's about all I can think of.

OK... but other than Merc. BMW, Jaguar, Cadillac, and Lexus... ? ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 October 2007, 09:45:54
Holden VXR
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 October 2007, 10:16:24
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Sorry but they don't do anything for me.
Too bulky and chunky looking.
I like the look of the old yank tanks but the modern stuff nah.

Exactly..
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Bo Bo on 18 October 2007, 11:22:14
First saw one in Canada a few years ago & thought; WOW!

Like 'em  :)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Crazydad on 18 October 2007, 12:56:02
I too tend to turn my head when one passes by, they look so Majestic, i would love one :y
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 16:46:56
The car will be on my drive in 2 years, thats a defo.

 :y :y
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Paul M on 18 October 2007, 16:55:46
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 October 2007, 17:02:35
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D
Nah STMO's got the alfa for that. ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 17:03:41
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D

Old mans car, Old mans car,  ;D ;DI will have you know I am only 22 :D and I am having one.

The omega has that Old mans image attached to it, strange how some cars get that label.

 ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 17:05:24
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D
Nah STMO's got the alfa for that. ;D

No, I think he uses his bus pass on Thursdays ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Paul M on 18 October 2007, 17:19:56
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D

Old mans car, Old mans car,  ;D ;DI will have you know I am only 22 :D and I am having one.

The omega has that Old mans image attached to it, strange how some cars get that label.

 ;D

The Omega is an old man's car... although some are more "old man" than others, I think my manual MV6 is possibly the least old man available in the range (although the average age probably still approaches 40 lol). You're only as old as the bit of stuff you're feeling... just make sure you stay on the right side of 16 and you can have eternal youth :o ;)
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 17:28:02
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i bet the insurance is a nice price aswell!!

I can see myself owning one of these when i turn 30 :D

Probably not that bad, not sure what the group is but my 840Ci is group 20 and it's still a fair chunk cheaper than my Impreza WRX STi was to insure. The Omega (group 16 IIRC) is a fair bit cheaper again. Admittedly I've since passed the supposedly magical age 25 barrier, but I think it's got a lot to do with the average driver profile -- I can't imagine anywhere near as many 300c will be wrapped around a tree compared with Subarus, Evos, etc proportionately speaking. It's a sensible "old man's" car at the end of the day, even if it is available with a 5.7 V8. The fact you can't buy it with a manual gearbox suggests that the average owner probably uses it to pop down to the post office on a Wednesday to pick up his pension :D

Old mans car, Old mans car,  ;D ;DI will have you know I am only 22 :D and I am having one.

The omega has that Old mans image attached to it, strange how some cars get that label.

 ;D

The Omega is an old man's car... although some are more "old man" than others, I think my manual MV6 is possibly the least old man available in the range (although the average age probably still approaches 40 lol). You're only as old as the bit of stuff you're feeling... just make sure you stay on the right side of 16 and you can have eternal youth :o ;)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Dave-C on 18 October 2007, 19:22:25
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there was a thread about these a while ago from another member who liked these, I too share the love of these fantastic cars, especially on 22" chrome wheels! :y

(http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a4/8d/9ca3_1_sbol.JPG)

Black out the windows. Sell drugs !!!!! :-[ :-[ :-[

Just kidding, I like the estate version, it's mean.....  heard that Bentley are doing an estate GT soon....   even Clarkson doesn't have that info....

DC
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Golfbuddy on 18 October 2007, 19:25:06
Only time will tell whether or not it turns out to be a bit of a lemon.
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Crazydad on 18 October 2007, 19:27:30
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Only time will tell whether or not it turns out to be a bit of a lemon.
i must admit that i am very fond of this car even though it has the Aerodynamics of a Banana box :y
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: razzo on 18 October 2007, 19:29:23
If the 300c was the only car left on the planet & there was no other car to drive i would get the bus  :y
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Dave-C on 18 October 2007, 19:34:53
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If the 300c was the only car left on the planet & there was no other car to drive i would get the bus  :y

So, if I was to offer you a lift in mine whilst you're waiting for your bus???????

 ;D DC ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Del Boy on 18 October 2007, 21:26:20
I love these I want one lol if not for the good looks the road presence there longer than a range rover and wider than a land cruiser how good is that :question :question
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: razzo on 18 October 2007, 21:45:32
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If the 300c was the only car left on the planet & there was no other car to drive i would get the bus  :y

So, if I was to offer you a lift in mine whilst you're waiting for your bus???????

 ;D DC ;D

Sorry Dave but Bus it has to be  ::)



But i think the drag coefficient between the two is about the same as a sub post office  ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: razzo on 18 October 2007, 21:57:59
Never before in the field of human endeavor has something so ugly been designed by so many for the pleasure of so few  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 22:53:06
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If the 300c was the only car left on the planet & there was no other car to drive i would get the bus  :y

Yeh, of course you would,   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 23:05:48
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Never before in the field of human endeavor has something so ugly been designed by so many for the pleasure of so few  ;D ;D

oh yes there has

A wartburg, who remembers that one ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/543/
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 18 October 2007, 23:08:19
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Only time will tell whether or not it turns out to be a bit of a lemon.



Nice with a bit of fish  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Andy B on 18 October 2007, 23:30:14
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Never before in the field of human endeavor has something so ugly been designed by so many for the pleasure of so few  ;D ;D

oh yes there has

A wartburg, who remembers that one ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/543/

I'm absolutely certain that this (http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/images/vdp1500_01.jpg) is THE ugliest car  ... in the world. Ever ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: 300c
Post by: miggy on 19 October 2007, 02:19:15
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Never before in the field of human endeavor has something so ugly been designed by so many for the pleasure of so few  ;D ;D

oh yes there has

A wartburg, who remembers that one ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/543/

I'm absolutely certain that this (http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/images/vdp1500_01.jpg) is THE ugliest car  ... in the world. Ever ;D  ;D  ;D

I think they were 2 stroke, three cylinder


Title: Re: 300c
Post by: Dave-C on 19 October 2007, 18:53:15
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If the 300c was the only car left on the planet & there was no other car to drive i would get the bus  :y

So, if I was to offer you a lift in mine whilst you're waiting for your bus???????

 ;D DC ;D

Sorry Dave but Bus it has to be  ::)





But i think the drag coefficient between the two is about the same as a sub post office  ;D
I'd sing to you too !!!!   ;D ;D ;D