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[Essex_Andy]

Does anyone know if there is, or maybe in the near future, a manual version?

If my new job comes about in the next few months I might give the omega to the wife, sell her car and get myself a 300C

[omegaman2]

do yank tanks come in manuals :question

[Andy B]

Does anyone know if there is, or maybe in the near future, a manual version?

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Why?  ;)  ;)  ;)
Manually put the transmission into [size=12]D[/size]

I can feel an Auto vs manual debate ................

[A380 Elite]

300c you lucky toad.

Hope things are better on the 300c.
Top gear at the time didn't like it compared to the Holden and Jag.

I would if i could still have one.

Good Luck.
 

[markrl]

I think they look quite striking but they have a poor reputation in the US and Chrysler is another US car manufacturer in big trouble. If the Americans dont want to buy them unless it was a real knockdown I think I would stay well clear.

[Andy B]

I think they look quite striking but they have a poor reputation in the US and Chrysler is another US car manufacturer in big trouble. If the Americans dont want to buy them unless it was a real knockdown I think I would stay well clear.

I saw quite a few Dodge Magnums the other year.

[Danny]

the dodge magnum looks strikingly similar to the 300C estate, it's the estate version of the new dodge charger, the saloons aren't that much similar, and the presence of the 300C saloon is so much better than the charger IMO

i'll be the most jealous person if you get a 300C since i'll probably never have one!!!

there's one on trader thats allegedly manual, but no interior photos to confirm, and its £28k

[Danny]

CHRYSLER 300 C SALOON


300C ESTATE


DODGE CHARGER



DODGE MAGNUM

[Martin_1962]

I saw quite a few Dodge Magnums the other year.

I like the Walls version

[Essex_Andy]

I would only go for the diesel and I'll only get one newly new if I get lucky with the right people re lorry driving.

I like the look and would prefer a manual...had autos before and I find impossible to properly drive an auto where a manual you can drive the car...its obviously possible to hold a gear and balance a manual where you cant an auto.

If you're an NPT instructor you'll know what I mean

No offence meant or taken

[Paul M]

Does anyone know if there is, or maybe in the near future, a manual version?

 .......

Why?  ;)  ;)  ;)
Manually put the transmission into [size=12]D[/size]

I can feel an Auto vs manual debate ................

Go stand in the corner and wear the D hat....

If you enjoy driving, you want a manual... autos are simply a way for "non-drivers" to get closer to being a passenger when you have the misfortune of actually having to drive :D

Oh and I've driven 3 different cars in the US, all brand new and all quite high spec (between 3.5 and 4.something engines) made by both Ford and GM.... needless to say they were all slushboxes -- it's nigh on impossible to hire a manual car there other than very expensive sports cars, and believe me I tried. If those three cars are anything to go by what american slushboxes are like, it'll always be in the wrong gear on twisty sections, and will shift at times I wouldn't even think doing so -- such as near the limit of traction on long bends when I'd quite like to keep the power consistently applied thanks :o anyone who actually pushes the envelope now and again will know what a nuisance these goddam gayboxes are!

I've only once driven a slushbox in the UK -- it was a BMW "Steptronic" version which is sometimes touted as semi-automatic. Utter crap, still had the same rubber band effect from the torque converter, still felt slow as hell despite having 230 or so BHP, and had a huge delay between pressing the button to shift, and it actually shifting! Never again... not even close to what SMG and DSG (proper race style semi-auto transmissions) can offer.

My 2 cents on why the original poster is VERY justified in wanting a 300C with a proper gearbox :P

[STMO123]

Does anyone know if there is, or maybe in the near future, a manual version?

 .......

Why?  ;)  ;)  ;)
Manually put the transmission into [size=12]D[/size]

I can feel an Auto vs manual debate ................

Go stand in the corner and wear the D hat....

If you enjoy driving, you want a manual... autos are simply a way for "non-drivers" to get closer to being a passenger when you have the misfortune of actually having to drive :D

Oh and I've driven 3 different cars in the US, all brand new and all quite high spec (between 3.5 and 4.something engines) made by both Ford and GM.... needless to say they were all slushboxes -- it's nigh on impossible to hire a manual car there other than very expensive sports cars, and believe me I tried. If those three cars are anything to go by what american slushboxes are like, it'll always be in the wrong gear on twisty sections, and will shift at times I wouldn't even think doing so -- such as near the limit of traction on long bends when I'd quite like to keep the power consistently applied thanks :o anyone who actually pushes the envelope now and again will know what a nuisance these goddam gayboxes are!

I've only once driven a slushbox in the UK -- it was a BMW "Steptronic" version which is sometimes touted as semi-automatic. Utter crap, still had the same rubber band effect from the torque converter, still felt slow as hell despite having 230 or so BHP, and had a huge delay between pressing the button to shift, and it actually shifting! Never again... not even close to what SMG and DSG (proper race style semi-auto transmissions) can offer.

My 2 cents on why the original poster is VERY justified in wanting a 300C with a proper gearbox :P

Why dont you just say what you mean and stop beating about the bush? ::)

[Andy B]

I saw quite a few Dodge Magnums the other year.

I like the Walls version

Tesco's version is better! They're called Mmm and they're a quid for a box  of 31    

[Andy B]

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My 2 cents on why the original poster is VERY justified in wanting a 300C with a proper gearbox :P

I think got another nibble from the youngster at the back!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;)

[smoothomega]

Do modern day autos only have the "D" position? Mine has a 1,2,3 position too. I know it aint a manual box but with a little practice you can get a whole lot more out of an auto than simply dropping it in "D" and driving. Just my thoughts on the issue. At the end of the day the 300 aint a raceing machine to be hammerd round the lanes and needs the auto box. By the same token a 911 is made for driving and needs the manual box if you get my drift. As said only my opinion and we are all allowed one