New Model Chrysler 300C Prices.

csv8 · 25-05-2012, 11:51 AM

TOP GEAR AUSTRALIA June 2012 magazine page 175.
If TG have the prices right..Ford and Holden are in for a sales battle.
Sedan Petrol. 3.5i $39,990. Diesel $45,990.
Hemi V8 5.7i $45990. Thats going to hurt Calais and G6E sales.
SRT-8 $64,990 and thats going to hurt FPV and HSV sales.
It will be interesting to see how the sales go on the new 300C!!!
Its priced very competively...

GT · 25-05-2012, 11:58 AM

Russell admits his old one is the only car he regretted selling and he is about to go into a new vehicle (the Viper Ute will be going) but has decided to be faithful and buy another Ford (LPG) due to fuel costs and the high kms he is doing. We love the new Chrysler model but with a GTP and my new petrol Terri already in the Garage, we couldn't justify another fuel guzzler. :( Reckon these will sell well and look forward to seeing them on the road.

**DJM83** · 25-05-2012, 11:59 AM

A white SRT8 I'd have I reckon they look awesome, not badly priced either.

GT · 25-05-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

A white SRT8 I'd have I reckon they look awesome, not badly priced either.

Have you seen the one with the Black Pack? Awesome and tough. Brought into the country to show people what they were like and went to Pickles - sadly they ended up having to have all 3 demos put in a crusher. Couldn't get them Registered. What a serious waste. Was ready for the Auction. :(

**DJM83** · 25-05-2012, 12:04 PM

Nah I havnt any pics?

GT · 25-05-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Nah I havnt any pics?

Took me a bit of searching but here they are when Whoosha saw them.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=972

Russell saw them in the flesh also and said the white one looked a million bucks.

GT · 25-05-2012, 12:15 PM

SNAP!

2011G6E · 25-05-2012, 12:17 PM

We test drove the previous model 300C diesel...the damn thing went like a rocket, handled very well for a large car, got great economy, and felt like an armchair on wheels. We loved it.
The price is what killed the deal. At the time we had a VX-II Lumina with low km's, but they only offered about $10,000 as a trade, and the diesel was worth, actually, more than the base hemi V8, up around $59,990 at the time.

From everything I've heard and read, the new 300C is a vastly improved vehicle over the old one, so it must be damn good. The new pricing will make it very attractive for buyers who can look beyond a blue oval or a lion. It's bringing a bit of reality into the car market too with imports...in the USA, a 300C is just another car like a Commodore or Falcon is seen here, nothing all that special until you start getting into the higher models and SRT stuff. They even do an AWD version in the states.

If they drop the pricing of the 500 Fiat, they're going to have a lot of very happy customers who would rather be seen in something sporty and styling as a small car instead of a bland Corolla...

**DJM83** · 25-05-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GT

Took me a bit of searching but here they are when Whoosha saw them.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=972

Russell saw them in the flesh also and said the white one looked a million bucks.

Aahh yeah i remember them now, yeah that white one looks very nice

FPV8U · 25-05-2012, 12:04 PM

Hemi V8 @ $45,990 is great buying!

**Whoosha** · 25-05-2012, 12:13 PM

was messing around with them a few weeks back..Nice

New SRTs lurking around work

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Dave_Obsession · 25-05-2012, 06:07 PM

For the benefit of those that can't be bothered clicking the image links...

Brazen · 25-05-2012, 06:17 PM

Surprisingly average looking, need to see it in the flesh. SRT8 has been toned down a lot, has the same front fascia as the base models now.

**Polyal** · 25-05-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Surprisingly average looking, need to see it in the flesh. SRT8 has been toned down a lot, has the same front fascia as the base models now.

I dont mind the new look but prefer the old, if you could get the old look with new interior then that would be perfect.

**Polyal** · 25-05-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Hemi V8 @ $45,990 is great buying!

Yeap the base V8 is very nice, I saw some pics of contrasting red leather aswell but I wasnt sure if that was for a SRT only..looked nice.

Super value these things, they have cylinder deactivation? Any word of fuel consumption?

They have really picked up the interior on this one, that seemed to be the main cause of concern for the previous model.

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Originally Posted by Rodge

I test drove the previous model diesel and the handling was very soft with LOTS & LOTS of body roll. Hopefully they've done some work on the suspension.

Anyone really wanting a sports chassis should look elsewhere, sure the new model might be better but its a sedan, with pace, grace and comfort. Being auto only also IMO reflects what the company thinks about the car.

RASER · 25-05-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

TOP GEAR AUSTRALIA June 2012 magazine page 175.
If TG have the prices right..Ford and Holden are in for a sales battle.
Sedan Petrol. 3.5i $39,990. Diesel $45,990.
Hemi V8 5.7i $45990. Thats going to hurt Calais and G6E sales.
SRT-8 $64,990 and thats going to hurt FPV and HSV sales.
It will be interesting to see how the sales go on the new 300C!!!
Its priced very competively...

Yes, very fair prices, and it's a vastly improved vehicle too [but putting LanciaThema badges on it was NOT cool]

Since FIAT have taken over Chrysler/Jeep they have slashed the prices and loaded the vehicles with kit, they want to be a main volume player, not a small time effort like ATECO and Benz.

Jeep are going gangbusters in sales, i am sure its going to be the same for the 300C, new GC Jeep SRT is already a sellout and not even here yet!

TV Commercial of the year too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHozLw6f5rI

Next on the pricing hit list is the 500 model FIAT, down from $22k to $17k they are claiming, and then AlfaRomeo

Better vehicles, better prices, customers win!

Yellow_Festiva · 25-05-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RASER

Next on the pricing hit list is the 500 model FIAT, down from $22k to $17k they are claiming, and then AlfaRomeo

Better vehicles, better prices, customers win!

When I was in Italy last year visiting family in Turin they were shocked at what we paid for Fiat cars here.

I have a car mag from there at home somewhere, but a base model Fiat 500 was dirt cheap like 12k Euros ($15.5K). Wish I knew where I packed away the mag as you could compare ALL new cars sold over there.

If they start selling them here at 17K... not much fat in that at all!

Hmmmm.... could start to get interesting in the next few years for bot new and used buyers. Only thing I don't like about the 500 as it's actually quite a tall car, almost awkwardly tall....

MAFIA · 31-05-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RASER

Yes, very fair prices, and it's a vastly improved vehicle too [but putting LanciaThema badges on it was NOT cool]

Since FIAT have taken over Chrysler/Jeep they have slashed the prices and loaded the vehicles with kit, they want to be a main volume player, not a small time effort like ATECO and Benz.

Jeep are going gangbusters in sales, i am sure its going to be the same for the 300C, new GC Jeep SRT is already a sellout and not even here yet!

TV Commercial of the year too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHozLw6f5rI

I hate to tell you but that chrysler in that youtube video is the smaller 200C.
Check the Chrsyler website and you'll see.

If you wanna see a cool new 300C in white, already modified.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYmWNhqwqkQ

Also in america they have 300C, 300S the 300 SRT8 model aswell. It also come with red leather interior.

http://www.chrysler.com/en/2012/300/models/

Mr H · 31-05-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MAFIA

I hate to tell you but that chrysler in that youtube video is the smaller 200C.
Check the Chrsyler website and you'll see.

If you wanna see a cool new 300C in white, already modified.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYmWNhqwqkQ

Also in america they have 300C, 300S the 300 SRT8 model aswell. It also come with red leather interior.

http://www.chrysler.com/en/2012/300/models/

just wanted to add that the photographer who filmed the new cool 300c white also filmed this little pocket rocket....check it out

ooh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs9u...hannel&list=UL

MAFIA · 31-05-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr H

just wanted to add that the photographer who filmed the new cool 300c white also filmed this little pocket rocket....check it out

ooh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs9u...hannel&list=UL

hahaha!!! Where the cars??? Was there any lol

MAFIA · 31-05-2012, 05:15 PM

But what interesting is 300c are very popular in Europe, even in Germany the home of lusury car makers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1YV...eature=related

Cheese3 · 31-05-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr H

just wanted to add that the photographer who filmed the new cool 300c white also filmed this little pocket rocket....check it out

ooh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs9u...hannel&list=UL

Best clip EVER!!!

RASER · 01-06-2012, 07:35 AM

[quote=MAFIA]I hate to tell you but that chrysler in that youtube video is the smaller 200C.

I know, i just like the video and music of MM [Not chocolate's]

EVERY vehicle Chrysler Group currently make are very average, only decent things are the new Dart and GrandCherokee

chevypower · 01-06-2012, 07:42 AM

[QUOTE=RASER]

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Originally Posted by MAFIA

I hate to tell you but that chrysler in that youtube video is the smaller 200C.

I know, i just like the video and music of MM [Not chocolate's]

EVERY vehicle Chrysler Group currently make are very average, only decent things are the new Dart and GrandCherokee

Totally disagree, the 300, Ram, Durango, Challenger, Charger, and Wrangler are all fantastic, well-made vehicles.

RASER · 01-06-2012, 07:50 AM

[quote=chevypower]

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Originally Posted by RASER

Totally disagree, the 300, Ram, Durango, Challenger, Charger, and Wrangler are all fantastic, well-made vehicles.

When these vehicles win or get close to the top of JD Powers and other customer feedback surveys, plus what we see at workshops for brand new vehicles and general owner comments/feedback, i will change my opinion!

Like i said "average" not junk, just average, to make a premium quality vehicle it has to start right at the drawing board with a clean sheet design.

God bless America!

superfly · 25-05-2012, 12:30 PM

I test drove the SRT8 a few years ago and it was a beast. The noise it made was just fantastic. But price, rego and fuel bills killed the idea of owning one.

The new one looks pretty good.

Rodge · 25-05-2012, 12:32 PM

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Hemi V8 @ $45,990 is great buying!

Hope those prices translate at a fair rate to N.Z. If so, I might have a look in due course. Technology and equipment levels are very high.

Seduce XR6 · 25-05-2012, 12:35 PM

Love the look of the new 300C & I think the Diesel will be the pick with the same engine thats in the Grand Cherokee but a few hundred kilos less weight.

HWY economy could be in the realm of 6L per 100 k's

& all that torque will really get it moving.

http://youtu.be/_jCgBuLlCNo

Rodge · 25-05-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Seduce XR6

Love the look of the new 300C & I think the Diesel will be the pick with the same engine thats in the Grand Cherokee but a few hundred kilos less weight.
HWY economy could be in the realm of 6L per 100 k's

& all that torque will really get it moving.

I test drove the previous model diesel and the handling was very soft with LOTS & LOTS of body roll. Hopefully they've done some work on the suspension.

Seduce XR6 · 25-05-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodge

I test drove the previous model diesel and the handling was very soft with LOTS & LOTS of body roll. Hopefully they've done some work on the suspension.

I think it will be as different to the previous 300C as the current model GC is to the previous version

might just be worth a look/ drive & who knows

Besides I am getting older & dont mind a bit of comfort these days lol