300c hemi

[evilscorp]

I am fed up driving my 1.2L hyundai i10. The v8 itch needs scratched, been looking at first gen chrysler 300c's the 5.7L hemi engine sounds brilliant with an upgraded exhaust (can't have it too loud though as it will be my daily driver and I work shifts).

What are peoples opinions? I like the styling mostly keep having to look at the front though the interior is pants but comfy so better than the i10 or my Z. Servicing will be done by myself but expect parts command a premium. Had a quick look at a 300c forum but felt dirty and like I was cheating. Might go test drive one in glasgow soon as the hyundai has a month or two warranty left so would be easier to sell.

Edited September 14, 2015 by evilscorp

[Jonnymonno]

They look nicer with the wire mesh front grille but I think they are a lot of car for the money

[Stutopia]

I bet they're pretty marmite, but I like the look of these beasts and they can be had for decent money for a V8. Obviously need bigger wheels to fill up that epic arch gap

 

I'm sure I read a post on here from a former owner that said it had given them a load of problems, but I might be mis-remembering

 

Edit: Must have been this thread with the problems

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/36748-other-car-advice-please-300c-may-have-to-go/

 

But this one is much more positive

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/85177-my-other-car-is-a-300c/

 

and this one too

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/55904-strangely-tempted/

 

 

DO IT!

Edited September 14, 2015 by SuperStu

[LRF4N]

Much more gangsta than the Hyundai heard they feel really cheap compared to anything German like most American cars, and riddled with problems. But do your research and see what you find

 

Engine note is sweet and 22s are a must

[LRF4N]

Suits the drug dealer look

 

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/general-discussion/60912-my-blacked-out-300c.html?nocache=1442271211597#/forumsite/20672/topics/60912?page=1

[Rock_Steady]

Suits the drug dealer look

 

http://www.300cforum...cs/60912?page=1

ooooo baby! See, I was gong to say they're pretty ugly but that one looks like a symphony of evil.

[veilside z]

I run the 3.0 diesel turbo for my daily. Lots of car for the money.

[Rock_Steady]

I run the 3.0 diesel turbo for my daily. Lots of car for the money.

Ha! Me too!! Glide to work on a wave of torque

[LRF4N]

What other v8s have you considered? I'd be looking at an X5 for similar money or a bmw 545/550 sport for a but more but still under 10k

 

Or an older shape m5?

[evilscorp]

All v8's lol, but has to be practical ish. The only other that takes my fancy is an old s4, mercs in my budget don't look nice, not after a 4x4, manaros a possibly. Xk is a no, and bmw v8s don't make the noise I want lol.

[AMT]

Aw god not a 300C... a girl in my work has one and everytime I see it drive in I think... what a horrid thing lol

VXR8...mmm

Edited September 15, 2015 by AMT

[LRF4N]

You sure?

 

 

The thing with a 545 or 550 is it ticks every other box. Classy, comfortable, well built, lots of toys, practical

[evilscorp]

Vxr8 is out of my price range sadly.

[LRF4N]

What is your budget? You'd rather buy something you don't need to spend more cash on. Don't take your eye off your main project lol

[evilscorp]

6k. Hope to get 3.8-4k from the I10.

[evilscorp]

Main project is on hold until I can get a decent builder for my garage =(

[LRF4N]

You know you want to

Forget being gangsta this upgrades you to a pimp

 

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507074991497/sort/atcustom/postcode/g116tu/radius/1500/make/mercedes-benz/model/cl/page/1/usedcars

Edited September 17, 2015 by LRF4N

[evilscorp]

Just can't change my view on those headlights, they are horrid, shame as the rest of the car is great.

[evilscorp]

Bum, can't find the car I was going to see tomorrow, think it's sold =(

[andybp]

a friend of mine has been looking at them apparently there is a problem when they shut off four cylinders for economy sometimes something goes wrong and it breaks the timing chain tensioner which stuffs 4 pistons and assossiated valves

[LRF4N]

What car was it?

 

Did that video of the x5 change your mind on beemer v8s?

[evilscorp]

not after a 4x4, it was a green/blue one near cambuslang.

Ended up test driving a audi s4 4.2 v8 today, was a nice car, but my the engine doesnt half sit over the front wheels shame the dealer wasn't up for part-ex on my hyundai also think the timing chain tensioner was on its way out and the oil cooler pipes and bottom of engine had quite a bit of oil residue.

 

But the hunt is over as the missus now demands a new car so can't afford both.. off to look at some renualt pish thing and a alfa giulietta.

[LRF4N]

Well that was an anticlimax....

 

[evilscorp]

Just googled s4 4.2 timing chain think I dodged a built there. Chain at back of engine......

[evilscorp]

All depends what the missus gets.... spends should I say. Just going to wait till the right car... probably 300c pop's up nearish me i.e. scotland lol.