evilscorp Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnymonno Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 They look nicer with the wire mesh front grille but I think they are a lot of car for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I run the 3.0 diesel turbo for my daily. Lots of car for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You sure? The thing with a 545 or 550 is it ticks every other box. Classy, comfortable, well built, lots of toys, practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Vxr8 is out of my price range sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 6k. Hope to get 3.8-4k from the I10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Main project is on hold until I can get a decent builder for my garage =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just can't change my view on those headlights, they are horrid, shame as the rest of the car is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Bum, can't find the car I was going to see tomorrow, think it's sold =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 What car was it? Did that video of the x5 change your mind on beemer v8s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Well that was an anticlimax.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just googled s4 4.2 timing chain think I dodged a built there. Chain at back of engine...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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