2006 Chrysler 300C

Rating from Skip

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased my Chrysler with 26,000 miles on it. I had a problem with the dash lights that was fixed under warranty. I drove the car with only normal maintenance until it hit 105,000 miles. I then had an issue with the sunroof which was a software problem. I drove the car an additional 40,000 miles and had a hose come loose. So with over 150,000 miles on it the car runs well, is realatively squeek free. The sunroof has a little excess wind noise but the car runs very well, handles great, gives me good gas mileage (between 20-21 mpg) on a 45 mile commute. I looked at a new one but think the 2006 model has a better build quality and more luxury. With back up sensors, rain sensing wipers, a steering wheel that moves out of your way, 2 presets for the mirrors and seats, it is a great car. I plan to drive this car to 300,000 miles based on what I have seen so far. I think it will go farther."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from jaaws1234

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"this service was great gave me everything i was looking for great car great service price was was what i was looking for"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from BorgBiker

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Nutshell version: If you want a car that stands out from the sea of Mercedes and BMW's but still looks in that vein, or if you just want a luxury musclecar that is well engineered at a great value, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 is our car! The 300C was announced in 2004 with much fanfare and applause. The car debuted in 2005 with the most awards of any new car. With a German engineered chassis, original styling and a good old fashioned American V8, it was everything I wanted in a family sedan. That is, until the 300C SRT8 came out shortly later. With a stiffer suspension, Brembo brakes, and a bigger 6.1 L V8 hot-rodded to 425 Hp, the SRT8 version promised to be a 4 door sports car. It has delivered and then some. It's not the fastest, or the most luxurious car you can buy, but it was the quickest, fastest luxury sedan you could buy for under $50,000. It wasn't considered cheap unless you saw what you had to pay for a similar features and performance in another car - the SRT was an easy $10,000 less expensive. The seats are all-day comfortable, the steering is tight and responsive (if not very communicative), the brakes have incredible stopping ability, the exterior appearance is sharp and understated while still hinting at the potential lurking within. The interior is pleasant and has plenty of features, although if you compare to a more expensive European rival, it will seem a little sparse and maybe a bit cheaper in appearance due to the gratuitous use of plastic. However, without the direct comparison, the cabin is a nice place to spend time. The stereo sounds great, and remains distortion free regardless of the volume. The only real downside is fuel economy. Anyone who requires great fuel economy should look elsewhere... frugality is not this car's purpose. The car's computer has shown as high as 22.4 mpg on the highway, while driving at typical freeway speeds with little throttle application. The observed low was 12.1 mpg - done in town on short trips while keeping my foot in the throttle as long as conditions allowed. If you can live with those numbers... an SRT8 might be for you. What I love most about the 300C SRT8 is that I really have two cars - a buttoned-up luxury sedan that turns into a sports car when you ask it to. The 6.1 Liter V8 produces 425 Hp and 420 lb/ft of torque - it's easy to forget how heavy this car is when on the gas! Luckily the Brembo brake calipers grab 14.7 inch rotors to slow the beast down with a tremendous force. 0-60 ranges from 4.5 seconds to 5.1 seconds depending on circumstances, and 60-0 can be done in as little as 110 feet - this from a 4200+ lb car! Highway cruising is less than effortless, it's very easy to cruise up over 100mph if your steering wheel is adjusted to block the top of your speedometer. I learned the hard way, but fortunately no law officers witness this flagrant violation. Deceptive speed, thy name is SRT8! Performance figures put it on par with the last-gen C5 Corvette, and equal to or ahead of it's 2012 rivals. The new Infiniti M56 is -on paper at least- a match for the 1st Gen SRT8, but at over twice the price. If you feel like swinging that level of payment, the 2012 300C SRT8 has been refined with a better interior, more power and better efficiency - some report over 27 mpg highway! The 300C SRT8 was redesigned for 2012, featuring redesigned exterior and interior styling, improved fuel efficiency and power, and an increased price topping over $50,000 The 1st generation was produced in limited numbers from 2005-2010, with a base price starting at just over $48,000. 2005 cars seem to be ma bit more expensive due the extra low production volume of this year, with 2006 models being slightly more affordable in spite of added features such as Bluetooth phone connection and the rear DVD player. 1st generation colors were initially Silver, gray and black, with Red being added in 2007. A green was extremely rare in 2008. I found my 2006 SRT8 at a dealer through Car.com. They wanted about $3000 too much for the car, and after several offers and counter offers, I had to walk away. A month later I saw it was still available, and for $1000 less than my best offer. I went back and made the deal. It was worth the wait, and worth every penny and more."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Happy College Student

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After driving this car we were veryn pleased with our decision. Handles great, looks awesome, solid, sharp and sporty. The navigation system is an added bonus. Heated seats will be nice this winter. Nice Nice vehicle!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from HemiGirl

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've owned and driven many cars in my lifetime, but this is by far my favorite! After test driving one, I knew this was the car I wanted, but after owning it I am even more impressed. The engineering and overall quality is so top notch that it's actually surprising, especially considering the price. On one hand, it is quiet and comfortable with an outstanding sound system so it feels like riding in a high end luxury car... until you step on the gas pedal! This car can MOVE!!!! I don't know about the touring model, but the Hemi C makes this an exciting ride! So much so, in fact, that my fiance has been a Mercedes & BMW fan for years, but is now considering getting the Chrysler 300 SRT8 instead. We both highly recommend this vehicle for anyone who's looking for style, comfort, speed and great value."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from hearingchic

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This a seriously remarkable car. Talk about having it all! It's comfortable, spacious, smooth and fast. I've thought about looking at new cars a few times but I've yet to find anything that compares to this car. I even drove a brand new 300C and I didn't even like it as well. Best car I've ever had!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from JFDR

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Had this car for 5 months now and it had 45,000 mi when I brought it home. Always sounded loose up front but handles very smooth. I think it could have used a tighter suspension always feels like it has an extra bounce to it. The HEMI 5.7 is powerfull and fun to drive! Gas miles avarage is 17 city and 20 highway approx... I like to step on the gas alot too so take that into account.. The inside is sweet, it has lots of room and plenty of trunk space. If you get the nav package it will take some getting use to. Stereo is nice and loud although, the stations don't all come in, I get lots of stations that I cannot listen to because they don't tune in good. It the stereo unit not my area. Outside build quility is is very nice. Chrysler made a solid car here and all the trimmings fit nicely. Big 18 inch tires make it look real cool. And the HID lights are awsome at night. If your worried about gas look at the 07 model not the 06.. I'm very happy with my 300 and so far do not have any complaints thus far.."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from I'll Have a V8

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I love my 2006 300C It's powerful, corners well for a car its size, and is very comfortable. It's a bit gas-thirsty but that's probably due to how I drive. The nav system is very slow and difficult to operate but that is the only design negative. The OEM tires lasted only 11,000 miles and there were some glitches fixed under warranty (I found better tires). But at 75,000 miles and over five years old, despite a couple of rattles and squeaks, it's still a very solid car. And it handles great in the snow due to it's traction control, especially since it's a powerful, rear-drive car. It's my daily driver no matter the weather and has gone over snowy mountain passes with aplomb. Biggest problem was at about 65,000 miles the water pump went out and that was an expensive fix. You have to change the spark plugs every 30,000 miles, too, and that gets expensive. The brakes seem barely adequate to the task of slowing this heavy car. But it's still a fun, comfortable, stylish ride and I can't imagine wanting to trade it in for anything made today."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from fat old man

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"just returned to Colorado from our first trip in this car. went to Oregon to see kids and grandkids. drove through all kinds of weather, snow, sleet, rain, 45-50 mile per hr. winds, even found some sun. car ran beautifully the whole trip. is AWD, so had no traction problems. got 17.1 mpg going into a 45 mph wind, got 24.2 with a 45mph tailwind. overall trip around 3200 miles w/ avg. 20 mpg. interior is leather and quite comfy. the hemi provided all the power needed on 2 lane highways to pass and was extremely smooth while mountain driving. with cruise on, it almost never picks up speed on a downhill. auto downshift to maintain speed. uphill never loses speed the only improvement I need to make to the vehichle is to have a passenger seat grab bar installed for my wife as she is disabled. moisture activated wipers were very handy to have as road conditions often changed rapidly. my wife appreciated the heated seats as weather changed frequently."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from DJ

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Yes this car takes fuel, but you probably already knew that getting into it. You'll blow all the other cars off the road with the Hemi too, even if you keep it stock. And its unmistakable appearance is so classy. A big boss on the road. Fits me perfect and plenty of room in the backseat for the kids. I do wish there wasn's so much plastic inside, but it't still really nice inside."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting