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The 300C Hemi looks pretty cool, but the back seat looks kinda cramped. Why are all the back seats in convertibles so small? What happened to the big and roomy muscle cars of yestyear?
Duals-SD-Haven't ordered the tips yet, but the ones you have are definitely what I'm going to get. I think they'll look fantastic against that deep slate. Should be a nice contrast, and the chrome will match my wheels! I haven't seen Ave's system, but I'll probably stick with a single pipe to the back for simplicity and to make it cheaper. Still have to have money left for the wood, tint, tuner kit, new tires, 18 inch wheels, etc.!! ;-)
Rog/Fuzzy-I'm not thinking so much about the performance gain/loss with the collector, I'm just looking for a bit more aggressive growl from the 6. I figure if it's too much, or if the drone is bad, it would be easy to have the shop put the front collector in. The only thing about sound files is that it's hard to judge the volume from them. The sound itself is obvious, but trying to figure out if it's a low or high volume growl is what's tough. I guess I'll just have to try it and see if I like it. Maybe I'll leave the rear muffler off too and just have a straight pipe to a dual tip!!!
-M
-Mike
scotian -- I apologize for even THINKING that the template might have been slightly crooked...I'm sure now it's the Chrysler wings!! Anyway it's very slight and I would never have noticed it except for scotian's STRAIGHT transparency. Compared to the ripples in the C pillars, it's a drop in the ocean!!
I had this link on my webpage for the spoilers. Maybe it will help.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/7501/spoiler.html
fastdriver
"On a metal tag in the engine bay on the radiator support. The code is three characters"
Tell me about it! I rinse off my car in the morning before work and dry it. By the time I get out of work at 3, it's covered with pollen. Going to wash it again now and put on some Z5 or Z2 because I bought a bra for this car. It has a sloping hood similar to Christine and I don't want hood chips so soon like I endured with Christine. I'm only going to put it on for highway trips. It's 2 pieces, so maybe I'll leave the hood one on more often then the bumper one. I don't think it's going to be any fun putting it on and off, but if I want protection, it's the price I have to pay. Good thing it came with directions and a diagram! LOL... Looks complicated!
fastdriver
Can hardly wait!
The passion and participation on this board helped me decide that this was the next car for me. Have always owned cars with enthusiastic, informative owner's groups (most recently a SHO: SHO Registry/NESHOC) and am happy to continue that.
Will be joining 300MClub.org soon.
'01
Shale green/slate gray
Lux group
4CD changer
Moonroof
Side air bags
$25800 (MSRP: $32615)
It was a tough decision because I really didn't want to give up PHG but in the end the deal seemed to good to pass over.
i have a 2001 stone white fully loaded, minus phg. since i havent driven one with phg i guess i dont know what im missing, i think this car handles beautifully, and besides, i like the smoother ride..
IMHO, you won't miss the PHP, unless you intend to drive 120 mph plus! Whereas the standard suspension gives a firm ride (firmer than many are used to), the PHP can be a little uncomfortable...at least that's how it felt to me when I test drove it.
One of the reasons I bought my 2000 300M was the passion I could sense from those posting on this forum -- it far exceeded any other forum! Even those that became unhappy with their M, did so with a passion -- fastdriver is a perfect example!
Anyway, I liked my M so much, I got another one for my wife last month. We now have M & M's (2000 & 2001)!
Good luck! I'm sure you'll love your car!
phases <---- wants to put his car for all to see!
If you are a long term car owner like I am (10 yrs/200k miles)I would reconsider the metalized films, and be sure they install the rear window tint on the outside of the backglass - regardless if you choose metalized or dyed tint.
I myself have Madico Granite series metalized film, 35% all around and extremely pleased. IMHO if you choose a nationally known brand, then the installer is what will make or brake the looks and longevity of your tint.
Mike
Any interest in posting prices members got for their M and where they got it at as well as satisfaction or not with their dealer? I mean if I got my "M" 3000 miles from home, perhaps some prospective buyer also wouldn't mind a little drive to get a better deal...
Sibe
I personally have not lost any FM stations, and am not familiar enough w/AM radio but you may loose the week AM stations w/metallized film - this is what is typically said about AM.
I am in Texas and dyed tint will turn purple in about 3 to 4 years due to UV sun damage, if you use a cleaner w/ammonia like windex that accelerates the fading. If you wish to have it retinted and it is installed on the inside of the rear window many shops have trashed peoples rear window defroster and anntena which is attached to the inside surface of the rear window. If you do not plan on being in this car for more than 3 to 4 years do not worry about it, it will be somebody elses problem.
Inside installs will be typically installed in strips, that will cause a seem that will become more apparent w/age. Also there will be a slight air space adjacent to each line of the defroster and anntena.
Sure the same tint will probably last longer on the inside vs outside, but a tint shop can easily replace film that is installed on the outside surface of the back window without trashing you anntena or defroster. I would hate to have to buy a new rear glass, $600?
Metalized film will definetly live longer if installed on the outside surface of the glass and it gives the same UV and heat rejection values regardless of % value. The color of metalized film is more stable since the color of the film is from the metal particles in it.
Just my two cents and experience
The car has 40 miles on the odo, 28 of which are mine :-} And of course it's got the regular new car warranty. But it does have a little "history" which accounts for the lower than normal price.
Is it Saturday yet?
lonestar - thanks for the information. There is a local place here in San Diego (Escondido) that uses 3M film and apparently is top notch. I'll ask about the metalized, outside mounting, seams and all that stuff. My buddy with an 01 camaro had his rear window done there all in one piece and it looks awesome. And that is a HUGE curved window.
-M
.Members can join in a chat session every Wednesday night at 10pm EDT
I paid 28,600 in march of 2000 for a 2000 M equipped with 4 disc cd , sunroof, chrome wheels, full size spare, wheel locks, locking gas cap, a full tank of gas, and an inspection sticker. I didnt take the $1000 rebate that was offered as I took the 5 year .9% financing for the full purchase price---worth several thousand dollars over equivalent regular financing. I think I got a very fair deal and although I have had some warranty probs which for the most part have been resolved, I have been very happy with my M.
This group can provide you with the expertise to put you at ease in installing many worthwhile mods including the dual exhausts, more efficient air intakes, wood trim installation, spoiler installation, side lights, custom clock faces and many other mods. We're just one big happy family here.
What are you going to call your M--most of us have chosen a name for their M's. I call mine "Lolitta"
Enjoy your new M for many hopefully trouble-free miles.
Easyrider300M
I paid 29.4K for a 2K with everything except chrome wheels a little over 1 year ago, but also got the .9 financing for 5 years.
I'd be curious to see how many SHO owners bought a 300M - I imagine quite a few. Now if we could only get Chrysler to put in a 5-speed....
i love this place i check it quite often (when im not at work)you all seem to to be very friendly and trustworthy. i sure hope so just sent roger a check lol!
p.s. havent come up with a name yet though i have been thinking
-M
LOL........ M&M's- I like it!
fastdriver
PS- You can call them Mike and Mary! ;-))
I had a '94 SHO (V-6) and a '96 SHO (V-8) before getting my '99 300M. I now have a '01 300M.
You're right on with your comments; the SHO had the grunt, but not much in the luxury department.
When you factor in the fact that the prices were about the same, inflation adjusted, there is no comparison.
I'm leaving work early today to go take one for a test drive. I plan to put it through it's paces on the highway, and also test out the PHG (if the dealer has one) on some twisty roads, as well as do some boring day-to-day stuff, like parking, backing, playing with all the gadgets, etc... just to be sure I get the best feel. I think I'll test out the TA again as soon as I'm done with that, so I can do a back-to-back comparison.
I was wondering, could everyone post a picture of their car?
I'd like to see a picture of one in each color. If (by chance) the M floats my boat, I may decide to get one TODAY... but then I'd be left with the problem of color choice! (I'm an artist and have a tendancy to like ALL colors equally) and, since the brochures aren't quite accurate with true color representation, it would help me a LOT if I could see all your pictures.
(Besides, this is a good chance to show off your girls)
THANKS MUCH!!
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It is Saturday yet?
Are you sure 35 is as dark as you can go? Granted, the sun is slightly harsher here in AZ, but we can go down to 5 in the back. I have two different tints but I don't find it that noticable. Even with the same on all windows, the front will look lighter because the windshield isn't tinted.
Igor
I still have to wait until tuesday....
Although, with the rented Impala, I'm doing things I would never dream of doing with *my* 300...
-m
p.s. 35 is deepest tint you can legally get here, in tn.
This has been a frustrating thing for many of us...is it the alignment, the goodyears, balancing...where do you start? The professionally trained 5* has the answer -- the crown in the road. However, they have been unable to explain to me why my car always drifts left, whether I'm on the left or right side of the crown...
Does moving the tires around help or do I just need to replace the goodyears? And if it is the goodyears, why are they a problem only on the 300M?
Just venting my frustration...