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By the way how much are Dylithium Crystals going for in your part of the world?
She most likely would have told you the same thing if she had seen the chips in person. I hope they do something for you, but I wouldn't get my hopes up too high UNLESS you called the corporate offices in Auburn Hills! That was where I got the MOST satisfaction. It wasn't from the "5-STARS" or the factory reps. I had chips on my hood the very first week I had the car. That was in June of 98 driving on regular paved roads and on I-95. I still say it's the sloping hood more then the paint job.
sleepymw-
Couldn't remember exactly what the problem was. I guess with 5(?) kids things can get a little hectic. ;-)) Sorry it didn't work out. Hold on to that number for future use. I still have it in case you misplaced it. The Acura is great! I have over 4,700 miles on it since 3/28/01! I NEVER drive that much in such a short period of time. I just love to get in it and drive! I'm like the guy in their TV commercial who gets in his Acura in NY and ends up in MAINE in a restaurant. The counter guy asks him if he's there on vacation. The Acura guy says NO- just lunch! LOL... That's me! Only one visit to the dealer so far for an oil change that was only $9.99! NEVER expected that. Thought for sure it would be more like $29.99.
Still seeing anywhere from 2-4 300's a day now. When I had Christine, I never saw that many in a week. They still make my head turn, but...........
fastdriver
I have a lifetime wheel balance & rotate at my 5* so I have him change the oil and rotate the tires (he didn't know I have 5 wheels...heh heh) every 5,000 miles. It takes about an hour, and I go down the block for breakfast while I wait.
If there is a problem, like a stripped plug, it's HIS problem, not mine!
Anywho, I continue to enjoy this wonderful car. As is oft mentioned, I believe its forte to be high speed cruising with ample power in the upper revs. Smooth, stable and powerful at 60, 70, 80, 90mph....
Highs continue to be STYLING (those who disagree are just wrong!), good handling and power, decent mpg (overall about 21 using 87. Mostly local driving). Comfort, room and value. The only low is build quality not quite up to the Japaneese or Europen competitors. However, nothing has fallen off or is rattling. Just uneven panel gaps. And a little less road noise would be nice, but I believe that has been addressed with each new model year.
With the reliability I've experienced and read about I'm hoping that with the new LH cars (introduced in '98, I believe), Chrysler has opened a new chapter in it's book of reliability. I would, and have, reccomended this car (and it's relatives) to anyone looking for a great car and value. How can Chrysler be losing so much money with such a nice range of automobiles???
Here's to the next 24,000 miles. I hope y'all continue to enjoy your Ms as much as I do mine. Stock or modified!!!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
The outside drivers door window trim behind and just below the window always bulged out, and was fixed. It was an annoying thing to see in the drivers mirror.
The drivers inside door panel was replaced. I don't see any extra hole as has been reported here -- whoever has the extra hole in their replacement panel, exactly where is it?
The delaminating trunk CHRYSLER lettering is gone. Now I have two large and one small sets of new, unused lettering.
They were able to find the squeaking in the front end and replaced the bearings on the tops of the two front struts, and sway linkages. They had never encountered this before, so keep this in mind if your front end ever starts squeaking as you turn the steering wheel.
The only things I paid for were an oil change, tire rotation, and part of the 3-day car rental, which ended up being the bulk of my bill.
Stay away from the Ferengy owned places though they'll rip ya off fer sure 8-)
Sibe
Hope that helps!
As most of you already know, we still have some rattles and creaks in different areas all around the car. They are, at most, just annoyances but should not even exist in a car that costs this much. We've already been to the dealer 3 times about the noises but no fix is in sight, just turn the radio up and tune them out I guess. Then, are the shrunken weatherstripping on all the doors and the tapping lifters at start-up. We still haven't had a chance to get the rubber strips replaced and as for the tapping, I don't know whether to even bother with it--the problem just seems too common and with no known fix, I really don't believe that any local dealer would be able to do anything. The noise still worries us though, do you think it is causing or will cause any damage inside the engine?
But then are the recent issues. Just this evening, I heard, very clear and loud, a kind of one-time pop or tap (doesn't really describe it well at all, but I'm at a loss for words) or some other strange-sounding noise along with the clicky tapping when the car was started. Loud enough in fact that I heard it inside the car, over everything else, with all the windows shut. I asked my wife and she said, "Oh yeah, I've heard that the last few days but just tried to ignore it. Just as long as it starts and moves...".
Coming home, then, we almost wrecked a few times because the windshield would not un-fog. It was about 75 degrees outside and muggy, but no matter what we tried, the windshield refused to clear. Have any of you had similar experiances? I can almost swear something is wrong with the HVAC system because it has had no problems doing anything like this before.
Finally, though we got home. Such a nice, calm, smooth, and relaxing 20-minute drive home from the beach--almost good enough to make you forget some of the problems (or at least it works that way for me). My wife, though, who this car belongs too is starting to get really angry. She's always telling me that she didn't need to pay $30 grand for a chintzy piece of crap--that's what she calls the car. More and more, I am starting to see where she is coming from but I will always love the M. Well, enough chit chat, I'm going to bed.
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After seeing no sign of the chrome shifter I ordered on the 8th, I quintuple-checked with Mechanicsville Dodge. Finally they realized that, yes indeed, they were sending me an all-leather one. Needless to say, I cancelled my order.
Caveat emptor.
my wife said "oh !?@($#"
mwahahaha!!!!
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chrysler300mownersassocation
i believe theres was a 99 as well. still under warrentee? even if not id take it to a 5* are at least give it a shot.. good luck, keep us informed.
Please go ask your mommy and daddy to increase your allowance. That way, you can quit the drive thru window and buy a real car.
In any case, let's remember the part of the TOU that says "I understand that civility and respect underlie the success of an on-line community such as Town Hall" and continue to discuss the vehicle rather than each other.
Thanks.
Pat
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Does anyone know if there is a quality overlay or "mod" available for the 2000 model?
I went to wooddash.com, but they don't have anything for the steering wheel.
Also, changing my vanity plate from DVYNE M, to "5* GUY" (Five Star Guy). In California, you can now get symbols (such as a heart, star, plus sign, or even a hand).
I thought this combination had a perfect double meaning, for me and the car.
If you're in So. Cal, watch for me!
Melton Chrysler
Claymore, OK
800-535-2952
ask for Lori Kruis
Anothe benefit is no sales tak if you live outside OK.
I put it on a credit card and rec'd the official Chrysler warranty papers and card in about 10 days.
One caveat: Check all the deductible options, they have a big effert on the price. I paid $630 for a $0.00 deductible, 3yr, 60,000 miles Maximum Care plan.
Anyone in California wanting DVYNE M, it'll be available again in about a month.
Now the last few days, we have been getting some strange noises at start-up. For the last few months, it has been the common tapping lifter noise but now there is an addition. After the key is turned, the engine now makes a rather loud knocking sound that is heard along with the lifters. I'm getting a little worried that we'll be having some major problems in the near future. Anyone know what this may be?
denverm- I know that I tend to "re-post" things sometimes, but I don't do it on purpose. As for the weatherstripping, we really haven't had a chance to get them replaced but for you and everyone else on this boards sake (yeah, like I care!), I'll try not to talk about them again.