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If it's a useful comparison, my '01 will operate the rolling code garage door opener from 200 feet away, I never have to wait for it in the driveway.
Mikeyjohn - TSB number 08-19-00 please see http://www.alldata.com/TSB/12/001239EO.html It involves replacing the antenna. It supposedly improves the range. Right now, I have to practically be IN my garage in order to open my garage. The service writer knew what I was talking about immediately.
denverm - I'll let you know if I have better luck.
http://www.geocities.com/custom_lh/Intake_Install.html
Sorry for the confusion, although I think you know what I mean since you've been around a long time too. I meant- slowing down for a red light that changes to GREEN before you come to a complete stop. Accelerating with Christine confused her and resulted in sloppy shifting. I'm sure Christine is/was not the only one with this "characteristic".
mikeyjohn-
Homelink range problem new?? No, been around since 1999. I didn't click on the TSB that was given to you above from Alldata, but if that's not the one, let me know. I have it in my file from the NHTSA site. When they replaced my antenna, I could open Christine from "across town"! ;-))
All-
This might be of some interest to the do-it-yourselfers here- http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/questions/KNOCKIN.html
Also, I guess that phone call that I received on 4/25/02 from my original Chrysler dealer, Madison Chrysler-Plymouth of Madison, CT, wasn't clear enough for them when I finally vented after years of silence in dealing with THEM. Today, they followed up with a letter from the business manager as if they never made a call or knew of my disatisfaction or the fact that Christine has been gone for over a year now.
Anyway, it might be of interest to those of you who plan on keeping their cars. It states, in part, "I have sent you this letter to inform you that Madison Chrysler has just been given the ability to offer you a Daimler Chrysler NEW CAR service contract that can cover your 1998 300M for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles. This means Daimler Chrysler will cover your vehicle for mechanical problems and labor for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles. This covers your vehicle much like your 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, which came with your vehicle. As long as your vehicle has less than 48,000 miles and you contact me before 06/16/02 you qualify. There is also a 12 month 0% interest payment plan available".
This info might be available from your "award winning 5-STAR" dealer too? Wouldn't hurt to ask. If one Chrysler dealer can offer it, I don't see why others can't. Hope this saves someone some money and some grief for those nearing 3 years/36,000 miles.
fastdriver
However that's much better than having a car whose tranny fails during a highway merge and needs a complete replacement.
That's much better than not knowing whether the replacement tranny is going to fail too.
I hear you! Now you know how I felt about Christine. Never knew what was going to happen next.
fastdriver
I drove the new BMW 7 series recently. Was cruising along ad 40mph and floored the throttle. The car delivered a long hesitation while the trans tried to figure what gear to shift into.
The dealer's explanation: "the car has an adaptive transmission that needs a while to learn how you drive."
I always thought that flooring it meant GO, no matter how you drive.
That and the insidious "I-Drive"...thanks, but no thanks!
http://hotbar.com/galleries/galleriesOnLine.asp?catid=107198
so would you consider the Hemi M when it comes out in 04
I bought a 7yr 100k for my 01LHS for about 60% of what Chrysler Corp. was quoting. This site is a 5* in Iowa who discounts the factory warranty.
paperwork comes direct from Chrysler they sell all three levels of warranty so be sure to know which one you are buying from them or a dealer.
I have owned mopars for over thirty years and loved all of them BUT lets face facts, the are not the most dependable. If you really plan to keep it for full time of warranty you will most likely save money getting the warranty. A good friend of mine is a 5* service writer who swears by them and he sees more than all of us do as to what is being fixed. "Ask yourself do you feel lucky?"
As for rates in general - chryslerwarranty.com seems to have the best rates. They also don't care about mileage - just years old...
http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html
Today is Wednesday, Chatroom Night at 10:00pm EST/EDT. Hope to see some of youse there.
Slightly off post, will most likely be going out to Phoenix, AZ end of July to a place called "Pointe Resorts Condominiums", south Mountain Resorts. I bought into a pre-paid vacation plan, and this place is one of the places in their inventory. Does anyone know anything about this place? In a complete departure from my wife's normal "take a vacation and run yourself ragged seeing everything" type of vacation, this place has spa's, etc....Apparently near the Grand Canyon? 300Michael---where are you when I need you?
Doc
I myself prefer vacations in the Caribbean...no siteseeing...just R&R..
The Grand Canyon is about 2-3 hours away to the south rim. You can also stop and visit a couple of cute little towns on the way. Sedonna is right off the highway, but getting a little too 'commercialized' so to speak. Jerome is about 15-30 min from the highway and a lot more like Sedonna used to be; very quaint.
Have a good trip!
The 300m special has stainless steel or aluminum door sill plates with the 300m special badge.
I talked to my 5* dealer who does not have the part in stock nor could the guy at the parts counter get me a number.
Thanks,
As already said, end of July is monsoon season. But "monsoon" describes the wind more than the precipitation. Temps will be in the low hundreds with relatively high humidity for the area. As comparison, in June we typically see 110-115 degrees with 5-15% humidity for a heat index of 105-110. July feels hotter because of the humidity.
Stay close to the pool. Find a shady spot. If you must go into the sun, wear a big hat. SPF 5000 is the recommended sun screen. Don't wear rubber soled shoes, as they'll melt on the asphalt. If you feel you must, you can try to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but it makes a nasty mess. It's easier and cleaner to set the frying pan on the sidewalk and fry your egg that way rather than directly on the concrete; you'll just have to leave the pan in the sun for a while before you try to fry the egg.
Right across Baseline from the Pointe is one of the local Fry's electronics stores. Try not to have too much fun in there. The wife might be more interested in shopping at Arizona Mills, which is across I-10. (Sure, a mall is a mall, but it's close and has an Imax theater). You'll have to go to 300michael's neighborhood for "real" shopping.
Igor
Good luck
Nope. No price quote for this 7/100,000 warranty on my "1998" 300M! ;-)) Mmm.....maybe that was the problem. Christine was a "1998" model and not a 99! ;-))
I'd give you their web address, but it's not working! ;-)) Guess you could try their phones- 203-245-0451 or their FAX 203-245-7694.
fastdriver
If your lease is through another party (e.g. - B of A), you may find them very eager to deal -- financial institutions don't want cars. Chrysler already has a place for the car (the dealer), and besides, they hope to get you into another new car!
I was just wondering. I thought they might be getting a little softer since they lowered the residual on their new car leases.
Keep in mind that the extended warranties are NOT simply an extension of the new car warranty as many salesmen claim in their pitch (e.g. they do not cover body & trim, wear items, etc.). I think the decision to buy one of these plans has to be individualized based upon your comfort level (e.g. ability to "self-insure" against unexpected repairs), reliability record for your car, expensive options, etc. I feel it's best to buy only a carmaker's warranty (not 3rd party), and for DC I went with the Maximum Care (DC's best coverage) as the price differential was not great vs their lesser "Added Care" plan. Remember that these plans are very profitable for both the automaker & the dealer to sell because ON AVERAGE they charge more $$$ than the AVERAGE vehicle will require in covered repairs.
Jon
LOL... Glad you said "on average"! If I had kept Christine and got this warranty, I know they would have lost more money than the $3,300 they spent on her in the first 33 months I had her.
fastdriver
Jon
I'm off 'til Monday but maybe Otto' can take a look. (between wheels-on and water test inspection, plastic bins should have a vendor label)
As most have said it is near the hottest time (June, July, and August)of the year. Just make sure they turn off the the sauna and spas so you will not look like lobsters, or cook like them, LOL. Fry's Electronics is a great place (not the market) to hang out. They have a nicer one near me in the north section. The wifie will like shopping in Scottsdale (Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road, and the eastern side of Camelback Road has the exclusive shopping. Oak Creek Canyon is a great drive on the way to Flagstaff.
Maybe we can have a local get together for a short time, LOL, come to think of it, I do not think is is possible for M'ers to have a short get together, while you are out here.
Just bring your NASA air conditioned suits.
Easyrider300M
I'm thinking Sedona is farther than Tucson, but that might be because I'm in the south east valley. I think Flagstaff is about twice as far from Phoenix as Tucson is, and Sedona is closer to Flag than here. Maybe 90 miles to Tucson and 120 to Sedona. But these are just guesses.
Ah, yes. The drive on 60 towards Vegas can be a blast. It's much safer now that they've upgraded much of the road. And you get to see such great cities as Nowhere and Bagdad.
Igor
WHERE in Newport? I can be there ASAP.
fastdriver
I just checked a Newport calendar of events, but I don't see anything listed.
fastdriver
Thanks. You're right! I just called there. The lady said that it is an "informal" meeting. The cars are parked outside until Sunday.
If the weather is nice, I might just take a ride up. Might be going anyway for Mother's Day.
Thanks for the info. Any 300's like my 63?
fastdriver