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However, I was very surprised to learn that it did not have the automatic head lights that my 300M used to have (and I believe the 300C has got, too). I liked that convenience a lot. Also, I was disappointed that there are no memory positions for the seat. First I thought it was just my model (fully loaded though, minus sunroof) but when I looked it up it looks like it is not available. Am wondering why? I know the Dodge is supposed to be less expensive than the 300C (and is). But still... Didn't the Intrepid have automatic head lights? Anyone know why these conveniences were left out? Is there a way to later somehow add a memory system for the seat?
Also, driving above 65 mph there seems to be either some slight ratteling or some wind noise coming from the left side. I can't quite pin point yet what it is or where it is coming from. Somewhere around the driver's door though. Any ideas?
Thanks, Hans
I could be wrong but my understanding is this problem accompanied the earlier builds. Apparently the fix has helped many owners at least on the 300 forums that get a lot more posts than here. Dealer competency( i.e they know what they are doing)probably also plays a big role.
So my guess is they incorporated the fix on the fly at some point in time on the assembly line- thats why its a logical guess that the "later" builds(like my RT)will not have this problem.
As a previous poster indicated- Mine is sensitive to road crowning...so there may a slight drift to the right at times, but certainly no pull.
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Thanks,
SeadooSandi
The "Manufactured by..." sticker is on the painted section of the door where the latch mechanism is.
Keep in mind the date you purchased is completely independent of the vehicle build date-it may be one they just got in or one they have for few months. A good first guess is how many miles were on your car when you test drove it.
My RT only had three miles- so w/o looking at the sticker I knew it was fresh on the lot.
To remove the lower panel:
1. Open the driver’s door
2. Where the dash meets the door frame there is a long thin plastic trim piece aprox 10” long. Gently remove it by pulling the bottom part first then the top. There are two clips that hold it in; they will give to gentle pulling.
3. Now with that removed you will see the first of 2 screws to remove. Remove this screw.
4. The second screw is under the dash, you can’t miss it. Remove this one too.
5. THIS IMPORTANT!! Take not of how the lower dash piece meet up with the door frame. Putting it back the same way will help aligning the screw holes.
6. Now you can remove the lower trim piece. It is held on with 4 clips just like the side trim piece. To the right of the steering wheel there are 2 clips, one up and one down. To the left the clips are both on the top side by side. Gently pulling forward will release the clips.
7. Now the trim piece will be detached except for the parking brake release cable. You do not need to remove this from the trim piece.
8. Now you reach up and behind the old switch and remove it.
Just reverse the procedure for reinstall of the panel.
is this a common problem, the car has 100 miles on it.
gary
kcram
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I always like saving money, prefer cloth seats, and really want a smooth and quiet ride, so drove an SXT recently. It does ride more smoothly than the RT, and the cloth seats will be better in summer. The 3.5 V6 is fast enough, certainly as good or better than the 2002 Mountaineer V8 I will sell, plus the 2006 3.5 V6 models will have the Mercedes-Benz design 5 speed automatic, not the old Chrysler 4 speed used in the 2005 models, so the 2006 cars should be slightly quicker and provide slightly better mileage. I ordered the following:
2006 Magnum rear wheel drive
PPK Magnesium exterior color
B7D1 cloth seats with dark slate gray and light graystone interior
NAS Emission Equipment, 50 state
EGG V6 3.5 HO
26G Quick Order package, SXT
AMU Performance appearance group (will be standard in 2006)
RC-6 Boston Acoustics speakers
RAK - radio with 6-disc CD changer, casette, MP3
ADB protection package
RSP U-connect (Bluetooth)
RSA Sirius radio
XAP power pedals
By the way, the performance appearance group and the revised SXT wheels significantly improve the look of the SXT models. The first 300 I saw was an SXT rental, and the unattractive completely painted wheels really detracted from the car.
Donna
I am bringing my car into Feeny Dodge monday to have my Pull problem looked at and also my bizarre problem of AM stations not working....
Still love the car, but it is becoming more of a love/hate relationship then a love/lust
Hang in there all you "rightys"!!!
Donna
COLORS
-Cool Vanilla limited to retail units (not available for Fleet)
-Stone White added as Fleet Only availability
-Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat replaces Mineral Grey
-Deep Lava Red replaced by Linen Gold Metallic Pearl Coat
EXTERIOR
-Performance Appearance Group content added to Magnum SXT (Bright Grille Inserts, Bodyside Molding with Bright Insert, Fog Lamps, Body-colored Folding Heated Mirrors, 3.5L High Output Engine badge, Bright Headlamp Bezels)
-Performance Appearance Group option dropped
-Fender Molding Dropped from Magnum SXT's
-300 Touring/Limited Bodyside Moldings changed to RT design
-300 Touring/Limited, SXT Exterior Mirrors changed from folding to fixed (Magnum, Charger SXT)
INTERIOR
-Fold-flat Front Passenger Seat (Late Introduction, Magnum/Charger SXT, RT)
-Rear Door Ash Receivers removed from Smoker's Package
-Auto/Auto graphic added to sunroof switch (commonization)
-SXT/RT get Ash Receiver Door with Chrome Accent
-SXT (Leather)/RT get Satin Silver lower steering wheel spokes
-SXT/RT gets new Center Stack Bezel - Satin Silver (Magnum/Charger SXT/RT)
-Boston Acoustics badge added to mirror flag door trim
FUNCTIONAL
-New Tire Pressure Monitor Warning (300 Touring/Limited)
-New Tire Pressure Monitor Display (300C)
-Optional DVD Video Entertainment System in Center Console (Magnum/Charger SXT, RT)
-AM/FM/CD Radio (REF) gets Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
-Seat Belt Alert added
-SXT RWD new 17" Machined Aluminum Wheel (Magnum, Charger SXT)
-300 Touring new 17" Machined Aluminum Wheel (300 Touring)
-RT 18" Aluminum Wheel made optional on RWD SXT's (Magnum, Charger SXT)
-3.5L Engine RWD Models get W5A580 Transmission (Sept 2005, 300 Touring, Limited)
-2.7L Engines receive Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Transmissions (300, Magnum/Charger SE)
-Auto Headlamps & Express-up Windows added to Convenience Grp II (Magnum RT)
OTHER
-New Police Packages (Magnum, Charger)
-Charger Daytona Package (Charger RT)
-New SRT-8 models (6.1L Hemi & WA580 AS trans, 20x9.0 wheels, Magnum/Charger)
-Fleet Safety Convenience Group (300, Magnum/Charger SE)
-All Dodge Models get Hood Props, Chrysler models get Gas Props
-Cold Weather Group replaced by Engine Block Heater
-Optional Comfort/Convenience Group added to 300 Touring(includes: Power Passenger Seat, Heated Seats, Express up/down Windows)
Jude
A nearby dealer sold me the car (R/T, relatively lightly loaded - after all, it's all about the Hemi) under sticker. Same car. Much more pleasant experience. Didn't insult my intelligence by offering me a "special internet deal, huge savings - and still substantially over MSRP" like the Sunnyvale dealer did.
I'm aware that it's the dealer's prerogative to add to the sticker for popular models. But with the '06 coming soon, it's hard to stomach this sort of gouging - especially with competition in the area doing better than sticker. I guess there's a sucker born every minute, and these guys are counting on that.
The sad thing is that this sort of thing gives DC a bad name, and frankly, of the big 3, I see DC leading the way in making the US auto industry a world player, with GM and Ford far behind.
Does the mechanic that fixed the right pull on the 300 plan to share that info with DC so they can have a recall and get all of us fixed?
SeadooSandi
Jude
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kcram
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bill 35
I am considering leasing a Magnum RT AWD, or a 300C.
Test drove a Magnum RT yesterday (03/13/05). Car had maybe 100 miles on it.
Half way thru the test drive, I told the sales person that this car pulls to the right.
I have had cars before, that were nearly impossible to get to drive down the street straight. I DO NOT want another one.
I really like the Magnum, I REALLY REALLY like the lease prices I am getting. So I REALLY want to hear about this problem getting fixed.
P.S.-I was quoted the following on a fully loaded Magnum RT AWD: $1300 total out of pocket, 12k miles a year, 39 month lease, with tax in MN, $563.00 a month. THAT is a good price.
So please!!! I hope we can find out how to fix this problem.
Donna
Donna
With regard to the exhaust what kind of fix are you looking for? There is nothing broke, it's just quiet.
SeadooSandi
SeadooSandi
Jude
Jude
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