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The dealer finally found out that my front steering cradle was made wrong so they replaced it and no trouble since.
Thx
Remote won't work, alarm activates and car won't start. After the alarm stops I just open the door with the key and the alarm activates again. I put the key into the ignition the and the alarm stops. Everything is back to normal for a few weeks.
As usual, the dealers have no clue as to what could be wrong since "I am the only one" with the issue. No fault codes are recorded.
that will have problems.You just hope you don't get one of the bad ones.There is a theory that don't buy a car that was built on a Monday or Friday.Check the built date.
My car is in Kms. and I only have 18,000 Kms on it. I guess I have to get out there more!!!!
that they are obligated to fix until your satisfied.I would have them check your wiring system,it just hard to believe that you had 5 defected CD players.Good Luck
When my 06 Charger has more miles I will push it harder.
Thanks for ANY HELP!!
#25711 of 26207 02owner by fuzzywuzzy Nov 15, 2004 (10:57 am)
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Keep an eye out for water leaks when it rains. I had a simliar thing happen & found out a body seem tore open. I had a puddle of water in the drvers foot well when ever there was some big rain storms.
Water Leaks: How to find and fix.
Loose steering. Constantly correcting the steering. Very little feel of the road.
If I am driving at 60 mph the car starts to feel unsafe. Lack of precise steering. Car wonders all over.
Brakes are soft. Really have to press to get a reaction.
Windows too small, especially the front windshield. Can't even see some stoplights unless you lean way forward in some unnatural position.
Can't put my arm on the window sill - it is too high up.
On the plus side, this car feels very similar to my 1976 Grand Fury. Big hood, simple instruments, lots of room.
It does have a lot of power too. It is pleasant looking and I got a compliment from some guy who really liked my car.
I know I am used to European cars so I try not to factor that into the equation. Someone at work is planning on buying a 300 (currently has an Intrepid)and I am not sure if my concerns are real for most people. By the way, my last two previous cars were Jeeps which I really did like.
I know this is the place for buyers of 300's who for the most part love their cars. And it is upsetting when someone criticizes, but please let me know how you feel about these issues. :confuse:
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Although I agree there is a steering issue I don't think it's lack of road feel. I think it's too responsive to the road. If you're use to two finger driving you will be all over the road. But a firm, steady hand will keep the car on the straight and narrow.
Totally disagree with the brakes. I drove a rental Town Car a couple of weeks ago. For one relatively quick stop the brake pedal mushed down so far the edge of my shoe pressed down on the accelerator, making for a very exciting moment or two. There's absolutely no mushy-ness with my brakes. Maybe the problem here is yours being a rental.
The window size is a personal thing. Here in Tulsa, on a 100+ deg summer day, the smaller windows are quite pleasant. I personally don't find the reduced visibility an issue. As for viewing stop lights, I had similar issues with a 2006 Impala. And yes, you can't put your arm on the sill. But I never did that with my other cars since I'm usually driving with the climate control on Auto.
I've also heard complaints about the speed control stick (vs steering wheel controls) but found once I got use to it I could activate without having my hands leave the steering wheel rim, something you can't do if the controls are on the wheel. Drove that Town Car for a week and never got use to the steering wheel controls.
My only personal complaints are the stiff ride with the Hemi engine, and too much rear suspension noise. I'll be replacing the Conti tires pretty soon and that may address some of that. Have not had any mechanical issues so far. Love the power (it spoils you....). And the 20 mpg to and from work.
The more I drive the car the more I like it, it is just a shock after driving our Euro cars.
You are probably right about the steering but I find I have to constantly correct it, and there is almost a quarter turn of constant correcting.
The brakes are not a big problem, but in my own car they are more precise and if you make a panic stop the car knows it and will automatically apply full pressure.
I don't drive with the windows down but i still like to have my arm on the inside of the window sill. I have become used to not doing this, but would like to be able to...not a big thing.
The speed stick is awkword at first, but you do get used to it.
My own car has a much stiffer ride so I don't find the ride to be harsh...actually pretty good. Not sure what tires are on it but they are noisy.
I really like the power and if you owned a car from the 70s or 80s this is like driving the ultimate one of those. And that big hood really makes you feel you are driving a real car!
Getting to actually like it quite a bit but not ready to trade in my Euro car for one.
IMO it would be an amazing car if it was a little smaller, had a higher roofline with bigger windows, and had more precise steering. Overall, it is the best rental car I have ever had and makes for a pretty decent vehicle.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I like the car the more I drive it but too bad they couldn't get the Mercedes feel to the steering!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The most persistant problem has been the automatic wipers. Thrice, the dealer has worked on it and they still come on every time I give a turning signal. Sometimes they run at high speed when there is no rain, and sometimes they remain intermitant even when it is pouring.
Also, the trunk interior has caved in under the trunk lid opening.
I buy a car about every 3 to 4 years. The only new car that I 've owned with more issues was a 2000 S-Type, and Jaguar's ads for the 2001 S-Type boasted that 74% of the cars parts had be re-engineered. That made me feel all warm and fuzzy.
I'm already shopping for a replacement.
With that said, that limits me according to results from Googling, to Cooper, Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Firestone, and Bridgestone.
The only Goodyears are actually minivan tires.
It appears that the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires look like winners.
Thoughts/opinions of the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity or other recommendations would be appreciated. :confuse:
Thanks,
MikeSp
I have just noticed pitting on all 4 of my wheels. (18 inchers, if that matters) I live in Pittsburgh and they salt the roads like crazy, but has anybody else noticed this.
Thanks for the help.
What do you guys think? All the lease calculators online come out to a little more actually with those stats. What should I do? Is this a worthwhile deal? To purchase the car, the payment would be over $500 per month.
I like this car and I expected to see big panel gaps and some issues as people stated on forums. But now I believe why people also said "Chrysler doesn't stand behind their products".
To those people who consider Chrysler products as their daily drivers, be prepared to deal with quality issues during life expectancy of their products. If you want reliability and service, go somewhere else.
And to Mercedes Benz, they made a big mistake to associate with Chrysler. This kind of experience truly damage the image of a world class car manufacturer. Mercedes should sell Chrysler, NOW!!! They don't deserve it.
I've been very happy with the 300C and the 2 other Chrysler/Dodge's we have - Intrepid and Grand Caravan Sport.