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On March 13,'05 my wife and I took a road test in the new 300c. Yes the hemi was awesome power fast, but...the car pulled to the right very much. So much that I could have changed lanes when I took my hands off the steering wheel. My other main concern was the car's rear window and high door windows has some limited vision. The interior was 'nice' and for that kind of money it should have been' stunning'. I asked the salesman about the price and he said it was the sticker price: $36,320. This car has been out a year already and the dealers seem to be doing the same thing they did with the pt cruiser. This car had only 26 miles on the odometer.On to Cadillac....
I too wanted to buy the 300c hemi and thought I would be paying MSRP and not "sticker" price. Boy was I wrong! The price difference was $3000., the kind salesman said he could twist the arm of his manager to lower the price by $300. What a guy! This car has been out a full year and the dealers are still playing "gouging games" I am talking about clearwater Fla. I'll wait till the '06 comes out or the year's end. Regards Tom C.
Don't think by waiting that the prices will come down. Not as long as the vehicle is so popular. Remember, this vehicle has won more first year awards than any other production car made.
No, what's on the sticker (i.e. "MSRP + Market Value Adjustment" BS) is the sticker price.
Mine was ordered day after Thanksgiving
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Ordered ours on September 27th and delivered on April 9th. You might want to reconsider the navigation system, it was worth the extra dollars.
$ 1,445., but with all the electronic options added on a 300C, will be worth it.
I want to purchase the Max Care 6yr/100K plan, but dealer wanted MSRP. I know about chryslerwarranty.com, but are there ANY other online / phone places from which you can purchase this plan discounted?
Also, the Maintenance Care Plus 7/75 plan - dealer quote was $1255, chryslerwarrranty.com says this MUST be purchased from my local dealer - true?
Any leads on where to buy the DCX service contract and prepaid maintenance plans at a discount would be much appreciated!!
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Boone, NC...here I come!
Can you please give me the contact info on that dealer
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A dealer about 30 miles away had one that sounded like a good fit for a test drive.
We went there Saturday morning and took it for a spin. Walked around and kicked the tires, chatted briefly with the salesperson and left. (Sales guy: What was your purpose in visiting us today? Us (honestly): We just wanted to actually SEE a 2006 and drive it, so we can make a decision about ordering.)
Went to lunch (back near our house). Talked and talked. Car (on lot) had everything we wanted, except had 2nd level Sound/Nav package instead of 1st level (7 speakers, bigger amp) - in addition to Nav/sound, we got UConnect, Sirius, Protection Group, moonroof, etc., almost everything offered. Car also did NOT have the stuff we didn't want (DVD system in rear seat, smokers' group, engine block heater). Brilliant Black, our first-choice color.
Although we've bought our past 2 Chryslers from a closer dealer, and had spoken with them about getting a 300C, we had received NO follow-up calls, etc., despite our request to keep us informed when a 2006 showed up. So, decided we didn't owe loyalty to that dealer.
Went back to test-drive dealer and sat down to "talk turkey." MSRP/selling price: $40,845. Lease term: 39 months. Mileage/yr during lease: 18k. Initial price immediately came down to high $38k (I don't remember exact number) and lease info worked out. We drove the car home about 2 hours after we walked back in the door.
Absolutely love the car - and so does everyone else who's seen it. (The owners of the company I work for tell me it "looks good in our parking lot.")
The dealer we used: Contemporary Chrysler Dodge, Milford NH.
Like someone above, I'm interested in the "Bentley"-style grill. Any recommendations for which one actually fits best and is highest quality? (I found a plethora of them on ebay.)
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ANYONE who can give ANY advice on what i can get with around $27,000 plz do so ...willing to take a bit of miles on it if it can get me the 300c
First I used my zip code, then zip codes close to me in Central and Northern California.
I was able to check out very many dealerships' inventory. I then asked for a quote on the ones that I liked.
I found the best deal, and then bought the car.
I bought a 2005 Silver Chrysler 300C with everything except for the wood package.
I could have got a better deal on a 2006.
I wanted the 2005 for the 7year and 70000 mile power train warranty.
I paid $1250.00 below MSRP.
I feel that could have done better if I tried a little harder.
I am happy!
I am recent new owner of a 2006 300C down in south Florida. It's brilliant black with all of the options except U-conn and the new rear DVD. It came from the dealership with the "Bentley" style grill and a spoiler. All I can say is what a difference in the look the new grill makes over the factory. I saw them all over e-Bay for about $250. That is the best pricing I found on them so far. I highly recommend doing it, it gives the car a whole new look. The first day I drove it to work it turned every head in the parking lot and I had several people stop by my office to compliment on it.
Congrats on your new car!
Jeff
If anyone has any expamoples of leasing prices, I would appreciate kn9owing the range.
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I love this car. One recall re: the radiator support brackets was fixed and I lost a rocker panel to road debris, but it runs great, has none of the defects mentioned by many others, and gets reasonably gas mileage-19/26.
MSRP is 36,585 and invoice is 33, 884. Is this a reasonable deal? Thanks, ES
I need some assistance on what to do. On 12/2/04 I ordered a 2005 300C with AWD. I was told it would take 10 weeks to come in. In March the dealer told me that production stopped on the 2005's. The dealer then told me that I am now on the list to receive a 2006 300C AWD when they are available at no additional cost. Great! Now it is almost July and I have heard (through other Chrysler dealers) that the 300C will not even start production until the end of September. I have a Vehicle Order # and have called Chrysler custoemr service but they have no answers either. Has anyone else heard of this delay or how long it may take? I love the car but cannot wait almost a year for delivery. Unfortunately, the RWD is not an option for me, otherwise I would have ordered it a while ago.
I purchased my 06 300C for 1% over invoice. Don't know where you are but different markets are getting very different prices as you can see from the Cali prices.
I have been offered another C for 1% over invoice (actually invoice + $350 in "service fees". A better deal--in Myrtle Beach, SC. I am strongly considering that one, it is equipped more to my liking and is a better deal.
I can't imagine what the dealers in California are doing.
These are not Lamborghinis or Bentleys (even though they may look like one).
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I just bought a brand new 2006 fully loaded 300C in northern Cali for Invoice +$100!
It can be done. It took three days of going to the dealership and walking away but it works. I read an article that said the demand for the 300C is dropping. Better deals are ahead.
They got me on the warranty though! I tried to negotiate but they stood their ground. Win some... lose some.
Please don't pay MSRP+ anymore.... you are only fueling the fire for future purchasers. I know the rules are no dealer names so I won't do that. I can say that it was about an hour north of San Francisco and it is possible to get invoice.
Don't let these salesman BS you! See you on the road my friends... I have graduated from the "prices paid" post to the "Modification" post.... (sniffle, sniffle)
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Dealer is in northeast South Carolina. :shades: :shades: :shades:
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I ordered my new warranty in early August for my 300 that I bought in September '04 and got my warranty paperwork from Chrysler 3 weeks later. The service people at the dealership were very helpful and professional.
For those looking for a new Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicle I would suggest you use the information from Siemans's website to get your dealership of choice to give you a better deal on the extended warranty. If they refuse and you still want the warranty simply buy it from the guys at Siemans.
I purchased a Land Rover LR3 for the full sticker price I’m not making that mistake again!
Thanks for all your help!
Tim