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Old 17-09-2005, 10:50 PM   #1
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Default Chrysler 300C DIESEL review (surprisingly good)

I think this car suits having a Hemi 5.7 V8, but this review would make anyone seriously looking at buying it, interested in the diesel option
I noticed Powerchip can take that diesel from 160kw/510Nm to 190kw/583Nm

http://www.cbg.ie/article.asp?listMode=review&ID=1032

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Old 18-09-2005, 12:59 AM   #2
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Not my cuppa..

Ford Oz should really put a lot of R&D into diesel engines - it's just what the Falcon needs.
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Old 18-09-2005, 03:20 AM   #3
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it looks nice but its not a Ford
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Old 18-09-2005, 08:39 AM   #4
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It will be interesting to see how well this does in the Aussie market.

Its got a V8 (or a v6), its proberly the best rwd sedan to come out of the USA in nearly 30 years. Its based off a Merc E class and uses many merc mechanicals.

300c
Length 4999mm
Width 1881mm
Height 1483mm
Wheelbase 3048mm

Ford Falcon
Length 4916 mm
Width 1864 mm
Height 1444 mm
Wheel Base 2829 mm

Ford Fairlane Ghia
Length 5153 mm
Width 1862 mm
Height 1493 mm
Wheel Base 2919 mm

Holden Commodore
Length 4891 mm
Width 1842 mm
Height 1450 mm
Wheel Base 2788 mm

Holden Statesman
Length 5237 mm
Width 1847 mm
Height 1459 mm
Wheel Base 2939 mm

So its a little bigger than a Falcon but small than a 'lane or a Stateo. Has a massive wheelbase tho, even bigger than a Stateo, which makes it look much bigger.

If it was up against a VY and a AU it proberly would have carved a pretty big market. But upagainst the current range its going to struggle a bit. But a viable 3rd option for corperate carparks should make it interesting.
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Old 18-09-2005, 11:43 AM   #5
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Its going to $70k+, Falcon and Commo have nothing to worry about.
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Old 18-09-2005, 06:24 PM   #6
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I want one! but in the v8 hemi.but couldnt justify spending 80 grand on one hopefully there resale value turns out to be as bad as ford and holden LWB
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Old 19-09-2005, 10:51 AM   #7
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My Parents have just ordered one, for delivery in November. When I read the list of options and the brochure I was really impressed. I am a FORD person through and through, but you've gotta like anything that comes out with a HEMI V8 in it.

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