300C versus FPV or HSV

dogwatch2 · 14-06-2006, 11:34 PM

For those considering getting a 300C instead of a FPV or HSV, the 300C in the USA "consumerreport.org" rate the 300C in the least reliable large sedan group..."Most reliable SEDANS: Lexus GS300/GS430*, Infiniti M35/45*, Lexus IS300 (2005), Honda Accord Hybrid*, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord 4-cyl., Lexus LS430 .........Least reliable SEDANS: Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-3, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 5-Series (V8), Audi A8, Chrysler 300 (V8)*, BMW 7 series". ......SO aussie buyers beware!!

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all4ford · 15-06-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dogwatch2

For those considering getting a 300C instead of a FPV or HSV, the 300C in the USA "consumerreport.org" rate the 300C in the least reliable large sedan group..."Most reliable SEDANS: Lexus GS300/GS430*, Infiniti M35/45*, Lexus IS300 (2005), Honda Accord Hybrid*, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord 4-cyl., Lexus LS430 .........Least reliable SEDANS: Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-3, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 5-Series (V8), Audi A8, Chrysler 300 (V8)*, BMW 7 series". ......SO aussie buyers beware!!

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Yeah but I cant see anyone not buying Mercs or BMWs because of this.

Deadman · 15-06-2006, 10:26 AM

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Yeah but I cant see anyone not buying Mercs or BMWs because of this.

Exactly... BMW's have been known as duds for a long time, but people still buy them - it's the Badge. Same thing will happen with the 300C. It's also the same reason people didn't buy Mitsubishi's when they made the best local 6cyl cars in the mid-late 90's - the Badge. It's one of the main reasons cars sell / don't sell.

Laminge · 15-06-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dogwatch2

For those considering getting a 300C instead of a FPV or HSV, the 300C in the USA "consumerreport.org" rate the 300C in the least reliable large sedan group..."Most reliable SEDANS: Lexus GS300/GS430*, Infiniti M35/45*, Lexus IS300 (2005), Honda Accord Hybrid*, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord 4-cyl., Lexus LS430 .........Least reliable SEDANS: Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-3, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 5-Series (V8), Audi A8, Chrysler 300 (V8)*, BMW 7 series". ......SO aussie buyers beware!!

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It is not the 300c we should be comparing, its the SRT8, lets get that right before quoting useless information from the states to line up our cars.

I rather listen to owners experience, or try it myself.

cwhast · 15-06-2006, 11:59 AM

hmm all the "most reliable" were Japanese cars...
funny... America kicked their asses in WW2, now they're fighting back.. economically.
it was bound to happen

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

It is not the 300c we should be comparing, its the SRT8, lets get that right before quoting useless information from the states to line up our cars.

I rather listen to owners experience, or try it myself.

Useless information hey...thats a little harsh as he does quote its a (V8) so it cant be that far off. If its the 300 srt8 then it will cost u well over $70 000 so it could be the 300c Hemi v8, which is a slug but ud think if one was a lemon thed both be a lemon. If the xr6t was a pile off crap, i wouldnt expect the typhoon to be breakn any records.

Also its always better to hear from unbiased people anyhow...not owners!!!!!

XA-Coupe · 15-06-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

Also its always better to hear from unbiased people anyhow...not owners!!!!!

cool.. so experience means nothing these days ... yay

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 08:09 PM

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cool.. so experience means nothing these days ... yay

experience from unbiased people is the key here i think. U wouldnt bag a car u bought with ur own hard earnd cash would u, therefore mag comparos and other public discussions is what i was thinking off bud...

Melz · 15-06-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

experience from unbiased people is the key here i think. U wouldnt bag a car u bought with ur own hard earnd cash would u, therefore mag comparos and other public discussions is what i was thinking off bud...

Who says the journalists in car magazines aren't biased....

XA-Coupe · 15-06-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

experience from unbiased people is the key here i think. U wouldnt bag a car u bought with ur own hard earnd cash would u, therefore mag comparos and other public discussions is what i was thinking off bud...

For starters, I would learn to spell .. or not be so lazy to use sms speak.
Secondly, read what you are saying ... you would take the word of someone who hasn't driven one for all you know over someone who has experience. Don't take unbiased ( assuming it is ) to mean knowledgable.

**russellw** · 15-06-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

experience from unbiased people is the key here i think. U wouldnt bag a car u bought with ur own hard earnd cash would u, therefore mag comparos and other public discussions is what i was thinking off bud...

There is where you make your first mistake - assumption. I've always presented an unbiased view of the cars that have filled my garage (as a little trawl through these forums will testify to) and if it has flaws then I'm happy to say so.

In terms of the quality surveys I will be waiting for the results of the Euro JD Power one before commenting because their cars are built in Austria like ours are and not Canada where the US survey cars are built. Not that I would expect them to rate all that highly any more than the local product would as they are based on faults per hundred vehicles.

There are certainly some things I would (and no doubt will) improve but thus far quality and build related issues have been less than my experience with the last 3 Ford vehicles at a similar stage in time. The only one thus far being a misaligned headlight which compares favourably against the GT-P which racked up 3 faults before the same 2,500 km mark.

Cheers
Russ

LUXO_8 · 15-06-2006, 12:05 PM

isnt the 300c we get different to the one the US gets.............in that ours are built in austria instead of the states....

ours is probably a lot better than the US spec

XRated · 15-06-2006, 12:13 PM

Wayne, I think it's only the SRT-8 version that is built in Austria, but I could be totally wrong!

LUXO_8 · 15-06-2006, 12:22 PM

i was pretty sure all RHD chryslers are built there..... could be way off though

AuFairlaneV8 · 15-06-2006, 05:38 PM

Im bettin if you could find these stats on cars sold in Australia FPV and HSV would not be in the most reliable list.

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 05:48 PM

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Im bettin if you could find these stats on cars sold in Australia FPV and HSV would not be in the most reliable list.

true, but id hope our big boys could at least out gun the toyota camry an Honda accord in that list,,,shame

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T3ts50 · 15-06-2006, 06:58 PM

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true, but id hope our big boys could at least out gun the toyota camry an Honda accord in that list,,,shame

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I would to, but I serously doubt it

Laminge · 15-06-2006, 05:51 PM

Hey

If you want to stick your head into the books and enjoy the facts and figures from them, I will even give you a nice AFF bookmark.

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 08:06 PM

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Hey

If you want to stick your head into the books and enjoy the facts and figures from them, I will even give you a nice AFF bookmark.

hahah dont make me laugh man...this forum is all about numbers,facts and figures and how to crunch them anyhow.

cArSiK · 15-06-2006, 08:10 PM

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hahah dont make me laugh man...this forum is all about numbers,facts and figures and how to crunch them anyhow.

^ Figures Fool and Fools Figure.

Im not sure what your saying.

XA-Coupe · 15-06-2006, 08:28 PM

Over the years I have noticed that journos are generally very biased .. it's human nature. I mean, they voted the Camira the car of the year FFS !!

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

Over the years I have noticed that journos are generally very biased .. it's human nature. I mean, they voted the Camira the car of the year FFS !!

haha thats damn sad when your biased to a camira

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XA-Coupe · 15-06-2006, 08:34 PM

The point is, just because they are journalists their opinin isnt automatically valid.
You learn there are some journos that try to work around their biases and some that are just gerbils that pump out whatever they think will sell.
BTW, all the cars they have in the same class as the 300c are about half the size of it.

1TUFFUTE · 15-06-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

The point is, just because they are journalists their opinin isnt automatically valid.
You learn there are some journos that try to work around their biases and some that are just gerbils that pump out whatever they think will sell.
BTW, all the cars they have in the same class as the 300c are about half the size of it.

what you mean, the 300c is lighter than a gt and a srt8 is only 20kg heavier i think. which one u talking about???

Bossxr8 · 16-06-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

The point is, just because they are journalists their opinin isnt automatically valid.
You learn there are some journos that try to work around their biases and some that are just gerbils that pump out whatever they think will sell.

Cough, Paul Gover, Cough.

XA-Coupe · 15-06-2006, 08:50 PM

nah, the cars listed in the first post ..they are small or medium cars at the best.

csv8 · 16-06-2006, 10:01 AM

Road Ahead June July issue, 300C is expensive to own.
12 Common parts bin items. 300C $7333. Falcon $ 2590. Maxima $3696. Hyundai $5020. VW Passat $3080.
Insurance 300C $1387. Falcon $616. Maxima $707. VW $845. Hyundai $ 765.
Service Costs $ 300C $12003. Falcon $678. Maxima $1207. Hyundai $1225. VW $1859
Interesting ! Holden couldn't supply a Calais, as none avaialble due to runout for VE.

seano14 · 16-06-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Road Ahead June July issue, 300C is expensive to own.
12 Common parts bin items. 300C $7333. Falcon $ 2590. Maxima $3696. Hyundai $5020. VW Passat $3080.
Insurance 300C $1387. Falcon $616. Maxima $707. VW $845. Hyundai $ 765.
Service Costs $ 300C $12003. Falcon $678. Maxima $1207. Hyundai $1225. VW $1859
Interesting ! Holden couldn't supply a Calais, as none avaialble due to runout for VE.

yikes! yeah i read that article this morning but didnt notice these facts! i guess if you're looking at buying a SRT8 your wallet must be buldging already to begin with

XA-Coupe · 16-06-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Road Ahead June July issue, 300C is expensive to own.
12 Common parts bin items. 300C $7333. Falcon $ 2590. Maxima $3696. Hyundai $5020. VW Passat $3080.
Insurance 300C $1387. Falcon $616. Maxima $707. VW $845. Hyundai $ 765.
Service Costs $ 300C $12003. Falcon $678. Maxima $1207. Hyundai $1225. VW $1859
Interesting ! Holden couldn't supply a Calais, as none avaialble due to runout for VE.

I'd be betting the 300c is the only V8 amongst that lot ... so the servicing costs are going to be more just because of that .. before you get onto what the dealers will charge.
Insurance... same deal, V8s tend to cost more to insure.
Parts bin .. shows it pays not to crash them

1TUFFUTE · 16-06-2006, 04:14 PM

its nice to see all the chrysler boys jump on here to defend themselves...but back on topic. The thread says nothing about personal preference...its stating FACTS about national standards for everyone to see. Of course different people will choose different cars depending on their tastes. If i misunderstood the original thread then i apolagize..