My boyfriend wants a Chrysler 300s, any comments?

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Galopigos@reddit

Tell him he really wants a 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8... 425 hp Hemi in a RWD station wagon.... The 300 nose is an easy bolt on with that car

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RatePretty5950@reddit

Is he a drug dealer or 90 year old man? Or both?

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TheNeech@reddit

Can confirm: dying grandfather only liked the 300C towards the end and I completely get it…

It’s an incredible looking sedan for the American market and I would own one (mostly because of the ancient E-Class base) if it could be just a little more reliable.

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B777X_787-9@reddit

With the 5.7 yes only the 5.7 but get a Toyota

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kamikaziboarder@reddit

You beat me to it. I automatically assume a drug dealer, but not a good one at that. Some low street hustler who thinks they are a big shot, but will be throw in front of a bus in a split second.

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MTB_SF@reddit

I think of an unsuccessful version of James Franco's character in Spring Breakers.

Which is exactly how I would describe my friend who drove one.

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Scazitar@reddit

Like 10-15 years ago I knew an actual drug dealer that had one with tinted windows and a big ass radar detector.

I'd always ask him are you like trying to be so suspicious that you aren't suspicious lol.

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sprchrgddc5@reddit

My old co-worker had one and he was the “White guy thinks he’s Heath Ledger’s Joker” type and you know I feel like he might have been a drug dealer too.

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CitronTraining2114@reddit

That's funny. The one guy I knew with one was a white guy who cranked the rap and had the 1000-watt car stereo. He'd come to work in basketball shorts and jersey. Strange dude.

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TiFist@reddit

Get that inheritance! You tell him his kids and grandkids don't really love him.

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Majsharan@reddit

lol I bought a 300c as a short term replacement for my Cadillac cts when it started showing signs of electrical problems after owning it 10 years.

The 300c was a fun, comfortable and good looking car. I was able to get it pretty cheap and sell it two years later for more than I bought it for due to Covid.

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Arrgh98@reddit

Does he wear a hoody, and talk about switches?

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usbekchslebxian@reddit

Get him some black air force ones to go with it

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Chair_luger@reddit

It only got a marginal safety rating.

https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/chrysler/300-4-door-sedan/2023

I would not get it for that reason alone

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ScaryfatkidGT@reddit

The 5.7’s were cool and fairly reliable… head gaskets can be an issue…

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Piece of junk. Anything from Chrysler corp is complete garbage. There's a reason you see Toyotas and hondas priced the same as Chryslers, and Dodges with half as many miles. Plus the 300 is a car people enjoy showing off in so it's already been abused. Guaranteed

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GlobalTapeHead@reddit

I had one as a company car. I really liked it. It never had any issues. My daily driver is a Charger with the much hated Pentastar 3.6, basically a Dodge version of the 300, It’s one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned.

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Majsharan@reddit

Pentastar is fine it’s just not quite enough engine for a full size car.

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BigPapaJava@reddit

The 3.6 makes nearly 300 hp, which is plenty for a typical full size car.

Unfortunately, the 300s and Chargers are very heavy by full size standards at almost 4500lbs.

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BisexualCaveman@reddit

No, that's about full-sized RWD weight.

If you compare with the old Caprice Classic and Ford Crown Victoria they were both over 4,000 by the end of their runs.

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dragonstar982@reddit

And their v8s had less horsepower than the pentastar.

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Secure_Public6076@reddit

Torque is what moves those boats around. Power at lower rpm is more drivable than having to hit redline to merge on the highway

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dragonstar982@reddit

And the 6 cyl pentastar (260-275 lb ft) is in the same range as the crown vic v8 (265 - 295 lb ft)

Hell my 4cyl 2021 ranger has as much torque as those old v8s and 3k and is no where near redline, peak hp (270 ish) is comparable at only 5k with the curb weight in similar range (around 4100 lbs).

Modern drive trains can simply do more with less.

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Majsharan@reddit

Maybe but do want you current day car having the same numbers as a car developed a dexx cc are before it? Panther platforms were not known for speed

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dragonstar982@reddit

Same base numbers out of a smaller package different transmissions (example my 10 speed vs the 4-5 speeds) way different MPG (25ish spirited city driving vs 12 to 14ish average) sure I'll take it any day.

The original point wasn't is it a hotrod it was disproving the incorrect assumption that the pentastar couldn't perform as well as the old v8s in a vehicle with comparable weight. It does and gets better mpg while doing it.

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BisexualCaveman@reddit

Yup.

The Crown Vic in Interceptor format delivered 250 HP and less than that prior to the last couple of years and the fast version of the Caprice Classic made 260 HP.

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itchybiscut9273@reddit

They have been known to eat cam shafts, typically due to clogged lifters from people running too long between oil changes

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Dreamcastin8@reddit

I disagree, I had a 2013 and it had plenty of power.

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gambit57@reddit

Did you use the trunk a lot? I had one as a rental and thought the trunk was a lot smaller than a car that size should have. But I didn’t have it all that long.

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GlobalTapeHead@reddit

I don’t think the trunk is that bad, personally. When I need to haul stuff I use my Tahoe however .

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RoosterMedical@reddit

I was watching an Australian cop show and the 300 was considered by the people to be a luxury vehicle.

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mortalcrawad66@reddit

The 3.6L V6 is a very reliable engine, that gets great fuel economy. The 5.7L V8 is a mixed bag.

Besides that, they're decent and reliable cars.

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hoodedrobin1@reddit

The 5.7 hemi is a mixed bag compared to the 3.6. Please explain. I’d love to hear this

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mortalcrawad66@reddit

The main issue is reliability. Mainly the lifters, and the infamous "Hemi Tick"; but you have other issues like PCV and oiling issues.

It's also not the most fuel efficient engine ever. You are getting a 360hp V8, so. . .

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hoodedrobin1@reddit

And you think that the hemi is less reliable than a 3.6 engine that has an oil filter housing made of plastic, and misfires with catalytic converts inches from the head resulting in ingested catalytic converter material.

Your lifter and cam failures were addressed before 2014 for the most part. Keep your oil changed you’ll be fine. Now exhaust bolts causing a cold start up tick that’s common.

I wouldn’t let someone I know buy a 3.6 with over 90,000 miles. And if they have a misfire on the 3.6 and they ignore it you’ll need an engine rebuilt in quick order.

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mortalcrawad66@reddit

The oil filter housing isn't an issue, if you don't over heat it, and you know how to thread things. As for catalytic converter issue, I have never heard of that. Especially given I've had family members put ~200,000 miles on the Pentastar.

Also no, the issues still exist. They haven't touched the engine. It's a reason why people worry about their 2025 1500 ticking, because the hemi hasn't changed in nearly twenty years.

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TFTD2@reddit

Is he waiting for your tax refund to put wheels on it?

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SippsMccree@reddit

Nah he needs her tax refund for subwoofers first

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motorwerkx@reddit

Nope, he needs her tax refund for the knockoff Bentley grill first.

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experimentalengine@reddit

Ghetto Bentley FICO 300 Section 8 Rolls-Royce

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saladmunch2@reddit

"That ain't a Phantom! Thats a Chrysler 300!"

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GrassGriller@reddit

I didn't even want to drive on this street.

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Born-Ad1613@reddit

It look like a Phantom....until a Phantom pull up!

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SmallHeath555@reddit

and more bay mommas than he can count

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avebelle@reddit

That’s a waste of money.

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eagledog@reddit

One from the 50s, or a modern one? Cause the reaction will be very different to each

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TallConsideration878@reddit

"300 credit score" is the running joke

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o0Spoonman0o@reddit

2017-2023 are going to be the most reliable years. Both engines options are reasonable, Hemi does have potential to develop a tick but many also see 200 000+ miles.

They're honestly not a bad car assuming you find one that's in good shape.

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FLG_CFC@reddit

Frequently changing the oil is important with the 5.7 hemi. A stage one cam upgrade with an MDS delete is the best way to keep the cam from getting eaten, though.

The 3.6 pentastar is a very good engine, but down on power compared to the 5.7. Having owned both in multiple vehicles, I'd rather have the 5.7 any day.

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Jeragon186@reddit

A hemi?! In this economy?! I need to get in to whatever career you’re in!!!

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PastBuy8484@reddit

Try a hemi truck 🥴 19 mpg if I’m light on the skinny pedal

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Fun-Entrepreneur9374@reddit

I daily a 5.7 hemi as a tape and float construction worker

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Automatic-Duck1680@reddit

Is the 6.4 the same as the 5.7 in regards to the lifter issue?

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FLG_CFC@reddit

Yes. Apparently, there doesn't seem to be as many issues with the MDS systems on the 6.4, but having lost an engine to it at 120k miles, I personally wouldn't risk it.

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SalaryDull5301@reddit

The hemi option is a very comfortable rocketship on the freeway

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kraize00@reddit

Not much of a rocket but agreed on the comfy part

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quantum0120@reddit

No

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Dk8325@reddit

Thats not a boyfriend. That's an ex.

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DoctorSquibb420@reddit

Tell him a 300c is better

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RickySlayer9@reddit

Chrysler? Reliable? Haha

No.

They’re ok at best. Personally if you want the most kinda muscly aspects, buy a charger or challenger

If you want the comfortable aspects but a Lexus or an Acura

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gotcha640@reddit

Previous coworker did 100 mile commute 5-6 days a week in one, ~50k miles a year. Stay on top of maintenance and it will be fine.

The only issue will be finding one with maintenance records.

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dragonstar982@reddit

Or without 4 repos on it

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Slow_Variation_6969@reddit

I forsee 35% apr, no insurance and expired tags in your future!

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sinkbeneaththesun@reddit

Bad

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N_ModeVN@reddit

Get a new boyfriend.

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Alorow_Jordan@reddit

I blame the show tires for what I am thinking of right now

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ChrisGear101@reddit

Tinder!

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B_M_Fahrtz@reddit

How much does he pay in child support

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ArchStantonsNeighbor@reddit

Come on, he doesn’t pay it at all.

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Cant_Work_On_Reddit@reddit

Dude has tattoos of his kids but not custody

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B_M_Fahrtz@reddit

That car gonna come with entire catalogue of Jelly Roll pre-loaded into the 6-disc cd changer in the trunk

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Slow_Bumblebee915@reddit

Hey be nice he just went to get some milk!

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NeoAndersonLLC@reddit

$0

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No-Disaster575@reddit (OP)

💀💀💀💀

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FormerLaugh3780@reddit

He's not that smart... start looking for your next boyfriend.

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EvenLettuce6638@reddit

I just remember a DJ in Georgia in early 2006:

"The Chrysler 300, because pimping is not dead!"

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Ok-Attempt2842@reddit

Are you dating Walter White?

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No-Disaster575@reddit (OP)

Funny thing is I told him I like the car and so he started looking at them 😂 it was my fault

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M-Div@reddit

Tell him Camrys get you all hot and bothered.

Honestly, they’re not terrible. I drove one briefly and hated the sight lines- I had to be waaay back from a light to see it unless I wanted to put my head next to the steering wheel.

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sevaeron@reddit

I bought a “light in sight” when I had my 300 and it has followed me ever since. Took a bit to get used to, but it’s very convenient and allows me to not worry about the sensors in traffic lights since I can pull right up.

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Parkstyles@reddit

Could be a rapper

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Ok_Manufacturer6460@reddit

They are nice looking and on the ok side for interiors and fast ... I owned a 2015 from new to 85 k miles and they are a hunk of crap

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GeriatricSquid@reddit

Hahaha. No, absolutely NOT reliable. They’re cool cars but no one has ever used the term “reliable” in the same sentence. No Chrysler or Stellantis products are considered reliable. Quite the opposite.

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Prestigious_Snow1589@reddit

Real men drive Chevrolet, sounds like you need a real man baby 🫦🫦

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Dynodan22@reddit

I am.not chrylser guy but of all the cars they makeI love that car design but as for maintenance and reliable I couldn't tell you.Chrysler doesnt have a great track record out all the brands their quality is the worst I will leave it at that lol

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ZergvProtoss@reddit

Just make sure he lowers it and tints the windows.

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Tuques@reddit

Your boyfriend has great taste. 300s are great.

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PoopScootnBoogey@reddit

Don’t.

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lord_bubblewater@reddit

Solid, ain’t no Lexus 300 but it’s solid.

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Big-Top5171@reddit

So your boyfriend is Sub Saharan?

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lord_bubblewater@reddit

No shaharon is my cousin, but yeah the 300 got subs.

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Coyote_Tex@reddit

Nice looking car but not really a great car.

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No_Topic5591@reddit

It's literally a 1990s Mercedes E-class, re-styled to appeal to chavs.

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lord_bubblewater@reddit

Don’t know what a chav is but they got taste i reckon.

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MS-06FS@reddit

Black

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Aviv_CLE@reddit

I had a black 300S with the dark grey alloys for a rental one time, and I enjoyed it. Had me checking Autotrader for a little while after that.

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Entire_Researcher_45@reddit

How many?

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Top-Implement4166@reddit

It will look great at all the street takeovers

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SacredWinner442@reddit

Dont care if i get downvoted but if its a 2017+ Yes. The ZF8 is one of the best transmissions ever made and the 3.6 is reliable with proper maintenance. Its a chrysler so dont expect stellar build quality in terms of the interior but if you want a good looking car for a relatively cheap price a 300 is not a bad place to start.

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ripped_andsweet@reddit

it’s the best kind of Chrysler, a Daimler-Chrysler👌

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boostedbacon22@reddit

This is absolutely spot on. They aren’t the best screwed together vehicles but if maintained, they should run a long time.

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steveo242@reddit

They are junk. I had a charger that was ok, no issues, but wifey has a 300S with the V8 and nothing but electrical problems, the radio screen would just go blue. Chimes are here and there for no reason. Stay away.

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New_Ad_3010@reddit

Thoughts and prayers

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ThirdSunRising@reddit

It’s a reasonable car, honestly

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More-You8763@reddit

Does he prefer his chicken… on the deep fried side?

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ActivityOriginal6483@reddit

Have to admit i do like the look of a gangsta 300.

They are a cheap bently look alike but there really is not anything not to dislike about them, they look look cool as fuck the are a comfortable car to drive as a touring salon style car. You can get some good performance out of them, only to be disappointed by the 4 banger turbo that leaves u in the dust.

But over all good car. Thirsty but so is all v8s.

Can be very costly to run in servicing and repair.

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superstud666fromhell@reddit

Low life

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prettybeach2019@reddit

Great car. 2006, 2007 great

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beseeingyou0802@reddit

I’ve rented a few from Avis. Great road handling and infotainment worked great. Comfy seats.

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dumpitdog@reddit

I had a neighbor that bought one in their last year and he loved it at first and he sold it into the year and said never again. Remember there's plenty of guys in the world you can find a new boyfriend.

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Inner-Chemistry2576@reddit

Not that reliable I know that much.

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bmwlocoAirCooled@reddit

It's based on the 320 Mercedes series. With a V8 from America.

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overindulgent@reddit

Let me guess. He wants the model with the Hemi in it? It’s the cheapest car they put a Hemi in. And it shows that. They are cheap cars and they’re “old”. Most haven’t had proper maintenance done.

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ReputationTop5872@reddit

Does he perhaps slang the crack cocaine?

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OregonMothafaquer@reddit

You have a girlfriend

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0NLYDANSS@reddit

Fently Continental

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PreviousWar6568@reddit

They’re nice cars but have lots of stereotypes with them lmfao

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Rough_Ad8048@reddit

Chirp

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SmallHeath555@reddit

Let me guess he needs to put it in your name because he can’t afford insurance and if his other baby mommas find out, they will lose their ****

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Fair_Procedure1923@reddit

I say go for it. Can find them cheaply at auction. Then every car he owns after will be great in comparison.

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Glazing555@reddit

Section 8 vibes

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2percentorless@reddit

“I got it cuz it look just like a phantom”

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bayala43@reddit

Look, I personally really like them for some reason. I see a last edition in that super nice velvet red color every time I pass by a specific cafe whenever I’m not working from home. Yeah I’m brown, no my credit isn’t bad, yes I make bed decisions with cars. Reliability is that you get out what you put into it. Most guys I know who own one never put in the actual maintenance required, and there are definitely better cars to own reliability-wise, but I think they look great, the V8 sounds really nice, and if you can find one that wasn’t beat on, they’re nice. That is my personal opinion. My personal opinion is not an objective fact though.

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Rum_Running_Sailor@reddit

Chrysler 300 C - has the Dodge Charger 5.7L Hemi engine or 6.4L Hemi in SRT8 trim.

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Jumpy_Childhood7548@reddit

His problem.

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Jmg0713@reddit

I’m here for the comments.

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Huge_Kaleidoscope147@reddit

in the classic r/relationship_advice style i will say: "dump him". But honestly, why would anyone want that shitty car

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koolerb@reddit

They aren’t bad cars, he just needs to take his time shopping and find a good one.

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ajm91730@reddit

My #1 answer for "good car ruined by the (stereo)typical owners".

I really like the cars themselves, and they're supposed to be generally solid.

But man....look at the other comments in this thread for the perception of owners. A perception that is....not wrong.

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Senappi@reddit

🚩🚩🚩

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LadyAsianold@reddit

Keyword: boyfriend , not spouse.

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RealManHumanMan@reddit

It’s a Chrysler so add 20-30% of the monthly cost of the loan for the non-stop repairs, specifically electrical problems.

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HiFiMarine@reddit

I’m sorry…

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Temporary-Row-2992@reddit

All my experience was with rentals a few years ago. It drove and rode like a farm wagon. An underpowered farm wagon. At least 3 times had this as rental and was very disappointed.

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heretorobwallst@reddit

Upgrade the lifters before it wipes out the camshaft

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Maharlik@reddit

The 300 is good for show off,racing and muscle car but not reliable car.

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MintyFresh1201@reddit

Literally never buy anything Chrysler, or any Stellantis-owned company at all actually.

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grelsi@reddit

Wait, what? People used to want Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

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MintyFresh1201@reddit

Literally never buy anything owned by Chrysler, or ANYTHING Stellantis for that matter. Don’t even listen to anybody else’s opinion on how some of them are good- they aren’t. None of them are.

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ohmygolgibody@reddit

Can’t afford the charger huh?

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JayRexx@reddit

Don’t

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Usual-Owl9395@reddit

The McBentley? Why?

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Plus_Touch_8746@reddit

Get a new boyfriend. Not joking.

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ExternalGuidance@reddit

Does his parole officer think it's a good idea?

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2ndOpinionAutomotive@reddit

they aren't reliable, they're expensive to both fix and maintain. expensive tires, expensive brakes, expensive electrical issues, expensive oil leak fixes. garbage cars - I worked for chrysler for some time and I've been in the automotive industry for many years. these cars are junk mainly because the people who drive them typically don't maintain them properly. Hope this helps!

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ChasDIY@reddit

If he really wants one, get a new boyfriend.

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MediumAd3331@reddit

Update your hinge profile

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MediumAd3331@reddit

Find a man who makes better decisions

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WiseSubstance783@reddit

One of the trashiest of trash cars

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EnisthePenis444@reddit

Got 1 as rental also. It was just ok. But absolutely would never buy 1.

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th3l33tbmc@reddit

Why, does his dick not work right?

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Desperate_Set_7708@reddit

Thug life

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splynneuqu@reddit

Is he currently driving an altima?

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Heavy_Gap_5047@reddit

Yes, been my daily for 11 years and trouble free.

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Majsharan@reddit

If you get the 5.7 version they are reliable. The pentastar is ok but the 5.7 is better.

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SerDuncanonyall@reddit

I hear they’re Still Tippin

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walledisney@reddit

Mechanic

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Colonel460@reddit

It think the Chrysler 200 would be a step down so maybe could your blessings as he is now your ex.

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Nice-Bake2469@reddit

Get a new boyfriend.

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grumpy0282@reddit

ok ?

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la_chupacabra_@reddit

Poor mans Rolls Royce

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NotYourNativeDaddy@reddit

Find a new bf

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Longjumping-Log1591@reddit

Is he gonna donk it?

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multisubcultural1@reddit

Their sex life has nothing to do with this!

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Stock-Lobster-303@reddit

Poor mans Rolls Royce. They're alright. It depends on the year though. Some are a little better than others

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gravis1982@reddit

What. Isn't a single person that buys a Chrysler 300 that thinks that they're driving a rolls lmao

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yll33@reddit

no one actually thinks they're the same. plenty of people buy them because they resemble rolls royces though.

to the point where they even make bodykits for it

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Stock-Lobster-303@reddit

It's more based on the looks. The 300 kinda looks like the temu version of a Rolls Royce

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multisubcultural1@reddit

Do you really need a boyfriend at this point in life? I mean, you’re going places, why would you wanna show up in a Chrysler 300?

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Fun_Departure_3013@reddit

Does he have bad credit?

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Mbanks2169@reddit

Yikes

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icanfly2026@reddit

Get the v8 one and supercharge it

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JEDEsq@reddit

I got one as a rental one time. It wasn’t bad. I wouldn’t buy one though.

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Equivalent_Thievery@reddit

Avoid dodge, they're shit.

Toyota or honda.

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pge2324@reddit

Looks its a “rolls-Royce, NVM..”

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GTO400BHP@reddit

Looooool, they very much are not, and I hope you don't live anywhere with salt in the atmosphere.

The thing with most Chrysler products is that they would be great from almost any other brand. German engineering couldn't fix their reliability, and the brand eventually passed on to one of the most famously unreliable brands in the world to save them. I had a coworker that was routinely driving his Northstar Cadillac to work, because it was more reliable than his 10+yr newer 300.

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JayVig@reddit

From 1997-2026 (29 years) I’ve been mopar only for 19 of them. I’ve had precisely 0 issues across 8 different vehicles. 7 dodge and 1 jeep.

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gravis1982@reddit

Good cars with the penstar v6

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throwaway007676@reddit

He wants a terrible car, to have a certain image. A Chrysler isn’t a status symbol lmao.

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EventHorizonHotel@reddit

They are nice cars in my opinion. While they may not top the charts in reliability, most cars today are fairly reliable if you take good care of them, perform scheduled maintenance, etc.

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Old_Cars@reddit

It a fan of them myself never owned one but I worked on a lot of them when I worked on cars for a living was not a fan of them at all. 10 years ago they had some of the weirdest issues I’d ever seen with the electrical systems and the battery was accessible only by removing a wheel and taking a panel off the inner fender they tended to get corrosion if you live in a state that uses salt on the roads it made them expensive to maintain

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feeCboy@reddit

I think you meant to type, “My ex-boyfriend wants a car and I couldn’t care less!”

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No-Disaster575@reddit (OP)

😂😂😂😂💀

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