Should I replace my manual fusion with a 300?
Posted by bassgoonist@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 20 comments
I have the potential to get a 2015 Chrysler 300 awd with around 65000 miles for well under kbb value. I believe it's the highest trim.
Literally owned by an old lady that barely drives anymore.
Currently I have a 2014 ford fusion manual with 115000 miles.
I'm no longer a fan of driving a manual. The 300 has adaptive cruise control which I really like.
However, I will likely have to start commuting 60 miles a day in the next 1.5 years. The fusion gets 29 mpg and the 300 gets 21. Would I be crazy to make this switch? I do not like commuting with the manual though...
DreamingDrommer@reddit
Here's my thing about the 300s and no hate at all but. 1. You live in the ghetto 2. You wish you lived in the ghetto 3. Your and old man who walked into the wrong dealership
Stelios619@reddit
Absolutely not.
You literally couldn’t pay me to own another Chrysler product for as long as I live.
EventHorizonHotel@reddit
I have had higher trim Chrysler 300s like the 300C as rentals and they are really nice highway cars. Gas mileage would depend somewhat on whether it has the 3.6 V6 or the 5.7 V8.
It’s probably not going to be Toyota level in terms of reliability but I think they are reasonably reliable overall. If you can get one for a good price, it’s a pretty nice vehicle.
reidft@reddit
NO, Fusions, assuming it isn't the turbo ecoboom, are unkillable. And yours is manual which are impossible to find. Ditching a tank for a Chrysler is a bad move, you'll regret it when the repairs start coming in. And on the highway a manual is hardly noticeable since you're just sitting in top gear. If you're really over manuals, there's better options for an auto out there.
But damn I'd love to get my hands on a manual fusion.
Level-Setting5094@reddit
Yes that Fusion engine is bulletproof. My son had a non turbo fusion manual and it was great. Prone to rust depending where you are.
I had a dodge magnum awd 3.5 v6. Best highway car I have ever owned. High oil consumption since new, NOT prone to rust, and I’d get 28mpg on long trips, up to 23/25 most days driving around. The awd did eat tires every year and a half. And I kept it aligned and al the suspension components tight.
ethernetbite@reddit
Glad to hear it's not just my Magnum AWD that eats tires. It's crazy.
Level-Setting5094@reddit
No not just you. At the time it was $800 every 18 months no matter what I did. Miss that car though. So underrated
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
All manuals of this gen are 1.6L ecoboost. I've had no issues of note so far
ThaPoopBandit@reddit
Yeah she’s done get rid of it. 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 suck
reidft@reddit
oh damn, I've heard nothing but issues from the 4 cylinder ecoboosts in these. If it was the duratec you would be set for life.
Kadehead@reddit
What’s the price on the 300?
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
Tbd, but I know she's not looking for kbb
Kadehead@reddit
OK, what is the KBB?
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
$16000 or so
Absurd_Zer0@reddit
Is that like the actual KBB value or just what they're going for on marketplace? Because that sounds like alot more than I'd expect the KBB to be
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
It's what kbb.com says for a good condition 300 with that many miles. I doubt the seller will want anywhere near that
Euphoric_Local3265@reddit
Some people swear by the 300 as a decently reliable vehicle although it is a Chrysler product. 3.6 is not a bad engine. I would expect problems from the AWD system however. Fusion is probably a safer bet honestly
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
I appreciate the input
Elephant_Cricket@reddit
Not a fan of the 300 myself
bassgoonist@reddit (OP)
Anything in particular you don't like?