Chrysler 300 Owners Who Made The Switch

[hustlesimmons]

Are there any Chrysler 300 (2005 - Present Models) who have got a CTS on the forum? I have a 2005 300 and am counting down the months (9 ) until I can get into a CTS. I never thought I'd find another car that turned me into a fanatic liek the 300 did. If you've made the switch already please compare and contrast.

[rosenn]

I am thinking, but not so enthusiastically as you though.

I find CTS somewhat smallish on inside. Driver area is OK even though not as spacious, but I would not want to seat on rear seats. I am 6'3". No space for legs and head at all. Then, there is no Bluetooth which I am already used to.

I test drove CTS once. Design is great. Interior is nice, but I get a feeling that there somewhat more noise inside CTS than in 300C. While 3.6 DI is very competent engine, I feel 300C's V8 pulls slightly better even though power difference is only 36 HP. I did not do any timing though.

I am on sidelines until GM installs Bluetooth at factory. Meanwhile, I am thinking if rear seat space matters to me at this moment and if I should consider 2009 CTS-V which likely will cost more than I am willing to pay for the car.

[Crackerzot]

Never owned a 300C, but lusted after them the moment I first saw one. Then we had one for a week in Hawaii as a rental, and that pretty much cured me from wanting to jump into one and I never really looked back. It was a very nice sedan, no question, and of course it was probably a base model, so not fair to really compare with my fully loaded CTS, but the CTS is in a class by itself.

[ddawson]

Originally Posted by Crackerzot

Never owned a 300C, but lusted after them the moment I first saw one. Then we had one for a week in Hawaii as a rental, and that pretty much cured me from wanting to jump into one and I never really looked back. It was a very nice sedan, no question, and of course it was probably a base model, so not fair to really compare with my fully loaded CTS, but the CTS is in a class by itself.

The 300C should not be mentioned in the same breath with the CTS. The 300C looks like a box.

[ddawson]

Originally Posted by rosenn

I am thinking, but not so enthusiastically as you though.

I find CTS somewhat smallish on inside. Driver area is OK even though not as spacious, but I would not want to seat on rear seats. I am 6'3". No space for legs and head at all. Then, there is no Bluetooth which I am already used to.

I test drove CTS once. Design is great. Interior is nice, but I get a feeling that there somewhat more noise inside CTS than in 300C. While 3.6 DI is very competent engine, I feel 300C's V8 pulls slightly better even though power difference is only 36 HP. I did not do any timing though.

I am on sidelines until GM installs Bluetooth at factory. Meanwhile, I am thinking if rear seat space matters to me at this moment and if I should consider 2009 CTS-V which likely will cost more than I am willing to pay for the car.

The 330C should not be mentioned in the same breath with the CTS. The 300C looks like a box. No style what so ever.You pay for what you get.

[Ronster]

Originally Posted by rosenn

I am thinking, but not so enthusiastically as you though.

I find CTS somewhat smallish on inside. Driver area is OK even though not as spacious, but I would not want to seat on rear seats. I am 6'3". No space for legs and head at all. Then, there is no Bluetooth which I am already used to.

I test drove CTS once. Design is great. Interior is nice, but I get a feeling that there somewhat more noise inside CTS than in 300C. While 3.6 DI is very competent engine, I feel 300C's V8 pulls slightly better even though power difference is only 36 HP. I did not do any timing though.

I am on sidelines until GM installs Bluetooth at factory. Meanwhile, I am thinking if rear seat space matters to me at this moment and if I should consider 2009 CTS-V which likely will cost more than I am willing to pay for the car.

of course the CTS feels smallish, it is midsize while 300 is Large. two different cars.
300 compares more to DTS, also bmw 7 series. CTS compares directly to bmw 5 series in size.
rg

[Southern]

Homeboys, don't knock another car just because it isn't a Caddy.
Don't you realize when you knock another persons car, you knock them?
Don't be like the BMW people.

[NOT ON MY WATCH]

The OP asked in his post if any 300 owners had a CTS, and in his title asked if any former 300 owners switched to a CTS. He wants those people to contrast and compare. Other comments should go find another thread.

[Ronster]

I rode in one, and I compared before getting the CTS. just adding my $0.02. a fairly objective comment at that.
I am curious to see just how many 300c owners there are in these forums who see this and respond.
rg

[Ronster]

*May I add that the OP did not introduce him or her self as is customary in all on line forums.*
$0.02 more.
rg

[Crackerzot]

Originally Posted by Ronster

*May I add that the OP did not introduce him or her self as is customary in all on line forums.*
$0.02 more.
rg

Meh. I don't think I "introduced" myself in my first post, either. At least, I don't recall and fail to see importance of doing that if you have a fair and intelligent question, which the OP's first post certainly was. Let cooler heads prevail, gents.

[spaceman78]

my friend bought a 300 chrysler top of the line real nice car big factory 20 inch wheels. he always had cadillacs......well i bought my 2008 cts back in sept i went to show him he was all red he love the style and the color.....well every sincecre that he hates his 300 lol.......last time i talk to him it was up for sale....he is looking at the 2009 cts -v

[Ronster]

Originally Posted by Crackerzot

Meh. I don't think I "introduced" myself in my first post, either. At least, I don't recall and fail to see importance of doing that if you have a fair and intelligent question, which the OP's first post certainly was. Let cooler heads prevail, gents.

01-03-08: Greetings all . . .
that was a fair intro. this forum is a bit more forgiving of the omission than most. I agree the OP was a fair question but I didn't know that nobody else is allowed to respond.

I'll be hanging out with some friends this weekend incl. one couple with a 300c hemi. how bout we swap cars and I'll return with a full report?
I know so far that the hemi is quicker than the CTS and gets worse mileage (15/22 vs 17/26).
compare and contrast . . .
rg

[WhtDmnd04CTS]

when the 300C came out it definitely was an eye catcher .. i mean not as much as the new cts IMO but it definitely was a nice car that many many people wanted.. it seemed like everytime you saw some type of music video everyone had a 300C in the music video and the 300C was magically the 'cool car to have'.. i've been in a 300C, i've never driven one personally, but i find it to be a nice car.. nothing i can see myself driving, but it's a nice car if that's your thing.. the front fascia is definitely the nicest part of the car, it stands out (especially with that Bently-esque grille on it).. this is also coming from a guy who absolutely loves all Cadillacs.. my friends make fun of me because i love cadillacs and i'm only 23 years old haha..

[GMJim]

Hello, My name is Jim (intro required)

I have never owned a 300, Shit, I don't even own a CTS, so I thought I would fit right into this thread.