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Still Alive......
Written by: pster on Sep 24, 2003 8:14:49 AM
Been some time since I posted......my 1999 300M is still kicking and, knock on wood, running nicely. So I have delayed replacing it. Still putting 2 cans of refrigerant in A/C system every 2-3 months. Interestingly, the R124a will only go into the system with the can upside down, exactly opposite the instructions....works great when done that way. Anyone see the Newsweek article on DC this week? Pretty gloomy......Chrysler no longer ... Read More
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Dashboard Cracks
Written by: whybuy1 on Sep 16, 2003 8:19:07 AM
Cracks are appearing in the dashboard of my wife's 1999 300M. They are on the passenger side and they could be along the edge of the passenger side air bag. They only continue to grow. Our dealer refuses to fix it, stating it is a "soft part" and therefore not covered under the warranty. The dealer also says their hands are tied and the only person who could reverse their decision ... Read More
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New to Town Hall Discussion
Written by: quietflyer on Sep 6, 2003 6:59:53 PM
Hello, I bought a used 1999 300M back in April. It had 38,800 miles and looked great. It is deep cranberry with dark slate interior, 17" chrome wheels, sunroof. etc.. Since then I put new tires on it (Continental Contitouringcontact, P225/55R-17). I currently have 50,500 miles on it with NO problems. I change the oil and filter every 3,800 miles and have not had to do anything else. Most of my ... Read More
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denisefromca1 - Your Answer
Written by: pster on Jul 12, 2003 8:51:09 PM
Quite simply, they were lying to you, as most auto dealers do. The claim that they had a high demand for 1999 300M's is a blatant lie - a sales tactic to suck you into the dealership and never let you leave until you have purchased a new Chrysler from their 100+ day inventory glut.
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lonestarsled-
Written by: fastdriver on Jun 19, 2003 2:12:18 PM
lonestarsled- You don't know what you're missing!! Besides, you can now order on line via credit card! I've been a Zainoholic since the summer of 1998. It has been applied to both cars that I have owned since then- Christine, the "award winning" 1999 Chrysler 300M and my current 2001 Acura CL-S. The shine can be seen in pics I've taken over the years by clicking on my name above. I ... Read More
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dustin...300M marketing...
Written by: intrepidspirit on Jun 4, 2003 10:04:37 AM
You're absolutely right! Even when the 300M won Motor Trend's car of the year award in 1999, Chrysler was extremely hesitant to use this in any of their advertising. Also, the choice as one of Car and Driver's top 10 for two consecutive years went largely unnoticed by the marketing people. Today, a co-worker approached me to tell me what a great car the 300M is. He had rented one over ... Read More
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O2 sensors
Written by: bluesky999 on May 10, 2003 10:45:15 PM
Lonestar, I may have misled you on the prices for the O2 sensors. What I bought for less than $25 was for a GM 3.3 liter 6 cylinder that they were putting in the Buicks in the early 90s. I bought these at Strauss Discount Auto; a chain of about 100 stores in the NorthEast that does have very low prices at times. I just checked their website, but they don't ... Read More
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RussKlass - statistics
Written by: pster on Apr 29, 2003 1:21:19 PM
Russ, I'm glad you have not had any problems whatsoever in 130M miles. Sorry you had to buy the extended warranties. Being in finance, I can assure you that "expectations" have as much influence over behavior as past performance. Consequently, I would expect you won't buy another extended warrantly contract? If you are.....I rest my case. Until Chrysler lowers the buying public's expectations of future failures and repair expenses, it hasn't ... Read More
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A disappointment
Written by: pjyoung on Apr 1, 2003 7:35:32 AM
Took my 99 with just under 50K miles on it in to the dealer this morning because of an intermittant "miss" in the engine. Turns out that despite the 100,000 between tuneups, mine is in need of a tuneup and a replacement of the throttle body. I also am having them replace the battery while I am at it. Total bill - $597. A buddy of mine that worked at a ... Read More
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jona57, blusky999, beach15 - Reliability
Written by: pster on Feb 23, 2003 7:16:22 AM
I think you are all correct. Blusky, my 300M is a 1999. I have called Chrysler - they're good listeners but basically said "we're sorry" (the Chrysler rep also asked me if I had "purchased an extended warranty contract - DUH). If you read the Lemon Laws, it's virtually impossible to win a claim under them (its not for nothing auto companies pay for lobbyists). In a world where auto mechanics ... Read More
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xxxpress-
Written by: fastdriver on Feb 8, 2003 8:25:23 AM
xxxpress- I had the same leak on my Christine back in '99. It was a body seam under the rear wheel on the passenger side. I bet if you look in the trunk and check the spare tire area, you will see water there as well.I THINK there is a TSB on it. Check these out: Make: CHRYSLER Model: 300M Year: 1999 Service Bulletin Number: 232898 Bulletin Sequence Number: 235 Date ... Read More
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Water Leak...
Written by: xxxpress on Feb 6, 2003 10:07:23 AM
I picked up a late model 1999 300M used. It had a clean record and is very well maintained as an executive car in CA. I replaced my Eagle Vision TSi with this car and I am looking forward to good things... I've been hearing a lot about water leaks throughout the car's interior. I too suffer from this dilemma. I have a mysterious leak that accumulates a puddle/wet spot in ... Read More
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greasykid1 - warranty - ottowrkr
Written by: pster on Jan 24, 2003 10:40:02 AM
I agree with jab02lhs, go with Maximum Care. I have 52K miles on my 1999 300M and my $3000 in repair costs all occurred after the 36K mark. I still love this car to death and would buy another, but no way without the warranty. Chrysler's Chairman says their warranty costs are down 20%? That's nice, but to be a great car company I would think he should focus on the ... Read More
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DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE
Written by: hatemy300m on May 31, 2002 6:18:16 AM
TO ANY PROSPECTIVE 300M BUYER - DON'T DO IT AFTER 3 YRS (BOUGHT 1999 300M)THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN HORRIBLE - PWR WINDOW MOTOR BROKE, 2 MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURES, FUEL GAUGE SENSOR FAILURE, BRAKES NEED CONSTANT WORK (ROTOR SHIMMY / PAD REPLACEMENT)ETC AND CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT MANY OF THESE PROBLEMS AND YET THEY WON'T STAND UP AND DO A RECALL SO I AM STUCK WITH IT BEING OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY - NEVER ... Read More
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Tranny Redux
Written by: pster on Mar 21, 2002 5:27:56 AM
I liked the 300M. My complaint is solely with having spend that much money at 40k miles on a transmission problem. And I am sick and tired of hearing the Chrysler Dealer tell me "you should have purchased an extended warranty". I told them they needed to fix theri transmission problem. My car is a 1999 and other than a few people on the internet boards, I doubt many 300M owners ... Read More
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glennbp-I'm happy!
Written by: jj300m on Mar 1, 2002 8:13:02 AM
Great post; my sentiments exactly. My 2000 300M has circa 26,000 miles with no major problems, with the exception of the Goodyear tires. It is as solid as the day it was driven home, with no strange noises, squeaks, leaks, etc. There are alot of outstanding cars out there in the "near-luxury" class, but the 300M is the best combination of all the features one could want. I tend to not ... Read More
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300mike
Written by: beach15 on Feb 10, 2002 1:54:58 PM
Oh, you've entered my world! We took a trip yesterday to Baltimore (2 hours west) and I was annoyed to say the least about the interior noise. This car is absolutely horrible on the interstate even if it's smooth; worse yet, throw in a few bumps! Of course, we still have the Goodyears too but the noise isn't all that bad in daily driving. It's not until you take a freeway ... Read More
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300M Special
Written by: km99cobra on Feb 9, 2002 3:53:36 PM
Does anyone know if the 300M Special will be made beyond the 2002 model year? I sent a request for information on Chrysler's website and they told me they have no information and to keep in touch with my dealer, LOL. I have 6 more months to go on a 1999 300M lease and really like the look of the Special, but I'm afraid there won't be any around when I'm ... Read More
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Creaky Window Redux
Written by: pster on Feb 8, 2002 1:42:54 PM
I haven't posted in some time but thought I would update all on what I now believe to be a more or less "permanent defect" in the 300M (at least the 1999 first edition). I have 40,000 miles and reported last Dec on the creaking noise being made by my driver's side window as it seats itself into the window frame. This is not a case of hardened window gasket rubber, ... Read More
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lonestarsled
Written by: scotian on Jan 24, 2002 12:01:51 AM
Agate winged clock -- that's me. It looks great! The part# went down with PhotoPoint, unfortunately. But I do still have the letter I faxed to a list of dealers given to me by a 5* parts department after they did a computer inventory search: "Dear sirs: I was given your phone number by Bloomington Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep because the computer listed you as having part# QV64LAZAA in stock. I do not know ... Read More
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Suspension on Special
Written by: arby500 on Dec 21, 2001 8:55:18 AM
Kosh, you will feel the bumps in the road with the suspension in the Special. The ride is definately firm. Performance style firm. The tires on the car are Z rated for a reason. But except for tire noise on some crummy roads there is not much interior noise. No squeaks or other funny noises. I love the stereo in the car so for me to turn it down and listen ... Read More
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hmk123
Written by: ruski on Dec 13, 2001 7:00:09 AM
TL and 300M both came out (in the present form) back in 1999. I was intrigued by both. But 300M both looked better and had more features. Performance seemed to be a tie. I saw 300M at car shows and knew that I had to have it. To me TL did not look as nice. It did not even look as nice as the previous version of TL. I still think ... Read More
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melthomason
Written by: ruski on Nov 15, 2001 8:21:50 PM
I used a vynil repair kit from http://www.leatherrepairkits.com/chrysler_color_chart.htm on my 1999 300M's Camel interior. It can be used as if it was paint.
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bummer, no more M for me
Written by: ruski on Nov 11, 2001 7:25:13 PM
turned in my 1999 Candy Apple Red 300M with PHP, 360 Watt Stereo, and full size spare. Yesterday. The car was great. However air conditioning started leaking and the right rear window motor burned out right before the end of the lease. The Chrysler dealers around here were not very eager to make any deals. Plus many of them don't have PHP on their lots. And those who do, have the ... Read More
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greetings
Written by: grunschev on Oct 6, 2001 6:52:43 PM
Due to my current financial situation, I was interested in possibly trading down to a smaller/cheaper car. But it looks like I'll be keeping the M for a while longer. I agree with Scotian in that I have *never* been concerned with resale value. My first car was a hand-me-down 1967 Chrysler Imperial. I replaced that with a new 1978 Plymouth Arrow and replaced that with a new 1987 Pontiac Grand ... Read More
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99 300M colors
Written by: tnsc_300m on Sep 28, 2001 1:02:53 PM
hi folks, our good friends at edmunds has a page with 99 300M info including interior/exterior colors under its used cars pages. check the link below. http://www.edmunds.com/used/1999/chrysler/300m/4drstdsedan/options.html?id=lin0064
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drpixel...
Written by: intrepidspirit on Sep 28, 2001 10:27:33 AM
The 300M was out in 1998. I leased an Intrepid on Memorial Day weekend in 1998 and the 1999 300M had just arrived at the dealer's lot...caused quite a stir -- I was still trying to get used to the eye-catching styling of the new Intrepid at the time...it was a good time for Chrysler...
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Chrysler Navigation System
Written by: 99_300m_ric_va on Sep 15, 2001 2:27:08 PM
I was in the parts dept the other day at the local 4* and noticed the Chrysler Navigation system brochures. The unit is $1800. Ouch, but very competitive btw. It's a handheld or pedestal mounted unit with a separate control box that goes under the seat I guess. It takes a single CD I think for a region and there are like 3 regions. Purchase get you one unit and one ... Read More
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ottowkr
Written by: ruski on Sep 7, 2001 7:45:05 AM
I think I can explain it - unlike back in 1999, 2002 brings a lot of yummy competition: Acura TL and TL-S Nissan Maxima Nissan Altima Infiniti I35 these cars at least have the same amount of features as 300M for approximately the same amount of money. Chrysler management should not have sat on their butts for a few years without making any significant improcements to the 300M.
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no HIDs ?!!!
Written by: ruski on Aug 28, 2001 7:55:46 PM
I was getting my hopes up, thinking that maybe if they put HIDs into the Special, then the regular 300M could get the European projector lights (that they should have had from the very beginning). I guess Chrysler management had a better idea. That 2002 Nissan Altima looks better and better every day. If I have any money left, I am pretty sure I am gonna get the Altima instead of ... Read More
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Hey I have a Special minus 2
Written by: ruski on Aug 27, 2001 7:36:14 PM
Since my 300M is 1999, it has 253HP. Would that be "Special Junior"? Seriously though, this is disgusting. Chrysler was constipated for 3 years and finally pooped out the Special. Big deal! Whoop the f***ing doo! I like much better the way Acura or Nissan have been doing things recently - year after a year a significant upgrade, not just some chrome around the windows or on the shifter. Back in ... Read More
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no title
Written by: beach15 on Aug 23, 2001 7:44:51 AM
For any of you M'ers considering tossing out the crapyears and getting Yokohama Avid T4's, here's a review from tirerack.com. It's from a 99' M owner that also replaced the Eagles. Is it anyone on this board? Here it is: Yokohama Avid T4 - 1999 Chrysler 300M - Newark, DE Driving Style: Average - Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Reviewer's Overall Ratings: 8.57out of 10 - Review Submitted 2001-05-19 After riding on ... Read More
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2002 pricing & flimsy body
Written by: beach15 on Aug 3, 2001 3:27:32 PM
It appears as though that article that was posted on this board about DC lowering prices is true. From the people who have seen 2002's and their window stickers, the 300M appears to have at least $1,000-1,500 cut off of the 2001 prices. Now I wonder if they'll still offer the kind of rebates they do after a few months into the model year. ruski- As for the flimsy body, I ... Read More
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eBay M
Written by: scotian on Jul 25, 2001 9:57:41 PM
"Options ... Side Airbags" "1999 Chrysler 300M. ... Minor mods include ... AutoStick Trans" Huh?
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Front Rotors
Written by: caros on Jul 21, 2001 10:51:08 PM
I have a 1999 300M with 40Km. I have now gone through 2 sets of rotors. Local Chrysler dealer advises that it is excessive heat build up causing the rotors to prematurely distort. I do live in a hilly area. 1,200 ft descent over 2 miles, done daily 2 or 3 times. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket higher quality rotors available. Thanks Clive West Vancouver BC
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grunschev
Written by: ruski on Jul 11, 2001 5:57:47 PM
fine gravel on the road... perfect for a four-wheel drift! everyone - improvements since 1999 compare 300M vs Acura TL. They were introduced around the same time. 300M had better power and features. Since then Acura has not sat on their butt as much as Chrysler - they managed to catch up and surpass 300M in the features AND performance department. Now they have memory seats, standard side bags, 260HP, and ... Read More
