By ekasser11 on 01/25/12 16:49 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I first bought this car at an auction at 195,000 miles and it was overheating and the lights were not working, cost me about $250 to fix. Later on, it kept randomly shutting down on me and ended up being the fuel sensor which cost me another $230. I got the car all checked out an drove it from Texas to New Hampshire up through Canada with NO PROBLEMS! Then a couple months after I got here, it shut down on me again, not to ever start back up...the guy now says that the problems are so extensive because of the electrical issues that even if I were to get them fixed it would just break down again in the future, BUYERS BEWARE!
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By nursediesel on 08/23/11 10:24 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
Had this car since it was a 2002 and had to give it up after 8 years of ownership.
Nice styling, power and a comfortable ride.
Changed the oil ever 3K and pampered it.
Only problems were
1:
Power Window Regulators (replaced 3 of them)
2:
Chrome wheels began flaking and wouldn't hold tire pressure - had 4 wheels resurfaced $500.
3:
Had to update the radio finally after CD stopped working
This car would have probably gone to 250K miles, but it began to nickel and dime me.
Latest quote was $2,000 for new struts and tranny was slipping a bit between 2nd and 3rd so it was time to move or have a possible money-pit starting.
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By Art on 08/09/10 16:01 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
Mine just got totaled! Daily driver commuting to work from 12/99 until I retired 6/06. Since then occasional use only. Serviced at recommended intervals and Mobil 1 and filter every 3K miles. The ONLY repair it has ever required is replacing the drive motor on the driver's window and I live in a very icy climate that destroys power windows and windshield wiper mechanisms. It is the only vehicle I've ever owned that I can literally say I never had problems with it and it ran as well on the day it died as it did on the day I bought it. I kept telling myself that it was getting old and I should get a new car but I never found anything I liked better that didn't have a 3-pointed star.
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By boats on 06/19/10 17:52 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I am laughing reading these reviews. I have literally had every problem listed: windows stopped going down; interior lights would not shut off; alternator needed to be replaced; motor fans stopped working; alignment is problematic; radiator replaced; battery (which is in a ridiculous spot) started leaking and burned hoses; and now, it is finally at it's death as the transmission is done. On a positive note, it does have 190,000k miles and if I did get the transmission fixed it might go 250k. But dang Chrysler! Come on!
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By Hawk on 12/24/09 19:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
We just bought this car for our middle child.. Not alot of driving but daily use expected. Before purchasing i put this car through its paces; drove it hard, had it scoped twice then checked phyisically. No neg codes presentend but not all registered codes were recieved. Some kind of block in the link. Definite red flag!The car ran well and never showed complications. Once we got the car home the window in the rear stuck open. The interior lights above/front did not work anymore. Now none of the windows work fulltime and the marker lighting on the shift lever goes off/on. I would not recommend this car to anyone based on the electrical issues encountered in such a short period of time owned.
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By 300 double owner on 10/24/09 18:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
This is the only car in my life that I bought a second one of. Both are 1999 models and I bought them both used from original owners about 5 years apart. The most comfortable driving car I have ever owned by far. The same problems in both such as speed sensors going bad at the front of the transmission. Between the two cars I have replaced 4 of them. Over all I would call them very reliable. As of 10-09 one has 199,000 miles on it (and still going strong) and the other has 88,000 miles on it. A very stylish car. When I take cross country trips or any trips where I drive more than an hour I ALWAYS turn on the heated front seats. You would be amazed at how much better your back feels.
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By 99300M on 08/23/09 16:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had the car for 10 years and although I only have 65,000 miles, I wish I could find a way to get rid of it. This has been one of the best performing cars I have owned but there is always something wrong with it. About 4 years my A/C went and the cost is approximate $2,000 which is what the car is worth. Most of the interior lights don't work, head light switch need to be changed annually, window motors, transmission sensors and the list goes on. Car is only good for the 4 miles I drive daily to the train station.
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By BenT on 06/17/09 21:07 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I've enjoyed this car for a long time now. Handling is good, decent power, great comfort. Interior is very tastefully done. I've had pretty good luck on reliability as well. There is no doubt that I would buy this all over again.
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By JAC on 05/27/09 08:38 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I have wanted one ever since I saw the unveiling in 1998. In 2004 I was finally able to purchase one. The car was everything I expected. The overall performance is quite good for a V6 powered car of its size. As a daily driver, I cannot think of any other car that could be better except for a new hemi 300. My only gripe has been having to repair the AC (an expensive procedure), and various sensors going bad over the years). The car has only left me stranded once when the battery died. I feel that most of the problems with these cars comes down to lack of maintenance, either by the current owner or the previous owners. Take care of the car and it will take care of you.
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By Ken N on 03/27/09 08:33 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan
Review
I got lucky. I have had only one tow bill for this car and it was for a tank of bad gas. The car is really picky about the quality of gas you put in it. I drive about 120 miles a day and get around 27 MPG. Yes the windows stick in the summer. (use baby powder between the rubber seal and the glass and it stops this) Plenty of room for the wife and kids. Bought it with 63,000 miles on it for $7,600 and now have 183,000 miles showing. Only have to change out the filters and the oil and it just keeps on going. Like I said I must have gotten one of the few good ones.
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