2000 Chrysler 300M Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The 2000 Chrysler 300M is a big, brash American luxury sedan that can make time on a twisty road.
Pros
Affordable, aggressive styling, sporty suspension.
Cons
AutoStick can't fill void of non-manual transmission, hard to see out of the rear.
What's New for 2000
Now available on the 2000 Chrysler 300M are five new colors, interior upgrades such as rear-seat cupholders and color-keyed switches and a four-disc in-dash CD player. The rear suspension has been improved for less noise, vibration and harshness. The 2000 has the brake-shift interlock safety feature, which won't allow the driver to shift out of "Park" unless his foot is on the brake.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Wish Chrysler still made them.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
The most comfortable car i have ever owned. 250 HP and 26 MPG combined city/hwy. Bought it used in 1/2005 with 120k on it. Still had original EVERYTHING: shocks, struts, battery, brakes. Original owner did nothing but put gas in it(probably didn't even change the oil). I changed all those items and put new tires on it, then racked up 65k more over the next 2 years. It started everyday, got me wherever I wanted to go in comfort and style. Just had to change the oil every 3k. It was the best car I've ever had and it was only $7k (low price because of the high miles). I wish I could buy a brand new one, but they've been replaced with the new 300 (fewer features, higher prices).
Favorite Features
Standard leather, heated power seats, in dash CD changer, rear air vents for backseat passengers. Plenty of power and great handling
Suggested Improvements
Headlight lenses on '99-'00 models yellowed prematurely. Add steering wheel audio controls and install a 6- disc changer instead of 4. Oh, they fixed all those things in later years, then discontinued it.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Solid Performer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Bought new in 1999 and I couldn't be more pleased. I had to replace the door locks and power window motor like others here, but that's it - a total of about $600 in repair over 8 years. Drives great and I've been impressed on mileage - 29+ in freeway driving with 4 adults and luggage. 22.5 in everyday city driving. If you're looking for a low cost family car, easy to maintain but fun to drive - this is it.
Favorite Features
Engine - powerful V6 with good gas mileage, trunk size, seat comfort, sound system
Suggested Improvements
Nothing much.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Fun and dependable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Bought it new in 1999 and now have 8 years with almost no issues. Fixed 2 of the door locks - like everyone else - and had the drivers window motor go out. Plan a couple hundred for each item. Otherwise a strong runner that's great to drive. I would highly recommend buying one of these used as a dependable family car. Lots of room, good performance and good looks. And, over 10K miles of city and light highway driving, I average 23.6 MPG. Upwards of 28 MPG on long hauls.
Favorite Features
Design (looks), trunk room, gas mileage (for size), peformance package
Suggested Improvements
Wind noise could be improved (already done on 300C)
300M 100K , Still Going strong!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My 300 now has 100K miles on it and it still looks and drives as good as when I first drove it off the lot. I've done the regular tune-ups etc, aside from a faulty computer, replaced under the original factory warranty, the car has been trouble free. I get about 21/22 MPG in Houston, TX city traffic and an average of 29/30 Highway. In the past six years it's made the following trips form Houston TX to: Chicago, IL 5 times/ Orlando, FL 2 times/ Colorado Springs, CO 2 times/ El Paso, TX 4 times/ Mexico City, Mexico 8 times/ San Antonio,TX 20 times/ Dallas, TX 20 times. It has been a great car, I'll drive it until the wheels fall off!!
Favorite Features
Styling-Still Get great looks on the road and at intersections. Leather Heated seats, automatic climate control.
Suggested Improvements
Navigation system/ MP3 Player
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
2000 300M
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought this car used almost 3 years ago and have only had to replace the spark plugs and front brake pads. The car is very reliable. I recently got 32MPG on a trip. I love the car's styling and comfort and plenty of power when you need it.
Favorite Features
I love all the creature comforts such as CD changer, cold air, heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
I wish it had better visibility out of the rear window.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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