Used 2003 Chrysler 300M Consumer Reviews
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Love Hate Relationship (stay away from the special)
businessharmon, 01/17/2015
2003 Chrysler 300M Special 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2012 with 115,000 miles on it and Route 66 extended warranty. At first it was really fun to drive it handled great, sounded great really comfortable. In 2013 it had a Rod berring issue and the engine had to be replaced. It was replaced with a new engine with 80k mi. it lasted a year December 2014 with rod berring issues again. Replaced it again with 80k mi costing $1,100 (only cause its bank owned). The Chrysler 300m special has a bad engine which is the EGK engine only made for the Special with 255hp. Chrysler never recalled it. So if you buy this car at 115k and its the Special get ready for a Headache.
Chrysler is hit and miss, 300m is a hit!
mrnest, 05/29/2010
2003 Chrysler 300M Special 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in '03. Car has a bit over 100k on it now and has never had a single problem. Up to spec with most new cars in terms of power, handling, looks, overall enjoyability. Interior should be an upgrade from standard Chrysler fare for the 300m but is okay with the carbon fiber trim though. Car has plenty of power, interior room, great handling, and is stone cold reliable. The 18" wheels definitely make the car noisier, though. Also, the "special" is lower in the front so watch out for those high curbs! If you hit one it can bring the bumper out of alignment. Drawbacks of having a performance car. Absolutely love this car, they should have kept this one and made the newer 300 separate
Great car and at a great price
hank, 09/28/2018
2003 Chrysler 300M Special 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 of these cars over the years and my wife still has hers as well. They have generally been very reliable cars that handle well and stop on a dime. I have serious issues with some of the engine failure reports I read on this site since I drive my 300m very hard and have hit the 6500 rpm redline very often with no engine issues at all. I had over 135k on my first one and 125k on my present 300m special and the biggest problem I had was a failed Japanese Denso map sensor at 120k miles. I replaced with the original with a better quality Mopar US version for 35.00. These are good reliable cars if maintained correctly with fluid changes as required in the owners manual. Also only use the lighter weight oil they tell you to use, using too heavy an oil and the bearings will spin in any newer engine!!!
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Worst car ever made and worst ever owned
nhevinw007, 07/26/2011
2003 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
There is only one brand that where there are actual websites dedicated to the hate of these vehicles and all things the terrible company makes. The exterior of this vehicle is fairly nice, and the interior is roomy and comfortable. That is the good. It chews up rotors and pads. The paint started coming off at 90,000 miles. I have replaced 7 crank shaft sensors, 5 cam shaft sensors, 1 A/C compressor, at least 9 windshield wipers, and the oil has leaked since the week we bought it. It stalls all the time, and now the tranny is starting to go out. All I do is feel sorry for anyone who buys a car made by this company. [violative content deleted]
BAD EXPERIENCE
radcliff, 11/25/2002
2003 Chrysler 300M 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
WE LIKED HOW THE CAR HANDLES AND DRIVES, BUT IT ALWAYES HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG WITH IT AND CHRYSLER WONT STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT. THE POWER WINDOWS HAS BROKE FOUR TIMES. THE POWER LOCKS HAVE BROKEN TWICE. THE A/C WENT BAD AFTER 41000 MILES. THE FUEL SENSOR WENT BAD. THE LIST GOES ON & ON. WE WILL NEVER BUY A CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN.
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