Used 2006 Chrysler 300 Consumer Reviews
Awesome Vehicle
This vehicle has awesome looks while it is a great car for the money. The Hemi is a great. The features of the car are great too. I get compliments daily on the car.
Satisfied
At 41000 miles, I give Chrysler the thumbs up for this one. This car has been fun to drive. The tires don't last long but that is a result of the tire melting 425 hp. The brakes also make this car great. The brembos really bring this heavy car to a halt. Overall a great vehicle.
- C SedanMSRP: $6,99588 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: N/A16 mi away
- Touring SedanMSRP: $3,500100 mi away
Black2006 300c
Love the car but brakes pulse right off of the show room. I think the car sat to long without being moved and the rotors got pitted. Only have 500 miles on it and it's not getting better. I hope I don't have to fight about getting it fixed.
300C - ROCKS!
Purchased our new car the day after Christmas, dealer was great to work with and offered a good deal. Absolutely impressed by virtually every facet of the car. Very fun to drive looks stylish and sophisticated. A riot to drive with plenty of power and luxury ride on the open road. As this was a lot model we ended up with the base sound system, no complaints with 270 watts of Boston Acoustic sound. Highly recommend you check out this vehicle.
Best Car I Ever Had
My Chrysler 300C is the best car I ever owned. Fun to drive, solid quality, and great looks makes it a real winner. In a sea of cars that are just the "same", the 300 sticks out. Thanks for getting American cars back on track.
Loving it!
Wow, what a smooth ride! Great handling and luscious interior.
Fantastic
In over 25 years I have never purchased a new car until this one. One test drive and I simply couldn't wait a year for one to show up at CarMax. Pull up the specs on a 545, an XJR, a Caymen S...heck, check out a $170k DB9. The SRT takes them all on (with my 6'2" wife sitting comfortably in the backseat - try that in a BMW) and costs 50% less besides. I've not figured out, and may never use, 1/3 of the features they packed into this thing but that's OK. It's the perfect car for those who need a practical daily commuter / family hauler but still recall wistfully the mustang/camero/whatever they had in high school. This car is so much fun, I'm not sure why anyone would buy anything else.
IN LOVE
I bought my 300 after I drove my Dad's. I was in love. My friends were jealous when I took my car to dinner and bought it flowers. Hee Hee. I truly love my car and everything about it. The hands- free cell phone feature is awesome. Mine is a 2.7 V6 but its got plenty of get up and go.....Great on gas and what a joy to drive. Thanks Chrysler!
Can't wait 'til break-in period is over.
Just picked up my new '06 300 SRT8 yesterday. Previously had a 2000 Caddy STS. Took some reading thru the manual to find out all the cool features, which meet or exceed the Caddy. Car has a great combination of power/acceleration, handling, and braking. All in a package that is comfortable, quiet, and reasonably refined. Just close the doors on one and you'll immediately sense the Mercedes-Benz spillover. Some interior bits aren't as plush or refined as MB or Audi's are, but for $20k less (or more), it's a tradeoff I was willing to take. I got a big car with plenty of space, gobs of performance, and tons of features.
Impressively Stylish
After driving around town a couple of months buldging out eyeballs of onlookers, I decided to take it out on the open road to see what it could do. I drove to Las Vegas from Orange County in 3 hours on a Saturday after work. I was impressed with the fuel economy on the open road. The comfort was undeniable and the sound system was delightfully entertaining and rich. The dash and all the information it had to offer was quite wonderful to tinker with while driving. At 120 mph my car felt as though it was gliding at 70 mph. Responsive and nicely equipped, my 300 Limited is one smooth ride. The beautiful jade pearl color and impressive style will last years to come. Sturdy as she goes. Hot car.
My Wonderful Chrysler 300C Hemi
Everytime I get into my Chrysler 300C I find it more enjoyable to drive. I truly enjoy the GPS as it gives me perfect directions to areas that I am not familiar with. + Chrysler really put together a car that people stop and take a second look at and I enjoy every mile I drive it. It is perhaps the safest car on the road which is a good feeling after just having had an accident in a much smaller car.
What's this?!? 6mo. follow-up
Oh man, this car is still the one! Everything's still great, I'm more convinced now than ever before. After having dispatched a bunch of challengers, I just found out yesterday just how much power the ESP robs! I didn't just get sucked mildy into my seat this time, the difference was joyfully uncomfortable. I'm not suggesting making a habit of driving around with your ESP off, but if it's NOT a habit, and you're having the stoplight jitters about the grinning WRX-driving brat next to you, disengage the ESP, hang on to the steering wheel, and score one for grown folks everywhere!
Wow
I have had 4 cars in the last 4 years and nothing has made me happy- until now. This car is fantastic. We took it out in the deep snow during a Cleveland blizzard and it performed better than our Volvo XC90awd. Awesome power, blaster sound system, smooth ride. Too bad I didn't buy one earlier and save myself a lot of money.
fun auto
the srt is a wonderful car to drive, when you treat it like a regular the fuel mileage is fine but when you kick in that 425 horse power engine fuel does suffer. wonder fun auto! looks
Auto Rating
The car is the most beautiful body style I have seen in years from the Chrysler Motor company. This the only todate that can be given so many styling profiles. I love the car and hope to keep it for many years; and it is the first car that both my wife and I truly love to drive. The car has good braking, and acceleration, however cornering has to be improved. The sound system is great with the addition of Sirus radio. Truck space is adequate.
my c
My 300c has plenty of reserve power, and great looks, but the transmission lags as does its ability to corner tight. All in all if your a patient driver, you'll love this baby. The ride needs to be smoother over bumps.
hard ride
New owner and pleased with all features except very hard ride. Not typical of American type suspension. Will not keep 300 Tourist if I can't find a solution.
Cloth seats
This is a TRUE 1970's car. Wish the car came in cloth seats like the Cordova
Nice!
Overall a fantastic touring vehicle with all the amenities one could ask for! Very comfortable, safe and also powerful when necessary. I would highly recommend this vehicle for anyone who loves to travel in comfort. If anything, definitely get these 2 options offered..(U-connect, Protection group), these 2 options seemed to make the 300C an effortless luxury. And the MP3 capable CD player was also a huge plus!
300srt8
Have the car for almost 2 months. I would never think that I'd buy american auto but ..... Test drove/compared it to both a6s, RL, bmw 530, 350 MB, infinity m 35/45 and lexus 430. None of the cars have the combination of power, comfort, breaking, handling and value for $$$. What a great car!!!! Everything you've read is true. For an everyday driving, it doesn't get any better than this. If you thinking about getting it - buy it, you won't regret.
Hits & Misses
Overall, a great, full to drive and true head turner. The Hemi gives the car plenty of get up and go, acceleration is outstanding and responsive. Plenty of interior room, well laid out instrumentation. Seating needs more bolstering, better designed buckets to keep you from sliding, better interior noise dampening to provider a quieter ride and reduce wind and road noises. The vehicle appearance demands attention and gets you notice on the road. Longer seat bottoms are needed for tall driver, or seat extension. Car provides great leg room. I am over 6 feet and this cars allows me to adjust my seat all the way back and still have room to get in the back seat and be comfort. Great car.
The SRT-T/Dynamito!
This Marque is fantastic...abso...fantastic, unbelievable...40% superior to my 2005 300C-Hemi...in all respects...every feature has been improved...incredibly...The best value on the road today...paul herriott
2006 300-C
Exceptionally unique styling. Overall quality is suberb. Having driven Lincolns for the past couple decades, I never imagined myself in a Chrysler. But nearly everything about this car (in the 'C' model) is exceptional, and in a class with it's parent Dailmer products. There are more electronic/power options on this car than you can shake a stick at, so I recommend a long term bumper-2-bumper 5007+ warranty if you buy the car, for peace of mind. Probably the nicest new car I have purchased ever.
Great Car
I have had this car for almost 3 years now. My lease is almost up and overall have loved this car. I live in Minnesota so I wouldn't say it's a car I would choose again to take on the Minnesota winter but it held up! I had the electronic stability program which did not come optional in the base sedan and it helps out a lot. I believe I had two recalls and then also one time everything that was power operated other than the locks went out and had to get the entire dash replaced. It was covered under warranty so it didn't matter much. Other than I loved it! Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle but it helps with the smaller engine.
Better than old Lexus
I love my 300! I had a Lexus that was giving me reliability problems. well that is putting it mildly. The Lexus' engine seized up at 27,000 miles. Toyota's famous problem with thier engines I guess. I know of six other people this happend to. But now the good news. This Chrysler is almost too good! I love the way it handles and the way it is assembled. A lot better than any of my Toyota based cars I've owned. It commmands more respect on the road and at the valet stand. No one writes Toyota Tercel in referring to my 300, unlike when I drove my ES 330.
Chrysler 300 Touring Signature
Ive only owned this car for a few days, so this is a first impressions review, but WOW It has far exceeded my expectations, especially in the room and comfort areas. While the engine is smaller than that in my Jeep Wrangler, this car has much more zip, and may be more fun to drive. The most noticeable feature about this car at first glance is the aggressive exterior styling - my wife calls it a gangster car. She drives a 2004 Nissan Quest minivan similarly equipped to my 300. The styling on the 300 has more masculine appeal than most large sedans, and my 3 year old son would rather ride in daddys car than the Quest.
SRT8 doesn't disappoint
I bought this SRT8 primarily for the performance of the 6.1 Hemi; I have not been disappointed with any aspect of it. It has been absolutely reliable and I have not returned it to the dealer for any warranty adjustments. The drivetrain performance is stellar, the lighting is fantastic, and the build quality is the best I've ever seen in production cars. It's exciting to drive and, when I drive it conservatively, it attains 18+ MPG...but I didn't buy it to conserve gas.
M. Thompson's 300
This is easy to handle automobile and very good gas mileage. It has room for my family of four and we just love the ride. This car turns head with its stylish look and the wheels are so nice.
Avalon?!? Five Hundred?!? HA!
First, to the nay-sayers: you ALL know that NOTHING can touch this car for the price. The feeling you get from driving it ALONE is worth the price. Finally the opportunity was made available for average joes to recieve a little extra respect. It doesn't matter how much of a square you may be, this car will make you appear to be the most cool, together person around. The bad news is this car is such a joy to drive, you won't notice all the looks and attention you'll be getting!!! Even on the mean streets and freeways of California, this car is literally able to make unmanageable traffic a thing of the past. If you think it, it will be done. The car seriously borders on the intuitive. No joke.
best yet
I have been driving Chrysler products for 25 years. The 2006 Chrysler 300C is by far the best yet. I live in Colorado. I purchased my vehicle in MA while on vacation and drove it home. To date I have no complaints.
Happiness is ...
We are so pleased with our car; its maneuverability; its sleek lines and its overall comfort.
Hott!!!!
The Chrysler 500 is very reliable and awesome! The interior and exterior are HOTT!!! This car is probably the best car I've EVER had!!
Love my 300C
I love the car. It has a few interior flaws that i am unhappy with. The dash has a gap that the dealer couldn't fix. The carpet is coming untucked on passenger side.I agree with that the air conditioning is weak. The car is sooo eye catching! I have mine on 22's and tinted the windows. Every time I drive it people stare. I have people ask me what it is all the time! The Exterior is a 10.
You Gotta Have This Car
I purchased a 2006 300C SRT8 from Carmax and am VERY pleased. The SRT8 has great luxury features (I compare to my Lincoln Town Car) and has superior features to the other 300s. The handling is superb, brakes are unreal, and the 6.1 hemi is the ultimate. An American muscle car V8 to the max. It has incredible throttle response, awe-inspiring power, and a delicious muscle car sound. Sedate and well mannered, it nevertheless will pull like a freight train heading into a black hole when you put your foot in it. Downsides? Compared to my Town Car, it's noisy. Gas mileage ain't in the stratosphere. Plusses? It sticks to the road like glue, has every luxury feature known to man, & HEMI!
what a blast
This is one fun ride.handlling is amazing. But the real fun starts when you push this puppy to the limits. she really runs like a thoroughbreed at a price you can afford.lots of room, trunk space is great and best of all are the other drivers who constantly say what a nice car then give you thumbs up.
American Pride is Back!
I love the fact that the 300 SRT8 is a classy looking car that I can use for business, yet doubles as my dream weekend car. The performance and handling is nothing short of astounding for the price. For an everyday vehicle, it doesn't get any better than this.
300C
Suprise! I would have never looked at this car had it not been on a very short list for company approved vehicles. In a word, its "Awesome". Superb handling, excellent looks, very good fit and finish, and of course, 340HP. As an added bonus, its the first time in months that my teenage son actually wants to ride with me, and be SEEN.
Looks awesome, in shop often
This is best looking car I`ve ever owned. I was blown away by the stylings of the 300. Unfortunately it has been in the shop over a dozen times with one problem alone clocking 6 visits without the problem being rectified. Needless to say, I`ve given up on this model and probably all Chrysler products as well.
Chrysler's come back !!!!!!!
The only flaw is the air condition unit is weak! Other then that this is perfect car!
I am Impressed
I have had my Chrysler 300C for over 2 years now and I still love it. I test drove the base, touring, and limited models and I was not impressed and was not considering purchasing the car until I drove the C, even though the cost was much higher. It handles extremely well and the power to move when it has to is fantastic, especially on the freeway. The only problem I have had is a problem with the brakes squeaking, which the dealer took care of.
Loved every mile--40K and driving
After having driven both a Mitusbishi Eclipse and four wheel drive SUVs, the handling on the 300 has been a surprise and joy. I love driving on the open road and my 300 made the 150 mile daily commute comfortable. I purchased the car with all of the bells and whstles and have not regretted any of the additional expenses. I am now a life time subscriber to satellite radio and a faithful user of the integrated bluetooth phone system.
Fun Fun!
This car is a blast -- A sports car in disguise that can blow away most sports cars on the road. I bought it with all the options and now have 5,000 miles on it. No problems. 17 mpg average, which is better than I was expecting. Turn off the ESP and spin the wheels! The power, performance, and braking is excellent for a large sedan. The auto stick is fun. Very solid feel at over 150 mph. This car makes the drive to work or play very enjoyable. I call it the Bat-mobile. All it needs is body armor when you lock it, cables, an oil slick, and rockets.
Perrys SRT8
Chrysler did their homework with this car. As soon as you sit in the leather and suede seats you are hugged by the side bolsters which hold you in place when you step on the gas. This car has all the power you need to have plenty of fun with. The cockpit is very quiet and well trimmed out. I have purchased many cars in my day,and I would have to say that this is one of th best large size sedans on the market no matter what the price.
Performance after 75000
This vehicle did a lot of highway driving and was great up to 75000 mls, afterwhich started having problems with head gasket, water pump and thermostat which were all related to the heating system, very costly and after speaking with several Chrysler professionals it is to be expected with this 2.7 engine the problems and more not described here. I've met technicians that would not touch this engine. For one thing the water pump is behind the timing chain which becomes faulty because of the head gasket issue, resulting in high labor costs. Really liked the vehicle but dont have time to spend at the dealership spending money in these hard times.
300C AWD less than perfect!
Vehicle is very comfortable, handles well, ease of entry and exit is very good. Present mileage is 9500. I have experienced throttle hesitation under most circumstances but especially when turning from highway onto exit and attempting light acceleration, it simple does not respond until accelerator is depressed much more and then response is sudden and abrupt. Under full throttle acceleration I frequently experience a severe hesitation between shifts from 1st to 2nd wherein the vehicle seems to loose forward momentum and nose dives! Dealer says "no codes, no problem" I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle due to the aforementioned behavior. My Wife has experienced the same behavior.
C IS NOT FOR CHUMP!
Nice ride, quiet and with the 5.7 Hemi V-8 very powerful!
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Pokey's 300c Experience
At first glance I love the 300c. Brought the car without a test drive. Love all the attention of driving it. In my third month of owning it, the car began to shudder while accelerating. Took it back to the dealer and learn that there is a technical service bulletin on this car because water is getting in the transmission by way of a faulty dip stick tube on the transmission. The dealer first change the filter and fluid, work for a while, then shudder came back. The dealer replace rhe torque converter as well as change the fluid again. Waiting to see if this solves the problem. I love the way this car looks, the power and feel although the ride is a bit bumpy in the inner city. Full warranty.
Lot of car for such a little girl :-p
That's all I hear from men when I pull up anywhere and get out of my bad azz ,black beauty SRT8... I owned a 300c for several yrs and was more that happy with it, until a drunk driver totaled it. I was Devastated until I found my SRT8.. HANDS DOWN THE MOST AMAZING, POWERFUL, CLASSY, HEAD TURNING CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!!! The only minor drawbacks for me - 1.More $$ for premium gas, and less mileage 2.More $$ for full synthetic oil changes 3.Wear and tare on tires , requiring new tires every 17,000mi . Small price to pay for such an amazing sports/luxury BEAST!!!!
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Good car 300
A very good car 300 👍👍👍
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quick and luxury
extremely satisfied with the fit, finish, ease of ownership, and ease of access to under hood service items. still satisfied, occasional brake squeak, but brake pads are performance.
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