2005 Chrysler 300

I have worked on quite a few of these, but it’s always been maintenance and almost never repairs. Now I can't tell you these cars have no problems, but the problems are few and far between. Some folks complain about ride harshness and the first thing I do is check the tire pressure. Many people are not yet used to 18” and larger rubber on their cars so when you get a car with 19” or 20” wheels they don’t understand that the larger the wheel the less rubber there is between their back-side and that pothole.

Other than that the biggest issue I’d warn you about is the previous owner if you are shopping used, or pre-owned, or previously enjoyed, or what ever they are calling it these days. The first thing folks want to do to these cars is fill the wheel wells with bigger tires and wheels. This really effects the ride quality, fuel economy, handling and braking distances. Then there’s the power adders. Most of these do little to improve performance but can effect the driveability of the car. If you are buying a “pimped out” car ask if the original parts are still available. I’d reinstall them, sell the aftermarket stuff on eBay and buy what I wanted in the first place. I’ve driven both the V-6 and V-8 models and if you aren’t looking for a stoplight performer, the V-6 will do just fine. The 300C was also offered in AWD versions. I have not worked on or driven an AWD equipped model and couldn’t find anyone who has anything bad to say about this option.

All in all, this is a great looking car that will age well and had tremendous aftermarket support so you can customize these to no end. From a V-6 commuter special to a 400+ HP road burner you have plenty of options to choose from in the Chrysler 300C