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Last February, Chrysler presented a viability plan at the U.S. Treasury. Little did the company know, the document revealed details about the new Chrysler 300 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Chrysler has recently survived bankruptcy and is now under Fiat’s control. The viability plan also divulged insider information about future Fiat models to be produced once the Chrysler-Fiat alliance has been formalized. Therefore, it follows that Chrysler models will be undergoing major changes in the years to come.
For instance, the upcoming Alfa Romeo models are to be called the Milano, the 147 hatch replacement, and the Giulia, 159 successor. The 2010 Milano model is set for Europe this year, while the Giulia will enter the market in 2011.
According to Automotive News, Chrysler is deciding whether to come up with a brand new RWD sedan as a replacement for the Sebring and Dodge Avenger models that aren’t raking in enough sales. The candidates for the new model include a revamped Fiat D-Evo that is in the existing Alfa Romeo 159 model.
But according to reliable sources, the carmaker will probably use the LX RWD platform from the 200C electric car concept that was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show last January. They also added that borrowing several components can hasten the car’s production.
We still don’t know if the new RWD sedan will get the green light. However, Chrysler is really in need of a new midsize sedan model. On the other hand, the Sebring and Dodge Avenger models, both of which are being manufactured at the Sterling Heights plant, will cease production sometime at the end of 2010.
It seems that fans of the PT Cruiser from Chrysler have nothing to worry about. The production of the PT Cruiser will resume at its plant in Toluca, Mexico.
Chrysler decided to kill production of the PT Cruiser from January to mid this year due to the dropping sales figures and lack of future plans to update the car. The Cruiser became one among seven models axed by the management of Cerberus Capital Management.
The other units killed by the management were the Pacifica SUV, Aspen SUV, Crossfire, Durango SUV, and the Dodge Magnum.
The PT Cruiser graced the public starting in 2000 and was instantly loved for its retro looks. Aside from the styling, consumers opted for this Chrysler for its very affordable price. The PT Cruiser became an icon of the industry with dealers being able to inflate the price because of the high demand.
Fast forward to today, the PT Cruiser’s styling is basically untouched. Some minor tweaking was done back in 2006.
Here’s a vision for you: Imagine it’s the late 1950’s or early 1960’s. You are hanging out with the local soda-jerk (old people’s term – not mine) as the BAD boys begin rolling up. They drive a variety of Detroit iron from the late 40’s and early 50’s that are reminiscent of the bad-guy’s car from the movie, “Grease.” Cropped roofs, loud engines, sinister presence and a complete inability to round a corner.
That’s what I imagine when reminiscing about the Chrysler 300C SRT8.
Okay, it corners a lot better than a 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88. This beast has a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 that growls with 425 horsepower and 420 lbs feet of torque – it’s got motor gordo. At 4,178 lbs, this is a lead-sled to be sure. With this weight and motor, the best thing the 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 does is purr content at nearly any speed along the highway.
Show it a corner at a sporting speed and prepare for the unknown. The steering reveals little of what the fat, 20 inch front wheels are doing. So much mass gets to speed so quickly. I clocked a few 0 to 60 times in well under 6 seconds, if you are foolish enough to turn off the traction control and accelerate around a tight bend – well, I hope you have your affairs in order. The 5-speed automatic transmission has the gimmicky autostick which does a fair job holding gears. Leaving the transmission alone to do its job is the best way to wring the most performance out of the Chrysler 300C SRT8.
I highly recommend the Boston Acoustics sound 6-speaker (with a 276 watt amplifier) sound system. The rest of the upgrades will cost you thousands including the video system (where the screen for the back seats resides in the arm rest) and the uconnect wireless online system. These are expensive toys. Still, even fully loaded, this beast is much cheaper than an equivalent German or Japanese performance sedan.
When driving, one must remember that a majority of this vehicle is underpinned by out-of-date Mercedes Benz parts. It’s true and not necessarily a curse. The (now discontinued) Mercedes Benz E Class of 1996 – 2002 was a great machine, but the core design is over a decade old. If the greasy bits were more modern, perhaps the front end’s tactile feel could improve.
On the road, it’s a pleasure to feel the thrust of a true rear drive machine (other Chrysler 300s have optional AWD). You sit low, nearly submerged in the cabin “gangsta” like. Looking out as your speed increases faster than most expect, you have to wait for the body to settle down before you charge out of a corner. It’s the only way this thing likes to be driven. Sure, the springs are tight and it is easy enough to drift the rear end - that’s NOT performance driving. On a road course, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 accounts for itself admirably until you give it the spurs.
The Pontiac G8 GT/GXP or brand new Ford Taurus SHO are much better handling vehicles.
Everything is solid and feels like it will last. I have never been excited about the design of the 300, although other enthusiasts seem to like it. It is a clean, unique design that has straight, masculine lines and in the case of the Chrysler 300C SRT8, a sporty mesh grill. I feel the Dodge Charger’s looks are more aggressive and contemporary. Either way, the look is getting a bit old.
So, am I saying this huge Chrysler is a bad car? No, not really. As long as the driver understands that this is a cruiser and not a racer, all is well. I was supremely comfortable driving at ridiculously high speeds on our interstates. Also, the sweet music the 6.1 liter HEMI makes is downright addicting. Abuse the Chrysler 300C SRT8 at 8/10th its total potential and the driver will have a ball.
Fully loaded (and before the massive amounts of rebates) the 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 runs nearly 50 grand. If you are careful and haggle hard as an associate of mine did, you can bring that price into the lower $40,000 bracket. For a vehicle with this much comfort and this much “go” that’s not too bad.
My overall combined mpg was a not so good at 16 mpg. My fault – I drive like an idiot.
Honestly, if you don’t mind spending your bread on go-go juice, this lead-sled may be your ride daddy-o. If you miss the big, powerful cars of yore and want the best warranty in the business – look up the Chrysler 300C SRT8. Just take it easy in the corners.
Today, Chrysler rolled out a new incentive plan that offers rebates of up to $4,500 on most new 2009 models, targeted at drivers contemplating trading in an older model under the government’s "cash for clunkers" program. The Chrysler plan is being pitched as a way to double the federal incentives of up to $4,500 for a discount up to $9,000 on a new Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle. But more than half the vehicles eligible for this Chrysler incentive will receive just $3,500 from the automaker, with just eight models qualifying for the full $4,500 including the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500.
Comparing these new offers against the incentives available earlier this month show that the campaign is much more than a clever tag line. Chrysler is putting significant money on the hood, certain to help dealers clear the lots and make way for 2010 models. In many cases, the offer is at least $1,000 greater than what was available last week. The Chrysler PT Cruiser gets the largest boost, with $3,500 more on the hood.
Billed as "Double Cash for Your Old Car," the program runs through August 31, 2009. Drivers have the option of choosing 0-percent financing for up to 72 months instead.
The vehicles exempted from the new rebates are the Dodge Challenger, Jeep Wrangler, all SRT performance models, and the Dodge Sprinter truck. But buyers looking to trade for one of those models should take heart. Most of them, including both two- and four-wheel-drive versions of the Jeep Wrangler, are ineligible for the federal program anyway, because they fail to meet the minimum mileage requirement.
For a trade-in to qualify for the federal program, vehicles must have been registered and insured by the current owner for at least the past year, be less than 25 years old, and have an EPA overall fuel economy rating of 18 mpg or less. Drivers must trade for a new car rated at 22 mpg or better, or a light truck rated at 18 mpg overall or more, that makes a significant fuel economy improvement. (Learn more about cash for clunkers.)
Tempting as a potential savings of as much as $9,000 may seem, our advice remains to look beyond the short term. There’s more to owner costs and satisfaction than a low purchase price. Chrysler vehicles have not performed as well as competing models in our recent testing, and our Annual Owner Survey results show reliability lags behind, as well. No current Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicles make our list of Recommended models. (See how Chrysler stacks up in our Detroit report cards.)
Cash for clunkers is a bill, written by congress, which is designed to remove as many gas guzzling older cars from the marketplace as quickly as possible. Here’s how it works: If you own an operating 1984 or newer vehicle that has been insured, registered to you for the past year, and gets a combined 18 miles per gallon or less, you can qualify. You can go to a website to discover whether your car gets less than 18 miles per gallon.
If you trade the gas guzzler in for a new car with a fuel efficiency rating that is four miles per gallon better, you can receive a $3500 voucher which will be applied directly to the new vehicle purchase. If the new vehicle has a fuel efficiency rating that is ten miles per gallon better, you can get a voucher for $4500.
Cash for clunkers seems like a good idea on the surface.
The plan is a boon for new car dealerships as consumers run to the showrooms to take advantage of the offer. Chrysler is even matching the subsidy with an equal amount of cash off the purchase of those cars that qualify for the program. Another industry that stands to benefit is the used auto parts market. Traded clunkers must be rendered inoperable and crushed, but not before the salvage yard strips off all the working used parts.
The cash for clunkers program will help beautify the highways. Some old cars are ugly, with hanging bumpers, rusted rocker panels and brandishing twenty-year-old bumper stickers. Eventually there will be no more rusted hulks lying at the bottom of ravines or out in farmer’s fields. Yeah, right.
Some environmentalists object to the cash for clunkers program.
Many environmentalists point out that a large number of perfectly serviceable vehicles with years of performance left will be pulled from the marketplace. In most cases, recycling older cars by repairing and reselling them makes more sense than relegating them to environmentally unfriendly junkyards.
There is another downside.
What’s to be done about young people just entering the job market who need a car to get to work but can’t afford a new one? How about the single mother who is barely making ends meet, owns a car that’s on its last legs and needs to replace it, but can’t afford new car payments? What about low income families who can scrape up just enough money for a used car? What are the thousands of people who own and work for used car lots to do when their inventories are dramatically reduced? And how about the traffic death toll that will climb as Americans increasingly drive smaller and lighter cars?
The government cash for clunkers program will pull tens of thousands of viable used cars from the market. According to my friend at the automotive group, there is nothing wrong with the older cars that they sell. They are reconditioned, safe, affordable, often sold with warranties, and ready to meet the transportation needs of a large segment of the population that just can’t afford to purchase a new or late model car.
Cash for clunkers is another example of a government program with high cost, estimated at over a billion dollars, which is stealthily picked from the pockets of just about everyone who pays taxes. This program looks great on the surface, but it was instituted with no consideration of the consequences.
And so it goes, whenever the government over regulates a segment of the free market, the little guy gets hurt. via
“If my dealership is not restored, we will lose everything — including college savings for my children and my home,” James Tarbox, who lost two Chrysler dealerships in Rhode Island, said on the second day of a House Judiciary Committee hearing about the dealership cuts.
“You would not believe the human suffering that is being caused by this reckless abuse of bankruptcy laws,” John J. Fitzgerald, who lost five Chrysler stores and three G.M. stores, said. “It is indescribable the things that I’ve heard. It is just not the American way.”
Louann Van Der Wiele, a Chrysler vice president and associate general counsel, defended the company’s decision to cut a quarter of its dealerships while it reorganized in bankruptcy.
She said the deal under which Chrysler’s good assets had been sold to the Italian carmaker Fiat last month could fall apart if the auto dealerships were restored. The rest of the company, now known as Old Carco, remains in bankruptcy protection and will be sold off in pieces.
“Legislation aimed at reversing some of the painful but necessary actions taken during Old Carco’s bankruptcy,” Ms. Van Der Wiele said, “will simply take Chrysler back to the future that Old Carco faced not long ago — and this time, without the option of a purchaser for substantially all of its assets. Complete liquidation, with all of its dire consequences, could follow.”
Committee members from both parties repeatedly demanded that executives from Chrysler and G.M. explain how the dealership cuts would lead to more profits for the companies and reacted skeptically to the answers they heard. Representative Bradley J. Sherman, Democrat of California, lamented that even if fewer dealerships did lead to higher profits, it would mean consumers would pay more for vehicles.
“If these dealers were so ineffective, why not just let them die on their own?” asked Representative Trent Franks, Republican of Arizona.
The G.M. executive who testified, Michael J. Robinson, said the automaker was trying to help the nearly 2,000 dealers whose franchise agreements would not be renewed next year by paying them about $600 million. Mr. Robinson, a G.M. vice president and its general counsel for North America, said, “While this process is far from painless, we think it is far preferable to an abrupt termination.”
Chrysler, in contrast, gave its dealers about four weeks’ notice before terminating their franchises and offered them no financial support, though it redistributed much of their inventory for a per-vehicle fee.
Kevyn D. Orr, a partner with Chrysler’s bankruptcy law firm, Jones Day, said the company did not have enough cash on hand to do a wind-down like G.M.’s.
Both companies said they had far too many dealers for the number of vehicles they now sell. G.M. said Wednesday that its global sales in the first half of 2009 fell 22 percent from a year earlier, largely because of its troubles in the United States.
July 22 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC is offering new-car buyers as much as $4,500 in cash, doubling the potential savings for customers who use a U.S. program to get less fuel-efficient cars off the road.
Customers who get the maximum $4,500 credit for a trade-in under the federal “cash-for-clunkers” initiative will reap a $9,000 benefit, the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker said in a statement today. The incentive runs from tomorrow through Aug. 31 and covers most 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models.
Chrysler’s offer takes effect alongside the $1 billion U.S. Car Allowance Rebate System and includes buyers who don’t tap government aid. The company’s 46 percent drop in first-half domestic sales was the deepest among big automakers in the U.S., damped by the recession and its April 30 bankruptcy filing.
“It’s a smart move, and I’m sure we’ll see this from other automakers,” said Jeremy Anwyl, chief executive officer of auto-research company Edmunds.com in Santa Monica, California.
U.S. credits to purchase qualified new autos are designed to speed the scrapping of older vehicles with lower fuel economy. Chrysler’s incentive may sway some buyers whose trade- ins or new autos aren’t eligible for federal help, Anwyl said.
“From a dealer perspective it gives them a much-needed tool to deal with the cash for clunkers rejects,” he said.
Chrysler is offering zero percent financing for 72 months through GMAC LLC on most 2009 models for consumers who don’t take the cash. GMAC took over lending from Chrysler Financial as part of the restructuring in which a group led by Italy’s Fiat SpA bought most assets of the former Chrysler LLC in Chapter 11.
The new Chrysler financing follows 60-month, no-interest loans on some models that started July 1 and end today.
The 2010 heavy-duty Chrysler Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models were unveiled during the Chicago Auto Show. The adjusted suspension greatly improves the driving quality of these overhauled models.
These Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models carry the engine of the previous model. The initial power comes from a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine that has 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. In addition to this, a 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine with 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque is an option for those who want to have additional power for their heavy-duty automobile.
While there are similar designs borrowed from the light-duty Dodge Ram models, the heavy-duty versions carry a front bumper that is exclusive only for the 2500 model and especially the 3500 model that features brand new wheel fenders with advanced aerodynamic qualities.
As for the interior modifications of the heavy-duty models, an optional two-compartment console, big enough to support a laptop and several piles of paperwork is also an option you might want to consider. It also carries the top of the line interior volume system.
The models’ towing capabilities is supported by the new Electronic Range Select application that allows the driver to limit the highest gear manual and permit manual up shifts and down shifts varying on the engine speed and road feel. Restructured trailer-tow mirrors now come with bigger convex glass, puddle lamps, and memory functions.
The heavy-duty 2010 Dodge Ram models are expected to enter the market this coming fall and should have the base price of $30,000.
Last February, Chrysler presented a viability plan at the U.S. Treasury. Little did the company know, the document revealed details about the new Chrysler 300 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Chrysler has recently survived bankruptcy and is now under Fiat’s control. The viability plan also divulged insider information about future Fiat models to be produced once the Chrysler-Fiat alliance has been formalized. Therefore, it follows that Chrysler models will be undergoing major changes in the years to come.
For instance, the upcoming Alfa Romeo models are to be called the Milano, the 147 hatch replacement, and the Giulia, 159 successor. The 2010 Milano model is set for Europe this year, while the Giulia will enter the market in 2011.
According to Automotive News, Chrysler is deciding whether to come up with a brand new RWD sedan as a replacement for the Sebring and Dodge Avenger models that aren’t raking in enough sales. The candidates for the new model include a revamped Fiat D-Evo that is in the existing Alfa Romeo 159 model.
But according to reliable sources, the carmaker will probably use the LX RWD platform from the 200C electric car concept that was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show last January. They also added that borrowing several components can hasten the car’s production.
We still don’t know if the new RWD sedan will get the green light. However, Chrysler is really in need of a new midsize sedan model. On the other hand, the Sebring and Dodge Avenger models, both of which are being manufactured at the Sterling Heights plant, will cease production sometime at the end of 2010.
It seems that fans of the PT Cruiser from Chrysler have nothing to worry about. The production of the PT Cruiser will resume at its plant in Toluca, Mexico.
The other units killed by the management were the Pacifica SUV, Aspen SUV, Crossfire, Durango SUV, and the Dodge Magnum.
The PT Cruiser graced the public starting in 2000 and was instantly loved for its retro looks. Aside from the styling, consumers opted for this Chrysler for its very affordable price. The PT Cruiser became an icon of the industry with dealers being able to inflate the price because of the high demand.
Fast forward to today, the PT Cruiser’s styling is basically untouched. Some minor tweaking was done back in 2006.
You should be aware that when reviewing 2009 Chrysler 300 reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
Also, when looking at 2009 Chrysler 300 reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That’s why it’s best to examine opinions from several sources.
And to get that array of viewpoints, be sure to look at CarsDirect’s Chrysler 300 model reviews. We compile the best quotes so you don’t have to pour through several 2009 Chrysler 300 model reviews. But be sure to keep in mind that no matter how many 2009 Chrysler 300 reviews you read, there’s no substitution for your own test drive where you get to examine a car in person.
"Saddled with a small V6, the base model feels sluggish, and we wouldn't recommend it to most buyers." —Edmunds.com
"An economist would tell you all that value had to be extracted somewhere, but with the 300 there are only a few obvious corners cut. One place is the transmission, which is essentially a standard pattern automatic without any sport mode or slap-shifter gate. The other omission is the lack of wood trim in the interior, which is nevertheless quite elegant in a simple, understated way and - except for a slightly cheap-looking silver steering wheel finish - largely meets Chrysler's design brief for "understated opulence."" —Road & Track
"The Chrysler 300's styling is distinctive, and its interior is roomy, efficient and stylish."
—New Car Test Drive
"Traction control, electronic stability programs, anti-lock brakes, and electronic brake distribution all improve the driver's ability to control the car."
—New Car Test Drive
"It's a chassis without any discernible faults; the suspension is simply tuned more toward everyday driving than the sport end of the spectrum."
—Road & Track
"Gauges are clean and simple, with Elgin watch-style faces...Control stalks by the wheel have a high-quality Mercedes feel, as does the shift lever with its chrome center section."
The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Sedan carries up to five passengers. The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Sedan is a carryover from 2008. The 2009 Sebring Convertible is a 2-door convertible that seat 4 people. The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is a carryover from 2008.
models to be produced once the Chrysler-Fiat alliance has been formalized. Therefore, it follows that Chrysler models will be undergoing major changes in the years to come.
Fully loaded (and before the massive amounts of rebates) the 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 runs nearly 50 grand. If you are careful and haggle hard as an associate of mine did, you can bring that price into the lower $40,000 bracket. For a vehicle with this much comfort and this much “go” that’s not too bad.
Today, Chrysler rolled out a new incentive plan that offers rebates of up to $4,500 on most new 2009 models, targeted at drivers contemplating trading in an older model under the government’s "
Cash for clunkers is a bill, written by congress, which is designed to remove as many gas guzzling older cars from the marketplace as quickly as possible. Here’s how it works: If you own an operating 1984 or newer vehicle that has been insured, registered to you for the past year, and gets a combined 18 miles per gallon or less, you can qualify. You can go to a 
