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Reply #45 – March 17, 2006, 04:49:42 PM

Quote from: chrome302jr

Um guys...I realize that you may have had bad experiences with Dodges, but have you driven new Ford and GM cars/trucks. .

Yes I have and the Mercury Montego is about a bazillion times better than any Chrysler product out there. None of my beefs with the 300 were present in the Montego. Even the ancient GM W-bodies are nicer than the Chrysler HEMIs. I never wanted that POS Chrysler, spend 10 mins in it as a passenger and you'll understand why. Even my Dad admitted he shoulda got a 500/Montego after he finally decided to sell the 300.

Granted Honda and Toyota make the best cars out there these days, but I still don't like them. Too boring and too expensive to buy and upkeep.

There's enough good to like about a NEW Ford car when the day is done. Drive them all yourself if anyone doesn't wanna take my word for it.

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Reply #46 – March 17, 2006, 04:59:46 PM

Quote from: Ifixyawata

The whole thing goes back to something my dad said years ago regarding Chryslers. He always said they made good looking cars, but they all end up falling apart. My continued bad feelings about this car are really making me reconsider my dream of buying a new Charger someday. Especially since it's akin to your 300.

Yeah I wanted to say something when you got the Neon, but it probably was too late and I didn't want to sound like a complete dick since that was a new car and you're making the payment. Hell, you'd be better off getting a used Tempo like some other guy here did. :)

Speaking of charger, I went on a 3 hour roadtrip in a Charger RT in December. Its seats are nicer than the 300, even though more of the "leather" seats are made of vinyl than in the Chrysler. Ride was OK, it got 21mpg @75mph (my Mark gets 28mpg at that speed) but the A/C cut out and there was a squeak in the dash that even my 300 didn't have. They are all rolling turds. Honestly I'd prefer being a passenger in a new Hyundai Sonata over any HEMI.

The only time I really enjoyed the 300 was when I took out the air silencer, found an empty road and disabled the traction control. No locking diff and a quick 1st gear made for fun times. But that's it.

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Reply #47 – March 17, 2006, 05:10:43 PM

Quote from: pro-five-oh

Yes I have and the Mercury Montego is about a bazillion times better than any Chrysler product out there.

Yea, I agree with that. During the recent auto show, I sat my ass in every car that wasn't locked. However, one thing that drove me nuts about the 500/Montego was that big compartment in the top, middle of the dash. It felt like if you breathed wrong the lid would snap off its hinges.

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Reply #48 – March 18, 2006, 12:06:44 AM

Quote from: 4thqtr

Yea, I agree with that. During the recent auto show, I sat my ass in every car that wasn't locked. However, one thing that drove me nuts about the 500/Montego was that big compartment in the top, middle of the dash. It felt like if you breathed wrong the lid would snap off its hinges.

That's funny, all the ones I've seen at the dealers are pretty good in that department...could be better, but not bad for a car that starts in the low-20s. I bet it got a good beating on the Auto Show circuit.

Speaking of, looks like the 500/Montego is more of a hit than us RWD fans would like to admit. Honestly after a year of Chrysler ownership, I almost believe it.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/03/12/000369.html