@@hellboy8317 thanks for the reply. The show is called "Eyes on Detroit." It is held every summer. This year one of the themes is a tribute to Tom Gale, who lead the design and styling of the 300M. The organizers are having trouble finding nice examples. Enjoy your car!
@@craiggowsell8798 the interior wasn't as bad as some of their offerings of the time such as the caliber and avenger, or anything with those yes essentials stain attracting, i mean stain resistant seats they claimed them to be
@@OldFordTaurus Same with the 2007 and up Sebrings. I actually thought the 2001-2006 Sebring actually looked nicer inside I know it was plastic fantastic either generation but I think the plastics were disguised better or something. Just my 2 cents.
Got a '03 black Special sitting in the driveway right now. Bought it in 2005, 33K miles, for an even $15K. Currently has 118K on it. I love this car, my girlfriend calls it "the party dress". No issues with it, other than the standard maintenance thing. Only thing I would call an issue is, that if you didn't put the 18 inch ZR tires on it, it will not ride are drive worth a hoot, and ZR tires ain't cheap, especially since it came with a full size spare tire. If it's going on a lift, you better go out and point out to them they have to use spacers on the lift or they will damage the skirts. Also, the front rotors are directional, found this out when a dealer installed them backwards. Their answer was "who knew"? I did. Also, the Special has a lower gear ratio than the standard. it will never change to 4th gear in auto if you don't hit 35 mph, I guess they did that so it would stay responsive. At 30 mph and lower, a quick half way down press on the gas pedal, it shifts to 1st and you're moving down the highway fast and not quietly. It also has 150mph on the speedometer, I doubt very seriously it would do it, but it does remind you that you are in a car that will get up and go.
I have a blue one from 2000 here in Sweden. I havent had any problem with it since i got it 2 years ago. Works fine. It’s been rebuilt into a tractor or A-traktor as its called here. It’s rebuilt cars that can drive 30 km/h and dosent have back seats. Its for Teenagers from 15 to 18 year old
I used to have a gunmetal colored with the two tone seats 2002 Chrysler 300M Special back in 2009... That was a beautiful car... Traded it in for a 2008 Impala... Should've just kept the 300M...
I was always a GM man, but I liked the styling of the 2004 300M. I bought one and the quality of the car is outstanding. Even with 20 inch rims, this car handles like a sports car.
Dang that exhaust sounds nice
I own my 300M since more than 20 yrs. So happy ❤❤❤
Are interested in showing your car in Detroit this summer?
@@TonyBarr99 I would love to, but I do not live in the US ...
@@hellboy8317 thanks for the reply. The show is called "Eyes on Detroit." It is held every summer. This year one of the themes is a tribute to Tom Gale, who lead the design and styling of the 300M. The organizers are having trouble finding nice examples. Enjoy your car!
I had a regular 2002 300M. Absolutely loved it. Always wanted a Special. I see lots come up for sale but they’re always pretty beat up now.
Originally intended to be the next Eagle Vision sedan, once the brand was shuttered, it became a Chrysler labeled vehicle.
@4:49 $33,920 = $59,071 in 2024 Wow! i didn't realize how expensive the Chrysler 300M Special really was back then.
I had a 2004 chrysler 300M special with the navigation system . It was the best car I ever had , no major isues and very fun to drive
Chrysler put such good sound systems in their car back then.
Personally I liked the look of these over the 300 that replaced it in 2005. Interior of those were dreadful.
@@craiggowsell8798 the interior wasn't as bad as some of their offerings of the time such as the caliber and avenger, or anything with those yes essentials stain attracting, i mean stain resistant seats they claimed them to be
@@OldFordTaurus Same with the 2007 and up Sebrings. I actually thought the 2001-2006 Sebring actually looked nicer inside I know it was plastic fantastic either generation but I think the plastics were disguised better or something. Just my 2 cents.
One of my ex friends used to have one of these. It really did feel luxurious. Still a sharp looking car, in my opinion.
The best Chrysler 300 ever ...
🙃👍
Got a '03 black Special sitting in the driveway right now. Bought it in 2005, 33K miles, for an even $15K. Currently has 118K on it. I love this car, my girlfriend calls it "the party dress". No issues with it, other than the standard maintenance thing. Only thing I would call an issue is, that if you didn't put the 18 inch ZR tires on it, it will not ride are drive worth a hoot, and ZR tires ain't cheap, especially since it came with a full size spare tire. If it's going on a lift, you better go out and point out to them they have to use spacers on the lift or they will damage the skirts. Also, the front rotors are directional, found this out when a dealer installed them backwards. Their answer was "who knew"? I did. Also, the Special has a lower gear ratio than the standard. it will never change to 4th gear in auto if you don't hit 35 mph, I guess they did that so it would stay responsive. At 30 mph and lower, a quick half way down press on the gas pedal, it shifts to 1st and you're moving down the highway fast and not quietly. It also has 150mph on the speedometer, I doubt very seriously it would do it, but it does remind you that you are in a car that will get up and go.
Could you show your car this summer in Detroit?
@@TonyBarr99 The car still travels just fine, me, not so much.
I love seeing these old Motorweek episodes especially on cars on which today are mostly beaten up.
In the early 2000s I wanted one of these. They seemed to be relatively high quality, don't know if that was true or not.
Garbage big time!!! Lol
I have a blue one from 2000 here in Sweden. I havent had any problem with it since i got it 2 years ago. Works fine. It’s been rebuilt into a tractor or A-traktor as its called here. It’s rebuilt cars that can drive 30 km/h and dosent have back seats. Its for Teenagers from 15 to 18 year old
Geez, I never realized how Nissan VQ35-ish these things sounded.
VQs sounds like shit, these engines have tone and are throaty, way more European than asain sounding.
Sounds way better.
Well, I gotta give it to Chrysler. These do sound pretty cool.
I used to have a gunmetal colored with the two tone seats 2002 Chrysler 300M Special back in 2009... That was a beautiful car... Traded it in for a 2008 Impala... Should've just kept the 300M...
Chrysler six cylinders sounds amazing
That was a nice 300 at the time
The music was over-the-top in this video. I could barely hear John. Someone in the studio was, um, lit.
I was always a GM man, but I liked the styling of the 2004 300M. I bought one and the quality of the car is outstanding. Even with 20 inch rims, this car handles like a sports car.
One of my dream cars
Beautiful car!
My 2001 300m tured 350000 kms yesterday. Only 350000 km to go
217,000 miles👍👍
These motors actually weren’t that bad 3.5 It’s probably the most reliable motor they make because God knows the 2.7’s were garbage😂
Aqui en Mexico estan muy buscados estos autos. Ya que las marcas de hoy son de baja calidad.
Me pican las pelotas hermano, vivo en mi auto y hace como tres meses que no me lavo las bolas. No me prestas una ducha ?
It has a beautiful design. But is the Chrysler 300M reliable?
350000 km to date on mine so ya they are
@@Welcometofacsistube Nice to hear