Team-BHP - My Big Fat American - Chrysler 300S (5.7L Hemi)

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Originally Posted by rav11stars (Post 4536432)

That's one gangsta looking car; absolutely loved the alloys. Hey, amazingly written review too; loved the way you've titled it with a neat sum-up line below it.

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Originally Posted by shelby GT (Post 4536546)

Great review for a equally great car. In this age and time where everyone goes through all those attributes to make a rational decision you just went with your heart. Looking forward for more from your ownership review.

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by jaguar.runs (Post 4536559)

Great choice buddy! When can I get a test drive? I heard that you sold the stang. This thing is classy and menacing at the same time.

Yes, sold the Stang in Dec.

Test drive - any time, at your place! :)

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Originally Posted by ronz_2507 (Post 4536569)

Congrats man. As a fellow American car owner here in Dubai. I totally understand the feeling of exclusivity. Love the look of the 300S. Your post has encouraged me to write an ownership review of mine as well. Below is a picture of my baby!

You should, the CTS is a looker!

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Originally Posted by spd_tkt (Post 4536672)

Congrats on the beautiful ride! Out of curiosity, why did you not consider the Dodge Charger with the same engine?

With no offence to Dodge or Charger owners, I find the Charger to be a bit dull, especially the looks. Too rounded and curvy for my taste.

Before finalizing the 300S, since I got this car from the dealership, I sat in all the cars - Charger, 300, Challenger and the Grand Cherokee one after the other for a comparison and to be honest, the Dodge duo did not feel special at all.

I am not saying the 300 has a great cabin. Absolutely not. The Impala is miles ahead. But the 300 has a sense of occasion and a charm to it, which the Charger lacks.

Also, one of the main factor was exclusivity. The Charger is way too common in Dubai.

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Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 4530945)

Power Adjustable Pedals

This is definitely unique. I remember some Ferrari or Lamborghini having adjustable pedals but it was manual. Can't recall the model but was something from the last decade or so.

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Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 4530945)

They will not have half the comfort and safety features that I have.

I can't agree to this. The Germans can build a safer car while not having to carry a vast bulk of metal to make it safe. Their approach is quite different to the rest where they combine active safety with crumple zones built into the structure of the car. They keep it relatively light and strong too.

Anyway; getting back to this beasts of a car you have, Congratulations. You are fortunate to be in a country where gas is probably cheaper than water. A car like this is turning out to be expensive to run even in the US of A

American=Big, Brash and Loud.

It is impossible for the Americans to build anything small. The word "small" does not figure in their dictionary. Be it their cars, trucks or even burgers. They are all very inefficient but they all have a charm and character that is not seen in any other part of the world. It is almost a signature to that country. This is what we are known for.

If you've watched the 2007 Transformers film, as an automobile enthusiast, you will recall a few seconds of that movie for only one thing. The noise that a black Ford Mustang cop car makes while tying to drive over Shia LaBeouf under a bridge. It lasts for only a few seconds. The noise of the engine is captured with such accuracy that its almost like the real thing in front of you. This scene literally woke me up for noise that car made. It was epic. Has to be heard with the volume cranked to 11.

This sort of a car is a dying breed. With all the environment regulations coming in to place and everything moving towards being efficient and economical. While that is all good, everyone must experience (If not own) a car like this at some point in their life and before we all end up driving cars that sound like a vacuum cleaner.

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Originally Posted by sandeepmohan (Post 4536756)

This is definitely unique. I remember some Ferrari or Lamborghini having adjustable pedals but it was manual. Can't recall the model but was something from the last decade or so.

Yes, when I sat in the display car (it was a 300C), I saw this switch which is on the driver's seat next to the electric seat controls. I fiddled with it and I could hear a faint noise from the motor moving something, but I was expecting something to move in the seat and could never figure out what it was for. Had to read the manual to find out!

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Agree to that. Infact I am sure, they will still be safer than the outdated 300 even with less safer features. But the base & mid variants of the German trio is ridiculously low on equipment, some even omitting features like blind spot and front sensors. Their touch screens are outdated 5" units and the whole interior in general looks sparse and you do get the feeling that you are in a stripped down variant.

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Anyway; getting back to this beasts of a car you have, Congratulations. You are fortunate to be in a country where gas is probably cheaper than water. A car like this is turning out to be expensive to run even in the US of A

Yes, very fortunate to be in this country which allows me to buy & afford to run such cars and even drive on these amazing roads.

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This sort of a car is a dying breed. With all the environment regulations coming in to place and everything moving towards being efficient and economical. While that is all good, everyone must experience (If not own) a car like this at some point in their life and before we all end up driving cars that sound like a vacuum cleaner.

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Completely agree with your observations here. Used to drive my cousins Charger while in Dubai and it was fun though a little too common. A good friend and prominent auto journalist in ME drives the SRT version of the 300 and he loves it.

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Originally Posted by coolmind (Post 4536939)

Congrats on the new(old) buy sir. lol:
The beast looks damn gorgeous in black and a great choice.
By the way, I could not find a reason for complaining the leg room when the car is such a beast.
Can you please post with a pic sir? please:

Thanks my friend (not Sir!).

Please find the pic of the rear seat legroom. The driver's seat is set to my position, which is all the way back. I can surely take the seat a bit ahead to accommodate passengers in the back seat, but in such a huge car, the legroom should not be an issue IMHO.

The front passenger seat is in a normal position.

My Big Fat American - Chrysler 300S (5.7L Hemi)-img_20190131_182730.jpg

Congratulations on your purchase! The Chrysler 300 is a "Gansta" car for sure. I fell in love with the current model while watching Breaking Bad when the show came out and black is THE color for this car. When I was car shopping a couple of years ago I considered both 300S and the Charger SRT. The only reason I decided on the Charger was because of the 6.4 liter engine. Chrysler doesn't sell the 300 SRT version in US. Just curious- Do they sell it in Dubai? If yes, didn't you check it out?

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Originally Posted by prakyath89 (Post 4537281)

Congratulations on your purchase! The Chrysler 300 is a "Gansta" car for sure.

Thanks!

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The only reason I decided on the Charger was because of the 6.4 liter engine. Chrysler doesn't sell the 300 SRT version in US. Just curious- Do they sell it in Dubai? If yes, didn't you check it out?

Yes, they do sell the 300 SRT in Dubai and that would have been my dream buy. But none was available for sale, so I settled for the 5.7!

By the way, congrats on your SRT!

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Originally Posted by benbsb29 (Post 4537364)

Quite a refreshing ownership review. Congrats on the buy, and looking forward to more from your ownership experience.

Thanks.

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I regularly see an older model 300 driven by a lady when I drop my daughter at her school. Its a Hemi powered engine, and the sound it makes it just amazing.

Yes, this engine has a deep growl even with the stock exhaust. The brochure mentions the 300S has a different and louder exhaust.

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Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 4536789)

Many congratulations on this beast. There are quite a few 300s running in Sydney and Melbourne. They do have an imposing appearance.

Maybe its a country thing but the German base models out here come fairly loaded. I have no idea about the pricing in Dubai but in Australia the 3 series base models which are comparatively priced to the 300 SRT come with most of the bells and whistles including even the head up display. Perhaps the Germans are still thinking premium pricing in Dubai whereas here they have to compete hard with Lexus, Infinity and the Jags.