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Why not wait to buy 300C?
The Magnum concept car really got my attention in the press and car shows, and I fell in love with the in-person looks and capabilities of the 300C. After getting prices on the 300C and renting one, I've decided there's no point in jumping on the bandwagon now. Why?
1. Dollar and Thrifty appear to be buying big numbers of these cars (the std and Touring version). They'll be good guinea pigs for DCX quality control, but they will destroy resale value retention and dilute any "prestige" of the Hemi model. Think Ford Taurus vs. Ford Taurus SHO. DCX's profits are predicated upon building huge volumes.
2. Dealers aren't giving discounts on the 300C. All the more reason to wait!
3. Say what you will about rice burners, but other makes, like the Infiniti G35 and Acura TL, have excellent, and proven, reliability, quality and resale value. OK, maybe not 340 HP, but where I live, you can't take advantage of 200+ HP unless you go to the track.
I'd bet that you can buy a used 300C in one year for $23k or less.
I really like the 300/Magnum concept, but it'll need to prove itself in the real world (I can't afford another 96 Impala SS experience!)
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