I'm looking at upgrading from my 2013 300 SRT8 with the 5speed. Just wanting to hear from those of you who have upgraded my version to the updated SRT with the 8 speed and different lights? Was it worth it really? What are the major differences you've noticed? Likes and dislikes? Basically wanting to see if its worth the 30k change over or to wait until something else comes out (whats due next?).
It really is a matter for you as to whether it's worth it or not. Expect a big hit at trade-in time. Personally I don't regret it, the 8 speed is just a delight by comparison. Steering wheel buttons and instrument cluster are also a great improvement. Voice recognition working as it should is a bonus.... well, not really a bonus when it's merely working like it should and should have in the earlier versions. Maps of course are the usual Chrysler Australia disgrace. So while I'm here talking about that here's a shout out to Chrysler Aus.... Go f%#k yourselves maggots.
lol. Ah, that feels better.
In any case I now don't use the maps as I installed the Android (albeit 4.4) interface and I prefer Waze.
Another great thing about the new 2016 SRT is that you dont get fogging headlights any more which is great. I' well chuffed with my car. I will check with my local dealer to see if there are any map updates comming soon. I was told a while back that there where updates coming, we'l see.
Other wise I might have to try the interface like Steve to get the updates.
Chrysler Australia are a bunch of baboons arses.
Thats my rant. Still love the car have owned mine for one and a half years no problems everithing works as it should.
Mate I have one as well, love the car fun to drive and playing with all the gadgets.
The engine electronics are very European sports car like, which is soooo much fun, not good for fuel economy tho lol...
Didn't buy it to save on fuel any ways.
I agree with the Steve and Vorhee only down side so far map up dates, and not being able to google up date like our gen2s would let us.
Chrysler service has been good to me, but I have noticed a noise coming from rear end like another owner on here dream2own, so we will see what Chrysler have to say and how they fix this..
Oh my air bag service warning has come on so I am booked into dealer tomorrow to check out..
It'll run just about any app or map system that your phone will. It's not perfect but a lot better than the standard system alone. Depends on what you want to do.
The one for 2014/16 Chrysler 300. I don't know of a part number. I think they're all the same anyway, or at least since the newer 15/16 Chryslers changed the harness plugs.
Thanks for the replies all. Just trying to figure out if its worth the 30k change over or not. I've heard the exhaust is louder on the newer ones, is that right? Is the 8spd really that much better? Does it blip revs on downshifts? I'd be looking at the hyperblack model, I dig the black headlights.
Worth buying for the exhaust note and the 8 speed gear box. I reckon it is also better put together,than the 2013 SRT. Recon the new front grille is an improvement.
Went and checked one out today, surprised how much louder and different the exhaust note is. Prefer the newer interior too. Placed a deposit on the hyperblack/black vapour MY17 model so hopefully get one within a couple of weeks! Thanks again for all of your help gents.
I don't think those headlights and taillights in the hyperblack are as effective as the earlier ones. Listen, seeing as I don't drive mine much I'm prepared to swap them out for you with the ones in my car. Hey, I know it's overly generous but that's just the type of guy I am.
Can I see a pic of your mounted front plate please. I'm thinking of changing mine and you can't get the one I want in slimline, slimline being 84mm high and the one I want is 107mm high. How big are ACT plates?