2008 LX and LY models: Features and Changes

[ChromeTailfins]

What about the fact that they're reverting all V6 models back to the crummy 4-speed automatic? That's not a step in the right direction.

[Geordie]

Originally Posted by ChromeTailfins

What about the fact that they're reverting all V6 models back to the crummy 4-speed automatic? That's not a step in the right direction.

Does that also apply to the 300C CRD (diesel) for the Euro / Aussie markets?

[thematrixhasu]

my question is this, chysler has announced to the media that because the imperial is not being made they moved the redesign of the 300 model up a year so in may 2009 they will redesign the entire car and offer a mild hybrid(its the hybrid on the prototype aspen durango 5.7) 5.7 with vvt. I guess i will be the first person with 200000 miles on his 05 300c because im in for the long haul come on 2010 300?(dont know the letter) Resume can you shead some light on the subject Check out the link
Chrysler: No Imperial But New 300 - The Car Connection

[OoTLink]

matrix, that's not a bad thing! You'll have great reliability info for us How's the car holding up so far?

[E55 KEV]

Don't know if this is news, but the Dodge Challenger will be built on the new LY platform.

"Dodge's all-new musclecar will be built on the new RWD platform in Ontario, Canada. Production will start in the spring of 2008, and the Challenger will go on sale shortly afterwards as a 2008 model. Pricing is expected to start around $31,000, although it's rumored that the R/T models have all been pre-sold in the 50K range. A convertible is also expected."

[thematrixhasu]

Originally Posted by OoTLink

matrix, that's not a bad thing! You'll have great reliability info for us How's the car holding up so far?

I got 75000 on her now had the stering col replaced under warranty and fuel pump. Word of advice to everyone when you get brakes get rotors stock rotors are worthless unless you have a srt. Oh yeah had crys install a new sunroof (entire component) under warranty it was leaking and making noise. So 75000 miles about 2000 spent on warranty deductables, rotors and reg maint.

[E55 KEV]

Originally Posted by thematrixhasu

chysler ... moved the redesign of the 300 model up a year so in may 2009 they will redesign the entire car...

So, the LX platform cars will now only run 5 years instead of six? 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.

[OoTLink]

A total redesign isn't a bad thing, it'll make our cars more exclusive, not that they really are hehe.

I just hope they don't make the Nassau out of it o_O

[spentan]

the 300c is still really exclusive, out here in Australia, still sends a shiver down my spine everytime I see one

Wonder when these 08ers are coming down to Aus, I'm not too sure I like the new interior.

[E55 KEV]

new feature for 2008:

New Drivetrain Warranty better than old 7/70!