Hello everyone. New to the site (not really new but I think this is my first post). I’ve been a 300-enthusiest for over 15 years. In 2001 I purchased a ’99 300M. Since that I’ve owned a ’03 300M Special, ’05 300 Touring Signature Series, ’07 300C RWD, and now a ’13 300C JV Luxury AWD. I bought it late-September with just under 32,000 and currently have a bit over 44,000.
I actually went to the dealership to look at an SRT, but with the JV having less miles, the SafetyTec package, moonroof, AWD options, I couldn’t pass it up. I live in Wisconsin so the AWD is great. In addition to the those options, I think the nicest feature might be the stitched leather components and natural satin-finished wood trim. Although I do suffer from the dreaded leather dash separating from the interior trim by the windshield, it looks so much better than the standard dash. The black headliner is also a nice touch.
It also has the Harman Kardon Audio Group option. I only have this to say about that: if I had spent the original $1,995 upgrade cost for this system, I would be severely disappointed that I spent any money on it. If any of you are into car audio, it didn’t take long before I installed a single JL 13.5” PowerWedge with JL HD750/1. The enclosure fits very snug underneath the rear deck with just enough room for the amp between the enclosure and rear seat. Amazing technology for this sound in this size enclosure and it leaves nearly the entire trunk space.
I haven’t done a lot to it. Probably about all I plan on doing. The windows were already tinted. I added the spoiler, sub, JV Limited clock, straight-pipes in place of the resonators, Magnaflow mufflers in place of the suitcase, drilled/slotted rotors, PVD-coated factory AWD rims, new tires, and also just ordered the AmeriHood SRT-style hood.
I don't have four posts yet so I'm unable to link to the full-res photos, but I have attached a couple for the time being.
Thanks for reading!
I actually went to the dealership to look at an SRT, but with the JV having less miles, the SafetyTec package, moonroof, AWD options, I couldn’t pass it up. I live in Wisconsin so the AWD is great. In addition to the those options, I think the nicest feature might be the stitched leather components and natural satin-finished wood trim. Although I do suffer from the dreaded leather dash separating from the interior trim by the windshield, it looks so much better than the standard dash. The black headliner is also a nice touch.
It also has the Harman Kardon Audio Group option. I only have this to say about that: if I had spent the original $1,995 upgrade cost for this system, I would be severely disappointed that I spent any money on it. If any of you are into car audio, it didn’t take long before I installed a single JL 13.5” PowerWedge with JL HD750/1. The enclosure fits very snug underneath the rear deck with just enough room for the amp between the enclosure and rear seat. Amazing technology for this sound in this size enclosure and it leaves nearly the entire trunk space.
I haven’t done a lot to it. Probably about all I plan on doing. The windows were already tinted. I added the spoiler, sub, JV Limited clock, straight-pipes in place of the resonators, Magnaflow mufflers in place of the suitcase, drilled/slotted rotors, PVD-coated factory AWD rims, new tires, and also just ordered the AmeriHood SRT-style hood.
I don't have four posts yet so I'm unable to link to the full-res photos, but I have attached a couple for the time being.
Thanks for reading!