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Old 17 January 2006, 08:33 PM
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Any ideas on a release date for said monster ??
Old 17 January 2006, 09:18 PM
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Saw one the other day, must already be out !
Old 17 January 2006, 09:21 PM
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Being advertised on TV as well....


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Old 18 January 2006, 08:19 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't even contemplate one new, I reckon depreciation is going to be Citroen XM-esque. I might pick one up for £2.50 in 3 years time, though.
Old 18 January 2006, 09:24 AM
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I was thinking the same, but maybe pick one up pre - reg or 6 months old.
Anyone test drove yet ?
Old 18 January 2006, 02:35 PM
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www.300c.co.uk


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Old 18 January 2006, 03:24 PM
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£=$ pricing, pisses me off.
Old 18 January 2006, 03:28 PM
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- 2006 300C SRT8 X Pkg. $39,920.00
- Primary: Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat Included
- Interior: Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone Included
- 6.1-Liter SRT HEMI® SMPI V8 Engine Included
- 3.06 Axle Ratio Included
- 5-Speed Automatic W5A580 Transmission Included
- Leather-Trimmed Seats w/Preferred Suede® Accents Included
- Front 245/45ZR20 and Rear 255/45ZR20 Perf. Tires Included
- 20" x 9.0" Aluminum SRT Design Wheels Included
- 6 Boston Acoustics Speakers Included
- AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette, 6-Disc CD and MP3 Players Included
- Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Auto Temp Control Included
- Smoker's Group Included
- Electronic Stability Program Included
- High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps Included
- Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory Included
Old 18 January 2006, 04:30 PM
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Drove one for a fair while in America. The V6 version though, not the big 8

Huge car, looks like a roof chopped Rolls.
Very big inside with great comfort levels
Has all the toys, leather, climate, heated seats, great sound system
Comfy on a long journey.
Not too thirsty, or it didnt appear to be.
Sounded very nice when nailed

On the negative side it was very wallowy and didnt like corners too much
It was also nigh on impossible to get the back end to step out, poxy stability systems put payed to any fun. It was a rental after all

Great comfy rental car but not something I would buy.


Gary
Old 18 January 2006, 06:32 PM
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I thought they used the 5.7 V8 hemi for this country

Anyway here's one in the flesh, snapped at gti international this year.

This one would probably be more at home on the streets of LA :





Old 18 January 2006, 07:57 PM
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Reckon they'll stiffen it up a bit for the UK market though... Yank Tanks tend to be more 'wallowy' over there than here.


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Old 18 January 2006, 08:08 PM
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My old man fancies one.
He is on his second PT Cruiser so depreciation doesn't appear to bother him much......Fool !
Old 18 January 2006, 08:14 PM
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I like but I rekon they will become 50 cent mobiles, tints and guns
Old 19 January 2006, 09:49 AM
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It does look a bit like the new Rolls doesn't it.

Hadn't noticed before.

Phil
Old 19 January 2006, 09:53 AM
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Awesome looking car!

Old 19 January 2006, 09:55 AM
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The Hemi is for the aspiring gangsters out there . It has no place ok UK roads, If you want a monster V8 saloon, go grab a XJ8 or better still XJR
Old 19 January 2006, 10:06 AM
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I really think they look awsome, loads out in Abu Dhabi, look great in pure white and blacked out windys

But would you buy one?

Paul
Old 19 January 2006, 10:07 AM
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Had a seat in one the other day - wasnt very impressed. Felt cheap and plasticky and the 'leather' seats didnt convince me. Didnt even smell of leather (it was new too).
Guess you are getting a quite a lot of car for the money so my expectations were maybe a bit high. Looks quite cool/different though.
Old 19 January 2006, 11:23 AM
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Got a test drive next week in the 3.0crd
Old 20 January 2006, 12:23 AM
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OMFG, saw one today on french plates with chrome spinners and a custom chrome grille that had some kind of bat/spiders web/gothic motif. I've literaly never laughed so hard at another car in all my life. I did like them, but they've now been ruined for me.
Old 20 January 2006, 05:09 PM
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I considered one before I bought my Jeep V8 HEMI.

Looks good, at first, powerful, but being American a bit wobbly! On close inspection I didn't rate it and think resale will be pretty poor!
Old 20 January 2006, 05:13 PM
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me dad picks his up next week
company car !
going from a S80 D5 Volvo !

im not a big fan, but looks fun and a bit ganster style
Old 20 January 2006, 06:24 PM
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Funnily enough this is one of the cars I'm beginning to think about as a possible replacement for the Scoob which just cannot be driven how I'd like to on UK roads anymore. The 335D is another possibility but the pricing may be out which won't be the case with this one once the residuals fall like a lead thingy.
Old 20 January 2006, 06:34 PM
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Does anyone know where you can mod them? Are there any places in the UK that deals with the suspension or remaps on these things?
Old 20 January 2006, 08:02 PM
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in black they look very cool. very gansta. I've seen one on the road, it has serious presence, from a distance i thought it was a bentley.
Old 21 January 2006, 09:25 AM
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Looks a bit like a 2nd Div footballers bling chariot. Vulgar!
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Originally Posted by walkpau873
I really think they look awsome, loads out in Abu Dhabi, look great in pure white and blacked out windys

But would you buy one?

Paul
Old 19 January 2007, 03:39 PM
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Theres some great deal on Contract Hire... Found on a few days ago for 323 + Vat on a 3+11 Contract Hire. Im very tempted just to have for a while... Untill the Evo X and New Scoob are out..

Its not bad when after your 12 months you just give the keys back.


But must agree, feels very very cheap inside.. was shocked. The new civic out classes the interior by miles..
Old 19 January 2007, 06:26 PM
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One year on
Old 19 January 2007, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mpaul0055
Theres some great deal on Contract Hire... Found on a few days ago for 323 + Vat on a 3+11 Contract Hire. Im very tempted just to have for a while... Untill the Evo X and New Scoob are out..

Its not bad when after your 12 months you just give the keys back.


But must agree, feels very very cheap inside.. was shocked. The new civic out classes the interior by miles..
Which company is doing this contract?...please tell us!!
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