Pics: Chrysler 300C Hemi SRT8 in Mumbai

hkanitkar · 14th July 2008, 21:40

is it just me or the 300C would really look nice in the convertible guise ?

FlyingSpur · 14th July 2008, 22:11

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

is it just me or the 300C would really look nice in the convertible guise ?

It's just you

Actually I'm just saying that because it looks beautiful only because of its clean lines and chunky profile, and that chunky rear end would not look so good on a convertible imo.

Mpower · 15th July 2008, 02:19

The problem with the 300C gets into is kind of similar to the problem that the Fiat Palio gets into.

In both cases we have a car that is priced in a lower bracket but has the size and presence of a car in a higher segment. Now it automatically gets compared to the bigger cars and then gets criticized for certain details (in this case interior).....all the while the critics fail to ignore the bargain basement pricing of the product.

The Chrysler 300 base price starts under 25K in the US where as the cheapest E class is 45K. But comparing these two w/o understanding the facts and dissing the 300 dosen't make anybody a genius.

Also FYI, the Chrysler 300 chassis is based on the W210 E-class as it was developed during the DCX merger.

dipen · 15th July 2008, 09:09

@Mpower
I understand what you mean but what I think the critics are complaining is the fact that it does not make sense in India to buy it at the same price as a E or 5.

hkanitkar · 15th July 2008, 09:26

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

It's just you

Actually I'm just saying that because it looks beautiful only because of its clean lines and chunky profile

Oh hell yes ! just saw a few more pics of the 300C - and i eat my words. It does look good only in that all metal, chunky attire.

neoonwheels · 15th July 2008, 09:59

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Originally Posted by dipen

@Mpower
I understand what you mean but what I think the critics are complaining is the fact that it does not make sense in India to buy it at the same price as a E or 5.

Some ppl are crazy for exclusivity !!! And thats the thing this car offers...

samirsarkar · 15th July 2008, 10:37

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Some ppl are crazy for exclusivity !!! And thats the thing this car offers...

Yes and along with that they contribute royally to the economic downslide of the country (partially caused by inflation which is in turn partly triggered by the gasoline price upswings) with their fuel guzzlers.

dins · 15th July 2008, 11:43

there is black one in ghatkopar (mumbai )with VIP car numbers

Maverick5490 · 18th August 2008, 15:42

Hey guys,

Uploading a few pics of the 300C that a friend of mine clicked.

punterccrx8s · 18th August 2008, 16:11

Whats with the sad dashboard?

speedy · 18th August 2008, 20:10

great pictures Maverick. somehow the car in a dark colour would look better. this car is just imported by seeing the pictures. so is it with a dealer or owner itself.

CaliforniaKnight · 18th August 2008, 21:37

This car is without the MYGIG interface.

abhiram7912 · 18th August 2008, 21:44

almost every dodge or chrysler car have almost the same dashboard. it looks so bland

abhi1309 · 18th August 2008, 22:48

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Whats with the sad dashboard?

It is not a sad dashboard, it's a little mix of retro/american and new. I am sure you prefer the swifts dashboard to this one

Its built to American tastes not Japanese/indian/marutiudyog

Check the Fiat 500's dash and you wont like that too

but its the best I have ever seen and the whole non-maruti world would agree.

fx45 · 18th August 2008, 22:56

if Chrysler made a RHD version of the CHarger.. no one would buy this in INdia..

14th July 2008, 21:40	#106
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	is it just me or the 300C would really look nice in the convertible guise ?
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15th July 2008, 02:19	#108
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	The problem with the 300C gets into is kind of similar to the problem that the Fiat Palio gets into. In both cases we have a car that is priced in a lower bracket but has the size and presence of a car in a higher segment. Now it automatically gets compared to the bigger cars and then gets criticized for certain details (in this case interior).....all the while the critics fail to ignore the bargain basement pricing of the product. The Chrysler 300 base price starts under 25K in the US where as the cheapest E class is 45K. But comparing these two w/o understanding the facts and dissing the 300 dosen't make anybody a genius. Also FYI, the Chrysler 300 chassis is based on the W210 E-class as it was developed during the DCX merger. Last edited by Mpower : 15th July 2008 at 02:26.
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15th July 2008, 09:09	#109
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	@Mpower I understand what you mean but what I think the critics are complaining is the fact that it does not make sense in India to buy it at the same price as a E or 5.
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15th July 2008, 11:43	#113
dins BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	hello there is black one in ghatkopar (mumbai )with VIP car numbers
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18th August 2008, 15:42	#114
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,816 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Uploading a few pics of the 300C that a friend of mine clicked. Attached Thumbnails
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18th August 2008, 16:11	#115
punterccrx8s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 760 Thanked: 170 Times	Whats with the sad dashboard?
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18th August 2008, 20:10	#116
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	great pictures Maverick. somehow the car in a dark colour would look better. this car is just imported by seeing the pictures. so is it with a dealer or owner itself.
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18th August 2008, 21:37	#117
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	This car is without the MYGIG interface.
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18th August 2008, 21:44	#118
abhiram7912 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 170 Thanked: 76 Times	almost every dodge or chrysler car have almost the same dashboard. it looks so bland
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18th August 2008, 22:56	#120
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	if Chrysler made a RHD version of the CHarger.. no one would buy this in INdia..
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