2002 Chrysler 300M review from North America
"I love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I damaged a front wheel, probably a pothole. So far I have moved it to the rear for now.
On a REALLY HOT day, the automatic temperature control has trouble lowering the interior temperature.
The car has the standard 300M problem with warped rotors and you can feel a vibration when braking.
Could be a bit quieter at highway speed.
General comments?
I like the look, performance and handling.
The mileage has been steady in the mid-20's, but on a long trip through the Mid West over flat ground, I averaged 30 MPG.
Interior comfort, trunk space are very good.
No squeaks or rattles. No leaks.
UPDATE: 50K miles now, no problems to report.
UPDATE: 7/12/2009 54K miles. Battery has been replaced. No service issues to date. Still has original tires, plugs, brakes. I do regular oil/filter changes @ 5K intervals. Still loving it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2006 |