Some reasons why i think the Chrysler 300C is stupid (nevermind ugly)...since people wanted to know :)

[dug777]

The 300C with the 5.7 litre, 250kw V8 is 60k AUD here (59,990)

I could have a Falcon XR6 Turbo (245kw) for $46,405

http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/xr6turbosedan.asp

I could have a Falcon XR8 (260kw) for $51,330, hell, thats still significantly cheaper than the weedy 183kw 300C at 54k (53,990).

http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/xr8sedan.asp

And those are just standard Ford Australia cars, i haven't even looked at Ford Performance Vehicles; http://www.fpv.com.au/

On the Holden Front, i could have;

Monaro (260kw and infinitely sexier looking imo) for 60k

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=12001

A 260Kw Commodore SV8 for $44,490

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=4009

A 260kw Commodore SS for $51,790

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=4005

and that's without going here; http://www.hsv.com.au/vz_intro.html

 

[suse920]

It was getting a tad bit cold in here... good time for a toasty warm flamfest.

 

[MulLa]

Because it's imported and therefore *MUST* be better! Lol... NOT

Go the XR6T and F6!! My fave cars

 

[SynthDude2001]

How much would it cost me to buy my own personal kangaroo? With a leather seat (saddle?), preferably

 

[nboy22]

You rate cars by watts? Interesting, never knew that... that is if that's what it stands for.

 

[SampSon]

We don't have thoes cars here, so have fun buying thoes instead.

Although I must say that most of thoes cars look exactly the same.

 

[MulLa]

Originally posted by: nboy22
You rate cars by watts? Interesting, never knew that... that is if that's what it stands for.

Yes we rate them with kWatt and Nm which I suppose are SI units

 

[Fenixgoon]

that's in australia dug... in the US, its 30k USD for that car. personally, i think it's slick looking - the SRT8 version with the 6.1L 425hp engine is one of my dream cars:heart:

and no, i dont buy into it cause its "hemi" powered

 

[SampSon]

The monaro is basically the GTO right?
So you pay the equivalent of 44K usd while we pay 10K usd cheaper for what is at least the same car, if not better in many aspects?

Sounds like a steal!

 

[So]

I do like the look of the Falcon tho

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: SampSon
The monaro is basically the GTO right?
So you pay the equivalent of 44K usd while we pay 10K usd cheaper for what is at least the same car, if not better in many aspects?

Sounds like a steal!

SOunds about right.

I can't see how it's better tho I personally vastly prefer the Monaros styling

 

[Raduque]

Both the Falcons and the Holdens look the same. The 300C SRT8 is a far sexier car then any of them. I would kill for one. Classy in white, intimidating and ominous in black. :thumbsup:

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: Raduque
Both the Falcons and the Holdens look the same. The 300C SRT8 is a far sexier car then any of them. I would kill for one. Classy in white, intimidating and ominous in black. :thumbsup:

black ftw!

i got to see/sit in one at the philly auto show.... maaaan, i love that car

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Raduque
Both the Falcons and the Holdens look the same. The 300C SRT8 is a far sexier car then any of them. I would kill for one. Classy in white, intimidating and ominous in black. :thumbsup:

I don't find a brick with an enormous shiny tacky grill 'ominous' myself. Looks like someone decided to create a mini, tacky, Bentley with boxy angles

Just imo of course

Of course the Falcons both look the same, as do the Holdens (the monaro obviously looks different), they're just different engined/spec'd models of the same car Like the little V6 300C looks just like the Hemi one What a daft thing to say

 

[Raduque]

I meant the Holdens and Falcons all look the same, to me. Not that all the Falcons look alike, or the Monaros look alike

 

[fire400]

Japanese and European cars achieved this kind of body for cars many years ago. Ford needs to copy cat in order to keep up with the car industry.

The Ford car is not ugly by the way, it's actually good looking. In fact, Chrystler is a proxy name to help save face for Ford.

edit: Smart consumers would look at a Toyota or Honda, or either a more reputable company for lower maintenance vehicles in my opinion.

 

[kalster]

wow, you Australians make/drive ugly cars

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: kalster
wow, you Australians make/drive ugly cars

But good ones. Big motor + 6-speed + drive wheels in the back . . .

heh, I wish those vehicles were available stateside.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: kalster
wow, you Australians make/drive ugly cars

I like 'em.. (and own an '05 GTO)

By contrast, I think the Nissan 350z and the Infiniti G35 are both fugly.

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: fire400

The Ford car is not ugly by the way, it's actually good looking. In fact, Chrystler is a proxy name to help save face for Ford.

Um... what? You do know Chrysler and Ford are two completely seperate companies, right? Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth/Mercedes Benz are owned by the Dailmer-Chrysler group, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury/Jaguar are all owned by Ford, and Chevy/GMC/Holden/whatever are owned by GM. All of the American mfgs are also in agreements with, or own parts of, a few Japanese car groups, too.

 

[ntdz]

WTF???? Why isn't the Ford Falcon available here in the US, it looks great. :|

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: kalster
wow, you Australians make/drive ugly cars

QFT! 300C FTW!

 

[cavemanmoron]

KW = electric output in most places. LOL.

HP = Horsepower, which can be converted to Torque easy, if you know the rpm of rated HP.

I would rather have a 1956 Chrysler 300, than the current one.


http://www.historicgrandnationalstockcars.com/300.htm

http://www.chrysler.com/300/
5.7 Hemi;
This engine generates up to 340 horsepower at 5,000 RPM, and 390 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM.


6.1-liter SRT HEMI® V8 engine packs 425 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 420 pounds-feet of torque at 4,800 RPM. HEMI is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Originally posted by: dug777
The 300C with the 5.7 litre, 250kw V8 is 60k AUD here (59,990)

I could have a Falcon XR6 Turbo (245kw) for $46,405

http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/xr6turbosedan.asp

I could have a Falcon XR8 (260kw) for $51,330, hell, thats still significantly cheaper than the weedy 183kw 300C at 54k (53,990).

http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/xr8sedan.asp

And those are just standard Ford Australia cars, i haven't even looked at Ford Performance Vehicles; http://www.fpv.com.au/

On the Holden Front, i could have;

Monaro (260kw and infinitely sexier looking imo) for 60k

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=12001

A 260Kw Commodore SV8 for $44,490

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=4009

A 260kw Commodore SS for $51,790

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=4005

and that's without going here; http://www.hsv.com.au/vz_intro.html

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Ok, we get it. You're in Australia.:roll:

Originally posted by: ntdz
WTF???? Why isn't the Ford Falcon available here in the US, it looks great. :|

Because it's dated, late-90's styling wouldn't sell in the US. example: GTO/Monaro

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Ok, we get it. You're in Australia.:roll:

Originally posted by: ntdz
WTF???? Why isn't the Ford Falcon available here in the US, it looks great. :|

Because it's dated, late-90's styling wouldn't sell in the US. example: GTO/Monaro

Exactly. They tried, they failed.