Speaking of the Magnum, I see, from time to time, Magnums running around
with Manufacturers Plates. I live in Michigan (of course), north of Detroit.
They are very attractive wagons (I guess you call them).
Currell
>From: Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: IML: Exner Years/new 300
>Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:55:54 -0800
>
>Just FYI, the model line is called 300 Series.
>
>It comes in three trim levels:
>300 Touring (base)
>300 Limited
>300C
>
>The 300C is only available with the Hemi and is badged "300 Hemi C" on its
>trunk. The lower trim levels come with a choice of two V6 engines, 2.7 and
>3.8. Even the base model has 17" wheels, though with plastic wheel covers,
>so it's not a cop car (though Magnum would make a hot one there!)...
>
>Chrysler needs the lower trim levels because there is no Plymouth, and
>their
>dealers need a midpriced sedan to sell. It's a whole lot smarter strategy
>than Dodge's risky all-wagon line with Magnum. Expect a Magnum sedan within
>a year, I predict.
>
>All-wheel drive will arrive for both Magnum and 300 by midyear, and will be
>offered with the Hemi.
>
>The cars are large, well-finished (based on the models I experienced at the
>Detroit Auto Show), roomy, have great presence, and are rear-wheel drive
>like a luxury car should be. Add in the Mercedes-derived rear suspension
>and
>5-speed automatic (both of which are arguably the best in the industry) and
>features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and you have an extremely
>competitive premium car. Yes, they're pricey at the top of the line (so are
>the Pacifica and Town & Country, all hitting $40K), but a new DeVille can
>easily hit $60,000 with a few options and it's a FWD car of aged design
>with
>far less power and rental-car image.
>
>The 300C could easily have worn the Imperial name with pride, but as the
>modern definition of a luxury sedan wears some sportiness, it's actually
>far
>truer to what a 300 always was and not Imperial. To me, the closest thing
>Chrysler has done to a car worthy of the Imperial name in the last ten
>years
>was the Phaeton show car (or a Jeep Grand Cherokee, since it had the most
>luxury features of any Chrysler product). Don't expect to see one of those
>soon, especially since the bigwigs decided to produce a super-exotic 800hp
>sports car as the surprise centerpiece of this year's Detroit Auto Show.
>
>By the way, you can get all the info on the new 300 and Magnum, down to
>pricing and "build your own" features, online at chrysler.com and
>dodge.com.
>
>Chris in LA
>67 Crown
>78 NYB Salon
>
>
>On 1/22/04 12:54 pm, Dave Duricy (dave@xxxxxxxxxx) wrote:
>
> > Chrysler is selling less expensive, V6-powerd versions of 300-C (sic)
>right
> > along side it. No one knew better how to rob a prestige car's thunder
> > better than MoPar.
> >
> > You can take that two ways. Base price for the 300-C (sic) is currently
> > stated as $32,995. That is a huge savings compared to today's
>unconvincing
> > Cadillacs.
>
>
>
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