2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Automobile Magazine
Hours after Chrysler's bankruptcy became official, I was pulling out of the parking garage in a 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8. This may sound stupid, but I feel obligated to tell anyone who will listen that the car continued to drive like usual. He is trying to decide between a Pontiac G8 GT and a Chrysler 300C (non-SRT8). The Pontiac is appealing because it's sportier, and he already has a Pontiac (a vintage Firebird) in his garage. At this point, it looks like Joe will be parking a new 300C in his driveway, and I can't blame him. Most media reports have focused on the (possibly) upcoming 300C that Chrysler previewed to a small group of journalists in December and how much better that car is than the current 300C. Sure, the new car looks more more graceful and luxurious,... I can't say I have no complaints after some time behind the wheel, but this is the quintessential American sedan, and I really hope the replacement survives the Fiat partnership and all the automotive-task-force BS, so that it can come to market... Chrysler is in Chapter 11, GM just joined them, and yet, the cars are better than they ever have been. Now we have a 425-hp, E-class-based monster from Chrysler, and most of us regard it with relative disinterest. Source: www.automobilemag.com
