Comments on: 2011 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger to remain rear-wheel drive http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dzuchowski http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-445148 dzuchowski Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:58:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-445148 Chrysler replaced the ly cars that were FWD with the LX cars that are RWD. The reasoning at the time to go back to rwd was to have a better large car experience. Then just after 1 model run they considered going back to fwd? Thank you Feds for killing RWD. I wounder if the next mustang and corvette will be fwd? Chrysler replaced the ly cars that were FWD with the LX cars that are RWD. The reasoning at the time to go back to rwd was to have a better large car experience. Then just after 1 model run they considered going back to fwd? Thank you Feds for killing RWD. I wounder if the next mustang and corvette will be fwd?

]]> By: g93 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-432521 g93 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:10:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-432521 yeah i agree with Blakkarr..chryslers my fav brand and there legacy is RWD soo it better stay that way yeah i agree with Blakkarr..chryslers my fav brand and there legacy is RWD soo it better stay that way

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-360114 jackjimturkey Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:42:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-360114 Good Good

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359453 Get Real Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:03:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359453 I'm surprised Chrysler lasted past the Intrepid LH car fiasco. Stupid dumb people are born everyday and will buy a shiny new car....no matter the history of the automaker. BUT...Chrysler IS nearing the end..payback time. DIE NOW I’m surprised Chrysler lasted past the Intrepid LH car fiasco.

Stupid dumb people are born everyday and will buy a shiny new car….no matter the history of the automaker.

BUT…Chrysler IS nearing the end..payback time.

DIE NOW

]]> By: El Aleman http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359441 El Aleman Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:32:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359441 true words, golf4me. true words, golf4me.

]]> By: golf4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359366 golf4me Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:10:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359366 Only good decision they've made in 2 years, well besides killing the Compiss and PT conv. I hope the new LX kicks GM's FWD's in the ass and make Lutz look like an arsehole for abandoning the only thing that would have given GM any credibility in the large sedan market... Only good decision they’ve made in 2 years, well besides killing the Compiss and PT conv.

I hope the new LX kicks GM’s FWD’s in the ass and make Lutz look like an arsehole for abandoning the only thing that would have given GM any credibility in the large sedan market…

]]> By: fan http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359326 fan Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:47:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359326 chrysler is still innovative. good. AND, i agree, too, it is good to actually not hear a US-Automaker whine about regulations, but venture on, and take the challenge as a chance... chrysler is still innovative. good. AND, i agree, too, it is good to actually not hear a US-Automaker whine about regulations, but venture on, and take the challenge as a chance…

]]> By: AxeHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359323 AxeHead Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:35:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359323 Test Test

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359293 autonut Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:05:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359293 Is this RWD by birth as oppose to choice? Is this RWD by birth as oppose to choice?

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359283 mazdaman Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:37:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359283 It's going to be interesting to see how Chrysler follows up on such iconic designs as the current 300 and Charger. I'm glad that they will be continuing with the rear wheel drive format with these cars. I agree with CarStar: I would like to see them give the Chrysler division a midsize sedan on a shortened version of this platform (I'm not sure if the Dodge midsize sedan should be rear wheel drive; I see pros and cons to this proposition). I also agree with El Aleman: at least we don't hear Chrysler whining about the CAFE regulations interfering with their plans for these cars. It’s going to be interesting to see how Chrysler follows up on such iconic designs as the current 300 and Charger. I’m glad that they will be continuing with the rear wheel drive format with these cars.

I agree with CarStar: I would like to see them give the Chrysler division a midsize sedan on a shortened version of this platform (I’m not sure if the Dodge midsize sedan should be rear wheel drive; I see pros and cons to this proposition).

I also agree with El Aleman: at least we don’t hear Chrysler whining about the CAFE regulations interfering with their plans for these cars.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359279 DeansterTJ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:30:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359279 2011? Jesus....too bad, sounds like the 300 will go the way of the Taurus - unsalvageable 2011? Jesus….too bad, sounds like the 300 will go the way of the Taurus – unsalvageable

]]> By: bolex http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359265 bolex Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:45:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359265 awesome news and good for Chrylser, even if it was circumstantial. both awesome cars. its a blessing in disguise for them. awesome news and good for Chrylser, even if it was circumstantial. both awesome cars. its a blessing in disguise for them.

]]> By: CarStar http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359262 CarStar Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:30:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359262 I am glad that Chrysler is sticking with the RWD platform. This design is hot! The 300 design still looks good even though its been around for a while. The Charger needs some smoother lines. I think Chrysler should take it a step further and build the next mid-size Sebring/Avenger off the Challenger platform. That would be awesome. Who cares if it is powered by a very small V6 or a large 4-cylinder? I like RWD and I want it to stay around, even if FWD fuel economy is slightly better. I am glad that Chrysler is sticking with the RWD platform. This design is hot! The 300 design still looks good even though its been around for a while.
The Charger needs some smoother lines. I think Chrysler should take it a step further and build the next mid-size Sebring/Avenger off the Challenger platform. That would be awesome. Who cares if it is powered by a very small V6 or a large 4-cylinder? I like RWD and I want it to stay around, even if FWD fuel economy is slightly better.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359253 1c3d0g Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:50:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359253 FWD is for losers! I'm glad Chrysler is not switching to FWD, but I still don't understand why any company would want to go to such an ass-backwards configuration (the fuel consumption argument is silly, 1 less MPG ain't gonna kill nobody). To each his own, I guess. FWD is for losers! I’m glad Chrysler is not switching to FWD, but I still don’t understand why any company would want to go to such an ass-backwards configuration (the fuel consumption argument is silly, 1 less MPG ain’t gonna kill nobody). To each his own, I guess.

]]> By: buytheredcar http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359245 buytheredcar Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:25:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359245 its probably going to be the same design thats why its probably going to be the same design thats why

]]> By: El Aleman http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359216 El Aleman Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:13:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359216 I'm just saying that with a modern diesel or even gas engine there is not the slightest problem with CAFE. A BMW is more expensive, sure, but not only because of its engine. I’m just saying that with a modern diesel or even gas engine there is not the slightest problem with CAFE. A BMW is more expensive, sure, but not only because of its engine.

]]> By: Buivrolet http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359215 Buivrolet Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:10:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359215 WOOKIE62 - I have a feeling you misinterpreted my statement. I am fully in support of Chrysler, but I am concerned for their future. That is all. WOOKIE62 – I have a feeling you misinterpreted my statement. I am fully in support of Chrysler, but I am concerned for their future. That is all.

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359211 gbb Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:55:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359211 I bought the first 300/SRT8 I laid my eyes on, still got it, still love it, not sure I will ever sell it. The only sedan built in NA in the last 30 years thats worth a $hit and its a great one. I bought the first 300/SRT8 I laid my eyes on, still got it, still love it, not sure I will ever sell it. The only sedan built in NA in the last 30 years thats worth a $hit and its a great one.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359207 johnnycanuck Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:30:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359207 Any of you shitstains using the other hand to type while you jerk off need to be reminded just how good these cars are right now. Yes, the interior's not up to BMW or Mercedes standards (ironic as that may be) but where else do you find such a combination of comfort, power and prowess other than the 300/Charger for a price even hand lotion addicts like all you naysayers can afford. Why do you think they sell so well? These are cool f*cking cars, that's why. And when it's all said and done, Chrysler will probably look back at all this and be thankful they couldn't afford to go back to FWD. Any of you shitstains using the other hand to type while you jerk off need to be reminded just how good these cars are right now. Yes, the interior’s not up to BMW or Mercedes standards (ironic as that may be) but where else do you find such a combination of comfort, power and prowess other than the 300/Charger for a price even hand lotion addicts like all you naysayers can afford. Why do you think they sell so well? These are cool f*cking cars, that’s why. And when it’s all said and done, Chrysler will probably look back at all this and be thankful they couldn’t afford to go back to FWD.

]]> By: El Aleman http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359202 El Aleman Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:59:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359202 Beautiful. None of this "Oh my god we can't build a rear wheel drive car with decent fuel mileage watch us suffer" shit coming from Lutz. Seriously, look at the mileage of the BMW 5 Series (520d with 177 bhp and 265 lb-ft. of torque gets a 46 mpg and beats a Chrysler 300 3.5 in topspeead and off the line by a second) and tell me why exactly the 200 pounds extra make it impossible to be fuel efficient.. Beautiful. None of this “Oh my god we can’t build a rear wheel drive car with decent fuel mileage watch us suffer” shit coming from Lutz.
Seriously, look at the mileage of the BMW 5 Series (520d with 177 bhp and 265 lb-ft. of torque gets a 46 mpg and beats a Chrysler 300 3.5 in topspeead and off the line by a second) and tell me why exactly the 200 pounds extra make it impossible to be fuel efficient..

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359198 Madcapp Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:33:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359198 Good, looks like Chrysler intends to continue to build desirable cars. Good, looks like Chrysler intends to continue to build desirable cars.

]]> By: jimothy http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359197 jimothy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:29:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359197 WOOKIE62: From the looks of it, they've already run out of whitty things to say. WOOKIE62: From the looks of it, they’ve already run out of whitty things to say.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359194 Blakkarr Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:25:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359194 It's good news. At least we know one automaker will still be making RWD cars after 2010. It’s good news. At least we know one automaker will still be making RWD cars after 2010.

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359185 tripleonefive Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:02:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359185 Well it will be a completely different car by then and those new Cafe regs are kicking american car companies asses I thought only the Japanese were good at doing that Well it will be a completely different car by then and those new Cafe regs are kicking american car companies asses
I thought only the Japanese were good at doing that

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359184 F451 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:00:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359184 <a href="http://www.autoextremist.com/current/2008/2/12/rants-432.html" rel="nofollow">Chrysler is doomed.</a> Chrysler is doomed.

]]> By: e36m http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359179 e36m Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:53:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359179 By 2011 it should be the tata 300 or ________ (insert chinese company name) 300 By 2011 it should be the tata 300 or ________ (insert chinese company name) 300

]]> By: Buivrolet http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359175 Buivrolet Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:50:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359175 It's nice to see that they'll still be around... But I have a feeling Chrysler is doomed. It’s nice to see that they’ll still be around…

But I have a feeling Chrysler is doomed.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359167 CA36GTP Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:44:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-to-remain-rear-wheel-drive.html#comment-359167 Wait, those shitty LX interiors aren't getting replaced until 2011?? Wait, those shitty LX interiors aren’t getting replaced until 2011??

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