Comments on: New Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Jeep model due out in 2010 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ootlink http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412468 ootlink Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:14:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412468 While the design of the 300 had been sitting on Chrysler's design room tables since 1991, Ralph Gilles actually played a huge role in the design of the 300, Charger and Magnum -that's why he got promoted. The other jackass was responsible for the atrocities known as the Sebring and Pacifica. Those who doubt Chrysler's potential - I could point out 3 or 4 car forums with a few thousand happy owners, the question to me (aside from small screw ups in features) - is when are they going to make more cars that are as nifty as the LXes/LCs are? Chrysler's neat vehicles can be summed up with the Wrangler, Challenger, Charger and 300. Funny enough, these are the only 4 they make that don't subscribe to other companies' design ideas (like dipping the side windows WAAAY below the beltline and kicking the A pillar up from the hood). I hope they continue to find fresh blood and make new fresh ideas, not do like the rest of the car industry trying to copy BMW. While the design of the 300 had been sitting on Chrysler’s design room tables since 1991, Ralph Gilles actually played a huge role in the design of the 300, Charger and Magnum -that’s why he got promoted. The other jackass was responsible for the atrocities known as the Sebring and Pacifica.

Those who doubt Chrysler’s potential – I could point out 3 or 4 car forums with a few thousand happy owners, the question to me (aside from small screw ups in features) – is when are they going to make more cars that are as nifty as the LXes/LCs are?

Chrysler’s neat vehicles can be summed up with the Wrangler, Challenger, Charger and 300. Funny enough, these are the only 4 they make that don’t subscribe to other companies’ design ideas (like dipping the side windows WAAAY below the beltline and kicking the A pillar up from the hood).

I hope they continue to find fresh blood and make new fresh ideas, not do like the rest of the car industry trying to copy BMW.

]]> By: Raven37 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412406 Raven37 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:22:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412406 i cant see them doing any real damage to the charger, but the 300 is one of their top sellers and i could see the redesign completly killing sales unless Ralph Gilles can pull of a miracle i cant see them doing any real damage to the charger, but the 300 is one of their top sellers and i could see the redesign completly killing sales unless Ralph Gilles can pull of a miracle

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412377 beatusmongous Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:33:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412377 You know, as far as greenhouses go... I live in Las Vegas. It's hotter than hell here, and it's sunny 95% of the time. Having a big greenhouse in my car means that I get into a car and the interior is 200° to 250° F. That's not fun. My minivan has a decent greenhouse, and a lot of front windshield, and if I don't park it in the garage, I might as well set myself on fire before I get in so that I can cool off. My A/C runs constantly just to maintain a temperature that doesn't evaporate my sweat too rapidly. My mother's Hummer, though, has small, vertical windows. It's very bearable to enter her car on a hot summer day, and the thing cools off quickly. It may be harder to see out the window, but it's also harder for light/heat energy to enter the window. Tinting helps, yes (I have my windows tinted already), but in this heat, it doesn't help all that much. Just some thoughts... You know, as far as greenhouses go…

I live in Las Vegas. It’s hotter than hell here, and it’s sunny 95% of the time. Having a big greenhouse in my car means that I get into a car and the interior is 200° to 250° F. That’s not fun. My minivan has a decent greenhouse, and a lot of front windshield, and if I don’t park it in the garage, I might as well set myself on fire before I get in so that I can cool off. My A/C runs constantly just to maintain a temperature that doesn’t evaporate my sweat too rapidly. My mother’s Hummer, though, has small, vertical windows. It’s very bearable to enter her car on a hot summer day, and the thing cools off quickly. It may be harder to see out the window, but it’s also harder for light/heat energy to enter the window. Tinting helps, yes (I have my windows tinted already), but in this heat, it doesn’t help all that much. Just some thoughts…

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412275 jonnycat Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:51:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412275 The MKS doesn't offer the Eco boost yet. So no,, ity's not beating any Hemi's. I like my coffin view also. I'm sick of driving greehouses. The MKS doesn’t offer the Eco boost yet. So no,, ity’s not beating any Hemi’s. I like my coffin view also. I’m sick of driving greehouses.

]]> By: hangonbig3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412262 hangonbig3 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:18:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412262 I have seen (photos) of the new 300 and Charger...hang on to your socks...and all of you Chrysler naysayers, limber up your fingers and type all of the BS you want, while you were typing 4 new ones passed your window with very happy owners. I have seen (photos) of the new 300 and Charger…hang on to your socks…and all of you Chrysler naysayers, limber up your fingers and type all of the BS you want, while you were typing 4 new ones passed your window with very happy owners.

]]> By: whips001 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412247 whips001 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:45:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412247 THEY NEED TO COME OUT WITH A 2-DOOR 300 CONVERTIBLE BUT CHYSLER IS TOO STUPID, THEY'RE ONE OF THE WORST RUN AUTO COMPANIES IN OUR COUNTRY SO MANY UGLY CARS, SO MANY RECALLS, ETC. ETC.....THE NEW REDESIGNED CARS WILL LOOK GOOD BUT THEY NEED A 2 DOOR 300 DROP TOP IMMEDIATELY THEY NEED TO COME OUT WITH A 2-DOOR 300 CONVERTIBLE BUT CHYSLER IS TOO STUPID, THEY’RE ONE OF THE WORST RUN AUTO COMPANIES IN OUR COUNTRY SO MANY UGLY CARS, SO MANY RECALLS, ETC. ETC…..THE NEW REDESIGNED CARS WILL LOOK GOOD BUT THEY NEED A 2 DOOR 300 DROP TOP IMMEDIATELY

]]> By: bigp http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412242 bigp Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:38:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412242 the mks kills the 300 in everything except str8.. 3.7 beats the 2.7 and 3.5.. the 3.5 or 3.7 ecoboost beats the 5.7 hemi the mks kills the 300 in everything except str8.. 3.7 beats the 2.7 and 3.5.. the 3.5 or 3.7 ecoboost beats the 5.7 hemi

]]> By: eff1Fifty http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412211 eff1Fifty Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:20:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412211 I've got buddies with Chargers, 300s, and Magnums and i really like that "coffin visibility", it feels diff from riding in other vehicles. Been in the new MKS, and its a similar high-beltline feeling. I think a rounder 300 will destroy their sales tho, it would bring the looks closer to the typical american car offering, whereas it was something diff for a change when it launched with that square body. U know what would really boost sales??? Charger (NOT Challenger) Convertable! Hahahahahaha, i know somebody who made one... nothing but dropped jaws from onlookers I’ve got buddies with Chargers, 300s, and Magnums and i really like that “coffin visibility”, it feels diff from riding in other vehicles. Been in the new MKS, and its a similar high-beltline feeling. I think a rounder 300 will destroy their sales tho, it would bring the looks closer to the typical american car offering, whereas it was something diff for a change when it launched with that square body. U know what would really boost sales??? Charger (NOT Challenger) Convertable! Hahahahahaha, i know somebody who made one… nothing but dropped jaws from onlookers

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412192 autonut Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:16:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412192 Hopefully there will be a better crop of engines as well. V8 are not going to bring cash to coffers, we had our scare with $4/gallon car juice. Hopefully there will be a better crop of engines as well. V8 are not going to bring cash to coffers, we had our scare with $4/gallon car juice.

]]> By: bolex http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412183 bolex Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:21:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412183 TMoneYNYY, the article says that they are being redesigned (with new design direction) yet your criticising based on current design, which wont help sales? the new Jeep is'nt an additional Jeep, its the new Grand Cherokee as A4 suggested and we'll see if they fug up the 300..it is a hard act to follow but Gilles did the first one, so we'll see. TMoneYNYY, the article says that they are being redesigned (with new design direction) yet your criticising based on current design, which wont help sales? the new Jeep is’nt an additional Jeep, its the new Grand Cherokee as A4 suggested and we’ll see if they fug up the 300..it is a hard act to follow but Gilles did the first one, so we’ll see.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412181 johnnycanuck Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:20:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412181 The revised 300 and Charger are going to be a significant sales boost for Chrysler simply because they are hugely popular- try to think of a day gone by where you didn't see at least a dozen of them- and if there are any negative connotations surrounding the current cars they must very minor in nature. The Charger is not going to be a 2 door- that would be the Challenger- so the trick is to give the twins more unique styling cues than they currently posess (athough if you can't tell the current ones apart it's probably a good time to see the optometrist).The Phoenix V6 engines are going to be a big key to the success of these and many future Chryslers. Much like Ford's Ecoboost or GM's direct injection 3.6l, if they can generate V8 numbers on 2 less pipes that bodes well for today's market. The revised 300 and Charger are going to be a significant sales boost for Chrysler simply because they are hugely popular- try to think of a day gone by where you didn’t see at least a dozen of them- and if there are any negative connotations surrounding the current cars they must very minor in nature. The Charger is not going to be a 2 door- that would be the Challenger- so the trick is to give the twins more unique styling cues than they currently posess (athough if you can’t tell the current ones apart it’s probably a good time to see the optometrist).The Phoenix V6 engines are going to be a big key to the success of these and many future Chryslers. Much like Ford’s Ecoboost or GM’s direct injection 3.6l, if they can generate V8 numbers on 2 less pipes that bodes well for today’s market.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412162 JoshyLofty Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:48:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412162 YAYYY!!!! YAYYY!!!!

]]> By: TMoneYNYY http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412157 TMoneYNYY Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:37:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412157 I don't think this is going to boost sales for Chrylser anywhere near what they expect. The Charger is a hideous box that should never have been turned into a 4-door, and Jeep doesn't need any new vehicles. If anything, they need to get back to basics. As for the 300... it's a hot seller as is, and any significant change should come in the form of interior upgrades and a more unique exterior. I don’t think this is going to boost sales for Chrylser anywhere near what they expect. The Charger is a hideous box that should never have been turned into a 4-door, and Jeep doesn’t need any new vehicles. If anything, they need to get back to basics. As for the 300… it’s a hot seller as is, and any significant change should come in the form of interior upgrades and a more unique exterior.

]]> By: tyler_is_aero_tt http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412155 tyler_is_aero_tt Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:19:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412155 Please make a car that scores above average reliability this time Chrysler. Please, for me? Please make a car that scores above average reliability this time Chrysler. Please, for me?

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412149 A4 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:05:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412149 you mean recent tie-up? who types this crap its probably a new Grand Cherokee... it'll be due for replacement. you mean recent tie-up? who types this crap
its probably a new Grand Cherokee… it’ll be due for replacement.

]]> By: tastyorange http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-and-jeep-model-due-out-in-2010.html/comment-page-1#comment-412148 tastyorange Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:04:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=10244#comment-412148 maybe they could ease up on the coffin visibility a bit and make the greenhouse an inch or two bigger. maybe they could ease up on the coffin visibility a bit and make the greenhouse an inch or two bigger.

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