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That's what the 230R reminds me proportionally of, the 1 series, although better looking. I agree the 140S looks like a more angular Eclipse, but I like it.

Not bad, I don't care for how upright the rear roof line is, and it looks like something I've seen before, can't quite put my finger on it though. Nevertheless there's certainly room for a small RWD slotted below the Camaro to compete with the FR-S, BRZ, and to a less extent the Genesis Coupe.

Silver is one of the best colors for showing details, but regardless perhaps GM should hire Chrysler's press photographers.

Its nicely proportioned and pretty handsome, I like the front end design even if it reminds me a bit of the Cruze, its less bulky than the CTS' front end. However it is a bit softly styled and doesn't bring anything hugely new to the world of Cadillac exterior design. It's funny to think that the cheaper new Fusion (which is gorgeous) and Dart (which is aggressively handsome) have more expressive designs. The interior looks very nice though. I like it, just don't love it.

I think it looks fantastic inside and out. Great proportions, really nice interpretation of the Charger's rear end, very distinctive and aggressive front end. I will say that I prefer the blacked out R/T fascia, looks more distinctive and aggressive. Love the red paint they used. Interior looks really nice as well. Red R/T is the one for me. Looks like lots of attention to detail, from the seat design (lateral bolster!) to the stitched dash to the dual exhaust to Dodge lettering in the turn signal part of the lens. If it drives as well as it looks its going to be a winner. As an aside, I really like the photographers Chrysler is using lately.

40 via the CAFE testing, the EPA number will probably be lower.

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I would give you multiple rep points if I could.

Sounds like fun, although personally I have nothing against some good old R&R.

That's an interesting theory, however my lack of any major repairs to the 209,000 mile Prizm in four years begs to differ. The last major repair I had to do, if you can call it major, was a new slave cylinder. Your choice of some of your used cars mixed with some bad luck had more to do with your owes than them actually being used cars. Buying used is always a bit of a gamble, but what you choose and the amount of research you do before you hand over the cash had a lot to do with how good the car will be to you once you own it. Let's face it, a `90's Accord (as an example) has far better odds of being a damn sight more reliable than an `80's Monte Carlo. It's not apples to apples. But don't take my advice, I don't know why I even bother offering serious advice every time we go through one of these threads, just trying to be helpful I guess. Sure I could just spam that white Accord but I've been trying to help. Oh well, here's to the next thread.

Exactly, why do you have such hard time with a cheap, basic, reliable, commuter car? You said yourself you can just get something you want when the down the road.

Problem, it also involves payments, something you shouldn't be having if you're low on money.

If money is such an issue you should go for something cheaper and more fuel efficient while still being reliable, such ass an older accord. It may not be the car you deserve, but its the one you need.

That's hardly limited. Also if the Charger/300 are on your "limited" list why are you even selling the Challenger?

The funky one (which I really like the design of) is for the 845RFE 8-speed transmission, the gated shifter is for the WA580 5-speed transmission.

I really like this new trim level. It looks extremely luxurious. Love the interior, from the color scheme to the hand sanded wood to the high grade leather. It looks like a modern take on old world luxury. I also really like the dark brown, combined with the grill, satin mirrors and the very nice wheels it looks properly luxurious.

Chrysler is moving on up with their new 300 by offering a new Luxury Series trim level that brings forth more plushness and luxury. The outside of the 300 Luxury Series differs from other 300s with a unique platinum-chrome finish applied to the mesh grille in addition to the door handles, mirror caps and other various trim pieces. Nineteen or twenty-inch wheels complete the look. Inside, the seats, dashboard, door panels and center console are wrapped in Poltrona Frau “Foligno” leather upholstery. The steering wheel is also wrapped in the same upholstery and is featured with metal paddle shifters and a unique chrome accent ring. The floor is lined with 18-ounce Berber mats. Topping it all off is matte natural pore mocha wood trim. Pricing for the 300 Luxury Series begins at $40,970 for the Pentastar V6 and $43,720 for the HEMI V8. Want AWD? That raises prices to $43,320 for the V6 and $46,070 the V8. (All prices include an $825 destination charge.) Press Release is on Page 2 All-new Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Sedan: The Most Luxurious and Fuel-efficient Chrysler Flagship Ever All-new 300 Luxury Series expands the 2012 Chrysler 300 lineup with more personality, style and efficiency Exclusive Luxury Series appointments include ultra-premium leather, hand-sanded matte wood, world-class craftsmanship and refinement – all to deliver the most luxurious Chrysler sedan ever Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature a state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission Best-in-class 31 highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy with eight-speed automatic transmission and award-winning 292 horsepower, 3.6-liter aluminum Pentastar® V-6 engine Chrysler 300 Luxury Series models start at $40,145 and arrive in the first-quarter of 2012 Auburn Hills, Mich. , Dec 27, 2011 - Designed to be the most luxurious and fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan ever, the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series combines ultra-premium leather – once limited to some of the most exotic Italian luxury cars – with world-class refinement and handling, state-of-the-art safety and connectivity features and eight-speed automatic transmission with Pentastar® V-6 engine for 31 best-in-class highway mpg. "The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Edition is more than just our flagship car, it's the trophy for the tireless majority, an automobile designed and built to meet the most discerning of expectations,” said Saad Chehab, President and CEO – Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “It's fitted with a paddle shifting eight-speed transmission found only on cars twice its cost, dressed with the highest grade Italian Poltrona Frau leather and finished with hand sanded real wood found only in exotic cars – all to deliver a surprising combination of hyper craftsmanship, style, technology and ‘uber’ best-in-class fuel economy at 31 mpg.” The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series expands the Chrysler flagship sedan lineup further with a fuel-efficient V-6 engine option, in addition to the top-of-the-range Chrysler 300C Luxury Series sedan with its powerful 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with Fuel Saver Technology. World-class luxury with expressive styling details The all-new Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series are the most highly appointed sedans the brand has ever offered. Exclusive interior features found on the Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series sedans include either Black or Mochachino Poltrona Frau® “Foligno” leather-wrapped instrument panel, cluster brow, center console side panels and upper front- and rear-door panels. Premium Nappa leather covers the door armrest, bolster and center console armrest. Black or two-tone Mochachino seats are wrapped exclusively in supple Nappa leather and include 12-way power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats (including four-way power lumbar) with two-mode ventilation and two-mode heated seats for both front and rear passengers. Black or two-tone Mochachino leather-wrapped steering wheel — with all-new die-cast paddle shifters — features a unique chrome accent ring to highlight the segment-exclusive 360-degree heated rim. Completing the interior environment is specially selected Natural Pore Mocha wood trim featuring a matte finish to enhance the beauty of the real wood. On the exterior, large 20-inch polished face (rear-wheel drive (RWD) only, 19-inch with all-wheel drive (AWD) and painted pocket aluminum wheels, provide the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series sedans with an even more planted and road-holding look. Platinum chrome fascia accents, exterior mirror caps and door handle accents provide an even more upscale look. Topping off the unique exterior is a platinum-chrome finished grille surround with platinum-chrome mesh grille for a truly distinctive appearance. Premium amenities include the segment’s largest touchscreen infotainment system (8.4-inch) Uconnect® Touch 8.4N with Garmin® navigation, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, LED-illuminated instrument cluster with driver-selectable color EVIC, power tilt and telescoping steering column with memory, power-adjustable pedals with memory, power backlight sunshade, premium 18-ounce Berber floor mats satin chrome lower door sills with “Chrysler” logo, dual heated/cooled cup holders, ambient lit foot well lighting, LED illuminated interior door handles and front and rear map pockets, premium carpeted trunk mat, HomeLink universal transceiver and power exterior mirrors with memory, driver mirror auto-dimming and auto-tilt in Reverse. Available in RWD or with the segment’s most advanced AWD system, the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series models arrive at Chrysler dealerships in the first-quarter of 2012. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (including $825 destination) of these Chrysler 300 models is: Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (RWD) $40,145 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (AWD) $42,495 Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (RWD) $42,895 Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (AWD) $45,245 Democratization of technology: segment-first eight-speed automatic transmission Once available only on premium import vehicles costing twice as much, the 2012 Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission. This new segment-exclusive ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission expands the world-class power and fuel-efficiency of the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series and delivers class-leading fuel efficiency with respect to: Best-in-class highway fuel economy (31 highway mpg) Best-in-class V-6 AWD fuel economy (18 city and 27 highway mpg) Best-in-class combined fuel economy (23 with RWD, 21 with AWD) Unsurpassed city fuel economy (19 city mpg RWD, 18 mpg AWD) Overall unsurpassed fuel economy in its class (19 city and 31 highway mpg with RWD) The addition of three more gear ratios in the proven ZF eight-speed automatic transmission design help to reduce the gaps normally associated with upshifting and downshifting. Combined with the award-winning 292 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, passengers will experience world-class levels of refinement due to small, evenly spaced ratios that provide quicker acceleration and smoother shifts. Delivering up to a 17 percent fuel economy improvement compared with the previous generation six-cylinder Chrysler 300 AWD models, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series AWD combines the new eight-speed automatic transmission, fuel-efficient 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and the segment’s most advanced AWD system for maximum all-weather traction and efficiency. Chrysler 300’s AWD system (both V-6 and V-8 engines) features a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy. No other major automotive manufacturer offers the combination of these two independent technologies. Chrysler 300’s innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention. When AWD is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding fun-to-drive performance and handling inherent in RWD sedans. View full article

Sure if you don't count the Mustang and Camaro, and let's face it the ATS isn't going to be out of the realm of affordability.

Joy. All of Saab's hard work (I wonder how far in development it was) will get picked off by the Chinese buzzards.

Design wise I prefer the last gen GS, because I've always liked the way it looked. However, this new one apparently has dynamic poise rivaling what Europe has to offer, and I do quite like the interior. Lexus has finally put a GS out with some soul in its driving.

STs are the best sealed beam light you can get. For Sylvania sealed beam it goes Standard < XtraVision < SilverStar For Sylvania halogen calpsules it goes Standard < XtraVision < SilverStar < SilverStar Ultra < ZXE ZXE's are the one of brightest street legal halogen bulbs on the market. They probably have the shortest life span though. The brighter you go the short the life.

If it was the alternator you'd probably notice dimming when the car was at idle and they'd get brighter if you hit the gas. Age and usage are both factors. They do make SIlverstar sealed beam lamps. Low beam: http://www.amazon.co...Car=1&carId=004 Hi beam: http://www.amazon.co...Car=1&carId=004 Silverstars make a big difference. The OEM light output in the Shadow sucks but putting SIlverstars in made a huge difference. ST and up (Ultra, ZXE) are guaranteed for a year, although he's gotten 3 years so far out of his.

Green door and red fender. I see what they;ve done there. All it needs is a big bag of trash in the bed.

Those new images are for the Toyota NS4 concept/

Fixed. I do enjoy these time capsules.