Chrysler 300 M.......should I buy it?

[annamaria]

As some of you know my Toyota Camry's engine was a loss. My mechanic will buy it from me for 400 or 500 trade in on any vehicle on his lot. Test drove a few that were in my budget and thinking of purchasing the Chrysler 300 M, but has a few things that need to be fixed such as starter, and sway bar. He will check what else needs to be fixed. All repairs will be labor free if I buy the parts. Oh and need 4 new tires. The car has some shake to it and the steering wheel pulls to the left. Forgot to mention it's a 99 model with 150,000 miles on it. He will sell it for 1500. Should I get it or save up for another Toyota Camry 2000 and or Nissan Maxima 2000? Hope you guys can help me out, can't seem to make up my mind.

 

[Designer]

How much for the Camry and Maxima? Anything need fixing on those?

Just reading your description of the 300 M, I'd keep looking.

 

[annamaria]

How much for the Camry and Maxima? Anything need fixing on those? Just reading your description of the 300 M, I'd keep looking.

Sorry should of clarified. What I meant was buy a Toyota or Nissan elsewhere such as from a personal seller in the classifieds.

 

[runnah]

I would not buy anything American made from the 90-00's.

What is your budget?

 

[annamaria]

I would not buy anything American made from the 90-00's. What is your budget?

On really? Thanks for the heads up. What are the reasons ? As for budget around 2 - 3 thousand.

 

[usayit]

I personally would hesitate on German and American cars over 100k on the clock. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, I would still consider.

 

[annamaria]

I personally would hesitate on German and American cars over 100k on the clock. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, I would still consider.

Thank you that is what I thought. I am leaning more towards Nissan or Toyota.

 

[DarkShadow]

What runnah said,especially Crysler, Dodge,Plymouth.

 

[DarkShadow]

I personally would hesitate on German and American cars over 100k on the clock. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, I would still consider.

With out a doubt 100K on a well maintained Honda,Toyota,Nissan is nothing as long as the timing belt is replaced when recommended they last for ever.

 

[Derrel]

How much for the Camry and Maxima? Anything need fixing on those?

Just reading your description of the 300 M, I'd keep looking.

I agree...keep looking...a 1999 is a 15 year old car...the world is FULL of better, newer cars, for only a little bit more money, like $2,000.

 

[DaPOPO]

It's sounds like it was never maintained... Run!!!!!

 

[ratssass]

I know you can do a lot better than what your trusted mechanic is offering.........between tires,starter,swaybar + $1500 initial.....I think anyone would give you $500 trade in,if you dragged it in with no tires...


http://www.kbb.com/chrysler/300/199...36&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=155000#survey

 

[annamaria]

With out a doubt 100K on a well maintained Honda,Toyota,Nissan is nothing as long as the timing belt is replaced when recommended they last for ever.

You're right dark shadow I totally agree with you here and what you said on the one post.

 

[annamaria]

I agree...keep looking...a 1999 is a 15 year old car...the world is FULL of better, newer cars, for only a little bit more money, like $2,000.

Thanks Derrel I feel like I should keep on looking. You're right it's n old car.

 

[annamaria]

<img src="http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=66664"/> I know you can do a lot better than what your trusted mechanic is offering.........between tires,starter,swaybar + $1500 initial.....I think anyone would give you $500 trade in,if you dragged it in with no tires... http://www.kbb.com/chrysler/300/1999-chrysler-300/300m-sedan-4d/?pricetype=private-party&vehicleid=5236&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=155000#survey[/QUOTE

Oh that is so funny!!! Love it. Yes I'm thinking of trading it in at a dealer. The 300 m is kind of old.