Used Chrysler 300 in Gladstone, Oregon - Ron Tonkin Kia

Locally owned and well cared for Chrysler 300 Touring edition with great curb appeal and luxurious appointments...Smooth, quiet operation, tight handling, space, luxury: The Chrysler 300 sedan has it all, at attractive prices.Yet what the 300 has more than anything is bold styling that appeals to a lot of people.
The Chrysler 300 marked a return to rear-wheel drive for large American sedans, and we consider that a benefit.Rear-wheel drive adds to the driving pleasure, which is partly why luxury sedans and sports car have traditionally used it.The traction and stability electronics are well sorted and effective on this car, delivering good all-season performance.
The Chrysler 300 models are comfortable.They're also responsive for large cars.
Then there's the styling, inside and out, where this car makes no apologies.It won't be mistaken for any other sedan the road.It can be trimmed with chrome, mono-chrome and various wheels to look stately and elegant or downright mean.
The 300 Touring has the upgraded engine; 3.5-liter single-overhead-cam V6 making 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque, with a five-speed automatic and Chrysler's AutoStick manual-shift feature.
Very well equipped with all the traditional amenities PLUS, This Touring model also adds leather seating, foglamps, Dual power seats, Heated front seats, Stability control, Traction control with 4 wheel ABS and more!
The Chrysler 300 has collected a host of design awards around the world, and we'd call them well-earned.A handful of detractors claim the 300's styling, particularly its Bentley-esque front end, is derivative, but we think that's a superficial view.Certainly the 300 respects tradition and draws inspiration from the past, as many beautiful designs do.
With its rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Chrysler 300 might be a case of back to the future.Yet there's little about it that's retro, except maybe the giant grille, which clearly draws on 300s from the past.The first Chrysler 300 was introduced in 1955 with an engine having hemispherical combustion chambers, called the Hemi.It had two four-barrel carburetors, and it achieved early fame as the most powerful engine built by Detroit, winning the NASCAR championship in its first year and setting top speed records on the beach at Daytona.
The current Chrysler 300 is just as bold, and cool, too.Its styling makes no apologies.Curiously, maybe magically, it appeals to young and old.
The Chrysler 300 looks dramatic in profile because its rear-wheel-drive layout allows a distinctive shape.The wheelbase is long but the overhangs are short, offering a visual sense of power.The roofline, a sort of '30s gangster tease, beautifully complements the long, low lines, which appear to be carved from a big horizontal block of metal.The roof rakes thickly down to a short deck, and the sides are like large slabs.The long hood glides forward and drops off a cliff whose face is the massive grille, framed by wing-like double-beam headlights.
The Chrysler 300 was among the first to adapt an increasingly popular high seating position, with seats that rise several inches above those in the typical sedan before it.This blueprint was no doubt a response to the booming popularity of sport-utility vehicles.It's probably the thing to do nowadays because buyers like to sit high, and because the high door sills add a feeling of security.The windshield rake is relatively modest, so visibility forward is enhanced over the 300's long hood.Visibility to the rear is excellent, without much intrusion from the roofline.
Still, those who prefer a lower, leaned-back seating position can find it inside the 300.The up-down travel of the driver's seat bottom is significant, and the driving position easily adjusts for all sizes and tastes.
The Chrysler 300 models offer a relaxing 40 inches of rear legroom and outboard passengers will find plenty to like, including a folding center armrest with integrated cup holders.In general, the 300 interior is marked by spacious silence.
The 3.5-liter V6 in the 300 Touring works better for most buyers.We found the power better than adequate, even after driving the powerful 300C.We also liked the five-speed automatic, which is based on a Mercedes design, though it's built in Kokomo, Indiana, and shifts smoothly and quickly.At idle, we could feel the pulse of the engine.
On the road, the Chrysler 300 feels as solid as it looks, having inherited significant mechanicals from Chrysler's parent company, Mercedes-Benz.From a handling standpoint, the 300 is heavily and positively influenced by a design borrowed from the Mercedes E-Class: five-link rear suspension mounted to a subframe, and the short-arm/long-arm front suspension, modified for the 300's longer wheelbase, wider track and bigger wheels.
The ride is smooth, but solid enough to prevent wallowing.We wouldn't change much.This is a large car, to be sure.It has a longer wheelbase (120 inches) than the Chrysler 300s from the 1950s, yet its overall length is shorter, and it doesn't feel balky or cumbersome.In short, it doesn't drive big.It feels a bit heavy, but also very secure, confident and responsive.It rides well.
The Chrysler 300 delivers bold styling, but it's quiet and smooth, with a great ride and tight handling.Getting in and out is easy, and it's roomy inside.Its traction and stability electronics work well.You will love the Touring model, with it's more powerful V6 and higher level of features....Come in to Ron Tonkin Kia in Gladstone to test drive today!!! DA8638

Editorial Description (provided by Chrome)

The 2007 Chrysler 300C offers a dizzying array of engines reminiscent of the late 1960s. The 2.7L V6 rated at 190 horsepower is the mileage champ (21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway), and is also the most affordable way to get behind the wheel of a 300.

A 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 and a 5.7L HEMI V8 are on offer as well, with the HEMI making 340 horsepower and 390-lb-ft of torque. This engine also has a multi-displacement system that allows the V8 to run on only four-cylinders when under a light load, earning an EPA rating of 17 in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The 300C SRT8 hearkens back to the Chrysler Letter Cars of the 1950s and 1960s, with a 6.1L V8 that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

The base car is equipped with independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, cruise control, a CD player, air conditioning, and power mirrors, windows, and locks. The Touring trim exchanges the four-speed automatic transmission with a five-speed, and adds traction control, 17-inch alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, fog lamps, heated mirrors, leather seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel, and a tire pressure monitor system. The Touring trim with all-wheel drive rides on 18-inch alloys.

The 300C can be outfitted with either rear- or all-wheel drive and has dual rear exhaust, rain-sensing wipers, power pedals, automatic air conditioning, Boston Acoustics speakers, an electrochromic rearview mirror, larger brakes, an alarm system, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The marquee trim, the SRT8, adds 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights, a rear spoiler, parksense, and a six-disc CD changer in addition to the 6.1L HEMI V8.

A long list of packages and options accompany each trim. The Great American Package adds most of the Touring equipment to the base 300, allowing buyers to get the luxury of the up-level models with the fuel efficiency of the 2.7L V6. Likewise, the Limited Package adds much of the 300C equipment to the Touring trim. The Heritage Package adds heated second row seats, a CD changer, and an old-school translucent steering wheel to the 300C.

Aside from the packages, any manner of other luxury equipment can be added individually to the various trims, including a sunroof, BlueTooth, a rear seat video system, air bags all around, high-intensity discharge headlamps, and navigation.

One of our favorite standard features is the tortoise shell style steering wheel. As is the 300C's ability to effortlessly gobble up freeway miles. The level of standard equipment is good for this price class. The seats are very comfortable, and the interior volume means that five adults could travel comfortably, with a reasonable amount of luggage stowed into the trunk.