Chrysler 300C Touring (06-10) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 10 November 2008
Few estates have looks as distinctive as the 300C Touring. With its menacing styling, big chrome grille and flared wheel arches, it's as American as large estates get and a realistic alternative to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. But it's not all about looks. This is one estate that's exceptionally well equipped, very comfortable, practical and competitively priced - in fact it undercuts its rivals by a minimum of several thousand pounds. There's also an excellent engine available in the shape of the 3.0 CRD diesel, which is quick and economical, although if you can afford the fuel bills, there is the option of an all-American 5.7-litre V8.
3.5 out of 5

Buying used

The cheapest cars are early petrol V6s models, although you may find a few high mileage 5.7-litre models too. But if you want to keep running costs down you need to go for the CRD model - and these carry a premium over the petrols. But if you're after a distinctive and different estate, the 300C can be a good value used buy.

See 4 used Chrysler 300C Tourings for sale, starting at £11,995

2.5 out of 5

Selling

The Touring estate version is more desirable than the saloon and diesel buyers will have an easier time selling on their car than owners of the petrol models, although there's a strong - if niche - market for the gas-guzzling 5.7-litre V8 Hemi.