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tankdriver · #16 12-30-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

I like the Magnum, too. I like how Chrysler was really bold in it's new look. Distinctive and challenging.

Unfortunately, middle class buyers want to look like all of the other wildebeests in the herd. Eeee-haaw.

The 300s were pretty popular I thought. It's probably less of a styling issue than a ride/quality/driveability issue.

KarTek · #17 12-30-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

I really like the look of the 300C's and the Hemi has fun power. It's too bad they didn't put a 300-like nose on the now discontinued Magnum. Although if I can find a black Hemi Magnum for the right price I might jump on it.

I believe the 300/Magnum noses are interchangable without a whole lot of effort. I remember seeing them do the swap on "Rides" or some such show...

Actually, it was "OverHaulin"

http://turbo.discovery.com/overhaulin/episode/season3/episode-12.html

raymr · #18 12-30-2008, 12:52 PM

I'm pretty picky about stuff, and I haven't found any flaws except a rattle in the trunk at full bass, and a tiny dimple in one of the doors. The interior is different (ie better) than the usual Detroit molten blob nightmare.

Only 'problem' so far is I can't rest my elbow up on that high window sill.

TheDon · #19 12-30-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

Hmmm...I wonder if someone offers an aftermarket nose for one?

I agree it's not the most wagonny (?

) of the wagons, but they're still a decent mix of utility and performance. If I could get away with a sedan I'd go for a 300C. With kids, carseats, backpacks, dogs etc. the Magnum makes a little more sense for me even if it's not a perfect wagon. At least that's how I'm trying to justify it to myself.

seeing as both cars share the same chasis its as easy as bolting on a new nose.

iwrock · #20 12-30-2008, 01:19 PM

One of my sisters friends has a Magnum with 300C front end on it.

It looks pretty good too.

Yeah, if I find a Magnum SRT-8 or 300C SRT-8 for a good price, I will buy one.

Till then I am waiting for a Ram with a Hemi.

SirNik84 · #21 12-30-2008, 01:19 PM

i always thought the nose of a "Charger" on a Magnum would be awesome. kinda give the it the same "glare" as the old dodge wagons.

You can see the car say "GET OUT OF MY WAY" I love that.

iwrock · #22 12-30-2008, 01:24 PM

KarTek · #23 12-30-2008, 01:41 PM

That's a really nice look on that Magnum. The color match on the front end only gets an 8/10 though...

SwampYankee · #24 12-30-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iwrock

I believe I got wagon wood there! And not the vinyl applique type.

That looks a helluva lot better than the Charger from the B-pillar back!

SwampYankee · #25 12-30-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KarTek

That's a really nice look on that Magnum. The color match on the front end only gets an 8/10 though...

It almost looks like the front end and door match but the fender is off a tick (like maybe a front end collision preciptated the swap). At least to my completely imperfect eyeballs.