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Originally Posted by RG5384
On a different note, how have your 300M's held up for you?
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Well, I got the 99 after I already had the '01 for quite some time (had to give it back to my mother, she got tired of driving my Jeep
) I've driven them both quite a bit, there are some differences...
- The '99 has a governor, I don't think the '01 does. I've gone faster than 120 in it, anyway, can't in the '99.
- The '01 has jeweled taillights, which I prefer.
- The '01 has glossy door pillars (nicer than the flat ones on the '99), and chrome around the door trim (nicer). The mirrors are also glossy (I think I prefer the flat)
- The '99 has been de-trimmed (nicer). The side plastic and "Chrysler" lettering just doesn't look sleek.
- The '99 has a worse console stock, I replaced it with a newer one like the '01 has.
- The '01 has much nicer rims (both have 17" rims). Plus the caps on the '99 randomly go missing.
Other than those, they both perform well, start every time and aside from tranny problems on the '01 (which they seem prone to?) I haven't had any major issues. The '99 was a steal and, honestly, I could go to the dealer right now, with all the miles I've put on it since purchase, and trade it in for a fair amount more than I actually paid for it. They handle and respond sharply, and both have helped me avoid several accidents due to the responsive and tight steering. Plus they're quick. Aside from the dash crack on the '01, and the seat wear on its driver's seat (it seems like the leather is "cheaper" in the '01?) both have mint interiors and only the usual wear/tear outside. However, BOTH have had to have their front bumpers repainted (good: they absorb heavy impacts nicely. Bad: About 3-6 months after someone mashes you in a lot is when you actually find out, because your paint peels off in the car wash).