Motor Trend Car of the Year 2005...

[gniknave]

I saw it coming... http://motortrend.com/features...coty/

[KDashy]

They ripped this car apart on Top Gear.

[hannibal]

Props to the 300C.Nice car, I like to call it the poor man's E-class!

[StrangeLove]

I wish i could watch top gear

Personally I hate the 300c

[Jesda]

Bit Torrent says you can watch anything!

But even if its not the "best" car it certainly is "the" car of 2005.

[w1ngzer0]

my boss owns one and it is extremely nice for a luxery car. So, i can see it as the car of 2005. I don't see any other cars comming out that is worth the money. More civics, more corollas more of the same stuff

[nismofly]

eh if i had to go with it, id go with the dodge magnum years before i even considered the 300, they look so much better. im disappointed...

[gabossie]

Meh, not supprised. I think they're p.i.m.p., I'd roll one.

[gniknave]

You have officially been pizimped

[Ubernoober]

"Chrysler has made a major new public announcement. As with Ford's "New Edge" , Chrysler has given a name to their new style. It is officially known as "Bricks with wheels and stubby rooflines". Though critics maintain that the new term is difficult to market and contains too many words for the average reader, Chrysler has trust in the publics desire for vehicles that push the maximum amount of air at speed."

[Anand]

I think it's a bad arse car!

[180crafter]

Look at this sorry list, these are the cars it went against:

Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 6 Series, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac STS, Chevrolet Corvette, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Kia Amanti, Kia Spectra, Lotus Elise, Mazda 3, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Mercury Montego, Pontiac G6, Porsche 911, Saab 9-2x, Scion tC, Subaru Legacy and Volvo S40/V50.

[180crafter]

No wonder that sorry hunk-o-siht won.

[Jesda]

The new 911 is firmer and crisper. The STS is one kickass V8 sedan. And then there's the new Legacy and the AWD RL. Lots of solid competition, but the Chrysler was the one that stood out.

I dont quite understand how the Spectra made that list. It was dramatically redesigned and improved this year but... come on.

[base9se]

what a 300? Ahh! there are plenty of other cars that deserve that award.

[gniknave]

M35/M45 next year baby

[gabossie]

The new Legacy's are awesome, my dad just bought one. Hardly car of the year material though, just doesn't really stand out like the 300. This is car of the year remember, not BEST car of the year.

[BadMojo]

Well, from first-hand experience the Mazda 3 is a tremendous car for it's segment. The fit and finish is excellent and I've yet to see a bad review on it from any legitimate automotive magazine.

And, no offense, as much as I like Top Gear, they don't care for much of anything that comes from the US. The Brits only seem to like Ford since they're under the mistaken assumption that it's a British manufacturer.

You sure as hell have to consider the Lotus too.

[SmithSR]

Anybody else read DUB magazine? This is one of the cars that will shape the new generation of pimp status.

[MaineExport]

I like it... despite the fact that it's a Chrysler.

The look is super classy... it is almost a direct rip-off of the newer Rolls Royce. Boy... it sure does look CHEAP next to a REAL luxury car!

ROLLS:

300:

[JustinStrife]

My vote would have been to the new Vette or Mustang...

I've seen those 300c's on the road and... bleh

[cnickk]

that car is bull****! anyone can copy Bentley

[cnickk]

or Bently not sure how to spell

[Jesda]

Actually, I suggest you look for photos of the original Chrysler 300 Hemi C. The current 300 looks more like that than any Rolls or Bentley. You'll discover that this design is actually retro Chrysler.

[Mr1der]

I'm still peaved they're gonna call the dodge version the charger...

they shoulda blacked out the grill and gave it two doors with a slightly longer hood and trunk....and a little bit lower...

[rico05]

It IS the poor man's E Class. DCX used the previous E class chassis and most of the underpinnings (ala Crossfire) to build the car. Personally, I think it is a POS. Ususal USDM Recipe: Cheap interior, tacky looks, big motor, no class. Give me a 5 series any day (I am a HUGE Chris Bangle fan!!)

[nsrZ32]

I think they are a hot lux car. For me personally I'd rather have a hemi powered magnum though.

[Jesda]

(I am a HUGE Chris Bangle fan!!)

[nismofly]

I think they are a hot lux car. For me personally I'd rather have a hemi powered magnum though.

eh i dont like the 300 but the magnums arent bad, and like they say they are pretty versatile. however old hurst>magnum in terms of hotness though

[Jesda]

Late 50s:











Personally, I'd like to kick the crap out of the folks that design cars for Lexus.