Battle of the American Luxury Sedans

[DinanM3_S2]

Alright, I made this comparo to debate whether or not Chrysler, with the new 300c, has built a car to truely defeat the "Standard of the World" Caddilac's CTS. Both are relativly new Sports/Luxury Sedans built by American companies, and they are in about the same price range.

For specifics lets compare the CTS with the Luxury Package and the 300c (hemi).

http://www.chrysler.com/300/index.ht...apper&type=top

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/....jsp?model=cts

My opinion is that the 300c is a much better luxury car then the CTS. It costs alot less, and is alot more powerful. I also think the 300c's styling is the best job that company's ever done, even if it is kinda stolen from Rolls. I've never drivin either of these cars, so I cant make judgements on handling, but goin by numbers and what I've seen, I think Chrysler walks away from this one.

PS. Dont just say "well I wouldn't get either of these cars, I'd get a G35 or a 3-series." This thread isnt what were looking to buy, this is what we think is better.

[Jimster]

The Chrysler, every day of the week, awesome car indeed.

[aznxthuggie]

the chrysler does look and sound more appealing.. so i'll pick that one

[kman10587]

I've heard horror stories about the 300C's reliability, even without the first 5000 miles. Cadillac, on the other hand, gets very good reliability ratings. I'd take the CTS.

[blindside.AMG]

Originally Posted by kman10587

I've heard horror stories about the 300C's reliability, even without the first 5000 miles.

Well it does contain quite a few Mercedes parts so that makes sense.

Anyways, I'd still choose the Chrysler 10 times over. Better styling & power by far. All new cars have kinks to work out, the Chrysler will be a huge success. The African American community really seems to like them. I'd say 70% of the 300C's I see around here are driving by black guys in the Inglewood area.

My father just recently bought a CTS and when we went to pick up my Dodge from the dealership he seemed a little disappointed I didn't urge him to wait for the 300C. And that's really saying something considering he doesn't really give a shit about cars.

[mason_RsX]

300C seems all around superior to the Cts in performance, appearance, and all around appeal. If it was the 300C vs the Cts-V that would be a very different story. But with the comparison given, I really like the 300C

[3000ways]

I'd go with the 300C over a CTS in the heart beat. The CTS is nice, but if I had to have that car I'd want the CTS V, but that car almost costs $50,000. The 300C has much more power, and a classy interior (although alittle rentalish). The 300 Series is selling very well right now for a reason.

[DinanM3_S2]

Yea, the 300c costs less, and is around 100 bhp stronger then the CTS. Please dont throw the CTS-V into this, its in a completely different class...

[3000ways]

Originally Posted by DinanM3_S2

Yea, the 300c costs less, and is around 100 bhp stronger then the CTS. Please dont throw the CTS-V into this, its in a completely different class...

I wasn't, was just merely mentioning it's existence. Sorry if I confused anybody, I chose the 300C.