Not sure there’s all that much more to say, other than I think as far as I can tell this is the Chrome Appearance Package available on the Chrysler 300C in 2018, and it’s not for me. There was such a package, although it probably didn’t come with the Buick/K-Mart bullet portholes on the front fenders. It’s a real bright shiny unicorn.
Motor1 noted the Chrome Appearance Package was a $995 option, and wrote the upgrade includes “…..a distinctive chrome radiator grille and surround trim, chrome Chrysler wing badge, additional “300” badges, and chrome side mirror caps.” – although there’s a whole lotta chrome added above and beyond.
This is a new thing I’ve seen on some CarMax offerings – “by appointment only”. I do not know why. Perhaps this is for cars in high demand? What I do know is that the resurrected Chrysler 300 series has been around since 2005 and is only on its second generation in 18 years. The interior is dated, but every time I rent one of these I find it comfortable, roomy enough, and familiar. This 2018 model has Apple Carplay, adaptive cruise control, heated and air conditioned seats, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof. Not a bad cruiser.
The 300C is also powered by the familiar 5.7 liter V-8 hemi rated at 363 horsepower and as far as I can tell does 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds. Not great but good enough. Same motor I had in the Jeep I owned briefly this year, and found myself wanting for more power more often than not. I first drove a Jeep with the 5.7 liter motor in 1998 – gotta believe the bugs are worked out, and with both the car and drivetrain, you might not need to spend on MaxCare. If you do, it’s a bonus that the car only has 11,000 miles on it, and MaxCare is available for another five years and up to 150,000 miles.
The 300C has had a good run. Chrysler….er, Stellantis, is ending the model again after 2023. That car will sell for probably $60,000 and have the 485 hp motor from the SRT in it. Understand only 2,000 will be sold, and probably are already spoken for. You know I’ll be looking for one to show up at CarMax. This 2018 Chrysler 300C with (I think) the Chrome Appearance Package sold for perhaps $50,000 five years ago. If this package speaks to you, the car is here in Columbia, South Carolina, and remember – it’s by appointment only.
Stock # 22915965 VIN # 2C3CCAPTXJH159989
Good to see you back, Chuck!
The 300C with its current headlight configuration looks remarkably like the 2011-2015 Jaguar XJ from the front. The interior dash layout is also somewhat similar. Interesting. (But no, not interesting enough for me to buy one — still sticking to the Mercedes CLS plan for next year… from Carmax, of course!)