Oppopinions: Chrysler 200

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
04/23/2014 at 21:25 • Filed to: None

THE NEW ONE. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD THE NEW ONE.

The one that rides on a new platform, offers the most powerful V6 in it's class, an exclusive NINE speed transmission, and AWD. It also is one of the best looking cars in it's class in my opinion. It looks really pretty in S trim with blue paint.

Dont' even try to tell me that doesn't look like one of the best interiors in it's class. Massive improvement over the snap-together interior in the old one. There's REAL wood in the top-spec 200c model.

Maybe I'm just shocked by how much better it is over the old one. Maybe it actually is a good car that can be more than an also-ran this time. What does Oppo think?

DISCUSSION (37)

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:27

I think it looks better, and should be taken seriously. But I've heard that 9-speed is truly awful.

DrJohannVegas > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:27

It's better.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:28

I would love to own one!
But, if it was my $30K, I'd get a fully loaded 1.8T Passat, for about $23-$24K, put the rest in to mods!

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:28

Please tell me that I'm not the only one who sees this.

Kinja'd!!!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:28

If this isn't some sort of horrible joke, then Chrysler has officially surprised me. This looks awesome.

Also I'm gonna be pedantic: It's "oppopinions" with three Ps. Unless it's oppo-onions, which sound like a delicious blend of tears and tire smoke.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:31

It is a big improvement but consider the competition - the fusion, the 6, the accord (well in manual V6 form of course), and I personally like the look of the optima (but my money would buy a 6 instead) and don't forget how much better the modern compact is when compared to the old midsized cars. A top shelf focus is an overall better car than most base spec mid sizers. If you don't need or want the extra size, a lot of people will option up a smaller car these days.

Tom McParland > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
04/23/2014 at 21:33

Can't get Accord V6 sedan with 3-pedals :(

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 21:33

But you can get the coupe!......That counts right?........Right?......

ly2v8-Brian > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
04/23/2014 at 21:38

Number of doors is more important than transmission to me. In this case the Accord has the correct number of doors.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680
04/23/2014 at 21:39

Baby Sloth?

jkm7680 > ly2v8-Brian
04/23/2014 at 21:40

Any Rape Sloth.

That picture looked the most Chrysler-Esque, so I chose it.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680
04/23/2014 at 21:45

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQRYIo…

AthomSfere > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 21:53

Chrylser's long bad QA issues and build quality/ reliability makes it a hard sell for me. The fact that it looks like the Dart's ugly sister...

I see no reason to like this car really.

If I needed the back seat, I'd get the Dart or a Charger. If not as important, the Challenger.

Otherwise, similar class but much more preferable to me:

Accord V6/ manual

Fusion (1.6 turbo w/ manual)

Civic Si Sedan

Accura ILX

Acura TSX with 6 speed sport package

BMW 3 series

Focus ST

Mazda Speed 3

Mazda Speed 6

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Brian Silvestro
04/23/2014 at 22:06

I've heard mixed reviews on the transmission. But it's still a young transmission with some teething issues. Give em a year.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
04/23/2014 at 22:07

With all the recalls and crap I've heard with the new 1.8t, I'd be a little weary about owning one.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
04/23/2014 at 22:08

Shit shit shit. Changing it now.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
04/23/2014 at 22:10

I want to love the 6, I really do. But it just doesn't have enough power if you ask me.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:13

I was driving a 100hp jetta up until this past saturday. I think the 180 or whatever it has is liveable and perfect for the odd autocross. Don't want too much torque and understeer.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
04/23/2014 at 22:15

I guess I'm just one of those people who thinks anything bigger than a compact needs more than 200 horsepower.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
04/23/2014 at 22:20

I don't see it..

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:20

Well considering the Mazda 6 weighs about 3150lbs, 180 isn't that bad. Especially when you consider there are compacts like the Golf and Focus that weigh about the same or more. Plus the long wheelbase helps distribute the weight better. I do want to drive one when the dealership FINALLY calls me to get my new FiST. They have a black mazda 6 touring with a manual. 37mpg highway from a midsized sedan? That's pretty impressive.

Burrito de EJ25 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:22

This thing is going to be cheaper than a CLA.

...Why the fuck would anyone choose that over this?

Also, UConnect is the best infotainment system on the market.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Burrito de EJ25
04/23/2014 at 22:26

People are going to choose the CLA over this cause most people think Chrysler still builds cars with interiors that look like this:

Kinja'd!!!

And have the same build quality as a little tykes car. When they don't anymore. They're actually quality products now.

PS9 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:27

Kinja'd!!!

...What if this was their plan all along? Make the first sebring so completely shitty that the next gen would look excellent in comparison no matter what?

Burrito de EJ25 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:29

My mom drives one of the modern Chrysler 300s. It's stunning how much car they got for so much less than what the Germans were pushing. It's put together real well.

Those Canadians know what they're doing.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PS9
04/23/2014 at 22:29

I personally think it's more than better in comparison to the old, I think it's actually going to be a great car that more people are going to buy.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Burrito de EJ25
04/23/2014 at 22:30

Hopefully the Americans putting this together know what they're doing.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/23/2014 at 22:33

I had no idea.

Chrylser of Indonesia only sell 3 cars since early 2000's. The PT Cruiser, the Crossfire, and the 300C.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Brian Silvestro
04/23/2014 at 23:37

I liked it in the Cherokee.

Axial > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/24/2014 at 20:43

I really like the two-tone interior on the 200C, I would want that but with the sporty suspension tuning from the 200 Sport. The exterior is a bit ho-hum, but I definitely look forward to seeing these at dealerships.

For Sweden > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/30/2014 at 13:14

I hear putting ice cubes in the transmission can help with teething issues.

HammerheadFistpunch > Brian Silvestro
04/30/2014 at 13:16

based on my experience with the Jeep, its not bad at all, totally transmission like

yamahog > For Sweden
04/30/2014 at 13:19

Did you try rubbing some brandy on the shifter knob to calm it down?

For Sweden > yamahog
04/30/2014 at 13:21

Why would you put brandy on the shifter instead of in the trans fluid? Who taught you how to parent?

yamahog > For Sweden
04/30/2014 at 13:27

Psh, I'm not a parent, I just know better than everyone who is!

/ducks flying Playskool toys

Also, maybe we're weird Europeans, but I always heard 'brandy on the gums,' not IN THE EFFING BOTTLE like you're raising a baby wino!

For Sweden > yamahog
04/30/2014 at 13:35

If you want your baby to be driver, wean him on vodka and sadness like Finn.

yamahog > For Sweden
04/30/2014 at 13:42

If you want your baby to be a MotoGP racer, wean them on vodka and Redbull.