2013 Chrysler 200

Beautiful Classy Car - Transmission Issues

By Beth (IN) on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000

Pros: "Beautiful, rides smooth, classy"

Cons: "faulty transmission issues,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I love this car except for the lurching transmission issues that I am having. Two years ago I purchased a brand new Dodge Grand Caravan that began having transmission issues six months after I purchased it. I had it in the shop at least four to five times before I finally gave up and traded it for this car. Now, this car is doing the same thing! It happens when I speed up or slow down. I have already had it in the shop once. I was told that it only neede a "software update". What?! It didn't work! Other than that, the car is beautiful and rides like a dream. Unfortunately, I don't feel like I can keep this car because Chrystler can't seem to fix their transmission problems. I took a loss on the van and I apparently have to take a loss on this car too. Not a financially wise decision to purchase this car. Trading as soon as I can and it won't be fore another Chrystler!"

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Not a Camry but who cares?

By RomanticoYcheapo (CA) on Friday, May 24, 2013

I don't own this car

Pros: "Quiet interior, good handling"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We rented a Chrysler 200 for 4 days while our Prius was being repaired. VERY nice interior, and I loved the front seats' firmness in the right places. Big trunk with a pass-through for skis or a 2x4. Absolutely silent interior - more quiet than our Prius! I tried a few hard turns,(just for grins) and the tires never squealed. This was the most "Japanese-feeling" Chrysler product I've ever driven. It did not feel or drive like a Chrysler. Great sound system, with real knobs for volume and tuning - hurrah! The car came with 3/8 tank of gas; we returned it 100 miles later with 1/4 tank. Not scientific, but mileage seemed pretty good. It had enough power with the 4 cylinder, but I'd want the V6. :)"

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Best Hard Top Conv. for the money.

By RB (VA) on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,500

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this car for my wife and she loves it. I am a gear head and a mechanical techy, so I did 3 months of research prior to the purchase. I compared other HT Convertibles such as Mercedes, Infinity, Lexus, Volvo, VW. The 200 got my vote for several reasons. The V6 is smooth and powerful. Handling is tight, level and exact. The ride is sporty, firm and solid. Front wheel drive allows for those snowy day driving. Braking provides confidence with little nose dive. The 6 speed auto is fairly smooth and positive. Expect 24mpg highway and 20 mpg city. Pretty good for 283HP and its Regular gasoline. The convertible hard top operates with ease and precision. When the tops up, supreme quietness, when down the standard windscreen not only eliminates air plummeting and noise, but also looks form-fitting good. Interior with all the goodies is very impressive. All gauges and dials are highly visible and easy the control. Even with all the standard with the Package 2, I opted for the Premium Boston Acoustic speaker system, expensive but worth it. I also purchased the Front Grille from Chrysler accessories and installed it myself. Note-It takes 5 hours to install and you better know what you're doing, otherwise pay Chrysler to install for $400. Reliability is my only concern, but I am confident that Chrysler's research, technology and quality has rectified this old vintage problem. The forgivable shortcomings are the heavy trunk lid, no memory settings for driver 1 or 2, no vanity mirror light, and the battery location makes exchange difficult. This $36k car with all the attributes and few shortcomings far out weights the comparable $70K Lexus or Infinity and the $110K Benz. It's also a head turner, leaving them saying "What was that?""

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Horrible resale

By Car (NY) on Monday, May 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 8,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Trunk very hard to open."

1 person out of 4 found this review helpful

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Absolutely wonderful car.

By Tigger (FL) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,500

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I purchased this 200 Limited with all the bells and whistles and is set up like an 300C without the Big Body of the 300C. the 3.6l Engine performs absolutely wonderful, and a overall average 28-30 miles to the gallon. I treavel 30 miles one way to work and get an average 475-500 miles on a tank of gas. We have the leather and heated seats, the wife is in heaven with these seats. I recommend this car for someone who loves to ride in style without the stylish car payment to boot."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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