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In a message dated 3/1/2005 11:43:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx writes:
These are the good old days right now. I spent a week driving the 300 Touring in Florida (250 hp V6) and I frankly
wasn't impressed. The car is just OK. Performance was somewhat spirited but I
can't say much for the quality of materials used and the fit and finish of the
interior - rather cheap looking in my opinion. The handling was so-so. I
just don't think Chrysler knows how to build a luxury car, and I would imagine
that a new Imperial would have to be a true luxury car. I don't think they're
even capable of building an entry level luxury car. Compare the 300 with the new
Toyota Avalon, for example, and the Avalon is the hands-down winner. I love my
68 Imp convert in large part because it represents something completely
different than what is available today at any price and represents an era that
is gone forever. A modern Imperial would surely turn out to be a major
disappointment, and coming out of a 2003 Saab 9-5 3.0 liter would turn out to be
a significant backward step for me as a driver. Besides, wait until it
snows!!!!
Tom
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