2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Review - The Ultimate Sleeper? (470 Horsepower!)
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Today we are reviewing a gorgeous and powerful vehicle, the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8. Nowadays when I talk about the Chrysler 300, everybody complains about how Chrysler has left the car for dead, without any major improvements since 2015, and without the SRT model in North America since 2014. This car is a reminder of better days for the 300, with the big 6.4L Hemi V8 engine under the hood. In this review, we'll take a deeper look at this beautiful car and going into all the nooks and crannies of the vehicle and what makes the SRT8 so unique and impressive.
Huge thanks to my subscriber Josh for giving me the opportunity to drive and review his car!
The 300 was released for the first-gen from 2005-2010, then returned for the second gen in 2011. The 300 always received an SRT8 model that matched the Charger and Challenger, first the 6.1L Hemi in that first-gen, then the upgraded 6.4L Hemi. The 300 SRT8 actually debuted in 2012, so this is the first year this car was available. Back in 2012, the base 300 began at $27,670, the S V6 moved up to $36,020, while the SRT8 was the top dawg in the lineup in terms of both luxury and performance, with a price tag of $47,670 before any options. So the price is steep, but you get a lot of car for the money.
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Ah yes! Chrysler's underrated creation is finally getting some clout.
It deserves more, such a cool and underrated vehicle
Yeah my brother ownes a red 2013 srt8 the car is nice. The trans Is trash and changing from sport to regular drive is a pain but such a clean ride. It needs a good exhaust
Yesssir
I have two m113k Mercedes and two 392 hemis. My Durango has the 8 speed. My 300 srt8 has the same 5 speed trans that is in my amgs. All four of my cars parts are interchangeable for the most part!
The 300 SRT8 are the rarest vehicles hard to find on the used market these days as the years go by, Because the low production numbers.
I bought my 2013 300 SRT8 back in early 2016. I do a fair amount of travel and while I have seen or looked at 2012-2014 300 SRTs on a dealer lot, I have yet to see another one in person out in the wild. Of course, I see numerous Chargers and Challengers (SRT). I had no idea how rare it was until after I bought it.
Glad I got one Black on Black Loooove it!
An Acura/Honda Legend GS six speed is a lot harder to find. So hard you'll never see one unless you're looking on the market everyday for years.
@@ka795legends6 No real man wants a V6. 🤣. They where nice cars back in the day though the legend coupe that is.
@@jonesjonz1 which is why they're selling for 20k and over in good shape right? Because nobody wants one....
That car is amazing. I may think the rims on the older one looks bigger even though they’re the same size, think it’s an illusion because the older one has more spokes. It would be hard to choose between this and the older srt8, but I’d still go for the older one, it looks more aggressive, and I do have childhood bias, my parents owned a 07 300c and it was sweet
I have a 2013 white 300 SRT8 fully loaded with the red interior. It has 45,245 miles on it. Bought it seven years ago. The Best Vehicle I Have Ever Owned.
you’re an amazing person just for owning that car
I have a white with red interior 2014 just hit 72k I had it for 6 years
I thought about selling my challenger hellcat and get me a 12 Chrysler srt8 with 30kmiles and red interior
@@CodyMcDonald89 smart thing to do👌
@@aztino5799 well kinda hard to get rid of hellcat got st good price and I think I would miss all that power
One of my favorite rides. Great video, and it's a shame Chrysler let the SRT8 model die
Your best video yet! 😉 Thanks for spending so much time and providing an in-depth look. These really are special cars. A modern Mopar that I’m hoping continues to age well. Keeping my fingers crossed for a resurgence of the Chrysler brand!
Always have been my Dream Car since they were building the last 496 here in the U.S back in 2014! They're such an underrated treasure that only true Mopar Enthusiasts like myself would always appreciate!
I've always wanted one with the Sepia Laguna Leather interior with the optional Leather Wrapped Dashboard and Door Panels with Adaptive Cruise Control and a Pano Roof along with it!
we need more of these reviews from you
I got one with 14,282 miles crazy I’m picking her up on Friday
That car is sick! Really like the reviews by the way.
Nice job showcasing this car. Looks great in that color!. Where I used to work we had a customer who had one of these, he bought it new in 2014. My Jaw dropped when I saw the production numbers for that year, because I too am in canada. Talk about rare man.
Great video mate. I love your focus on Mopars, and that you give the 300 SRTs some attention.
I had a 2013 300 SRT8 and absolutely loved it, but after a couple of years I upgraded to a 2016 300 SRT. I love it too.
It takes the (2012 - 2014) 300 SRT8 and turns it up to 11.
More functionality in the SRT Pages, 8 spd auto trans, ACC that goes all the way down to a stop, slightly more agressive front and rear bumpers, better SRT seats, newer SRT steering wheel design, but still holding on to that stealth look and everything else that was great about the previous model.
I love the heated/cooled seats, heated wheel, heated/cooled front cup holders, and the 900 watt 19 spkr HK audio is awesome.
Even simple things like the capless fuel filler is awesome.
Probably the only things missing that I'd like are a fully powered opening/closing boot (trunk), Head Up Display, and an electronic park brake.
But that's about it.
And now they've stopped selling them new here in Australia too..!! So sad.
Best car i've ever owned.
Cheers...
Really do wish we’d gotten those updated versons over here. Love the updated styling and I bet the 8-speed does a better job of delivering more torque.
Once knew an old man that had one of these with 345,000 on the clock. Damn near every part is original. The big trick is finding a one owner that took care of it!
Damn fr?
@@kingakfortyseven3852 it never saw over 3k on the tach, but yeah. It used to be quite common for a small block to last 300k with just scheduled maintenance.
@@billspangler2685 i gotta 5.7 hemi bro & i don’t do too much in this one . Fun but the 6.1 is a different beast
Looks like my '14 300C hemi, except it's an SRT version. Badass!
The ‘14 is even harder to find! Awesome car
Love the video bro!!!
I really like this format of video and I also would love to see you review more of weird / obscure / interesting mopars like 300 srt like caliber srt4 and the 1987 charger glhs
Guy, I once worked with owned one of these. Beautiful car. What was so cool was the fact that he was a cruiser, not a speeder. Despite the power such a car has. Something very dignified about that.
Snagged a 2013 SRT8 in 2017 with 19000 miles. Love driving this beast every minute I'm behind the wheel. My only complaint is that the center console carbon fiber trim curles up at the edges no matter how many times it's replaced. Otherwise, I love the car.
@Mikey how much did you guys pay?
I'm having the same problem with my 300 SRT it's a recall on it.
What a great episode, my absolute dream car
Great video! Hope I can buy one soon
Nice review, I'm looking forward 2 my 2023 300C with the 6.4 Hemi
Awesome breakdown I’m going to look at one tomorrow I pray I get it 😇😇
Great video
Great video on this 300. My wife has a 2012 300 ltd with the 3.6. Good car so far. 230,000 km. Great gas mileage and performance. Crappy front end components. If I find a low mileage SRT 300 I would buy it. Love these cars.
I have a 1st gen wagon here in Australia and love it, they have only stopped importing them in Australia and we still had the SRT option here and they have many fan’s here
Instead of discontinuing the Chrysler 300, Stellantis should be expanding the line with a 300 coupe and convertible . This would give Chrysler two models with no Dodge equivalents and would boost sales. Currently, there are no convertibles in the Dodge or Chrysler lineups, and no luxury/ convertibles currently available from ANY American manufacturer…so the 300 would have that market all to itself…as a successor to the long-running LeBaron and Sebring Convertibles . They could even COMBINE a coupe and convertible 300 into ONE retractable hardtop coupe/convertible model. A rear-wheel-drive, Hemi V-8 powered 300 convertible would go a long way towards building the 300’s image…and and serving as a “halo” car for Chrysler as well.(A 300 Hemi C Convertible was actually planned for production by Chrysler, around 2000, but was nixed by Daimler, who owned Chrysler Corporation at the time).
I actually like the styling of this car, slightly more rounded edges make it look much more modern. Looks very mafia
Love that dual Kmh - Mp/h speedometer! Reminds me of my 6.3 300 SEL Benz. What a car that was!
Thanks for your videos! If I'm not careful, you'll convert me to become a Dodge fan. That does not involve the King Daytona SRT Hellcat. THAT, I will buy just as soon as I have won the lottery!😉
Proud owner of a Bright White 2012, with some OEM Hellcat 5 spokes in the vapor grey colorway (rarest from what i know), these wheels definitely look much more aggressive on the car yet give it a sleeper look.
Best cars made ! I owned a Chrysler 300 for fourteen years , no major problems until my granddaughter wrecked it . Looking for another used one between the year 2006-2012. Mine had a lot of power and smooth ride .
Love my 07 Chrysler 300 srt8
DUDE NO WAY I LIVE 5 MIN FROM THERE. Y’all in Stoney creek upper mountain area That’s crazy !!! You gotta review my dads Dodge stealth
It’s the twin turbo AWD
great review! I have a 2013 300 SRT8 and you say launch control was introduced on the 13s but mine sadly does dot have it.
Hmm interesting, thought they included it on all the 13s. Thanks for watching!
Like you, I have a 2013 300 SRT8 and the launch mode feature is there. It isn't a menu option, you activate it with the ESC or traction control button (can't remember which). I remember watching a video from someone on the SRT team (probably back in 2016 when I got it). In truth, I hope you don't find it, new tires are expensive these days! When I go out the next time, i will give it a try and post what I did to activate it.
Also, in relation to the video, one of the things I did on my mine was add a Flowmaster catback exhaust. The "active" exhaust system had a valve fail and the dealer actually suggested doing a catback instead of fixing the issue which would have been twice as much. Just in case anyone does that, you will likely want to do an MDS delete/disable as well - it just didn't sound right once MDS kicked in. I used a Diablo I3 tuner for that - in truth, I should have bought that when I got the car. Both of those items together came in well under just the Mopar part cost. My worry when I did it was that it would become less of a sleeper, in some ways it has, but I much prefer the new sound. In my opinion after doing the 93 Octane Tune, Sport mode became standard, Track became sport, and Track mode became something much more aggressive.
Over the weekend I looked into this. You hit the ESC button twice which is next to the rear defroster button. That is it, you should now see launch control enabled in your instrument cluster on the digital screen. Follow instructions from there.
I bought one recently with under 40,000 miles and it was a one owner car in mint condition for $30,000.
I love my 2014 SRT8. I wouldn't want a newer version of it existed. I do not want a knob for a shifter. I will keep my upright lever.
Hear hear
Yeah that shift knob absolutely sucks. The thing no one wanted
Only chics go for knobs….men want stick shifter.
@@MarspeedCars rather have the shift knob than the electronic shifter in my 2012 300
I’ve been trying to find a 2014 SRT8 for the longest time. Right now I have a 2014 300C
Great video very informative as usual…
it’s my dream car actually
Same here!
I own a 1st gen 300 srt8, and ya I've only seen 1 other 1st gen in my city. I'm so lucky to have bought one this year. 2010 300c srt8 all stock only K&G CAI, will also keep fully stock, no upgrades or performance mods. I want to keep the originality of it and I feel like it'll be worth alot more down the road
Lucky af bro
@@kingakfortyseven3852 ya I actually got it earlier this year, before we even heard about dodge killing the v8 and going electric
@@BenML8910 i got one too bro it’s a blacked out 2010 crysler 300 S with the 5.7 hemi . Basically the same black & suede leather interior as the srt8’s . I couldn’t find an srt8 so i got this one , it hasn’t gave me no issues
@@kingakfortyseven3852 still a nice looking car, not much difference just the engine and some cosmetics but pretty much the same. Ya the 300 srt8 are one of the hardest to find
I have the 2011 core srt. It’s a love affair that will never end.
Pretty sure I own this exact car now 😂 the Kelowna plate surround and the damage on the shifter bezel both came with the car
That’s why I will keep mine until I die.
Always down for some 300 love
Need to find one
Instead of discontinuing the 300 SRT, perhaps Chrysler could have kept it in the catalog, building one whenever an order was placed. I also wonder how much, if at all, was the 300 SRT marketed? Was it the standard FCA approach of "we don't know how to market it" like they did with the Charger R/T AWD?
I agree with this and have been saying it for years. Build to order. They would have got a few and probably would have gotten some decent attention on social media like that Hellcats did. The 300 itself hasn’t been marketed for years, let alone the SRT. So I think not enough attention spent on it. It’s possible that FCA just spent all the marketing on Ram and Jeep which are the huge volume sellers. Same thing goes for the R/T AWD too yeah!
You can get a AWD r/t still as long as you can buy a police car. I have one and though it still has the old 5 spd auto but once you put a stg2 cam and valve trane in it and better rods and Pistons and tune it on E85 the five speed works very well. 😈
Great car
I say this in every one of your Chrysler 300 comment sections. I have 2008 SRT8 with adaptive cruise control. I also always say this: All those visually louder cars are like gang bangers. The 300 SRT8 is mafia. If you know what you’re looking at, you respect it.
I love this car and I’m hoping prices fall by the time I get my license
Didn't Walter White own this car during the 5th season of Breaking Bad?
Yes
And then he deserted it🏜🤦🏾♂️
Hey marspeed. Commented on your last video. I have an 06 RT and looking to get rid of it. Have lots of performance stuff on it and wanted to ask you first if you wanted anything off it. And also I have an uninstalled getrag and axles. As well as all the stuff to do the Brembo brake swap as well.
Great review on the 300!
Hey man sorry for the late response. You can email me (marspeed_officialbusiness@outlook.com). Definitely could be interested in a few things for my daytona man!! Would love to talk more.
@@MarspeedCars thanks for the reply! I sent you an email with some info
Also where can i find production numbers for the gen 1 SRT8’s?
My dream car.
I'm thinking about importing one to Italy
Chrysler 300 is thee best looking big car on the road today. SRT need to be back in United States 2023 - I would give up my Chrysler 300 - 2014 for a new SRT. ❤
Love the 300.
Looking for a 2014 with low mileage....very rare( and expensive)
I like this one
If stellantis revived the srt8’s that would definitely rule the world
Always wanted the srt8 Chrysler but I heard one of the major flaws was with the cams and lifters failing😭😭
I have one 2014 white with red inside. No problem just keep the oil change. Do not let it idling for long period of time
Dubai still has 300 srt 2022. Chrysler dubai.
We had then in Australia up until 2022, sadly discontinued. The NSW police use them as highway patrol.
i just got the 2023 300C! it's a rear wheel drive beast with 485hp and 475tq! quarter throttle and the rears break traction. it does have a dated interior but the price tag makes it acceptable... $58k. the car is an SRT but it is only evident when the infotainment display first comes on. i'm lucky to get one of only 2200 "C" models were made for 2023 the final year for the 300.
So sick man! Glad you got one, wish it was the SRT model but hey the 6.4 is what many fans were asking for for years! Congrats on the sweet car
@@MarspeedCars only diff i find is all SRT's are all wheel drive and the c model is rear wheel drive only
@eugenescoj no there was never an SRT AWD! So you have the same rwd as them
@@MarspeedCars I meant that charger challenger and durango SRT's are all wheel drive for a few years now. this is my first 300 which is rear only.
Yes you are right about the Durango (and Jeep SRT was too). Challenger has never had a V8 AWD car (just 3.6L V6 AWD) and Charger last V8 AWD was the 2014 R/T (never SRT) along with the newer V6s!
JUST 😍
That’s a Canada plate
I almost bought one of these, bought an ISF instead.
Hopefully for my second car ill upgrade my gen 1 SRT8 for a gen 2 or Hellcat Swap my gen 1
How much for used one now ?
the m56s is missing from competition
My coworker has a 2008 chrysler srt8 with a 6.1 based 426 stroker FBO, on Nos and a built nag1 transmission
A little less muscular? My SRT8 is carrying a 1000 HP Hemi boosted to over 1400 HP by a Kenne Bell 4.9 liter supercharger.
How did your transmission not explode?
I just meant visually when compared to the Charger!
@@catsaretasty Hellcat Charger 8-speed transmission.
@@MarspeedCars hahaha.
@@t.l.robinson2162 so you butched the transmission tunnel then?
just bought my 2012 srt 300 with only 22,000 on the clock
I always thought when painted black, the SRT8 from either generation was the most badass looking car on the road. You looked like a mob boss driving one and were not to be messed with.
Does the 2013 srt8 have AWD?
No, just RWD
Hey boss, i happen to have the brother of that car, the Dodge Charger SRT8 2012, Toured color scheme, fully equipped. I did some upgrades, but i maintained it's original looks, like i put a cold air intake, high flow resonators, forged pistons, replaced the original needle bearings and put a ZF 8HP70 transmission from the SXT, but aesthetic wise i changed nothing. I made it pump 550hp on the wheels and 585hp on the crank, if you are interested in reviewing it, i can make a small* trip to Canada...
*i live in Brazil
Hey bro, sounds amazing (especially Torred 🤩) I would definitely love to review it if you can get to Canada haha what are your plans for coming here?
@@MarspeedCars looking somewhere with a economy that isn't screwed, you know, imagine having to pay 350k on a SRT8... sadly maintaining this car is EXTREMELY expensive, we do have some FCA dealerships and Mopar assistance services, but all parts that are not shared with the Journey have to be imported... so yeah. Chrysler and Dodge are regarded as premium, rich people only brands, evan the old Neon is expensive, so basically, if it has leather seats its for the wealth. Well, since my English is good enough i might as well go to either Canada or USA
would it be smart to buy a 2012 SRT8 for 17k with 151k miles? it has a lot of options by the way
To me not smart, it’s a ton of miles on that car that was probably driven very hard. With no warranty I’d be weary. Would rather pay more for way less miles
@@MarspeedCars valid point bro; thanks for helping me out!
Man these car still cost major dollars they’re nice but for the price for these high mileage srt8 are crazy…
Is that 2012 pricing in CAN OR US DOLLARS ? $47K US ? Or 47K CAN ?????
Always USD on this channel as 85% of my viewers are American!
I wouldn’t call any car with a srt badge a sleeper 😂 an Infiniti m56 is the ultimate sleeper or the Hyundai Genesis 5.0
I’m Located in Toronto , ON , I have a 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 . Ivory white with Red interior . Car currently has 163,000 Km. On it . 100% stock from factory . Brand new brakes and tires all around. Looking to test the waters in selling it . Asking $30,000 Canadian . If anyones interested . Let me know ! Thanks !
Extremely rare car to find . Especially one that has not had any modifications done to it ! Only 269 in all of Canada for that year.
Yo Mopar people! Head to the curious cars channel where he shows a 1974 Chrysler new Yorker
Mufflers are in the mid. Been seeing these go for about 28k with high mileage 😑. I’m leaning towards a swap for my 300 down the line.
Yeah man got mine two months ago for 27k with 99k miles
@@yungae9453 how’s it been reliability?
I saw one in the middle of a desert with a bullet hole that looks like it hit the gas tank
Wondering if I should trade my 5.7 300c for one of these or keep it and just pick up a 6.1 challenger or even hellcat challenger. I would trade 300 for 300 but I don't wanna give one up entirely.
If I was you I’d go for one of these if you can find one. They are rare, more bells and whistles, bit better performance than the 6.1. I do love the original style though
Thinking I'ma trade it in for a 392 2012-2014 charger or 300. But 6.1 for the challenger so I can build and not have to spend over a grand in payments and for only one car haha after that Durango and viper haha
How could Walter leave such a beautiful car in the desert?🏜 🙆🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
I'd buy one even with today's gas prices if I could find one. 🤦🏿♂️
Heisenbergmobile
Is this Chrysler for sale let me know
💪👍💯🔥
470hp?
Yes, 470hp and 470tq from the factory.
Все 300с -замечательные.
Front faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaashia
Lots of inaccurate info here. My 2011 C has remote windows down and the car still has the resonators…..they did a mid-muffler delete.
Walter white car
Heisenberg’s car
First
Waltuh, put your expensive car away, waltuh
I'll never sell my 2014 srt 300
You definitely shouldn’t, you got an awesome car there
Keep it till you die! Haha, they're so valuable! There's no other HEMI Powered Mopar like it!
The original '06 has a higher top end than that.
Chrysler unreliable
Where can I get all new carbon fiber interior parts