# 2003 Chrysler 300M - anything to look out for? **URL:** \ **Category:** Auto Type/Class\ **Tags:** chrysler, 300m\ **Created:** [September 25, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546 "2022-09-25T12:56:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fatboy03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6a8cbe/32.png) [@fatboy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatboy03)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/1 "2022-09-25T12:56:05Z")
any overall problems??? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/2 "2022-09-25T16:08:18Z")
Yes, first it is twenty years old. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/3 "2022-09-25T17:04:52Z")
Well , I don’t really have any overall problems except the nomal aches caused by the aging process . But thanks for asking 😉 ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/4 "2022-09-25T20:23:40Z")
Which engine? Four possibilities from what I see. V6 3.5 L , VIN “G”, “K”, “M”, or “V”? Engine ID is probably on a sticker on underside of hood. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/5 "2022-09-25T21:52:14Z")
Based on a quick web search, transmission problems appear to be moderately common. That said, a lot will depend on how it’s been maintained. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/6 "2022-09-25T21:56:12Z")
This thing is at least 19 years old - unknown mileage - unknown model - are they wanting to purchase or do they have one ? Until the person can ask a real question why waste time looking up stuff for them and they may never return . ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/7 "2022-09-26T04:08:32Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Engine ID is probably on a sticker on underside of hood. It will read “3.5 liters”. There are no mechanical differences in the 300M engines, why do you believe this makes a difference? The 300M _Special_ has a higher horsepower rating due to PCM programming and premium fuel. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546/8 "2022-09-26T21:42:10Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > There are no mechanical differences in the 300M engines, why do you believe this makes a difference? Why wouldn’t I? If there’s no differences, why are there a different engine ID’s? Suggest to review the OP. OP doesn’t ask only about “mechanical problems”.