Peter A. Stavrakoglou wrote:
>
> "Dori A Schmetterling" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Wallows, rides like a "boat". Also inability to turn off electric aids
> for
> > testing performance limits (which, I think, won't bother most 'ordinary'
> > drivers).
> >
> > I was looking for a writeup on the website
> > http://www.topgear.com/content/misc/TV/
> > but I expect it's too recent. Maybe they don't give detailed TV programme
> > notes, concentrating on the printed magazine.
> >
> > Clicking on a 300C review failed to bring up a useful page.
> >
> > But there are some nice pics:
> > http://www.topgear.com/content/fun_s...F6/XX/gallery/
> >
> >
> > DAS
>
> It sure doesn't "ride like a boat".

It probably does "ride like a boat" compared to the Monaro and Jaguar.
The last time I was in the UK (it's been a few years, but I doubt much
has changed) the roads in the countryside were very well maintained and
smooth, but often twisty, and fun. On the other hand, many parts of the
U.S. have pot holes, rough expansion joints, etc. but go mostly in
straight lines. Therefore, the 300 suspension may be "better tuned" for
North American roads, but compared to most European cars, it probably
"rides like a boat." The solution, of course, is to build 300's with
somewhat stiffer suspension for the European market. To my knowledge,
there are no plans to build right hand drive 300's, so they sell only a
handful in the UK, no matter how well the suspension works. Someone
please post if I am wrong and they ARE building right hand drive 300's.