Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Auction Action, Chrysler, LLC.
eBay Find of the Day: Obama's old Chrysler 300C
Click above for image gallery of Obama's 300C
Back when Barack Obama was still vying for the official Democratic presidential nod, the now President-elect made a well-publicized switch from a HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C to a Ford Escape Hybrid. The issue, of course, was that the HEMI is seen as a gas swiller (15 mpg city / 23 highway) and an obvious target for those looking to point a finger at the junior senator's green credentials. So, out went the 300C and in came the defacto mode of transportation for image conscious politicians: a Ford Escape Hybrid. The trade made headlines a while before everybody moved on to more important issues. Or have they? Obama's old 300C is back in the news and currently up for auction on eBay Motors.
Just how much would it cost to park Obama's old whip in your driveway? We'll know for sure in about a week, but the opening bid is a rather staggering $100,000. Even a low mileage 2005 300C (this one has racked up just 20,000 miles) isn't worth more than about $17,000 or so on the open market. Is it really worth an extra $80,000 (and probably much more) to drive the next President's ex-car? If so, the bidding is now open.
Gallery: Obama's 300C on eBay
[Source: eBay Motors]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
Jon 1:32PM (12/09/2008)
If it's being sold by the governor of IL. stay away from it!
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Domestic 6.0 3:25PM (12/09/2008)
Great car
happy_penguin 3:37PM (12/09/2008)
LOL yeah. I wonder what kind of favors you would have to grant in return? :D :D
Flashpoint 5:06PM (12/10/2008)
I bet if you check the seats, you'll find lots of CHANGE.
Allison 2:42PM (12/11/2008)
Interested in Obama's new car?
Obama's limo will be a Caddy like no other...
http://www.curiousread.com/2008/11/obamas-limo-will-be-caddy-like-no-other.html
dukeisduke 1:36PM (12/09/2008)
I *hope* they at least cleaned out the ashtrays. And maybe there's some *change* in the seats.
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Buffy 3:48PM (12/09/2008)
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CarbonBlack 4:05PM (12/09/2008)
Find a roach......;-)
I really respect Obama saying "I inhaled frequently, that was the point"
Barack Obama "I inhaled frequently" "That was the point"
Jodie 11:11AM (12/11/2008)
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JF 1:38PM (12/09/2008)
Obama should have stood up to the media kept the 300C (even if it was in addition to having something more fuel efficient).
I hate it when politicians make decisions just for their image due to the media. Seriously, if you like a specific car, grow a backbone and just drive it.
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Alex 1:59PM (12/09/2008)
Who said he even wanted the 300C? That was probably a political move too. It's just how the game is played.
Kitko 2:20PM (12/09/2008)
Surelly, but the Detroit Three gave in to Congressional pressure and public outrage and got rid off their jets.
They too, did it ONLY as Public Relation excercise in damage limitation.
PJ 3:37PM (12/09/2008)
But that's the thing with politicians' cars... they *don't* drive them. They're ferried around by state taxis, which is why this 300C has done 5,000 miles a year since '05.
In politics, you buy a privately-owned car to make a statement, not because you're going to enjoy driving long miles in it.
JF 3:46PM (12/09/2008)
Alex,
Then he should've never bought the 300 in the 1st place if he didn't like it. Saying "that's just how the game is played" is a lame excuse.
1. Buy the car you like and be proud of it.
2. Don't let the rest of your party tell you how to think. (aka Pelosi & Friends)
bill 1:38PM (12/09/2008)
I would be extremely concerned about this baby wanting to go way left all of the time.
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Mazda FTW! 1:41PM (12/09/2008)
We Can Change...this flat tire.
Serge 1:41PM (12/09/2008)
LOL!!!
I didn't get that right away :)
2004m3driver 2:17PM (12/09/2008)
I guess its better than my old car driving me straight into hell with a navigation that lied to me.
Matt 3:04PM (12/09/2008)
I know what you mean.
I was looking at Bush's old ride until I found out it would only go backwards...
jb 3:19PM (12/11/2008)
Maybe both the car and the president-elect need a front end alighnment....to prevent the "leaning to the left"....