Hey now kids, let's not bash the Hemi or the Duratec. The fact is that the new Hemi has been around since '03. The engine may be all new, but the engineering behind it isn't all fresh and dainty. Chrysler has been known to make one heck of a V8, and this new Hemi is no exception. If I recall correctly, they were still using the 40-something year old LA block architecture up until 2002. These V8 were fantastic in that you could dog on them and they would still get you home. The same goes for slant-sixes. So Chrysler replaced the venerable 360 with the new HEMI. Because the 360 was getting some very gray hair, they had to engineer the new replacement to be modern, yet just as good if not BETTER in the reliability department. A very daunting task, as the LA-block series of V8s are virtually bulletproof, but they accomplished it nonetheless. I can virtually guarantee that you won't here about engine problems from new HEMIs, but anything electronic, or non-mechanical is a just the same as every car.
But as for 300 or Magnum? Go Charger, it's faster than both. It also looks better, and a 3.5L model will not break you but still give you pretty good power. DON'T buy the 2.7. It is a RENTAL GRADE SEBRING ENGINE. If you are going to buy one buy at least the 3.5L, and a HEMI if you can afford it. Take this Mopar Heads' advice, and you won't be disappointed.
