Used Chrysler 300 Kingston: A Buyer's Guide to Versions, Winter Driving, Trade-Ins and Financing
A used Chrysler 300 is one of the few cars left that makes an ordinary drive down Princess Street feel like an occasion.
The 300 ended after the 2023 model year, so every one of them is now a used car, and the buying question is which version, which drivetrain, and what the car has been through in Ontario salt.
At Jim Thompson Chrysler on Gardiners Road we sell and service Chrysler vehicles, so a 300 is our own car to look after, from a winter tire set to a VIN recall check.
This guide covers the versions, the rear-drive and all-wheel-drive question, what to check on a used one, and how trade-ins and financing work here, O.A.C.
Key Takeaways
The Chrysler 300 ended after the 2023 model year, so every 300 in Kingston is a used buy and the newest of them are 2023 cars.
All-wheel drive was offered on the V-6 versions, and a rear-wheel-drive 300 becomes a proper winter car on four matching winter tires.
The versions to know are Touring, Touring L and 300S, with a Limited and a 300C on the earlier years and a final-year 300C to close the run.
On a used one, check the underbody and brake corrosion, the tires and tread, the suspension on the larger wheels, the service records and any open recalls by VIN.
You can see what your current vehicle is worth online, and financing is available on pre-owned vehicles through our online credit application, O.A.C.
Is a Used Chrysler 300 in Kingston Still Worth Buying?
Yes, if what you want is a full-size sedan with a quiet cabin, a back seat adults can actually use, and a shape that still looks like something in a parking lot.
The 300 is long, wide and built on a genuine full-size rear-drive platform, and it drives like one.
The used Chrysler 300 Kingston drivers shop for settles down on the 401 instead of fidgeting, and it takes the frost heaves on Division Street without arguing about them.
It is also an Ontario car in the literal sense: Chrysler built the 300 at the Brampton Assembly Plant, and the last one came off that line in December 2023.
Where a 300 earns its keep around here:
The 401 run to Belleville or Ottawa, where a big quiet sedan leaves you far fresher at the other end than a small one does.
Airport pickups, weddings and funerals, where the car you arrive in is part of the job.
Four adults with real legroom in the back, instead of everyone folding themselves into a compact.
A deep trunk that takes golf clubs, hockey bags or a weekend's luggage without anyone touching the back seat.
A daily commute in from Amherstview, Odessa or Napanee that you actually look forward to.
When we wrote this in September 2026, the used Chrysler models in our pre-owned listings were mostly Pacificas and Grand Caravans.
The 300s that reach us arrive a few at a time, usually as trade-ins and lease returns, and they tend to be highway cars rather than city runabouts, so our used inventory is worth watching rather than checking once.
Which Used Chrysler 300 Is Right for You?
Start with the drivetrain, then the version, and confirm both by the VIN rather than by the badge on the trunk.
Every 300 in this band came with an eight-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive was offered on the V-6 versions, so the drivetrain is a question of which car you are looking at and not which year.
Touring and Touring L
These are the two most used 300s turn out to be, and they are the comfortable ones: the long list of luxury touches, without the firmer sporting setup.
Both were offered in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, which makes them the easiest versions to find with AWD.
Ideal for you if most of your kilometers are the 401 run, you carry adults in the back, and you want the quiet, softer-riding 300 with all-wheel drive available on the same version.
300S
The 300S is the sharper-looking one, with the blacked-out trim, the bigger wheels and a sport-tuned setup.
It was also offered with all-wheel drive, and a V-8 was available on it, so two 300S cars on the same lot can be very different animals underneath.
Ideal for you if you want the 300 to look the way it drives, with the darker trim and the firmer setup, and you would rather turn a head on Princess Street than float over every pothole.
Limited, 300C and the Final-Year Send-Off
On the earlier years, 2019 among them, Chrysler also listed a 300 Limited and a rear-drive 300C, so those two names are worth knowing when you are matching a listing to the car in front of you.
The name came back for 2023 as a limited final-year 300C, a rear-drive send-off for a nameplate with close to seventy years behind it.
Ideal for you if you want the most equipped version of the car and the last chapter of the nameplate, and you are content to wait for the right one rather than take the first 300 that comes along.
Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive
This is the decision that matters most in Kingston, and it is a fit question rather than a better-or-worse one.
All-wheel drive adds confidence on an unplowed side street, while rear-wheel drive is the lighter, more traditional setup and is far more capable on good winter tires than its reputation suggests.
Tell our sales team which one you want and we will watch our used inventory for it rather than leaving you to refresh the page.
The 300 also shares its bones with the Dodge Charger of the same era, which is part of why our guide to a used Dodge Challenger in Kingston covers a lot of the same ground on versions and winter driving.
No version of the 300 is the car for you if you need all-weather grip without buying winter tires, or if what you actually want is a small, fuel-efficient commuter.
If that is the lane you are really in, our guide to buying a pre-owned compact sedan in Kingston covers that side of the lot honestly.
Version and drivetrain details in this guide come from Chrysler Canada's own 2019, 2022 and 2023 Chrysler 300 fact sheets, read September 23, 2026.
How Does a Used Chrysler 300 in Kingston Handle Winter and the 401?
On four matching winter tires it is a genuinely good winter car, all-wheel drive or not, and the tires matter more than the drivetrain does.
A rear-drive sedan carries a reputation in this city that a modern one does not deserve, and what it actually needs is a full winter set rather than all-seasons or a mismatched pair.
Buy one in the fall, put the winter tires on before the first storm, and the car will surprise you on the climb out of downtown.
Book the tire swap online and our technicians can measure the tread on the set you already own while the car is on the hoist.
You will get an honest answer about whether that set has another Kingston winter left in it, which is a cheaper conversation in October than in January.
An all-wheel-drive 300 uses a front-axle disconnect that engages on its own, so it behaves like a rear-drive car until the road asks it not to.
On the 401 to Belleville or Ottawa the 300 is long-legged and quiet, steady in the crosswind that comes off the lake past the Amherstview exit.
It is a full-size sedan, so plan on full-size running costs: Chrysler Canada's 2019 Chrysler 300 fact sheet lists highway fuel consumption as efficient as 7.8 L/100 km for the V-6 models, and short winter trips around town will sit well off that.
One practical note before you buy: it is a long car, so measure your garage and think about the angle parking you use downtown.
What Should You Check on a Used Chrysler 300 in Kingston?
Check the underbody and brakes for corrosion, the tires and tread, the suspension and wheels, the service records, the remaining factory coverage and any open recalls.
A 300 that has spent five or six winters on Ontario roads is a heavy car on big wheels, and that shows up in a few specific places:
Underbody and brake corrosion, because salt finds the subframe, the brake lines and the rotors first; book the car onto our hoist and our technicians will put it in the air and show you what is under there.
Tires and tread, including the date codes on all four, and whether a winter set comes with the car; our service department can measure the depth and tell you what is left.
Suspension and wheels, since the larger wheels on a 300S ride firmer and are less forgiving of a Kingston pothole, so listen for a clunk over a bump and then have our technicians check the suspension and rims rather than guess at it.
Service records, because a full-size sedan with its oil changes and transmission service done on schedule is worth more than a low-kilometer car with gaps in its history; give the VIN to our service department and we will tell you what the manufacturer's system has on file for it.
Remaining factory coverage, which some of the last cars may still carry part of, and we can check what applies to a specific VIN before you commit to it.
Open recalls, which can be issued at any time; Transport Canada keeps the public database, and the quickest path is to send the VIN to our service department so we run it against the manufacturer's system and book any open work while you are here.
In Ontario a registered dealer has to disclose certain facts about a used vehicle's history in writing, so read that part of the bill of sale before you sign it.
If the car you are looking at is not ours, bring it to us anyway and book a pre-purchase inspection, because an hour on our hoist is the cheapest part of the whole purchase.
Can You Trade In Your Current Car at Jim Thompson Chrysler?
Yes, whatever you drive now, whether it is paid off or you still owe money on it.
See what your current vehicle is worth online first, so you arrive with a starting point instead of a guess.
We appraise it in person and put the value in writing, based on its condition, kilometers, history and what the same car is selling for in Eastern Ontario right now.
Bring the ownership, both keys, the service records and your lender's details if there is a loan on it.
With your permission we request the payout from your lender and show it beside the appraisal on one page, in plain language.
When the payout is higher than the appraisal, the difference can sometimes be carried inside new financing through our online credit application, O.A.C., or covered with money down.
We also buy vehicles outright, so a second car sitting in the driveway can be sold even if you are not buying from us today.
Financing a Used Chrysler 300 in Kingston
Financing is available on pre-owned vehicles at Jim Thompson Chrysler, a used Chrysler 300 included, O.A.C.
Approval depends on your application, income, credit, the vehicle and the lender's requirements, so we do not promise an outcome before we have seen the file.
Our finance office works with a range of lenders, O.A.C., and walks you through each option in plain language rather than in jargon.
Model year and kilometers affect what terms a lender will offer, O.A.C., so tell us which 300 you are looking at and we will tell you what is realistic.
Pre-approval is available, O.A.C., and it does not commit you to a car.
Start with our quick online credit application so your file is moving before you come in, O.A.C.
Why Buy Your Used Chrysler 300 at Jim Thompson Chrysler Kingston?
Because we are a Chrysler dealer on Gardiners Road, which means the people who sell you a 300 and the people who look after it work under one roof.
With over 400 used vehicles available, Jim Thompson Chrysler has one of the largest selections in the area. Stock changes daily, so check the live listings before you drive over.
When the car needs service, our Signature Service program includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off inside Kingston city limits.
That means a tire swap or an oil change on your 300 does not have to cost you a morning off work.
The 300 is gone from the new lineup, so if a new Chrysler is where you land instead, the Pacifica and the Grand Caravan are the models we sell new, and you can build and price one or browse our new inventory.
What we do:
Match a used 300 to how you actually drive, drivetrain first, version second.
Put the appraisal, any payout and the finance options on one page, in plain language.
Take trades of any make, paid off or not.
Service Chrysler vehicles with factory-trained technicians and Mopar parts, including a winter tire and tread check before the season turns.
Offer financing on pre-owned vehicles, O.A.C., starting with a quick online credit application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a used Chrysler 300 good in winter?
Yes, on four matching winter tires. All-wheel drive was offered on the V-6 versions and helps on an unplowed street, but a rear-wheel-drive 300 on a proper winter set handles a Kingston winter far better than its reputation suggests, and our service department can check the tread before the season.
Did the Chrysler 300 come with all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive was offered on the V-6 versions, including the Touring, Touring L and 300S, and it engages on its own through a front-axle disconnect, so confirm the drivetrain by the VIN rather than by the badge on the trunk.
What was the last year of the Chrysler 300?
The 2023 model year was the last one. The final 300C came off the line at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario in December 2023, which is why every 300 you find in Kingston today is a used car.
Does Jim Thompson Chrysler service the Chrysler 300?
Yes. We are a Chrysler dealer with our own service department, so a 300 can be booked here for a winter tire swap, brakes, a pre-purchase inspection or a VIN recall check, and our Signature Service program includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off inside Kingston city limits.
Can I trade in my current car toward a used Chrysler 300?
Yes, any make, paid off or not. See what your vehicle is worth online, then we appraise it in person and put the value in writing, and any gap between an appraisal and a loan payout can sometimes be carried inside new financing through our credit application, O.A.C.
Find Your Used Chrysler 300 in Kingston
Decide on the drivetrain first and the version second, and the right 300 gets much easier to find.
See what your current vehicle is worth, then send our quick online credit application so financing is moving before you visit, O.A.C.
Used 300s come through a few at a time, so browse our full used inventory and tell our sales team what you are after, and they can call you when one arrives.
If you already own a 300, the winter tire and tread check is the conversation to have this month rather than in December, and our service department can look after it in one visit.
Then come see us on Gardiners Road, just off Highway 401, whether you are driving in from downtown, Amherstview, Odessa, Napanee or Gananoque.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, get pre-approved on approved credit, book service, or contact our team.
Local: (613)-389-4426 Sales: (877)-251-9249 Parts: (888)-711-5309 Service: (888)-713-0742
About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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