Have been driving my '13 Chrysler 300S V6 w/ 8 spd automatic for about a month now and I am the happiest driver on the planet. The monochromatic body in black is striking and very European while evoking images of lost eras of the "good old days" in American automotive history with gorgeous large RWD cars from Chrysler, GM and Ford. Now, all of that goodness is back with the 300 in either a V6 or two HEMI V8 engines in either RWD or AWD. The all black perforated leather interior seating and matching trim nearly everywhere is flawless, beautifully detailed and a tactile sensation. There are too many likes so I will highlight my fondness for its built quality inside and out, extreme comfort up front and for three rear passangers, sports car precision braking and handling coupled with the most compliant ride in its class and even beyond price range and perhaps most shocking of all is the 32 MPG the all new 8 spd transmission and potent V6 combination that delivers and I am still breaking in this extraordinary luxury-sports sedan. The "S" in particular is astonishing in every way. The extra large panorama tilt and slide sun and moonroof package is a "must have" option, in my honest opinion. I cannot think of a single dislike whatsoever except for shoppers wanting a V8 with the new for now "V6-only" 8 speed transmission. Our dealer and an informative Chrysler customer service representative informed us that this pairing will become standard for the 2014 model year from their preliminary information. My advice to potential buyers in the market now is to drive all 2013 variants as I did. I gave up nothing and gained much, including gas mileage and content in choosing the 300S V6 over either HEMI V8 300. I also saved thousands. Yet, to each his or her own. Great cars regardless of choice.