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newmoon · 05-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Fully loaded 12 Challenger 392, $51,500.00 msrp, being offered at $45,000.00 brand new. Been going back and forth on this decision for weeks, can't make up my mind.

I love the SS but the Challenger is awfully nice as well, and it will fit my entire family in it.

Should I seek mental health treatments for considering this?

Wantconvertible · 05-24-2012, 10:14 AM

No mental help needed , it's nice ,I would, It has more bells and :emoticon7:

Stew · 05-24-2012, 10:25 AM

Sounds like a great deal to me.

Black5thgen · 05-24-2012, 10:51 AM

Sounds like a deal, the 392 is no joke. If you're gonna have the heft, might as well have the size too.

G8GT4now · 05-24-2012, 11:00 AM

Not sure why you even bought the Camaro if fitting the entire family in it was a requirement.

I didn't realize the Challengers had usable back seats.

This is a no brainer!! Trade it.

peteypab2133 · 05-24-2012, 11:37 AM

I think the challenger has styling that looks better than the camaro and the mustang.

For instance, Love the head lights of the stang and maro but hate the tails on both... The 392 has a sick set of headlamps and the tails looks equally good.

Just wish for the money they ran a little faster. We all know the hemi is capable, but SRT has been dragging ass lately.

Stew · 05-24-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by peteypab2133

I think the challenger has styling that looks better than the camaro and the mustang.

For instance, Love the head lights of the stang and maro but hate the tails on both... The 392 has a sick set of headlamps and the tails looks equally good.

Just wish for the money they ran a little faster. We all know the hemi is capable, but SRT has been dragging ass lately.

Um, a lot of SRT8 autos have hit 12.2 stock, which is quicker than a lot of ZL1s (so far) and runs 10k cheaper for starters. Sounds like a great performer for the price to me. of course they are supposed to be working on a nice 6.2 SCed Hemi, probably to appear in the Cuda.

newmoon · 05-24-2012, 12:01 PM

After testing the auto 392, I will say that it would give my cammed SS a run for the money. The car launches beautiful with just a hair of spin. I just don't know what is available for bolt-ons that actually produce hp after that though. Without the ability to tune, CAIs and headers may not add that much.

justa25thTA · 05-24-2012, 01:05 PM

if your intending on keeping it stock, and the money don't matter, heck yea!

Bowtie Guy Z28 · 05-24-2012, 01:53 PM

My family of four fits just fine in my Camaro.

joey0480 · 05-24-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie Guy Z28

My family of four fits just fine in my Camaro.

I can get 3 in mine....I don't know about 4......

To the OP...do it!

newmoon · 05-24-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie Guy Z28

My family of four fits just fine in my Camaro.

I have 5 wife, 2-boys, and a baby girl, no chance in getting us into the Camaro.

G8GT4now · 05-24-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I have 5 wife

Holy crap, you are either a Mormon or an Arab shiek.

joey0480 · 05-24-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by G8GT4now

Holy crap, you are either a Mormon or an Arab shiek.

ParisTNDude · 05-24-2012, 02:24 PM

Kinda depends on what they will give you on your Camaro...if the deal is right...do it!

Blue Menace · 05-24-2012, 02:53 PM

All I can say is the 392 steering wheel is awesome.

Truck Norris · 05-24-2012, 03:31 PM

NO, at least not until they figure out how to tune them. You should follow SRT8Tech's lead and get into a GT500.

upflying · 05-24-2012, 03:50 PM

How about getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 or used Trailblazer SS?

JimmyDeanSausage · 05-24-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Um, a lot of SRT8 autos have hit 12.2 stock, which is quicker than a lot of ZL1s (so far) and runs 10k cheaper for starters. Sounds like a great performer for the price to me. of course they are supposed to be working on a nice 6.2 SCed Hemi, probably to appear in the Cuda.

Since when is two "a lot"?

Scrappy Doo · 05-24-2012, 05:29 PM

Do what makes you feel happy.

I would trade a 1ss for a 392 srt anyday of the week.

newmoon · 05-25-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

Kinda depends on what they will give you on your Camaro...if the deal is right...do it!

This has been what is holding me back to this point. Originally they wouldn't consider my Camaro because it was modified and loss the warranty. Then a week later they called and offered 25k which I refused, yesterday it was a new offer of 26.5k, I responded with I have to get atleast 27k (which is fair considering its a 2010 with no warranty), still waiting on their final offer.

Who knows it may happen today? I will say it has been a very long drawn out process for several weeks. Considering the initial offer was no trade and 49k for the car, to where we are now, it's been worth the wait to ice them a few weeks.

Scrappy Doo · 05-25-2012, 10:46 AM

i wouldn't let it pass you by for $500 difference. JMHO

Stew · 05-25-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyDeanSausage

Since when is two "a lot"?

Um, there have been FAR more than 2..... And hey if ONE 12.5 on an SS makes it mid 12 car, then even if there were only 2, why not?

69bossnine · 05-25-2012, 11:07 AM

If your wife has a vehicle that comfortably accommodates the entire family, why is it an issue with what you drive?

When the whole famdamily is going somewhere, we take the wife's MKT. Otherwise, I'm in the Shelby giving up nothing. Wife doesn't care one way or the other.

I've got a friend with an SRT8. Beautiful car, but it does drive like a battleship. When the tires are smoking and the car starts to drift, I feel like I'm playing a video game because feedback through the wheel and the seat is nil, it's like driving my boat a bit.

I'm not knocking it, it is what it is, a very nice riding old-schoolish muscle car. But if you like good steering, just stick with your SS.

midnighter · 05-25-2012, 11:08 AM

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05-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
newmoon Drives: 2012 5.0 Mustang, Brembo Track Pack Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 1,305	Would you do it? Fully loaded 12 Challenger 392, $51,500.00 msrp, being offered at $45,000.00 brand new. Been going back and forth on this decision for weeks, can't make up my mind. I love the SS but the Challenger is awfully nice as well, and it will fit my entire family in it. Should I seek mental health treatments for considering this? __________________ Presently Car-Less 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2012 Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, NT05R,12:20s

05-24-2012, 12:01 PM	#8
newmoon Drives: 2012 5.0 Mustang, Brembo Track Pack Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 1,305	After testing the auto 392, I will say that it would give my cammed SS a run for the money. The car launches beautiful with just a hair of spin. I just don't know what is available for bolt-ons that actually produce hp after that though. Without the ability to tune, CAIs and headers may not add that much. __________________ Presently Car-Less 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2012 Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, NT05R,12:20s

05-24-2012, 01:05 PM	#9
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,553	if your intending on keeping it stock, and the money don't matter, heck yea! __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

05-24-2012, 01:53 PM	#10
Bowtie Guy Z28 Drives: 98' Z28 08 CC Z71 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 493	My family of four fits just fine in my Camaro. __________________ 04/10/09 1100 04/14/09 2000 04/21/09 3000 05/21/09 3400 05/30/09 3800 VIN....14159 Colorado Members check out CCOTR.ORG The "Z": BBK Intake, 85 MM Power TB, Smooth Bellow, SLP Lid, K&N, SLP Panhard, Strut Tower Brace, Spec Stage 2+ Racing Clutch, MSD Wires, Performance Exhaust

05-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#15
ParisTNDude Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 1,917 View My Garage	Kinda depends on what they will give you on your Camaro...if the deal is right...do it! __________________ Current ride: 2006 Corvette, LG long tube headers, HF cats, Xpipe, Vararam, Vmax ported throttle body, Z06 bi-mode axle backs, Fast LSXR 102 intake, DynoSpeed tune Dragtimes link: http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...html?r=1"]2010

05-24-2012, 10:14 AM	#2
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,729	No mental help needed , it's nice ,I would, It has more bells and :emoticon7:

05-24-2012, 10:25 AM	#3
Stew Drives: 92 Lumina/01 Dakota 4.7 HO swap Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,327	Sounds like a great deal to me.

05-24-2012, 10:51 AM	#4
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,258 View My Garage	Sounds like a deal, the 392 is no joke. If you're gonna have the heft, might as well have the size too.

05-24-2012, 11:00 AM	#5
G8GT4now Drives: 09 CTS-V Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 389	Not sure why you even bought the Camaro if fitting the entire family in it was a requirement. I didn't realize the Challengers had usable back seats. This is a no brainer!! Trade it.

05-24-2012, 11:37 AM	#6
peteypab2133 Drives: Mitsu EVO / 3 series Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 94	I think the challenger has styling that looks better than the camaro and the mustang. For instance, Love the head lights of the stang and maro but hate the tails on both... The 392 has a sick set of headlamps and the tails looks equally good. Just wish for the money they ran a little faster. We all know the hemi is capable, but SRT has been dragging ass lately.

05-24-2012, 02:53 PM	#16
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 706	All I can say is the 392 steering wheel is awesome.

05-24-2012, 03:31 PM	#17
Truck Norris Official Thread Mover Drives: The Truck Norris Dodge Ram Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevada Posts: 203	NO, at least not until they figure out how to tune them. You should follow SRT8Tech's lead and get into a GT500. __________________ In the market for something fast

05-24-2012, 03:50 PM	#18
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Antioch, Ca Posts: 2,765	How about getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 or used Trailblazer SS?

05-24-2012, 05:29 PM	#20
Scrappy Doo Drives: Taylor Made R11 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,516	Do what makes you feel happy. I would trade a 1ss for a 392 srt anyday of the week.

05-25-2012, 10:46 AM	#22
Scrappy Doo Drives: Taylor Made R11 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,516	i wouldn't let it pass you by for $500 difference. JMHO

05-25-2012, 11:07 AM	#24
69bossnine Banned Drives: various Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 66	If your wife has a vehicle that comfortably accommodates the entire family, why is it an issue with what you drive? When the whole famdamily is going somewhere, we take the wife's MKT. Otherwise, I'm in the Shelby giving up nothing. Wife doesn't care one way or the other. I've got a friend with an SRT8. Beautiful car, but it does drive like a battleship. When the tires are smoking and the car starts to drift, I feel like I'm playing a video game because feedback through the wheel and the seat is nil, it's like driving my boat a bit. I'm not knocking it, it is what it is, a very nice riding old-schoolish muscle car. But if you like good steering, just stick with your SS.

05-25-2012, 11:08 AM	#25
midnighter Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 18,402