05-01-2009, 07:16 PM | #1 |
Drove a Challenger today
So i drove a black 2009 challenger SRT-8 with M6 today. It drove nice, rode nice, seats were really good, like a viper. This thing was loaded, navi, sub woofer in trunk, $45,956 reatil. Felt a bit heavy and big, especially backing it up! As for power, not bad, but not worth that kind of money, not that impressed really. Second gear getting onto interstate from clover leaf stomped on it, not even a hint of maybe getting the tires to spin...blah. And shifting from 2nd to third it wanted to natually go to 5th so that killed the fun factor. We got back to lot and sales guy asked what it would take for me to cancel my order for my camaro. i told him drop 10k off price, have it lose some pounds, and look like a camaro and i would take it today. now i really cant wait for my car!!!!
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05-01-2009, 07:17 PM | #2 |
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Did you have any intention of actually buying this car???
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Hope I don't buy it though!!!!
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05-01-2009, 07:21 PM | #5 |
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If You buy it GM Will finance it and warranty it.
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05-01-2009, 07:24 PM | #6 |
From my experiences i wouldnt own one but it would be a good car for my wife!!!!!!
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05-01-2009, 07:29 PM | #7 |
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My wife and I also drove a Challenger a couple of weeks ago. It felt like I was driving a 2 ton truck, had to man handle it. The car looks good but it is not fun to drive.
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05-01-2009, 07:42 PM | #8 |
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Did you make sure and pull up the anchor before you drove it? Oh ya and how loud is its fog horn?
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05-01-2009, 07:54 PM | #9 | |
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I want my Camaro 1st and most, but, I'm getting tired.... I'm ready for my car!!!
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05-01-2009, 08:21 PM | #10 |
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haha the challengers feature is availability.
at the dodge dealership in my town, they have six.
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05-01-2009, 11:47 PM | #11 |
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LOL, sorry but thats cool and funny at the same time.
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05-03-2009, 03:19 AM | #12 |
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A 426 stroker is sick in the new mopars. Throw on a blower for even more giggles and it turns a quick car in to a "Hell no, don't shift out of second!" car.
The challenger has earned it's stripes with what it can do at the track. If you want old school done right with exposed motor mounts and a car that doesn't scream "bad ass" but instead gives off the bad ass vibe the challenger is at the top of your list. How ever, it won't be as fast stock for stock and the LSx engines finally found a proper platform! The Camaro is the superior machine, better balance and lighter weight helps a lot comparing stock for stock. Modified? Who knows at that point. I'm sure it'll be fun to watch it all go down. Personally as much as I like the Challenger it looks ugly grafted on to the sedans chassis in comparison to the Camaros purpose built chassis. |
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05-03-2009, 04:47 AM | #14 |
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I think I might have to go check out the SRT8 and test drive it so I can make a call on it. I personally like it's looks, just think the price is a little to high for my taste!
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