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smike07 · 03-11-2008, 08:28 PM

The thing is a freaking tank! It weighs in at around 4200 lbs! Forget it! For the price they're asking I'd rather buy a stock 'Vette! The new G8 can take it and it has about 70 less horses! It looks good, they kept it looking like the concept, but I've waited this long for the Camaro, I can wait a little longer. Besides, for 10K less out of my wallet, I'll still be able to

every stock Challenger on the road! I'll ride in style in my new

!

smike07 · 03-11-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I like the Challenger, heavy or not... and I do believe that the six speed with the 3.92 gears will be a pretty quick car... and I do plan on at least driving one... competition is good... so I hope that the Challenger and Mustang both do well... because their success makes for a better Camaro

+1^

2010_5thgen · 03-11-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I like the Challenger, heavy or not... and I do believe that the six speed with the 3.92 gears will be a pretty quick car... and I do plan on at least driving one... competition is good... so I hope that the Challenger and Mustang both do well... because their success makes for a better Camaro

your gonna be waiting a while to drive a 6 spd. the only srt8 you can get is a auto. and i dont think the rt version will have enough power to get that heavy ass car moving too well. and hopefully they have a good brake kit on a car that heavy(rt).

Emu the Foo · 03-11-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

your gonna be waiting a while to drive a 6 spd. the only srt8 you can get is a auto. and i dont think the rt version will have enough power to get that heavy ass car moving too well. and hopefully they have a good brake kit on a car that heavy(rt).

+1

*DGthe3* · 03-11-2008, 10:10 PM

To me, the Challenger is like most people that were young, trim, and fit back in 1970, add nearly 40 years and its going to have gotten a bit bigger, even though the basic form is still recognizable

Personally, I would buy a Charger over the Challenger. The Charger doesn't really try to hide its bulk. Large and in charge, so to speak. But I'm not considering buying one, except maybe a used one as a family car in a few years.

EllwynX · 03-11-2008, 10:20 PM

I think it's ok. But I find it's styling to be extremely bland. It has no interesting angles and planes to it's body like the Camaro. Even the Mustang for all it's dullness has a more interesting look to it than the Challenger.

SilverTurtle · 03-11-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

your gonna be waiting a while to drive a 6 spd. the only srt8 you can get is a auto. and i dont think the rt version will have enough power to get that heavy ass car moving too well. and hopefully they have a good brake kit on a car that heavy(rt).

thank you, captain obvious... why dont you also reiterate that the 2008 SRT8 model is the only model that you can build online, too, while you're stating the obvious.

listen, folks, just because something isn't available right now does NOT mean that it will not be available later on... I can promise you that the SRT8 will eventually be available with a manual transmission and 3.92 gears... I know y'all dont believe me because you read something on the internets, and God knows the internets are the best source for correct information

, but you're just going to have to "have faith" and believe that I know what I'm talking about... and since I'm one of the few people on here that is a fan of all American muscle, and not just GM muscle, maybe that adds some credibility to my words.

Maddog78 · 03-12-2008, 02:43 AM

I like the Challenger but no stick?
Too bad.

Emher · 03-12-2008, 05:48 AM

I think the Challenger looks good, but it's too heavy, to much of a gas hog, to expensive, and seriously needs more colors.

CBR9Seadoo · 03-12-2008, 08:03 AM

I think it is a cool looking car and they did a good job making it look like the classic. I would buy one, but only to add it to the collection. I would rather find a 70-71 to add, but a new one would do.

*radz28* · 03-12-2008, 08:32 AM

I picked the first one mostly because I thought it was funny to read the first thing this morning. Killing the first thing I see is usually not the first thing I think about at six in the morning so I thought it was just funny to read.

IMO, it looks okay, and the idea of a Chally' is okay, but it's execution is not good at all. It's just a hacked-up Charger/300/Magnum. It's still the over-weight pony car from the 70s from wence it began life. Why in the H3LL would I pay from something that weighs several hundred pounds more than the competition, looks like it just fell out of a Hotrod magazine from the 70s, and be a Mopar?... Ick; I'd drive a Mustang before than car.

Good idea; poor exectution. At least try Mopar...

Emu the Foo · 03-12-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I picked the first one mostly because I thought it was funny to read the first thing this morning. Killing the first thing I see is usually not the first thing I think about at six in the morning so I thought it was just funny to read.

IMO, it looks okay, and the idea of a Chally' is okay, but it's execution is not good at all. It's just a hacked-up Charger/300/Magnum. It's still the over-weight pony car from the 70s from wence it began life. Why in the H3LL would I pay from something that weighs several hundred pounds more than the competition, looks like it just fell out of a Hotrod magazine from the 70s, and be a Mopar?... Ick; I'd drive a Mustang before than car.

Good idea; poor exectution. At least try Mopar...

thats actually why i put the first option. i dont hate it that much but i dont like it. good point bout it being the overweight kid to the games still

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03-11-2008, 10:10 PM	#19
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	To me, the Challenger is like most people that were young, trim, and fit back in 1970, add nearly 40 years and its going to have gotten a bit bigger, even though the basic form is still recognizable Personally, I would buy a Charger over the Challenger. The Charger doesn't really try to hide its bulk. Large and in charge, so to speak. But I'm not considering buying one, except maybe a used one as a family car in a few years. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum Last edited by DGthe3; 03-12-2008 at 11:09 PM.

03-12-2008, 05:48 AM	#23
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I think the Challenger looks good, but it's too heavy, to much of a gas hog, to expensive, and seriously needs more colors. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

03-12-2008, 08:03 AM	#24
CBR9Seadoo Drives: 02 Millenium Yellow Vette Conv Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 55	I like I think it is a cool looking car and they did a good job making it look like the classic. I would buy one, but only to add it to the collection. I would rather find a 70-71 to add, but a new one would do. __________________ ---------------------------------- Tim Rochester, MN 1969 z/28 RS in Hugger Orange w/Black Stipes and Orange Houndstooth 1966 Mustang Fastback c-code 289 1988 IROC all original 34k mi 2002 Millenium Yellow Corvette Convertible - sold 1967 Mustang Coupe w/289 - sold

03-12-2008, 08:32 AM	#25
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I picked the first one mostly because I thought it was funny to read the first thing this morning. Killing the first thing I see is usually not the first thing I think about at six in the morning so I thought it was just funny to read. IMO, it looks okay, and the idea of a Chally' is okay, but it's execution is not good at all. It's just a hacked-up Charger/300/Magnum. It's still the over-weight pony car from the 70s from wence it began life. Why in the H3LL would I pay from something that weighs several hundred pounds more than the competition, looks like it just fell out of a Hotrod magazine from the 70s, and be a Mopar?... Ick; I'd drive a Mustang before than car. Good idea; poor exectution. At least try Mopar... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#15
smike07 Drives: 1998 convertible Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 220	The thing is a freaking tank! It weighs in at around 4200 lbs! Forget it! For the price they're asking I'd rather buy a stock 'Vette! The new G8 can take it and it has about 70 less horses! It looks good, they kept it looking like the concept, but I've waited this long for the Camaro, I can wait a little longer. Besides, for 10K less out of my wallet, I'll still be able to every stock Challenger on the road! I'll ride in style in my new !

03-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#20
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I think it's ok. But I find it's styling to be extremely bland. It has no interesting angles and planes to it's body like the Camaro. Even the Mustang for all it's dullness has a more interesting look to it than the Challenger.

03-12-2008, 02:43 AM	#22
Maddog78 Drives: 1969 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Posts: 378	I like the Challenger but no stick? Too bad.

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