[Zxmustang]

Guys I have been shopping for a car, and I find myself totally torn between the 6th gen 2SS A8 and the Challenger R/T Scat pack A8. Both cars are loaded up and have very similar amenities. But a few of the features are holding me back.

First is the challenger lacks the HUD. Im in love with that hud and Im sure I would use it every time I drive.

But the camaro's manual shift paddles feel disconnected and useless. The car seems to still decide when it wants to shift, vs the challenger paddles. Those are by far the best paddles I have ever used. Almost instant response/shift, and you can actually use them all the time if you want and get the real manual feel. This is a big one. When I test drove the challenger, I couldnt keep my fingers off them. Very addicting.

Now there is also the issue of seating. I have a family of 5. Me, the wife and our three littles. They are all under 6 tho, so three car seats. Yeah I could take them in the camaro minus the wife(she doesnt care), but I wouldnt want to. The challenger is fine in this respect. Seating for 5 so no problem,.

And lastly I love how sports car like the camaro is vs that muscle car challenger. I would rather have a car that I can race around in rather than one I need to muscle around in.

So honestly Im looking at opinions from here. Mostly from guys with 3 small kids or people that shopped both cars. I know I would LOVE either car, but I dont want to be regretting the decision wishing I got the other. And yes the mustang is a possibility too, but Im not a huge fan of the looks.

Any help would be appreciated.

[MiamiBlueCamaro]

I have only 2 kids but dude you are approaching mini-van territory!

[Zxmustang]

Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

I have only 2 kids but dude you are approaching mini-van territory!

I have one of those right now...lol

[Rob13567]

charger scat pack?

[Zxmustang]

Originally Posted by Rob13567

charger?

Na. 4 doors does not appeal to me. This wont be a DD or a family hauler. Just when we want to head to the track or the car show, I'd like to do it in one car rather than two.

[ctrlz]

Those kids will get bigger fast and you will prefer the Challenger.

[Zxmustang]

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Those kids will get bigger fast and you will prefer the Challenger.

Honestly thats the way we are swinging. But man that camaro is hot especially with that factory NPP. But the challenger scat pack is awesome too. Just a totally different tone.

[Ricardo@Phastek]

LT1 swap a minivan

^^ just a suggestion but think about it

I was in a similar situation a while back. Ended up selling G8 GT for a Traverse, 2 kids under 3 and wife that didnt care too much for the G8 (she is more of a truck girl). All I know is that I will return very soon with a Camaro, but for now I will just enjoy our shop car for a while.

Back to your situation, I would be a little selfish and take the Camaro. As bad as that sounds, I would.

[Zxmustang]

Originally Posted by Ricardo@Phastek

LT1 swap a minivan

^^ just a suggestion but think about it

I was in a similar situation a while back. Ended up selling G8 GT for a Traverse, 2 kids under 3 and wife that didnt care too much for the G8 (she is more of a truck girl). All I know is that I will return very soon with a Camaro, but for now I will just enjoy our shop car for a while.

Back to your situation, I would be a little selfish and take the Camaro. As bad as that sounds, I would.

Well I would be alone driving it probably 80% of the time. I do most of my pleasure driving at night after the family goes to bed. I usually take my car out to the country and get lost, then use the nav to guide be back home. While driving like a hooligan and letting out some tire smoke. Only on those select days when everyone is free, would I take them all with to car shows and whatnot.

[Algeron]

Personally, I prefer the Camaro. I have driven all 3; however, I only have 2 kids. Normally, it is either myself, the kids and I, or my wife and I in the Camaro. We rarely use it for the whole family. (Actually, there are 7 kids. The other 5 have moved out already.) My wife has a Charger, and that is the family car.

However, if you look at my other posts and the terrible luck I have had with my 2011 and my 2016 (just my luck, not related to anyone else), if my Camaro continues to enjoy extended stays at the dealership, I may switch to a Challenger. I just can't go the Ford route.

[Richard0nee]

I like the Scat Pack as well.. but I'm single no kids so I can be a bit selfish.

Never drove a Scat pack so I can't comment on the power aspect (Sorry, I love torque/HP) but he power of the SS is insane. Also, I love handling cars.. confidence when I want to go around folks on freeway on ramps, back roads etc. so no comparisons there.

If I did have a family, I would get a sedan for family trips and still get the Camaro for myself.

So Camaro hands down!

[77Z28]

I was also in a similar situation 9 years ago and I bought the Charger. Fast forward 163,000 miles and with one kid going off to college and another one getting ready to start driving I am now looking at buying a Camaro. My kids will drive the Charger and my wife has the van that we can all fit in when needed. When I test drove a Camaro recently all 5 of us could not fit at the same time so the kids had to take turns. At the time I remember thinking what a pain it would of been to get out of the car all of the time to let my kids out of the back seat. Sometimes you feel like a taxi service for your kids while running them and their friends everywhere. I know I made the right decision with the Charger and its four doors.

[AZCamaroFan]

the answer to your conundrum is : Camaro.

[1sspat]

The Camaro has that "it factor" that I think makes it stand out from the rest. I am a car guy and can appreciate most cars. The Camaro just acceles in every category and this is subjective, but I think has superior aggressive styling to the Challenger.

Good luck in your decision.