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blahzay · 02-19-2013, 01:31 PM

As some have seen, I totaled my 2010 SS a few weeks ago. I want another Camaro BUT Im very picky with the one I want this time around so I think I want to wait a year until I either find a low miles used one or can afford to buy another off the lot. In the meantime I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 750I (trying to get on my grown man grind) but this car just isnt me. I went from a 78 El Camino to a 96 Impala to Supercharged Monte Carlo to The Camaro. Ive always had sports cars, I thought I would switch it up but I feel so out of place in this car. I mean Im having a hard time just seeing how much gas I have in the car, dont know how to see how many miles I have, etc. LOL. I mean I know I can look in the manual but I never had to do that in my life with any car.

Anyway, Im looking to get rid of this BMW 750i and jump into a 2009 Challenger R/T. I know its no where near the power of my SS but is it at least decent? Anyone have any experience with a 2009 R/T? Like I said, I just want something to hold me over until I get my next SS. I couldve got one now but I wouldve been rushing and just settled. I dont want to do that just like I didnt settle with my first SS.

orangejuice · 02-19-2013, 01:39 PM

You posted in a Camaro forum. Don't expect to hear anybody talking highly of a Challenger. I thought those things weigh a shit ton anyways?

06_warrior · 02-19-2013, 01:42 PM

I think the Challengers are ok but i wouldn't do it.

caverman · 02-19-2013, 01:43 PM

Yeah...but you're settling on a used '09 R/T. Why not find a used '10 Camaro?

I would be willing to bet you're going to be disappointed going from an SS to an R/T. You'll probably want to dump that pretty quick as well. You're taking a beating buying a car then turning around and selling it so quick.

Save the money, get a used SS. What is it that you just have to have in a Camaro that you can't find on a used one?

Weezerj · 02-19-2013, 02:12 PM

I drove the crap out of a challenger R/T, a mustang 5.0 prior and a camaroSS prior to making my decision (amazing dealerships will let you take these home when they know you are serious).

My take was the following:

Challenger R/T was a fun car. I didn't really like the clutch feel and the car really did feel like a tank compared to the mustang and camaro.

I would have preferred the mustand 5.0 over the challenger any day. I liked the 5.0, but didn't like the fact that it came with pizza cutters for tires (compared to the camaro).

In the end, the camaro had it all, so I went with it.

I agree with the post above, if you can afford a used challenger, you should be able to find a used camaro SS for the same price, shouldn't you?

K32 Camaro · 02-19-2013, 02:14 PM

I drive them everyday. R/t's are ok, you'll still have fun and be able to burn the wheels. Everyone likes the larger front window view on them vs the camaro. Go for it, it's a nice car but don't try to compare it to an SS or SRT8.

ka1 · 02-19-2013, 02:19 PM

Drove from MI to FL in my brother's R/T. It was quite a fun ride. They are great cars IMO. If I hadn't got a Camaro, I would've got a Challenger and been quite happy.

SPCBA · 02-19-2013, 02:21 PM

drove an rt and srt8....the rt seemed underpowered and almost not fun...the car does look great on the outside. the rt felt like a boat...slow to accelerate sloppy handling etc. the srt8 is deff a fun car and power to spare. someone posted above about the windows being or feeling larger and its true. not the biggest fan of the interior...but lets be honest no pony car interior is all that great.

goodluck

Uileat · 02-19-2013, 02:22 PM

I would have to say if you are willing to go with a Challenger you might just consider comparing it to an LFX Camaro. The Challenger just doesn't have the power.

strych9 · 02-19-2013, 02:24 PM

Contrary to some of the other posts, I think the Challenger is an awesome car! HOWEVER...it would need to be an SRT8 392 to be a real "apples-to-apples" comparison. You can read about my personal experience here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251735

I'm a muscle car fanboy...NOT a Camaro fanboy.

blahzay · 02-19-2013, 02:24 PM

Well to be honest, I LOVED my Camaro but this time around I want one with the wheels that were on the Hot Wheels version that lady posted on the forums, I want it to have the Navigation in the middle instead of the regular option, I want in to be Inferno orange with the Inferno orange interior (just like my last one) and Im debating on whether I want to go with a convertible or not. Then aside from that Im trying to hold off to see what the 6th gens will look like. LOL.

Again, the car I get now (whether I keep this BMW or go with a Challenger) is only a temp. thing. I dont plan on having either for more than 1-2 years.

blahzay · 02-19-2013, 02:27 PM

I totally understand that Im better off comparing the SS to the SRT8 but Im not ready for that price tag of a SRT8 so I thats why i just went with the R/T. I know the power difference is not compatible but just wondering if it was some what decent.

GEN-IV · 02-19-2013, 02:35 PM

Drive an R/T and an SRT8 if you can. There are really good deals on 2012 and older Shelbys too. They are all good!

ka1 · 02-19-2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blahzay

I totally understand that Im better off comparing the SS to the SRT8 but Im not ready for that price tag of a SRT8 so I thats why i just went with the R/T. I know the power difference is not compatible but just wondering if it was some what decent.

It is more than decent. I know it's not popular here but like I said the R/T is a great car.

02-19-2013, 01:31 PM	#1
blahzay Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 228	Someone Who Has Driven a SS and Challenger R/T As some have seen, I totaled my 2010 SS a few weeks ago. I want another Camaro BUT Im very picky with the one I want this time around so I think I want to wait a year until I either find a low miles used one or can afford to buy another off the lot. In the meantime I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 750I (trying to get on my grown man grind) but this car just isnt me. I went from a 78 El Camino to a 96 Impala to Supercharged Monte Carlo to The Camaro. Ive always had sports cars, I thought I would switch it up but I feel so out of place in this car. I mean Im having a hard time just seeing how much gas I have in the car, dont know how to see how many miles I have, etc. LOL. I mean I know I can look in the manual but I never had to do that in my life with any car. Anyway, Im looking to get rid of this BMW 750i and jump into a 2009 Challenger R/T. I know its no where near the power of my SS but is it at least decent? Anyone have any experience with a 2009 R/T? Like I said, I just want something to hold me over until I get my next SS. I couldve got one now but I wouldve been rushing and just settled. I dont want to do that just like I didnt settle with my first SS.

02-19-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	You posted in a Camaro forum. Don't expect to hear anybody talking highly of a Challenger. I thought those things weigh a shit ton anyways? __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

02-19-2013, 01:43 PM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Yeah...but you're settling on a used '09 R/T. Why not find a used '10 Camaro? I would be willing to bet you're going to be disappointed going from an SS to an R/T. You'll probably want to dump that pretty quick as well. You're taking a beating buying a car then turning around and selling it so quick. Save the money, get a used SS. What is it that you just have to have in a Camaro that you can't find on a used one? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-19-2013, 02:24 PM	#10
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Contrary to some of the other posts, I think the Challenger is an awesome car! HOWEVER...it would need to be an SRT8 392 to be a real "apples-to-apples" comparison. You can read about my personal experience here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251735 I'm a muscle car fanboy...NOT a Camaro fanboy. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

02-19-2013, 02:35 PM	#13
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Drive an R/T and an SRT8 if you can. There are really good deals on 2012 and older Shelbys too. They are all good! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

02-19-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	I think the Challengers are ok but i wouldn't do it.

02-19-2013, 02:12 PM	#5
Weezerj Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS -- 02 Escalade Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 668 View My Garage	I drove the crap out of a challenger R/T, a mustang 5.0 prior and a camaroSS prior to making my decision (amazing dealerships will let you take these home when they know you are serious). My take was the following: Challenger R/T was a fun car. I didn't really like the clutch feel and the car really did feel like a tank compared to the mustang and camaro. I would have preferred the mustand 5.0 over the challenger any day. I liked the 5.0, but didn't like the fact that it came with pizza cutters for tires (compared to the camaro). In the end, the camaro had it all, so I went with it. I agree with the post above, if you can afford a used challenger, you should be able to find a used camaro SS for the same price, shouldn't you?

02-19-2013, 02:14 PM	#6
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	I drive them everyday. R/t's are ok, you'll still have fun and be able to burn the wheels. Everyone likes the larger front window view on them vs the camaro. Go for it, it's a nice car but don't try to compare it to an SS or SRT8.

02-19-2013, 02:19 PM	#7
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	Drove from MI to FL in my brother's R/T. It was quite a fun ride. They are great cars IMO. If I hadn't got a Camaro, I would've got a Challenger and been quite happy.

02-19-2013, 02:21 PM	#8
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	drove an rt and srt8....the rt seemed underpowered and almost not fun...the car does look great on the outside. the rt felt like a boat...slow to accelerate sloppy handling etc. the srt8 is deff a fun car and power to spare. someone posted above about the windows being or feeling larger and its true. not the biggest fan of the interior...but lets be honest no pony car interior is all that great. goodluck

02-19-2013, 02:22 PM	#9
Uileat Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 47	I would have to say if you are willing to go with a Challenger you might just consider comparing it to an LFX Camaro. The Challenger just doesn't have the power.

02-19-2013, 02:27 PM	#12
blahzay Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 228	I totally understand that Im better off comparing the SS to the SRT8 but Im not ready for that price tag of a SRT8 so I thats why i just went with the R/T. I know the power difference is not compatible but just wondering if it was some what decent.