Charger SRT8 vs Camaro SS vs Mustang GT - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hooy · 02-24-2009, 04:09 PM

So I test drove a Mustang GT and a Charger SRT8 today... and lets just say that the Camaro definitely needs to step up to the SRT. That thing was monstrous fun. Exhaust was amazing, too.

And the salesman at the Ford dealer said the Camaro was too flashy!

I think I'll go test drive a G8 tomorrow/Thursday...

Thoughts? Suggestions on what to go drive?

3/2/09 edit:

I drove a Challenger SRT8, Charger R/T, G37, and TL SH-AWD.

Honestly, I liked the Charger more than the Challenger. It's more practical, and imo, sounds better. I did have fun revving exhaust at a stop light into the face of a portly woman driving a drop top Porsche, though.

gac458 · 02-24-2009, 04:18 PM

Did you say Charger SRT8?? I would have thought you meant Challenger but you did said Charger???? I don't think there is any comparison between the Camaro and the Charger! Buy the way, you do realize it is a Dodge, I know it is hard to tell the difference between any of their cars since they all look the same on the inside. You did say Charger...........right? I bet this is a thread to make us all laugh cause I am laughing my a** off right now. Good one!

Silver Streak · 02-24-2009, 04:19 PM

I think a bunch of people here will tell you to get the Camaro. And Flashy? Wow I don't take that from it. Have you seen one in person. I think the SRT8 will be the one who needs to step it up after the Camaros hit the streets! It is your car but I think the Camaro is the only choice IMO.

UCF w00t · 02-24-2009, 04:20 PM

And you really can't say the Camaro needs to step it up unless you've driven one which I doubt you have.

JMAN311 · 02-24-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

So I test drove a Mustang GT and a Charger SRT8 today... and lets just say that the Camaro definitely needs to step up to the SRT. That thing was monstrous fun. Exhaust was amazing, too.

And the salesman at the Ford dealer said the Camaro was too flashy!

I think I'll go test drive a G8 tomorrow/Thursday...

Thoughts? Suggestions on what to go drive?

And when did you happen to drive a production Camaro SS to make this kind of comparison?

Melson · 02-24-2009, 04:21 PM

If I had to choose a Dodge it would be the Challenger over the Charger....Im just glad I dont have to make that choice.....

GrnMchin · 02-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Before passing judgement wait and test drive a Camaro if you can find one. Or if you ordered then I'm not sure why your even posting this, because the Camaro rocks. No disrespect just saying.

SS 376 · 02-24-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

So I test drove a Mustang GT and a Charger SRT8 today... and lets just say that the Camaro definitely needs to step up to the SRT. That thing was monstrous fun. Exhaust was amazing, too.

And the salesman at the Ford dealer said the Camaro was too flashy!

I think I'll go test drive a G8 tomorrow/Thursday...

Thoughts? Suggestions on what to go drive?

Find a used Shelby GT500 if anything. They're in the $33-38k range now and can probably be had for slightly less given the styling update. Don't care about any "rustang" garbage, those GT500s are very, very, very quick.

By the way, you should expect the Camaro SS to be even quicker than either Charger SRT8 or Challenger SRT8 given the weight difference.

djsnoflake · 02-24-2009, 04:29 PM

Guys.

He drives an Acura TL. Of course he is shocked by the Charger. It has torque, something the Japaneese have yet to figure out how to translate into their language.

RT21 · 02-24-2009, 04:30 PM

Something sounds fishy ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

While living without internet access for a while (check whenever my last post was), I realized how much I missed this forum. I want something to show my endearing love for the Camaro, and the forum that's taught me so much.

Mugs, caps, shirts, key chains, bath robes, condoms, banana hammocks, whatever. If you make them, I'll buy them.

Muscle Master · 02-24-2009, 04:46 PM

I really give the the fun factor 7 1/2 -10 for my charger

PQ · 02-24-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

So I test drove a Mustang GT and a Charger SRT8 today... and lets just say that the Camaro definitely needs to step up to the SRT. That thing was monstrous fun. Exhaust was amazing, too.

And the salesman at the Ford dealer said the Camaro was too flashy!

I think I'll go test drive a G8 tomorrow/Thursday...

Thoughts? Suggestions on what to go drive?

You didn't expect him to tell you to go buy one did you? Of course he'll say that, if he wants to eat.

Dopplermatt · 02-24-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrnMchin

Before passing judgement wait and test drive a Camaro if you can find one. Or if you ordered then I'm not sure why your even posting this, because the Camaro rocks. No disrespect just saying.

damn straight bro +1

gigemrick · 02-24-2009, 05:00 PM

Last time i checked the SRT8 came in at a 0-60 at 4.7 while the SS is "estimated at 4.6?" either way its within ticks of if not faster than the SRT8 in a straight line. The GXP even has better numbers that the SRT8! Sounds like you need to test drive a couple more cars including the SS to get a complete description of your title. Good luck!

02-24-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
Hooy Will Drive For Food Drives: Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 261 View My Garage	Charger SRT8 vs Camaro SS vs Mustang GT So I test drove a Mustang GT and a Charger SRT8 today... and lets just say that the Camaro definitely needs to step up to the SRT. That thing was monstrous fun. Exhaust was amazing, too. And the salesman at the Ford dealer said the Camaro was too flashy! I think I'll go test drive a G8 tomorrow/Thursday... Thoughts? Suggestions on what to go drive? 3/2/09 edit: I drove a Challenger SRT8, Charger R/T, G37, and TL SH-AWD. Honestly, I liked the Charger more than the Challenger. It's more practical, and imo, sounds better. I did have fun revving exhaust at a stop light into the face of a portly woman driving a drop top Porsche, though. Last edited by Hooy; 03-02-2009 at 08:47 PM.

02-24-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
gigemrick Drives: Frontier 6" lift 33's, 03 GSXR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 44	Last time i checked the SRT8 came in at a 0-60 at 4.7 while the SS is "estimated at 4.6?" either way its within ticks of if not faster than the SRT8 in a straight line. The GXP even has better numbers that the SRT8! Sounds like you need to test drive a couple more cars including the SS to get a complete description of your title. Good luck! __________________ 01 Frontier 6" Lift 33's 03 GSX-R 600 Sold! 550 HP Trans Am Ordered: 3/09 Black 1SS 2 Tone Gray/Black Interior Polished Wheel Upgrade RS Package Hurst Option

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gac458 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 101 View My Garage	Did you say Charger SRT8?? I would have thought you meant Challenger but you did said Charger???? I don't think there is any comparison between the Camaro and the Charger! Buy the way, you do realize it is a Dodge, I know it is hard to tell the difference between any of their cars since they all look the same on the inside. You did say Charger...........right? I bet this is a thread to make us all laugh cause I am laughing my a** off right now. Good one!

02-24-2009, 04:19 PM	#3
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	I think a bunch of people here will tell you to get the Camaro. And Flashy? Wow I don't take that from it. Have you seen one in person. I think the SRT8 will be the one who needs to step it up after the Camaros hit the streets! It is your car but I think the Camaro is the only choice IMO.

02-24-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	And you really can't say the Camaro needs to step it up unless you've driven one which I doubt you have.

02-24-2009, 04:21 PM	#6
Melson Drives: Wild Cherry Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 430	If I had to choose a Dodge it would be the Challenger over the Charger....Im just glad I dont have to make that choice.....

02-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Before passing judgement wait and test drive a Camaro if you can find one. Or if you ordered then I'm not sure why your even posting this, because the Camaro rocks. No disrespect just saying.

02-24-2009, 04:29 PM	#9
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	Guys. He drives an Acura TL. Of course he is shocked by the Charger. It has torque, something the Japaneese have yet to figure out how to translate into their language.