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kmdrum79 · 09-01-2012, 03:53 PM

Hello all. Need some unbiased advice on a new car. Looking at the 2013 ZL1, 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the 2013 Charger SRT8. I know everyone will tell me to go for the ZL1 but since I have a 21 month old daughter, it's not really practical....but that doesn't stop me from drooling over it and I'm really tempted to go with a Camaro, which I've always wanted.

The Grand Cherokee is really well built and almost luxurious on the inside. The Charger is the most practical for me since it's a sedan but basically a sports car. Any suggestions/opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

oldfriend · 09-01-2012, 03:57 PM

First let the last one go , then get the # one and two in your garage , case solved .Next please .

Al C. · 09-01-2012, 04:02 PM

I don't understand... Are you looking for someone to convince you to buy a ZL1?

zl1bro · 09-01-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kmdrum79

Hello all. Need some unbiased advice on a new car. Looking at the 2013 ZL1, 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the 2013 Charger SRT8. I know everyone will tell me to go for the ZL1 but since I have a 21 month old daughter, it's not really practical....but that doesn't stop me from drooling over it and I'm really tempted to go with a Camaro, which I've always wanted.

The Grand Cherokee is really well built and almost luxurious on the inside. The Charger is the most practical for me since it's a sedan but basically a sports car. Any suggestions/opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Why is ZL1 so much less practical? It has a back seat.. The Charger is a fun, hot car esp in blacked out form. I did a track day with the entire SRT line of cars back in July. Drove 'em all hard. Great fun, they are very fun capable cars to drive and great on the track. SRT has done a great job. The big surprise was how amazing the Chrysler 300 SRT8 was on the track. The Charger is a sexy beast of a 4 door if you're looking for a sedan. The Jeep performs incredibly well but its an SUV so you'd be dragging alot more weight around and getting much worse mileage. Unless you need an SUV, i'd go for the Charger. I can guarantee you it would put a big smile on your face all the time..

RoketRdr · 09-01-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zl1bro

Why is ZL1 so much less practical? It has a back seat..

What he said. Why do you think a 2+2 isn't practical? That's the reason why they exist.

kmdrum79 · 09-01-2012, 04:10 PM

Guess I'm just looking to see how the interior is, if anybody has used a car seat in the back and just everyone's general opinion on the ZL1. Also, since we're all car guys, just wanted to see what you all thought of the other two vehicles, even though they're from a different auto maker.

kmdrum79 · 09-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Car people I should say.

kmdrum79 · 09-01-2012, 04:12 PM

Just seems like a large car seat doesn't fit well in a Camaro. Could be wrong though. That's why I'm asking.

RoketRdr · 09-01-2012, 04:15 PM

The back seats are definitely small and adults don't fit well back there. You're kiddo's will fit fine and a car seat won't be a problem. And just my opinion...I think the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a fantastic all around vehicle with a good base platform to build a hot rod so you can't go wrong getting one.

zl1bro · 09-01-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kmdrum79

Just seems like a large car seat doesn't fit well in a Camaro. Could be wrong though. That's why I'm asking.

No idea on whether the car seat would fit but you could easily test it out at any dealer with a Camaro on the lot. Obviously a 4 door would be easier to get her into and out of the car seat so I see now why you think a 4 door would be more practical. I don't think the Charger is at the same performance level of the ZL1 but its def a fast fun muscle car and I personally like the styling..

c4maroboy · 09-01-2012, 04:20 PM

your a dad now, go for the charger!

Xedes · 09-01-2012, 04:22 PM

Get the Jeep. Those things are badazz and very practical.

Edwin320 · 09-01-2012, 04:51 PM

Depends on what you need. Child seat fits in the back seat just fine in the ZL1, but if you need to use it to transport your kid and all his stuff every day, the Jeep would be easier to use. We mostly use my wife's Enclave when we go out, but we can all use the ''vert when needed.

SlingShot · 09-01-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

your a dad now, go for the charger!

That's what I was thinking, a Charger SRT8 is a nice ride and you can still have fun with it.

09-01-2012, 03:53 PM	#1
kmdrum79 Drives: 2018 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 104	ZL1 or Jeep GC SRT8 or Charger SRT8 Hello all. Need some unbiased advice on a new car. Looking at the 2013 ZL1, 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the 2013 Charger SRT8. I know everyone will tell me to go for the ZL1 but since I have a 21 month old daughter, it's not really practical....but that doesn't stop me from drooling over it and I'm really tempted to go with a Camaro, which I've always wanted. The Grand Cherokee is really well built and almost luxurious on the inside. The Charger is the most practical for me since it's a sedan but basically a sports car. Any suggestions/opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

09-01-2012, 04:20 PM	#11
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	your a dad now, go for the charger! __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

09-01-2012, 04:51 PM	#13
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	Depends on what you need. Child seat fits in the back seat just fine in the ZL1, but if you need to use it to transport your kid and all his stuff every day, the Jeep would be easier to use. We mostly use my wife's Enclave when we go out, but we can all use the ''vert when needed. __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

09-01-2012, 03:57 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	First let the last one go , then get the # one and two in your garage , case solved .Next please .

09-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	I don't understand... Are you looking for someone to convince you to buy a ZL1?

09-01-2012, 04:10 PM	#6
kmdrum79 Drives: 2018 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 104	Guess I'm just looking to see how the interior is, if anybody has used a car seat in the back and just everyone's general opinion on the ZL1. Also, since we're all car guys, just wanted to see what you all thought of the other two vehicles, even though they're from a different auto maker.

09-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#7
kmdrum79 Drives: 2018 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 104	Car people I should say.

09-01-2012, 04:12 PM	#8
kmdrum79 Drives: 2018 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 104	Just seems like a large car seat doesn't fit well in a Camaro. Could be wrong though. That's why I'm asking.

09-01-2012, 04:15 PM	#9
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	The back seats are definitely small and adults don't fit well back there. You're kiddo's will fit fine and a car seat won't be a problem. And just my opinion...I think the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a fantastic all around vehicle with a good base platform to build a hot rod so you can't go wrong getting one.

09-01-2012, 04:22 PM	#12
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Get the Jeep. Those things are badazz and very practical.