Thanks to everyone who's posted a reply. Appreciate it
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Originally Posted by terry_b
Check out gen5diy (google search here on the site). He's done a lot of cool retrofitting with Nav, mylink, etc. It's definitely doable, but may be easier to just get what you want.
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Thanks, will do. I'd rather buy one with the backup cam and NAV in it, but if all I can turn up is a car without them, I'd at least like to know that it's possible to add those functions. Seems like they're more common on a 2LT or SS model.
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Originally Posted by terry_b
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Pretty nice and the wife likes the Blue Velvet Metallic. It's actually similar in color to my Challenger.
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Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro
 Welcome to the forum. There appears to be a Synergy about 20 minutes away from me that I could go look at for you if that is what she really wants. Id bet she be really surprised ! Yes they are harder to find, but this one has been listed for awhile. I do not know the owner either, so I am not trying to promote the sale. |
Thanks, it's kind of interesting talking with her the past couple of days. She doesn't seem to be leaning towards the Synergy as much as she's talked about in the past. Think she's preferring a newer model and likes the dark red or blue based on the listings we've been looking at.
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Originally Posted by scandata
If you get a convertible, the 2010 - 2012 models had a major issue with water leaking into the rear floor panel. They did a recall that fixed it, but there may be some that developed water damage before the recall.
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Thanks, won't be any convertibles though. I was hit by a drunk driver about 8 years ago and spent some time sliding while upside down. Thankfully it wasn't in a convertible (or my Jeep I used to own.)
BTW, see you have the SS in Emerald Green Metallic. Wife likes that color too (I know, what color doesn't she like!) but that was only available on the SS I believe, right? Did a quick search of those and they were all well over $30K, so unfortunately she won't be getting one of those!
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Originally Posted by prod
Personally I would go for a v8 a couple years older than a similarly priced newer v6. The published fuel economy numbers often dont play out as different as you may think.
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It's interesting that, that was one of the reasons I bought the R/T Challenger instead of the SRT (in addition to the requirement for premium gas...this was back when we were over $4/gal). Maybe a year later I put on a supercharger and now have to use premium anyway! But to your point, I think I'm more concerned with her having that much power under her foot, especially in the rain. She's kind of a lead-foot as it is. I'd be worried that she'd have it in a ditch every time it rained.
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Originally Posted by Soybeanrice
Get the 6th gen. Keep saving. There is a huge difference between the generations in terms of technology.
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Can you elaborate on that at all? If it's really significant stuff, maybe we can hold off until the winter (or even beginning of next year) and try to catch some dealers trying to clear out stock.
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Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro
There is a Synergy auto in the classifieds here on the site, I PM'd you
If you do go to a dealer I would wait until Memorial day if you can, who knows maybe they will have discounted the 15's even more.
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Thanks, I'll check it out. We're not really in any rush, so waiting on Memorial Day won't be too hard. Also wondering if we should wait until the end of the year...though my wife wouldn't be happy to buy a new car and immediately garage it before she could drive in in the Spring.
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Originally Posted by yzark99
I would avoid the V6 before 2012; as it has timing chain failures around 50k miles. 1LT has most of the goodies without the higher price of the 2LT trim. The V6 is an excellent choice.
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Thanks for the info. Definitely don't want to have to worry about timing chains and the damage a busted one can do!