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Spec · 04-18-2018, 06:56 PM

Here's my rental at ALBQ this morning.... a 2019 Camaro SS, wait.......
sorry, my mistake! Its the fascia........

The Charger is a nice ride, especially with the Hemi. It definitely sounded
better than the 2017 Camaro SS I rented a few months back... beefier,
deeper tone.

It doesn't handle nearly as well though. Its a pig on wheels for sure. The
acceleration is no where near as good as my 5th gen, nevermind a 6th
gen... but it does sound good and is pretty stylish in my book. Just bad
that the new 2019 Camaro looks so much like it.

I only got to drive it for a little while during a pit stop in NM before
shooting back to the airport for my next destination SLC.

Anyway, just wanted to share something about this nice ride. Its more a
cruiser in my book than a sports car for sure... but if I was married with
children, I'd definitely consider one.

silversleeper · 04-18-2018, 07:53 PM

Trade in your camaro for one and start a tread "am I crazy" lol The dodge salesman's face when you tell him "I want one of them there new 2019 Camaro's, is that the SLT?" as you point to that Charger.

Spec · 04-18-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

Trade in your camaro for one and start a tread "am I crazy" lol The dodge salesman's face when you tell him "I want one of them there new 2019 Camaro's, is that the SLT?" as you point to that Charger.

Haha, that there would be a good ice breaker...

UBB · 04-18-2018, 08:31 PM

I've liked the Chargers since the movie Street Kings.

pyroguy · 04-19-2018, 07:58 AM

If you haven't tried one, find a scat pack charger and give it a test drive. They're actually rather fun, especially with the 6.4 hemi vs the 5.7. It's a whole different animal of a car.

ThatMaro · 04-19-2018, 12:33 PM

Every time I get a rental car I get a charger it’s like that’s all my local enterprise (that sucks) has.

LETHAL2SS · 04-19-2018, 02:04 PM

I considered a 2016 Scat pack model before buying and building my 11' camaro, they are actually really nice cars... but the interior felt far inferior to the Camaro

sherob · 04-19-2018, 02:22 PM

My Director rented one when we were in Phoenix. At every light he would scream out the window at the car next to us as the light was turning green, "Does your car have a Hemi in it? Mine does!" ... and punched it.

We burned thru a tank of gas the first day we were there.

PACamaro85 · 04-19-2018, 03:30 PM

Funny enough, I rented one this morning for work-related travel. Quite a few bells and whistles inside. The 5.7 was surprisingly good, and the car felt light. 8-speed auto never hurt anyone either.

I got into my 2014 1LE afterward for a quick compare. Still like it better!

Spec · 04-19-2018, 03:45 PM

I was actually more impressed with the new Malibu Avis gave me at SLC. That thing felt light on its feet with plenty of power for a hybrid 4 banger. It also felt firmer on the road, more responsive on steering and you didn't feel like you had to turn the steering wheel too much to make a turn, contrary to the Charger.

Chevy cars just seem more refined and tighter... better built in my book.

DSMer1 · 04-19-2018, 04:38 PM

I looked at the SRT charger when buying my SS sedan, the SS sedan won my money and moves my family

Spec · 04-19-2018, 11:34 PM

Awesomeness, thy name is Camaro...

Man it felt great driving it again after getting home from being gone a few days. It is ALWAYS a pleasure getting back in my ride after not driving it for a few days. Just sounds awesome, feels awesome... tight, fast, low and stylish... these really are great cars man...

I don't know if its just love, but no car I've driven since I got my Camaro has even compared... granted, haven't driven a C7 or an exotic... but that don't matter to me... I am plenty satisfied with this ride!

Blueovalman · 04-19-2018, 11:59 PM

They are very heavy,you can’t out run ugly,and they are one of the most unreliable/undependable Dodge model vehicle you could ever own. At least it is only a rental but I would have choose to rent a different vehicle though.

Camcar · 04-20-2018, 12:00 AM

I will never own a Chrysler product. They've been lower quality vehicles than GM since the late 50's. I've always felt that people who buy them are uninformed. But I'm probably just biased because my dad worked on cars back in the 50's and he drilled that into me. And I was around when the K car came into the picture in the 80's. Absolute garbage.

04-18-2018, 06:56 PM	#1
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Rental this time Here's my rental at ALBQ this morning.... a 2019 Camaro SS, wait....... sorry, my mistake! Its the fascia........ The Charger is a nice ride, especially with the Hemi. It definitely sounded better than the 2017 Camaro SS I rented a few months back... beefier, deeper tone. It doesn't handle nearly as well though. Its a pig on wheels for sure. The acceleration is no where near as good as my 5th gen, nevermind a 6th gen... but it does sound good and is pretty stylish in my book. Just bad that the new 2019 Camaro looks so much like it. I only got to drive it for a little while during a pit stop in NM before shooting back to the airport for my next destination SLC. Anyway, just wanted to share something about this nice ride. Its more a cruiser in my book than a sports car for sure... but if I was married with children, I'd definitely consider one. Attached Images

04-19-2018, 07:58 AM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 7,079 View My Garage	If you haven't tried one, find a scat pack charger and give it a test drive. They're actually rather fun, especially with the 6.4 hemi vs the 5.7. It's a whole different animal of a car. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-19-2018, 12:33 PM	#6
ThatMaro Patty Cake Drives: 2018 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	Every time I get a rental car I get a charger it’s like that’s all my local enterprise (that sucks) has. __________________ 14’ Camaro 2LS W/White Stripes 18' Camaro 2LT RS (Returned for a full refund) 19’ Kia Optima SX W/Limited Pkg (Sold) 10’ Lexus ES 350 17’ Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic (Totaled) 20' Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic - Loaded

04-19-2018, 02:04 PM	#7
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	I considered a 2016 Scat pack model before buying and building my 11' camaro, they are actually really nice cars... but the interior felt far inferior to the Camaro __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

04-19-2018, 02:22 PM	#8
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	My Director rented one when we were in Phoenix. At every light he would scream out the window at the car next to us as the light was turning green, "Does your car have a Hemi in it? Mine does!" ... and punched it. We burned thru a tank of gas the first day we were there. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone Last edited by sherob; 04-19-2018 at 05:06 PM.

04-18-2018, 07:53 PM	#2
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,551	Trade in your camaro for one and start a tread "am I crazy" lol The dodge salesman's face when you tell him "I want one of them there new 2019 Camaro's, is that the SLT?" as you point to that Charger.

04-18-2018, 08:31 PM	#4
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	I've liked the Chargers since the movie Street Kings.

04-19-2018, 03:30 PM	#9
PACamaro85 Drives: 2014 + 2023 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	Funny enough, I rented one this morning for work-related travel. Quite a few bells and whistles inside. The 5.7 was surprisingly good, and the car felt light. 8-speed auto never hurt anyone either. I got into my 2014 1LE afterward for a quick compare. Still like it better!

04-19-2018, 03:45 PM	#10
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I was actually more impressed with the new Malibu Avis gave me at SLC. That thing felt light on its feet with plenty of power for a hybrid 4 banger. It also felt firmer on the road, more responsive on steering and you didn't feel like you had to turn the steering wheel too much to make a turn, contrary to the Charger. Chevy cars just seem more refined and tighter... better built in my book.

04-19-2018, 04:38 PM	#11
DSMer1 Drives: 14 and 15 SS's Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 387	I looked at the SRT charger when buying my SS sedan, the SS sedan won my money and moves my family __________________ Bolt-ons!

04-19-2018, 11:34 PM	#12
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Awesomeness, thy name is Camaro... Man it felt great driving it again after getting home from being gone a few days. It is ALWAYS a pleasure getting back in my ride after not driving it for a few days. Just sounds awesome, feels awesome... tight, fast, low and stylish... these really are great cars man... I don't know if its just love, but no car I've driven since I got my Camaro has even compared... granted, haven't driven a C7 or an exotic... but that don't matter to me... I am plenty satisfied with this ride!

04-19-2018, 11:59 PM	#13
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	They are very heavy,you can’t out run ugly,and they are one of the most unreliable/undependable Dodge model vehicle you could ever own. At least it is only a rental but I would have choose to rent a different vehicle though. __________________ Mr. Clean

04-20-2018, 12:00 AM	#14
Camcar Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Southeastern Washington Posts: 77	I will never own a Chrysler product. They've been lower quality vehicles than GM since the late 50's. I've always felt that people who buy them are uninformed. But I'm probably just biased because my dad worked on cars back in the 50's and he drilled that into me. And I was around when the K car came into the picture in the 80's. Absolute garbage.