2012 SRT8 Challenger or Zl1 Camaro

[FireCracker]

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

Yes I am. . There's aspects of all them that I like. Can't get everything in one car though, so everybody has to find out which of the three they'd rather own, unless they have the resources to own all three.

Haha well said

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by cvp33

Pretty easy really. The Challenger handles like a pig even with the SRT8 upgrades. You just can't compare the two. I do like the old 6.1 for straight horsepower mods, though very expensive. It took me around $20K to get to 650rwhp with the SRT8......but again, no where near the handling of the Z even with LSD rear diff, KW adjustable coilovers, hotchkis sways, strut braces, BMR bump steer kit and an aggressive alignment.

The 11 and up 392s handle a lot better than the early ones. It's night and day. While they're not on par with the ZL1 in the handling end they also don't cost as much. I love everything about the challenger ,but I went with the ZL1 because of the power. Other wise, I would be driving a challenger. The interior in the new challenger is a lot nicer to me than my ZL1. Exterior looks is just about a wash for me. I like both equally.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by mkorgan

This is not a serious question is it?????? LOL!! In what universe is this an actual question??? Mopar has not made a car worth owning since the late 60's.

Flat out not true.

[impaidbyu]

As an owner of a srt8 and a camaro ss/rs I would say the ZL1 all day. The srt8 runs and hides from my ss but the ZL1 is a whole other animal. That thing is a dream to drive. Not as comfortable as the Chrysler but worth it in every other way. I love the look of the challenger but it just dont hold a candle to the ZL1. jmho

[Scooter11]

Originally Posted by z28-conv

You will not have anyone chose the challenger over the ZL1 on this forum. Just saying.

Darn as much as wanted to be that one guy, someone beat me to it

[yellow69z28rs]

The obvious

SRT8 Challenger.....Comfortable, looks good, quick, great daily, but no Rag Top.

ZL1....Fast, looks good, good daily.

Just saying!

[Ledbetterjw]

Originally Posted by mkorgan

This is not a serious question is it?????? LOL!! In what universe is this an actual question??? Mopar has not made a car worth owning since the late 60's.

Thats not completely true.... many $250k-$2million 70's cars...... hemi and 440 six pack Cudas, challengers, and even the ugly Superbirds....

[GunnyG]

Picked SRT-8 by accident. Lord knows that ain't my choice!

[Ledbetterjw]

I expected majority for the zl1 in the camaro forum.... but over 90%...... Geezus! Lol

[mkorgan]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Flat out not true.

From a muscle car perspective....please enlighten me. Someone else mentioned the early 70's which I will agree with but after '73 I think you would be hard pressed to pick a mopar over the competition from Ford, Pontiac, Buick, let alone Chevrolet.

[mkorgan]

Originally Posted by Ledbetterjw

Thats not completely true.... many $250k-$2million 70's cars...... hemi and 440 six pack Cudas, challengers, and even the ugly Superbirds....

Ok, I amend my "late 60's" comment to include "early 70's" but past that...not sure I can think of a single one.

[Q'smuscle]

ZL1 IS SPECIAL in every way. SRT8 was made for the SS level nuff said there. what I love about all the Camaros is that all of the trims look different and they still look awesome which is hard to do . The challenger all of them look the same. nomatter what trim you buy . The only difference is the badges on the challenger and those are sweet looking cars but can't compare to the camaro . So nobody can tell what trim challenger you have until they see the badges or stickers. Too me Chevy put more thought into there different trims , every one has it's special purpose . and I love the HUD and 4 pack gauges and square speedo dash trim. You know you're driving a camaro. and something special. Challenger would be my second choice!

[camarohwk23]

ZL1...not only for performance but for looks.

[supercharged zl1]

ZL1