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mmollo · 08-05-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JDBeck23

Do you need a car wash guy... to wash all your cars.... I mean seriously... if I can borrow your Porsche for one day on the weekends, I think I could wash your cars everyday during the week!

I think that can be arranged.

Stew · 08-05-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

Well i was basing my opinion from being in a RT Challenger, Dont get me wrong i love the car, its just the interior is a fail, and its a fat pig.

You know it's it's around 200 punds heavier than the Camaro at most right? 2nd., sit in an R/T or SRT8 interior, it is NOT bad, it is roomy, the materials are as good, if not better, than the Camaro. Also, the only nthings really shared with the 300/Charger in the interior are the actual controls and the steerig wheel, the complete dash, guages, door skins, etc, etc, are all unique to the Challenger. The R/T also is not not that much slower than an SS, people are actually running 13.4s BONE STOCK, estimated hp is closer to 390 at the crank than the advertised 372-376. The R/T does suffer in the handling and braking Dept though, and these are the main things actually driving me towards an SS, though if I could sing the SRT-8, that is what I'd be getting next year. .4 in the 1/4 mile would not drive me away from a car. I am torn between the Camaro and Challenger, but i don't believe either one sets any records for a great interior. My friends G8 GT though, extremely nice interior

FI4T0MCAT · 08-05-2009, 12:12 PM

Im talking about the way it drives, sorry should have been more specific. You can actually feels like your driving a really heavy car when your driving the challenger, where as the camaro feels pretty nimble for its weight. Yeah i agree that neither car sets any records for interior, but to me i just feel that the Camaros is a notch better. I do really like the challenger though, and i would buy one, but camaros are my thing and the customer service that chrysler has there is no surprise why the company is in the shape its in. Just based on chrysler finanical and the dealers, i will never buy a chrylser product again.

Stew · 08-05-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

Im talking about the way it drives, sorry should have been more specific. You can actually feels like your driving a really heavy car when your driving the challenger, where as the camaro feels pretty nimble for its weight. Yeah i agree that neither car sets any records for interior, but to me i just feel that the Camaros is a notch better. I do really like the challenger though, and i would buy one, but camaros are my thing and the customer service that chrysler has there is no surprise why the company is in the shape its in. Just based on chrysler finanical and the dealers, i will never buy a chrylser product again.

I 100% agree on the dealer, I have an 07 Patriot I got new last year, great little SUV and I love the fulltime 4x4 with locking capability and the 5 speed manual, but the dealership I bought it off of has pissed me off so many times (of course they were one of the ones that got the ax). Took them 6 months to get me a new speaker for the passwenger door (actually think they had it way before then, just didn't bother to call and let me know.) Not to mention the rattly muffler they kept telling me is within spec (and the only real annoyance with the little Jeep). Once i buy my SS or Challenger next year I am buying used, this is the first and last car I am bothering to buy new.

Dakota Kid · 08-05-2009, 12:52 PM

I love the look of the Challenger, both inside and out. Yes, the interior is plain, but it is roomy and comfortable. It works for me big time.

The problem is the way the car drives. I test drove the R/T and it was simply ponderous...no handling capability whatsoever. None. Straightline acceleration was very good, and the Hemi sounded great. Beyond that....very disappointing. The SRT8 was noticably better sprung and much quicker...but too much money for me.

It is a good car for what it is....a big sedan with a big motor.

BAD BRAD · 08-05-2009, 01:09 PM

WELL I OWN BOTH CARS 2008 SRT 8 CHALLENGER NUMBER 6177. I LIKE BOTH CARS WITH MODS ON CHALLENGER ITS FASTER THAN MY 2SSRS AUTO CAR CHALLENGER HAS MORE ROOM EVERWHERE IN CAR TRUCK INCLUDED. BUT I LOVE BOTH CARS WOULD BE HARD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-05-2009, 01:14 PM

to me thats such a retarded statement. "with mods its faster" REALLY no kidding. With mods my 2SS is faster than a Ferrari Enzo

BAD BRAD · 08-05-2009, 01:24 PM

WHAT WOULD U LIKE ME TO SAY. THAT BOTH CARS ARE EQUAL. THEY ARE NOT I HAVE HAD MY SRT8 FOR A YEAR AND WAITED FOR TESTS AND FEEDBACK ON MODS SO I DID COLD AIR,TUNER, MUFFLERS,TBI SPACER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WAS TRYING TO RELAY THAT EVEN STOCK SRT8 IS NOT A RT COMPLETE DIFFERENT CARS WHEN UP AGAINST THE CAMARO AND RT CHALLENGER. I AM SORRY IF U THINK I AM RETARDED. I AM NOT BRANDED TO ANY ONE CAR COMPANY I LIKE MUSCLE CARS PERIOD. JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE SOME DODGE PRODUCTS DONT LIKE SOME BASHIN CARS THEY KNOW NOTHIN ABOUT.

mmollo · 08-05-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD BRAD

WHAT WOULD U LIKE ME TO SAY. THAT BOTH CARS ARE EQUAL. THEY ARE NOT I HAVE HAD MY SRT8 FOR A YEAR AND WAITED FOR TESTS AND FEEDBACK ON MODS SO I DID COLD AIR,TUNER, MUFFLERS,TBI SPACER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WAS TRYING TO RELAY THAT EVEN STOCK SRT8 IS NOT A RT COMPLETE DIFFERENT CARS WHEN UP AGAINST THE CAMARO AND RT CHALLENGER. I AM SORRY IF U THINK I AM RETARDED. I AM NOT BRANDED TO ANY ONE CAR COMPANY I LIKE MUSCLE CARS PERIOD. JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE SOME DODGE PRODUCTS DONT LIKE SOME BASHIN CARS THEY KNOW NOTHIN ABOUT.

Is your caps lock stuck? That's annoying as hell to read.

BAD BRAD · 08-05-2009, 01:29 PM

SORRY YES THIS COMP. ONLY ONE I CAN E OUT ON BECAUSE OF FILTERS WILL TRY TO CHANGE KEY BOARDS SORRY

FI4T0MCAT · 08-05-2009, 01:29 PM

look at my sig, do you think im branded to a company? I dont think your retarded (other than leaving your caps lock on) Is just car X with mods will always be faster than car Y. Speed is money, how fast do you want to go? Do the EXACT same mods to your camaro then get back to us.

BAD BRAD · 08-05-2009, 01:32 PM

GOT COLD AIR ON THE WAY AND SLP MUFF JUST CANNOT DECIDE ON PROGRAM

FI4T0MCAT · 08-05-2009, 01:35 PM

I look forward to your report after you get that stuff done.

08-05-2009, 12:12 PM	#31
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	Im talking about the way it drives, sorry should have been more specific. You can actually feels like your driving a really heavy car when your driving the challenger, where as the camaro feels pretty nimble for its weight. Yeah i agree that neither car sets any records for interior, but to me i just feel that the Camaros is a notch better. I do really like the challenger though, and i would buy one, but camaros are my thing and the customer service that chrysler has there is no surprise why the company is in the shape its in. Just based on chrysler finanical and the dealers, i will never buy a chrylser product again. __________________

08-05-2009, 12:52 PM	#33
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I love the look of the Challenger, both inside and out. Yes, the interior is plain, but it is roomy and comfortable. It works for me big time. The problem is the way the car drives. I test drove the R/T and it was simply ponderous...no handling capability whatsoever. None. Straightline acceleration was very good, and the Hemi sounded great. Beyond that....very disappointing. The SRT8 was noticably better sprung and much quicker...but too much money for me. It is a good car for what it is....a big sedan with a big motor. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99 Last edited by Dakota Kid; 08-05-2009 at 04:32 PM.

08-05-2009, 01:14 PM	#35
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	to me thats such a retarded statement. "with mods its faster" REALLY no kidding. With mods my 2SS is faster than a Ferrari Enzo __________________

08-05-2009, 01:29 PM	#39
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	look at my sig, do you think im branded to a company? I dont think your retarded (other than leaving your caps lock on) Is just car X with mods will always be faster than car Y. Speed is money, how fast do you want to go? Do the EXACT same mods to your camaro then get back to us. __________________

08-05-2009, 01:35 PM	#41
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	I look forward to your report after you get that stuff done. __________________

08-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#34
BAD BRAD Drives: 1969 CAMARO 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BROWNWOOD TEXAS Posts: 213	WELL I OWN BOTH CARS 2008 SRT 8 CHALLENGER NUMBER 6177. I LIKE BOTH CARS WITH MODS ON CHALLENGER ITS FASTER THAN MY 2SSRS AUTO CAR CHALLENGER HAS MORE ROOM EVERWHERE IN CAR TRUCK INCLUDED. BUT I LOVE BOTH CARS WOULD BE HARD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE.

08-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#36
BAD BRAD Drives: 1969 CAMARO 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BROWNWOOD TEXAS Posts: 213	WHAT WOULD U LIKE ME TO SAY. THAT BOTH CARS ARE EQUAL. THEY ARE NOT I HAVE HAD MY SRT8 FOR A YEAR AND WAITED FOR TESTS AND FEEDBACK ON MODS SO I DID COLD AIR,TUNER, MUFFLERS,TBI SPACER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WAS TRYING TO RELAY THAT EVEN STOCK SRT8 IS NOT A RT COMPLETE DIFFERENT CARS WHEN UP AGAINST THE CAMARO AND RT CHALLENGER. I AM SORRY IF U THINK I AM RETARDED. I AM NOT BRANDED TO ANY ONE CAR COMPANY I LIKE MUSCLE CARS PERIOD. JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE SOME DODGE PRODUCTS DONT LIKE SOME BASHIN CARS THEY KNOW NOTHIN ABOUT.

08-05-2009, 01:32 PM	#40
BAD BRAD Drives: 1969 CAMARO 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BROWNWOOD TEXAS Posts: 213	GOT COLD AIR ON THE WAY AND SLP MUFF JUST CANNOT DECIDE ON PROGRAM

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