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RJT Impala · 07-05-2015, 08:51 PM

Unplanned--but rented a 2015 Scat Pack RT this past week. Somewhat hesitant because we were driving from Salt Lake to Seattle and back and I was concerned about drivability and fuel costs; wife said--"Do it!" and we did. Turned out to be a great decision--turned the road trip into a fantastic run. Unfortunately, had to keep the speed in check: car was bright red and a magnet for attention; still had paper tags, no permanent license plate. Great road car, although the Camaro seems to have the edge; the Challenger seems to have more weight in the front, although I never pushed it anywhere close to the limits. The 6.4/392 hemi has a great sound, and tremendous power. Six-speed manual and clutch were extremely easy to work; used some of the time to teach my youngest daughter to drive a manual--she's 24 and vowed she never would; she picked it up immediately after 15 minutes in a parking lot. My wife said when we get ready to replace our 2014 Malibu 2.0 Turbo, the Challenger Scat Pack is a great candidate--much better sound and pizzazz and the highway mileage is almost equal to the Malibu; we averaged 25.9 mpg for the 2000 miles we put on the car, and 1700 or so was at 70-80 mph. Don't get me wrong--I wouldn't trade my Camaro V6 automatic for the Scat Pack, but I certainly enjoyed the experience.

Tenring · 07-05-2015, 09:03 PM

The close up shot of the paint looks like the surface of the moon.

The Patriot · 07-05-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenring

The close up shot of the paint looks like the surface of the moon.

Meh. On too many Camaros it looks like the surface of the ocean.

RJT Impala · 07-05-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenring

The close up shot of the paint looks like the surface of the moon.

Yeah--It had been rained on before I picked it up. You should have seen it after the road trip. 1700 miles of bugs!

franknbeans · 07-05-2015, 09:15 PM

where did you rent it from?

RJT Impala · 07-05-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

where did you rent it from?

Budget at the Salt Lake airport. They gave me a choice between this and a 5.0 L Mustang--also a 2015.

KaBoom1701 · 07-05-2015, 09:19 PM

V8 power in any form is awesome!

RJT Impala · 07-05-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

V8 power in any form is awesome!

I agree. The exhaust system growls really nice and turns into and deep rumble when you hit the throttle. I never ran anything more than about half throttle even when accelerating onto the interstates. That was enough to let people now you were there. Impressive for a factory exhaust.

Tenring · 07-05-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

Budget at the Salt Lake airport. They gave me a choice between this and a 5.0 L Mustang--also a 2015.

You made a good choice.......agree with the all things V8 in any form though.

AKA chaoss · 07-05-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

I never ran anything more than about half throttle even when accelerating onto the interstates.

thegreatwhite · 07-05-2015, 11:12 PM

i wanna know how their getting 25.9 mpg out of a 6.4 liter.

zogster · 07-05-2015, 11:46 PM

Wow, the mileage is impressive. I can't believe they have that as a rental car, and with a manual too!?

drew peacock · 07-06-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenring

The close up shot of the paint looks like the surface of the moon.

yeah first thing i thought..

SSeniorMoment · 07-06-2015, 12:45 AM

Nice combination of power and the color looks great. Did you feel a lot of push in the turns?

I'm looking forward to going heads up with one and walking it.

07-05-2015, 08:51 PM	#1
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Rented 2015 Challenger Scat Pack RT Unplanned--but rented a 2015 Scat Pack RT this past week. Somewhat hesitant because we were driving from Salt Lake to Seattle and back and I was concerned about drivability and fuel costs; wife said--"Do it!" and we did. Turned out to be a great decision--turned the road trip into a fantastic run. Unfortunately, had to keep the speed in check: car was bright red and a magnet for attention; still had paper tags, no permanent license plate. Great road car, although the Camaro seems to have the edge; the Challenger seems to have more weight in the front, although I never pushed it anywhere close to the limits. The 6.4/392 hemi has a great sound, and tremendous power. Six-speed manual and clutch were extremely easy to work; used some of the time to teach my youngest daughter to drive a manual--she's 24 and vowed she never would; she picked it up immediately after 15 minutes in a parking lot. My wife said when we get ready to replace our 2014 Malibu 2.0 Turbo, the Challenger Scat Pack is a great candidate--much better sound and pizzazz and the highway mileage is almost equal to the Malibu; we averaged 25.9 mpg for the 2000 miles we put on the car, and 1700 or so was at 70-80 mph. Don't get me wrong--I wouldn't trade my Camaro V6 automatic for the Scat Pack, but I certainly enjoyed the experience. Attached Images

07-05-2015, 09:15 PM	#5
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	where did you rent it from? __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

07-05-2015, 09:19 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	V8 power in any form is awesome! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-05-2015, 09:03 PM	#2
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	The close up shot of the paint looks like the surface of the moon.

07-05-2015, 11:12 PM	#11
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	i wanna know how their getting 25.9 mpg out of a 6.4 liter.

07-05-2015, 11:46 PM	#12
zogster Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: IL Posts: 659	Wow, the mileage is impressive. I can't believe they have that as a rental car, and with a manual too!?

07-06-2015, 12:45 AM	#14
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	Nice combination of power and the color looks great. Did you feel a lot of push in the turns? I'm looking forward to going heads up with one and walking it.