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RubyCamaro · 02-21-2011, 04:37 PM

I had some time on my hands today waiting to pick up the Rx my MD called in to the drug store. I have been wanting to drive a Challenger since it was about the only thing I didn't test drive before I bought my Camaro. I drove the 6 cylinder as I wanted to compare apples to apples. I must say if I had driven it before I would have had to think about it some. I don't know if they changed anything in the '11s but the interior was nice. It actually has functional sun visors, was comfortable & I liked the look of it. It did not seem to me to have quite the get-up-and-go of my Ruby but I didn't get on it too hard. I got a bit of a smile, but not quite permagrin. The sticker price for the '11 was about what I ended up paying for my Ruby. It pretty much had the options I would have wanted. No remote start - I'd definately miss that, but those can be added aftermarket. I got on-line once I got home & found it does not have as much HP as Ruby. In the end I'm still happier with Ruby. And now I know, no more wondering (not that I really had any doubt). But it was a fun way to kill some time.

justa25thTA · 02-21-2011, 04:51 PM

I do like the Nav system that is available for the Chargers.

camarowa · 02-21-2011, 06:06 PM

The 2011 v6 challenger has a completely new engine compared the previous years. The new engine (penstar?) is rated at appr. 300hp compared to 250hp in the earlier years. IMHO the new v6 challenger is completely different car than before. Co-worker just bought the r/t (actually drove him to the dealership 2hrs away), and think it is quite a nice car.

CarolinaChick · 02-21-2011, 06:16 PM

My husband & I own a 2010 R/T Classic Challenger. It's very spacious and rides so nice. He tried to get me to look at the V6 Chally's before I got my Camaro but I wasn't having that.

midnighter · 02-21-2011, 06:30 PM

I hope to pick an R/T up an a couple of years but hang on to my Camaro.

Cam#7 · 02-22-2011, 05:03 PM

I was configuring these over the week on the Dodge website. There's really nothing that strikes me about their interior. I couldn't believe that every model had only one color selection for an interior.

I did like that summer tires were options versus requirements for the RT and SRT.

2ndgenz28 · 02-22-2011, 06:22 PM

Its them Furds that would make your a traitor.

The enemy of GMs enemy is OUR friend.

02-21-2011, 04:37 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	No traitor but drove a Challenger today I had some time on my hands today waiting to pick up the Rx my MD called in to the drug store. I have been wanting to drive a Challenger since it was about the only thing I didn't test drive before I bought my Camaro. I drove the 6 cylinder as I wanted to compare apples to apples. I must say if I had driven it before I would have had to think about it some. I don't know if they changed anything in the '11s but the interior was nice. It actually has functional sun visors, was comfortable & I liked the look of it. It did not seem to me to have quite the get-up-and-go of my Ruby but I didn't get on it too hard. I got a bit of a smile, but not quite permagrin. The sticker price for the '11 was about what I ended up paying for my Ruby. It pretty much had the options I would have wanted. No remote start - I'd definately miss that, but those can be added aftermarket. I got on-line once I got home & found it does not have as much HP as Ruby. In the end I'm still happier with Ruby. And now I know, no more wondering (not that I really had any doubt). But it was a fun way to kill some time. __________________

02-21-2011, 04:51 PM	#2
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	I do like the Nav system that is available for the Chargers. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

02-21-2011, 06:06 PM	#3
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	The 2011 v6 challenger has a completely new engine compared the previous years. The new engine (penstar?) is rated at appr. 300hp compared to 250hp in the earlier years. IMHO the new v6 challenger is completely different car than before. Co-worker just bought the r/t (actually drove him to the dealership 2hrs away), and think it is quite a nice car. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

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02-21-2011, 06:16 PM	#4
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02-22-2011, 05:03 PM	#6
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	I was configuring these over the week on the Dodge website. There's really nothing that strikes me about their interior. I couldn't believe that every model had only one color selection for an interior. I did like that summer tires were options versus requirements for the RT and SRT.

02-22-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Its them Furds that would make your a traitor. The enemy of GMs enemy is OUR friend.