I sat in the Dodge Challenger R/T - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rray200 · 10-28-2008, 10:02 AM

Out of curiosity, I went to the local Dodge dealership and and sat in a black '09 Challenger R/T with the 6-speed. I gotta say, I was impressed. Out of all the retro cars out there, its the most retro. You literally feel like you've gone back to the '70s when you sit in it, with the wide, cushy leather seats, very long hood and low roofline. Not to mention, the looks are killer. The one I sat in was the only one at the dealer. Once they get a couple more 6-speeds in, I'll take one out for a spin. I'll probably still get the Camaro anyways. But I want to check out the competition. I have to say though, the Challenger is one hot car, and very tempting.

Georgie · 10-28-2008, 10:08 AM

the car looks awesome

Moose · 10-28-2008, 10:24 AM

I passed a local dealer yesterday, and one of the salesmen was pulling out in a Challenger R/T, black also. Nice car.

I then hopped onto Interstate 95, where I observed the salesman "execrcising" the Challenger.

BowtieGuy · 10-28-2008, 10:25 AM

It's interior is the most retro because it's the most outdated. When you get beat by Ford in terms of interior styling, you know it's time to rethink things lol.

Georgie · 10-28-2008, 10:44 AM

better start thinking then

franknbeans · 10-28-2008, 11:35 AM

i agree. . . the interior is shit. . . Just as bad as the interior in my NITRO. . and the SRT-4 I had.

headpunter · 10-28-2008, 11:38 AM

if you were impressed with the challenger you will e blown away sitting in a new camaro. the interior is soooo much nicer. the srt-8 i sat in was fully optioned and it seemed spartan to me.

Moose · 10-28-2008, 11:43 AM

The Challenger is a nice car, and Chrysler should be commended for bringing it back.

That being said, I agree with the comments regarding the interior; nothing special. The Camaro's interior - far superior.

The Challenger's size is also an issue - it's HUGE.

BowtieGuy · 10-28-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

The Challenger is a nice car, and Chrysler should be commended for bringing it back.

That being said, I agree with the comments regarding the interior; nothing special. The Camaro's interior - far superior.

The Challenger's size is also an issue - it's HUGE.

No joke. It dwarfs the original, which is no "small" feat. Puns!

rray200 · 10-28-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

The Challenger is a nice car, and Chrysler should be commended for bringing it back.

That being said, I agree with the comments regarding the interior; nothing special. The Camaro's interior - far superior.

The Challenger's size is also an issue - it's HUGE.

Its on the big side, definitely. But that's actually part of the charm of this car and its retro styling. The proportions are excellent and the size actually makes the car look very intimidating, which is good. I thought the dash and interior were ok. If you sit in a Challenger, you'll see that its not really that much of an issue. It looks better up close than in the pictures. Its also a very comfortable car to sit in, more than most sports cars, with tons of space. You really get a full retro experience with the Challenger.

lalometalik · 10-28-2008, 12:04 PM

My GF and her sister saw a "Camaro" on the 710 here in Cali. she then text me with the news and i refuted and said NO, it was a Challenger. sure enough, they spotted a Hemi badging on the side...

I like how people confuse the Challenger for the Camaro, it proves there is anticipation, enthusiast or not

Moose · 10-28-2008, 12:13 PM

As I said earlier, the Challenger is a nice car. And aside from all of our thoughts/opinions, I'm glad Chrysler brought it back. IMO, we need more cars like it, as well as the Camaro. (even the Mustang

)

Which reminded me. Last night, I was headed through the small town I live outside of, and there was a Challenger SRT8, trying to pull out of the Ford dealer. Myself, as well as the car in the opposite lane, stopped to let the driver out. I thought to myself, "That's a cool car."

Apparently so did quite a few of the Ford salesmen I saw standing outside, watching it.

TaylorSF · 10-28-2008, 03:04 PM

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kevin2323 · 10-28-2008, 03:14 PM

wow taylor nice to see I have a fellow buddy from over on the challenger forum that is an enthusiast as well and can actually like 2 cars at once lol.

10-28-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
rray200 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 307	I sat in the Dodge Challenger R/T Out of curiosity, I went to the local Dodge dealership and and sat in a black '09 Challenger R/T with the 6-speed. I gotta say, I was impressed. Out of all the retro cars out there, its the most retro. You literally feel like you've gone back to the '70s when you sit in it, with the wide, cushy leather seats, very long hood and low roofline. Not to mention, the looks are killer. The one I sat in was the only one at the dealer. Once they get a couple more 6-speeds in, I'll take one out for a spin. I'll probably still get the Camaro anyways. But I want to check out the competition. I have to say though, the Challenger is one hot car, and very tempting.

10-28-2008, 10:25 AM	#4
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	It's interior is the most retro because it's the most outdated. When you get beat by Ford in terms of interior styling, you know it's time to rethink things lol. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

10-28-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	i agree. . . the interior is shit. . . Just as bad as the interior in my NITRO. . and the SRT-4 I had. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-28-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	if you were impressed with the challenger you will e blown away sitting in a new camaro. the interior is soooo much nicer. the srt-8 i sat in was fully optioned and it seemed spartan to me. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-28-2008, 12:04 PM	#11
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 694	My GF and her sister saw a "Camaro" on the 710 here in Cali. she then text me with the news and i refuted and said NO, it was a Challenger. sure enough, they spotted a Hemi badging on the side... I like how people confuse the Challenger for the Camaro, it proves there is anticipation, enthusiast or not __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

10-28-2008, 10:08 AM	#2
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	the car looks awesome

10-28-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I passed a local dealer yesterday, and one of the salesmen was pulling out in a Challenger R/T, black also. Nice car. I then hopped onto Interstate 95, where I observed the salesman "execrcising" the Challenger.

10-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	better start thinking then

10-28-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	The Challenger is a nice car, and Chrysler should be commended for bringing it back. That being said, I agree with the comments regarding the interior; nothing special. The Camaro's interior - far superior. The Challenger's size is also an issue - it's HUGE.

10-28-2008, 12:13 PM	#12
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	As I said earlier, the Challenger is a nice car. And aside from all of our thoughts/opinions, I'm glad Chrysler brought it back. IMO, we need more cars like it, as well as the Camaro. (even the Mustang ) Which reminded me. Last night, I was headed through the small town I live outside of, and there was a Challenger SRT8, trying to pull out of the Ford dealer. Myself, as well as the car in the opposite lane, stopped to let the driver out. I thought to myself, "That's a cool car." Apparently so did quite a few of the Ford salesmen I saw standing outside, watching it.

10-28-2008, 03:04 PM	#13
TaylorSF Drives: Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U Posts: 19	////////// Last edited by TaylorSF; 02-04-2009 at 12:31 PM. Reason: word wrong

10-28-2008, 03:14 PM	#14
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	wow taylor nice to see I have a fellow buddy from over on the challenger forum that is an enthusiast as well and can actually like 2 cars at once lol.

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