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Romeloc · 05-11-2010, 09:03 AM

nice car and congrats

formuladan · 05-11-2010, 09:18 AM

Welcome. Actually, when the Camaro and Challenger concept cars came out in 2006 I really liked the Challenger better. I still like the new RT Classic a lot. I looked at a Challenger before I ordered my Camaro. It was the only other car I was considering. The Camaro ended up being a better fit for me but you can't go wrong with either IMO.

IDMTfirefighter · 05-11-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaSSRS

The Challenger is an awesome car, I own an 06 charger and love it. I will eventually own a challenger also, just gotta pay off the camaro first. I have always been a Chevy/Dodge guy and come from a devoted Dodge family. The SRT Challenger is just overpriced brand new. Welcome to the forum and do you belong to LXforums.com? I am over there as bananadaytona#1964.

I'm on three different challenger forums but not LX. might have to check them out as well

jmcbeth · 05-11-2010, 12:51 PM

A retired member of the Air Force, a firefighter and a Challenger owner. You chose wisely on all three accounts. I am a Camaro owner, but the Challenger turns my head every time I see one. Best retro ever.

Oh, and thanks for your service...

wlivingston04 · 05-11-2010, 02:50 PM

as a previous owner of a R/T challenger (totaled) I definately understand you love for both of these cars, THEY ARE AWESOME!

I really liked the challenger for the 5 short months that I did have it, lol, I think in a about a year I will trade in my v6 camaro for a srt8 challenger....I miss the aggressive v8 engine :tear:

prostock69 · 05-11-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IDMTfirefighter

Well first off I'm not a Camaro owner.
2009 Challenger owner...gasp...lol
Anyway I find it refreshing to know that car lovers are car lovers.
While the Camaro did not make the final cut as I shopped for my Air Force retirement gift to myself last year, it was in the running. The Challengers clear retro-styling won me over.
The Camaro is a tough looking car though. It's got aggressive exterior styling and I still find myself doing a double take when I see one.
Anyway thought you might like to know a Challenger owner digs your ride as well.

My hubby and I dig your ride too! We love the Challenger (SRT8) and even thought about buying one in addition to the Camaro. We can't seem to justify paying over 40k for it.

DewMan · 05-11-2010, 04:26 PM

I considered a Challenger also but given my history with Camaro I ended up ordering the Chevy.

I always risk running into the person in front of me whenever a Challenger passes by.

And as others have stated... A heartfelt Thank You for your service.

MyIBMssRS · 05-11-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz_FL

well I guess that makes us even because I always do a double take when I see a challenger on the road

they are a sweet ride and I wouldn't hesitate to add one to my collection if I had the extra cash.

Me too!
No knock on the Mustang, because I like them too, but there are so many on the road that I don't think twice when I see one. But Camaros and Challengers always catch my attention.

OHIOSS · 05-11-2010, 08:43 PM

I too would love to own both, hell I would like to own the Mustang too. I checked out the Challenger but the dealer was an a-hole and I think Dodge made a huge mistake with the interior of the Challenger. The interior looks almost identical to my Dodge Charger.

I am a GM guy at heart and I told everyone I know that I was going to order a new Camaro if they made the concept car into a production car. I will have to say that everytime I see a Challenger I think "wow, what a great looking car!"

Welcome to the forum.

Russ

2SSARMY · 05-11-2010, 08:44 PM

Challenger SRT8 was my choice up until the camaro came out. Never looked back.

First GM car and not going to be my last! z06 here I come!

MyIBMssRS · 05-11-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockandawe

Wish they would have that orange for the Camaro,I would have gotten that instead of VR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDMTfirefighter

LOL actually it's TorRed but it looks orange in photos for some reason.

People say the Camaro orange looks red, and here we are saying the Challenger red looks orange. Kinda ironic.

loccs831 · 05-11-2010, 10:32 PM

i myself was gonna buy a challenger until i rented a 2010 camaro ss from budget rent a car, i went with the rented camaro to the local dealership that same day and ordered my 2SS/RS IMO haha

Lor5150 · 05-11-2010, 10:38 PM

Welcome! Love your car! Muscle cars rule, and that's that!! Enjoy your retirement..be safe in that hot ride!!

songsj · 05-12-2010, 03:00 AM

If the Challenger and Camaro were the same price I think I would go for the Challenger.
Has such a sweet retro look. I think both these cars are over priced so the Challenger is out for me. Too bad 'cause they look sweet.

05-11-2010, 09:03 AM	#43
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	nice car and congrats __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

05-11-2010, 09:18 AM	#44
formuladan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 155	Welcome. Actually, when the Camaro and Challenger concept cars came out in 2006 I really liked the Challenger better. I still like the new RT Classic a lot. I looked at a Challenger before I ordered my Camaro. It was the only other car I was considering. The Camaro ended up being a better fit for me but you can't go wrong with either IMO. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Silver/Black Auto/RS/Sunroof/20" Polished Rims

05-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#47
wlivingston04 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	as a previous owner of a R/T challenger (totaled) I definately understand you love for both of these cars, THEY ARE AWESOME! I really liked the challenger for the 5 short months that I did have it, lol, I think in a about a year I will trade in my v6 camaro for a srt8 challenger....I miss the aggressive v8 engine :tear: __________________ Live, Laugh, Love....

05-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#49
DewMan Owner of "Thunderstruck!" Drives: '10 2LT/RS/A6/sunroof CGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Bay FL Posts: 203	Nice Ride! I considered a Challenger also but given my history with Camaro I ended up ordering the Chevy. I always risk running into the person in front of me whenever a Challenger passes by. And as others have stated... A heartfelt Thank You for your service.

05-11-2010, 10:32 PM	#54
loccs831 Drives: 2007 Ford F250 turbo diesel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: monterey, CA Posts: 116	i myself was gonna buy a challenger until i rented a 2010 camaro ss from budget rent a car, i went with the rented camaro to the local dealership that same day and ordered my 2SS/RS IMO haha __________________ 1100 Ordered 4/19/2010 3000 4/28/2010 TPW 5/10/2010 3300 4/30/2010 3400 5/11/2010 order broadcasted 3800 5/13/2010 VIN 2G1FK1EJ9A9221396 4200 5/13/2010 ETA Milpitas, CA 5/25/2010-update ETA 5/21/10 delivery to Industry 5/26/10 delivered to dealer 5/26/10 Camaro at it's new home in my garage!

05-11-2010, 12:51 PM	#46
jmcbeth THR 2SS/RS Supercharged Drives: 1st and 5th Gen Camaros Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 468 View My Garage	A retired member of the Air Force, a firefighter and a Challenger owner. You chose wisely on all three accounts. I am a Camaro owner, but the Challenger turns my head every time I see one. Best retro ever. Oh, and thanks for your service...

05-11-2010, 08:43 PM	#51
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I too would love to own both, hell I would like to own the Mustang too. I checked out the Challenger but the dealer was an a-hole and I think Dodge made a huge mistake with the interior of the Challenger. The interior looks almost identical to my Dodge Charger. I am a GM guy at heart and I told everyone I know that I was going to order a new Camaro if they made the concept car into a production car. I will have to say that everytime I see a Challenger I think "wow, what a great looking car!" Welcome to the forum. Russ

05-11-2010, 08:44 PM	#52
2SSARMY Account Suspended Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 1,125	Challenger SRT8 was my choice up until the camaro came out. Never looked back. First GM car and not going to be my last! z06 here I come!

05-11-2010, 10:38 PM	#55
Lor5150 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 117	Welcome! Love your car! Muscle cars rule, and that's that!! Enjoy your retirement..be safe in that hot ride!! __________________ MEET BLADE

05-12-2010, 03:00 AM	#56
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	If the Challenger and Camaro were the same price I think I would go for the Challenger. Has such a sweet retro look. I think both these cars are over priced so the Challenger is out for me. Too bad 'cause they look sweet.

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