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MerF · 01-07-2009, 03:22 PM

http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...all-seen-9868/

I can't believe their primary gripe is how "un-retro" the Camaro looks and the interior. Apparently a pony car only looks good if it doesn't have any new life to it.

Challenger fans griping about the interior of the Camaro. That's funny.

At least they are relatively aware that the SS will stomp a hole in the SRT8...but the laughable part is they are convincing themselves that performance doesn't matter.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-07-2009, 03:24 PM

less expensive performance at that.

And, yes, I'm following you......

zebra · 01-07-2009, 03:31 PM

i just looked at a challenger the other day...

the only exterior imagination they used was trying to figure out how to not make it completely out of plate steel. the interior used no imagination at all... "hmm. we have a bunch of magnum/charger interiors left. let's use that!"

Moose · 01-07-2009, 03:36 PM

Eh, I'm not concerned with what some of the Challenger faithful may say.

What more needs to be said after;

1. The rave reviews the Concept received when it first appeared as well as the same reviews for the close-to-concept production model.

2. Styling that embraces the Camaro's past, while taking cues from the C6, Raptor, as well as the '69, to offer unique styling so much so that Ford has restyled their Mustang in order to get away from the too-retro look and compete with the modern looks of the 5th Gen. Camaro.

3. While I like the Challenger and hope for its success, look at its size in comparison to the Camaro. And with that size difference, the rear seating is very limited!

Also, how can you be excited over an interior lifted almost exactly as it appears in the Chrysler 300?

The Challenger folks are just very loyal to their Challenger as we are to our Camaro. I respect their loyalty, but question comments from a few.

MerF · 01-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

And, yes, I'm following you......

*GTAHVIT* · 01-07-2009, 03:54 PM

LOL

SoFlaZ · 01-07-2009, 04:01 PM

:bangdesk::slice::middlefinger:Those ladies better be prepared for the Camaro to hit the streets and whoop them

And thay are saying the Camaro's interior looks cheap? ROFLMAO

Speedy1975 · 01-07-2009, 04:07 PM

Honestly, I think the chally interior looks way more classy than that of the Camaro

The performance and price point of the Camaro are really something though.

SSmoked · 01-07-2009, 04:12 PM

who the hell they to talk about performance. the colbalt ss would tear the srt-8 a new whole on the track.

but the look of the car is personal preference. if they dont like my rear end so be it. over time they will get use to it.

Fast1 · 01-07-2009, 05:32 PM

People like what they like. For the most part, I don't care what people say or think concerning my taste.

*The_Blur* · 01-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

Eh, I'm not concerned with what some of the Challenger faithful may say.

What more needs to be said after;

1. The rave reviews the Concept received when it first appeared as well as the same reviews for the close-to-concept production model.

2. Styling that embraces the Camaro's past, while taking cues from the C6, Raptor, as well as the '69, to offer unique styling so much so that Ford has restyled their Mustang in order to get away from the too-retro look and compete with the modern looks of the 5th Gen. Camaro.

3. While I like the Challenger and hope for its success, look at its size in comparison to the Camaro. And with that size difference, the rear seating is very limited!

Also, how can you be excited over an interior lifted almost exactly as it appears in the Chrysler 300?

The Challenger folks are just very loyal to their Challenger as we are to our Camaro. I respect their loyalty, but question comments from a few.

I couldn't agree with you more. I respect their domestic car appreciation, and they have chosen a top-notch car to support, but the bread and butter of a muscle car is its performance.

Justin · 01-07-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmoked

who the hell they to talk about performance. the colbalt ss would tear the srt-8 a new whole on the track.

but the look of the car is personal preference. if they dont like my rear end so be it. over time they will get use to it.

Yup. They're gonna be lookin' at it quite often too. ^_^

TaylorRyanSS · 01-07-2009, 10:01 PM

haha I was reading some of the comments and they are soooo jealous! The challenger is alright looking but compared to the Camaro it looks like a giant boat. The challenger is so boring looking, I saw one on the freeway the other day. And the interior looks like every other dodge car, you can't tell if your in a charger, challenger or a ram for that matter. Don't get me wrong, it still is an awesome muscle car, just way to boring looking for my taste.

"Its funny I'm not interested at all and I'm a GM guy to some extreme.
The rear ends reminds me of another car but I cant place it for the life of me,sad it doesn't hold to the original camaro heritage.The interior looks ok as far as materials used but what is up with the ugly gages and fringes.
Perfect car for a bling king/Flash Cat!!!"

haha I am still laughing at this comment from the website, I would rather have a bling king/Flash Cat car than a plain and boring 2 ton boat

RANT OVER LOL

One Mean Chevy · 01-07-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerF

http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...all-seen-9868/

I can't believe their primary gripe is how "un-retro" the Camaro looks and the interior. Apparently a pony car only looks good if it doesn't have any new life to it.

I can, when I went to see the Challenger in Person and up Close. I made it clear to the Salesman, that was waving me in when I was driving up, that I was waiting on the Camaro and just want to see the Challenger up Close.

His Defense was "Man they change the Camaro It doesn't look like the first pictures its not Retro any more they Modernized it." On the inside after that I was

. It took all I had to keep from

in his face. I told him, I know thats why I like it. Especially the way the back comes out from the rest of the Car. Like its ready to Pounce. After a little more talk I left without getting a complete look at it.

Went to another Dealer. After about 6 mins of looking at 5 Challengers outside, A Salesman approached me I made it clear to the Salesman that I was waiting on the Camaro and just want to see the Challenger up Close.

To make a Long Story Short this Salesman took me inside to look at and sit in the SRT8. Was not Impressed with the inside of Challenger Boring. The Outside of the Challenger is not bold and sharp enough for me.

01-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	Challenger forums un-impressed http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...all-seen-9868/ I can't believe their primary gripe is how "un-retro" the Camaro looks and the interior. Apparently a pony car only looks good if it doesn't have any new life to it. Challenger fans griping about the interior of the Camaro. That's funny. At least they are relatively aware that the SS will stomp a hole in the SRT8...but the laughable part is they are convincing themselves that performance doesn't matter. Last edited by MerF; 01-07-2009 at 03:37 PM. Reason: Edited link to point to page 1 of thread.

01-07-2009, 03:24 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	less expensive performance at that. And, yes, I'm following you...... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-07-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i just looked at a challenger the other day... the only exterior imagination they used was trying to figure out how to not make it completely out of plate steel. the interior used no imagination at all... "hmm. we have a bunch of magnum/charger interiors left. let's use that!" __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	LOL __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-07-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	Honestly, I think the chally interior looks way more classy than that of the Camaro The performance and price point of the Camaro are really something though. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

01-07-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Eh, I'm not concerned with what some of the Challenger faithful may say. What more needs to be said after; 1. The rave reviews the Concept received when it first appeared as well as the same reviews for the close-to-concept production model. 2. Styling that embraces the Camaro's past, while taking cues from the C6, Raptor, as well as the '69, to offer unique styling so much so that Ford has restyled their Mustang in order to get away from the too-retro look and compete with the modern looks of the 5th Gen. Camaro. 3. While I like the Challenger and hope for its success, look at its size in comparison to the Camaro. And with that size difference, the rear seating is very limited! Also, how can you be excited over an interior lifted almost exactly as it appears in the Chrysler 300? The Challenger folks are just very loyal to their Challenger as we are to our Camaro. I respect their loyalty, but question comments from a few.

01-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#7
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	:bangdesk::slice::middlefinger:Those ladies better be prepared for the Camaro to hit the streets and whoop them And thay are saying the Camaro's interior looks cheap? ROFLMAO

01-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#9
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	who the hell they to talk about performance. the colbalt ss would tear the srt-8 a new whole on the track. but the look of the car is personal preference. if they dont like my rear end so be it. over time they will get use to it. __________________

01-07-2009, 05:32 PM	#10
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	People like what they like. For the most part, I don't care what people say or think concerning my taste.

01-07-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	haha I was reading some of the comments and they are soooo jealous! The challenger is alright looking but compared to the Camaro it looks like a giant boat. The challenger is so boring looking, I saw one on the freeway the other day. And the interior looks like every other dodge car, you can't tell if your in a charger, challenger or a ram for that matter. Don't get me wrong, it still is an awesome muscle car, just way to boring looking for my taste. "Its funny I'm not interested at all and I'm a GM guy to some extreme. The rear ends reminds me of another car but I cant place it for the life of me,sad it doesn't hold to the original camaro heritage.The interior looks ok as far as materials used but what is up with the ugly gages and fringes. Perfect car for a bling king/Flash Cat!!!" haha I am still laughing at this comment from the website, I would rather have a bling king/Flash Cat car than a plain and boring 2 ton boat RANT OVER LOL __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

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