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Looking at challengers R/T and SRT only. What do you folks say the pros/cons are and can give me your view on the car that own them. Thanks
 
The platform is shorter than the Charger but essentially the same. The normal comparo is the Challenger/Camaro/Mustang. Lots of differences, you should drive all three. I went thru this last summer so here ya go:
Mustang GT Upside: Fastest of the three, cheapest too. Downside: a dime a dozen, a much smaller car inside than the other two.
Camaro SS Upside: Very fast, not as common as the Mustang. Downside: Roof is way too low if you are over 6 ft tall (like a WWII pillbox window), silly looking dash/guages.
Challenger R/T: Upside: Looks like the original musclecar its based on, very comfortable, not all that common. Downside: Not quite as fast as the other two.

I got the Challenger R/T Classic myself and am very happy with it. FYI they are coming out soon with a new base model SRT Challenger that has the big motor but minus leather, NAV and other doodads for $39k which is $6k cheaper than a regular SRT (and you can get it in Plum Crazy Purple!) As a former MM owner I would not steer you wrong here.
 
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horrible blind spots

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This is true; reminds me alot of my old 73 Gran Torino fastback. You could always get a Kia Soul if you want great outward visibility.
 
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If you make a lot of power, put sticky tires on and remove "shift modulation" you will break stuff fast!!:eek:

Drive trains in all Chryslers are not built to take it like they used to be in the 60's!! Must be the Daimler engineering they got??:argue:

Nice looking but like all these days.....VERY EXPENSIVE!!:shake:
 
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The platform is shorter than the Charger but essentially the same. The normal comparo is the Challenger/Camaro/Mustang. Lots of differences, you should drive all three. I went thru this last summer so here ya go:
Mustang GT Upside: Fastest of the three, cheapest too. Downside: a dime a dozen, a much smaller car inside than the other two.
Camaro SS Upside: Very fast, not as common as the Mustang. Downside: Roof is way too low if you are over 6 ft tall (like a WWII pillbox window), silly looking dash/guages.
Challenger R/T: Upside: Looks like the original musclecar its based on, very comfortable, not all that common. Downside: Not quite as fast as the other two.

I got the Challenger R/T Classic myself and am very happy with it. FYI they are coming out soon with a new base model SRT Challenger that has the big motor but minus leather, NAV and other doodads for $39k which is $6k cheaper than a regular SRT (and you can get it in Plum Crazy Purple!) As a former MM owner I would not steer you wrong here.
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Hate the new Camaro. Love the new stangs but yes ate EVERYWHERE. I read up on that with upgrade drivetrain part which caught my eye. Can do without the doodads. Not looking to buy new maybe 2-3 yrs old with low miles. Not as fast but sure couple mods can fix that. I registered on a challenger forum so I can do my homework before I put a pen on ANY paper.
 
Here are the negative comments I have:

1. I kept looking in the side view mirror thinking a car was there and it was the hump in the quarter panel, it was kind of annoying.

2. The interiors are cheaply made, something about the texture of all the plastic.

positive comments:

1. larger interior than musctangs and camaros

2. sort of rare in comparison to mustangs and camaros

3. awesome styling.

That being said, I test drove one and was in the final stage of buying a Green with Envy SRT8 when I decided to first look at NavChap's DBP. Ironically I had an SXT challenger rental in CA when I went to look at the MM. It's still on my list of cars to own. At the time I just couldn't justify the extra cost of something that wasnt as rare and using it as a DD vs having less money invested and 2 MMs one to keep nice and another for DD service.
 
Comin' in Hot said:
Here are the negative comments I have:

1. I kept looking in the side view mirror thinking a car was there and it was the hump in the quarter panel, it was kind of annoying.

2. The interiors are cheaply made, something about the texture of all the plastic.

positive comments:

1. larger interior than musctangs and camaros

2. sort of rare in comparison to mustangs and camaros

3. awesome styling.

That being said, I test drove one and was in the final stage of buying a Green with Envy SRT8 when I decided to first look at NavChap's DBP. Ironically I had an SXT challenger rental in CA when I went to look at the MM. It's still on my list of cars to own. At the time I just couldn't justify the extra cost of something that wasnt as rare and using it as a DD vs having less money invested and 2 MMs one to keep nice and another for DD service.
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I didn't find it all that roomy on the inside, maybe in the backseat, I find my Mustang to be roomier.

Also, felt like the seat in the Challenger was digging in my side. Love the seats in the Mustang, in fact one day I'd love to have the front seats in the Marauder


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I would rock out an SRT-8 Challenger. They are pretty darn nice. Lots of nice mods available and supercharger kits too.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom
 
PonyUP said:
I didn't find it all that roomy on the inside, maybe in the backseat, I find my Mustang to be roomier.

Also, felt like the seat in the Challenger was digging in my side. Love the seats in the Mustang, in fact one day I'd love to have the front seats in the Marauder


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I'm not small by any means lol and I drove a 2012 shelby gt 500 for about 5 minutes and hated every second of it, no hip room, even less shoulder room. This was not a problem in the challenger
 
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I'm not small by any means lol and I drove a 2012 shelby gt 500 for about 5 minutes and hated every second of it, no hip room, even less shoulder room. This was not a problem in the challenger
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Interesting, I can't speak for the Shelby, but I'm a rather large fellow myself, and I have plenty of room

But comfort is a lot like cars, it's different for everyone


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