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Speedy1975 · 03-17-2011, 11:13 AM

Cost is a big part of it for sure. I almost bought a Camaro. I just couldn't get dealers to "deal" with me on one. They were all talking $5K to $10K over sticker back in Feb 09' when I was shopping cash in hand. One dealer literally let me walk out of their sales office with a check in my hand to order a 2SS RS in Inferno Orange.

I went and test drove the Challenger and loved it. Never thought I'd own a Dodge as I thought they were POS, but the car blew me away. Comfortable, stunning in looks, and plenty of power. I looked at the SRT and the R/T. At the time I purchased the big three were in trouble and Dodge had very special pricing on the R/T but not the SRT. This special pricing made the SRT $11K more than the R/T I purchased. I decided to go with the R/T with full intentions of making it much more of a car than the SRT and stay within the same over all price range.

SO, I built the motor, supercharged, suspension, etc. I recently added DSS Level 5 axles which put me over the price of a SRT by about $1500, but my car is nearly 600RWHP now (add 15% for crank and it's about 670). I accomplished my goal. I knew Dodge would never build a car with that much power.

However, had I bought a GT500, I'd be about the same money. For a $800 tune and single pulley swap I could be at 700RWHP.

If you wanna buy a car that can have amazing power for very little effort I don't see how you can beat a GT500. Not liking the looks is subjective but I don't think anyone can argue that they are a powerhouse.

I eventually went back and test drove a 2SS RS Camaro and honestly it just wasn't for me. So, we've now started looking at the Mustangs as a second hot rod to keep the Challenger company. I'd love to have a GT500. My only complaint is that the interior is a little cramped compared to my Challenger.

03-17-2011, 11:13 AM	#10483
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,244	Cost is a big part of it for sure. I almost bought a Camaro. I just couldn't get dealers to "deal" with me on one. They were all talking $5K to $10K over sticker back in Feb 09' when I was shopping cash in hand. One dealer literally let me walk out of their sales office with a check in my hand to order a 2SS RS in Inferno Orange. I went and test drove the Challenger and loved it. Never thought I'd own a Dodge as I thought they were POS, but the car blew me away. Comfortable, stunning in looks, and plenty of power. I looked at the SRT and the R/T. At the time I purchased the big three were in trouble and Dodge had very special pricing on the R/T but not the SRT. This special pricing made the SRT $11K more than the R/T I purchased. I decided to go with the R/T with full intentions of making it much more of a car than the SRT and stay within the same over all price range. SO, I built the motor, supercharged, suspension, etc. I recently added DSS Level 5 axles which put me over the price of a SRT by about $1500, but my car is nearly 600RWHP now (add 15% for crank and it's about 670). I accomplished my goal. I knew Dodge would never build a car with that much power. However, had I bought a GT500, I'd be about the same money. For a $800 tune and single pulley swap I could be at 700RWHP. If you wanna buy a car that can have amazing power for very little effort I don't see how you can beat a GT500. Not liking the looks is subjective but I don't think anyone can argue that they are a powerhouse. I eventually went back and test drove a 2SS RS Camaro and honestly it just wasn't for me. So, we've now started looking at the Mustangs as a second hot rod to keep the Challenger company. I'd love to have a GT500. My only complaint is that the interior is a little cramped compared to my Challenger.