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I owned Challengers since 2010; started with a V6 then went to a V8. I was considering a Scat Pack, but when I drove it, I decided it was time to go a different direction. The horsepower was impressive, but there are too many underlying cons to ignore.
The first is quality. The timing chain issue is resolved, but it took aggressive social media for FCA to even acknowledge it. The sheet metal is paper thin; simply pressing a thumb on a fender or quarter panel will cause a dent. There are issues related to the 2008-14 manuals & 15+ autos. Premature rust is an issue gaining traction now.
The Challenger is made for straight line performance. While it handles curves better than many think, it's by no means a road course vehicle - the size & weight are evident there. The experience of driving a 2010-15 Camaro or 2008-14 Mustang is relative to their original pony car namesakes. The Challenger is more like the original Charger muscle car, rather than the original Challenger pony car.
I enjoyed my time owning Challengers, but I longed for something with slightly more power, smaller & more nimble. The 2015 Camaro SS/RS provides the pony car experience, which is a happy medium between a muscle car & sports car, so my wants are fulfilled.
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