My RT

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

ya i drove one 3 times now. they are badass. i just wish they were a bit slimmer because they handle like crap.

but as this thread states...........its all about individual taste

Just imagine if those things would lose some weight. Dodge definitely needs to shoot for a diet in 2011.

[SSR]

No roast from me, like a lot of the forum I belive the Challenger is the most retro of the 3, waiting to drive a Camaro to see if it fits me. Maybe give Dodge a shot, but the dealers in my area think a lot of them. Sticking with American made though!

[MaroSS]

I had an SRT8 Charger and personally i believe they are a big rip off ... Idk about the Challenger but the Brakes on mine were SUPER CHEAP! Im talking about 9,000 and i had to get new brake pads because they were completely eaten up and thats not because of hard braking. It was weird ... but other than that im not to fond of dodge's service. I mean the power is definitely there AND the weight lol but everything else was cool.

[MaroSS]

Originally Posted by rham48

I suppose muscle car forums will never change and everybody will have an opinion as to why their car is "better" than others. I love muscle cars - period. They have always held a fascination for me, regardless of make, model or year: They are simply very cool. My first was a 74 Camaro (almost a 67), my current, a 09 Challenger. When my wife and I decided to buy a muscle car, we considered them all. She was hooked on the Camaro and I was leaning towards the Challenger, but was intrigued by the new Camaro. I have always loved Mopar, particularly the 70's Cuda's and Road Runner's.

In making my decision, I recognized I'm not 16 years old anymore, I knew I would not be racing every other muscle car I saw on the street, and I would not be running from the police or chasing my buddies on neighborhood streets with tight turns. I did know that when I found the right car, it would "speak" to me and there would be no doubt it was the right car. For me, that car is the Challenger - I have never loved a car like I do this RT. It has everything I wanted and more. Plus, my wife fell in love with it as soon as she test drove it. Plus, plus, I can modify it and turn it into a "super" muscle car with over 1000 hp if I want to.

Regardless, for those of you sitting on the fence as to which car you want, wait till you find "the one." For me, my Challenger is the most kick ass car on the road - any road. Give me a Ferrari and I would sell it to buy more Challengers (OK, maybe even a Camaro for Sundays and a Shelby Mustang for Mondays). Do some research, be patient and don't base your entire decision on magazine articles, peer pressure or opinions from all knowing "experts."

Now, let the barbecue begin...

The Challenger from what I hear are niceeee and the brakes are actually designed for the car lmao ... but good for you man enjoy the ride ... For me ... My Camaro yelled my name when i first saw it. The Charger kinda whispered it an i had to do a double take to hear it ... but the Camaro grabbed my attention by the neck

[Zabo]

Recently sat in and fiddled around in one. LOVED the space, but being a college student/recent grad and no family to haul around I couldn't cope with the used price of 35K. Not to mention the dealership, which I respect greatly, wouldn't let anyone out in one until they were on the cusp of a deal and signed a lengthy waiver.

Funny thing was that I knew why and had seen that very car on the side of the road many times, with Ohio State Highway patrol on their rear. The Challenger REALLY is a nice car, plenty of straight line power for cruising and quite comfortable. Sounds very good too for a stock exhaust, better IMO than the Camaro.

Last minute pre post edit: I was going to say that it was priced out of my league. But, after looking at an R/T F package, this is not the case. In fact, the 1SS, R/T F, and Base GT cars are all most likely to be priced in the same area around my time of purchase. Kinda floored here TBH. rham, I really think I see what you saw in the Pony trio. Nice R/T though, nonetheless.

[comiskeybum]

Originally Posted by Zabo

Recently sat in and fiddled around in one. LOVED the space, but being a college student/recent grad and no family to haul around I couldn't cope with the used price of 35K. Not to mention the dealership, which I respect greatly, wouldn't let anyone out in one until they were on the cusp of a deal and signed a lengthy waiver.

Funny thing was that I knew why and had seen that very car on the side of the road many times, with Ohio State Highway patrol on their rear. The Challenger REALLY is a nice car, plenty of straight line power for cruising and quite comfortable. Sounds very good too for a stock exhaust, better IMO than the Camaro.

Last minute pre post edit: I was going to say that it was priced out of my league. But, after looking at an R/T F package, this is not the case. In fact, the 1SS, R/T F, and Base GT cars are all most likely to be priced in the same area around my time of purchase. Kinda floored here TBH. rham, I really think I see what you saw in the Pony trio. Nice R/T though, nonetheless.

thats a crappy dealer then. i test drove a SRT8 for god's sake and all they wanted was to copy my license.

[Dan79]

Originally Posted by rham48

I suppose muscle car forums will never change and everybody will have an opinion as to why their car is "better" than others. I love muscle cars - period. They have always held a fascination for me, regardless of make, model or year: They are simply very cool. My first was a 74 Camaro (almost a 67), my current, a 09 Challenger. When my wife and I decided to buy a muscle car, we considered them all. She was hooked on the Camaro and I was leaning towards the Challenger, but was intrigued by the new Camaro. I have always loved Mopar, particularly the 70's Cuda's and Road Runner's.

In making my decision, I recognized I'm not 16 years old anymore, I knew I would not be racing every other muscle car I saw on the street, and I would not be running from the police or chasing my buddies on neighborhood streets with tight turns. I did know that when I found the right car, it would "speak" to me and there would be no doubt it was the right car. For me, that car is the Challenger - I have never loved a car like I do this RT. It has everything I wanted and more. Plus, my wife fell in love with it as soon as she test drove it. Plus, plus, I can modify it and turn it into a "super" muscle car with over 1000 hp if I want to.

Regardless, for those of you sitting on the fence as to which car you want, wait till you find "the one." For me, my Challenger is the most kick ass car on the road - any road. Give me a Ferrari and I would sell it to buy more Challengers (OK, maybe even a Camaro for Sundays and a Shelby Mustang for Mondays). Do some research, be patient and don't base your entire decision on magazine articles, peer pressure or opinions from all knowing "experts."

Now, let the barbecue begin...

I know what you mean. As soon as I saw my Charger I had to have it and the love affair is still on. I look forward to driving it every day.

[Justcallme61]

Amen. I may be shunned for this one but I've actually been leaning towards a new Acura TL. They're sooo nice. I love Camaros to death but I just can't afford one. Even the 4th gens are usually 5k over book for no apparent reason.

[Justcallme61]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I bought a Camaro but it wasn't "speaking" to me. It was a ZR1 that "spoke" to me and I totally saw me in it but.....my wallet gave it the "hand".

LOL ain't that the truth. I think the ZR1 was designed to speak all names and languages.

[diddiyo]

this thread needs more challenger pics

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

this thread needs more challenger pics

[anthonybyram]

Dealership here has a black on black R/T, with moonroof and 20 inch Cragar style wheels on it. Showing $36,600 on the window sticker! And Yea, its got a HEMI! Great looking cars youve got there!

[HEMI DAVE]

Some more

[Marvelous]

orange on black rims = sexy