My Buddy Dumped His Rustang...

INTIMIDAT3R · 04-26-2011, 07:41 PM

My buddy got tired of me giving him s**t about his '08 base model 'stang. Decided to go back to his "MOPAR or no car" motto.

As you can see, my "Deuce" is NOT impressed or one bit intimidated...

He started bragging about how much more horsepower his Challenger SE has over my Deuce and how he can't wait to race me. Not being sure about this, I did some checking.

Here are the results...

2010 Challenger SE

Engine size: 3.5 L
Cam type: Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Cylinders: V6
Valves: 24
Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm
Curb Weight: 3719 lbs

2010 Camaro LT/RS

Base engine size: 3.6 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V6
Valves: 24
Horsepower: 312 hp @ 6500 rpm
Curb Weight: 3742 lbs

He's in for a rude awakening when we race.

However, it's hard to believe my Deuce is 23 lbs heavier than his "lead sled".

Though it's only an SE, I still like his Challenger. A Challanger is a Challenger no matter how anemic the V-6 engine is.

Ladybugsmom · 04-26-2011, 07:46 PM

Deuce and his new friend... They actually look really nice together - wouldn't mind that pair in my garage!!

IROCanSS · 04-26-2011, 07:46 PM

V6 Chally... UT oh. The V8 is slow enough! Your old Cruze could have taken him! He doesn't have a chance against either of your Camaros!

INTIMIDAT3R · 04-26-2011, 07:46 PM

Don't get me wrong, I do like his Challenger and told him so. Even a Challenger with a V6 is a good looking car.

He got the SE V6 because the SRT/8 with V8 gets hit with the gas guzzler tax and it was almost $50K.

This one was a 2010 base model on closeout and he got it for $23K. It's only options are the red jewel paint and 18" aluminum rims with touring tires.

Definitely can tell the difference between my RS V6 with sport suspension and his touring suspension. Carving curves creates some body roll on his "lead sled".

IROCanSS · 04-26-2011, 07:48 PM

I love Challengers. They are great cruisers. Much better every day car than a camaro but lacking in performance for the money. They make up for it in ride and class.

ltrcola · 04-26-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

You and I both know that, but I didn't have the heart to tell him that or rub it in yet, but he's already bragging his Challenger has 325 HP vs my 312 HP in Deuce.

I wonder where he got 325? The Dodge website says the v-6 makes 305 hp. I guess he'll find out soon enough, lol.

CamaroSS426 · 04-26-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

I love Challengers. They are great cruisers. Much better every day car than a camaro but lacking in performance for the money. They make up for it in ride and class.

RubyCamaro · 04-26-2011, 09:08 PM

They do make a nice pair together. I test drove a Challenger & it was nice but not as nice as my Camaro.

Devon · 04-26-2011, 09:11 PM

Your friend is a lucky guy to own such a nice car and get a great deal in it. A bit misguided, but lucky none the less.

Bone · 04-26-2011, 09:40 PM

The new 5th gen Camaro has so much more character, Styling, Stance and persona.

ViperTomcat · 04-26-2011, 10:45 PM

How did he get that 325 number?

The 2010 V6 was the 3.5L with 250/250.

Its not even close to fair race.

Also, no R/T should have had a gas guzzler tax and wouldnt even be close to 50K. You sure he wasnt looking at a SRT8? A heavily loaded and dealer markup'ed SRT8 can hit 50K, and it does have a GG tax.

Scrappy Doo · 04-26-2011, 11:12 PM

Should of sent him up north a ways. There are new 2010 rt's sitting around for 27-28k....

As a side note, i like the challengers. It's a nice ride.

bmwdon · 04-27-2011, 05:47 AM

yeah, a v6 challenger is for somebody who has no interest in performance....it's just too heavy a car to be pushed for a 250 or 305 hp engine that makes low torque. looks ok, but got nothing to back it up. A RT would be the least "acceptable" engine, and without the track package, the regular seats in the RT were kinda mushy and didn't hug at all. Too bad he didn't do like scrappy said, pay the extra 4K and get a used rt atleast.

TOMS1SS · 04-27-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltrcola

I wonder where he got 325? The Dodge website says the v-6 makes 305 hp. I guess he'll find out soon enough, lol.

Must be a K&N air filter.

04-26-2011, 07:41 PM	#1
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	My Buddy Dumped His Rustang... My buddy got tired of me giving him st about his '08 base model 'stang. Decided to go back to his "MOPAR or no car" motto. As you can see, my "Deuce" is NOT impressed or one bit intimidated... He started bragging about how much more horsepower his Challenger SE has over my Deuce and how he can't wait to race me. Not being sure about this, I did some checking. Here are the results... 2010 Challenger SE Engine size: 3.5 L Cam type: Single overhead cam (SOHC) Cylinders: V6 Valves: 24 Horsepower: 250 hp @ 6400 rpm Curb Weight: 3719 lbs 2010 Camaro LT/RS** Base engine size: 3.6 L Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC) Cylinders: V6 Valves: 24 Horsepower: 312 hp @ 6500 rpm Curb Weight: 3742 lbs He's in for a rude awakening when we race. However, it's hard to believe my Deuce is 23 lbs heavier than his "lead sled". Though it's only an SE, I still like his Challenger. A Challanger is a Challenger no matter how anemic the V-6 engine is. Last edited by INTIMIDAT3R; 05-02-2011 at 10:43 AM.

04-26-2011, 07:46 PM	#2
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	Deuce and his new friend... They actually look really nice together - wouldn't mind that pair in my garage!! __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

04-26-2011, 07:46 PM	#4
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Don't get me wrong, I do like his Challenger and told him so. Even a Challenger with a V6 is a good looking car. He got the SE V6 because the SRT/8 with V8 gets hit with the gas guzzler tax and it was almost $50K. This one was a 2010 base model on closeout and he got it for $23K. It's only options are the red jewel paint and 18" aluminum rims with touring tires. Definitely can tell the difference between my RS V6 with sport suspension and his touring suspension. Carving curves creates some body roll on his "lead sled". Last edited by INTIMIDAT3R; 05-02-2011 at 11:07 AM.

04-26-2011, 09:08 PM	#8
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	They do make a nice pair together. I test drove a Challenger & it was nice but not as nice as my Camaro. __________________

04-26-2011, 09:40 PM	#10
Bone 2SS RJT OWNER/OPERATOR Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Currently on the 3rd Rock. Temporarily Posts: 540 View My Garage	The new 5th gen Camaro has so much more character, Styling, Stance and persona. __________________ Fly low and Avoid the radar!

04-26-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	V6 Chally... UT oh. The V8 is slow enough! Your old Cruze could have taken him! He doesn't have a chance against either of your Camaros!

04-26-2011, 07:48 PM	#5
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I love Challengers. They are great cruisers. Much better every day car than a camaro but lacking in performance for the money. They make up for it in ride and class.

04-26-2011, 09:11 PM	#9
Devon Highway Man Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ear Falls, ON, Canada Posts: 685	Your friend is a lucky guy to own such a nice car and get a great deal in it. A bit misguided, but lucky none the less.

04-26-2011, 10:45 PM	#11
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	How did he get that 325 number? The 2010 V6 was the 3.5L with 250/250. Its not even close to fair race. Also, no R/T should have had a gas guzzler tax and wouldnt even be close to 50K. You sure he wasnt looking at a SRT8? A heavily loaded and dealer markup'ed SRT8 can hit 50K, and it does have a GG tax.

04-26-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	Should of sent him up north a ways. There are new 2010 rt's sitting around for 27-28k.... As a side note, i like the challengers. It's a nice ride.

04-27-2011, 05:47 AM	#13
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	yeah, a v6 challenger is for somebody who has no interest in performance....it's just too heavy a car to be pushed for a 250 or 305 hp engine that makes low torque. looks ok, but got nothing to back it up. A RT would be the least "acceptable" engine, and without the track package, the regular seats in the RT were kinda mushy and didn't hug at all. Too bad he didn't do like scrappy said, pay the extra 4K and get a used rt atleast. __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

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