Drove a Challenger SRT

JerseyMonte · 04-11-2010, 02:33 PM

Was at a local show with my SS/RS and in pulls a 2009 SRT
hemi orange 6 man we spoke about our rides and he asked if he
could sit in mine he liked it, as a matter of fact he told me he ordered
a Camaro but the dealer gave him some bs but actualy sold it
for a 5K markup to some one else.
I must say it is more comfortable [seats], easier to get in and out ,love
the pistol grip shifter
Performance undecided, but you could feel the heavyness of the car
he told me mine felt like it had more balls.
final opinion, I liked it but we are both happy with our choices
by the way his cost 10 K more

Scrappy Doo · 04-11-2010, 02:36 PM

I am surprised the seats are more comfy in the Challenger. I love the inside of my car.

Cdimic · 04-11-2010, 03:29 PM

If your surprised about challenger having a more comfortable seat than the camaro. Then you must be sitting in plastic chairs all the to
e. I can sleep in a challenger seat

daphatgrant · 04-11-2010, 03:44 PM

The SRT should be about $10K more, the RT is about the same as an SS. I really like both the exterior looks and interior of the new Challanger. I'm just a Chevy guy at heart

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levi1922 · 04-11-2010, 03:47 PM

The Challenger is a lot bigger, so they decided to put in some lazy boys from the factory.

Okay, well not really, but they are very comfortable and big. But i feel like i slide around in them a lot more. I also dont really like the rest of the interior, the gauges are hideous parts bin parts, as well as the steering wheel. Where as the camaros wheel and gauges are designed with the camaro in mind.

Glad to see you are both happy with your cars(:

brAnd7onX · 04-11-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

The SRT should be about $10K more, the RT is about the same as an SS. I really like both the exterior looks and interior of the new Challanger. I'm just a Chevy guy at heart

.

Well if you look at numbers the SRT can barily keep up with the SS and Mustang so at $10k more it becomes pricey.

ART-2008 · 04-11-2010, 09:05 PM

JerseyMonte,

I used to own a Cuda' 440-6 Pack with a pistol grip 4-speed shifter. I also am a fan of the pistol grip shift handle.

Contact Barton Industries. They offer a BEAUTIFUL pistol grip shifter that is available as a conversion kit for your stock lever (about $75.00, and easy to install) or as a complete short throw shifter conversion kit.

I installed one on my SS (so anyone could do it) and love it.

Now you can have your pistol grip, and save $10,000......Art

Silver Ice · 04-11-2010, 09:11 PM

I drove the SRT-8. It is comfortable but the performance does not compare to the camaro. Just my opinion

v6sonoma · 04-11-2010, 09:28 PM

I think most people like the Challengers looks. Let's face it. It's a direct copy style wise of the original. They liked it then, they'll like it now. One of my friends is a big dodge fan and I keep busting him. Telling him he should have kept his old truck (2007 Ram) and bought a new Challenger instead of his new truck ( a fully loaded, quad cab, 4x4, ram box monstrosity that cost him $48k when he tows a small lawn trailer I could tow with a 4cyl s-10). I wouldn't trade my camaro for it, but if someone gave me one for free I'd make room for it in the driveway.

Rollin Thunder · 04-11-2010, 09:39 PM

my biggest complaint with the challenger is the interior is crappy. Looks like it came from a PT cruiser. Atleast the camaro interior has great fit and finish. The challenger is bland and feels like it will fall apart in a year.

SA CHEVY · 04-11-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

my biggest complaint with the challenger is the interior is crappy. Looks like it came from a PT cruiser. Atleast the camaro interior has great fit and finish. The challenger is bland and feels like it will fall apart in a year.

I drove and picked apart the SS and the SRT8 on a Sunday one right after the other and was thorough with them both. I agree with what you said on the interior on the Challenger being the complaint with me but feel different on why. I was upset on the Challenger's interior because it's the same as their Charger SRT8's interior...I'm disappointed in Dodge for putting all this time and effort to really match the old Challenger's body and the looks and then throw an interior they already had on the line into the car. I also agree with what has been said in here that when you drive the Challenger it just feels heavy and a little sluggish. The seats in those things are really comfortable though and agreed that the pistol grip is awesome...all in all after tearing it and the Camaro down and building the pro's between both back up the Camaro won in my book and is why it ended up in my garage. Then again I am a Chevy guy so my decision was a little biased but I've never been happier with a car I've purchased...and it's always a nice thing pulling up at the light and knowing yours is bigger

KLR ZL1 · 04-11-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

I drove and picked apart the SS and the SRT8 on a Sunday one right after the other and was thorough with them both. I agree with what you said on the interior on the Challenger being the complaint with me but feel different on why. I was upset on the Challenger's interior because it's the same as their Charger SRT8's interior...I'm disappointed in Dodge for putting all this time and effort to really match the old Challenger's body and the looks and then throw an interior they already had on the line into the car. I also agree with what has been said in here that when you drive the Challenger it just feels heavy and a little sluggish. The seats in those things are really comfortable though and agreed that the pistol grip is awesome...all in all after tearing it and the Camaro down and building the pro's between both back up the Camaro won in my book and is why it ended up in my garage. Then again I am a Chevy guy so my decision was a little biased but I've never been happier with a car I've purchased...and it's always a nice thing pulling up at the light and knowing yours is bigger

Thats because it was a Charger before it became a Challenger. There was a write up in Car and Driver about why they where able to get the Challenger out before the Camaro. They chopped up a Charger. Thats why I don't like the Challenger. It isn't a new car, just a new look for the Charger.

SA CHEVY · 04-11-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackonblack2010

Thats because it was a Charger before it became a Challenger. There was a write up in Car and Driver about why they where able to get the Challenger out before the Camaro. They chopped up a Charger. Thats why I don't like the Challenger. It isn't a new car, just a new look for the Charger.

Perfectly explains then why it felt that way to me. From the outside I was in aww over the Challenger and thought Dodge really did a great job on the body style from all aspects and then I climbed inside and you didn't feel like you were driving a Challenger anymore you felt like you were driving just another stock Charger SRT8. Thanks for the info!

fastscout · 04-11-2010, 11:31 PM

I test drove the challenger before buying my SS, well, before they were even building the Camaro yet. it felt really nice just cruising but the moment you start hitting the curves, wow what a difference between the two cars. I like the Camaro's ride just as well and the handling was not even comparable. and yes I drove the SRT.

04-11-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
JerseyMonte Drives: 1972 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 346	Drove a Challenger SRT Was at a local show with my SS/RS and in pulls a 2009 SRT hemi orange 6 man we spoke about our rides and he asked if he could sit in mine he liked it, as a matter of fact he told me he ordered a Camaro but the dealer gave him some bs but actualy sold it for a 5K markup to some one else. I must say it is more comfortable [seats], easier to get in and out ,love the pistol grip shifter Performance undecided, but you could feel the heavyness of the car he told me mine felt like it had more balls. final opinion, I liked it but we are both happy with our choices by the way his cost 10 K more

04-11-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	The SRT should be about $10K more, the RT is about the same as an SS. I really like both the exterior looks and interior of the new Challanger. I'm just a Chevy guy at heart . __________________ RJT, 2SS/RS, M6, Black Int, Sunroof. (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

04-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#5
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	The Challenger is a lot bigger, so they decided to put in some lazy boys from the factory. Okay, well not really, but they are very comfortable and big. But i feel like i slide around in them a lot more. I also dont really like the rest of the interior, the gauges are hideous parts bin parts, as well as the steering wheel. Where as the camaros wheel and gauges are designed with the camaro in mind. Glad to see you are both happy with your cars(: __________________

04-11-2010, 09:28 PM	#9
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I think most people like the Challengers looks. Let's face it. It's a direct copy style wise of the original. They liked it then, they'll like it now. One of my friends is a big dodge fan and I keep busting him. Telling him he should have kept his old truck (2007 Ram) and bought a new Challenger instead of his new truck ( a fully loaded, quad cab, 4x4, ram box monstrosity that cost him $48k when he tows a small lawn trailer I could tow with a 4cyl s-10). I wouldn't trade my camaro for it, but if someone gave me one for free I'd make room for it in the driveway. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

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04-11-2010, 02:36 PM	#2
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I am surprised the seats are more comfy in the Challenger. I love the inside of my car.

04-11-2010, 03:29 PM	#3
Cdimic Drives: Black 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 618 Posts: 28	If your surprised about challenger having a more comfortable seat than the camaro. Then you must be sitting in plastic chairs all the to e. I can sleep in a challenger seat

04-11-2010, 09:05 PM	#7
ART-2008 Drives: 2010 SS Camaro 6M, 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 107	JerseyMonte, I used to own a Cuda' 440-6 Pack with a pistol grip 4-speed shifter. I also am a fan of the pistol grip shift handle. Contact Barton Industries. They offer a BEAUTIFUL pistol grip shifter that is available as a conversion kit for your stock lever (about $75.00, and easy to install) or as a complete short throw shifter conversion kit. I installed one on my SS (so anyone could do it) and love it. Now you can have your pistol grip, and save $10,000......Art

04-11-2010, 09:11 PM	#8
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	I drove the SRT-8. It is comfortable but the performance does not compare to the camaro. Just my opinion

04-11-2010, 09:39 PM	#10
Rollin Thunder Drives: 07 yukon xl, 07 vette, 10 SRT8 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: va beach va Posts: 303	my biggest complaint with the challenger is the interior is crappy. Looks like it came from a PT cruiser. Atleast the camaro interior has great fit and finish. The challenger is bland and feels like it will fall apart in a year.

04-11-2010, 11:31 PM	#14
fastscout Drives: 18' hbm 2ss conv. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 220	I test drove the challenger before buying my SS, well, before they were even building the Camaro yet. it felt really nice just cruising but the moment you start hitting the curves, wow what a difference between the two cars. I like the Camaro's ride just as well and the handling was not even comparable. and yes I drove the SRT.