MT: first full test of the 2012 Charger SRT8 - Page 2

*radz28* · 08-04-2011, 11:22 AM

Those are some great numbers and that thing sounds NICE!!!

ssump29 · 08-04-2011, 11:27 AM

47000 no thanks. I'll spend the extra money and get the real sedan muscle CTS-V

Stew · 08-04-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ssump29

47000 no thanks. I'll spend the extra money and get the real sedan muscle CTS-V

Doesn't the CTSV start at like 63k? Not to mention that next year they supposed to offer a supercharger AND the 8 speed auto on the SRT8s

futrocpd · 08-04-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ssump29

47000 no thanks. I'll spend the extra money and get the real sedan muscle CTS-V

While I would agree that the V is a better car brand new they are nearly 70k for the sedan. 20k + more is something a lot of people can't afford. For the money you are getting a great car in the SRT-8 Charger.

truth411 · 08-04-2011, 11:56 AM

Those ZF 8spds aren't exactly reliable by my understanding. Heck bmw owners filed a class action lawsuit at bmw because of it.

brandotron · 08-04-2011, 11:58 AM

Hot damn. I'm not crazy about that fascia, but I could gt used to it reeeeal quick with numbers like that out of a four door sedan...

TaylorRyanSS · 08-04-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

I'll tell you though, they really messed up the styling on the Charger.

Really? I think it looks way better than the last one. I like it

It would look better in grey with black wheels though.

bmwdon · 08-04-2011, 12:43 PM

you gotta be shittin' me, those stupid things were claimed rated at like 800ft/lbs torque capable from the factory....great

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Originally Posted by truth411

Those ZF 8spds aren't exactly reliable by my understanding. Heck bmw owners filed a class action lawsuit at bmw because of it.

91Z28350 · 08-04-2011, 01:09 PM

^What spoiler is that on your Challenger? ^

motorhead · 08-04-2011, 01:18 PM

Screw the quarter mile times. I love the red interior. I'll take one.

ssump29 · 08-04-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Doesn't the CTSV start at like 63k? Not to mention that next year they supposed to offer a supercharger AND the 8 speed auto on the SRT8s

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Originally Posted by futrocpd

While I would agree that the V is a better car brand new they are nearly 70k for the sedan. 20k + more is something a lot of people can't afford. For the money you are getting a great car in the SRT-8 Charger.

While yes the V is more I guess not to me but to most, but what I was saying if I'm paying anything near 50 grand for a sedan thats american I'm going to pay more and get the beast one. Still, even with a supercharger and 8 speed I'm not paying anything near 50 grand or more which what the supercharger would be for a Dodge sedan, thats just crazy. That's like paying the 80 grand or so for the Mustang KRT or whatever it's called.

ssump29 · 08-04-2011, 01:30 PM

I'd buy one if they were at 38-39 grand but that's the most I could ever see paying for that car or any dodge that's doing the same numbers as Ford or GM. Although ford and GM aren't making Sedans with those numbers, when they compare the car to a camaro SS its fair game to say I won't pay more then what I could get a Mustang or SS for.

It's a hell of a car though. Looks very good.

BigDan · 08-04-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

I love that it's faster than hell! Who cares if it ends up schooling the SS? It's a 4-door hot rod sedan! If that's what you were after then you wouldn't have bought the Camaro.

I love this new era of muscle!

Post of the day right there.

Scrappy Doo · 08-04-2011, 01:48 PM

I'd drive one. But yes the SRT cars are spendy....gt500/zl1 money there.

08-04-2011, 11:22 AM	#15
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08-04-2011, 11:27 AM	#16
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	47000 no thanks. I'll spend the extra money and get the real sedan muscle CTS-V __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

08-04-2011, 11:58 AM	#20
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Hot damn. I'm not crazy about that fascia, but I could gt used to it reeeeal quick with numbers like that out of a four door sedan... __________________

08-04-2011, 01:30 PM	#26
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	I'd buy one if they were at 38-39 grand but that's the most I could ever see paying for that car or any dodge that's doing the same numbers as Ford or GM. Although ford and GM aren't making Sedans with those numbers, when they compare the car to a camaro SS its fair game to say I won't pay more then what I could get a Mustang or SS for. It's a hell of a car though. Looks very good. __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

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