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RoadMonkey · 04-17-2013, 10:01 AM

I do think they did a great job with the exterior design. A friend and I were talking about this just the other day. I really like the look of the Challenger. I did test drive one for a day not to long ago. I was not excited about it, but I still love the look. So, I will admire them from the outside and in a garage that is not mine.

Rocky1974 · 04-17-2013, 10:27 AM

I like all three of the modern pony cars, but I see each one as having a different mission. The Mustang is the lightest and with it's live axle and ample power, it's the dragster of the trio. The Challenger is the largest, heaviest, and worst handler, but it has more interior room and a supple ride. It's the gentleman's hot rod, a boulevard cruiser. The Camaro is the one in the middle, heavier than the Mustang, but lighter than the Challenger. The styling of the Mustang and Challenger is more retro. The styling of the Camaro has enough retro cues that everybody instantly knows it's a Camaro, but its far more modern and edgier than the other two. I think that in this case, the middle is the place to be. I personally like the styling of the Camaro best, the Challenger next and the Mustang least. I really liked the 05-09 Mustangs, but I've never cared for the rear of the 10-13's. I know lots of people who drool over the Challengers, but none of them ever buy one. I think it's the price that keeps them out of them. I have one buddy who told me for three years that he was going to buy a Challenger SRT-8, but when he went to get one, he came back with a Camaro SS. He said that the Challengers were much more expensive and the dealers wouldn't deal on them. He said that the Camaro was just a lot more bang for the buck. I think that this is why the Camaro out sells the other two.

kold · 04-17-2013, 10:36 AM

not with a challenger but with a black nissan 370z or a Black Mustang 5.0, if i had those in my drive way, im pretty sure i could die a happy man lol

Thrillz · 04-17-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Oh and I'm sorry but Challengers are the ugly duckling of modern muscle. Which is reflected by poor sales.

I respectfully disagree. Its dodge's past history of poor reliability and the really high price point has reflected its sales. Many members here have said time and time again if the SRT was price competitive with the mustang or camaro they would have bought it.

TN 2010 SS · 04-17-2013, 04:00 PM

I seriously considered the Challenger RT before I bought my Camaro SS. If the Camaro didn't exist, I probably would have bought a Challenger. IMO, it's the second best-looking car on the road - after the Camaro. For me, the Challenger was just too big, and the Camaro was just right. The Camaro also had better performance stats- more power (SS vs RT), better brakes, better handling, better reliability, plus better styling, for about the same money. It was an easy decision. A buddy of mine has an orange Challenger RT that he drives to church, and he usually parks beside my Camaro SS. Guess which one gets more attention from both older drivers, younger folks, and the kids? Even his wife says she likes the Camaro better and wishes they had bought one.

christianchevell · 04-17-2013, 05:23 PM

Yes the challenger when compaired to the classic challengers looks like they put it in a sideways car crusher to make it narrower and it made it fatter............Though it does look more retro classic the retro look than any of the stang retros.........and they do have more room inside for family cruisin. The supposed retro stangs were always a dissapointment to me as they were supposed to mimic what year? If you took all their styling cues you would be lost in various years and ugly rear ends.......

Airmaster · 04-17-2013, 05:28 PM

They don't sell the Challenger with a V6 and a stickshift. Also, the starting price is over 27k... no thanks

Fiveg56 · 04-17-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

I like the challenger but won't be buying one. I do not like the interior or the price and they are a bit big.

In base trim, the Challenger R/T is the cheapest V8 muscle in the class.

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Oh and I'm sorry but Challengers are the ugly duckling of modern muscle. Which is reflected by poor sales.

Challenger sales are up 46% over this time last year.

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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

I think the Challenger is the best looking by far, scale the car down 10 in size and it would be in my driveway.

Agreed.

julio820 · 04-17-2013, 05:33 PM

maybe bc u got the LS. upgrade to a SS and u will forget about the challenger

Fiveg56 · 04-17-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Airmaster

They don't sell the Challenger with a V6 and a stickshift. Also, the starting price is over 27k... no thanks

The starting price is $25,800.

Fiveg56 · 04-17-2013, 06:21 PM

2013 1SS Coupe: $32,635 (MSRP)
2013 Challenger R/T: $29,995 (MSRP)
The Camaro costs $2,640 more than the Challenger…which is significant. The Challenger is definitely slower and heavier, but it is still a cool ride…and it’s the cheapest way to get a V8/manual transmission muscle car.

Airmaster · 04-17-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

The starting price is $25,800.

Was factoring in tax and title. It's what I did when I purchased the Camaro, so that's what I remembered as the base. My bad.

Fiveg56 · 04-17-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Airmaster

Was factoring in tax and title. It's what I did when I purchased the Camaro, so that's what I remembered as the base. My bad.

Yea, you'd be over 27k with tax, title, and license, ect.

JimE · 04-17-2013, 06:37 PM

I like them as well. And if the price was more comparable, it would have been a tough decision.

04-17-2013, 10:01 AM	#43
RoadMonkey that's how we do it Drives: '20 ZL1 / A10 Shadow Gray Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 373 View My Garage	I do think they did a great job with the exterior design. A friend and I were talking about this just the other day. I really like the look of the Challenger. I did test drive one for a day not to long ago. I was not excited about it, but I still love the look. So, I will admire them from the outside and in a garage that is not mine. __________________ ..."It's All Good" -Todd formerly maddog360 -drives: '20 ZL1/A10 Shadow Gray -rides: Harley-Davidson FLHRSE5 110ci-aka Road King [COLOR=#ff0000][COLOR=black]'02 Camaro SS/SLP 6spd

04-17-2013, 10:27 AM	#44
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	I like all three of the modern pony cars, but I see each one as having a different mission. The Mustang is the lightest and with it's live axle and ample power, it's the dragster of the trio. The Challenger is the largest, heaviest, and worst handler, but it has more interior room and a supple ride. It's the gentleman's hot rod, a boulevard cruiser. The Camaro is the one in the middle, heavier than the Mustang, but lighter than the Challenger. The styling of the Mustang and Challenger is more retro. The styling of the Camaro has enough retro cues that everybody instantly knows it's a Camaro, but its far more modern and edgier than the other two. I think that in this case, the middle is the place to be. I personally like the styling of the Camaro best, the Challenger next and the Mustang least. I really liked the 05-09 Mustangs, but I've never cared for the rear of the 10-13's. I know lots of people who drool over the Challengers, but none of them ever buy one. I think it's the price that keeps them out of them. I have one buddy who told me for three years that he was going to buy a Challenger SRT-8, but when he went to get one, he came back with a Camaro SS. He said that the Challengers were much more expensive and the dealers wouldn't deal on them. He said that the Camaro was just a lot more bang for the buck. I think that this is why the Camaro out sells the other two. __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.

04-17-2013, 05:28 PM	#49
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	They don't sell the Challenger with a V6 and a stickshift. Also, the starting price is over 27k... no thanks __________________ '13 Camaro, '97 Wrangler, '12 500 Abarth, '85.5 944, '06 325i Suspension Mods: BMR and JPSS Sways, BMR Poly Bushings, BMR strut tower brace, BMR control arms, BMR toe arms, stock springs and struts Engine Mods: All bolt ons (haha) Brake Mods: Brembo SS caliper swap front and rear

04-17-2013, 10:36 AM	#45
kold Drives: 2011 LS White Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Maria,CA Posts: 1,167	not with a challenger but with a black nissan 370z or a Black Mustang 5.0, if i had those in my drive way, im pretty sure i could die a happy man lol

04-17-2013, 04:00 PM	#47
TN 2010 SS Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	I seriously considered the Challenger RT before I bought my Camaro SS. If the Camaro didn't exist, I probably would have bought a Challenger. IMO, it's the second best-looking car on the road - after the Camaro. For me, the Challenger was just too big, and the Camaro was just right. The Camaro also had better performance stats- more power (SS vs RT), better brakes, better handling, better reliability, plus better styling, for about the same money. It was an easy decision. A buddy of mine has an orange Challenger RT that he drives to church, and he usually parks beside my Camaro SS. Guess which one gets more attention from both older drivers, younger folks, and the kids? Even his wife says she likes the Camaro better and wishes they had bought one.

04-17-2013, 05:23 PM	#48
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Yes the challenger when compaired to the classic challengers looks like they put it in a sideways car crusher to make it narrower and it made it fatter............Though it does look more retro classic the retro look than any of the stang retros.........and they do have more room inside for family cruisin. The supposed retro stangs were always a dissapointment to me as they were supposed to mimic what year? If you took all their styling cues you would be lost in various years and ugly rear ends.......

04-17-2013, 05:33 PM	#51
julio820 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 315	maybe bc u got the LS. upgrade to a SS and u will forget about the challenger

04-17-2013, 06:21 PM	#53
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	2013 1SS Coupe: $32,635 (MSRP) 2013 Challenger R/T: $29,995 (MSRP) The Camaro costs $2,640 more than the Challenger…which is significant. The Challenger is definitely slower and heavier, but it is still a cool ride…and it’s the cheapest way to get a V8/manual transmission muscle car.

04-17-2013, 06:37 PM	#56
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I like them as well. And if the price was more comparable, it would have been a tough decision.