I decided on a Challenger - Page 2

Josh.Duncan · 12-21-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ilirg

Congrats. If the new Camaro doesn't blow me a way I think I see a chally in my future after I pay off the gen5.

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking to trade my Gen5 in here in 2 years. I hope the new Camaro blows me away otherwise I'm going to consider a Challenger.

2014 1LT/RS

trashmanssd · 12-21-2014, 11:36 AM

That was my other choice 2015 Challenger, I might have waited had I known the scat pack was going to be the 392 engine not just CAI and different tune like they were speculating. I dont think you can go wrong with either one. While very different they are both sweet cars.

matt55 · 12-21-2014, 11:50 AM

Auto 8 with 485hp and more room = Fayetteville drag strip and easier to live with .
Or
6 speed manual, 426 hp and better handling = VIR.
My self I just really am liking the Chargers/Challengers as of lately.

But don't forget about the 20% off on Camaro's
good luck :-)

Number 3 · 12-21-2014, 02:08 PM

If you are picking on the interior alone, the Camaro loses every time. And if you need some space for folks in the back seat on a regular basis, the Fiat wins every time.

If you aren't really picking your car on 10/10ths performance, they are all pretty much equal for driving enjoyment. Push the right pedal down......smile. Push the left pedal......smile. Turn the wheel........smile. All the pony cars pretty much do that smile creation thing better than most other cars.

Just can't say it's an American car any more. Built in Canada, owned by the Italians.

102SS · 12-21-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

If you are picking on the interior alone, the Camaro loses every time. And if you need some space for folks in the back seat on a regular basis, the Fiat wins every time.

If you aren't really picking your car on 10/10ths performance, they are all pretty much equal for driving enjoyment. Push the right pedal down......smile. Push the left pedal......smile. Turn the wheel........smile. All the pony cars pretty much do that smile creation thing better than most other cars.

Just can't say it's an American car any more. Built in Canada, owned by the Italians.

Built on a Mercedes chassis

Number 3 · 12-21-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

Built on a Mercedes chassis

It's got that going for it. A nice leftover

WHAMMO · 12-21-2014, 05:25 PM

Great choice OP, Hav you thought about a Charger ScatPak? I might sell my Camaro and get a Scatpak, either a Chally or a Charger..

Pls post pic!!

el ess A · 12-21-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Paratrooper

Thanks again everyone, and I hope the 2016 Camaro rocks! It's just way too long for me to wait to find out.

Peace

Can't wait just ONE more month? Ok.. but you'll be back. I just know it.

Enjoy your Chally. Someone has to.

Paratrooper · 12-21-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Can't wait just ONE more month? Ok.. but you'll be back. I just know it.

Enjoy your Chally. Someone has to.

The 2016 Camaro is being released January 2015?

shawn18 · 12-21-2014, 08:10 PM

I own both myself. A 2014 1SS/1LE & a 2014 R/T Classic Challenger. They are 2 completely different animals no doubt. I enjoy driving both cars but I think I like to drive the Challenger a little more , even though it in no way compares to the 1LE's handling. Both are fun though and you really can't go wrong with either..Good luck and post pics!!

rocket403 · 12-21-2014, 10:05 PM

To say the Dodge engines are prone to breaking any more then the Chevy is crap show me any numbers that show Dodge 5.7, 392 have a failure rate that is much different than that of the Chevy. I have many friends with the RT and SRT and no issues.

Red Jewel RS · 12-21-2014, 10:24 PM

Challengers are great cars, enjoy! We need pictures when you get it!!

SSMY1LE · 12-21-2014, 11:01 PM

Too bad they can't turn or stop !

http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com...ter-buying-it/

MEDISIN · 12-21-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket403

To say the Dodge engines are prone to breaking any more then the Chevy is crap show me any numbers that show Dodge 5.7, 392 have a failure rate that is much different than that of the Chevy. I have many friends with the RT and SRT and no issues.

Didn't Fiat just recall 50,000 5.7L for timing chain defects?
http://www.hotrod.com/news/chrysler-...#__federated=1

I don't know how Fiat compares to GM with V8 reliability specifically but with cars as a whole, there is no comparison. Fiat's most reliable brand ranks lower than GM's least reliable brand.

12-21-2014, 11:50 AM	#17
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	Auto 8 with 485hp and more room = Fayetteville drag strip and easier to live with . Or 6 speed manual, 426 hp and better handling = VIR. My self I just really am liking the Chargers/Challengers as of lately. But don't forget about the 20% off on Camaro's good luck :-) __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

12-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#18
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,284 View My Garage	If you are picking on the interior alone, the Camaro loses every time. And if you need some space for folks in the back seat on a regular basis, the Fiat wins every time. If you aren't really picking your car on 10/10ths performance, they are all pretty much equal for driving enjoyment. Push the right pedal down......smile. Push the left pedal......smile. Turn the wheel........smile. All the pony cars pretty much do that smile creation thing better than most other cars. Just can't say it's an American car any more. Built in Canada, owned by the Italians. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

12-21-2014, 05:25 PM	#21
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,653	Great choice OP, Hav you thought about a Charger ScatPak? I might sell my Camaro and get a Scatpak, either a Chally or a Charger.. Pls post pic!! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

12-21-2014, 08:10 PM	#24
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,080	I own both myself. A 2014 1SS/1LE & a 2014 R/T Classic Challenger. They are 2 completely different animals no doubt. I enjoy driving both cars but I think I like to drive the Challenger a little more , even though it in no way compares to the 1LE's handling. Both are fun though and you really can't go wrong with either..Good luck and post pics!! __________________

12-21-2014, 11:01 PM	#27
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Too bad they can't turn or stop ! http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com...ter-buying-it/ Attached Images __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

12-21-2014, 11:36 AM	#16
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	That was my other choice 2015 Challenger, I might have waited had I known the scat pack was going to be the 392 engine not just CAI and different tune like they were speculating. I dont think you can go wrong with either one. While very different they are both sweet cars.

12-21-2014, 10:05 PM	#25
rocket403 Drives: 80 Cutlass 403, 2010 FF RT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 921	To say the Dodge engines are prone to breaking any more then the Chevy is crap show me any numbers that show Dodge 5.7, 392 have a failure rate that is much different than that of the Chevy. I have many friends with the RT and SRT and no issues.

12-21-2014, 10:24 PM	#26
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Challengers are great cars, enjoy! We need pictures when you get it!!