Drove a Challenger SRT - Page 2

gregus73 · 04-12-2010, 12:39 AM

not a fan of the dash for the challenger, yet I really like the car.
also... drove a 300, I have heard that they a besed on the same platform.

bmwdon · 04-12-2010, 07:16 AM

2 very different cars, even if they are both "pony" cars. challenger is bigger in all aspects, interior room, trunk space, outside dimensions, WEIGHT, and it's based on a autobahn suspension, from a early 2000 E class mercedes suspension and transmission, and shares many things from the 300's, chargers and magnums. the camaro is smaller, lighter, "spritelier" is that a word? faster turn ins, etc.

I drive both daily and know they have very different qualities to them.

Romeloc · 04-12-2010, 11:03 AM

I don't like the inerior beacause its like all of chryslers interiors. The car looks great but still wouldnt buy one. Camaro 4 life.

MontyCarlo · 04-12-2010, 11:13 AM

I've never been inside a Challenger, but any time I see the exterior of one I hear a narrator in my head saying "looks like them Duke boys are in a heap o' trouble this time."

kevin2323 · 04-12-2010, 12:18 PM

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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.

you can thank daimler for that. the challenger was suppose to be on an all new platform but they didnt have the cash for it. either way i think they did an amazing job with what they were given and beat chevy to the punch

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1bad65 · 04-12-2010, 12:50 PM

As for the comfortable seats, I think it's because Dodge is targeting older guys with the Challengers. Most guys I see driving them are in their 50s, and once on another forum the Challenger guys posted their ages and most were past middle age. My dad is in his early 60s, and the first time he saw one he said it was just a beautiful car.

Stew · 04-12-2010, 01:06 PM

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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

Just an fyi, the CHallenger interior basically shares only the steering wheel and switchgear with the CHarger, the actual design is actually remiscent of the origional 1970 model.

Stew · 04-12-2010, 01:08 PM

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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.

Actually it shares the CHargers basic structure yes, but the suspension tuning, extrerior, interior and even weheelbase (4 inches shorter) is different than the charger.

2010 SSRS · 04-12-2010, 01:37 PM

My Camaro leather interior is one of the most comfortable interiors I have ever sat in.

bigearl · 04-12-2010, 01:58 PM

I agree that I don't like the gauge cluster and steering wheel on the Dodge, but the fit and finish actually seemed pretty good and sturdy.

ViperTomcat · 04-12-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Actually it shares the CHargers basic structure yes, but the suspension tuning, extrerior, interior and even weheelbase (4 inches shorter) is different than the charger.

LX Platform- Charger, 300, Magnum.

LC Platform-Challenger.

Similar design, but not the same. Throwing the "just a reskinned" blah blah isnt correct. It's about as wrong as me saying that the Camaro is just a differently configured and built Holden Monaro.

kevin2323 · 04-12-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

LX Platform- Charger, 300, Magnum.

LC Platform-Challenger.

Similar design, but not the same. Throwing the "just a reskinned" blah blah isnt correct. It's about as wrong as me saying that the Camaro is just a differently configured and built Holden Monaro.

+1000000000

Legend · 04-12-2010, 11:05 PM

I'll agree with those defending the Challenger...before we owned one I would have been quick to say the same as a few here have.

It's not anything like I thought they were...very nice to say the least!

Only a few things I would change about the Challenger...there are a few things I would change about the Camaro too.

Both very nice cars, different but the same if that makes sense.

JerseyMonte · 04-13-2010, 10:06 AM

I liked the Challenger but not enough to buy one,
I guess the low sales indicate many feel the same.
The owner of the Dodge liked my 2SS too.
But most important, we are both very happy with what we have

04-12-2010, 07:16 AM	#16
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	2 very different cars, even if they are both "pony" cars. challenger is bigger in all aspects, interior room, trunk space, outside dimensions, WEIGHT, and it's based on a autobahn suspension, from a early 2000 E class mercedes suspension and transmission, and shares many things from the 300's, chargers and magnums. the camaro is smaller, lighter, "spritelier" is that a word? faster turn ins, etc. I drive both daily and know they have very different qualities to them. __________________ -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

04-12-2010, 11:03 AM	#17
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	I don't like the inerior beacause its like all of chryslers interiors. The car looks great but still wouldnt buy one. Camaro 4 life. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

04-12-2010, 11:13 AM	#18
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	I've never been inside a Challenger, but any time I see the exterior of one I hear a narrator in my head saying "looks like them Duke boys are in a heap o' trouble this time." __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

04-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#23
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	My Camaro leather interior is one of the most comfortable interiors I have ever sat in. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-13-2010, 10:06 AM	#28
JerseyMonte Drives: 1972 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 346	I liked it but -- I liked the Challenger but not enough to buy one, I guess the low sales indicate many feel the same. The owner of the Dodge liked my 2SS too. But most important, we are both very happy with what we have

04-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#15
gregus73 Drives: 2010 Blue Challenger R/T Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	not a fan of the dash for the challenger, yet I really like the car. also... drove a 300, I have heard that they a besed on the same platform.

04-12-2010, 12:50 PM	#20
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	As for the comfortable seats, I think it's because Dodge is targeting older guys with the Challengers. Most guys I see driving them are in their 50s, and once on another forum the Challenger guys posted their ages and most were past middle age. My dad is in his early 60s, and the first time he saw one he said it was just a beautiful car.

04-12-2010, 01:58 PM	#24
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	I agree that I don't like the gauge cluster and steering wheel on the Dodge, but the fit and finish actually seemed pretty good and sturdy.

04-12-2010, 11:05 PM	#27
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I'll agree with those defending the Challenger...before we owned one I would have been quick to say the same as a few here have. It's not anything like I thought they were...very nice to say the least! Only a few things I would change about the Challenger...there are a few things I would change about the Camaro too. Both very nice cars, different but the same if that makes sense.

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