Get out the forks - The Challenger is DONE - Page 6

1320junkie · 10-28-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I accidentally shouted that in an ICU one time.

2010SLVRBULIT · 10-28-2009, 08:05 PM

Challenger is nice, just too expensive to be competitive, especially in today's economy..

Speedy1975 · 10-28-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

Challenger is nice, just too expensive to be competitive, especially in today's economy..

I definitely agree with that statement. I'd not have mine had it not been on employee price, $1,000 cash back, and 0% financing. That deal saved me about $5-6K or so.

coolman · 10-28-2009, 08:21 PM

If they would drop 400lb, put the 6.1 in the rt and only charge $36000 they would have a winner.

Speedy1975 · 10-28-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

If they would drop 400lb, put the 6.1 in the rt and only charge $36000 they would have a winner.

That'd be awesome for sure. They'll never be able to drop 400 lbs though, it's just too big for that, but that makes it very comfortable to drive so I'd rather have the weight personally to keep the comfort. People get too hung up over 3/10ths of a second on the track when they'll probably never even see a track. If they do, they'll do a few passes a month and drive on the street the rest of the time so it's not like we're racing these off the lot cars for a living. The 6.1 may make it's way into the R/T once the 6.4L goes into the SRT, but I don't think it'll ever be $36K :(

I don't know what makes the Challenger more expensive. It can't be just because Dodge wants to Charge more as I'm sure if they could sell it cheaper they would. Its got a lot of Mercedes parts in it so maybe that drove the production costs up?

coolman · 10-28-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

That'd be awesome for sure. They'll never be able to drop 400 lbs though, it's just too big for that, but that makes it very comfortable to drive so I'd rather have the weight personally to keep the comfort. The 6.1 may make it's way into the R/T once the 6.4L goes into the SRT, but I don't think it'll ever be $36K :(

I don't know what makes the Challenger more expensive. It can't be just because Dodge wants to Charge more as I'm sure if they could sell it cheaper they would. Its got a lot of Mercedes parts in it so maybe that drove the production costs up?

they need an all new chassis built for a two door car that could also double as a smaller four door. this would kill two birds with one stone. because the avenger is crap and needs updated too. this would get the weight out and should knock the price down.

*DGthe3* · 10-28-2009, 10:11 PM

I think the Challenger SRT8 may be the worlds heaviest compact car ...

comiskeybum · 10-28-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think the Challenger SRT8 may be the worlds heaviest compact car ...

well ive drivin one 4 times now and i can attest to that. its fun in a straight line but taking corners is a pain.

coolman · 10-28-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think the Challenger SRT8 may be the worlds heaviest compact car ...

you know, the mustang boys could say that about our camaros.

comiskeybum · 10-28-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

you know, the mustang boys could say that about our camaros.

im a mustang boy. ive driven my buddy's 2 SS pleny of times.

and yes i can say this. it does feel heavier........but it dosent jump out at you.

the overwhelming weight of the challenger certainly does jump out at you.

Sleestack · 10-28-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think the Challenger SRT8 may be the worlds heaviest compact car ...

The Challenger is pretty spacious inside, more of a mid-size touring car than a pony car, which is why it has something of a cult following. Seating 5 comfortably is not something you do in a compact car. Both the Mustang and Camaro are compact size, with the the Mustang being more spacious in certain categories, while the Camaro weighs quite a bit more than the Mustang.

http://motortrend.automotive.com/104...test-data.html

*DGthe3* · 10-28-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

you know, the mustang boys could say that about our camaros.

no they can't, because the Challenger is heavier than the Camaro and both are technically compacts. I do not know of a car which is classed as a compact which is heavier than the Challenger. For reference, the Mustang is a sub-compact.

comiskeybum · 10-28-2009, 11:24 PM

i would never put 5 into a challenger. its big but not that big.

only way id do it is if it was 3 hot ass skinny girls in the back seat.

but real sized people? no

Sleestack · 10-28-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by comiskeybum

i would never put 5 into a challenger. its big but not that big.
only way id do it is if it was 3 hot ass skinny girls in the back seat.
but real sized people? no

True.
The way I see it, the Challenger can carry 4 comfortably, and 5 in a pinch...
My GT500 (like the Camaro) can carry 2 comfortably, and 4 in a pinch.

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comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	i would never put 5 into a challenger. its big but not that big. only way id do it is if it was 3 hot ass skinny girls in the back seat. but real sized people? no