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« on: August 18, 2008, 08:19:43 PM » |
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Hey you new challenger owners! I was at a great car show this weekend, and there sat a new Orange SRT Challenger with sunroof. I gotta tell you I was very impressed. The car just screemed quality. It truly looked fantastic. The new owner loved it. Like most people, I've seen pictures and thought it was O.K , but up close was awesome. Well done Ma Mopar.  Anyone feel the same way that you were pleasantly surprised after viewing it in carson? |
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SchaefMan
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2008, 08:45:56 PM » |
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I agree. Here in the Chicago area, we have had a few new Challengers at the Friday Cruise Night. I have seen a few in the orange, too, but it is simply awesome in black.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008, 10:34:44 PM » |
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I too agree that they are a sweet car. I live in the Metro Detroit area and we are starting to see some of the 09 models now. I have seen a red one with the 71 side stripes cruising and a darkblue at the Dodge display at the "Woodward Dream Cruise". At a local dealership in Plymouth they a white one on there outdoor display rack. I would assume the availability of the white paint color may be somewhat influenced by us V-Point fans. Of course they all look awesome.There were quite a few of the black and Hemi-Orange SRT's down there as well.
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2008, 06:50:23 PM » |
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There is a black SRT8 at the Chattanooga dealership (with a $15K market adjustment added on) and a hemi orange one at the dealership in Ringgold. They really look good in person. I sat in the one in Ringgold and is is very impressive.
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G-man
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008, 06:55:18 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be.  |
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1969chargerrtse
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2008, 07:09:33 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be. What on earth would make you think that?  It can out perform many muscles cars of the 60's and 70's.   |
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1969 Charger RT/SE - I remember standing in the Dodge showroom in 1969 drooling over the new Charger. My parents bought a Chevelle next door at the Chevy dealer. ( still getting consoling over that ) Wanna trade your car? My new site: http://www.CARSNOTFORSALE.com A big thank you to my wife, for posting for me when I'm not home to do so. Thanks, honey. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2008, 07:23:29 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be. There's someone that needs to try the SRT track experience. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2008, 07:25:49 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be. Says the guy who is cutting up his "real muscle car" to make something that never existed (for the second time)... and also rips apart anyone using stock wheels and tires... and basically wants everything in a classic muscle car to be new...  As for the new Challenger, try backing one up.  I like them ok but I'm not willing to overpay for one. Maybe when the price becomes "reasonable". The SRTs certainly perform well - and I could probably get into lots of trouble with one. Troy |
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2008, 07:31:44 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be. I agree with you. I saw one at a car show here last weekend. It was parked beside a 70 AAR cuda. Not in the same league at all. Up here i have seen the new srt's with a $55K sticker price. At this same show was a real black on black 70 challenger RT 440 4 speed on the road for 26k obo. I don't know about you, but i'd be all over the real challenger 4 gear before the revamped one. Plus in 5 years the new challenger will be worth what 15-20k maybe. Don't get me wrong i think they are nice, but not in the same league as the originals. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2008, 07:41:39 PM » |
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I like it! and I would buy another. At MSRP it's a great buy! Pat |
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1969chargerrtse
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2008, 08:00:22 PM » |
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It will never be a real muscle car. Imitation sure, but thats all it will ever be. I agree with you. I saw one at a car show here last weekend. It was parked beside a 70 AAR cuda. Not in the same league at all. Up here i have seen the new srt's with a $55K sticker price. At this same show was a real black on black 70 challenger RT 440 4 speed on the road for 26k obo. I don't know about you, but i'd be all over the real challenger 4 gear before the revamped one. Plus in 5 years the new challenger will be worth what 15-20k maybe. Don't get me wrong i think they are nice, but not in the same league as the originals. Hey I love the originals, I have one. But, that new Challenger with what 425hp+ 6 speed would beat the original in all categories, 1/4 time, braking, handling, comfort, top end, stereo, GPS, moon roof, seats, paint, structure, bla bla bla, and this is the first year. Wait until a conv, scoop and stripes,more aggressive options come in the next few years. To say it's not really a Muscle car, sorry can't agree.  |
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1969 Charger RT/SE - I remember standing in the Dodge showroom in 1969 drooling over the new Charger. My parents bought a Chevelle next door at the Chevy dealer. ( still getting consoling over that ) Wanna trade your car? My new site: http://www.CARSNOTFORSALE.com A big thank you to my wife, for posting for me when I'm not home to do so. Thanks, honey. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2008, 08:14:28 PM » |
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The "real" muscle cars handled and braked like crap, had a limited warranty, required constant tuning, and had poor rust protection. It's definitely not one of those !
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charger_fan_4ever
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« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2008, 08:18:07 PM » |
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For sure performance wise the srt is superior, but i don't think many guys buy the 60's-70's musclecars (r/t's, aar's, ss', z /28's) for performance or to thrash. I have a fox body mustang with a well built 351W that runs bottom 11's all day long n/a that would run circles around my 70 r/t (once the r/t is on the road ) Dollar for dollar pretty hard to beat an 03 cobra with exhaust, smaller pullies, tune. Point being you can take any newer ponycar and modify it for cheap and they will outrun the older musclecars in all areas with ease, but they just can't replace that classic car style,feel, look and value. The challenger does look better in person. We all have our own opinions, it would be boring if everyone agreed |
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« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2008, 08:19:16 PM » |
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No doubt it's a nice car, but I just can't get over how BIG it is. It's like that hot girl in high school who put on 40 lbs. Look at the thing. It's as big as the '68 Charger !!! I don't dislike the car, but I'd take the Mustang hands down as it's a little more true to the original idea. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2008, 08:41:17 PM » |
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Some people must of mis-understood what I was saying.
When I refer to a muscle car I dont mean "power and fast". I mean, Steel, looks like its got balls, sounds like its got them, 15" rims with big meats. 425Hp will beat any old car down the quarter? Howmuch does it cost? for 8k into motor id love to see that challenger even come close to an old one.
Old car will always stay real, new car will just be new car. New cars fast for 40 000+ stick 40 000 into an old one and ul see 8 second quarters.
So that argument doesnt work.
Drive down a street with these new "Hemi challengers" drive down the street with a 426 hemi 70 Challenger... I know what everyone would look at NOT the new one. This new one is going to end up like every other new car, whether Jap import or not, its just an every day car while the muscle cars are still the classics that get taken out on weekends that turn heads.
Wait for 5 years then ul see the prices of the new ones and old ones, then remember what I said here.
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« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2008, 08:44:43 PM » |
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No question, it's a mid size car like the Charger. And the Shelby is small like a 1967 Shelby, My 6' son can't fit in the back seat of the Shelby but has room in the Challenger.
Pat
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2008, 08:47:09 PM » |
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Drive down a street with these new "Hemi challengers" drive down the street with a 426 hemi 70 Challenger... I know what everyone would look at NOT the new one. I don't know about anyone else, but I'd snap my neck at both cars. And remember, back in the 60s and 70s, when Muscle cars were new, they were just "new" cars, too. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2008, 09:32:56 PM » |
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No question, it's a mid size car like the Charger. And the Shelby is small like a 1967 Shelby, My 6' son can't fit in the back seat of the Shelby but has room in the Challenger.
Pat
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« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2008, 09:34:15 PM » |
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I love the old Challengers and love the new! I've seen a couple in person and think Mopar did an awesome job with the new one. I disagree they will loose their value, I think the SRTs will be very collectable. I saw one in a dealership and they were asking $70,000, (in Canada) way too much if you ask me. That's 20 over sticker. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2008, 09:46:38 PM » |
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I think they're cool and all but I like the silver one the best!! Very cool! |
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