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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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2010 Dodge Challenger srt8

My dad just picked one up.
I haven't seen or driven it yet, but what are your thoughts?
Heavy beast? 0-60 in 4.8 secs? at stop lights will every one ask me if it has a hemi?

oh and 6M/T ftw.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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yes, yes, and only morons.

I like these cars a lot, but for some reason I like the SRT Charger better When you get a chance to drive it it will not disappoint. Make sure you give us a quick write up afterward.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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^^^

What he said.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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It's the gayest car of all time. Just ask Sarlacc.

They're pretty sweet, just not first on my "new muscle" list. Congrats to your pops
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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I just own a lightly modded lowly RT spd.

And so does deltaboxxx...search for our threads here in car talk.

My RT is my most favoritist thing ever.

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Congrats to your dad!
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I just own a lightly modded lowly RT spd.

And so does deltaboxxx...search for our threads here in car talk.

My RT is my most favoritist thing ever.
lies... u know it is the powder blue prius...
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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lies... u know it is the powder blue prius...
My prius is black sir!!!!
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
lies... u know it is the powder blue AMC Pacer...
Fixed.

OP: Nice, but we need pics....
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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if i was going to get a challenger ***... it would be the SRT..

for some reason i really like them in the plum color.

but the SMS 570 would be > than all.

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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congrats man. def the crusier of the muscle cars. but imo... prob the best looking. agreed on the big car. but who cares with that much hp and torque...
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Only car I like that Chrysler makes. Well, if I don't count the Viper.

I'm a GM guy but if I were to choose for looks I'd choose the Challenger over the Camaro anyday. I love the way it looks.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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EWWWWWWWWWWWW to the maxxx.

its banana yellow.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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awesome on the outside and under the hood but dang it is a sea of craptastic plasic on the inside IMHO
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
but the SMS 570 would be > than all.
No, really it wouldnt. have the SMS's out there have some shitty fit and finish issues. I just saw one at a dealer with overspray, paint blobs, etc. And the SMS body kit is

The only two things SMS does really well for the challenger are the supercharger and the suspension. And after dealing with them I wouldnt give them my business, very nice but no communication skills. But I love their suspension and Im happier than hell I got it for free.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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EWWWWWWWWWWWW to the maxxx.

its banana yellow.
Its called detonator yellow. Not my favorite color but it looks better on the challenger than I would have thought.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
awesome on the outside and under the hood but dang it is a sea of craptastic plasic on the inside IMHO
You havent even sat in one so shut the fuck up. The materials on the inside are actually very good.

The car is a bimmer, you dont get in it and go WOW look at the luxurious woods and animal pelts. But you dont get in and say wow what cheap duplo plastics either. The leather seats are great quality, the dash is a nice soft touch materials. And everything else is designed quite nice. They did a very good job trying to up the ante on the interior with this car.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Thanks sarlacc for clearing things up.
I knew the name of the color, but was trying to portray my disgust in the color.I imagined it to be a black or a dark grey. a bad ass, mean, dont fuck with me paint scheme.

With that being said, I can't wait to drive it. even with a poor choice in color.
He's going out of town this month, I hope he leaves the keys!

Sarlacc needs to invade Houston to take some awesome pictures.

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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I've sat in one and I agree about the craptastic plastic. But thats not what this car is about and the interior is a damn sight better looking than the Camaro's...
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
I've sat in one and I agree about the craptastic plastic. But thats not what this car is about and the interior is a damn sight better looking than the Camaro's...
The plastic no cheaper than what you'd find in a 1st gen G coupe...only problem is the 1st gen g coupe has more of it in the center stack.

Most of the dash isnt plastic. The center console has a nice quality cover over it (whether you like the design is objective and in relation to the quality)

And the cheapest of the plastic runs down the side of the center console around the armrest. Which is the least visible and least touched area.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Detonator Yellow is not a bad color. Here is a pic a took of the RT classic version.

Have your remove the SRT hood stripes...I bet that helps. Im not fond of those on the yellow.

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I did a quick roll by to see his car at 11:44 last night.
he didnt know I went to go see it.

it was dark, and the yellow stood out. in the day time, it I'm expecting it to look a bit different and to grow on me.
I'll suggest the stripe delete.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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I like to think of the srt and color combo like a happy face yellow with bawls.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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I like to think of the srt and color combo like a happy face yellow with bawls.
Wait until the Furious Fuscia color finally hit showrooms. Dark pink with balls. Its actually a very cool color and works really well on the car.

My favorite is still purple.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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You havent even sat in one so shut the fuck up. The materials on the inside are actually very good.
ROFL
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
ROFL
Got anything different to say?

Everyone bags on the interior of the car based on what they've seen in pictures or, really, the assumptions they make because the car is a Dodge.

Fact is they did this model right. And I'll bet money the 2011 interior revision will be even more in the right direction.

Yeah, I can list off names of plenty of other current dodges that have cheap plastic-y interior (caravan, nitro, etc) fact is, this particular model is not that.

Yeah, I'm biased because I own one...but I didnt buy the car for the interior accoutrements, I bought it for the exterior design and the pleasure of driving it. The fact that the interior is step up is a nice bonus and makes me like the car that much more.

If the car truly had a cheap plastic interior I would full well admit it.

Hell, I invite anyone to come down and sit in my Prius and then my Challenger and tell me which one has cheaper plastics and interior materials...
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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I'm betting on the prius.

David, you're making me want to get out of work early and go visit my dad.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
I'm betting on the prius.

David, you're making me want to get out of work early and go visit my dad.
Do it.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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why so serious? its just peoples opionions.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Challengers don't have a lot of style inside, but build quality and material quality isn't bad at all. The top of the dash is actually a little soft, even. Don't get that on some "imports".

And yellow is hot!
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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I'm driving it this sunday.
attention grabbing yellow, here I come!

Does this car come with a pooosay magnet?
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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So you drove it....annnnnnnnnd
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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It's the easiest car to drive!

my passengers say it pulls hard as hell. they can feel themselves being pulled back into their seat.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
It's the easiest car to drive!

my passengers say it pulls hard as hell. they can feel themselves being pulled back into their seat.
Any other thoughts? Interior, etc.

It can be a very easy car to drive. Get into and you want to be careful ,but its fairly forgiving so long as you leave the traction control on.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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yeah, I havent played with the traction control off. I'm scared.
its a fun ride tho.
Tomorrow, bright and early, I'll play some more.

I wish I could feel the G's.


I came from a dodge, so the interior feels like home. its nice for a muscle car. its manly. not plain. honestly, I think my TL is a clusterfuck full of buttons.

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
You havent even sat in one so shut the fuck up. The materials on the inside are actually very good.

The car is a bimmer, you dont get in it and go WOW look at the luxurious woods and animal pelts. But you dont get in and say wow what cheap duplo plastics either. The leather seats are great quality, the dash is a nice soft touch materials. And everything else is designed quite nice. They did a very good job trying to up the ante on the interior with this car.

My only nit pick with the Challenger is that they went retro on the outside but went with ho-hum on the inside. They invaded the Charger/300 factory parts bin on the interior and it's too dull for me, doesn't match the exterior...BUT I do like that car overall.

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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My only nit pick with the Challenger is that they went retro on the outside but went with ho-hum on the inside. They invaded the Charger/300 factory parts bin on the interior and it's too dull for me, doesn't match the exterior...BUT I do like that car overall.
I can respect that...If you you look at a 70 Challenger...the interior does have cues reminiscent of that car.

The 2011, should have a much refreshed interior.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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While it could use an updated interior, I like it for what it is. the gadgetry isnt what attracts me to the car.
its the 6.1 motor that does it for me.
the exhaust tone is pretty fucking sexy. Most bloggers/magazine's were right, I didnt even want to turn on the radio.
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