Dodge Charger - not bad at all
06-29-2005, 10:19 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Age: 48
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dodge Charger - not bad at all
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
06-29-2005, 10:39 AM
#2
Instructor
Join Date: May 2005
Location: 5280'
Age: 50
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by hank1105
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. .
I'll bet the Mecedes-Benz 5 speed auto in the Charger >> Acura TL's 5A
06-29-2005, 10:49 AM
#3
Registered Abuser of VTEC
Originally Posted by quantmonkey
Reliability?
I'll bet the Mecedes-Benz 5 speed auto in the Charger >> Acura TL's 5A
I'll bet the Mecedes-Benz 5 speed auto in the Charger >> Acura TL's 5A
06-29-2005, 10:51 AM
#4
Outnumbered at home
Originally Posted by quantmonkey
Reliability?
I'll bet the Mecedes-Benz 5 speed auto in the Charger >> Acura TL's 5A
I'll bet the Mecedes-Benz 5 speed auto in the Charger >> Acura TL's 5A
will be nice to know your transmission will last you longer than the TL as every other part of your car falls apart at the seams
06-29-2005, 10:54 AM
#5
I
Anyone can feather the clutch, change gears, rev match, double clutch and heel and toe downshift, but it takes a REALLY skilled driver to drive an automatic car.
06-29-2005, 10:58 AM
#7
Instructor
Join Date: May 2005
Location: 5280'
Age: 50
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by FastAcura
Anyone can feather the clutch, change gears, rev match, double clutch and heel and toe downshift, but it takes a REALLY skilled driver to drive an automatic car.
Trending Topics
06-29-2005, 11:01 AM
#8
I
Originally Posted by quantmonkey
It takes an even more skilled driver to keep the TL's original 5A intact for more than 100,000 miles.
06-29-2005, 11:11 AM
#9
Instructor
Join Date: May 2005
Location: 5280'
Age: 50
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by FastAcura
Only women buy 5ATs, so I wouldn't be worried about that
06-29-2005, 12:09 PM
#11
Team Owner
I like the fact that the base 250hp V6 comes at a low price. The Magnum base is the weak 190 and if you want the 250hp engine you have to get the SXT. As far as getting the V8 for $30k, I'd rather get a GTO. Of course the GTO has only 2 damn doors. GM needs to bring over the Holden Commodore SV6 and SV8.
06-29-2005, 02:18 PM
#13
Registered Abuser of VTEC
Originally Posted by quantmonkey
It takes an even more skilled driver to keep the TL's original 5A intact for more than 100,000 miles.
06-29-2005, 02:19 PM
#14
Registered Abuser of VTEC
Originally Posted by Doom878
I like the fact that the base 250hp V6 comes at a low price. The Magnum base is the weak 190 and if you want the 250hp engine you have to get the SXT. As far as getting the V8 for $30k, I'd rather get a GTO. Of course the GTO has only 2 damn doors. GM needs to bring over the Holden Commodore SV6 and SV8.
The V8 is way too expensive. For the (lack of) interior goodies, I couldn't justify it.
06-29-2005, 02:30 PM
#16
teh Senior Instigator
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
Age: 42
Posts: 44,090
Received 957 Likes
on
328 Posts
Originally Posted by Doom878
I like the fact that the base 250hp V6 comes at a low price. The Magnum base is the weak 190 and if you want the 250hp engine you have to get the SXT. As far as getting the V8 for $30k, I'd rather get a GTO. Of course the GTO has only 2 damn doors. GM needs to bring over the Holden Commodore SV6 and SV8.
but the LS ain't no Hemi
06-29-2005, 02:38 PM
#18
50? you must be kidding!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Indiana
Age: 67
Posts: 2,119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by hank1105
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
it's a DODGE!!
06-29-2005, 02:45 PM
#19
givin the business
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sasebo, Japan
Age: 45
Posts: 2,556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
a lady in my building has one...and that thing is butt ugly. it'll take a little bit to make me stomach looking at it. but you can't argue with 340hp and RWD
that thing is butt ugly. it'll take a little bit to make me stomach looking at it. but you can't argue with 340hp and RWD
06-29-2005, 03:25 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by CLpower
i like it, other then the fact it's hideous!
I saw one on the road the other day...simply atrocious...it looks far worse in person.
06-29-2005, 05:36 PM
#23
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Doom878
I think it'll grow on you like the Magnum.
06-30-2005, 04:51 AM
#29
GEEZER
Just plain ugly. I don't care if it does 12's out of the box, it is one of the ugliest cars out right now.
06-30-2005, 05:46 AM
#30
Boondocks fanatic.....
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Half-assed Aggie trapped in Longhorn territory....
Posts: 719
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by hank1105
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
Before all you Acura TL fans flame me, I just wanted to say that I still think the Acura is an Acura (reliablity, etc.) and a Dodge is still a Dodge. Not to knock Dodge or anything, I just think of Acura as a higher end brand.
With all that said, I test drove the Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 R/T. One thing is for sure, the power is much better then the Acura. The engine comes in at 340 hp. They will be releasing the RXT, I think that is the model, with a 6.1L V8 at 425 horsepower. Anyways, the ride wasn't bad at all. The interior doesn't come close to the Acura, but for an American car it isn't that bad. The interior room seemed to be more then the TL, I don't have exact numbers, but that my perspective. The car also feels much bigger then the TL, which I didn't like. The cost of the car is actually the same if not more then a TL. The RWD is excellent with that much horsepower.
If the Dodge Charger wasn't priced were the TL is then I would definitely investigate further. Still the TL is the better vehicle IMO. My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. Again this isn't to knock anyone that has a Dodge, but there is a difference. The best part of the Charger was the power and the RWD, that is were it ends.
There seems to be power everywhere with this car and will get you into trouble quickly if you're not paying attention to where cops may be hiding at. While the front of the body looks good when you get to the back of it you end up getting depressed. And the interior is traditional Dodge/Chrysler. Cheap materials that LOOK like they have been snapped on. Chrysler/Dodge people please listen, stop using the cheap materials, it annoys me the hell outta me because this is the third vehicle in a row that initially sparked my interest, only to end up depressing me because of the crappy interior. I'll hang on to my TL, thank you!
06-30-2005, 08:09 AM
#31
Team Owner
It seems that it costs so much to make a decent domestic with a nice interior. Domestics rarely have a nice interior that are affordable. Remember guys. For these domestics to be affordable they gotta cut costs somewhere.
06-30-2005, 08:51 AM
#32
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Communist, NY
Posts: 9,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The SRT-8 Charger is going to awesome, even the R/T is hot.
Mid $30k's for the SRT-8= Bargain.
That's what I figure since the SRT-8 Magnum bases at $37,995.
Why would I want a TL 6spd? Torque steer central, no thank you.
Mid $30k's for the SRT-8= Bargain.
That's what I figure since the SRT-8 Magnum bases at $37,995.
Why would I want a TL 6spd? Torque steer central, no thank you.
06-30-2005, 10:17 AM
#33
Instructor
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by hank1105
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. .
My wife said it perfectly, when she knows someone drives an Acura, she thinks ok, they are doing pretty good in life, when they drive a Dodge, it is just a Dodge. .
06-30-2005, 10:30 AM
#34
Team Owner
Originally Posted by Beltfed
The SRT-8 Charger is going to awesome, even the R/T is hot.
Mid $30k's for the SRT-8= Bargain.
That's what I figure since the SRT-8 Magnum bases at $37,995.
Why would I want a TL 6spd? Torque steer central, no thank you.
Mid $30k's for the SRT-8= Bargain.
That's what I figure since the SRT-8 Magnum bases at $37,995.
Why would I want a TL 6spd? Torque steer central, no thank you.
06-30-2005, 10:33 AM
#35
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Communist, NY
Posts: 9,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Doom878
Is the SRT-8 faster than the GTO?
if I want power I'll get the vette
06-30-2005, 10:55 AM
#38
I
Who cares about 0-60 anyway? How many times do you find yourself flooring it 0-60 during daily commutes? The one second that the charger would have on the Acura does not outweigh the bad things.
I would rather have an Acura with torque steer than a plastic POS on steriods any day. And talking about torque steer and handling, it must be really fun whipping a 4000+ lbs car around corners...
Thanks Dodge, but there's more to owning a car than straight line performance. Give me a 6 speed TL with Navi.
I would rather have an Acura with torque steer than a plastic POS on steriods any day. And talking about torque steer and handling, it must be really fun whipping a 4000+ lbs car around corners...
Thanks Dodge, but there's more to owning a car than straight line performance. Give me a 6 speed TL with Navi.
06-30-2005, 10:57 AM
#39
Instructor
Join Date: May 2005
Location: 5280'
Age: 50
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Doom878
It seems that it costs so much to make a decent domestic with a nice interior. Domestics rarely have a nice interior that are affordable...
