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Old 09-08-2017, 12:42 PM
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I made a move last night





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No denying the power of Mopar!

Nice Scatpack
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Traded my 2017 Accord Sport in for a 2017 Scatpack Charger. 0 regrets.

MSRP- $42,XXX
Purchase price- $35,000
14 miles on the clock
Old 09-08-2017, 12:48 PM
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that car makes the accord seem like plain yogurt...
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Old 09-08-2017, 12:57 PM
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Congrats. She's a beauty

good ridDance to Accord

with new Accord model coming out, did you take a bath?

Or did you get s killer deal on Accord when bought ?

are dodge msrp going down like Chrysler ?
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...ice-cuts-2018/

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Fuckin' Sexy!!!!!!!
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Congrats nice looking Charger... BTW change the avatar pic ASAP... LOL
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Too much of a downgrade going from a V6 to an I4?

Time to update your sig.
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You didn't keep the accord too long.
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Old 09-09-2017, 12:35 AM
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Paid $22,1XX for the Accord in January. Logged 7600 miles since then
MSRP on the Scat was $42,000
Paid $35,000 minus my trade equity and some money down, difference of ~$150/mo
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werth it
buttery smooth
Great upgrade! Congrats!
Old 09-09-2017, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TL-GIXXER
Paid $22,1XX for the Accord in January. Logged 7600 miles since then
MSRP on the Scat was $42,000
Paid $35,000 minus my trade equity and some money down, difference of ~$150/mo
awesome!!!

Any interior shots?

Also great avatar
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Very nice move. I never saw this coming, that's for sure. I assume it has the 8 speed auto, yes? Is there even a manual option?

I used used to hate the Charger... thought it was so plain and ugly. But since Dodge figured out the head and tail lights, shiiiiiet, that car's a looker for sure now. I really like Dodge's design language these days.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
that car makes the accord seem like plain yogurt...
Bro, it was an Accord Sport, okay?! Honda knows how to put the Sport into their cars. You get like 5 horsepower more over the base engine. If you put high performance tires on the Accord Sport, it will out run the scat pack from 0-260MPH, due to Honda's supreme aerodynamacy. Have you even looked at their mirrors?
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Grats OP - I went from a '12 TL SH-AWD to my '15 Charger - have never looked back - would never buy an Acura sedan again
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Very nice move. I never saw this coming, that's for sure. I assume it has the 8 speed auto, yes? Is there even a manual option?

I used used to hate the Charger... thought it was so plain and ugly. But since Dodge figured out the head and tail lights, shiiiiiet, that car's a looker for sure now. I really like Dodge's design language these days.
Yes 8 spd. No...no manual in the Charger But the paddles set up with that transmission is pretty damn good.
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gotta be better/faster than the V
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This car is such a great car. That's a super good deal too. Congrats man!
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Better get those hemis before they are gone. I like the silver paint.... it counteracts well the sheer exuberance of this car.
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I mean, it's not TLX but...
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Nice upgrade. Is it better buying new then pre-owned? I just checked autotrader and the amount you paid is what they're going for pre-owned year or so older.
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Nice! sounds like you got a good deal on it too.
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They are a blast and get even better with some good tires on it!
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Did they kill you on the trade in?
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Wow.. didn't check in for a couple days....

8spd ZF auto. No manual option in the Chargers. This is pretty much a base Scatpack in that it has cloth seats and no options other than the Scatpack trim.

I'd say that I did pretty well in getting $20,000 for the Accord especially since the 10th gen is about to drop- as well as the resale value of the Accord.

There re isn't one thing that I don't like about this car. Nothing. It's difficult to argue 485hp with 4 doors, kids seats in the rear and a big ass trunk.

The Alpine audio, Uconnect with CarPlay, simply blows the Accords electronics out of the water. Not even a comparison.

Faster than a V? I'll find out once it's properly broken in and I can really start having fun with it.
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Also, the 2018 Chargers are on the lots, which is why these are being so heavily discounted. There is no change (that I know of) for MY2018. If anyone is remotely interested, contact Koons Dodge in Virginia. Excellent to deal with
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Originally Posted by TL-GIXXER
Wow.. didn't check in for a couple days....

8spd ZF auto. No manual option in the Chargers. This is pretty much a base Scatpack in that it has cloth seats and no options other than the Scatpack trim.

I'd say that I did pretty well in getting $20,000 for the Accord especially since the 10th gen is about to drop- as well as the resale value of the Accord.

There re isn't one thing that I don't like about this car. Nothing. It's difficult to argue 485hp with 4 doors, kids seats in the rear and a big ass trunk.

The Alpine audio, Uconnect with CarPlay, simply blows the Accords electronics out of the water. Not even a comparison.

Faster than a V? I'll find out once it's properly broken in and I can really start having fun with it.
With two kids seat in the back, is there a significant room between kids legs and front driver seat? That is an issue with the TSX wagon I would like to address, in needing more room. Additionally, did you get an extended warranty on it ?
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I'm very happy for you. Seriously, not jealous at all. Not one bit. Not even a tiny bit. Like a micron sized jealous. For real. Very, very happy. For. You. What. The. F....
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With two kids seat in the back, is there a significant room between kids legs and front driver seat? That is an issue with the TSX wagon I would like to address, in needing more room. Additionally, did you get an extended warranty on it ?
FWIW, you can get an unlimited mile, lifetime bumper to bump warranty on almost (not SRT or diesel) every FCA product for like $2200. I have one on my Jeep, comes with a $200 deductible but that's basically any work at this point. Also includes free service loaner use.

Congrats on the new car OP! Love the power for money ratio on this one.
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now it's coming along

no jealousy detected
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Re: room behind the seats...... this car is large. Yes- way more than enough room. I could probably put a small rocking chair back there for an adult and still have room
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Old 09-11-2017, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TL-GIXXER
Re: room behind the seats...... this car is large. Yes- way more than enough room. I could probably put a small rocking chair back there for an adult and still have room
appreciate the info !!

Any full on rear shots to see exhaust pipe size ?
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Nice. My brother can't decide between a Jeep GC and a Scat Pack. Of course I've been pushing him to get the Charger.

$35k is a steal for that
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Fuck yeah, big sedans > SUVs!!!
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Look at that giant silver tuna boat. Thing must weigh like 4400lbs. Again, not jealous.
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I think I may need to visit the dealer. Something isn't right with this car..... I press the accelerator pedal to the floor- at say, like 30mph- and the rear tires just spin and there's smoke behind me.

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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Fuck yeah, big sedans > SUVs!!!
except for big fast SUVs :-D
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