Test Drove a Challenger SRT8 Tonight...

Doug&Michelle · 12-27-2011, 11:54 PM

I'm a pretty big MOPAR fan and I think the new Challenger looks great. I liked it and it was fun to drive but I like my Z much better.

ImportConvert · 12-28-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug&Michelle

I'm a pretty big MOPAR fan and I think the new Challenger looks great. I liked it and it was fun to drive but I like my Z much better.

As much of a PITA as it has been to find a 370Z I want, I considered the SRT8, but the handling just isn't there. Best retro look on the block, though!

Zrider79 · 12-28-2011, 12:32 AM

Thing is sexy, was it a automatic or stick, not sure what's in srt 8.

frost · 12-28-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

retro look on the block, though!

Totally subjective. I love the 'maro

frost · 12-28-2011, 12:35 AM

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Totally subjective. I love the 'maro

Now if they had stuck with the look of the actual concept ... I'd fuckin love it.

yaheard · 12-28-2011, 07:52 AM

The Challenger is a bad ride. That is what I was all set to buy until I flip flopped to the Z. The RT was what I was going to get but I did drive an SRT. Dang that thing is really great car. I still love them!

I too think it is the best looking of the throwback cars.

m4a1mustang · 12-28-2011, 07:54 AM

I would love to have one as a weekend cruiser type car.

Doug&Michelle · 12-28-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zrider79

Thing is sexy, was it a automatic or stick, not sure what's in srt 8.

5 speed auto but I have also driven the 6 stick about a year ago.

FL 4Motion · 12-28-2011, 09:38 AM

such cool cars, just ooze badassery and intimidation. Best looking of all the "retro" muscle cars imo. But, it's a boat and, the interior is pretty crappy for the price, at least it was when I looked at them a couple years ago.

Red__Zed · 12-28-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

such cool cars, just ooze badassery and intimidation. Best looking of all the "retro" muscle cars imo. But, it's a boat and, the interior is pretty crappy for the price, at least it was when I looked at them a couple years ago.

pretty much dead on with my opinion.

I drove one hoping it would have a driving feel to match up with the looks....not even close.

Although, I guess it's not so much bad as it is the car is just a boat.

FL 4Motion · 12-28-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

pretty much dead on with my opinion.

I drove one hoping it would have a driving feel to match up with the looks....not even close.

Although, I guess it's not so much bad as it is the car is just a boat.

I am flabergasted that we actually agree on something, that never happens.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-28-2011, 10:18 AM

I guess it's more of a land boat than a car

FL 4Motion · 12-28-2011, 11:27 AM

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I guess it's more of a land boat than a car

but one seriously badass looking and sounding one.

Red__Zed · 12-28-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

I am flabergasted that we actually agree on something, that never happens.

we agree on a lot of things, but we can only agree if you are right

Cmike2780 · 12-28-2011, 11:32 AM

I like how these retro look overall, but the really hate how it looks "tall" in person. If there was ever a car that looks 10x better lowered, it's this car.

12-27-2011, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	Test Drove a Challenger SRT8 Tonight... I'm a pretty big MOPAR fan and I think the new Challenger looks great. I liked it and it was fun to drive but I like my Z much better.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I would love to have one as a weekend cruiser type car. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I like how these retro look overall, but the really hate how it looks "tall" in person. If there was ever a car that looks 10x better lowered, it's this car. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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Zrider79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola florida Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Rep Power: 15	Thing is sexy, was it a automatic or stick, not sure what's in srt 8.

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yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 15	The Challenger is a bad ride. That is what I was all set to buy until I flip flopped to the Z. The RT was what I was going to get but I did drive an SRT. Dang that thing is really great car. I still love them! I too think it is the best looking of the throwback cars.

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FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	such cool cars, just ooze badassery and intimidation. Best looking of all the "retro" muscle cars imo. But, it's a boat and, the interior is pretty crappy for the price, at least it was when I looked at them a couple years ago.