Dodge Challenger drivers in your area

fonzo179 · 06-25-2013, 09:59 AM

Tried searching the forum for this but couldn't turn up much. I was just wondering how the (newer model) Dodge Challenger drivers in your area are?

Honestly, up here in the North they are all pretty cool. Most of them lean their seat way back and wave and smile all the time. They just seem happy to cruise and enjoy the ride (I haven't ran into a single one who is pedal-to-the-floor ready to race

, or rev-the-engine then peel out at the light like a teenager with a big block Chevy cerca de 1966)

) I'm personnally not a muscle car guy, but if I had to choose, that Challenger would probably be it - just because.

I like how our Forum has a strong showing of Mustang enthusiasts. But I figure there may be other muscle cars on people's minds (or maybe it's just me

oh well)

JARblue · 06-25-2013, 10:03 AM

No issues with Challengers. It's the Chargers that I see driving like idiots and reving their engines at stop lights. And frankly, its mostly stock ones I see doing this crap. The SRT8 guys are respectable.

m4a1mustang · 06-25-2013, 10:10 AM

Never had an issue with Challengers. They always seem to be older guys, really chill.

ElVee · 06-25-2013, 10:15 AM

I've only encountered one who wanted to make it known to me that he's in a V8 muscle car. That's just one compared to oodles more Mustang drivers and even some Camaro drivers. Most Challenger drivers seem very laid back and secure in their car choice, which is fine by me!

Haven't had much issue with Chargers. I think around here they know their place, despite the gaudy paint jobs and stripes.

Basically a family-hauler for dads who yearn for the V8 muscle. At least they're not in minivans, I guess.

Chuck33079 · 06-25-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's the Chargers that I see driving like idiots and reving their engines at stop lights.

This, for sure. They're also likely to be sitting on ginormous sized wheels.

JARblue · 06-25-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This, for sure. They're also likely to be sitting on ginormous sized wheels.

24s minimum

DEpointfive0 · 06-25-2013, 10:23 AM

Never had a problem with Challengers, Chargers or Camaros... Mustang guys always try to race me, I had a 5.0 prick run me off the road when I wasn't even trying to race...

fonzo179 · 06-25-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

No issues with Challengers. It's the Chargers that I see driving like idiots and reving their engines at stop lights. And frankly, its mostly stock ones I see doing this crap. The SRT8 guys are respectable.

Not sure what their mentallity is here

. Maybe something like, "Hey you! Yeah import d@uche! I rolled all this horsepower off the lot - straight American muscle baby. Yeah...huge [rooster] all day."

m4a1mustang · 06-25-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Never had a problem with Challengers, Chargers or Camaros... Mustang guys always try to race me, I had a 5.0 prick run me off the road when I wasn't even trying to race...

Sorry about that. I was blinded by your beauty.

blackcherry20 · 06-25-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

No issues with Challengers. It's the Chargers that I see driving like idiots and reving their engines at stop lights. And frankly, its mostly stock ones I see doing this crap. The SRT8 guys are respectable.

and the Challengers are really cool looking!
Chargers....snooty or something...LOL! not sure why...but whatevers...

blackcherry20 · 06-25-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

I've only encountered one who wanted to make it known to me that he's in a V8 muscle car. That's just one compared to oodles more Mustang drivers and even some Camaro drivers. Most Challenger drivers seem very laid back and secure in their car choice, which is fine by me!

Haven't had much issue with Chargers. I think around here they know their place, despite the gaudy paint jobs and stripes.

Basically a family-hauler for dads who yearn for the V8 muscle. At least they're not in minivans, I guess.

my cousin (probably 15 years my jr.) has a SS Camaro maybe 2010 and he continually wants to "race" me....

I told him sunday the only "racing" he's getting out of me is on the autocross course trying to beat my time (LOL-his wife has forbid him to do anything related to racing or autocrossing until it's paid off!!)

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-25-2013, 11:56 AM

Looks wise.
1.Challenger
2.Camaro
3.Mustang

I think the camaro is the best happy median of performance and power. While the other two represent the other two extremes of comfort and performance.

Looking forward to seeing the 2015 Barracuda.

Cmike2780 · 06-25-2013, 12:11 PM

I like the Challenger, but if I had a choice I'd pick the one from 1970.

yaheard · 06-25-2013, 12:34 PM

I toiled over getting a Challenger or Z for a good year.....before I bought Jezzabelle.

DEpointfive0 · 06-25-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sorry about that. I was blinded by your beauty.

It's all good, sorry you got pulled over because I reported you as a drunk driver

06-25-2013, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 21	Dodge Challenger drivers in your area Tried searching the forum for this but couldn't turn up much. I was just wondering how the (newer model) Dodge Challenger drivers in your area are? Honestly, up here in the North they are all pretty cool. Most of them lean their seat way back and wave and smile all the time. They just seem happy to cruise and enjoy the ride (I haven't ran into a single one who is pedal-to-the-floor ready to race, or rev-the-engine then peel out at the light like a teenager with a big block Chevy cerca de 1966)) I'm personnally not a muscle car guy, but if I had to choose, that Challenger would probably be it - just because. I like how our Forum has a strong showing of Mustang enthusiasts. But I figure there may be other muscle cars on people's minds (or maybe it's just me oh well) DEpointfive0 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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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: 6963	Never had an issue with Challengers. They always seem to be older guys, really chill. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I've only encountered one who wanted to make it known to me that he's in a V8 muscle car. That's just one compared to oodles more Mustang drivers and even some Camaro drivers. Most Challenger drivers seem very laid back and secure in their car choice, which is fine by me! Haven't had much issue with Chargers. I think around here they know their place, despite the gaudy paint jobs and stripes. Basically a family-hauler for dads who yearn for the V8 muscle. At least they're not in minivans, I guess. fonzo179 likes this.

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Never had a problem with Challengers, Chargers or Camaros... Mustang guys always try to race me, I had a 5.0 prick run me off the road when I wasn't even trying to race... fonzo179 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Looks wise. 1.Challenger 2.Camaro 3.Mustang I think the camaro is the best happy median of performance and power. While the other two represent the other two extremes of comfort and performance. Looking forward to seeing the 2015 Barracuda. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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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 the Challenger, but if I had a choice I'd pick the one from 1970. m4a1mustang, UNKNOWN_370, SouthArk370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	I toiled over getting a Challenger or Z for a good year.....before I bought Jezzabelle.

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