Dodge Challenger SRT8 Pricing & Commercial Revealed - Page 6

SSRacer · 02-06-2008, 06:26 PM

The interior looks really cheap.

And I'm talking cheap for a neon cheap...

onesexyga · 02-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Wow, what a piece of garbage. Those numbers are pathetic for a 400+ hp car. I thought the whole idea with retro cars is classic styling and updated technology. Putting a big v8 in an overweight pile of steel is tech straight out of the late 60's. Then they take one of the cooler parts of a retro car, the interior, and completely scrap it for an off the shelf interior. Nothing is retro. They didn't even use the pistol grip shifters the mopar muscle cars used. Retro is overplayed anyways.

fo44rd · 02-06-2008, 06:46 PM

Typical Chrysler deliver less quality for more money. Have them break more often and be more expensive to repair.

notsoaveragej0e · 02-06-2008, 06:59 PM

Why don't any of their cars have manuals? I would think that the concept Challenger would at least have a manual, even if they aren't going to offer it with one...

fo44rd · 02-06-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Why don't any of their cars have manuals? I would think that the concept Challenger would at least have a manual, even if they aren't going to offer it with one...

All that sort of stuff opens up after the lauch year, including lesser power engines and lower prices.

nascarnate326 · 02-06-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRacer

The interior looks really cheap.

And I'm talking cheap for a neon cheap...

What did you expect, a BMW interior? Honestly, its a muscle car. Muscle car means BIG motor, 2 doors.

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Originally Posted by onesexyga

Those numbers are pathetic for a 400+ hp car.

I was hoping for a little faster 1/4 times, but weighing in at that much, its what happens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fo44rd

Have them break more often and be more expensive to repair.

Have you heard of the unlimited mile warranty? Anything powertrain is covered, and its not like SRT8's are going to be daily's for that many people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Why don't any of their cars have manuals? I would think that the concept Challenger would at least have a manual, even if they aren't going to offer it with one...

It does have a manual, look around on autoblog.com and you will find it.

fo44rd · 02-06-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326

Have you heard of the unlimited mile warranty? Anything powertrain is covered, and its not like SRT8's are going to be daily's for that many people..

SRT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIFETIEM WARRANTY!

Secondly I was refering to all the electronic/emmisions/suspention/etc. tid-bits that aren't covered by the lifetime warranty. MOPAR parts price/availibility isn't was FORD(MOTORCRAFT) or GM's(AC-DELCO) are. And Chrysler just doesn't seem to screw and glue them together anywere near as well FORD or GM after the miles start accumulating.

nascarnate326 · 02-07-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fo44rd

SRT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIFETIEM WARRANTY!

Secondly I was refering to all the electronic/emmisions/suspention/etc. tid-bits that aren't covered by the lifetime warranty. MOPAR parts price/availibility isn't was FORD(MOTORCRAFT) or GM's(AC-DELCO) are. And Chrysler just doesn't seem to screw and glue them together anywere near as well FORD or GM after the miles start accumulating.

You got me on the SRT's but th 6yl and RT would be covered. I would think SRT would have the lowest build numbers after the first year.

AMRAAM4 · 02-07-2008, 05:55 AM

GTO boys are going to be smoking the yuppies buying this car thinking they are King Sh1t. FAIL for Chrysler on this one. Should have made it lighter, so it would be faster.

GregFarz78 · 02-07-2008, 07:30 AM

Another overpriced dodge SRT...waits for 2002GT to chime in

wait for the camaro ss that will probably smoke this overweight pig

Sprucegagt · 02-07-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lironet

How fast is it? Good question. The performance "targets" were a 0-60 mph time in the low fives, a quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds.

0-60 in the 5.1 sec? Pathetic! A 300 HP Mustang GT can do that.

Also, why the hell does this car need to weigh 4200 lbs?

Well the public wanted a retro car and they got it. It resembles the original straight down to the performance numbers.

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Motor Trend tested the '70 'Cuda in 340, 440 Six-Pack and Hemi versions. The acceleration results had the 340 car getting to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, the 440 car scooting there in 5.9 seconds and the Hemi making it in 5.8 seconds. The quarter-mile flew by in 14.5 seconds at 95 mph for the 340, 14.4 seconds at 100 mph for the 440 and 14 seconds flat at 102 mph for the Hemi.

FYI, the 70 - 74 Challenger and Cuda models were twins.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109513

AMRAAM4 · 02-07-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Another overpriced dodge SRT...waits for 2002GT to chime in

wait for the camaro ss that will probably smoke this overweight pig

Any LSx vehicle should, aside from the TBSS which would probably run even on it unless it has been tuned

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bigbenSC · 02-07-2008, 09:24 AM

I've never liked this car, the concept catered to old people and the traditional cheap Chrysler interior is a huge let down. For near $40,000 I expect more performance and class.

SSRacer · 02-07-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascarnate326

What did you expect, a BMW interior? Honestly, its a muscle car. Muscle car means BIG motor, 2 doors.

Muscle car or not, if I'm paying $40K for a car I don't want an interior that looks like it was put together by mattel or came out of a kia rio.

Cormaster · 02-07-2008, 02:45 PM

I thought initially it looked cool but I have to agree with the interior coments. If I recall the concept showed a retro/modern cool looking interior. This thing just has the generic charger/Magnum/300C interior.

And yes the numbers aren't that impresssive, but hey old people will buy it

SSRacer · 02-07-2008, 05:00 PM

Yup, the guy that I work with that has an SRT8 charger said that interior is almost identical to his. The concept's interior was way better.

GregFarz78 · 02-07-2008, 08:16 PM

@ complaining about the interior lets be honest the vette or new camaro's interior is nothing to brag about either its a go fast car if you want a nice interior buy a bmw or lexus

95-GT · 02-07-2008, 09:28 PM

I knew they were slow. Played with one on the expressway a few months ago and it had nothing. Sounded good though.

Cormaster · 02-08-2008, 12:34 AM

yeah but at least the new camaro still kept styling cues from the concept...they kind of completely abandoned them with the Challenger.

kse73 · 02-08-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cormaster

yeah but at least the new camaro still kept styling cues from the concept...they kind of completely abandoned them with the Challenger.

You're on crack.

02-06-2008, 06:26 PM	#101
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	The interior looks really cheap. And I'm talking cheap for a neon cheap... __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

02-06-2008, 06:46 PM	#103
fo44rd GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: berwyn, il Posts: 673 Vehicle: 2002 silver gt	Typical Chrysler deliver less quality for more money. Have them break more often and be more expensive to repair. __________________ 2002 EARLY PRODUCTION........LAST OF THE GOOD ONES....WHEN THEMIRRORS WERE STILL PAINTED AND THE GRAND AM GT LOGOS WERE ON THE DOORS

02-06-2008, 06:59 PM	#104
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Why don't any of their cars have manuals? I would think that the concept Challenger would at least have a manual, even if they aren't going to offer it with one... __________________

02-07-2008, 05:55 AM	#109
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	GTO boys are going to be smoking the yuppies buying this car thinking they are King Sh1t. FAIL for Chrysler on this one. Should have made it lighter, so it would be faster. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

02-07-2008, 07:30 AM	#110
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Another overpriced dodge SRT...waits for 2002GT to chime in wait for the camaro ss that will probably smoke this overweight pig __________________ My Pics

02-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#102
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Wow, what a piece of garbage. Those numbers are pathetic for a 400+ hp car. I thought the whole idea with retro cars is classic styling and updated technology. Putting a big v8 in an overweight pile of steel is tech straight out of the late 60's. Then they take one of the cooler parts of a retro car, the interior, and completely scrap it for an off the shelf interior. Nothing is retro. They didn't even use the pistol grip shifters the mopar muscle cars used. Retro is overplayed anyways.

02-07-2008, 09:24 AM	#113
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	I've never liked this car, the concept catered to old people and the traditional cheap Chrysler interior is a huge let down. For near $40,000 I expect more performance and class.

02-07-2008, 02:45 PM	#115
Cormaster 'core' - master AKA: Cory Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,092 Vehicle: '04 Cavie, '04 Lancer	I thought initially it looked cool but I have to agree with the interior coments. If I recall the concept showed a retro/modern cool looking interior. This thing just has the generic charger/Magnum/300C interior. And yes the numbers aren't that impresssive, but hey old people will buy it __________________ Check out my ride! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2566913

02-07-2008, 05:00 PM	#116
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Yup, the guy that I work with that has an SRT8 charger said that interior is almost identical to his. The concept's interior was way better. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

02-07-2008, 08:16 PM	#117
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	@ complaining about the interior lets be honest the vette or new camaro's interior is nothing to brag about either its a go fast car if you want a nice interior buy a bmw or lexus __________________ My Pics

02-07-2008, 09:28 PM	#118
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	I knew they were slow. Played with one on the expressway a few months ago and it had nothing. Sounded good though.

02-08-2008, 12:34 AM	#119
Cormaster 'core' - master AKA: Cory Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,092 Vehicle: '04 Cavie, '04 Lancer	yeah but at least the new camaro still kept styling cues from the concept...they kind of completely abandoned them with the Challenger. __________________ Check out my ride! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2566913

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