Dodge Challenger

Robert · 07-11-2008, 01:50 AM

I am going to go out on a limb and say, I want a 6.1L challenger in my garage along with my 135i. It looks so aggressive, like a car you can man handle. (Flame suit on)

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/10/2...ill-available/

Oregon · 07-11-2008, 04:14 AM

Is there any truth to reports of 20k over MSRP?

EODGUY · 07-11-2008, 06:01 AM

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Is there any truth to reports of 20k over MSRP?

Probably. Damn Stealerships. Worst case of mark-up I've seen was a 2000 Mustang Cobra-R. MSRP was $50k, and the dealer marked it up to $98k.

BForbes · 07-11-2008, 07:56 AM

I prefer the Challenger to the Camaro and Mustang. The Msrp for the V6 comes in at 21,000 bucks if I'm not mistaken.

UR2SLOW1 · 07-11-2008, 08:18 AM

No flames from me, I think the car looks fantastic and would love one to compliment the 135i.

Sherifftruman · 07-11-2008, 11:37 AM

I like it, but still think it needs a little something on the front end, maybe a small chrome strip or something. Just need to break up the bumper a little.

ARES45 · 07-11-2008, 11:45 AM

I love most cars and gas prices aren't high enough yet for me to place miles per gallon over smiles per mile, but the Challenger wouldn't be my first choice do to some build/engineering quality issues my family has had with Dodges in the past. I am not trying to say you shouldn't get one, but I will likely wait a year or two to see some reliability stats. That would be the same if I were waiting for a Camaro as well though, and I feel this way because of how hurting the big 3 are, they will be more likely to cut some corners to return to profitability. I would have felt the same way about a 135i if my family had gotten bad versions of their vehicle as well.

InsaneSkippy · 07-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I had the pleasure of seeing/following one of these the other day. I must say those things are BEASTS! I wouldn't mind having one

Cybersavage · 07-13-2008, 10:31 PM

And so it goes....

http://jalopnik.com/397835/2009-henn...ive-first-look

jeremyc74 · 07-13-2008, 11:18 PM

I've seen a couple in person, and they look great on the road. My biggest issue with them is the parts bin interior. They just grabbed stuff from the 300 bin and grafted it in. That wouldn't be such a big deal, but the stuff in the bin SUCKED.

The next big issue is curb weight. 4100lbs! She's pretty sexy for a porker though.

Robert · 07-13-2008, 11:32 PM

It's a niche vehicle for sure. Jalopnik predicted the SRT600 to achieve 60 in low 4s. Hellvu a inefficient car for go fast and putting the power down. M3 with DCT can probably match performance with only 400 ponies.

Steve135i · 07-13-2008, 11:43 PM

Nice looking, BUT its a Dodge. I would buy a new Camaro in a heartbeat b4 a Dodge.

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BForbes Moderator 591 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I prefer the Challenger to the Camaro and Mustang. The Msrp for the V6 comes in at 21,000 bucks if I'm not mistaken. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	No flames from me, I think the car looks fantastic and would love one to compliment the 135i.
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	I like it, but still think it needs a little something on the front end, maybe a small chrome strip or something. Just need to break up the bumper a little.
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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I love most cars and gas prices aren't high enough yet for me to place miles per gallon over smiles per mile, but the Challenger wouldn't be my first choice do to some build/engineering quality issues my family has had with Dodges in the past. I am not trying to say you shouldn't get one, but I will likely wait a year or two to see some reliability stats. That would be the same if I were waiting for a Camaro as well though, and I feel this way because of how hurting the big 3 are, they will be more likely to cut some corners to return to profitability. I would have felt the same way about a 135i if my family had gotten bad versions of their vehicle as well. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I had the pleasure of seeing/following one of these the other day. I must say those things are BEASTS! I wouldn't mind having one __________________
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Cybersavage Lieutenant 105 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2002 Viper GTS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	And so it goes.... http://jalopnik.com/397835/2009-henn...ive-first-look
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jeremyc74 Banned 79 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I've seen a couple in person, and they look great on the road. My biggest issue with them is the parts bin interior. They just grabbed stuff from the 300 bin and grafted it in. That wouldn't be such a big deal, but the stuff in the bin SUCKED. The next big issue is curb weight. 4100lbs! She's pretty sexy for a porker though.
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Robert Major General 438 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	It's a niche vehicle for sure. Jalopnik predicted the SRT600 to achieve 60 in low 4s. Hellvu a inefficient car for go fast and putting the power down. M3 with DCT can probably match performance with only 400 ponies. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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07-13-2008, 11:43 PM	#12
Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking, BUT its a Dodge. I would buy a new Camaro in a heartbeat b4 a Dodge.
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