DaddyIvo yeah he a pro

@@505enthusiast4 Too bad he called it a challenger

@@mikeprobst1839 Even the best slip up once in a while.

Very true! I just picked up an 09 rt back in July!

Hahahahaha you really made me laugh :-)))))

Victor Maitland Does it sound good stock? Im plan on buying a 2015 or 2016 R/T. Whats the major difference in the R/T road and track? I heard what he said in the video i was just seeing since you own one.

@@KL-oz8wz 3.09 gear ratio with limited slip vs. 2.62 open rear. I upgraded my rear end to the 3.09.

@@KL-oz8wz the 2016 and below rt models are very quiet stock. But the 2017 and above rt models sound like a v8 muscle car

0x1A4 Oh poop! Typo!

I would go with a R/T the v6 just doesn't have enough power.

nikhilnagaraj For the maximum in safety it's "anything" with winter tires. A RWD car with winter tires or a FWD car with winter tires will out handle and stop shorter than a car with all-season tires. In general FWD is more predictable than RWD, but the tires are the big thing.

Alex on Autos Ok. Got it. Thanks Alex.

Duncan McLellan It really didn't seem to make much difference

+Kareem Carter Get the Eibach Pro System, not just the springs, yes it helps and looks better. The Scat Pack and SRT-4 are 1/2 inch lower than the regular RT.

+Anthony Thomas thanks!

Go for the Automatic. The auto is FASTER okay, its more efficient, and it's easier to live with ESP if you live in or Near a City where you will do lots of shuffling around with the gears. The Stick is for control freaks who want to do everything. I have nothing against Sticks BUT with this type of car, I want to let the car do the work and just sit back and enjoy kicking an arm back and giving that 6.4L a good Punch at a random stop light for NO reason. Then is when you can really just appreciate the power, and efficiency this thing brings to the table. Plus the Auto is Faster, Its 8speeds vs 7. And that 485hp is on TAP. Go for the automatic. But if you just MUST be a gear head the stick is just as good, just not as practical and convenient.

omarrianowilson9 It doesn't hurt that the ZF 8-speed in this thing is arguably the best auto transmission out there.

Omnis Not at All!!!! Quick Lightning Shifts, it's tuned to the Engine VERY well. The Gear ratios are PERFECT. And it's got some of the Best fuel economy running for a performance sedan. Just experiencing the works of that 8speed is enough for me to buy it. Get it just because of that 8speed. Lol it's just that good. I'd prefer this paring over the ones in the AUDI and BMWs.

omarrianowilson9 Alright fellas, let's try to work this out with me. For me, the reason the LX/LC cars are cool is because they are so old school. I don't just mean in the gimmicky retro styling and hemi badges, I mean that because I'm 45, cars are SUPPOSED to have a V8 in the front and stuff I can identify under the hood. There is very little substantive difference between these cars and the cars of 50 years ago that I like. Unibody, driveshaft, real trunk, etc. So for me the appeal is the continuity from the past. That said, the Challenger gets the nod because it's a 2 door (something VERY few cars are these days) and because it's a manual. Talk about old school. 20 years from now, the desirable cars will be the rarer cars, and they won't be making big inch V8s for much longer, so a stick scat Challenger will be a real keeper. But because the freakin' thing has 485 horses, and I plan to drag race it at some point, the auto really is a better choice. I've owned some fast-ish cars, and plenty of stick cars, but trying to control 485 horses with a stick seems like it's asking a lot. If you watch the wonderful recent Regular Cars Review on the Grand National, he makes a good pitch for the auto because, as Omar says, you just stab it and go. More fun than rowing. At any rate, I can't decide. I frankly prefer the front grille of last year's Charger, but I would want the 8sp over the 5sp. I'm struggling. The Charger has another edge over the Challenger in that people think you are a cop and they get out of your way, and it's got a longer wheelbase so it rides better. I don't give a crap about handling/cornering - not my bag. Thoughts?

***** And then after I decide which car, I gotta figure out which color!

Oh, and the exhaust tips are round 4 inch and not in the bumper. More like the Ram 1500 style.

im inclined to Buy the v6 sxt but i want the looks OF the hellcat, is it possible to put rear and front fascia from the hellcat on a sxt?

+Hely Sandoval don't be cheap buy the srt 392 if you want hellcat looks. You'll be sorry if you buy the v6.

+larkyleroy it's not a about being cheap it's more about gas mileage thing, but I've heard that dodge make crap v6 engines, their Forte is v8 hemi is that right?

it is...but the v6 engines are not crap. They offer great performance along with good fuel economy.

+Hely Sandoval the 5.7 gets really good gas milage. If you want a v6 dont buy a charger buy a toyota.

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Omnis Adjustable pedals on ours--brings them out of the well when seat is back--every fine option!

CHIP OFFTHEOLDBLOCK I'm simply going off our own tests. We tested a 2014 model with the 6.4L V8 and the 5-Speed automatic and a 2015 model with the 6.4L V8 and the 8-speed and the performance difference was eye opening. 1st gear is much lower in the 8HP and the spacing between gears 1 and 3 is ideal for 0-60 runs.

Not exactly. It will send power to the front without wheel slip

Alex on Autos For a daily driver, would your prefer the 2015 Road and Track RT or the2015 Regular RT with the 2.65 gear ratio? I am curious since both versions offer cylinder deactivation mode with the 8 speed.

Chris Johnson I'd probably get the Road and Track rear axle ratio, the cylinder deactivation system improves fuel economy even with the alternate ratio.

Alex on Autos Thanks, Alex, thats great to know since MDS works with both RT trims.

Alex on Autos I am considering this car vs. a kia cadenza. thoughts?

Exactly

I think that changed for 2017 RT Chargers's.

It's the added option groups that make the car expensive. For example the sunroof package alone is $1395. Plus another four to five option groups that range from $500-$1400. So all those can add an extra $5000 to the base price of the car.

+cpthemonstergamer Expensive compared to what? Robert is right the option packages increase the price. The base price is just over $32K. But I highly recommend getting the Road & Track package that's featured here, especially if you more performance oriented because you get the better suspension and power pages which add's launch control which is handy for obvious reasons. The base RT with Road & Track package is $34K and there's currently $2K in rebates if you bring your own financing with the lowest APR. Also these cars have a fair amount of margin in them, you should be able to pay under $30K for RT with a few options + rebates and you should be able to get the Road & Track option plus a few other things of the normal MSRP ($34K).

I actually agree here. Why are they so expensive? American cars (esp Dodge) are known to have poor reliability and overall cheap materials. Do they think they can trick the consumer into overpaying for a v8 engine that will cause all kind of headache down the road?

I had a 2012 Charger for almost four years very reliable and the materials were not cheap. Just bought a 2015 Charger and it's even better. So I have to disagree.

ParticlePhysXAnomaly maybe the older dodge cars they make the best American products now

You're an idiot

+Gage Davis What makes me an idiot?

+Bjorn Ironsides after a couple of years when they replace them. Only law enforcement can buy them new.

+Simplex SM it's COMPLETELY legal.

+Bjorn Ironsides the V8 and AWD?

whitman o pretty much is a 4 door challenger

Matt Lady This came up in the preview video. This car has average to above average reliability. The V6 is totally proven (I own one in a Promaster, zero issues). All the Hemis except the Hellcat have been in production for years with no major problems. The 8 speed auto is a ZF unit found in a slew of cars. Where are you getting this opinion from?

Consumer Reports has given the Charger consistently poor reliability ratings. They predicted the 2015 as "Far Below Average" too, unfortunately.

Matt Lady I looked into that. Unless I subscribe to CR, I don't get the full details. But they gave previous Chargers a 3/5 meaning average. I just can't see where this would have some fatal flaw that makes it a lemon. The chassis has basically been in production for over 10 years, the engines I'm interested in are just low tech lumps. Compared to anything German or sporty japanese, I would think the Charger would be durable and reliable.

***** You should also take a look at JD Power. Their initial quality ratings are low for the Charger too. And I didn't say the car was a lemon, just that they generally suffer from reliability issues.

***** there's a lot more involved in a car. just think about the electronics in cars these days. just one substandard part used because the automaker wanted to save 10 cents from one vendor over another can lead to your head banging against the wall. just look at vw.

lexusfan100 Actually, you're 13th.