Matt Farah is about as good as it gets when it comes to qualified car critics, so all the nay-sayers claiming that they'll hire anyone to make these videos can piss off. He's a better and more experienced driver than anyone on this forum I dare say. Coming from a Challenger owner and a huge challenger fan, I thought his review was perfectly honest and true. I love my car, it goes real fast in a straight line but can't quite keep up in the slaloms like a BMW or even a mustang. BUT mine is a daily driver that has plenty of room for groceries and gets 20mpg, while being super roomy and comfortable inside for my 6'3 self. Is this not exactly what he stated in the review?
This guy has driven every collectible six figure car on the planet. Frankly I'm honored that he had so many nice things to say about my car, because I'm used to him complaining about the Ferrari he just done driving across the country.
Also yeah, the sunglasses thing was obviously a paid advertisement, they gotta make money somehow right?
And yet my post above yours shows a bone stock SRT made it into the record books in the Spectre 3:41 Challenge, when none of the other cars that were faster were "stock". So.... It must be able to take turns in the hands of a skilled driver????
I'm not busting on Matt I thought his review was comical like it should have been. There is no denying the Challenger is the "big girl" but she's got curves AND she can take them...
Not to mention they're not as good as a Dart at parallel parking, a Durango at off-roading, or a Grand Caravan at hauling people and cargo, just to bring up competition from its own family! It all depends on what you're looking for. "Not as good' is so relative.
RTkid, I get your point of being mostly interested in the 392 motor out of the SRT package. I dig sleepers and strippers (makes me laugh) too and feel that way. But I don't think you should put down the SRT or look for back up from elitist internet know-it-alls (Farah likes the Mustang V6, so it's not like his only frame of reference is supercars) to feel better about driving an R/T. It sounds suspiciously like the guys trying to make a V6 perform like a Hemi (not starting anything either), and it reminds me of the frog and the bull. You can't say there's nothing wrong about a lower trim... and then try your damnedest to beat the higher trims with it without sounding a bit disingenuous - someone with a complex and something to prove.
I don't have a stake in this because I also drive an R/T. It works for me and it's all I wanted, but I have no illusions that it's "as good" as an SRT or could be made so for cheap. As some said earlier, what would Farah say about an R/T if he thinks the top of the line is lacking (I couldn't care less, personally)?
Now by all means make yours go faster, but to "spank" SRTs? What are you trying to prove? Someone might inform you that your car doesn't brake, or corner, or impress... "as good". Know what I mean?
Well said, Agree 100%. I've owned an R/T and it was a bare boned 6 spd. Traded for an SRT, was it worth it? for me it is, But its not a dd. The funny thing I find is that MOST of my friends and relatives couldnt tell an SE from an RT from an SRT. They just say, man your car is so nice, your so lucky to be able to have one. Thats when it hit me, their right. We are blessed my brothers and sisters.
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And yet my post above yours shows a bone stock SRT made it into the record books in the Spectre 3:41 Challenge, when none of the other cars that were faster were "stock". So.... It must be able to take turns in the hands of a skilled driver????
I'm not busting on Matt I thought his review was comical like it should have been. There is no denying the Challenger is the "big girl" but she's got curves AND she can take them...
Don't get me wrong the challenger handles fine, especially for weighing 4200lbs. But it does weigh 4200lbs
Ok now, I'm not trying to start a forum war with this but......I just watched this video about a review of a SRT8 Challenger and it was amusing and probably a little true. I mean even thinking to myself at random times I think 'it's probably just a little more punchy in the throttle and corners a tad bit better because of the rubber over a RT '. Dodge Challenger SRT 392 Review - YouTube
Now, listening to guys on here who always say "oh just trade in your archaic RT and get the chariot of the God's an SRT8" "the suspension is better its got a better engine and brakes and it has corinthian leather and bla bla bla" =) Im not talking shit ok lol I find it amusing when you SRT guys go into that little spiel. So seriously , what do you think of this dudes review of the SRT8? Think IRL he drives a Tiburon?
I find it a bit troubling because that sounds like a review he would give to a base RT lol. But it's an SRT. Did the SRT guys pay too much for not much more? I kinda think so, its a bad ass looking car no doubt about it but it sort of looks like the RT's have more diversity and a unique thing about them. I'd still love a black SRT8 but seeing how punchy it kind of isnt, in this vid, I wouldnt pay that much more for that.Seems like I could drop 6 g's on a RT 5.7 and be able to leave a stock ish SRT from a 70 mph roll.
It's all Good IMHO - I especially like the squirrel @ 0:30
I am curious why someone would not daily drive the SRT but would with the others. It's MPG is about a 30mi per tank difference than the R/T, and the only difference is just performance related parts. It's still the same paint etc.
did you notice the only car he was driving with back surgery right around the corner, was the challenger SRT! Did you see his a$$ in a camaro, corvette or a mustang, did ya?! Would like to have seen him get out of a GT500 or Boss302 at the end of that 1000 mi trip pre-surgery. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If I wanted to buy a track car, I would have bought a track car, with its tight seats and rigid suspension. For me, the SRT is perfect! 4-hookers in the trunk or not....
Matt Farah is about as good as it gets when it comes to qualified car critics, so all the nay-sayers claiming that they'll hire anyone to make these videos can piss off. He's a better and more experienced driver than anyone on this forum I dare say. Coming from a Challenger owner and a huge challenger fan, I thought his review was perfectly honest and true. I love my car, it goes real fast in a straight line but can't quite keep up in the slaloms like a BMW or even a mustang. BUT mine is a daily driver that has plenty of room for groceries and gets 20mpg, while being super roomy and comfortable inside for my 6'3 self. Is this not exactly what he stated in the review?
This guy has driven every collectible six figure car on the planet. Frankly I'm honored that he had so many nice things to say about my car, because I'm used to him complaining about the Ferrari he just done driving across the country.
Also yeah, the sunglasses thing was obviously a paid advertisement, they gotta make money somehow right?
OK, Matt. And how is your blind statement that Farah is a better driver than anyone out of a group that you never met, I dare say, any better than us judging him without knowing any of his credentials? When you put yourself out there you're fair game for anyone. This said, I also agree with his opinion even if I take what anyone has to say with the appropriate grain of salt.
Ok now, I'm not trying to start a forum war with this but......I just watched this video about a review of a SRT8 Challenger and it was amusing and probably a little true. I mean even thinking to myself at random times I think 'it's probably just a little more punchy in the throttle and corners a tad bit better because of the rubber over a RT '. Dodge Challenger SRT 392 Review - YouTube
Now, listening to guys on here who always say "oh just trade in your archaic RT and get the chariot of the God's an SRT8" "the suspension is better its got a better engine and brakes and it has corinthian leather and bla bla bla" =) Im not talking shit ok lol I find it amusing when you SRT guys go into that little spiel. So seriously , what do you think of this dudes review of the SRT8? Think IRL he drives a Tiburon?
I find it a bit troubling because that sounds like a review he would give to a base RT lol. But it's an SRT. Did the SRT guys pay too much for not much more? I kinda think so, its a bad ass looking car no doubt about it but it sort of looks like the RT's have more diversity and a unique thing about them. I'd still love a black SRT8 but seeing how punchy it kind of isnt, in this vid, I wouldnt pay that much more for that.Seems like I could drop 6 g's on a RT 5.7 and be able to leave a stock ish SRT from a 70 mph roll.
Fat man said srt8 was like a fish out of water in 1-2 gears. So is a dam dragster! It's called torque. Maybe he was implying the rt DOESNT have enough! Why r u rt guys always trying to validate your lack of 100hp vs the srt8. Somebody please answer that for me
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And how is your blind statement that Farah is a better driver than anyone out of a group that you never met, I dare say, any better than us judging him without knowing any of his credentials? When you put yourself out there you're fair game for anyone. This said, I also agree with his opinion even if I take what anyone has to say with the appropriate grain of salt. 
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