So I'm in the market for a challenger, I would love a rt but can't decide yet. I like the idea of having all the gadgets and shiny stuff, but the rt is more hp and better suspension. I'm 21 in so cal by long beach, can afford 500-700 monthly payments but would like to pay car off in 3 years and tops being 6. I've done my research about almost everything about the challengers, and still can't decide. But I'm sure all of you will say rt
Here , for $5K more and pretty sure they will drop lower brand new 2012...... if you offer $26K they might want to get rid of it-and remember still have the 3/36K warranty, piece of mind
It's not so much the money part or payment thing that gets to me. I just don't know if i should be spending 500-700 a month at this time, currently having to support my mom. She had to move and had to quit job. Long story short, the ac in the house was leaking and caused mold. She pretty much dies coughing when she was there, so now im supporting her. Hopefully she get back on her feet and I can have my space back ;( Yeah and the landlord wouldn't fix anything, and court already threw out her case against him.
If I were you I'd wait until I got used to paying the extra bills that you're going to start having with your mom there.
When that settles down I'd start putting the amount I'd be paying for a car into a savings account and see how my
budget handles it. If you can do all that and still not break into a cold sweat when you sit down to pay the bills then
I'd say you'll do OK. Other than that,in my opinion, a car or any car can wait. It ain't no fun when paying the bills puts
a strain on you. Believe me, I know.
From what I see on the Dodge Build your own website the R/T Classic has the HID headlights and you get that 392 option if you want it with 20 inch wheels with brake upgrade, shock upgrade and steering upgrade if I am reading this correctly. vs. the 18 inch wheels and 3.73 rear end that come standard on the R/T but then one has to wonder which option is better for them between the 20 inch wheels vs. 18 inch wheels and 392 vs. 3.73 rear end?
Sort of like on the Corvette suspension option lots of people thought the Z-51 option was great (over base suspension and F-55 suspension) but those people found out on real world roads the ride was just too bumpy since this suspension was set up for the track so they got rid of the car.
I'm sorry that happened to your mom. I hope she gets well soon.
I hope you see how quickly life can change. If I were you, I would save 6 months worth of salary and make sure to pay all debts off ( if any ) before buying the rt or sxt plus. Don't let anything, not even an awesome car like the chally, make you lose your wisdom ( which you obviously have). Stay wise...think with your brain not your performance loving heart ;-)
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Dude I've been researching the used market and buying a "new" any thing is a bad move if money is an issue and an emergency forces you to sell the car.
These cars do not hold their value
I got mine used and added a bunch of cool mods and I would be lucky to get 2000 less than I paid 6 months ago
If you have to have a challenger I know how you feel, I had to have one too
But don't put yourself in a hole you can't get out of
There are some cheap cars out there and no one is getting more money cause it has this and that
Good luck
So I'm in the market for a challenger, I would love a rt but can't decide yet. I like the idea of having all the gadgets and shiny stuff, but the rt is more hp and better suspension. I'm 21 in so cal by long beach, can afford 500-700 monthly payments but would like to pay car off in 3 years and tops being 6. I've done my research about almost everything about the challengers, and still can't decide. But I'm sure all of you will say rt
But there is a third option which he clearly wants and says he can afford. Just the opinion of one who chose that option and is very happy with it. I believe the spirit of the thread is that the OP was looking for opinions and experiences. That's mine. That's all.
Looking at the 2013 Dodge Challenger "Build your own" website from the R/T, R/T Plus to R/T Classic you can get the 3.92 gears with 20 inch wheels, HID lights, functional hood scoops but no parking assistance with those options. It's like do you want parking assistance or functional hood scoops? But I don't see on any model here where you can get all of those options together.:icon_confused:
actually the RT is pretty ballsy if you know how to shift it right, and mines just in stock form.. The tires from factory are pathetic in these things, but just look at the torque numbers compared to the srt they aren't that far off.
My 2010 RT a-5 is a plain jane , I latest tires are nitto 555;s 275 wide on all 4 corners Paid 28k have added 3k in mods and wheels, and tires and suspension. Have beaten a 2011 coyote Mustang, several 6.4 Srt 6 speeds, several 2011 Camaro SS's . I'm very happy with mine
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