Should I go with the V6 or the V8?

[Mattk8789]

Hey guys,

I'm new here, and wanted to start by saying I do not yet have a Challenger...but plan on getting one in the next couple months once the winter subsides around here. Anyway, I need help because I just cannot decide whether I want an SXT or RT. I know the main benefits of the SXT is the mpg and cost, and the RT has the performance. Honestly, if I got an SXT it would have to be the redline, which I think is just $500 less than the RT anyway..

One of the bigger questions I have is what MPG do you guys get? Both SXT and RT owners... The car I have right now gets about 17.5 MPG consistently, and honestly it kinda sucks. I would be looking for something a bit better than that..

Also, I would be using the car as a daily driver, to and from work and other places..and possibly taking this thing out in snow next season (ugh). Anyway, is the RT a practical everyday car? What is your guys opinion?


Thanks!

[Bornin69]

I have a RT, drive it everyday and get around 18 mpg. I love it! Get the RT, a co-worker got the SE and now has V-8 envy real bad...


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[Yellow Jacket 2012]

It all depends on what you can afford, initial cost as well as insurance and gas. All Challengers look great and each has a different benefit. Good luck on your choice and post pictures when you get it.

[JohnRogers]

Think long and hard before passing on the HEMI most times if you need to ask you want the V8. If MPG is really important get the six.

[Mattk8789]

Is 18 the typical gas mileage then? I wouldn't say the gas mileage is the deciding factor..but I want to make sure I atleast get some upgrade to it. My friend actually owns an SRT8 and says 20 Mpg on the highway is possible.. So I would have hoped the RT was better.

[Yellow Jacket 2012]

Originally Posted by Mattk8789

Is 18 the typical gas mileage then? I wouldn't say the gas mileage is the deciding factor..but I want to make sure I atleast get some upgrade to it. My friend actually owns an SRT8 and says 20 Mpg on the highway is possible.. So I would have hoped the RT was better.

I have done 22.3 mpg in my SRT and am sure I could do even better if I was trying to.

[SuBXeRo]

it seems that the MPG's are all over the place for the 6 and 8 cylindes especially with the mds in the 8's. The 6 will get you your mpg's better than the 8's will and thats for damned sure. 6 cylinders suck in city driving too. 4 bangers are city cars, my altima got awesome mileage all of the time no matter how hard i romped it. I am still breaking my car in and have around 3600 on it and the mileage is getting better, just takes time. I however, wanted performance when i bought this thing and the 6 wasn't performing as much as i wanted it to. The car is heavy for a 6 in my opinion, 6's in a 3200lb car...thats much better. I don't want to seem like i am bashing the 6, i have owned a 4, 6 and now and 8 and there is just no comparison in smoothness between the 6 and 8, its just more luxurious. If i hadnt chosen an 8, it would have been a 6 cylinder this go around if i had chosen a different car, i do want that pep. Now though, that i have a 8, if i got a second car it would be a 4 banger for BS driving.

Snow...well, where do you live? RWD cars suck in the snow. I bought my r/t knowing that i am moving back to arizona from nj. Had i been staying here...i may have gotten the 5.7 charger with AWD. I tried getting up my driveway the other day in fresh powder without snow tires....yeah right, did not happen. Even with snows i am pretty sure i wouldnt have made it up my driveway.

The challenger is an awesome looking sports car...it would have been a really tough decision for me had i decided to stay in jersey.

[raceheart77]

RT all the way...especially if you are going for the top end SXT.

[Bornin69]

18 with mixed highway and city driving plus I drive like a maniac!!!


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[Mr. Brown]

RT. You won't be sorry.