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Well, finally decided to stop reading about the Challenger, and go see one for myself and take one out. I currently have a 2007 Corvette, and have always been a Chevrolet/GM guy, but I really like the looks of the Challengers. And the new 6.4L engine and some of the other minor changes has got me thinking about switching to Dodge.
Anyway, local Dodge dealer had 2 R/Ts on the lot, no SRTs (not many of them around at all). The one I drove had an automatic, full leather seats and seemed heavily loaded. First impression sitting in it was that this is a very nice car. Its obviously a step up from Mustangs or Camaros in what you're getting (not bashing those cars, I had 3 Z28s before). Just this seems like a step up; interior materials are very nice, not a lot of noticeable hard plastic, white gages are very nice, and the steering wheel feels real good.
Seats are nice, I fit better in them then in my Corvette, but the Corvette is a much, much smaller car. I tried not to directly compare the 2 cars, as they are totally different cars and really shouldn't be compared. I've always like muscle cars more than sports cars, but I've loved my Corvette for the last 4 years - a blast to drive. The Challenger drove real nice, much softer than my Vette obviously, really like how it handled for such a big car. And it is a big car, but surprisingly it doesn't feel as big driving it as I thought it would be.
Big C pillar, and backing up seems to take a leap of faith as that is a huge blind spot, but other than that, visibility is real good. Didn't push it too much, car only had 40 miles and I won't beat on a new car. Power was nice, good stock exhaust sound, and the A5 shifted very smoothly (didn't even really notice the shifts that much at all). Steering is light, easy to turn, like the feeling (I like the small steering wheel, about same as my Vette).
Overall, I really like the car. Its a drastic change from my current Vette, and for those of you who are Dodge/Mopar fans, you know how hard it would be for to switch to GM or Ford, well, I've been a Chevy fan for the last 32 years. But, I really want something different, but it has to be a V8, with rear wheel drive, so my options are limited.
Got a price for ordering a new SRT (even picked out all the options and colors), and I'm thinking it over. Will make a decision this week, but I'm leaning toward getting an SRT. Depends on trade in for my Vette and final price of the SRT. Lots of details to work out yet.
Sorry this is so long, but just wanted to give my impressions. I truly am very impressed with the car, its real nice. Funny moment in this was opening up the trunk, and my wife and I said at the same time, wow, you could fit a body in there!! I have no idea why either of us first thought about a body fitting in the trunk, too many episodes of the Sopranos I guess.
Scott
Anyway, local Dodge dealer had 2 R/Ts on the lot, no SRTs (not many of them around at all). The one I drove had an automatic, full leather seats and seemed heavily loaded. First impression sitting in it was that this is a very nice car. Its obviously a step up from Mustangs or Camaros in what you're getting (not bashing those cars, I had 3 Z28s before). Just this seems like a step up; interior materials are very nice, not a lot of noticeable hard plastic, white gages are very nice, and the steering wheel feels real good.
Seats are nice, I fit better in them then in my Corvette, but the Corvette is a much, much smaller car. I tried not to directly compare the 2 cars, as they are totally different cars and really shouldn't be compared. I've always like muscle cars more than sports cars, but I've loved my Corvette for the last 4 years - a blast to drive. The Challenger drove real nice, much softer than my Vette obviously, really like how it handled for such a big car. And it is a big car, but surprisingly it doesn't feel as big driving it as I thought it would be.
Big C pillar, and backing up seems to take a leap of faith as that is a huge blind spot, but other than that, visibility is real good. Didn't push it too much, car only had 40 miles and I won't beat on a new car. Power was nice, good stock exhaust sound, and the A5 shifted very smoothly (didn't even really notice the shifts that much at all). Steering is light, easy to turn, like the feeling (I like the small steering wheel, about same as my Vette).
Overall, I really like the car. Its a drastic change from my current Vette, and for those of you who are Dodge/Mopar fans, you know how hard it would be for to switch to GM or Ford, well, I've been a Chevy fan for the last 32 years. But, I really want something different, but it has to be a V8, with rear wheel drive, so my options are limited.
Got a price for ordering a new SRT (even picked out all the options and colors), and I'm thinking it over. Will make a decision this week, but I'm leaning toward getting an SRT. Depends on trade in for my Vette and final price of the SRT. Lots of details to work out yet.
Sorry this is so long, but just wanted to give my impressions. I truly am very impressed with the car, its real nice. Funny moment in this was opening up the trunk, and my wife and I said at the same time, wow, you could fit a body in there!! I have no idea why either of us first thought about a body fitting in the trunk, too many episodes of the Sopranos I guess.
Scott