Funny Story about a Dodge Salesguy and me...

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Sep 9, 2005 | 01:21 PM
  #1  
I went to pick up some Wing Zone around 11:30pm the other night, and in the place they are talking about cars and bla bla bla, so then the guy brings up that he's a dodge salesmen and how fast the stock SRT-4s are. Yes, I know the SRT4s are sick, and with MOPAR they are even sicker... but anyways.. joking around.. I tell the guy I can take a stock SRT4 (I know I can't, they are faster in 1/4 mile) and when he asks what I drive, I told him a G35 Sedan.. he goes "That's a nice car" but you should get a Charger... I'm like.. yeah.. so my horrible gas mileage would get even worse huh?
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Sep 9, 2005 | 04:11 PM
  #2  
I'd get an 05 Stang before I'd buy a new Charger.
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Sep 9, 2005 | 04:30 PM
  #3  
I'd buy a charger as soon as they found a manual tranny for it.
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Sep 9, 2005 | 05:01 PM
  #4  
SRT-8 Chargers are stupid cheap. Talk about a beast of a sedan. I'll take one of those before an 05 'stang. I'm hearing a base price in the mid-30s. Whether you can get one at that price is a different story, but if so - that's some cheap muscle.
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Sep 9, 2005 | 06:16 PM
  #5  
Doesn't the Hemi get about the same gas mileage as the G - mid-high teens to mid 20's? I'm still sure they are having a tough time selling v8's now and it would be a good time to buy.
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Sep 9, 2005 | 10:34 PM
  #6  
The Charger is a$$ ugly whereas the Stang at least has some true heritage to it. I don't wanna drive a car that looks like a turd, even if it does have 340HP, it's still just a 340HP turd.
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Sep 9, 2005 | 11:07 PM
  #7  
the srt-8 will kick the mustangs ***. it s got 410 hp!!! coming out in october
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Sep 10, 2005 | 12:32 AM
  #8  
i dont think the gas mileage is too bad on the charger

srt-4 looks f'in ugly...turbo neon...that says it all

and charger over mustang anyday
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Sep 10, 2005 | 01:06 AM
  #9  
Quote: the srt-8 will kick the mustangs ***. it s got 410 hp!!! coming out in october
wrong. 425 HP.
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Sep 10, 2005 | 01:08 AM
  #10  
Quote: The Charger is a$$ ugly whereas the Stang at least has some true heritage to it. I don't wanna drive a car that looks like a turd, even if it does have 340HP, it's still just a 340HP turd.

That's one opinion.

I'll spend an extra 5K and take the 425HP turd over the 'been there, done that' Mustang.

I see a million a day and I'm already bored of them.
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Sep 10, 2005 | 04:11 AM
  #11  
Quote: the srt-8 will kick the mustangs ***. it s got 410 hp!!! coming out in october

Like they said the srt-8's base price will be in the low 30's, the 05 stang gt is only 25, spend 5 g's on a supercharger and you got well over 400 horses which will smoke the charger...plus the charger is super ugly
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Sep 10, 2005 | 08:09 AM
  #12  
I PROMISE you that you will not drive ANY SRT-8 (C, Magnum, Charger) off the lot for less than 40k, and really closer to 45K. I think when you guys are quoting low 30's for the Charger, you're talking about the Hemi, but not the SRT-8. Big difference. In addition to serious engine mods (including boring it to 6.1 liters), the SRT-8's get a bunch of other upgrades (suspension, brakes, etc).

Personally, I would take the C if I was going to buy an SRT-8. And yes, any SRT-8 would annihilate the Stang. But no, the gas mileage is not in the mid-high twenties. In fact, the SRT-8 gets hit with the gas guzzler tax. I think it's rated at 14/19. In the real world, probably more like 10-12 (anyone that buys these cars is going to get on it). Lastly, don't forget to call your insurance agent before buying one
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Sep 10, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Quote: I PROMISE you that you will not drive ANY SRT-8 (C, Magnum, Charger) off the lot for less than 40k, and really closer to 45K.
For that kind of cash I'll wait and get a 2007 Shelby GT500 Stang w/ 450HP. Do you guys really think the Charger is better looking than the Stang? That's like saying Rosie O'Donnell is hotter than Shania Twain!
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Sep 10, 2005 | 10:14 AM
  #14  
Before I got my G I really, really wanted a Daytona charger with the orange "GoManGo" color. Now after seeing the car in person, but not driving it I'm glad I chose the G. After all the G looks ten times better, I have read that driving the charger is like driving a big brick, it does not handle very well. If you want the ability to burn off the rear tires and go fast in a straight line get a charger, but I your tastes have matured past that point get a G for the most rounded experience IMO.
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Sep 10, 2005 | 10:34 AM
  #15  
i drive a g because i have class and could care less about impressing the high school crowd with some overpowered american pos.
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