Mopar-Mitch
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Your right, I try to keep the young generation informed of the new challenger's roots around my area!
Might go buy a new Challenger tomorrow
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I found a Hellcat Charger with 2600 miles on it for $1k more than the new SRT392 I was looking at...love my kitty!
R4Sedan
Larry
I had a R/T and a 6 they are both great cars. The new 8 speed auto is great. I just couldn't handle not having a truck.
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I have a 2015 R/T auto 8 speed.
22-23 mpg on easy So Cal outer suburb hwy miles 70-80 mph if you are mindful and don’t stomp on it. This is fill-up to fill-up average. Sure at times on highway it get way better intananous mpg. Heck downhill I get 99 mpg... Key is maintaining throttle position and getting it to go into 4 cyl mode.
You start making shirt trips stoplight to stoplight the mileage will go down fast.
The freeways around chino seem to have a little more traffic than here in Ventura county. I start my commute at 5:30-6:00 am so that really helps with traffic too. I do have to 2 hills/mountains I go over; one steep, one mild.
22-23 mpg on easy So Cal outer suburb hwy miles 70-80 mph if you are mindful and don’t stomp on it. This is fill-up to fill-up average. Sure at times on highway it get way better intananous mpg. Heck downhill I get 99 mpg... Key is maintaining throttle position and getting it to go into 4 cyl mode.
You start making shirt trips stoplight to stoplight the mileage will go down fast.
The freeways around chino seem to have a little more traffic than here in Ventura county. I start my commute at 5:30-6:00 am so that really helps with traffic too. I do have to 2 hills/mountains I go over; one steep, one mild.
Having owned a ‘14 w/a v6, I tell you it wasn’t to bad at all. The Hemi option is what you should really end up with if it is the fun factor your looking to have. The V6 was a little slow out of the gate but good once at speed.
I did get the “Rated EPA mileage” they listed (18/27 & a hair more on the hwy at times) until I decided otherwise with spirted driving. Keep in my mind that my ‘14 is only a 5spd auto and the one your looking at is an 8 speed auto with more power in the engine.
Overall I liked the car a lot. I didn’t have a lot of tech in the car. It I like it that way.
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Handling was good though I didn’t like the feel close to steering lock. The wheels felt funny in a tight turn. Turning off the traction I tell aid added the enjoyment level. All the good things technology has to offer was good. It drove well and road very nice & stable up to 115 mph, as fast as I had it on this crowded island.
I did get the “Rated EPA mileage” they listed (18/27 & a hair more on the hwy at times) until I decided otherwise with spirted driving. Keep in my mind that my ‘14 is only a 5spd auto and the one your looking at is an 8 speed auto with more power in the engine.
Overall I liked the car a lot. I didn’t have a lot of tech in the car. It I like it that way.
(SXT Plus)
Handling was good though I didn’t like the feel close to steering lock. The wheels felt funny in a tight turn. Turning off the traction I tell aid added the enjoyment level. All the good things technology has to offer was good. It drove well and road very nice & stable up to 115 mph, as fast as I had it on this crowded island.
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I have a 2009 Challenger R/T 5.7 Hemi 6 speed manual. Love it. 28 mpg highway at 75 mph 375 hp. My wife has a 2018 Charger R/T 5.7 Hemi auto 8 speed, 30 mpg highway. Gave a 2012 Charger R/T to my son in law 80K ran like new 30 + mpg, original brakes. All great cars, solid and quiet highway cruisers.
1969VADart
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I have the exact same car and it is just plain awesome. If you can swing the 392 (T/A or Scat Pack) you will not regret that decision. The small difference between that and the Hellcat is just not worth the price difference unless you find a used one. The 8 speed automatic is perfect, plus you have paddle shifts or you can use the shifter itself. I just drove my T/A on the Hot Rod Power Tour and it averaged 24 mpg for the whole trip. I say that's not bad for a car that makes close to 500 hp and has every possible option on it.
racerhog
RacerHog likes his Mopars
Get a bitter Honda.... You know Gas prices are gong up another .06 per gallon on July 1.... It will be the highest priced fuel in the nation.... Crooks.... Just Crooks....
Now that thats out of the way... Get the big Motored Challenger.... And I;m sure you know how I feel about Challenges.....
Now that thats out of the way... Get the big Motored Challenger.... And I;m sure you know how I feel about Challenges.....
6 cents a gallon, up here it just went up 10 cents a liter. I have seen 12 cent swings in 12 hours...ridiculous.
25 miles one way Jeff? I cant see much savings in that short of ride, unless you ride your bicycle?
25 miles one way Jeff? I cant see much savings in that short of ride, unless you ride your bicycle?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
50 miles per day in a truck getting 10 mpg is 110 gals per month. At $3.50/gal that’s $385 per month. Get a car averaging 20 mpg and you save $192 every month. I would call saving $2300 a year in fuel costs pretty substantial.6 cents a gallon, up here it just went up 10 cents a liter. I have seen 12 cent swings in 12 hours...ridiculous.
25 miles one way Jeff? I cant see much savings in that short of ride, unless you ride your bicycle?
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
did you get an insurance quote to go with those numbers?
66340SEDAN
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Insurance is higher with my Challenger, also tabs are spendy....some things to consider. Also, I have a problem with my rear tires....they only lasted 2,800 miles, must be a warranty issue???
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I was only calculating fuel savings. If you want to know the total cost differential, do your own math.
$2300 in fuel saving ain't much when compared to possible increased payments and insurance and cost of ownership. Not sure current mpg vs new mpg.
Unconventional
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So Cal roads are kinda lumpy. There is nothing flat around here unless you're between Paso and San Francisco or going through the San Joaqiun Valley.
It's not about the miles per gallon it's about the smiles per gallon!
Im old & have been their done that. Never buy a new car. JMHO. These are just words of advice & to each their own but $50,000 plus for a new car/truck plus interest that will be worth $35,000 plus as soon as ya leave dealer lot then much less as time goes on.?
Actual investments & frugality bring me smiles per mile.
I going to the dealer to check things out in a couple of hours .....
Jeff
Jeff
Bad Mopar manners IMO. To each his own, love the old and new! Ended up parking between 2 late model Challengers, RT and SRT and both thanked us for being there. In “their” words they would not have got any looks without us being there!
I would and not be concerned! If you have the cash and can afford then do it. My fully loaded 2015 RAM 3500 Cummins is the pride of my fleet!
Unconventional
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I think I must have seen 8 or 10 while out on the motorcycle a little bit ago. How many late model Camaros? ZERO.
Well Jeff whats the verdict... and pictures
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