What to buy?!

brettf10 · 11-17-2015, 08:52 AM

So I decided to wait on the 6th Gen camaro and it's finally here. Now I am stuck between it and the challenger srt8 base model 392 or a 2ss camaro. I can't decide which one is worth the 45k or so.

Camaro pros:
The interior is beautiful and I love the massive display
Super capable track machine
Fuel economy looks pretty good(comparitivly)

Challenger pros:
Great interior
Tons of room
Good cruiser
Also has the muscle car look (curb appeal)

Anyway I would love all your thoughts and points of view! So any advice would be awesome. Thanks every one!

01pewterz28 · 11-17-2015, 09:08 AM

No brainer Camaro I am not a fan of the Ford or Mopars

mcsoul · 11-17-2015, 09:11 AM

They are both great cars, the Challenger is kind of a boat though. A big comfortable fast cool looking boat. Depends on what you want out of your driving experience. If you are just city cruising straight line stop light to stop light forever, I'm sure the Challenger is a good choice. I'm a Camaro fan and that's what I would go with.

DenverTaco07 · 11-17-2015, 09:19 AM

What's the weight of the Challenger again?

If you want a fun to drive kid hauler, get the Challenger. If you want an amazing driving machine, get the Camaro.

brettf10 · 11-17-2015, 09:33 AM

It's like 4200lbs I believe. I have been sitting here for the past week or two trying to figure out which I want but can't decide. Thanks mcsoul for your thoughts !

Curr · 11-17-2015, 09:43 AM

If I wasn't going to buy a Camaro, I'd get the Challenger over the Mustang. The new '15 updates to the interiors, and the updated infotainment really changed the car. I've test driven the Scat Pack twice (mn6 and a8) and it's got one of the best sounding exhausts on a stock car I've ever heard. It's very comfy and looks great, a super 70's Challenger vibe to it.

Since our kids are grown and gone, I don't need the rear seats, so Camaro it is. If I needed to take adults somewhere I'll drive our sedan. If I had kids, and didn't have another car (ie, the Challenger / Camaro wasn't a toy) I wouldn't hesitate to get the Scat Pack. Wifey and I both got in the back seats, plenty of room!

newmoon · 11-17-2015, 09:51 AM

Are you interested in taking turns fast then the Camaro is for you. If your interested in straight line speed they will be close in automatic form, manual the Camaro will be faster. After you answer these questions which one do you think looks better. Pricing you should be able to get into a well equipped ScatPack for low 40s, the SS with options being new you will be at 45k+.

For me the ScatPack still looks better, but the Camaro should perform better. Tough decision.

SS 1LE · 11-17-2015, 10:07 AM

I test drove a few Challengers after the refresh last year. The new interior is nice, and the the 392 makes good power. BUT, I just couldn't get past it's weight and size. You really feel the cars hulk when driving it, and it drove me nuts after 20 minutes of driving. I am not a 4 door guy, but when you are at the Challengers weight and size, the Charger just makes more sense. Plus, the Chrysler dealer network is a negative for me.

BahamaTodd · 11-17-2015, 10:28 AM

If you're looking to carry people and cargo on a regular basis get the Challenger, otherwise get the Camaro.

Marine Corps · 11-17-2015, 10:31 AM

I ordered a loaded 2SS Camaro including the A8, 6-piston brakes, MagRide, dual exhaust, Garnet Red, etc., etc.,. The MSRP is right at $53k. Even though I'll get a discount off the list price it's an expensive car. However, It's what I want and you can't take it with you. Live your dream.

KaBoom1701 · 11-17-2015, 10:32 AM

2SS w/ MRC & NPP
or
SRT w/ scat pack

Sports car vs. roomy muscle car.

Your call.

KaBoom1701 · 11-17-2015, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Corps

I ordered a loaded 2SS Camaro including the A8, 6-piston brakes, MagRide, dual exhaust, Garnet Red, etc., etc.,. The MSRP is right at $53k. Even though I'll get a discount off the list price it's an expensive car. However, It's what I want and you can't take it with you. Live your dream.

Finally, someone who's ordered a 6th Gen the right way.

Congrats!

jaymsu · 11-17-2015, 10:39 AM

Look what you ordered. You made up your mind once.

If you need much bigger back seat, then Challenger may be right choice, but if back seat was the main deciding factor, I don't think you would've cross-shopped between these two anyway.

And you are asking this question on Camaro forum, so you know what people will say.... See? Deep inside, you want "YOU" to choose Camaro, and you just want some nudging....

Go pick up that Camaro and don't look back!

(Again,,,, where is my car????)

joemosfet · 11-17-2015, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

SRT w/ scat pack

This does not exist.

Challenger/Charger R/T Scat Pack

or

Challenger/Charger SRT

Both have the 6.4L 392 HEMI, but the SRT gets magnetic ride, 6 piston brakes, and wider tires.

11-17-2015, 08:52 AM	#1
brettf10 Drives: black 5th Gen Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: sylva Posts: 6	What to buy?! So I decided to wait on the 6th Gen camaro and it's finally here. Now I am stuck between it and the challenger srt8 base model 392 or a 2ss camaro. I can't decide which one is worth the 45k or so. Camaro pros: The interior is beautiful and I love the massive display Super capable track machine Fuel economy looks pretty good(comparitivly) Challenger pros: Great interior Tons of room Good cruiser Also has the muscle car look (curb appeal) Anyway I would love all your thoughts and points of view! So any advice would be awesome. Thanks every one!

11-17-2015, 09:08 AM	#2
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	No brainer Camaro I am not a fan of the Ford or Mopars __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

11-17-2015, 09:19 AM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	What's the weight of the Challenger again? If you want a fun to drive kid hauler, get the Challenger. If you want an amazing driving machine, get the Camaro. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

11-17-2015, 09:43 AM	#6
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,252	If I wasn't going to buy a Camaro, I'd get the Challenger over the Mustang. The new '15 updates to the interiors, and the updated infotainment really changed the car. I've test driven the Scat Pack twice (mn6 and a8) and it's got one of the best sounding exhausts on a stock car I've ever heard. It's very comfy and looks great, a super 70's Challenger vibe to it. Since our kids are grown and gone, I don't need the rear seats, so Camaro it is. If I needed to take adults somewhere I'll drive our sedan. If I had kids, and didn't have another car (ie, the Challenger / Camaro wasn't a toy) I wouldn't hesitate to get the Scat Pack. Wifey and I both got in the back seats, plenty of room! __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

11-17-2015, 09:51 AM	#7
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	Are you interested in taking turns fast then the Camaro is for you. If your interested in straight line speed they will be close in automatic form, manual the Camaro will be faster. After you answer these questions which one do you think looks better. Pricing you should be able to get into a well equipped ScatPack for low 40s, the SS with options being new you will be at 45k+. For me the ScatPack still looks better, but the Camaro should perform better. Tough decision. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

11-17-2015, 09:11 AM	#3
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	They are both great cars, the Challenger is kind of a boat though. A big comfortable fast cool looking boat. Depends on what you want out of your driving experience. If you are just city cruising straight line stop light to stop light forever, I'm sure the Challenger is a good choice. I'm a Camaro fan and that's what I would go with.

11-17-2015, 09:33 AM	#5
brettf10 Drives: black 5th Gen Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: sylva Posts: 6	It's like 4200lbs I believe. I have been sitting here for the past week or two trying to figure out which I want but can't decide. Thanks mcsoul for your thoughts !

11-17-2015, 10:07 AM	#8
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	I test drove a few Challengers after the refresh last year. The new interior is nice, and the the 392 makes good power. BUT, I just couldn't get past it's weight and size. You really feel the cars hulk when driving it, and it drove me nuts after 20 minutes of driving. I am not a 4 door guy, but when you are at the Challengers weight and size, the Charger just makes more sense. Plus, the Chrysler dealer network is a negative for me.

11-17-2015, 10:28 AM	#9
BahamaTodd Drives: 08 Accord V6/M6 / 04 Canyon Z71 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,078	If you're looking to carry people and cargo on a regular basis get the Challenger, otherwise get the Camaro.

11-17-2015, 10:31 AM	#10
Marine Corps Drives: 2016 2SS Garnet Red Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 840	I ordered a loaded 2SS Camaro including the A8, 6-piston brakes, MagRide, dual exhaust, Garnet Red, etc., etc.,. The MSRP is right at $53k. Even though I'll get a discount off the list price it's an expensive car. However, It's what I want and you can't take it with you. Live your dream.

11-17-2015, 10:32 AM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	2SS w/ MRC & NPP or SRT w/ scat pack Sports car vs. roomy muscle car. Your call. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-17-2015, 10:39 AM	#13
jaymsu Yeti's Daddy Drives: ATS-V, Prowler, M6 V10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,011	Look what you ordered. You made up your mind once. If you need much bigger back seat, then Challenger may be right choice, but if back seat was the main deciding factor, I don't think you would've cross-shopped between these two anyway. And you are asking this question on Camaro forum, so you know what people will say.... See? Deep inside, you want "YOU" to choose Camaro, and you just want some nudging.... Go pick up that Camaro and don't look back! (Again,,,, where is my car????) __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey /Adrenaline red interior NPP / MRC / Nav / 6 Spd 1100: 7/27/15 <SSWNNN> 3000: 9/04/15 <TPW:10/19/15> 3800: 10/19/15 <VIN: 117740> 6000: 12/16/15

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