I decided on a Challenger

Paratrooper · 12-21-2014, 01:50 AM

I've been weighing my choices between cars, and today I test drove a 2SS-1LE and an A8 Scat Pack Challenger.

The Challenger, while far from being a track/sports car, won for me overall. I love power, the interior, the style and it has much more room for my family.

I'm not a brand loyalist, and I greatly appreciate the friendly and helpful members here who answered all my questions about new Camaros.

Ironically I had tons of problems in the past with some of the forum members on challengertalk, but obviously getting the car I want trumps whatever online bad experiences I've had.

I'll probably still be around because I still like all American muscle, but once I buy my Challenger more time will be spend on Challenger related topics.

Thanks again everyone, and I hope the 2016 Camaro rocks! It's just way too long for me to wait to find out.

Peace

MadOven · 12-21-2014, 03:48 AM

Congrats on the buy. I love the look and ride of the challengers, and the interior just feels at home to me. Enjoy the new ride!

NC_Nole · 12-21-2014, 05:01 AM

Enjoy your new ride and thanks for your service.

*mlee* · 12-21-2014, 06:37 AM

Thread Moved to the proper section

newmoon · 12-21-2014, 06:54 AM

Congrats on a great purchase. It must have been a tough choice between the two, both have their strengths. If you read the other Scatpack thread here one just ran a 12:14 completely stock. Have fun and post some pictures. The reason I love this site is that for the most part the members here seem to appreciate cars regardless of brand.

Ryanbabz71 · 12-21-2014, 06:59 AM

Congrats wish I had enough cash to own all of the great muscle cars out there.

Ryan

Paratrooper · 12-21-2014, 07:22 AM

A point of clarification guys, I haven't bought it yet. I have 15K saved and another 26K-sh coming to me after the first, and then after that I'm pulling the trigger.

Maybe before that. I'm going to talk to USAA on Monday about delayed payments and whether I can get the loan now and give them a huge chunk toward the principle after the first.

96MrBass · 12-21-2014, 07:52 AM

There's a few ZL1's out there also with some very good pricing right now.
With that kind of down payment you would be in real good shape. Good luck.

102SS · 12-21-2014, 08:12 AM

One thing about the Challengers is you don't see your self coming and going.

With 500,000 5th Gens....well...

BruHop · 12-21-2014, 08:31 AM

Nice car choice. You mentioned family and I think the Challenger has more backseat room. In my Camaro NOBODY sits behind me. I'm 6' and the seat has about 4" to the backseat (and there is no way my knee comes within 6+ inches of the key fob, anybody that does must be sitting with their chest in the steering wheel). I really liked the looks of the Challenger when it came out. But after the Camaro debuted it when to number 1. If there wasn't a Camaro, I would own the Challenger. But, the handling of the 1LE is awesome. BTW, kids out of the house so it is a two seater for me.

ChrisBlair · 12-21-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Paratrooper

I've been weighing my choices between cars, and today I test drove a 2SS-1LE and an A8 Scat Pack Challenger.

The Challenger, while far from being a track/sports car, won for me overall. I love power, the interior, the style and it has much more room for my family.

I'm not a brand loyalist, and I greatly appreciate the friendly and helpful members here who answered all my questions about new Camaros.

Ironically I had tons of problems in the past with some of the forum members on challengertalk, but obviously getting the car I want trumps whatever online bad experiences I've had.

I'll probably still be around because I still like all American muscle, but once I buy my Challenger more time will be spend on Challenger related topics.

Thanks again everyone, and I hope the 2016 Camaro rocks! It's just way too long for me to wait to find out.

Peace

I can't blame you. The Challenger is a great looking car and while it has some problems, so does a Camaro. I vastly prefer the Challenger's interior, myself, and as you mention that extra rooms helps the family.

I hope you post some pics. If I could have gotten a deal close to my 1SS on a Challenger, I might be driving a white Challenger with a 'KWLSKI' license plate.

christianchevell · 12-21-2014, 08:53 AM

you may want to check on the repair history on true delta of dodge products first.......... and think about if you want to mod the car in the future what pains it entails..... and think about things like if ...say a car has a iron block and aluminum heads now often one might have to take the valve covers off and retighten all the head bolts, etc... and well being a hemi head if it has basically couple little cams on top of the heads that operate the valves like old hemis..... just a few things to think about as iron and aluminum do expand and contract at different rates and head bolts tend to walk out eventually on iron block and aluminum head cars such as the srt8 hellcat ...I know I am a old hot rodder, and then you can check into the problems most challengers or other things like chargers have had happen. ANd from what I saw their track record is........ http://www.truedelta.com/car-reliability not that they have the challenger on there..... as I guess not enough people joined like Zero , and yet enough I have read says dodge leads the pack in repair trips........ big time over chevy and yes ford too. http://autos.jdpower.com/ratings/201...ss-Release.htm

SO good luck to you the new hemis are weirder than the old hemis...... can you say 16 spark plugs? weird the way they can make things change over time, and hope you do not have displacement on demand...... http://www.allpar.com/mopar/SRT-V8.html here read up some on hemi rods or hemiroids as we called them, there are many from the 5.7 in the r/t and stuff and they well..... all look like they are cast iron block and aluminum heads and heavy like the car. Not that I do not like the appearance of the challenger or the mustang, I just did a lot of homework to know I picked the right car for longevity, ease of build, and good looks, back seat not so much...but the same is said for the mustang, and well you don't want to get into building dual over head cammed expensive rubber band timed coyote dropping do yah? I didn't and being a old hot rodder think about it..... who made the most popular engines that were retrofitted to other brands........ who is still currently making the most popular engine being retrofitted into hotrods more than any other... the LS series is that just as the small and big bock chevys were and are...... Just putting in my ten cents, there is a reason Camaros have been so popular out selling the competition especially the challenger by so far.

ChrisBlair · 12-21-2014, 09:04 AM

That's why I went with head studs instead of bolts on my 462

ilirg · 12-21-2014, 09:04 AM

Congrats. If the new Camaro doesn't blow me a way I think I see a chally in my future after I pay off the gen5.

12-21-2014, 01:50 AM	#1
Paratrooper Drives: 2 sad communter cars. Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 74	I decided on a Challenger I've been weighing my choices between cars, and today I test drove a 2SS-1LE and an A8 Scat Pack Challenger. The Challenger, while far from being a track/sports car, won for me overall. I love power, the interior, the style and it has much more room for my family. I'm not a brand loyalist, and I greatly appreciate the friendly and helpful members here who answered all my questions about new Camaros. Ironically I had tons of problems in the past with some of the forum members on challengertalk, but obviously getting the car I want trumps whatever online bad experiences I've had. I'll probably still be around because I still like all American muscle, but once I buy my Challenger more time will be spend on Challenger related topics. Thanks again everyone, and I hope the 2016 Camaro rocks! It's just way too long for me to wait to find out. Peace

12-21-2014, 03:48 AM	#2
MadOven Drives: 2013 Rally Yellow SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 101	Congrats on the buy. I love the look and ride of the challengers, and the interior just feels at home to me. Enjoy the new ride! __________________ 2013 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS, Procharger I-1

12-21-2014, 06:37 AM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	Thread Moved to the proper section __________________

12-21-2014, 06:54 AM	#5
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	Congrats on a great purchase. It must have been a tough choice between the two, both have their strengths. If you read the other Scatpack thread here one just ran a 12:14 completely stock. Have fun and post some pictures. The reason I love this site is that for the most part the members here seem to appreciate cars regardless of brand. __________________ 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

12-21-2014, 06:59 AM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Congrats wish I had enough cash to own all of the great muscle cars out there. Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

12-21-2014, 05:01 AM	#3
NC_Nole Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norrh Carolina Posts: 211	Enjoy your new ride and thanks for your service.

12-21-2014, 07:22 AM	#7
Paratrooper Drives: 2 sad communter cars. Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 74	A point of clarification guys, I haven't bought it yet. I have 15K saved and another 26K-sh coming to me after the first, and then after that I'm pulling the trigger. Maybe before that. I'm going to talk to USAA on Monday about delayed payments and whether I can get the loan now and give them a huge chunk toward the principle after the first.

12-21-2014, 07:52 AM	#8
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	There's a few ZL1's out there also with some very good pricing right now. With that kind of down payment you would be in real good shape. Good luck. __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

12-21-2014, 08:12 AM	#9
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,139	One thing about the Challengers is you don't see your self coming and going. With 500,000 5th Gens....well... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

12-21-2014, 08:31 AM	#10
BruHop Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE,RS,NPP,Recaros in SW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 401	Nice car choice. You mentioned family and I think the Challenger has more backseat room. In my Camaro NOBODY sits behind me. I'm 6' and the seat has about 4" to the backseat (and there is no way my knee comes within 6+ inches of the key fob, anybody that does must be sitting with their chest in the steering wheel). I really liked the looks of the Challenger when it came out. But after the Camaro debuted it when to number 1. If there wasn't a Camaro, I would own the Challenger. But, the handling of the 1LE is awesome. BTW, kids out of the house so it is a two seater for me.

12-21-2014, 08:53 AM	#12
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	you may want to check on the repair history on true delta of dodge products first.......... and think about if you want to mod the car in the future what pains it entails..... and think about things like if ...say a car has a iron block and aluminum heads now often one might have to take the valve covers off and retighten all the head bolts, etc... and well being a hemi head if it has basically couple little cams on top of the heads that operate the valves like old hemis..... just a few things to think about as iron and aluminum do expand and contract at different rates and head bolts tend to walk out eventually on iron block and aluminum head cars such as the srt8 hellcat ...I know I am a old hot rodder, and then you can check into the problems most challengers or other things like chargers have had happen. ANd from what I saw their track record is........ http://www.truedelta.com/car-reliability not that they have the challenger on there..... as I guess not enough people joined like Zero , and yet enough I have read says dodge leads the pack in repair trips........ big time over chevy and yes ford too. http://autos.jdpower.com/ratings/201...ss-Release.htm SO good luck to you the new hemis are weirder than the old hemis...... can you say 16 spark plugs? weird the way they can make things change over time, and hope you do not have displacement on demand...... http://www.allpar.com/mopar/SRT-V8.html here read up some on hemi rods or hemiroids as we called them, there are many from the 5.7 in the r/t and stuff and they well..... all look like they are cast iron block and aluminum heads and heavy like the car. Not that I do not like the appearance of the challenger or the mustang, I just did a lot of homework to know I picked the right car for longevity, ease of build, and good looks, back seat not so much...but the same is said for the mustang, and well you don't want to get into building dual over head cammed expensive rubber band timed coyote dropping do yah? I didn't and being a old hot rodder think about it..... who made the most popular engines that were retrofitted to other brands........ who is still currently making the most popular engine being retrofitted into hotrods more than any other... the LS series is that just as the small and big bock chevys were and are...... Just putting in my ten cents, there is a reason Camaros have been so popular out selling the competition especially the challenger by so far. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-21-2014, 09:04 AM	#13
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	That's why I went with head studs instead of bolts on my 462 __________________

12-21-2014, 09:04 AM	#14
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Congrats. If the new Camaro doesn't blow me a way I think I see a chally in my future after I pay off the gen5.

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