Bye bye Camaro, hello 392..? - Page 4

init4fun · 05-04-2021, 12:49 PM

I almost made this change a couple of weeks ago and I still might due to the almost never ending issues with my 50th. I drove a Scat Pack widebody and loved everything about the car except the seating position. I felt like I was sitting on top of the car and not in it.

I'm sure my perception is skewed due to the seating position of the Camaro but I do like being down inside the car. Everyone likes to complain about the seating position and tiny windows of the Camaro but I love it.

I'm currently looking at options to lower the seat in the Challenger but so far I haven't found any. If I find something, the Camaro is history.

Future1LEa10 · 05-04-2021, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by init4fun

I almost made this change a couple of weeks ago and I still might due to the almost never ending issues with my 50th. I drove a Scat Pack widebody and loved everything about the car except the seating position. I felt like I was sitting on top of the car and not in it.

I'm sure my perception is skewed due to the seating position of the Camaro but I do like being down inside the car. Everyone likes to complain about the seating position and tiny windows of the Camaro but I love it.

I'm currently looking at options to lower the seat in the Challenger but so far I haven't found any. If I find something, the Camaro is history.

100% agreed. I always would hit the button on the side of the seat hoping it would go farther down into the car. Lol never did. You'd need to swap out the seat for an aftermarket one. But yes you described it perfectly. Sitting in on the car rather than in it like the camaro.

Staves · 05-04-2021, 02:13 PM

If you need the space, then a Charger SP is great. Test drove one. But they feel huge.

FarmerFran · 05-04-2021, 02:53 PM

The funny thing...

Us Camaro guys pick on the Challenger guys like the M3 guys pick on the Camaro guys.

I cannot tell you how many of my friends that road race smaller cars always say how huge the Camaro is.

Jsreo · 05-04-2021, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

The funny thing...

Us Camaro guys pick on the Challenger guys like the M3 guys pick on the Camaro guys.

I cannot tell you how many of my friends that road race smaller cars always say how huge the Camaro is.

This is true, did the BMW driving experience a few years back and the M3, M4 and especially the M2 were easier to toss around the track. M2 was an absolute blast not as powerful as the Camaro but a whole bunch of fun regardless.

Trak-Toy · 05-04-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

The funny thing...

Us Camaro guys pick on the Challenger guys like the M3 guys pick on the Camaro guys.

I cannot tell you how many of my friends that road race smaller cars always say how huge the Camaro is.

The Camaro is huge. The Challenger is just huger....

Number 3 · 05-04-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandanK

Have you considered a Chevy SS?

Brandan

Loved my SS sedan but a 4 year old almost 5 used car may not fit the bill.

Chutzpah · 05-04-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trak-Toy

The Camaro is huge. The Challenger is just huger....

Yup, if the Challenger shrank by about a foot and shed some weight, I’d definitely take a very close look at it.

Pupilbone · 05-04-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zaimer

Before anyone grabs their pitchforks, I haven’t sold the Camaro...YET. I’ve been seriously contemplating the past month or so whether I hang on to it, or get into something different. We are expecting our first baby come October, so the waters will really be changing. As we all know, the car market is insane during these times. I don’t daily drive the Camaro, so while I don’t HAVE to get rid of it, I’d hate for it to just consistently collect dust in the garage. I just don’t know how/if it would work with the baby. I think it will be a big hassle getting the car seat in/out, and there would be no room for a passenger in the rear (in the even the baby needs tending to in transit). I think the combination of those two things would keep the car parked.

I figured if I do plan on getting out of the SS, now would be the time to do it. I’ve had my eye on getting a Charger ScatPack (392), as that would afford MUCH more space and I’m able to get affiliate pricing. I know Farmer just picked up a Challenger. I’m curious to hear from those who have switched from a Camaro to the Charger? I’ve had a rental Charger RT for a week, so I’m somewhat familiar with the cars. I have little doubt that I will love the 392 motor, but I hope I can live with the rest of the car. Obviously the handling is quite different, which I know and would expect.

Zaimer - No disrespect meant, but please don’t do it!

Love the whole “having a baby need a Scat Pack” vibe, but not the Charger... they just can’t be rationalized (in any light), as a nice looking ride! Yes,yes, this is my opinion... but come on! Don’t make me list some other four door options (not sure what I would come up with), just please NO!

Kia Stinger... no wait

Subaru WRX STI... no wait

BMW M3...

Nissan Maxima...

Now I’ll stop offending people.

Keep the Camaro and get this? Gotta love the Pontiac Grand Safari! 5 doors, 5300lbs and a 455 V8.

Honestly, I would buy the Grand Safari in a heartbeat if one crossed my path.

JamesNoBrakes · 05-04-2021, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandanK

Have you considered a Chevy SS?

Brandan

A nearly impossible to get car with old tech and features? Tell me more!

wnta1ss · 05-05-2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Fair enough - except power to weight is nearly identical.

Well, the bigger engine helps to some extent, but the Chevy does have an edge.

Curb weight for your Widebody 392 4274, add 200 for a driver=9.22 lbs/hp

Curb weight for normal 392 4230, add 200 for a driver=9.13 lbs/hp

Curb weight for 2SS Camaro 3696, add 200 for a driver=8.56 lbs/hp

Curb weight for 1SS Camaro 3685, add 200 for a driver=8.54 lbs/hp

FarmerFran · 05-05-2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wnta1ss

Well, the bigger engine helps to some extent, but the Chevy does have an edge.

Curb weight for your Widebody 392 4274, add 200 for a driver=9.22 lbs/hp

Curb weight for normal 392 4230, add 200 for a driver=9.13 lbs/hp

Curb weight for 2SS Camaro 3696, add 200 for a driver=8.56 lbs/hp

Curb weight for 1SS Camaro 3685, add 200 for a driver=8.54 lbs/hp

True and why I said "nearly", but for me it was even closer,

My Camaro was 3945 lbs and my 392 is 4285.

Memphis SS · 05-05-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

True and why I said "nearly", but for me it was even closer,

My Camaro was 3945 lbs and my 392 is 4285.

I really like the looks of the car but Dodge has kept this Bodystyle around way too long, it is so long in the tooth. I hope that doesn't hurt you too badly on resale/trade. Every red light I pull up to going to the office I see one.

FarmerFran · 05-05-2021, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis SS

I really like the looks of the car but Dodge has kept this Bodystyle around way too long, it is so long in the tooth. I hope that doesn't hurt you too badly on resale/trade. Every red light I pull up to going to the office I see one.

Me too

but currently the Widebody is holding well, best of the bunch and currently equal to the Camaro.

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05-04-2021, 12:49 PM	#43
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	I almost made this change a couple of weeks ago and I still might due to the almost never ending issues with my 50th. I drove a Scat Pack widebody and loved everything about the car except the seating position. I felt like I was sitting on top of the car and not in it. I'm sure my perception is skewed due to the seating position of the Camaro but I do like being down inside the car. Everyone likes to complain about the seating position and tiny windows of the Camaro but I love it. I'm currently looking at options to lower the seat in the Challenger but so far I haven't found any. If I find something, the Camaro is history.

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