#157797 - 07/15/05 11:27 PM
Hemi Charger R/T
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I know, it's a GP board, but I was driving the GTP when I came across this one. Having owned a few Chargers(67,68,71,85 and a GLHS), I'm glad that it's back, but really wish it was still a two door. The black ones do hide the 2 extra doors quite well. Caught him at a light and was admiring his car. His window went down and he complimented me on the GTP as I did the same in return. I prefer a more aggressive sounding exhaust, but you can't have everything. As went get on the on ramp for the expressway he did a hp check and took off. Knowing I didn't have a chance, I at least wanted to get close enough to hear it at speed. I was quite impressed and can't wait for the SRT8 or 10 version to come out.
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#157798 - 07/15/05 11:34 PM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 03/26/03
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Loc: Franklin, MA
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Those Chargers are pretty sweet. On Dodge's site, they claim a 6.3L hemi option, but I didn't see it in the car builder.
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#157800 - 07/16/05 09:42 AM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Have heard that also and that the coupe was to be the Challenger. Wouldn't be surprised if the escalating gas prices have something to do with automakers bringing additional performance/higher horsepower cars to the market.
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#157802 - 07/17/05 05:00 AM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 11/17/04
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Loc: Kansas (Redneck Country)
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had a big outdoor concert here couple weeks ago (country stampede) and dealer had one there... didn't hear it rumble, but sat down in it, and checked it out...one word...SSSSSWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DVD player in back seat w/remote &monitor, not to mention HUGE trunk. I think that if I buy a new car to replace the GTP, I might have to look at the new charger (no "are we there yet?" comments with the dvd player)
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#157803 - 07/17/05 09:22 AM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 07/04/05
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Loc: Kuwait/Iraq
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Maybe I am just Mr. Negativity today but I just don't like them that much. Those "Mack Daddy" front ends just kill me. lol When I see them I can already see 24 inch rims with spinners going around and around while they are stopped. Did I mention that when I was a kid, a spinner was something you sat down on and sun yourself around on until you threw up?
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#157804 - 07/17/05 03:23 PM
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Loc: Austin, TX
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Yes, the Challenger will be coming out soon, and it will be a 2-door. I thing the Charger, Magnum, and 300C are all nice cars. I would have to take the Hemi in all three of them. I've been looking forward to the Challenger to come out, that's why I'm not all that excited about the 4-door Charger at this point.
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#157805 - 07/17/05 07:55 PM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 02/18/05
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Loc: Michigan
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Just tell me that they're not going to try and remake Vanishing Point again...
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#157807 - 07/20/05 04:20 AM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 07/04/05
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I just can't get past the "Mack Daddy" look. Why not throw some 24" rims on there with some spinners. Call me crazy, but doesn't sleek look better on the newer cars? Aren't they just appealing to our love of the old muscle car by making them look similar? Is that the difference between say... Pokemon and Yuigiho? sigh... OK SO I ADMIT IT, I saw pics of the new 450 HP Mustang KR500. :| I want one. 39,000.00 I'm just a sucker for marketing.
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#157808 - 07/20/05 10:44 AM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Loc: Chicago, IL
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Mmmmmmm.... Hemi.......
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#157809 - 07/20/05 01:21 PM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 07/29/04
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Loc: Ohio
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The trend in design now is retro. They are abandoning the aerodynamic look for full size cars.
Hemi, shmemi. It was/is not exactly a technological masterpiece. The old 440 was much better than a hemi.
I like the 300c but I don’t like the charger. Yea, they are basically twins but that angry headlight look on a 30k car is kinda corny and sort of what ricers would do.
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#157810 - 07/20/05 03:12 PM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 08/09/03
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Loc: Oregon
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Originally posted by TastyBake: The trend in design now is retro. They are abandoning the aerodynamic look for full size cars.
Hemi, shmemi. It was/is not exactly a technological masterpiece. The old 440 was much better than a hemi.
I like the 300c but I don’t like the charger. Yea, they are basically twins but that angry headlight look on a 30k car is kinda corny and sort of what ricers would do. That's funny. I feel the complete opposite. I like the Charger and dislike the 300C. I also like the retro look and think the new Mustangs and Chargers are cool.
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#157811 - 07/20/05 05:09 PM
Re: Hemi Charger R/T
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Loc: Chicago, IL
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Originally posted by TastyBake: The old 440 was much better than a hemi.
I agree.
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