New Dodge Challenger

ccb_v2 · Post by **ccb_v2** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:34 pm

http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html

Tall Israeli · Post by **Tall Israeli** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:43 pm

Seen it and it's awful looking. I hate the whole retro styling.

XPoGoX · Post by **XPoGoX** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:47 pm

Ross L. wrote: I still don't get your siggy.

Good lord be happy that you dont!.
Yea im not feeling the car....I like old cars, im just not into all these remakes.

Smiley · Post by **Smiley** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:58 pm

As a dodge guy, I love it. They need to stop stuffing the new hemi engine into random new cars though, imo.

Also it seems that they designed it to almost look like the new mustang; which would make sense considering that dodge hasn't had an original idea in years...

MulletMan13 · Post by **MulletMan13** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:08 pm

Ooooooooooooooh.... much better than the new "Charger", this one actually seems like it will carry the legacy of the old one.

The GTO? Underpowered, didn't really carry anything over from the original.

Charger? They made it a 4 door family car, and made it look like a German tank.

Challenger? I hope this goes into production, and I hope there is an option for a Hemi in it.... but I'm 90% sure that this won't make it into production simply because the people @ DiamlerChrysler are idiots and don't let any good ideas out.

I am a Dodge guy myself too, but given all the concepts in the past couple year, they really have let a lot of good things slip by while producing crap :-\

Pablo · Post by **Pablo** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:12 pm

Very Nice; but probably overpriced.

Strapping Scherzo · Post by **Strapping Scherzo** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:16 pm

Way too similar in design to the Mustang.

MulletMan13 · Post by **MulletMan13** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:42 pm

For the people that are saying it looks too similar to the Mustang (as if it's a bad thing), here is a picture of the original Challenger:

That isn't too different than a Mustang in the 60's either, so it's not like they were copying the 2006 Mustang

Plus with a Hemi this should blow that away... Mmmm

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:51 pm

I like it, but the stripes are ugly

Smiley · Post by **Smiley** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:57 pm

I'd much rather drive the old Challengers...much like when I was driving around a 1993 plymouth duster (with a damn mistubishi engine)

SuperMegatron · Post by **SuperMegatron** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:38 pm

None of the new cars feel like the classics. I had a old roadrunner and it was a pure joy to drive I cant find anything that feels like that. Those cars had room inside, a stylish appearance, and power.

Wagh · Post by **Wagh** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:44 pm

It looks great imho.

I don't see any similarity to the mustang.

MulletMan13 · Post by **MulletMan13** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:47 pm

SuperMegatron wrote:None of the new cars feel like the classics. I had a old roadrunner and it was a pure joy to drive I cant find anything that feels like that. Those cars had room inside, a stylish appearance, and power.

Well, that's sortof a good thing and a bad thing. I've driven a 1966 Mustang (dad had one for a while last year), and it was an awesome feeling to drive. The sound of the engine, the classic dashboard and interior, it was all a great experience.

I have also driven a 2002 Mustang, which felt like a modern sports car... it wasn't entirely too powerful (this was only the V6 model), and it didn't feel too good to drive. Too big and clunky.

Last week I had the privelage of driving my uncle's 2006 Mustang, which I have to say is a real joy to drive. The engine feels powerful, and sounds different than anything on the road, it could handle better (although the 1966 wasn't especially good at handling), but this model felt quick and light... it was a real joy to drive

I hope this feels like the Challengers' of old.... closest thing I've driven was a '68 Dodge Super Bee (my dad's), and that was a real fun car to drive :-D

toastman · Post by **toastman** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:47 pm

I think it's the fastback design both cars share and the headlights that draw the comparisons.

The new Challenger looks as awesome as the new Charger should've.

Plus, the Hemi wasn't created for the Charger. The Hemi has been previously put in many different cars.

Wagh · Post by **Wagh** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:53 pm

MulletMan13 wrote:Last week I had the privelage of driving my uncle's 2006 Mustang, which I have to say is a real joy to drive. The engine feels powerful, and sounds different than anything on the road, it could handle better (although the 1966 wasn't especially good at handling), but this model felt quick and light... it was a real joy to drive

Those macs have got you delusional.

Eitherway Fords will always suck because they can't make a transmission for their life.

hearld500 · Post by **hearld500** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:57 pm

Looks great if you ask me. I like how the car companies are going back to the old styles. Most of the new cars look similar.

HomerCIDAL · Post by **HomerCIDAL** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:14 pm

I like the Mustangs better...always have!

DeeMON · Post by **DeeMON** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:36 pm

i think it rocks for a new car.

mink03 · Post by **mink03** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:43 pm

Tall Israeli wrote:Seen it and it's awful looking. I hate the whole retro styling.

i deff. disagree. i love the whole retro look. i want is sooo bad.. mmmmmm droooollingg