Which Charger would you choose?

"Storz" (storzbach) 01/14/2014 at 07:14 • Filed to: None

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Say you're in the market for a low 20k dollar V8 sedan. You need it to be new enough to finance, but have a few years of depreciation under its belt. Lets also say you've basically narrowed your choices down to either...

06-10 Charger SRT8

or a 2011+ Charger R/T

Is the decrease in horsepower and torque worth the upgrade in everything else about the car?

PS9 > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:18

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AWD STR-8, because discount V8 GT-R.

That doesn't exist though. So, I'd have to go with the SRT-8. The R/T ain't really all that quick for what it is.

thebigbossyboss > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:20

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Man I should convince my girlfriend that we should buy one of these.

Storz > PS9 01/14/2014 at 07:26

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The new R/T runs a 0-60 in about 5.2 from what I've read, the first gen SRT8 is about 4.9...

Firewrx234 > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:35

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Is there really a wrong choice? ;)

Nibbles > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:46

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2011+. Better looking, more comfortable, almost as much juice as the previous SRT, no real compromises

Brewman15 > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:49

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I would get the Charger that has the "Magnum" badge on the back. :)

Okay, I'll play fair. I'd choose SRT8 in a heartbeat over standard R/T.

louis cypher > Storz 01/14/2014 at 07:56

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Sorry,two too many doors for my taste....

oldirtybootz > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:01

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It's absolutely worth giving up some power. The 2nd gen is a far nicer place to spend time.

Jayhawk Jake > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:12

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Well you either deal with this every day:

Or this:

I personally would much rather have the latter

Kailand09 > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:21

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definitely R/T. Better interior, better everything except HP... but really the difference isn't that huge, and you'll never notice I bet. Better MPG too, no?

Not to mention the older charger turned into a gangster mobile.

lucky's pepper > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:22

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I drive a '13 everyday for work and I've spent a bit of time in the previous generation. Get a newer R/T. The interior is sooooooo much nicer.

erikgrad > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:25

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I was SRT crazy for awhile, so I feel ya on that, but definitely the R/T.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:27

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Have you thought about a decommissioned Caprice cop car? There are already some being decomissioned and selling in the low 20's. It's basically the G8 GT (365hp V8). Here's one for sale on ebay right now.

Storz > Kailand09 01/14/2014 at 08:36

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I am definitely leaning towards the newer R/T, it does look and I am sure, drive much nicer

Mattbob > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:41

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The one with a manual.....

Trolololololol

Mattbob > thebigbossyboss 01/14/2014 at 08:42

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girlfriend? Sir, you can buy whatever you want.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:51

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Highpower low-20k sedans? I of course have to vote for my '10 SHO, haha.

Anyways, a Charger... I'd go for the the '11+, it looks so much better inside and outside IMO.

boxrocket > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:52

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If we take Doug DeMuro's advice , one could get their choice of a G8 GT, Charger , or SRT-8 ( Charger or 300 or Magnum), or even a Marauder or Crown Victoria Sport and have the vehicle not only financed, but warrantied as well.

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Personally I'd skip the Charger/300/Magnum until they went on a diet. The G8 isn't bad, and is the basis for the CTS and new SS sedan. And while the Marauder and Crown Vic are large and definitely not as nice inside as the newer cars (though the Town Car is pretty nice inside) they are easily and cheaply modified, and stupidly reliable.

highmodulus > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:54

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New version for sure- nicer and still has plenty of power.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/14/2014 at 08:54

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Oh neat! The interior, while not anything special, looks rather well done/well appointed. Just need an armrest, haha.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jayhawk Jake 01/14/2014 at 08:54

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Yes, very much so. Haha.

Krieger (@FSKrieger22) > Storz 01/14/2014 at 08:58

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The newer one, if only because of the better interior.

DollaMoneyAve > Storz 01/14/2014 at 09:10

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D) None of the above

William Byrd > Storz 01/14/2014 at 09:12

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I'm with most folks who suggest the newer one. The upgraded interior would probably be worth it. Although I'm a sucker for SRT-8s so in the end I could go either way. Probably which ever one you can get the best deal on with the lowest miles.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/14/2014 at 10:19

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I was surprised to see them decomissioned so quickly. That's good for us who want low-mileage muscle for cheap.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Storz 01/14/2014 at 10:23

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Which Charger would I get?

A Chrysler 300

Note that I would not change the stock wheels or trim. Just need to call that one out.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/14/2014 at 10:29

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I'd sure like to know why they got decommissioned so quickly! Not a whole lot of miles on there...

AthomSfere > Storz 01/14/2014 at 10:31

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Upgrade in everything else? Suspension stiffened, wheel feel tighter? Tires stickier? Car lighter?

What is this everything else?

PilotMan > Storz 01/14/2014 at 12:08

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Make sure it comes with a limited slip!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Storz 01/14/2014 at 17:33

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