Would You Rather

"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
03/13/2018 at 15:35 • Filed to: Unnecessary car shopping without E90M3, shitpost

Green, Outdated Platform Ed.

In the far corner, from Detroit:

Lower mileage, higher price, less tech, and no A/C Seats. Smaller V8 with track proven performance. Cannot attend cars and coffee for fear of mowing down a peds.

- Or -

From our friendly neighbors in the north:

Lower price, higher mileage, more tech, and A/C seats. Large V8 with tons of power and a curb weight of approximately 1.8 moons.

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . While the pony is somewhat rare, the whale makes up in power/torque and price. My mom has a Chally, so would need to check mommy issues at the door.

What would you do, OPPO?

DISCUSSION (65)

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 15:54

I’m in the corner with the Mustang. I’ve never been too much of a fan of a neon green Challenger, let alone a Challenger in the first place...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 15:56

Kinja'd!!!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
03/13/2018 at 15:58

They dropped that awesome slime green color on the new Camaro. Was disappointed haha

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > winterlegacy, here 'till the end
03/13/2018 at 16:01

It’s a lot of green. But I’m a fan of pretty much all bright colors. I thought I would hate the Challenger, but I was upgraded to an R/T model once, and it was awesome as a GT car.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:01

Mistamg, if I wanted something the size of an SUV is just buy one

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:04

Boss 302 all day

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:05

The boss 302 has enough go fast goodies to make it nearly a track car, I’d go with the boss.

interstate366, now In The Industry > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:06

The Boss. I’m surprised this is even a question.

Party-vi > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:07

Challenger for straight lines, but the Boss for anything that involves turning the steering wheel.

Long-Voyager > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:10

Challenger.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > OPPOsaurus WRX
03/13/2018 at 16:10

LMAOOOOoo

Long-Voyager > Party-vi
03/13/2018 at 16:12

You have to drive a Challenger, they handle very impressively. On the street you’ll be hard pressed to overcome they’re grip, even in Hellcat form.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Party-vi
03/13/2018 at 16:13

That is what it would boil down to. Challenger would be better for touring, the Boss for a Sunday drive

Future next gen S2000 owner > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:13

Mustang. Faster, lighter, and better handling than the Challenger.

Edit: A legit Boss 302 is not worth what they are asking.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:15

B O S S 3 0 2

This shouldn’t even be a question.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/13/2018 at 16:19

I would honestly prefer the Boss. But if I was looking for strictly a GT car, I would pick the Challenger

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > interstate366, now In The Industry
03/13/2018 at 16:21

Usually the Boss would be my pick. But sometimes, you just want to go 120 with your butt being cooled and your Miley Cyrus playing through the bluetooth hahah

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
03/13/2018 at 16:22

That seems to be the overwhelmingly majority opinion LOL

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:22

If I was going to DD the Boss I’d probably have to put OEM springs on just to tolerate the ride.

Party-vi > Long-Voyager
03/13/2018 at 16:23

My coworker’s Charger Hellcat feels like it handles on rails, but that Boss 302 was bred for road racing.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/13/2018 at 16:24

Some of the roads around here are bad. The coilovers on my Miata were hard to DD. I wouldn’t want to go thru that again. But, the 302 has a cool factor that might make it worth it.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
03/13/2018 at 16:25

If I was actually buying one, It would be the boss 90% of the time. But sometimes you want soft ride and a lazy 485 HP haha

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Future next gen S2000 owner
03/13/2018 at 16:26

I have no idea what they are actually worth. For 36k, there are hoards of other cars I would buy lol

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Long-Voyager
03/13/2018 at 16:28

It would be hard to convince myself out of the overall package that is the 302, but for a DD or GT car, the Challenger can’t be beat. Plus the whole 485 HP thing :D

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:39

How about a boostang or an RS Camaro?

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 16:52

Kinja'd!!!

CobraJoe > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 16:52

Test drive them both!

This choice would be impossible for me. The large muscle car challenger is highly tempting (especially with the shaker scoop), but the Boss was something I used to dream about (before I realized the price isn’t coming down with age).

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 16:53

But really, if I was buying a new DD, I would prob go with the Boostang

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CobraJoe
03/13/2018 at 16:55

If they were local, I totally would. I really do like both cars, but for different reasons. I would probably pick the Boss 90% of the time, but the Challenger would be better in 90% of the situations it would see. When I ever do decide to get a new(er) car, it’s going to be impossible to figure out what I want haha.

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:07

I mean, if I could get the v6 camaro with the RS package and a stick shift you’d know what my next car would be.

Captain of the Enterprise > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:07

Boss because FCA quality

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:14

Pontiac G8 or slightly used Chevy SS?

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 17:15

I had a rental with the V6 and 8(?) speed auto. That thing was a hoot. 335 HP is more than adequate and the paddles worked pretty well. It even had a gimmicky throttle blip when you shifted. That said, a manual would be better haha

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Captain of the Enterprise
03/13/2018 at 17:16

I’d have to get the Carmax Doug warranty haha

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 17:17

SS. I would want something with modern tech. Plus I never really liked the G8

CobraJoe > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:18

I got that impossible feeling right now, I’m ready to replace my car for something either more fun or more useful (or ideally both).

There’s plenty of options above my modest budget, but not a whole lot that falls within my budget and matches my needs and wants. I’m even starting to wonder if a half ton truck would be entertaining to drive.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CobraJoe
03/13/2018 at 17:23

Last week, I was seriously thinking an F150 would be the perfect car. EB with a chip or 5.0 with a supercharger.

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:26

Yeah. Modern technology!

Kinja'd!!!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 17:29

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Mag ride and push-rods. What an interesting combo

JR1 > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:30

The Boss 302, not only is it more collectable. It has heritage and a racing pedigree that the Challenger lacks (see Continental Tire competition circa 2012). Additionally, it is one of my favorite cars.

CobraJoe > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:40

I’m leaning towards Dodge with the Hemi. V8 and RWD are high on my list of wants, and I can find them all day for under $10k. Shame they’re so huge and heavy though.

Maybe you could find a SRT-10 in your price range? I’ve ridden in one, they’re mind breaking for how fast something so massive can travel.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > JR1
03/13/2018 at 17:41

Same. I’ve always loved the Boss. Counterpoint: IRS and a big ass V8 haha.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CobraJoe
03/13/2018 at 17:43

I always think about the SRT-10. They are getting old though. And when I do decided to buy something in like 3 years, they will be 15+ years old. I will probably want something new and shiny by then.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 17:53

Wow my typing was horrible

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > OPPOsaurus WRX
03/13/2018 at 18:14

In this day of auto-correct, I’m pretty good at figuring out what you meant. TBH, barely even noticed haha

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 18:26

Boss. It got compared to an E92 M3 when it came out in terms of enjoyment. High praise for a live axel pony car.

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 19:15

I don;t think you could get a magride SS for less than 35K... I think the early ones had normal shocks.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
03/13/2018 at 19:53

They really did work magic into that old stick axle!

boxrocket > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 20:36

Boss, but I’d rather have a current GT in Guard (...mmmmmmmm... Guarrrrrrd) with a tan interior. Nothing against the Boss, but driving new vs old back-to-back really illustrates how much more evolved the newer ones are.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 21:06

I didn’t know that. I know they were expensive new, so just assumed all had the mag

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > boxrocket
03/13/2018 at 21:09

I love the interior of the new generation. Actually, the exterior too. The boss has a type of old school charm to it though

Spanfeller is a twat > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 21:11

Any SS made after July of 2014 has magna ride... It was introduced a year before they added it so hopefully most SS cars have it

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Spanfeller is a twat
03/13/2018 at 21:50

Gotcha

boxrocket > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/13/2018 at 21:59

Agreed, it’s a great all-around package.

My one critique with the 2015+ models is that the reverse light is so low (not unheard of, other European cars have it) so that higher vehicles (like crossovers) can’t always see it. I know they did it to stay within Euro compliance, but why not (also?) have them in the tail lamp clusters like the last generation?

50ford500 > Future next gen S2000 owner
03/13/2018 at 22:03

It’s carmax hardly ANYTHING is worth what they ask

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > boxrocket
03/13/2018 at 23:16

My current car is the same way. Haven’t really noticed it being an issue but def something to look out for!

pip bip - choose Corrour > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/14/2018 at 04:01

Dodge

Long-Voyager > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/14/2018 at 06:59

The question would be what are your plans for this car?

The Challenger is a great package. It will be extremely comfortable for daily use. It offers handling a car it’s weight should never achieve. They perform very well for daily/weekend duty.

The Mustang will be a faster car overall. But you will sacrifice comfort and daily ability to do so.

At this point in the game, the Challenger and the Mustang are no longer in the same class. The Mustang is leaning heavily into sports car category, where the Challenger keeps it’s muscle appeal while leaning more towards a GT.

JR1 > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/14/2018 at 07:45

Put a watts link on the back of the Boss! I got nothing for the V8 though it is indeed bigger

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > JR1
03/14/2018 at 11:43

Bigger, but only revs to like, 5500 haha

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Long-Voyager
03/14/2018 at 11:46

Exactly, totally different purposes. They would both do donuts equally as well haha. I wonder how much depreciation either will have.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > pip bip - choose Corrour
03/14/2018 at 11:47

I need a huge garage and endless bank account. I would have both haha

Long-Voyager > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/14/2018 at 12:02

The Challenger seems to be holding it’s value very well. 2012 RTs with well over 100k are still bringing $25-30k around here.

No idea on the Mustang, but it seems I can find them cheaper.....

JR1 > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/14/2018 at 12:35

Damn... I didn’t realize it was that low!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > JR1
03/14/2018 at 12:46

Just checked. It hits peak power at 6k so that was fake news haha. I seem to recall the regular R/T I drove had a redline on the tach south of 6k