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New Challenger questions?
#1590924
03/10/14 02:11 PM
03/10/14 02:11 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 625
Indianapolis In. usa
Quickrunner
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Those that actually have them and drive them how do you like them? They obviously look cool, I am just curious on real world experience with them, would probably go with the R/T classic package. Thinking about looking for one in the next few months possibly and have few questions. What year did the cylinder cut-out on the automatic equipped ones start for mpg? What kind of mileage do ya get out of a manual trans one if you keep your right foot out of it? Any particular known issues or years to steer away from? Just some general input from those who have pulled the trigger on one. Thanks!
05 Ram 1500 Daytona package
71 Demon Gen3 hemi drag radial project
Missin' my 9 second 70 runner!
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Quickrunner]
#1590925
03/10/14 03:13 PM
03/10/14 03:13 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,065
Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Posts: 21,065
Niles , Ohio
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My kids has had two.The new one a 13 is the R/T.Both were R/Ts.Fully loaded.Its quick and a decent ride.On the highway it gets 29.The 09 got a little better because the wheels were lighter and wasnt fully loaded.He got as much as he paid for the 09 when he traded it in on the new one.His buddy bought it off the lot and drives it every day.The factory tires werent real great in snow and ice.The new tires are a lot better.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Quickrunner]
#1590926
03/10/14 06:01 PM
03/10/14 06:01 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,098
Massillon, Ohio
cudatom
super stock
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super stock
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Massillon, Ohio
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Love my 2011 SRT. My mileage is low(14mph) but its all around town driving and is almost always spirited. Have not taken it on any long trips and only a few times on the hiway. The few times I did it cruised real well. You will find yourself going way over the speed limit and not even realize it.
Only gripe is I like the RT seats better than those in the SRT(wish Dodge would have had an option w/different seats, color, patter, style). I'm 6' 200lba and I swear these seats were made for a 12 yr old boy and these seats are WAY more roomy than my wife's 2010 Mustang.
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Quickrunner]
#1590927
03/10/14 09:33 PM
03/10/14 09:33 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,956
Greenville, PA
redraptor
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Greenville, PA
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I have a '10 R/T classic with auto.(wife insisted)  25 mpg plus on the highway. MDS is disabled in manual mode. Transition between the two is smooth. Nice riding and handling for the weight. Really reminds me of those late 60's / early 70's Grand Prixs. You can research a lot on Challengertalk.com.
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: bigdad]
#1590935
03/11/14 01:41 AM
03/11/14 01:41 AM
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Posts: 6,445
Missouri
68KillerBee
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Missouri
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I have a 2010 R/T. 5.7 with a 6 speed. if you get a 2010, you want the "STP" package. They started havingg them mid-year, mine doesn't have it and neither does my parents. I've lowered mine and have a rear view camera I put in. I bought mine on ebay and drove it home from Philadelphia. I averaged 26-28 mpg on the way back. Driving around town I get 22ish now. Just know it won't be the fastest of the mustang/camaro/challenger comparison. But its tough to compare it to those anyway. I've ran a 13.9 with mine in the quarter mile. The autos are even faster. But if you have a 392, then you're cruising and keeping up with the other competitors cars. I've fit 5 in the car and didn't get any complaints. Also I think the 2010 and older driver side front seat does not fold forward. Kind of annoying. Like someone else said, go to challengertalk.com. Heck you can even find a good deal on one there.  
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Daty Rogers]
#1590936
03/11/14 01:45 AM
03/11/14 01:45 AM
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Missouri
68KillerBee
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One of the first things I did is lower it 1.6" with a MP stage 2 kit, really helped out the handling, clearance, not so much. Fast is an understatement!
-Daty
For the love of god, stop posting that picture!!
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Quickrunner]
#1590939
03/11/14 02:36 AM
03/11/14 02:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,498
Chicago, Illinois
Devil
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Chicago, Illinois
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Quote:
Those that actually have them and drive them how do you like them? They obviously look cool, I am just curious on real world experience with them, would probably go with the R/T classic package. Thinking about looking for one in the next few months possibly and have few questions. What year did the cylinder cut-out on the automatic equipped ones start for mpg? What kind of mileage do ya get out of a manual trans one if you keep your right foot out of it? Any particular known issues or years to steer away from? Just some general input from those who have pulled the trigger on one. Thanks!
I've got 85,000 miles on my 09 R/T Classic. Been to hell and back with it. 5.7 Hemi, auto. I have clicked off mid-13's in the quarter mile, gotten 35 mpg on the highway in extreme instances.
Normally on mine I will get high teen's in the city for mpg and mid to high 20's on normal highway driving.
Personally I would get an 11 and up. They had a few revisions to the suspension, a better steering wheel, misc other upgrades.
Ryan
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Devil]
#1590940
03/11/14 09:22 AM
03/11/14 09:22 AM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 625
Indianapolis In. usa
Quickrunner
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Indianapolis In. usa
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Thanks for all the replies! And some great looking rides you guys have! What does the STP package consist of?? Also what is the deal with disconnecting/disabling the MDS? Why? Keep the suggestions coming, Thanks!
05 Ram 1500 Daytona package
71 Demon Gen3 hemi drag radial project
Missin' my 9 second 70 runner!
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Quickrunner]
#1590941
03/11/14 02:19 PM
03/11/14 02:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,498
Chicago, Illinois
Devil
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Chicago, Illinois
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Thanks for all the replies! And some great looking rides you guys have! What does the STP package consist of?? Also what is the deal with disconnecting/disabling the MDS? Why? Keep the suggestions coming, Thanks!
Why would you disconnect the MDS? Some people who are not well informed believe it is better. It is not. It works as advertised. It increases fuel mileage, and does it seamlessly. I can not tell in my 09 when I go from ECO mode to all 8. Only the sound changes.
And STP is the Super Track Pack option. Gives you a slightly better suspension, better brake pads, misc other odds and ends.
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Re: New Challenger questions?
[Re: Devil]
#1590942
03/11/14 09:25 PM
03/11/14 09:25 PM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,646
Ringtown, Pa.
Dartsport540
top fuel
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top fuel
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,646
Ringtown, Pa.
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mine is a 2010 SRT , automatic. I usually get 18 to 21 mpg, mixed driving. If I get on the open highway, my speed goes up, and my mpg goes down.
548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....
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