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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: IcorkSOAK] #2866184
12/29/20 06:59 PM
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I've had several Charger 5.7's but not scatpak and love them all. Never any serious problems. First I've heard of the door panel issue!


Facts are stubborn things.
Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: IcorkSOAK] #2866191
12/29/20 07:06 PM
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I will give you one reason not to buy the Scat Pack car.
After you drive it for a while you are going to wish you bought a Hellcat .........

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: Matt M] #2866195
12/29/20 07:12 PM
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EVERYONE has an opinion.. but what the fugg is that all about ?? !!

All considered ... absolute requirement for premium fuel .... huge additional insurance costs ... and almost TWICE THE COST of the vehicle !!

I’ll stick with my Scatty xmaseek

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #2866221
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Originally Posted by Pacnorthcuda
Originally Posted by Bad340fish
I think they are great cars, my sister in law has had two shaker 6 speed challengers. I don't like the six speed because I am a drag racer and the first gear ratio is horrible for that. An 8 speed in a scat pack would be a blast. If I were in the market to by me a daily driver right now I would buy a 1320 model and race the doors off of it.


A 2.97 first mated to 3.90 rear. Too low? Please elaborate.


It is a heavy car and has a tall tire. With a slick where you could rev it up and dump the clutch it might do OK. Trying to get it out on the stock tires resulted in either a horrible bog, or when I got more aggressive it spun and tire hopped real bad right as I got the clutch out. I only got three passes in it though and it wasn't mine and she didn't want my brother in law to know she let me make passes in it LOL.

The gears are nice and tight after first through. If I remember right I was having to grab 4th just before the traps.


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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: larrymopar360] #2866260
12/29/20 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by larrymopar360
I've had several Charger 5.7's but not scatpak and love them all. Never any serious problems. First I've heard of the door panel issue!


Discussion of 300 panel problems here linky


'68 Fury Convertible
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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: IcorkSOAK] #2866688
12/30/20 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
EVERYONE has an opinion.. but what the fugg is that all about ?? !!

All considered ... absolute requirement for premium fuel .... huge additional insurance costs ... and almost TWICE THE COST of the vehicle !!

I’ll stick with my Scatty xmaseek


Your right its just my opinion, based on my personal experience.

I bought a new SP, had it for about a year.
I sold it and bought a used HC with 300 miles on it., still had over 2 years of warranty. The HC cost 15K more than I paid for the SP.
The insurance cost did not go up at all.

The performance difference was huge, no comparison.






Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: Matt M] #2866690
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A 300 mile HC ?

Two questions.... what kind of depreciation was that ? .., and what’s the reason for getting rid of it ? eek

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: Matt M] #2867262
12/31/20 11:14 PM
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What this guy says!!! I waited til I was in late 50's. HC is the way to go, same kind of deal Matt got. You won't regret it. And I kept my 50 some odd year old E-body, also .Jim


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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: BANDIT] #2867286
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Now the drool factor is something to consider when getting either vehicle!

The HC gets the bigger biggrin there

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: 70Drop] #2867474
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I'm interested in this subject too but am not up to par on the new stuff. Can you get a Charger Scat Pak with a shaker? I'm torn between the Challenger and Charger. I'd like either one with a Shaker and sunroof smile.

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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: 71rm23] #2867511
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Originally Posted by 71rm23
I'm interested in this subject too but am not up to par on the new stuff. Can you get a Charger Scat Pak with a shaker? I'm torn between the Challenger and Charger. I'd like either one with a Shaker and sunroof smile.


Shaker and sunnyruff ? ... Chally only

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: IcorkSOAK] #2867808
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Surprisingly, the 70 gets more looks and interest than the HC. My 96 Viper Roadster seems to garner more attention than both the Challengers, tho. Im past the attention thing, i wanna enjoy what i worked years for. The HC is hands down the most fun to drive. all of these cars are manual tranny's cause that was my first car back in the day. A lower first gear would definately be a plus in the HC, but as much as i use it, it isnt gonna be changed. I'm sure whatever the OP decides on, he will be happy. We all have different tastes. Jim

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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: BANDIT] #2867831
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Nice collection banditO !

Now I bought my Scatty to impress meself !

It’s just a bonus that it gets up from others !

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: 70Drop] #2867872
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It gets boring to drive because you only get to use 5% of the vehicles capacity. Don't miss the car but miss 6 speed scat pack challenger I had before the charger.


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Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: 70Drop] #2868465
01/03/21 12:12 PM
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too many doors

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: terzmo] #2868591
01/03/21 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by terzmo
too many doors


Personally I would agree, but some people need and want 4 doors.

For those that don't, they make Challengers. twocents


Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: SNK-EYZ] #2869194
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PERSONALLY... I’d prefer FIVE DOORS !

A Carrotvan with a 6.4 in it ... devil .. smoke

Re: Why would I NOT want to buy a new Scat Pack Charger? [Re: IcorkSOAK] #2869239
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I cant imagine not having a new hot rod now that i have one(2020 challenger 1320). I have the best of both worlds in my eyes.

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