First Drive: 2005 Dodge Magnum

[GTaudiophile]

Linky

 

[CraigRT]

I love the look of that thing...

 

[RagingBITCH]

I hate that wagon look. Cut that off and it'd be one hell of a sexy Dodge.

 

[Viper GTS]

What that needs more than anything is a 6-speed manual.

Give me a RT + AWD + a 6-speed.

I was all over it until I found out it was auto only.



Viper GTS

 

[GTaudiophile]

can you see that thing with black paint, dark-tinted glass, and massive chrome spinners?

 

[Joyride]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
can you see that thing with black paint, dark-tinted glass, and massive chrome spinners?

Pardon my drool

 

[Rent]

I really hope it does well. I've always been partial to wagons and I would definately love to have an Magnum RT

 

[KingNothing]

The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

Yeah, that concept was a complete failure when GM tried it in the early 80s.

I think this thing seems pretty cool but that interior is pretty shockingly stark and bland. On balance, though, you can't argue with a large, practical car with 340 bhp for $30K.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Don_Vito

Originally posted by: KingNothing
The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

Yeah, that concept was a complete failure when GM tried it in the early 80s.

I think this thing seems pretty cool but that interior is pretty shockingly stark and bland. On balance, though, you can't argue with a large, practical car with 340 bhp for $30K.

If I'm not mistaken, Mercedes' V12 does the same thing 6-12. Should be all worked out now.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Don_Vito

Originally posted by: KingNothing
The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

Yeah, that concept was a complete failure when GM tried it in the early 80s.

I think this thing seems pretty cool but that interior is pretty shockingly stark and bland. On balance, though, you can't argue with a large, practical car with 340 bhp for $30K.

If I'm not mistaken, Mercedes' V12 does the same thing 6-12. Should be all worked out now.

the M-B V12 DID do it...and only for a few years I believe.

The twin turbocharged V12 they use now doesn't.

Seems like M-B did a full 180..went from trying to save fuel to just going balls out on performance.

As far as I know, the only manufacturer that is implementing it is Honda with the variable displacement in their V6 Accord (not sold in NA markets).

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

MB has been doing it for a while, I'm sure Dodge got suggestions from mother Merc before continuing with the cylindar deactivation setup

 

[SSP]

I saw its brother (300M) at the auto show and it was soooo damn sweet. Soo much room in the back seat with the driver seat moved all the way back (that was from my 6'2 friend).

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
What that needs more than anything is a 6-speed manual.

Give me a RT + AWD + a 6-speed.

I was all over it until I found out it was auto only.



Viper GTS

Agreed. What a farking shame.

Holy crap though does the car look hot. I've thought that from the get go. This and the new durango and pickup - I really think Dodge has one of the best teams in the market now for appearance.

Also 340 HP for $30k is insane. The Pontiac GTO is in the same ballpark, but this is "kind of" a family car.

 

[Linux23]

The other choice is a 200-hp, 2.7-liter V6, also borrowed from the LH cars and also matched to the four-speed automatic. Given the engine's small displacement and the Magnum's 3,800-pound body, we would caution against this combination if you can avoid it.

Why would Dodge add this as an engine option?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Linux23

The other choice is a 200-hp, 2.7-liter V6, also borrowed from the LH cars and also matched to the four-speed automatic. Given the engine's small displacement and the Magnum's 3,800-pound body, we would caution against this combination if you can avoid it.

Why would Dodge add this as an engine option?

for poseurs

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Isn't this monstrosity classed as a light truck?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Isn't this monstrosity classed as a light truck?

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Isn't this monstrosity classed as a light truck?

For purely political reasons (CAFE).

Viper GTS

 

[BadNewsBears]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
What that needs more than anything is a 6-speed manual.

Give me a RT + AWD + a 6-speed.

I was all over it until I found out it was auto only.



Viper GTS

I dont know what trans that 5 speed maual is but, just buy a magnum in a few years after warranty is gone order a noYoYo or transgo manual valve body(also comes in reverse patterns), and its a manual without the clutch. I will be running a 3 speed 727 with a manual valve body soon.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Isn't this monstrosity classed as a light truck?

For purely political reasons (CAFE).

Viper GTS

Yeah it's BS that companies can get around the regulations by classifying a car as a truck and classifying cars like the PT Cruiser as trucks.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Don_Vito

Originally posted by: KingNothing
The variable cylinder thing worries me slightly.

Yeah, that concept was a complete failure when GM tried it in the early 80s.

I think this thing seems pretty cool but that interior is pretty shockingly stark and bland. On balance, though, you can't argue with a large, practical car with 340 bhp for $30K.

If I'm not mistaken, Mercedes' V12 does the same thing 6-12. Should be all worked out now.

the M-B V12 DID do it...and only for a few years I believe.

The twin turbocharged V12 they use now doesn't.

Seems like M-B did a full 180..went from trying to save fuel to just going balls out on performance.

As far as I know, the only manufacturer that is implementing it is Honda with the variable displacement in their V6 Accord (not sold in NA markets).

The Chrysler 16 at the 2002? Detroit auto show had it. I was standing there when the hottie was talking abou it.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: Linux23

The other choice is a 200-hp, 2.7-liter V6, also borrowed from the LH cars and also matched to the four-speed automatic. Given the engine's small displacement and the Magnum's 3,800-pound body, we would caution against this combination if you can avoid it.

Why would Dodge add this as an engine option?

To offer a cheaper alternative. That way they can advertise "starting at under $22,000", even if the majority sold are with the more powerful V6 or V8.

I think it's pretty impressive that you can get a 340-hp engine for $30K. :Q I saw the Magnum at the auto show and it looks pretty good in person, better than the Chrysler 300 IMO. The cargo hold isn't gigantic but it was larger than I expected given the shape of the car.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: Linux23

The other choice is a 200-hp, 2.7-liter V6, also borrowed from the LH cars and also matched to the four-speed automatic. Given the engine's small displacement and the Magnum's 3,800-pound body, we would caution against this combination if you can avoid it.

Why would Dodge add this as an engine option?

To offer a cheaper alternative. That way they can advertise "starting at under $22,000", even if the majority sold are with the more powerful V6 or V8.

I think it's pretty impressive that you can get a 340-hp engine for $30K. :Q I saw the Magnum at the auto show and it looks pretty good in person, better than the Chrysler 300 IMO. The cargo hold isn't gigantic but it was larger than I expected given the shape of the car.

I believe one of their advertising promotions is "Most powerfull car for under $30k"

 

[thomsbrain]

well it's ulgy on the outside and ulgier on the inside, and it's a dodge, but 340 HP in a car that can carry my huge amplifiers sounds mighty fine to me.