New Dodge Charger!

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CPA

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Oh, man I have the same exact one, color and everything (oh, except the Nav and sunroof(I don't car for sunroofs)), and I LOVE IT.

BTW, hit the Charger forums on some small mods you can do - like modding the lights to Auto, since it's not an option on the R/T
 

iamwiz82

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Originally posted by: FallenHero
Originally posted by: jemcam
I really like the Chargers and can't wait to get one of my own, but when I do it's going to be an R/T.

The pinstripes on your car need to go. They look cheap and tacked on. Take them off quickly before they damage the paint.

You really think so? How hard would it be to remove them?

I don't like them either. Just take a heat gun on lower and then pull it off, if you want.
 

FallenHero

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Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: FallenHero
Originally posted by: jemcam
I really like the Chargers and can't wait to get one of my own, but when I do it's going to be an R/T.

The pinstripes on your car need to go. They look cheap and tacked on. Take them off quickly before they damage the paint.

You really think so? How hard would it be to remove them?

I don't like them either. Just take a heat gun on lower and then pull it off, if you want.

Alright, cool...maybe ill do that this weekend then.
 

iamwiz82

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Jan 10, 2001
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Originally posted by: Krazefinn
It dont do nuthin for bo and luke duke neither..but roscoe mught drive one ;)
hemi or not. And don't get me started on that hemi thing either...MOST modern otto cycle engines use a semihemisperical combustion chamber too.
It AINT a 426 fer sure...

It's a better nickname for an engine than 1ggze23s.s02 Spec R V Type.

Most manufacturers name their engines, it's just that some choose to make their names more easy to recognize and remember.
 

UNCjigga

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Drive it like Vic in "The Shield"--you gotta pull up to the curb at 70mph, slam the brakes, and jump out with your bald, badass self!!!
 

daniel1113

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Think about the other cars you could have purchased for $34k... oh well, as long as you are happy, right? :p
 

fbrdphreak

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Apr 17, 2004
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Originally posted by: FallenHero
Originally posted by: Lonyo
Get a damned manual you lazy git!

Learn about the new charger you lazy git. :p

Charger = Automatic. However, I can use it as a manual.
You can make the computer shift when you want to shift. You still have the power loss & relative sloppiness of the auto, hence the point of having a MT ;)

Still enjoy the ride, I'm sure its sweet
 

PricklyPete

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Originally posted by: DurocShark
Why does this car not do a thing for me?

Because it looks like your grandfathers Oldsmobile. Just an Oldsmobile with a helluva engine.
 

fbrdphreak

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Originally posted by: daniel1113
Think about the other cars you could have purchased for $34k... oh well, as long as you are happy, right? :p
Not much with a RWD V8. GTO and Mustang are the only other options that come to my mind, neither of which are four door (which the OP may prefer). This is the V8 RWD for the person who doesn't want a stick or harsh ride :p
 

Ktulu

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Originally posted by: gscone
I'd love to see the re-sale value on that American POS...muahahah!!

resale value means squat if he doesn't plan on selling it
 

daniel1113

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Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Think about the other cars you could have purchased for $34k... oh well, as long as you are happy, right? :p
Not much with a RWD V8. GTO and Mustang are the only other options that come to my mind, neither of which are four door (which the OP may prefer). This is the V8 RWD for the person who doesn't want a stick or harsh ride :p

Eh, I wasn't thinking about fast or even powerful cars, just nicer cars.
 

FallenHero

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Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Think about the other cars you could have purchased for $34k... oh well, as long as you are happy, right? :p
Not much with a RWD V8. GTO and Mustang are the only other options that come to my mind, neither of which are four door (which the OP may prefer). This is the V8 RWD for the person who doesn't want a stick or harsh ride :p

I liked the 4 doors...after having only 2 for a couple years, it got tiresome when giving people rides. Also, I HATE the mustang...around here, it is so common its not even funny. Most are driven by a$$hole 16-18 year olds too. As for the stick thing...well, that's just what happened. Either way I would have gotten it, stick or not. :)
 

Scarpozzi

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Nice car. The little old lady down the street got one of these last week. She seems to like it a lot....especially the 4 doors and the automatic transmission. I think everyone in her church circle said they're going to get one too.