Thoughts on Dodge Charger?

[FallenHero]

Is there anyplace with a good comprehensive review of the dodge charger that I can read? I am thinking about buying one and I need to do some research into it. Also, personal reviews are always nice as are opinions on the vehicle itself and what are the good/bad points of each model. I am specifically talking about the SE and the SXT model for 2006...what is the advantage of the SXT vs. the SE, and are they significant enough to be worth an extra 4 grand?

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Get the R/T so it will be fair when I race you

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Get the R/T so it will be fair when I race you

Oh I would if I could afford it...but given my budget and my want to build up my bank account, SXT is the most im willing to spend.

 

[iamwiz82]

SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

So basically it makes it better drive around in terms of luxury and not performance upgrades?

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

So basically it makes it better drive around in terms of luxury and not performance upgrades?

Correct, same engine and transmission in the SE and SXT.

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

So basically it makes it better drive around in terms of luxury and not performance upgrades?

Correct, same engine and transmission in the SE and SXT.

Do you know anything about its upkeep or known problems with it? I'm not lazy, I am also trying to look this information up however I am not a car guy, so search terms and car lingo get me all confused.

 

[Strk]

It's heavy and auto only.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Get the R/T so it will be fair when I race you

Oh I would if I could afford it...but given my budget and my want to build up my bank account, SXT is the most im willing to spend.

Might can get a demo R/T....??

 

[Rogeee]

Car and Driver

 

[bigrash]

good thing you're not in NYC cause i'd assume it was a cop car.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

So basically it makes it better drive around in terms of luxury and not performance upgrades?

Correct, same engine and transmission in the SE and SXT.

Do you know anything about its upkeep or known problems with it? I'm not lazy, I am also trying to look this information up however I am not a car guy, so search terms and car lingo get me all confused.

It's a good engine. It's been around for quite a while, so all the kinks were worked out in the 90s.

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: bigrash
good thing you're not in NYC cause i'd assume it was a cop car.

That's going to be more and more common. Most of the police stations in this area are ditching their Impalas and Crown Vics and picking up Chargers.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
SXT has aluminum wheels, not steelies with hubcaps, 6 speakers, not 4, power drivers seat, fog lamps, cargo net, leather shifter and steering wheel, rear folding seat, rear arm rest, illuminated visors

So basically it makes it better drive around in terms of luxury and not performance upgrades?

Correct, same engine and transmission in the SE and SXT.

Do you know anything about its upkeep or known problems with it? I'm not lazy, I am also trying to look this information up however I am not a car guy, so search terms and car lingo get me all confused.

It's a good engine. It's been around for quite a while, so all the kinks were worked out in the 90s.

I hope they have revised the cooling system, I had one blow up on me in an LHS.

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: Strk
It's heavy and auto only.

From what I've read, that seems to be the tradition with chargers.

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Get the R/T so it will be fair when I race you

Damnit, now I am actually seriously considering the R/T. I hate you.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Get the R/T so it will be fair when I race you

Damnit, now I am actually seriously considering the R/T. I hate you.

That's fine, but if you want to win, yould better get the SRT-8 then