Dodge Charger?

[TCbabii]

Is a dodge charger a good buy?

im having second thoughts about the TC
i went to car sense and test drove both of them. didnt really like the feel of the TC. and i LOVED the charger...

any suggestionss?

[SvicksTc]

Were both cars automatic? Well it depends on what your looking for, your looking at two completely different cars. Scion TC is an economy driven sporty car and is FWD, on the other hand you have a RWD Sports Oriented car that is not going to get as good gas milage and have a completely different feel than a FWD car as you probably noticed. Being Toyota Biased and not a big fan of American made cars im going to say that the Scion TC is going to be more realiable and having a longer life than the Dodge Charger, with less maintence problems down the road etc. I know a bunch of American Muscle guys are going to jump in and say im a ricer full of crap Dodge is a well built car, but taken from family expierence my dad loves dodge my mom loves toyota so we have had our fair share of both....Funny no my dad is no longer a Dodge or American made car fan anymore.....

But its what you like, you said you LOVED The charger so if thats what you like than get. Is is a good Buy depending on how bad you want that car, any car can have problems, more some than others, so really its what you want and if your willing to pay for it

[TCbabii]

Were both cars automatic? Well it depends on what your looking for, your looking at two completely different cars. Scion TC is an economy driven sporty car and is FWD, on the other hand you have a RWD Sports Oriented car that is not going to get as good gas milage and have a completely different feel than a FWD car as you probably noticed. Being Toyota Biased and not a big fan of American made cars im going to say that the Scion TC is going to be more realiable and having a longer life than the Dodge Charger, with less maintence problems down the road etc. I know a bunch of American Muscle guys are going to jump in and say im a ricer full of crap Dodge is a well built car, but taken from family expierence my dad loves dodge my mom loves toyota so we have had our fair share of both....Funny no my dad is no longer a Dodge or American made car fan anymore.....

But its what you like, you said you LOVED The charger so if thats what you like than get. Is is a good Buy depending on how bad you want that car, any car can have problems, more some than others, so really its what you want and if your willing to pay for it


Both were automatic considering i cant drive manual. haha. i liked the sportiness of the scion. but to me its more sensible to have a charger. i figure if i keep up the maintenance and get one with somewhat low mileage, i can keep it for a long time. I know the charger eats gas, especially if i go the v8 instead of the 6, but i really don't drive that far to go to school or work. and once i graduate im guaranteed my dream job thats right in my town. so im not really concerned about gas. my dad likes the safety of the charger which means he will help pitch in to buy it. but the scion is like my idol car. :cry: my head hurts from thinking about all thiss. haha

[Scapegoat]

im guaranteed my dream job

trust me, you're not

[TCbabii]

trust me, you're not

when you do radiology school through the hospital, you are.

[Oakes]

Like said, two completely different cars. However, one is a two door and one is a four, Ive driven both V6 and V8 chargers, and the Scion TC.

Now, while I like the styling of the TC exterior wise, it felt incredibly cheap and uncomfortable to me on the interior. However, I am picky about my interiors because I drive ALOT. The Charger is a bigger, safer and faster car if you go with the V8 (theres no sense in getting the V6) and has the comfort of four doors, which pays off alot if you have friends haha jk.

I personally would get the Charger if you werent concerned with getting a manual transmission, which the Charger doesnt come with at all. Its one of Dodges' better cars.

[TCbabii]

Like said, two completely different cars. However, one is a two door and one is a four, Ive driven both V6 and V8 chargers, and the Scion TC.

Now, while I like the styling of the TC exterior wise, it felt incredibly cheap and uncomfortable to me on the interior. However, I am picky about my interiors because I drive ALOT. The Charger is a bigger, safer and faster car if you go with the V8 (theres no sense in getting the V6) and has the comfort of four doors, which pays off alot if you have friends haha jk.

I personally would get the Charger if you werent concerned with getting a manual transmission, which the Charger doesnt come with at all. Its one of Dodges' better cars.

thats exactly how i feel about the TC. ive been a passenger and a driver in the TC. and both times i was not thrilled about. i love the way it looks on the outside, but i felt that they half assed the inside. The charger i felt so comfortble in. very spacious and a very sophisticated car

[Scapegoat]

srt-8 charger or no charger at all :)

[SvicksTc]

Well its all about what you put into the car aslo, and the price range is quite different between the two cars also.....So yes if i was buying a charger for idk what they go for high 20's-mid 30's depending on models? to a brand new scion TC for around 23 fully loaded so gotta take that into account

and what Medical School are you at im in a Medical Imaging program at Bloom U and plan on going to Jefferson

[TCbabii]

srt-8 charger or no charger at all :)


haha i would be fine with a v6
im kinda like a kluts
and like my old boss and my dad always say
"you dont need all that power"

[Oakes]

You always need all that power, if you buy a Charger, get it used with low miles. Car Sense and Car Vision are good places to find them with low miles for decent prices which will be = or < a new TC, just let someone else take the hit for depreciation. You can also consider my Ford Fusion, its sweet and its a 2009...

[TCbabii]

Well its all about what you put into the car aslo, and the price range is quite different between the two cars also.....So yes if i was buying a charger for idk what they go for high 20's-mid 30's depending on models? to a brand new scion TC for around 23 fully loaded so gotta take that into account

and what Medical School are you at im in a Medical Imaging program at Bloom U and plan on going to Jefferson


i was looking on autotrader and i can get an 06 charger for 13000 with only 50,ooo miles i think it was? im mosst defiantly going to get it used..

right now im at BCC majoring in radiology, and than virtua hospital in mountholly does a 2 year radiology program. and that guarentees you a job or transfer if you want. and my mom also works there so that kinda helps with getting a job

[TCbabii]

You always need all that power, if you buy a Charger, get it used with low miles. Car Sense and Car Vision are good places to find them with low miles for decent prices which will be = or < a new TC, just let someone else take the hit for depreciation. You can also consider my Ford Fusion, its sweet and its a 2009...

hahaha i was going to get a mustang and my dad just looked at me like yeah okayy haha. i went to carsense and thats where i saw the charger. and my mom was like you so need to get that. haha

[Oakes]

hahaha i was going to get a mustang and my dad just looked at me like yeah okayy haha. i went to carsense and thats where i saw the charger. and my mom was like you so need to get that. haha

I would get a Charger over a Mustang personally, and I work for Ford. You can definately find a decent deal on one if you look, as with any car. I just for some reason liked the HEMI Charger we had for a week, it was comfy, attractive inside and out, little effort to move and great sound. Just ashame you cant get it in stick, especially the SRT-8.

[TCbabii]

I would get a Charger over a Mustang personally, and I work for Ford. You can definately find a decent deal on one if you look, as with any car. I just for some reason liked the HEMI Charger we had for a week, it was comfy, attractive inside and out, little effort to move and great sound. Just ashame you cant get it in stick, especially the SRT-8.

yeahh i wasnt really sure about a mustang at the time, i was just throwin ideas out to my dad.. yeahh the charger is so sleek looking. my mom votes yes for it, my dad on the other hand i havent really discussed it with him yet.. and yeah i wish i could drive stick, but i dont concenttrate too well. thats why automatic is best haha

[Scapegoat]

if concentration is an issue... you should get a stick.

I think if everyone had to actually pay attention to driving their car (ie having a manual trans) then there would be less careless accidents resulting from not paying attention.

[poisonivory]

when you do radiology school through the hospital, you are.

haha I'll have to back her up on this.. My girl is in Radiology, only went to school for 2 years, working at the hospital while in school. Then got a job 10 minutes from home and makes 60k @ age 25 once she passed her boards. Not a bad gig if you ask me. And she gets mad OT from being on-cal;l few times a month. Def a good field.


on the other hand..if the Scion is your dream car, you got issues. lol I drive a Focus, but not because I want to..lol

[Oakes]

yeahh i wasnt really sure about a mustang at the time, i was just throwin ideas out to my dad.. yeahh the charger is so sleek looking. my mom votes yes for it, my dad on the other hand i havent really discussed it with him yet.. and yeah i wish i could drive stick, but i dont concenttrate too well. thats why automatic is best haha

Stick is alot of fun, not sure I will ever go back to automatic in all honesty. Dad im sure will go for you in a big, comfy and safe car. I got my Fusion because i needed something on the bigger side (4doors) safe (6 airbags) fuel efficient (4cylinder-up to 34mpg) and its been Ford's most reliable car in the last decade.

Im just a college student who works when im not in class, so getting a fast, gas guzzling car thats expensive to insure wasnt much of an option.

[TCbabii]

haha I'll have to back her up on this.. My girl is in Radiology, only went to school for 2 years, working at the hospital while in school. Then got a job 10 minutes from home and makes 60k @ age 25 once she passed her boards. Not a bad gig if you ask me. And she gets mad OT from being on-cal;l few times a month. Def a good field.


on the other hand..if the Scion is your dream car, you got issues. lol I drive a Focus, but not because I want to..lol

yupp thats exactly what im doing. i think your starting year you make 36 dollers an hour. and yes the hospital is literally 5 minutes from my house. i think if i wanted i could wlak to work.

the scion is a nice car, but i think the charger is a more practical choice

[TCbabii]

Stick is alot of fun, not sure I will ever go back to automatic in all honesty. Dad im sure will go for you in a big, comfy and safe car. I got my Fusion because i needed something on the bigger side (4doors) safe (6 airbags) fuel efficient (4cylinder-up to 34mpg) and its been Ford's most reliable car in the last decade.

Im just a college student who works when im not in class, so getting a fast, gas guzzling car thats expensive to insure wasnt much of an option.

ahhh!! i wish i knew how to drive stick! but i think i would just mess up and break it, and than id be back to square one. haha

my dad test drove a fushion and he said he liked it alot. and he is usually very hard to please

my situation is the same. im in school full time and than after i work for 3.5 hours everyday. good thing but my job and schooling is close to home so im not burning much gas

[poisonivory]

yea my girl went to Gwynyd Mercy for their 2 year program and worked at both Chesnut Hill Hospital and Abington Hospital during school. Now she works at Fox Chase Cancer Center as a CT Tech.

Sugar Momma FTW...haha jk

The TC is a nice sporty car. I just thought it was weird that of call cars that was your dream car. Chargers are def nice, especially if you don't drive too much. If you did, gas would kill you.

[TCbabii]

yea my girl went to Gwynyd Mercy for their 2 year program and worked at both Chesnut Hill Hospital and Abington Hospital during school. Now she works at Fox Chase Cancer Center as a CT Tech.

Sugar Momma FTW...haha jk

The TC is a nice sporty car. I just thought it was weird that of call cars that was your dream car. Chargers are def nice, especially if you don't drive too much. If you did, gas would kill you.

my mom works for fox chasee. hahaha.. its like my dream girly car. haha i didnt wanna say it before just incase there are any guys with TC's on here. but i kinda see the charger as a guy car. i really like gto's as well but that is extremly too guyish for me. i dont want people thinkin im butch. haha

[Spocknasty]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_mmEE83QvEkc/SDT4-KHDCoI/AAAAAAAAATA/qYp9QLL7XQE/s400/OMG.jpg

You have to get a TC, it's in your user name. / sarcasm

If you didn't like the TC...and you LOVED the Charger...is it really a hard choice...

[05OCsrt-4]

honestly i wouldn't get a TC if i was given one, no offense to the owners out there, it just feels like a cheap quick thrown together sports car. not exactly my taste in car at all, i'd definately take the charges, but thats my choice

[TCbabii]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_mmEE83QvEkc/SDT4-KHDCoI/AAAAAAAAATA/qYp9QLL7XQE/s400/OMG.jpg

You have to get a TC, it's in your user name. / sarcasm

If you didn't like the TC...and you LOVED the Charger...is it really a hard choice...

hahahaha im glad you put the sarcasm at the end becuase im so gulliable i would believe anything..

i like the look of a tc and the idea of a tc but the more i think about it the charger is a more sensible choice

[Spocknasty]

Try a Civic Si?

[Oakes]

Yeah, Scion wasnt as smart with the TC as they should have been, it could have been a really great car had they put more effort into it. Not saying it isnt a good car now, it's just that once you drive one and see how cheap the interior is and how uncomfortable the seats are you learn to not like it.

I drove one home from the Jersey shore once, worst drive of my life (besides the lack of intelligence blondes managing the directions) actually it wasnt the worst drive, it was just a painful one that didnt involve any collisions.

The Fusion is a great car, it surprises alot of people, mostly because it's a Ford. Great chassis, comfy as hell (driver and passenger, which i also found with the Charger) great options (i can control everything in the car with voice command, including the phone/ipod/sat radio) and for a decent price.

[Oakes]

Try a Civic Si?

She wants an automatic car.

[180sxDrifter]

ehhh I dont like the chargers personally, but I don't see em come in for problems very often at my work

[TCbabii]

Yeah, Scion wasnt as smart with the TC as they should have been, it could have been a really great car had they put more effort into it. Not saying it isnt a good car now, it's just that once you drive one and see how cheap the interior is and how uncomfortable the seats are you learn to not like it.

I drove one home from the Jersey shore once, worst drive of my life (besides the lack of intelligence blondes managing the directions) actually it wasnt the worst drive, it was just a painful one that didnt involve any collisions.

The Fusion is a great car, it surprises alot of people, mostly because it's a Ford. Great chassis, comfy as hell (driver and passenger, which i also found with the Charger) great options (i can control everything in the car with voice command, including the phone/ipod/sat radio) and for a decent price.


yeah i feel that they paid more for advertsing than they did on the actual car itself.

hahaha and im so bad with directions too hahaha i swear i shoulda been born a blonde haha.

the fushion was a very nice car. but thats all too technical for my dad. infact thats what he said he didnt like about it. hahaha

[TCbabii]

ehhh I dont like the chargers personally, but I don't see em come in for problems very often at my work


really? thats good to know. becuase i know as soon as i ask my dad about this car he is going to start tlaking about problems it can have. thats why i figured i would ask you guys first this was i would have the asnwer for all his ridiculous questions hahaha

[Oakes]

lol, some people are like that, we have people order cars with all manual options except windows. Just want to get in it and drive, however if you are in a car as much as I am (My 2009 car already has 6200 miles on it) then you like the comfort and ease-of-use options.

If you get the charger, id suggest a light color, because its a big car with alot of smooth edges which = scratches are very easy to see. Im extremely picky about the appearance of my car, as are alot of members on here haha. I dont know how you are with your cars though.

[TCbabii]

lol, some people are like that, we have people order cars with all manual options except windows. Just want to get in it and drive, however if you are in a car as much as I am (My 2009 car already has 6200 miles on it) then you like the comfort and ease-of-use options.

If you get the charger, id suggest a light color, because its a big car with alot of smooth edges which = scratches are very easy to see. Im extremely picky about the appearance of my car, as are alot of members on here haha. I dont know how you are with your cars though.

im stuck between black or white. ive seen chargers upclose in both black and white. i like any color inn white pretty much. looks clean and easy to keep clean i think. black looks sleek but i know is a pain to keep clean. i really want black rims. so im trying to think in my mind how either color would look with black rims. i dunno how white with black rims will look?

[Oakes]

White with black wheels can be just as good a combo as black with black wheels. Im personally a sucker for white, almost got it on my Fusion, but the Redfire metallic won me over. Its just like clothing, anything goes with white. It is easier to keep clean and can look just as good as black when kept in top shape.

[Scapegoat]

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/images/your_garage/cars/68_19252943684546d8e3bf325.jpg

[TCbabii]

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/images/your_garage/cars/68_19252943684546d8e3bf325.jpg


now that is HOTT. i would SO drive that

[phsdrummer2]

those wheels look entirely too small for that car lol.

[LevittownMonster]

Look Srt if not get the TC

[92dxman]

I like the Fusion ideas. Seems like a decent car for the coin. If you have your eyes on a Charger, what about a Magnum. I think they are cooler looking plus you get more practicality than a plain ole sedan..

[1_badimport]

ive had a charger rt for 2.5 years ive had no real problems (its actually my wifes car ).bone stock with the window sticker and the spare removed it was running 13.8 @101 .witch is pretty fast for the wife comming from a jeep and a taurus ..the only issue i had was an 0-ring leaking on the trans dipstick and one of the led in the console went out (both warranty items)
we put a k@n filter ,a flashpack programmer , cam and a converter in it and it runs low 12,s @109 with out any difference in drivability ,we chose not to get exaust just to keep it queit) i opted not to get the srt8 for the insurance break and i figured we could get the car as fast for alot less money (same performace for about $1500 after the origional purchase ..
there a little heavy around the corners but over all a pretty nice car riding on a mercedies platform and trans ..

[SovXietday]

I don't really like the chargers. I've driven a few of them, and they just felt numb. No feel between yourself and the road. I hate numb cars.

My boss has a TC that I've driven a few times. It's no rocket, but I like it a lot more than any charger I've ever driven. Plus, the charger interior isn't all that great either.

[OMGz Turbo]

IMO, thats gonna be too much of a car for you if you buy the charger...your comparing a TC to a 5.7L BREATHING DRAGON! (I know this simply because my mom had a Stage 2 charger with full exhaust)


If your looking for a car along the lines of a TC get something more girly like the newer styled eclipses hell even a RSX...id rather see you drive that than having a beautiful piece of machinery like that wrapped around a pole

[russiankid]

Which ever you get, get a manual. So what you can't drive a manual, learn. Its much funner than auto. I have an auto and a manual car, hate the auto.

[OMGz Turbo]

Which ever you get, get a manual. So what you can't drive a manual, learn. Its much funner than auto. I have an auto and a manual car, hate the auto.


Charger never came with a manual option.

[ItsStetch]

srt-8 charger do it

[Big_Jim]

Hey, just wanted to throw my opinion in here.

I drive a 2005 Scion xB. I bought it because it was cheap, reliable, and really easy to mod. It was a 15k car with a plastic interior. I had a 2007 Charger as a rental one weekend when my scion was in the shop, and i though "For the price of the car, the interior sure does feel cheap" Everything was plastic on the interior. It felt like i was back in my Scion.

I would also beware of buying a used charger because a lot them have been fleet vehicles for different rental companies, or businesses.

I liked the charger, because of how much room was in the car, but dollar for dollar, i like my scion better.

[JSpecV03]

me and my ex rode in the back of her fathers brand new ( at the time 07) charger rt with a full leather interior all the way to hilton head island that year, i agree with not feeling the road but the seat were comfy as hell.

[TGilb2007]

ahhh!! i wish i knew how to drive stick! but i think i would just mess up and break it, and than id be back to square one. haha

Honestly, its not hard to get used to driving standard. Takes some practice, but once you start getting into the rythem of it, its simple.

As to the original post... if you can afford the car, like the car, and don't mind the size of the car (too big IMO), then get the car.

[Xavier]

If you get a Charger, get a V6.


And take an English/Grammar class while you're in school.

[SvicksTc]

If you get a Charger, get a V6.


And take an English/Grammar class while you're in school.

Coming from someone who has the SRT-8 Charger? Why do you suggest a V6 just because the V8 will be to much power for her? Just curious on why you would suggest the V6 model over a model you have

[Xavier]

Exactly.

Oh, and I don't have a Charger. ¬_¬

[russiankid]

Charger never came with a manual option.

I wasn't thinking when I typed that.:o

[SvicksTc]

Exactly.

Oh, and I don't have a Charger. ¬_¬

Ah didnt see that sorry