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]

Originally Posted by 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

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. my head hurts from thinking about all thiss. haha

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by TCbabii

im guaranteed my dream job

trust me, you're not

[TCbabii]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

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]

Originally Posted by Nick'06

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]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by Nick'06

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]

Originally Posted by TCbabii

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]

Originally Posted by Nick'06

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]

Originally Posted by TCbabii

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]

Originally Posted by TCbabii

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]

Originally Posted by poisonivory

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]

Originally Posted by Nick'06

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