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Im considering having a Dodge Challenger as my first car. It looks grown up and cool at the same time. Its RWD and I want to know how it feels to drive that type of car. How is the backseat room BTW?
Back seat if pretty big. But I'm not sure why you would ask that question as opposed to sitting in one yourself. Have you actually driven one? That is really the first thing you are going to want to do. Maybe you find you don't like it. Save yourself some trouble by figuring that out first.
What do you mean by "is it a good buy"? It was a great buy for me. I love mine. I have no clue if it would be a good buy for you.
And what Challenger are you considering? Base/RT/SRT? That can also make a massive difference.
Back seat if pretty big. But I'm not sure why you would ask that question as opposed to sitting in one yourself. Have you actually driven one? That is really the first thing you are going to want to do. Maybe you find you don't like it. Save yourself some trouble by figuring that out first.
What do you mean by "is it a good buy"? It was a great buy for me. I love mine. I have no clue if it would be a good buy for you.
And what Challenger are you considering? Base/RT/SRT? That can also make a massive difference.
Most likely a base. I want the one thats lightest on gas. And no I havent been in one, thats why im asking.
Im considering having a Dodge Challenger as my first car. It looks grown up and cool at the same time. Its RWD and I want to know how it feels to drive that type of car. How is the backseat room BTW?
Would this be a good buy?
Well... I wouldn't say it's "grown up" at all. The interior on those cars is incredibly cheap. (I have not sat in the SRT model, so that one may use higher quality material.) The base and R/T though, have so much cheap plastic it feels like a kid's first cheap economy car. Since it's your first car you won't know the difference.
Exterior styling is great, that's really the most positive aspect of it. Visibility from the driver's seat is poor/fair.
Overall I was not impressed, but for throwback styling, it beats the Camaro and Mustang IMO. Go drive one and see if you like it.
It is neither of those things. It was cobbled together with parts from a 15 year old Mercedes E class (w210). Its over sized, over weight, has ridiculously small windows and a cartoonish profile.
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I guess if you have the money and means to Purchase, Maintain, Insure and Fuel a Hemi Challenger as your first car then go for it dude.
I agree, I have driven a DC for about 4 K miles.
Loved it, A lot of room, pleanty of leg room for tall drivers,
fast , but decent on fuel if you drive easy.
AND I have a good DCJ dealer close by. Thats key IMO.
I agree, I have driven a DC for about 4 K miles.
Loved it, A lot of room, pleanty of leg room for tall drivers,
fast , but decent on fuel if you drive easy.
AND I have a good DCJ dealer close by. Thats key IMO.
lol well what do you count as driving easy? I would rarely speed ever. Also I am 6'/ 6'1" 180+lbs.. thats cool? lol
It is neither of those things. It was cobbled together with parts from a 15 year old Mercedes E class (w210). Its over sized, over weight, has ridiculously small windows and a cartoonish profile.
Well isn't that the thing with all american muscle cars? Heavy,oversized, below average handling. Thats why I didnt like American cars at first and i am still debating on getting a Subaru. Im really scatter brained on what car to get in the future. The Challenger isn't like everything else on the street and i like that.
Well... I wouldn't say it's "grown up" at all. The interior on those cars is incredibly cheap. (I have not sat in the SRT model, so that one may use higher quality material.) The base and R/T though, have so much cheap plastic it feels like a kid's first cheap economy car. Since it's your first car you won't know the difference.
Exterior styling is great, that's really the most positive aspect of it. Visibility from the driver's seat is poor/fair.
Overall I was not impressed, but for throwback styling, it beats the Camaro and Mustang IMO. Go drive one and see if you like it.
I dont really care for interior, thats the least of my concern. As long as a radio/navi could be installed im good. I care about style, reliability, engine sound, just basic stuff. Plus its RWD and I have yet to drive one of those, I hear its fun.
My safety concern is visibility. Make note that I haven't ever driven anything outside of an SUV or "crossover" vehicle. However, at the NY Auto Show I sat in a Subaru BRZ before I had any driving experience. I grew uncertain about how good of a driver I would be because it was low and like I was in a cave. Was I overreacting or is this something you can agree with? If so, how can I overcome this uncertainty?
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