Old 03-19-2008, 02:49 PM
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Default RE: Is anyone suprised by the quality of the base model

Here's my list of pros and cons:

Pro:
equipped with good standard options while keeping off the standard luxury area to keep the price under control
experienced V6 engine that feels strong in slightly heavier models
4-speed auto instead of a 5-speed that would be a lost cause
Better fuel economy than automatic V6 Mustang

Cons:

No manual transmission option (big mistake)
No 5 or 6-speed (that would be worth using)
No 4.0L V6 to compensate for the Challenger's extra weight
SE nameplate (it causes logical problems, plus why on earth do they need a nameplate for base models, what fool came up with that idea anyways)

Overall, good but I want to test drive one first. Having the different leather options is a good move. I'm glad also that the R/T will not come standard with Leather, that might help the pricing issue.
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