I think there is one point that keeps getting dropped... the SRT is the complete package. It is not an SE with a big motor and heavy duty rear end. It is not an R/T with some performance mods. The SRT team designed the package to all work together... head to toe. To replicate the car starting with an SE or an R/T would cost WAY more than the package and most likely with mixed results. If you need an SRT then I would suggest that you will have to pony up. If the R/T does the job... get it. The R/T will be a very respectable car I am sure. Dont let the naysayers tell you otherwise. If you just gotta have the Challengers unbeatable style and dont care for the heavy hitting V8s then get the SE... I am certain it too will be a winner in more ways than you could think of.

If you gota have the SRT though... youll just have to get an SRT... bottom line. I am certain beyond a shodow of a doubt that if you weigh out why you are getting a Challenger and look at the models available you will find the perfect model for your liking... Hope this helps somebody... Cheers!!