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03-01-2008, 08:29 PM
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Today I drove a Charger V6 3.5 with the hopes of getting a sorta feel for the V6 Challenger. I felt a big lack of "GO" power. Yes I know it is rear wheel drive and some power is lost between the pedel and the wheels, it felt like a sled. Im so disappointed I have my heart set on a 2009 V6 Challenger which I understand as per the rumors, 3.5 V6 manual, is built on a Charger. HMMM I really dont know what to think now, if I could buy a V8 I would.
Then yes I drove a Mustang V6 4.0 with the performance package, yes it has the go power I like.
Then, home to start a comparison sheet I found that my grand am has a smaller engine but it is lighter and front wheel drive so it feels faster, and the over all body size and weight is smaller. The Mustang body size and weight similar to the Grand Am but much faster of course.
I think the Challenger will be too slow in a V6.
Then yes I drove a Mustang V6 4.0 with the performance package, yes it has the go power I like.
Then, home to start a comparison sheet I found that my grand am has a smaller engine but it is lighter and front wheel drive so it feels faster, and the over all body size and weight is smaller. The Mustang body size and weight similar to the Grand Am but much faster of course.
I think the Challenger will be too slow in a V6.
03-01-2008, 08:46 PM
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Yeah I'll have to see how it goes. All I can afford is the V6 so hopefully it's enough for me. Otherwise I might be waiting for the camaro or the restyled mustang, or the genesis coupe.
03-01-2008, 08:58 PM
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Yah I should get a V8 but I think about how much gas it uses, how heavy it is, and of course the price. Here in Victoria there is really one highway that has any distance to travel and one nice winding sunday driving road, not much room to play. I want to use my car with daily driving and running around[&o], to get the V8 would be like getting a lamborgini and never taking it out of 2nd.
03-01-2008, 09:46 PM
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Actually, I'm wondering if there's going to be that much differene in actual gas mileage between the V-6 Challenger and the small (5.7) V-8 Challenger. Because of the weight of the car, I wouldn't be surprised if they're not very similar.
03-02-2008, 04:17 AM
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Yeah I'll have to see how it goes. All I can afford is the V6 so hopefully it's enough for me. Otherwise I might be waiting for the camaro or the restyled mustang, or the genesis coupe.
Yeah I'll have to see how it goes. All I can afford is the V6 so hopefully it's enough for me. Otherwise I might be waiting for the camaro or the restyled mustang, or the genesis coupe.
What if you took the V6 and used her for 12 months to allow for some nice used R/T or SRT models to appear at a more affordable price. You could always trade her in then for the more powerful car if you think you still need the performance?
03-02-2008, 05:10 AM
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The mileage difference between a 3.5 and a 5.7 is not that great- only 2 mpg. If fact, some drivers of 3.5 Chargers have been complaining about poor gas mileage. Don't buy a car that you will not be satisfied with. 
3.5= 19/27 mpg
5.7= 17/25 mpg
If you compare the all-wheel drive models, the mileage is identical at 17/24 mpg.
As an option, you can wait until 2010 when the 3.5 is replaced with the new V6 Phoenix engine.
3.5= 19/27 mpg
5.7= 17/25 mpg
If you compare the all-wheel drive models, the mileage is identical at 17/24 mpg.
As an option, you can wait until 2010 when the 3.5 is replaced with the new V6 Phoenix engine.
03-02-2008, 05:10 AM
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I think that if the Challenger gets the new Phoenix engine (V-6) which has dual variable valve timing (VVT), you will get the performance because
VVT is kinda like getting a turbo. Once you hit that RPM range, it really kicks in.
Just wait and see. I think you will delightfully surprised when you test drive one.
VVT is kinda like getting a turbo. Once you hit that RPM range, it really kicks in.
Just wait and see. I think you will delightfully surprised when you test drive one.
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