Thanks man, that means there is hope and it shines eternal

 

The Challenger's mileage ratings have been posted on fueleconomy.gov. Here is what is says about the Challenger:

New MPG tests are more realistic
Premium Gasoline

City 13
Combined 15
Hwy 18


Fuel Economics
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $5.50
Fuel to Drive 25 Miles 1.67 gal
Annual Fuel Cost* $3302

Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.30 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles

Energy Impact Score

Annual Petroleum Consumption
(1 barrel=42 gallons)
22.8 barrels/year

Carbon Footprint

Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted

Personalize Annual Miles 12.2

3.5 16.2


Safety NA
Size Class Midsize Cars
Engine Size (liters) 6.1
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Gas Guzzler yes
Turbocharger no
Supercharger no
Passenger Volume 94 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 16 ft3 (4D)
Engine Characteristics NA
Trans Characteristics CMODE

 

My farther use to say God rest his soul, if you have to worry about the price of gas or insurance son, you can not afford the car.. I live by that still today.

 

I don't know if that formula works if you're under 25. . . My car insurance is still more than my car payment.

 

I agree. I am buying an SRT, but it won't be my daily ride.

However, with the 5.7 supposedly going up to 380 hp and coming equipped with a lifetime powertrain warranty (as opposed to 3 yrs.), I was wondering how many of you have now been swayed into buying the R/T?

 

I heard some good news the other day for future SRT buyers. Because Dodge has slightly increased the 6.1L's fuel economy, its gas guzzler tax has been reduced from $2,100 to $1,700...still a lot of money to give Uncle Sam, but at least its $400 less than the 2008s.

Here is the tax table:

at least 22.5
No tax
at least 21.5, but less than 22.5
$1000
at least 20.5, but less than 21.5
$1300
at least 19.5, but less than 20.5
$1700
at least 18.5, but less than 19.5
$2100

 

Actually with those numbers and me in my 3:91 geared, torqueflite shifted 3-speed... thats gas sipper territory I believe my mileage was in the 11 range and worst open highway trying to keep up with 75-80 mph. Maybe 9 But the sound of that 340 small block at 4800 rpm in sswwweeeettt. The sight of that next gas station is a pain in the.... wallet

 

Honestly if they didn't have this lifetime power-train warranty for the R/T... I'd still seriously be considering a used vette' for the 31k or 32k price tag were gonna see... the warranty is what's convincing me to buy new again... I said i'd never do it but with this car why not...