Author Topic: Test Drive: 2016 Dodge Charger SXT Rallye AWD (Read 19043 times)

lebowski · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:46:55 pm »

The Kia CUV comparison is just plain silly. The reality is nothing for the price tackles interstates and offers the opportunity for occasional suburban drifting tomfoolery as well as a V6 Charger. You’ve gotta drive one in its natural, aforementioned habitat. I had the chance to rent one down in the States last month and it was fantastic. It was definitely a base model, but it was perfect for its intended purpose. These post-facelift versions should depreciate nicely and be a heck of a used buy in a year or two.

EV-Light · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:58:14 pm »

buy used!...depreciation is huge on these, no reason why one should buy a new one.

I like these, but the Dodge nameplate just doesn't do it for me...Out of the LX cars, I'd rather have a 300....if only it was built by a different manufacturer!

OliverD · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2016, 05:29:13 pm »

Quote from: AP on January 20, 2016, 05:05:08 pm

I like the 300 and love the Challenger. The styling of the Charger has not really resonated with me.

I like the front end and I think the back end looks great. What kills it for me is the door handles. They look cheap (like out of the '80s or something) and I really dislike the popular thing that everyone does now where the rear door handle is much higher than the front one.

OliverD · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2016, 05:38:14 pm »

Quote from: AP on January 20, 2016, 05:35:55 pm

I had not noticed the door handle thing. Now it is going to torment me. Thanks a lot.

You're welcome.

dkerr24 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2016, 05:40:36 pm »

My wife and I owned a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT with the older 3.5L V-6. Put over 70,000 trouble free miles on it. The only maintenance we had to do to the vehicle other than oil changes was a new set of tires at 45,000 miles.

Traded it on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk a few weeks ago.

Like any vehicle today, if you take reasonable care of it, it will provide you with years of trouble-free service.

EV-Light · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:40:42 pm »

^ good for you! I had 2 FCA products and both make the list as the worst vehicles I have ever had. So yeah, no reason for me to spend my hard earned money on one.

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mixmanmash · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:21:10 pm »

Quote from: Spec5 on January 20, 2016, 12:37:27 pm

$48k all in for the Charger in this article. I'd take an SHO or Genesis Sedan all day every day over this thing. Nice as it is.

I'd take a used Genesis Sedan, or used Lexus GS or LS.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2013-hyundai-genesis-5-0l-r-spec-navigation-low-kms/1131028632?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

PJ · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:33:41 pm »

Quote from: mixmanmash on January 20, 2016, 08:21:10 pm

Quote from: Spec5 on January 20, 2016, 12:37:27 pm
$48k all in for the Charger in this article. I'd take an SHO or Genesis Sedan all day every day over this thing. Nice as it is.
I'd take a used Genesis Sedan, or used Lexus GS or LS.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2013-hyundai-genesis-5-0l-r-spec-navigation-low-kms/1131028632?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

For $48K I'd take the Charger RT Scat Pack. With the 6.4 L 485 HP Hemi it makes the above choices look rather dull.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:50:00 pm »

Quote from: dkerr24 on January 20, 2016, 05:40:36 pm

Like any vehicle today, if you take reasonable care of it, it will provide you with years of trouble-free service.

Definitely disagree........and I believe that Sailor would promptly disagree as well.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:57:39 pm »

Quote from: tooscoops on January 20, 2016, 11:59:18 am

that's fair. thanks for the note. but when doing things like trying to bash the fuel economy of the charger, rather than emphasize that the exhaust note of the maxima is nicer, maybe mention something like, "obviously with awd, we expect the fuel numbers to favour the fwd maxima". i'm ok with the comparison, but not much was made of the fact that it's segment (nearly) exclusive features of big v8's and (separately) awd. i

Agreed. Seems like the 3 star fuel economy ratings in this article is a little unfair, and completely comparing apples to oranges.

Blueprint · « **Reply #30 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:23:49 pm »

I want to like the "family guy" Chargers, but a Lexus ES350 is actually cheaper than the featured car. One has to go real easy on the option list for these to make sense.

Benhaze · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2016, 08:33:58 am »

Haven driven (rental) Chargers a couple of times I can say the review of the car is spot on.

The engine-transmission match is top notch and the 8-speed is fabulous. For someone having driving enjoyment on top of his list of priorities I can hardly see how a FWD-CVT would be a match to the Charger. Also I read some reviews stating the Altima has actually more interior space than the Maxima and if it is still true after the last redesign then this comparison is a bit off on this aspect too.

neil · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:48:37 am »

Does it come in white?

Blueprint · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:51:42 am »

Quote from: neil on January 22, 2016, 10:48:37 am

Does it come in white?

It does

safristi · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2016, 11:40:07 am »

TO SWERVE AND PROJECT................

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2016, 12:08:56 pm »

Quote from: dkerr24 on January 20, 2016, 05:40:36 pm

My wife and I owned a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT with the older 3.5L V-6. Put over 70,000 trouble free miles on it. The only maintenance we had to do to the vehicle other than oil changes was a new set of tires at 45,000 miles.

Traded it on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk a few weeks ago.

Like any vehicle today, if you take reasonable care of it, it will provide you with years of trouble-free service.

I can see your new here! Hasn't seen the FGC threads yet... Or how reliable the Fiats are...

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2016, 12:09:20 pm »

Quote from: tooscoops on January 20, 2016, 11:59:18 am

that's fair. thanks for the note. but when doing things like trying to bash the fuel economy of the charger, rather than emphasize that the exhaust note of the maxima is nicer, maybe mention something like, "obviously with awd, we expect the fuel numbers to favour the fwd maxima". i'm ok with the comparison, but not much was made of the fact that it's segment (nearly) exclusive features of big v8's and (separately) awd. i feel like so many other reviews glorify the car being shown whether rightly or not, this one was trying to offer alternatives from the get go even with a decent review. (i'm sure it's just my bias selling these things!)

rwd starting point is tricky when comparing... like you had said, fwd and awd can be compared... but rwd and fwd rarely would be cross-shopped... so fca is at a disadvantage from the get go in canada when it will take the upgraded awd option to even make someone look at the charger when comparing say the maxima at the base level.

i'll need to take a look at the impala... a much larger trunk and more rear seat space is hard to fathom after being in a charger!

You have looked at the specs right? The rear seat legroom and trunk of the Impala is only slightly bigger.

PJ · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2016, 12:51:26 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on January 22, 2016, 12:08:56 pm

Quote from: dkerr24 on January 20, 2016, 05:40:36 pm
My wife and I owned a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT with the older 3.5L V-6. Put over 70,000 trouble free miles on it. The only maintenance we had to do to the vehicle other than oil changes was a new set of tires at 45,000 miles.

Traded it on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk a few weeks ago.

Like any vehicle today, if you take reasonable care of it, it will provide you with years of trouble-free service.

I can see your new here! Hasn't seen the FGC threads yet... Or how reliable the Fiats are...

Yep, soon you'll be trained not to think for yourself and ignore any information you have that doesn't match commonly held perceptions.

hemusbull · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2016, 05:33:01 pm »

Big, ugly with unnecessarily long and stupid name dinosaur. Although few baby boomers and many cops are eager to rive one.

Fobroader · « **Reply #39 on:** January 22, 2016, 05:35:17 pm »

Quote from: hemusbull on January 22, 2016, 05:33:01 pm

Big, ugly with unnecessarily long and stupid name dinosaur. Although few baby boomers and many cops are eager to rive one.

Sorry what, I can't hear you over this awesomeness?!?!?!