Razors Edge ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2020 You get to pick the top spec of the current Camaro, Mustang, or whichever Dodge is your "thing". Which would you pick???? A Camaro ZL1 (is that top of the line?): A Shelby GT500: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody: or a Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2020 Could I have one of the 50th anniversary Cobra Jet Mustangs instead. 68 were built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 17, 2020 HoSmudge has been ALL about the Camero the past few years. I've been a Mustang girl forever, so I'd lean more toward the GT 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2020 If they have improved the vision issues, then the Camaro, plus it is 15 grand less https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a30870010/2020-muscle-car-showdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2020 My son had a top of the line Camaro and he had me drive it to Walmart on one of our visits. I’m too old for that car, it was impressive but not for me. I would just like to have a new Element with a V6. Tell Honda to get on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2020 If someone gave me one? Any would be fine. Which can haul the most bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Longjohn said: My son had a top of the line Camaro and he had me drive it to Walmart on one of our visits. I’m too old for that car, it was impressive but not for me. I would just like to have a new Element with a V6. Tell Honda to get on that. I rented one a couple of years ago and it was hell on the knees getting in & out. My sister & I did a road trip to NorCal for an uncles funeral & pulling out of the parking lot did a long fishtailing burnout. The rest of the drive & car was uneventful... If I had to pick one I guess the Chevy as I’m more of a GM guy but like LJ I’d rather have something more practical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 17, 2020 The Challenger Hellcat. One helluva car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I would just like to have a new Element I miss my DogBox. If I could get another one, I’d do so, in a heartbeat. (As long as it had the 5-speed). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2020 Need to paint some black stripes on my Dart to be in this class... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted July 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2020 I'll take my old Camaro but... with a new Chevy 350 engine, with double the original hp. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2020 How about a Chrysler 300 with a Hellcat drivetrain swap? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2020 I like the looks of the Challenger. I do t hate the Cobra, either. What’s the MPG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 17, 2020 I’m not much for American muscle cars, or chrysler, but the hellcats appeal to me the most. I liked old camaros and mustangs, but the new ones don’t do much for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #15 Posted July 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Zealot said: Need to paint some black stripes on my Dart to be in this class... Black tape will work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, Longjohn said: Black tape will work. My 89 Integra was from the blackout trim era, and once it was 10 or so years old some of the black peeled off to reveal shiny trim underneath, so I had to use electrical tape to touch it up. Worked great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted July 17, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 17, 2020 I'd probably go for the Mustang. I spent a week with a Camaro convertible when I was in CA a few years ago. Pretty car. Drove nice but you could feel every pound. Visibility out and dumb ergonomics pissed me off by the end of the week. I used to be a Mopar guy. They really lost their way in the Daimler years. Too much nostalgia look without enough driving satisfaction. I drove my future SIL's Mustang GT a few years ago. Still not as fun in a turn as my Miata, but otherwise an enjoyable car. Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 17, 2020 Share #18 Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: Black tape will work. Careful, your demographic might be showing.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 18, 2020 Share #19 Posted July 18, 2020 None. A friend once agreed with me they were nice cars and really good at going fast, as long as it was in a straight line. I'm not paying over 100k for a rocket ship of a car that has a cheap plastic interior and looks like its cousin that costs 75% less. I've seen a few videos of them, yeah, lots of HP, but not impressive. For a little (maybe more than a little) more I'd rather this: 600+ HP, plus they'll tune it to make it close to 700. And it drives like a proper car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 18, 2020 Share #20 Posted July 18, 2020 I’m still not seeing MPG comparisons here. Or trunk size? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 18, 2020 Share #21 Posted July 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I’m still not seeing MPG comparisons here. Or trunk size? The Dart gets about 35 mpg highway. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 18, 2020 Share #22 Posted July 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I’m still not seeing MPG comparisons here. Or trunk size? If you have to ask... These are 700HP cars. MPG not a concern. I suspect the trunks are "normal" sized for that type of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 18, 2020 Share #23 Posted July 18, 2020 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #24 Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Zealot said: That looks like the ultimate 7th grader sketch. It is pretty badass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 18, 2020 Share #25 Posted July 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: That looks like the ultimate 7th grader sketch. It is pretty badass. As much as I love the car, I couldn’t own one. I’ve been in them. The car wraps around you. It’s way too tight for me. But yeah, they are badass. And drive like bats out of hell. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #26 Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Zealot said: As much as I love the car, I couldn’t own one. I’ve been in them. The car wraps around you. It’s way too tight for me. But yeah, they are badass. And drive like bats out of hell. 😉 I think that might hook me. I love the looks of the 56, but the modren ones have to be totally kickass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted July 18, 2020 Share #27 Posted July 18, 2020 Can I sell the one I pick, or is this like those bizarre @jsharrrules he put out last time. All of these look like they suck in snow, none can carry my hockey gear, my dive gear, my canoe or my bikes, so I will just pass. It will sit in the driveway and never get used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 18, 2020 Share #28 Posted July 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Philander Seabury said: My 89 Integra was from the blackout trim era, and once it was 10 or so years old some of the black peeled off to reveal shiny trim underneath, so I had to use electrical tape to touch it up. Worked great. Ha, I had an 87 Integra. I really liked that car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 18, 2020 Share #29 Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Zephyr said: Can I sell the one I pick, or is this like those bizarre @jsharrrules he put out last time. All of these look like they suck in snow, none can carry my hockey gear, my dive gear, my canoe or my bikes, so I will just pass. It will sit in the driveway and never get used And they get crappy gas mileage! Er, kilometerage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #30 Posted July 18, 2020 Just now, Randomguy said: Ha, I had an 87 Integra. I really liked that car! No shit - cool! Yup, my work buddy had an 87, and that is what sold me on the car. I test drove it and loved it. Even better was he also had a Legend of a similar vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 18, 2020 Share #31 Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Philander Seabury said: No shit - cool! Yup, my work buddy had an 87, and that is what sold me on the car. I test drove it and loved it. Even better was he also had a Legend of a similar vintage. It was a good little car, mine looked just like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #32 Posted July 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Mine looked just like this: Mine was a 4 door, got it when the first daughter was born - the two door Daytona didn't cut it, plus it was a POS. Superior Blue Metallic - loved that color! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #33 Posted July 18, 2020 The Mustang I asked for above is meant to sit in the garage and never be driven on the street. Those in the special build of 68 cars were 1400hp Ford drag racing specials. Can you say et's in the 8 second range at 150 mph for a "stock" car. 2018 50the anniversary Mustang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted July 18, 2020 Share #34 Posted July 18, 2020 I will wait on this. At least it can carry a bike and other toys. Hellcat all the way! https://www.ramtrucks.com/trx.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted July 18, 2020 Share #35 Posted July 18, 2020 I still appreciate the fun of high HP, but you can only use them that way once in a while. I enjoy cars with reasonable scoot, but better balance much more. Love my Miata! A sedan that can seat 4 adults comfortably and still carve a canyon road? Oh yeah! I would rather spend the money for one of those beasts on a solid Capri that could be built into a modern upgrade of the RS2600. With the money left over, I could buy a Mazda 6 with the Turbo 2.5. I'm pretty sure I would be happier in the long run. I am a member of a Miata board. It's amazing how many people with tons of money find they didn't enjoy that supercar as much as they thought they would and come back to the board to pine for a Miata. They just hate to admit to their SO that they were wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 18, 2020 Share #36 Posted July 18, 2020 Whichever one has the highest resale value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted July 18, 2020 Share #37 Posted July 18, 2020 When I was commuting to college in 1971 and the car I had was falling apart, a cousin bought a new car and the dealership only offered him $800 for his '68 Camaro, 283 V8 engine, and that pissed him off. So he offered it to me for $800 - really cheap even then - and I had a great sports car until I finished grad school at IIT and U. of Toronto several years later. Since then, I've been mostly a practical-car guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 18, 2020 Share #38 Posted July 18, 2020 I have bad karma with Ford, but I think the Mustang is the best balanced car of the bunch But the bad boy thing with the Challenger...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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