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4.88 out of 5 stars

First Muscle Car Owner

Scott Caldwell, 07/13/2009
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe (6.1L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is an absolute BEAST!!! I was first drawn to the Challenger by its incredible retro- styling. The broad sholders and intimidating front grill (much different from any other Dodge grill pattern) just made this car stand out and grab your attention. Although the car looks great, what really sold me on the car was the way it drove. Once I sat behind the wheel and drove the SRT8 (with the 6 speed manual transmission) I was simply blown away. The car growled and rumbled with sheer power and accelerated like nothing I have ever driven before. The 6.1 Hemi with the 6 spd transmission convinced me that I would enjoy the Challenger for years to come.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Paul Lieberstien, 09/05/2008
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe (6.1L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my new challenger! I cannot say enough about the performance and build quality. I have always had performance cars in my garage, but this one is way better than anything else I ever had. I looked at the Nissan GTR and the 350Z. The GTR is just plain ugly in person and the dealers are marking them up way more than they are worth. The 350Z was slow and the few I saw on the lots had trim pieces falling off them already.

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1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy this car

Vincent, 12/05/2010
2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 14 people found this review helpful

I have had mine for less then a week, there is not heat there are 2 ( check engine not sure of the other ) lights on the dash board that are lit, it has less then 200 miles,.. it was poorly built ,.. this car is not worth it..Vince

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4.5 out of 5 stars

An Ultimate Toy

Scottsman, 12/22/2008
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe (6.1L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drove my brother's 2008 SRT8 & had to have one. This isn't a car anyone needs, but if you have money to waste, you'll never waste it on anything that's more fun to drive. Because of it's size, weight & Goodyear F1 SuperCar tires, it feels as if it's actually attached to the road. No matter how fast that Hemi propels you, the suspension will control the car & those hugh brakes will stop you. You never feel as though you can lose it, except on as little as 1/4" of snow. If you must drive in snow, do not buy the F1 tires. Let's face it, if you're one of the "Green" people, or one of the "PC" crowd, you'll find this car incomprehensible. If you grew up in the 60's, no explanation needed!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2009 R/T w/6spd.

ziapiper, 03/08/2009
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

it still garners a lot of attention when i take it out for a spin. it feels a little underpowered for a 4000 lb. car. my biggest concern is the problem i have sometimes shifting from 1st to second. it goes into fourth, and when i try to go into second, it prevents me and i end up shifting into third. but it puts the fun back into driving.

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