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4 out of 5 stars

Challengers Get Old Fast

RAM, 03/08/2019
2012 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Dodge has a problem with Hemi Engines. After 100,000 they self-destruct. Had the Engine rebuilt for $5,000. New lifters, cam... Never ran the same. I was told by the service manager they rebuild 2 to 3 Hemi's each week. Challengers, Chargers, Trucks and Jeeps. Looked around the internet and many people have this problem. Dodge should do something, they know there is a problem. This is a great car before 100,000 miles.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Challenger SRT8 392, 6 MT, Yellowjacket Edition

genlove1, 05/12/2013
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

05/12/13: Traded a 2012 Hyundai Gen Coupe, which definitely was not my cup of tea, for this. In comparison, the Challenger is a huge car, but pleasantly so. Needless, to say, the 392 is a torque monster, which puts a constant smile on my face, and the Yellowjacket paint is a real head turner. Gonna flush and fill all the lubes with Amsoil synthetics this week at about 300 miles or so to protect the investment. I'll review reliability at the end of summer. In the meantime, gonna have one fun summer getting to know this BEAST of a car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2012 SRT...Going great through 25K

orbwins, 06/18/2013
2012 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Moved from 4 cyl honda accord to SRT Classic, Automatic, fully loaded. I drive highway, I'm getting about 20 miles to the gallon, again 1 year 25K miles into ownership.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun American Muscle

colby_butler, 08/09/2013
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car had the shifttronic auto :(, but still allowed full rev to each gear and downshifting. Did a 0-60 test, yielded 5.5 with some wheelspin, not bad. Seemingly very powerful. Throws you back when you gas in almost every gear. Passing on the highway is great dropped to third. Very fun car to drive. Fantastic stereo system and Sirius radio. Lots of trunk space. Back seats are actually quite comfortable for me at 6'. Projector beam HID lights for night driving seem adequate. Leather is nice and not too plush for easier care then some competitive Euros like my personal VR6.

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4 out of 5 stars

2012 Challenger Rallye Redline is a great car

Luke, 07/08/2018
updated 07/12/2021
2012 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

First of all, this car looks great. In addition to the retro Challenger form factor, the Rallye Redline gets center red stripes, "black chrome" 20 inch wheels with red inserts, and in my car, a "radar red" leather interior. Set off against the pitch black paint, this combination is a stunner, and I get compliments wherever I go, usually "nice car," thumbs up or fist pumps. The rallye redline also adds hood scoops, fog lamps, rear spoiler and dual chrome exhausts. Performance wise, the car has 300 hp and is never found lacking in any real driving situation. It's quick, but it's not a car for racing. The handling is better than most people say, the lighter V6 engine gives the car a better balance. Comfort is superb, especially the front seats, the best I've ever had; the back seats are comfortable compared to those in the Mustang /Camaro. The ride is super smooth, this car was built on a Daimler chassis. The controls are logical, user friendly and have appropriate retro styling.. Uconnect system (bluetooth, navigation) is excellent, Sound system (Alpine) is very good. Trunk is huge. I have had this car for six years it has 40 k miles and have done nothing but change the oil and the tires. One minor cruise control repair was covered under the warranty. I do not drive it in the winter, which is five months of the year, as I live near Buffalo NY and a front engine rear wheel drive car would not do well in the snow. Negatives? Rear visibility is poor and access to the back seat can be tricky.

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4 out of 5 stars
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