Used 2016 Dodge Challenger Consumer Reviews
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Love this car!
David, 01/13/2017
updated 07/14/2017
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Have owned dozens of new cars and this is the first time I've ever bought a car and enjoyed it more and more the longer I own it. Great ride and fuel mileage. Poor rear visibility in rear but with back-up sensors and camera, it doesn't much matter. Not a big fan of the 8-speed transmission as it seems to frequently hunt for a gear it likes. But, it does allow great mileage. If I had it to do all over though, I would have opted for the hemi.
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A nice weekend car
MJ, 01/28/2017
updated 02/16/2021
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I traded in my Volkswagen Passat Sport for this car, overall I've been impressed...stiff suspension & fast acceleration. I have already changed the intake on it & the exhaust which gave it a few more horses, pretty good at 300 hp, more than ample horse power that I need. I test drove the other models (RT & SRT) all those other cars would do is get me more in trouble. The front seats are tad uncomfortable the instrumentation is very nice. I have the launch mode and the sport package and it's a very fast car overall not very very comfortable on a long ride but it's a weekend car.
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Concerned
Michael Nolen, 07/10/2017
updated 02/03/2023
2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)
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Too many warranty items2...Battery went dead after 2.4 yrs
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Impractically fast car packed w/ practical featur
CG392, 08/25/2017
2016 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)
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I surprised myself by recently purchasing a 2016 SRT 392. I actually needed a 4x4 to have access to some of the far-off points on the local beaches for surf-fishing but nothing really did it for me... The only thing "Cherokee" in Jeep's resurrected Cherokees would be the gas mileage; they are a disgrace to the model's heritage, particularly with the complete loss of the "boxy" design. I miss my old ones... The only SUVs I actually considered were Porsche, but nearly every piece of equipment was an a la carte option, including the ones that are standard included options on most other vehicles. Plus the maintenance costs... I've been rather impressed by the Chargers that have become my go-to rental vehicles. The Challenger SE was fine but nothing overly special; then on one trip, National gave me a Challenger R/T Plus for a week. Jesus that was fun, obscenely loud and I fell in love with the engine notes. I was amazed to discover that the SRT and Hellcat were only $200 more per year to insure than my 12 year old Lexus. Between the minimal insurance cost increase, the engine notes, and plenty of moments thinking to myself "5-10 years ago, I would have whipped a 180 there/peeled out here/some other stupid action", I decided to take the leap. The Challenger SRT 392 is a ton of fun and a pleasure to drive. If driven sanely most of the time, it actually delivered better gas mileage than my Lexus. I've actually found myself driving this beast at lower speeds than usual; partly for mileage, partly not to "be that guy", and/or to draw more attention than it receives simply being on the road. But, it's hard not to give it at least one hard acceleration per trip to stretch it's legs. If there's a fault to be found with the vehicle, it's that it's TOO FAST. One can't really hit and sustain the primal engine notes because in just two gear changes, you're already traveling in the triple digits. Call me crazy, but I think the 5.7L models are louder... My hypothesis is that less power lets one draw out the acceleration longer. Maybe the exhaust is different; I haven't researched that aspect but I doubt it. OK, maybe two faults...the 2nd being the massive hood that obscures visibility while parking. It is impossible to see exactly where the curb or concrete curb blocks/bumpers. Even though I have every available option, there is no front end parking sensor to help judge the distance of the wall/vehicle parked in front of you. Visibility out the rear is a problem with the huge C-pillars...back-up cameras need to be standard. And I wish there was a way to hack the system to turn on the camera upon hitting the turn signal to assist further with lane changes (over and above the Blind Spot Detection). I also wish the dash under the windshield was a different or slightly smoother material. The last "down side" is trivial..."Challenger" is an extremely appropriate name for this model. No matter how it's driven, it's like a magnet to a lot of other drivers to want to race it... While I don't particularly engage in such activities, it is endlessly amusing; 9 out of 10 of these bozos would be specks in the rear-view in short order. I don't know if it's overconfidence or ignorance but they are always good for a smile. Anyway, I'd call this an impractically quick car jam packed with completely practical qualities, like the cabin room, large trunk, usable rear seats, and plenty of amenities. Valet mode helps to limit one's worry just to the potential for dents and scratches while in another driver's hands. I will probably be cutting a pass-through hole and "door" in the rear center armrest for fishing rods, skis, and whatnot.
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Still thrilled after a year!
Alex Gonzalez, 11/09/2017
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I was looking at this car and telling myself that I did not really need it for 1-2 years, until I turned 40, my wife said "Just go ahead and get it", so I did, and after a year I am still thrilled to have it, each time I get in I enjoy opening the huge door, and I always look back when I get out. Sometimes I think whether I should have gone for the RT, but I use it for commute and it is fast enough for what I need it for, I usually beat the cars if I need to take over, and then go back to cruise control =). I love all the Tech included in the car, I wish I could have the one-touch to close the windows, and the "Sport" mode in the shiftier stick, instead of having to look for the button. The space is great for this type of car, usable back seat, huge trunk, comfortable driver position (I am 6' 2"). I love the special Red Color I got, I had to pay a little extra but it's worth. I get a lot of compliments and questions about the car and the color in specific at the gas station, the parking lot, etc. I assume they are guys telling themselves that they don't really need it (just like me) so I tell them "I am still thrilled, so just go ahead and get it"
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