I need to join your family. How did your daughter end up with a Hemi and your son got a 6? Not that a 300hp car is more then enough for a 16 year old, plus it looks great. I love those scat pack (or whatever its called), to bad they don't make them in that sweet purple color (at least for the 15 models).
My son got the SXT because its his first car and he is 16... that is basically it. More than enough to get into trouble with. I was pretty impressed when I clocked a 6.5 second 0-60. I might upgrade him in a year. Depends on his skill and his attitude. LOL
My daughter... she is 20 and in college. She has been driving for awhile and I could tell there was some jealousy going on, so my mother in-law and I chipped in together to get her a decked out Hemi Charger.
One more quick questions, what are the pro and cons to the Challenger vs your Mustang?
Well, what Timmbo mentions is pretty accurate. I would say, stock for stock, the Challenger SRT 392 and the Mustang GT are just about equal in overall performance and comfort. There are some very minor differences.
The Challenger has 9 lbs per HP and 9 lb per lb-tq, verses the Mustang has 8.5 lbs per hp and 8.8 lbs per lb-tq. That means, all other things being equal, the Mustang GT is a shade faster. However, they are both mid-12 second cars off the showroom floor.
The Challenger has IRS and the Mustang is live axle, lending to the Challenger having a better ride (imho). Stock for stock, they both corner about the same... but the Challenger seems to be more stable in high lat G's.
There is much more room in the front seat and the back seat. Adults really aren't going to far in the back of a Mustang, but the kids both said the Challenger has the same amount of room in the back as my 4 door Jeep Wrangler.
All the same toys are available. All the same mods are available.
The biggest difference is going to be cost. A Mustang GT, equipped like the Challenger I bought will be about $42k to $44k, compared to the $50k I paid for the SRT. BUT... the SRT is considered to be the upgrade like the GT500 as far as the MOPAR world goes (at least until the Hellcat hits the road), so there is that aspect of prestige too.
In general, the SRT 392 and the Mustang GT would really just come down to brand preference... or you can do what some of us did and just get both! LOL
I know exactly what you mean. As much as I love Ford products and Mustangs in general, we would have had three Mustangs at the house including my wifes had I gone ahead and purchased a 2015 GT Premium as a new DD.
Three Mustangs? No thanks.
I couldn't agree more that it sure is nice having a variety. Sometimes you have to ask yourself...why should I be brand loyal? Nobody is putting money in my pocket for endorsements. I have loved the Challenger ever since it came out in 08' even though I couldn't stomach the thought of ever owning a Dodge. But then again, I couldn't continue living such a bland existence forever by not ever trying something new and different. So far I don't regret it one bit.
Whats more is all the people that give the Challenger a bad rap over performance when they have never even sat their ass in this car let alone driven it. Like you I have the track suspension package w/20" wheels and this car handles just as good if not better than my Mustang. Hell the Challenger has IRS! My Challenger won't win any races that's for sure, I have the Mustang for that. But I find it to be a great looking overall fantastic DD that has an old school throaty growl and just enough power to put a smile on my face.
You really nailed it. Couldn't have said it better.
OK, I thought everyone here was ditching their Mustangs for Corvettes....apparantly it's Challengers now!
I tried a Corvette. I am 6' 2", 380 lbs, in my 40's with 2 bad knees. I had to roll my cripple fat ass out of it... so that was a no-go. hahaha
J/K Marc. that is a sweet ride. Like ultracla$$ic said, if I wasn't such a big Mustang guy, I'd totally rock a Challenger. Great color choice, too!
And your son is one fortunate son of a gun!
Thanks bud! I appreciate the kudos.
