Drove a SRT-8 Charger

[bigslim]

Well, I finally got to drive a SRT-8 product. I went a Dodge dealer today and the salesman made a copy of my licence and told me I had 15 minutes with it. No problem with getting a test drive at this dealer. Here I was just me and a 425hp beast.

The first I noticed as I entered the car was that everything looked plasticy. Things were put together nice but I could see that there were not the best materials in this car. It looked spartan. Very nice seats though. Some of the best that have ever graced a sedan. A lot of nice creature features. The one I drove had a sunroof. Sticker was $39,500.

Now the good stuff. I waited until I got away from the dealer to romp on it. I will say this car moves. It has a really nice growl out of the tailpipes when you get on it. I got up to 80 in no time. I took a couple of turns and it handles great. The SRT-8 takes the corners really flat. No body roll out of this car. Turn the ESP off and the fun really starts. I also got to use the Auto-Stick and it was a lot of fun. Chrysler really did their homework on the tuning and chassis of these SRT's.

How does it compare to my Marauder? Well, I must say that they feel about the same when it comes to acceleration. I really think that my car can beat one these. The SRT-8 truly out handles the Marauder. The Marauder feels a bit looser. Also, the seats in the SRT really hold you. I think the interior is better finished in the Marauder too. The stock exhaust really does sound good on the SRT. One thing I hated was the view to the rear. A lot of blinds spots. Very hard to back up the SRT-8 Charger do to the short rear side windows, the small rear window and the big spoiler on the trunk.

The one I drove with no money down would go for $726 a month for a 24 month/ 24,000 mile lease. Would I do it? Not for that money.

Could I live this car? Oh yes!!! Would I part with my car to get one? I don't think so. Maybe at a later date I would consider giving this car a real thought. But who knows, with the price of gas going the way it is I will wait for the "Hybrid" SRT to hit the streets. Plus I would missed the sound of my blower screaming!!!!!

[bobs turbo pt]

the price of gas is going to hurt these cars thats for sure !! it is one awesome looking car though