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Pics broI drive a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger RT.
Pics broI drive a Plum Crazy Purple Challenger RT.
Pics bro
I’ve driven a few of the current gen Camaros and that was my biggest takeaway. Yes, the thing absolutely glued me to the seat when I hit the gas, but my god the visibility. I remember thinking this thing is a death trap, not because of the power, but because I cant see a damn thing.I had made this thread a couple of years back when I was looking at purchasing a new car, and I ultimately settled on the Camaro. I liked the fact that not many people drove one (relative to Mustangs and Challengers), and it was cheaper than the alternatives when comparing trim levels.
While I do really enjoy the car, I do regret puchasing one. Visibiilty is abysmal, and there is very little rear passenger and trunk space. In fact, I don't think an adult can get into the back seat. Out of the three, the Challenger had the most "usability" factor, and wasn't materially smaller than a mid sized car like a Camry. The Mustang probably offers the geatest bang for your buck if your interested in performance - a used 2019 GT premium can be had for less than 40K (Canadian) and your getting 460HP and some nice comfort amenities (leather seats etc.).
To be honest, if you want a pony car, all three have their appeal. I still think the Camaro looks the best of the bunch, but if you plan on using your car for day to day activities, I would probably look at alternatives.
The Challenger has the old school clean look, its the most powerful, Ithink the Camaro is the lightest of the three?Dodge Challenger.
They're all way too heavy due to all the safety crap stuffed into them.
At least the Challenger is kind of pretty.
They're all overpriced too.
I had made this thread a couple of years back when I was looking at purchasing a new car, and I ultimately settled on the Camaro. I liked the fact that not many people drove one (relative to Mustangs and Challengers), and it was cheaper than the alternatives when comparing trim levels.
While I do really enjoy the car, I do regret puchasing one. Visibiilty is abysmal, and there is very little rear passenger and trunk space. In fact, I don't think an adult can get into the back seat. Out of the three, the Challenger had the most "usability" factor, and wasn't materially smaller than a mid sized car like a Camry. The Mustang probably offers the geatest bang for your buck if your interested in performance - a used 2019 GT premium can be had for less than 40K (Canadian) and your getting 460HP and some nice comfort amenities (leather seats etc.).
To be honest, if you want a pony car, all three have their appeal. I still think the Camaro looks the best of the bunch, but if you plan on using your car for day to day activities, I would probably look at alternatives.
What about the new C8 Corvette with the rear engine its affordable would you get that one?
Are American cars popular in Canada or do they mostly drive euro and jap? When did you develop a love for American cars? In Europe they frown upon those who drive mustangs there or American cars. I dont even think they sell many Stangs, Camaro or Challengers in the UK or Euro maybe its even banned?At its quoted MSRP of $60K USD, absolutely! But the only C8s I have come across where you can actually purchase one have been $110K+ CAD. Admittedly, it is with the ZR1 engine, but that is way more than I am willing to spend (or can afford). To be honest, I don't think there are going to be too many 1LT Corvettes - most people who want one, also want the power. Having a 300HP engine in a Corvette is blasphemy, and it is only done to allow posers (like me) to have the look, but not have anything under the hood. With all of that being said, there are some great deals on C7s - if I wasn't looking to get rid of all 3 of my cars and just get one daily driver, I would have considered trading in the Camaro for a 2017 3LT Stingray - there are several under $50K on autotrader.
What kind of exhaust do you have on your car? Any mods?Sweet! Just hit 18k on mine. Yours looks great and white was my first choice. Still one of the best looking cars out there.
The exhaust is the optional quad tip dual mode exhaust that they introduced in '13. I pulled the fuse so it stay open all the time. It actually sounds really good. The only real mod is that right after I bought it I had the rear end gears changed from the stock 3.45's to 3.91's.What kind of exhaust do you have on your car? Any mods?
Out of those three which do you like the best?
Just a muffler delete and a K&N cold air intake.The exhaust is the optional quad tip dual mode exhaust that they introduced in '13. I pulled the fuse so it stay open all the time. It actually sounds really good. The only real mod is that right after I bought it I had the rear end gears changed from the stock 3.45's to 3.91's.
Any mods on yours?
Hmmm, maybe if I keep mine I'll put a CAI on it. I did that on my '00 Z28 and a Mustang GT.Just a muffler delete and a K&N cold air intake.
I bought the car in Chicago when I was still living there and it had the CAI on it already. Of course thinking nothing of it, I went to register my car in California and they told me I needed to take a smog test first. Sure enough the dude calls me and tell me he can't pass my car because of the CAI. Apparently it's street legal in 49 states except California. So I had to buy a used factory air cleaner housing off of eBay for $100. Fortunately it takes all of ten minutes to swap out so I put it in and passed the smog test. As soon as I got home I swapped that shit right out again. So two year pass and I had to take my car in a again a couple weeks ago and did the old switchero.
It's amazing how much better the car sounds, coming from the front end, when you have one of those on.
Are American cars popular in Canada or do they mostly drive euro and jap? When did you develop a love for American cars? In Europe they frown upon those who drive mustangs there or American cars. I dont even think they sell many Stangs, Camaro or Challengers in the UK or Euro maybe its even banned?