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Re: It's now 2008! [johnmarco]
by xtec
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Mar 26, 2008 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: johnmarco (Mar 26, 2008 4:18 pm)
I have a 06 Charger SXT with the 3.5,and I can tell you it doesn't lack power.If feels more like a small block V8 instead of a V6.I had borla dual exhaust installed which gave me more power,plus raised my MPG.This is my second 3.5 H.O and think the 3.5 is a great engine.Im very pleased with this car.
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Re: It's now 2008! [shipo]
by coolrunning
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Apr 01, 2008 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 26, 2008 5:50 pm)
I don't think the 2.7L V6 should be mounted in any car bigger than a PT Cruiser or a Sebring. The High Output 3.5L V6 is an excellent engine for many applications, including the Charger and 300. It is great performer, and is economical enough for me. Still, after driving the 340 HP 5.7L HEMI in my 300C, I just couldn't go back. The extreme 425 HP 6.1L HEMI in the SRT was actually a bit too much for the everyday commute. It sure was fun, but not very practical. It always amazes me how saving a thousand bucks on the sticker can strip down a car to where it is not nearly the car it could be. I enjoy all the gadgets and convieniences too much to leave them off the spec sheet. Perhaps that is why the 300 price range is from around $22,000 (base model) to $48,000 (SRT). I was able to land one of my loaded 2006 Heritage Editions for $36,000 though the sticker was over $42,000. I have never found a better car for a better price. 
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Re: It's now 2008! [coolrunning]
by shipo
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Apr 01, 2008 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: coolrunning (Apr 01, 2008 2:53 pm)
Yup, the Heritage is a nice setup. My biggest beef with the 300C is that it cannot be had with three pedals under the dash, and that is one of the biggest things keeping the 300C off of my short list.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: It's now 2008! [shipo]
by xtec
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Apr 01, 2008 (9:35 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 01, 2008 4:55 pm)
You can get the Challenger with a 6 speed.Same platform as the 300.Plus 375 horses with the 5.7 Hemi
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Re: It's now 2008! [xtec]
by shipo
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Apr 02, 2008 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: xtec (Apr 01, 2008 9:35 pm)
As a proud owner (errr, former owner) of a 1970 Challenger, I an very much looking forward to the new Challenger, unfortunately I'm now hearing rumors that the 6-Speed manual has been scrubbed, and if that's the case, I'll not be buying. 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: It's now 2008! [shipo]
by xtec
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Apr 02, 2008 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 02, 2008 2:51 am)
The latest news I read was there will be a 6 speed 5.7,and the 6.1 without MDS.I was a proud owner of a '68 Road Runner,with a 383 Magnum and a Hemi four speed transmission,fast car.
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Re: It's now 2008! [xtec]
by shipo
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Apr 02, 2008 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: xtec (Apr 02, 2008 2:14 pm)
"...,fast car."
I've often described that setup as a car in which it's illegal to flex your right foot. 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: It's now 2008! [shipo]
by xtec
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Apr 03, 2008 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 02, 2008 4:56 pm)
I didn't do much flexing,when I dragged someone I left my foot to the floor until the race was done,or I missed a shift.
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Re: It's now 2008! [shipo]
by albook
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May 29, 2008 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 25, 2008 8:46 am)
I guess that was a long way of suggesting that you probably rented a 2.7 liter Charger, a car that very few individuals would buy.
No, No. There is only one V6 in the Charger. Chrysler did not put the 2.7l in the Charger because it is more sport oriented.
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Re: It's now 2008! [albook]
by shipo
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May 29, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: albook (May 29, 2008 11:42 am)
Funny that this thread is coming back around right now. I was on a trip a couple of weeks back and due to a mechanical failure/canceled flight/very late arrival, the car I reserved was no longer available and they gave me a "free upgrade" to a Charger. Guess what, it had a 2.7 liter engine in it, and yes, it was gutless.
Your post had me wondering if the rental agencies had el-cheapo special editions made just for them so I checked the Dodge web site. Guess what? They do list a 2.7 liter version of the Charger. Both the Charger SE "C" Package and the Charger SE "D" Package come with the 2.7 liter V6, however, everything from the Charger SE Plus and higher either comes with the 3.5 liter V6 or some version of a Hemi.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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