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| I think you guys are on to something here. Polara seems about perfect. They could even pull a page from the Plymouth book and go "Fury", and it would make more sense to me. | |
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Replying to: itsnotacharger (Oct 06, 2004 7:08 pm) |
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Replying to: bradkurtz (Oct 17, 2004 1:26 pm) Am I the only person who LIKES the new Charger? It looks original, which is a good thing. Sure, it's a 4 door, but coupes are a dying breed these days. There are some retro bits from the '66, but when will this retro phase end? With the sight of the new Mustang, which looks like it came right out of the late 1960's... this is a wonderful sight. The vehicle is actually modern! I can't wait to see the interior of the Charger. |
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Replying to: bored (Oct 17, 2004 11:29 pm) The Mustang kept a 2 door theme, remaining loyal to it's roots and fans. The new Ford GT-40 remained loyal to it's roots and reputation, even the Cobra, aside from a V10 is traditional with retro cues. Could a 4 door sell more? Does corporate greed out weight originality? In this case yes. If they stuck to original 99 concept car everyone would be at the Dodge dealer signing the pre order forms. They created an unoriginal car because they raided the parts bin of using the Magnum/300C platform and for the most part body. The Charger has the same nose and front doors of the Magnum, only they cut the roof and replaced it with with glass(fastback) and gave a trunk instead of the hatchback. Do we have to wait till the rumored Daytona comes out? Rumor is it's a 2 door. Will the rumored Challenger be coming back? I'm for calling this a Dodge Monaco and ending it. To use the name Hemi in that Charger is a sin.
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I have a potential solution to problem some people have with using the storied Charger name on a new vehicle. My solution - don't use it. Instead, Chrysler should resurrect the Challenger name. Here's why: 1. As revealed in the previous few posts people get very (overly?) emotional about the Charger name. There is a perception that a true Charger must look like a 1969 Charger and sport a big cube hemi or 440 six pack. 2. The Challenger, to my eyes, was a much better looking car. It had sporty, clean lines on the outside and a purposeful, business-like interior. 3. The vehicle that last used the Charger name left a very bad taste in the buying public's mouth. At least the Mitsubishi-based Challenger was a decent car. Just a thought, although, the Monaco name fits quite well, too.
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http://www.classiccorvettes.com/view_photo.asp?ID=1550&image=- Exterior Here is a beautiful example of a 1974 Challenger. Chrysler should be proud of the name and apply it to an appropriate vehicle. The Charger name should be reserved for some brutish rocket with a supercharged, +400 cube Hemi - if something like that ever comes to fruition. |
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Replying to: jimhemi (Oct 18, 2004 8:15 am) |
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Replying to: corsicachevy (Oct 18, 2004 1:27 pm) As a former owner of a 1970 Challenger (it got stolen and stripped in 1985), I would not want that name sullied by the new "Charger". I've never been able to decide which of the older Chargers or the Challengers I liked the best, however, I don't think either name should be resurrected, at least not with the new car in question. Polara? Perfect!  Monaco? Hmmm, maybe. Best Regards, Shipo |
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| I really like the Polara for this vehicle. If it shares the 300C/Magnum lineage it deserves a name rather than just an alpha designation. And the 'star' emblem from the old Polara would be a nice touch on this car. | |
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Daimler has recently released a sketch of an orange '05 Dodge Charger. Some speculate that because the horrifying orange beast with the ridiculous big grill looks like a jack-o-lantern, or "The Great Pumpkin" from the Charlie Brown Halloween specials, that its launch date will in fact be Halloween. While this may be a laughing matter for Chrysler's competition, this abortion of automotive engineering will certainly scare many perspective customers away. Daimler's Dr. Dieter Zetsche should be slapped with a malpractice lawsuit for the Bait & Switch he has perpetrated by replacing the true heir to the Charger...the '99 Charger concept car...with "The Great Pumpkin." Good Grief Dieter Braun
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