Dodge Magnum Test Drive - What Did You Think?

30 messages, Last post on Apr 05, 2008 at 11:45 AM

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#30 of 30 Magnums (etc.) compared by jacklionel Apr 05, 2008 (11:45 am)
I'm the guy who bought the NOS 2006 AWD R/T last November. I should have mentioned my shopping experience: I first drove a V-6 Magnum. I was not impressed. Not only didn't it have much power, but the handling felt loose and sloppy. I next drove a hemi SUV (I forget the name of the car, damn!). It felt better than the Magnum in all respects: the handling was much crisper, the steering precise. Then, I drove a 2008 Charger with the 20" wheels. The ride was lousy, in that you could feel the roughness of the tires. Finally, I drove the 2006. After the flat-spotted tires were changed, it was perfect: taught handling, precise steering, firm but not harsh ride and no tire roughness (this car has 18" wheels. As far as I'm concerned, you can keep your 20" wheels). I paid only $23,900 for a car with 27 miles on it. What a steal. I was just in the right place at the right time.

#30 of 30: Magnums (etc.) compared by jacklionel; Apr 05, 2008 (11:45 am)

I'm the guy who bought the NOS 2006 AWD R/T last November.

I should have mentioned my shopping experience:

I first drove a V-6 Magnum. I was not impressed. Not only didn't it have much power, but the handling felt loose and sloppy.

I next drove a hemi SUV (I forget the name of the car, damn!). It felt better than the Magnum in all respects: the handling was much crisper, the steering precise. Then, I drove a 2008 Charger with the 20" wheels. The ride was lousy, in that you could feel the roughness of the tires. Finally, I drove the 2006. After the flat-spotted tires were changed, it was perfect: taught handling, precise steering, firm but not harsh ride and no tire roughness (this car has 18" wheels. As far as I'm concerned, you can keep your 20" wheels).

I paid only $23,900 for a car with 27 miles on it. What a steal. I was just in the right place at the right time.