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Sporin by hayneldan
Feb 13, 2006 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: Sporin (Feb 12, 2006 7:02 am)

If you read the referenced posts to the end you will find it was a leaking Transmission pan gasket. A problem granted but NOT a serious problem.
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quality by Sporin
Feb 14, 2006 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: hayneldan (Feb 13, 2006 7:24 pm)

I did read all the way. I'm just afraid it's indicative of overall quality down the road.
 
Coming from a string of ultra-reliable Japanese cars, I'd hate toe buy my first American car in a decade and have major issues.
 
I'm not trying to bash the car, I'm just concerned.
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RE:Quality(Sporin) by xtec
Feb 14, 2006 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: Sporin (Feb 14, 2006 6:08 am)

I checked every tech bulletin I could find and there is no
bulletin for leaking transmission.Only thing on the tranny is a shudder from torque converter,but I think these are early production cars.I'M a retired Mechanic and can pick up a problem right away.So far I see no problem and say its one of the smoothest transmissions I ever had.I think the gasket leaks could have been bad gaskets.If it was serious ,I think they would put out A bulletin.
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quality by Sporin
Feb 14, 2006 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: xtec (Feb 14, 2006 9:52 am)

Good to know, I appreciate all the extra input.
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Re: quality [Sporin] by manybmws
Dec 12, 2006 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: Sporin (Feb 14, 2006 11:34 am)

I rented a brand new 06 Charger (4K miles) while my primary car is in for body repairs and have been very impressed with the ride, steering, and handling - especially for the money. BUT, I have also experienced transmission klunks at low speed with the 6-cyl auto. There must be something to this.
 
Great ride though...
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Re: quality [manybmws] by batista
Dec 13, 2006 (10:14 pm)
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Replying to: manybmws (Dec 12, 2006 5:15 pm)

My 06 Charger shifts kind of hard (differently)when cold and once the engine/transmission warms-up it is fine.
I found it frustrating at first because with it being a brand new car I didn't want to take it to the dealer.
The manual states that when the car is new it learns the shift points and when cold you need to pause for a few seconds when shifting from park to drive.
What exactly do you mean by klunking? When (cold?) and at what speed and hard acceleration?
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Re: quality [batista] by manybmws
Dec 14, 2006 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: batista (Dec 13, 2006 10:14 pm)

It does it after warmed up and at low speeds with no stress in the equation. It is an auto tranny with the 6. I can actually feel the klunk - a momentary thud sound in an otherwise smooth gear transition.
 
If I owned this car - it would be back at the dealership.
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Re: quality [manybmws] by xtec
Dec 14, 2006 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: manybmws (Dec 14, 2006 5:48 pm)

Are you talking about the 4 speed tranny or the 5 speed tranny.There is a big differance in the two.If the car has the 2.7,its a 4speed,if it has the 3.5 then its a 5 speed.I have the 3.5 with the 5 speed,and mine is smoother then any tranny I had.I did have the 4 speed in my 02 Intrepid SXT that did clunk when you slowed down then take off.
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Re: quality [xtec] by batista
Dec 14, 2006 (10:05 pm)
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Replying to: xtec (Dec 14, 2006 7:14 pm)

I have the 3.5L with 5 speed. One time going up a hill and at about 30mph I floored it and there was a 1-1.5 sec hesitation followed by some shake then it climbed hard.
Have you floored it while driving at 30-40 mph?
I remember test driving before I bought and the 3.5L isn't that great at highway speeds when you floor it.
The acceleration and smoothness is best when flooring it from a stop. It makes some nice sounds too.
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Re: quality [xtec] by manybmws
Dec 16, 2006 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: xtec (Dec 14, 2006 7:14 pm)

the charger only comes with the 3.5 liter six.

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