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Replying to: mm2097 (Jul 28, 2006 7:10 am) |
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Im thinking this is the best place to ask this. Im am currently thinking of buying a Dodge Charger 2006 3.5L V6 SXT model sometime in the summer. Though the Charger has only been out in production 1-2 yrs now, is there any major mechanical problems on it? Reason for this is because my cousin is scaring me that this vehicle haves many more issues than the 2006 Chevy Impala LT im looking into. I have a Pontiac Grand Am and its nothing but problems and im straying away from GM. Just want your opinions on the Charger than from what Im reading in magazine reviews. |
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Replying to: italianmaster1 (Apr 20, 2007 8:34 pm)
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Replying to: xtec (Apr 21, 2007 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: italianmaster1 (Apr 20, 2007 8:34 pm) I have been happy with my SXT purchase but would buy the R/T if I had the chance to do it all over again. I drive in the city and with all the stop and go I have been getting 14-16 mpg. The V6 fuel economy savings is almost non-existant plus you have friends/coworkers saying "does that thing have a hemi"? There isn't much feedback with the Charger here. Check out chargerforums.com and you will get lots of help. Funny you mention the  Impala. I purchased a new 01 Impala and it was nothing but problems. First the aluminum cradle creak then the steering, intake manifold and then the transmission. Even with my $1800 in GM Visa points I won't buy another GM car again.
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Replying to: batista (Apr 22, 2007 9:01 am) Thanks for the respose though |
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Replying to: batista (Apr 22, 2007 9:01 am) Why does your mileage suck?My Sxt has been great on gas and lot better then my 02 Intrepid(Sxt) with the same engine.If thats all your getting,I would have it checked out.I got 18-19(city) with my Intrepid and was pleased when My Charger was better.As for the Hemi,its a great engine but eats gas,and the Hemi is only about 1 1/2 seconds faster.Plus I don't think the price of gas is going down to soon.
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Replying to: xtec (Apr 22, 2007 8:37 pm) If you check out chargerforums.com there are some members who report very similar mpg as the R/T model. The new more accurate ratings with the EPA shows 17/24 for the SXT while the R/T gets 15/23. My previous car was rated at 19/29 and I consistently got 16-18 so it's not a big deal. Plus, this car weighs 500lbs more than the Impala and more HP. I find the SXT model to be good in performance but not good at quick bursts of acceleration at highway speeds. I can live with this because I seldom drive on the highway. What helps is if you put in autostick mode instead of "drive" because that takes away the delay in downshifting. Very true about the price of gas. That is why I chose the SXT and the fact that I rarely get the chance to open it up because of the city traffic.
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Replying to: batista (Apr 22, 2007 9:30 pm) I just filled my tank,and I got 20.4 MPG.This is city driving only with no/ac.My last tank was 19.8.The last time I filled up I put a bottle of STP fuel injection cleaner in which gave me the 20.4.I use the STP cleaner every 4k miles,to keep the injectors clean.If your mileage is that bad ,you should try the cleaner and see what happens.
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Replying to: xtec (Jun 19, 2007 11:55 am) That's excellent fuel economy the 3.5L Charger. My fuel economy is improving a bit since I only have 4500 miles on my car. My best so far has been 17.2 mpg (worst was 14.8) almost all city. I reset the trip odometer after each fill-up. You have an edge in fuel economy because of the warmer climate. I live in the pacific northwest and have yet to use AC because summer hasn't arrived quite yet. Once I have more miles I will try your suggestion of fuel injector cleaning. |
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