New 2006 Charger Daytona R/T

[06DaytonaR/T]

  Can we discuss the new Charger or is that not allowed on this site.

[Orange_Crush]

:icon_smile_cool:Can we discuss the new Charger or is that not allowed on this site.

If nothing else, it'll provide entertainment....why?  Do you own one?  If so, I hope you get your thick skin on before the loudmouths come out of the woodwork.

[Blown70]

Well we are more of the classic dodge charger..... Many of us do not like the look, however I was told they do have pretty good performance.?

You are welcome to be here.....However several do DESPISE the new charger

I believe there is another forum someone will recommend I do not know it off hand.....

[Orange_Crush]

Well we are more of the classic dodge charger..... Many of us do not like the look, however I was told they do have pretty good performance.?

You are welcome to be here.....However several do DESPISE the new charger

I believe there is another forum someone will recommend I do not know it off hand.....

www.lxforums.com

[Orange_Crush]

BTW...some of us DO like the 2006...myself included.

[Blown70]

BTW...some of us DO like the 2006...myself included.

Some do yes.  Just that we have a few that are very vocal of their distaste?

[Chris G.]

:icon_smile_cool:Can we discuss the new Charger or is that not allowed on this site.

If nothing else, it'll provide entertainment....why?   Do you own one?   If so, I hope you get your thick skin on before the loudmouths come out of the woodwork.

I also think an IP addy needs to be checked. I'm sniffing troll for some reason. Solar Glass???  

[NYCMille]

Discuss away dude... I don't own one but I wouldn't mind hearing about a new owners view of the car - what do you like about it, what do you dislike? Don't worry about the people who don't like it. Oh, and congrats on your new ride.

[Shakey]

Discuss away dude... I don't own one but I wouldn't mind hearing about a new owners view of the car - what do you like about it, what do you dislike? Don't worry about the people who don't like it. Oh, and congrats on your new ride.

[andy74]

hello, see my other post

[TheGhost]

Pretty civil, so far.  Let's hope it stay's that way.  As long as the guy AIN'T a troll.


If you have an 06 Daytona, can we get some pics?  And, an owners review of the car, please?

[nh_mopar_fan]

Nice car....

[Ponch ®]

BTW...some of us DO like the 2006...myself included.

but you dont like the name...if i recall correctly, you would prefer it was called the "veiny shaft".

[nh_mopar_fan]

BTW...some of us DO like the 2006...myself included.

but you dont like the name...if i recall correctly, you would prefer it was called the "veiny shaft".

[ITSA426]

I drove an '06 R/T Daytona last week.  I'm thinking seriously about putting money down on a yellow one.  The Daytonas are great rides and I have no problem with the name, but agree it has too many doors for a Charger.  It's a lot of car for the money. If you get a chance to drive the Daytona you might enjoy it.  A different car from the SE or SXT.  Just like the 318 is a different performer than a hemi.

[bull]

I drove an '06 R/T Daytona last week.   I'm thinking seriously about putting money down on a yellow one.   The Daytonas are great rides and I have no problem with the name, but agree it has too many doors for a Charger.   It's a lot of car for the money. If you get a chance to drive the Daytona you might enjoy it.   A different car from the SE or SXT.   Just like the 318 is a different performer than a hemi.

Go drive a new Mustang first before you decide. They're faster than the '06 "Charger" and they aren't a butt-ugly sedan.

[Silver R/T]

Well we are more of the classic dodge charger..... Many of us do not like the look, however I was told they do have pretty good performance.?

You are welcome to be here.....However several do DESPISE the new charger

I believe there is another forum someone will recommend I do not know it off hand.....

actually its not bad looking car, I do not have much against it except the big factor which is it is NOT A CHARGER, sorry go take it back to dealer and get refund. Get real charger and throw extra money into performance mods and itll look better, run faster and will be cheaper oh ya...will hold value too

[TheGhost]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that?  And, what about reliabilty?  Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday?  Gas milage?  Parts if it breaks down?

[bull]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that?   And, what about reliabilty?   Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday?   Gas milage?   Parts if it breaks down?

Maybe he means you can actually work on the older cars yourself. You know, without buying a $1,000 code-reader, you can see all the spark plugs, don't have to take it through DEQ, etc. And what parts can't you get for a 2nd gen Charger? And how good is the mileage compared to an older, lighter Charger with similar sized engine?

[Silver R/T]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that? And, what about reliabilty? Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday? Gas milage? Parts if it breaks down?

the new magnum sedan doesnt get great mpg, and i would rather drive real thing and pay bit more for gas than magnum sedan and look like everything else out there. parts...there's not much on 2nd gen to break, and if it does break itll be cheap and easily found at napa (ie maintenance parts) And when 2nd gen is restored it'll last for long time, so no it wont break unless you bought one for $1k and its mechanics nightmare.

[Silver R/T]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that?═ And, what about reliabilty?═ Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday?═ Gas milage?═ Parts if it breaks down?

Maybe he means you can actually work on the older cars yourself. You know, without buying a $1,000 code-reader, you can see all the spark plugs, don't have to take it through DEQ, etc. And what parts can't you get for a 2nd gen Charger? And how good is the mileage compared to an older, lighter Charger with similar sized engine?

exactly! i would hate to go to dealer to buy ABS sensor or any other electrical "innovation" for 06 sedan. And they're just coming out so no you wouldnt be able to go pick what you want in local scrap yard. Everything will need to be ordered through dealer

[ChargerBill]

It's the attitude of Creed and his cronies that pi$$es me off the most...instead of embracing Dodge heritage he would rather belittle and estrange all the loyal fans of old Dodge iron. He could have had more tact, but then, he's not even an American. It's as though they wanted to distance themselves from the Dodge of old. I guess decades of strong heritage and loyal buyers wasn't good enough for them. Hey, I think the car really does look crappy...but that's just my opinion. The front end looks like a pig nose, the back end looks like a Galant, the interior looks like a plastic factory puked up a fur ball and I'd buy a 300 or a Mustang before I even considered a test drive in a Creeder. But hey, if you like it good for you.

[Afflyer]

 

[BB1]

I smell Trollage too, and a young one at that. 

[Blakcharger440]

My advice is to buy a new Mustang GT. They are much better looking than the "charger" .
The new Mustang also has styling cues like a Mustang and will keep its value way better than any 4dr "charger" you could buy.
...unless you are looking for a family luxo barge and if that is the case I would purchase the Hemi 300. 

[Silver R/T]

ya mustang GT or older cobra. not 99 since theyre not supercharged. Lots of potential

[KMPX2]

Well he never came back

[hemihead]

I would rather buy a Mitsu Galant, it's basically the same car but less money.They should have called that Yuppiemobile Polara or better yet,
  Creeder.If DCX doesn't want anything to do with the old Charger why do the keep referring to it's reputation?

[cudaken]

 God, what a bunch of D--k Heads we have here. I thought this site was starting to grow up.

OK my turn, I do not like 66 and 67 Charger, if your Charger is in Prime, better go to MACO, if your Charger came with a 2 barrel guys, ITS NOT A K--KING MUSCLE CAR! IT WAS USED TO HAUL GRAND MAW AND GRAND PAW TO THE F--KING STORE   and not a fan of 73 and up Chargers!

But I give them all the respect they should have, they have a Pinstar on them, just like the 2006 Charger!

Good, I love this site, but the 2006 Charger bashing, well might as well sell my 69 Charger and buy a F--king Honda!

Play nices or buy a Chevy D--k heads.

[472 R/T SE]

 

[TheGhost]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that?  And, what about reliabilty?  Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday?  Gas milage?  Parts if it breaks down?

Maybe he means you can actually work on the older cars yourself.

How many people CAN work on their own cars?


As for gas milage, in a car it's size, the milage is pretty damn good.  Mid 20s, in the 5.7.  What do 340s get for gas milage?  Considerably less than that.  For a daily driven car, for the modern family, the new Daytona is a much better purchase than just about any old car.


As for the Mustang, I know many people who will not buy any Fords, due to their EXCELLENT history of quality built cars.   Insurance in the Mustang would be more expensive (yes, I checked), less cargo room, less interior room, less horsepower, smaller engine size, Need I go on?

"OMG, it LOOKS better though!  Because, we all know that looks and a name are EVERYTHING to a car!  Nothing else matters AT ALL!"

[Lowprofile]

God, what a bunch of D--k Heads we have here. I thought this site was starting to grow up.

OK my turn, I do not like 66 and 67 Charger, if your Charger is in Prime, better go to MACO, if your Charger came with a 2 barrel guys, ITS NOT A K--KING MUSCLE CAR! IT WAS USED TO HAUL GRAND MAW AND GRAND PAW TO THE F--KING STORE   and not a fan of 73 and up Chargers!

But I give them all the respect they should have, they have a Pinstar on them, just like the 2006 Charger!

Good, I love this site, but the 2006 Charger bashing, well might as well sell my 69 Charger and buy a K--king Honda!

Play nices or buy a Chevy D--k kead.

Yeaa, whet hes saaid!!   D--k keds!

[nh_mopar_fan]

But I give them all the respect they should have, they have a Pinstar on them, just like the 2006 Charger!

I eaglerly await your ode to the pentastar weraing K-car.

You want to respect it because it has a pentatar?

[cudaken]

 nh_mopar_fan, yes I do. If you remember the history of Chrysler that little go to the store car help saved Chrysler. They where sinking fast and was not far from folding. Feds help bail them out, and the K-car is what got the cash flow going again.

  nh_mopar_fan, let me ask you this. If someone joined the site that had a K-car, and wanted to make it look a little better and posted in the paint and body section how to do the body work. Do you think we should tell them "it is a pices off S--t" or do you think we would help them?

nh_mopar_fan, do you think that only people with Charger's should be able to enjoy this site? Why not make fun of people with Duster? They do not look as good as Charger's.

To me, a ture Mopar Fan, is willing to help all people learn about are car's, help other's with problem they may be having with there cars. I have seen questions posted about GM car's in Paint and Body and in the Teck section. We never made fun of them there and the ones that knew the answers helped them.

Hum, never seen you in the Teck section, guess you don't wrench or paint.

Hum, maybe we should be making fun of you? All you seem to do is post PIC of Dog sh-t. Well, I guess we all do what we do best don't we.

If you like a link to a Honda site, I think I could find you one.

If you have nothing nices to type, then keep your keyboard shut.

                                                        Cuda Ken

[nh_mopar_fan]

Thanks, I am well aware of history of Chrysler. I know the part the K-Car played in turning the company around. That doesn't mean that I should be dropping down ot my knees to worship anything and everything that comes with a pentastar. I've replaced enough trannies in my Caravans over the year to know better.

I haven't had the need to post in the Tech section because I currently don't have a project. My car is pretty clean. I also will admit to not having the body experience of Drop Top who I do make a point of reading evevy note of. Not that I feel the need to have to defend myself to you.

You don't like my posts, feel free to ignore them or make fun of them. I'm pretty thick-skinned.  Trust me, I won't be laying awake at night.

If you want to say we should support the new Charger because it's a nice looking car or because of superior engineering, fine. I actaully have no problem with that. That's your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it. Saying that it should be respected simple because it a Chrysler product?

I guess I'm not drinking that kool-aid.

[cudaken]

 nh_mopar_fan, first I sorry a got a little personal. Got a little over worked up. I am bitching about play nices, and her I go off the deep end as well.

But my mistake is all so my point. I went after you with out knowing you, much like you and others did with owners of the new Charger. We don't know them, so why make fun of them or there Charger's?

Funny thing, I am not a new Charger fan, if I need a new car I would test drive one. But even on the old site, if there was attack aginst someone (Remember it is a person that post not the car) I will stand up for them. Real odd part, more people bitch about them, the more I start to like them?

By the way nh_mopar_fan, you don't need a project to post in the teck or bodywork section. Just need be able to help other people from what you have learned from your cars.

                                                   Cuda Ken

[ChargerBill]

I don't think we need to make fun of THEM (the owners), but if you don't like the car why pretend? And here's MY point, Dodge-Charger.com (which IS the reason we are all here) is/was a site dedicated to the OLD Charger...the original. This site is NOT a place to discuss the '06 thing, and if it becomes that many members will become scarce...myself most likely included. If I wanted to discuss the Galant or a Neon or ANY new car I'd go to a forum meant for that. I really am dead set against this place becoming a discussion forum for ANY new plastic POS car, let alone the Charmagnum. Everyone knows i very much dislike the car, the look, the name, the designers, the German controlled company...but all that aside, this forum is about OLD iron and Muscle cars...

[nh_mopar_fan]

Cudaken,

You're right, sorry if I got personal myself. I generally haven't looked in the tech section other than the bodywork part because I have a lot to learn there and there's a wealth of info.

I haven't made a habit of looking into sections that I don't need to, like parts wanted.

As for the new Charger guys, I think you have to be realistic as ChargerBill said, this is a site that's dedicated to the older Chargers and really, I don't think you need to be a genius to see that before you post.

That said, I will bite my tongue going forward.

[Bluestar]

While its been a few years since I owned a Charger, I have had several 68's through the years and am still looking for the right situation for myself.  It is pretty amazing that there is a member with a 80-something Shelby Charger that gets no flack about owning a Mitsubishi product, nor do I think that he should get any grief for liking the car.  I used to own one of those as well.  See the I'm back thread or whatever it is called.  Also this is the same group that get's wood over an E-Bay listing for a Cordoba Charger.  I personally never cared for the 1st or 3rd generation Chargers and in fact the 3rd generation Chargers were throw away cars in the late 80's.  The majority of the 3rd generation cars were simply high school cars that got beaten and wrecked.  While I never cared for the 1st and 3rd generations cars, I have come to like some of the 71's and the 1st generation cars and regardless I do understand and respect the love the owners of these model cars have for them.  My opinion is that most who hate the 06 do so because they were hoping for some sort of tribute to the 1st-3rd generation Chargers.  I also don't see anywhere on this BBS that states that the board is strictly for 1st-3rd generation owners or fans, but the simple fact is that right now that is the strong majority here as would be expected. Imagine the outrage if the 2nd generation owners claimed that this board is for 2nd generation owners only as that is the most desirable model of the Charger.

Everyone is entitled to thier opinion though.  My opinion is that the new Charger is related more closely to the 1st-3rd generation cars more so than the Mitsubishi product that was labeled as a Charger.  But they are all still in the same family like it or not.

[plum500]

The Shelby/Mitsu- isn't backed by an entire campaign discounting, referring to, comparing to, distancing from, and contradicting all in the same breath.

I've heard great stories about those cars in their own right, but I mean, obviously totally different cars. I mean, you'd raise your eyebrows if someone tried to sell you one in the context of a '68, and vice versa for that matter.

Perhaps the reaction would have been the same back in th 80's if communication, well, the net was what it is now.

I could ramble for pages.... Though, under the Charger name I think they could have pleased more folks, and still shot for their current target and created more of a positive bang, -- a well received, and unifying offering. Very least, not caused so much confusion, uproar and rubbed many the wrong way. Though you're not going to please everyone, that's for sure, I just think they had the resources, history, and could have done a better job on all fronts.

Maybe not -- maybe for their business they have done exactly what they should, and all this fuss is just a side effect. I've been wrong before.

Anyhoo... of course I'm all for welcoming any person with any car, but I still have views about DCX and the '06 Charger sedan. And, for any indepth discussion on the car (past the odd General Discussion thread) --   I would say checking out an LX board, or explicit LX Charger threads would be in order.

I mean, even if the thing was styled so that the majority of folks on here liked it, technically it would still make sense to isolate the thing if it garnered support on here.

[Orange_Crush]

Just a quick point of information...

The Shelby Charger was not a Mitsubishi product.  It did not share ANYTHING with ANY Mitsubishi product.

The base Charger was available with a Mitsu-sourced engine but that's it.

[CaptMarvel]

  I wont say that I am a fan of the new Chargers, because I'm not. It was really too bad the Chrysler designers missed a great chance to please both us lovers of the old 60's styling & the new generation who didnt care & would've gone for anything anyway. I would say to each their own though with regard to wheels. I personally love the 68's (like mine) and 69's, something on the 70's leaves me a bit cold though. I love the early fastbacks, may even get one someday. The 3rd gen isnt as thrilling to me though. My point is, this might tick some folks off, but I wouldnt call the fans of those models interests any less valid. I welcome the fans of these new "Chargers", even though I still kind of cringe when I come up behind one on the street (that rear end and 4 drs have to go!) Hang in there new guys, and to those who think more like me, remember there are vast differences within the first 3 gens too. We dont have to lie down and love the new version, just be civil to those who like it. It dosent make us apathetic. This will always be predominatley an early Charger place.  

[plum500]

Sorry. Omni- might have been the more appropriate. Just in the habbit as I've seen them so often referred as Mitsu-- and responding to said post..yadda yadda.

[cudaken]

 God, I hate to say it this way but can't we all get a long?

Anybody should be welcome here, if they have bad taste, may it will change. But who are we to throw the first stone?

Mopar people should be above mud sling.

nh_mopar_fan, well you can't be all bad. Saw your post to CB about his lost.

Charger Bill, you are still one of the best.

                                    Ken, your friend

[Big Lebowski]

  Ross Perot once said "You drain the swamp, the Alligators get angry, you see." That being said, 90% of us may agree with this months Hemmings Muscle machines...2006 Modern Muscle car Buyers guide. Page 25......

       Dodge Charger R/T, R/T Daytona, SRT-8
* What's Hot: Flat black graphics on the R/T Daytona, thundering 6.1-liter Hemi in the SRT-8
* What's Not: Four door only offering, body lines that will be out of style before this hits newsstands, no manual trans.

   The Charger's trying-to-hard-to-be-tough looks have come as a surprise to some, as did the fact that the car synonymous with coupes would only be offered as a four door sedan. But Dodge hopes that performance enthusiasts can be bought off cheaply with cool graphics, rumbling torque pumping V-8s and low MSRPs. As such, there are three speedy Chargers to choose from including the 5.7-liter Hemi R/T, the Daytona and the king-of-the-hill SRT-8 with the 6.1-liter Hemi. (SRT) $39,000 (est.)

       These aren't my words gentleman, but i agree with them, and i wasn't bought off cheaply with cool graphics as Dodge had hoped. I'll leave it at that. 

[85shelbycharger]

While its been a few years since I owned a Charger, I have had several 68's through the years and am still looking for the right situation for myself.   It is pretty amazing that there is a member with a 80-something Shelby Charger that gets no flack about owning a Mitsubishi product, nor do I think that he should get any grief for liking the car.   I used to own one of those as well.   See the I'm back thread or whatever it is called.  

Everyone is entitled to thier opinion though.   My opinion is that the new Charger is related more closely to the 1st-3rd generation cars more so than the Mitsubishi product that was labeled as a Charger.   But they are all still in the same family like it or not.

Hmm well I am rather certain that this was directed towards my thread that I started.   

There is a reason that I dont' get any "flack" for owning a Mitsubishi product.   That is because I do not own any Mitsubishi product.   My '80s Shelby Dodges are all Mopar (ok well if you want to get technical, they're Powered by Dodge and UNLEASHED by Shelby   ) A little research always pays off...

Nobody is giving me a hard time because I didnt come in here showing off my '80's Charger.   If I wanted to show off what I have, my re-intro thread would have been titled "I'm back and check out my '80's FWD Charger!!"   I'm here because I'm also interested in the old Chargers.   If a question ever arises about an '80s Charger, I'll be more than willing to help out though.   

God, I hate to say it this way but can't we all get a long?

Anybody should be welcome here, if they have bad taste, may it will change. But who are we to throw the first stone?

I agree w/you Ken!  100% 

[TheGhost]

Too many people see the 06 as a personal insult to them, and treat it, and anyone who comes here with one, as such.

[Silver R/T]

run faster and will be cheape

You sure about that? And, what about reliabilty? Can he drive a "Real Charger" (by which I assume you mean a big block 2nd gen ) everyday? Gas milage? Parts if it breaks down?

Maybe he means you can actually work on the older cars yourself.

How many people CAN work on their own cars?


As for gas milage, in a car it's size, the milage is pretty damn good. Mid 20s, in the 5.7. What do 340s get for gas milage? Considerably less than that. For a daily driven car, for the modern family, the new Daytona is a much better purchase than just about any old car.


As for the Mustang, I know many people who will not buy any Fords, due to their EXCELLENT history of quality built cars. Insurance in the Mustang would be more expensive (yes, I checked), less cargo room, less interior room, less horsepower, smaller engine size, Need I go on?

"OMG, it LOOKS better though! Because, we all know that looks and a name are EVERYTHING to a car! Nothing else matters AT ALL!"

Troll
Im surprised you don't own one of turds. perhaps you should sell your charger if you got one and go buy turd and join their site and discuss "should I go with 23" or 25"s"

[TheGhost]

So, now I'm a troll because I have a different opinion than you do?


And, I don't have a Charger, classic OR new.  Though, if I was in the market for a new car, I'd take a good long look at the new Charger.  Of course, I'd rather spend the money on a nice 71 Superbee.

[Troy]

My favorite line:

"This thread has run its course."

(Did I get that right?)

Troy