Farewell to the ORNGHEMI

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Well it was a good year & a half but I had to let #896/1650 '08 Charger Daytona go.   My crappy NYC streets & traffic couldn't really let me enjoy this car as my daily driver.   Basically I fell out of love with her.  I know most of you "hard core" Charger owners hated the car, but it is what it is.  The one thing Ill miss most is the '08 Daytona exhaust note....different than the base R/T & SRT models it had a sinister growl that turned heads where ever I went....or maybe it was the blinding orange paint?
Anyhoo this feeling has been going on for a few months now so I started shopping for a "regular" car/truck so to speak.  Something that had a little better build quality, handling, braking than the cheap feeling Dodge.  I went back looking into foreign (flame suit on)

Started with the Toyota Tacoma....didn't pan out. Then I went for my all time fav....an '08 Infinity FX35 in Autumn Bronze metallic with the brick interior.  Always wanted one of these & the '08 was the last year of the previous body style (which I like better than the '09-'10)  Wasted a day checking out 2 of them.  Both were total POS's because they were not taken care of at all....you'd think a 48k+(new) vehicle might garner some extra special care from the previous owners?  NOT ....30k shitboxes.

On Sunday I went to NJ to my parents house to bring back my '69 after my garage addition.   On the way there, across the highway, I passed a Honda dealer & saw a peculiar vehicle on the lot, all by itself.  Man did that thing have some shape/stance to it I thought...WTF was it?  I remembered reading about a new Honda crossover coming out soon but I couldn't remember what it was.   on the way back in the '69, I was able to cruise by a little slower past it....still looked cool!
Went home & found out it was the '10 Honda Accord Crosstour.

To make a long story even longer on Monday I went to my local Honda dealer (where I previously leased 3 other Hondas & my wifes current '09 CR-V) test drove the 2WD model, fell in love & got the Black Pearl/black leather 4WD model on the showroom floor.  They only got it in 2 weeks ago & I was the first one to buy one!  The VIN # is 000711
Had it for half a day so far & at the deli this morning I got my first "awesome car man!  What is it?" 

Well Good Bye to the old ORNGHEMI


Hello to the "new" one (figures I just spent the $140 to renew the plates for another 2 years... )
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD

[BB1]

Nice Honda, it was my first choice for a new car too. You won't regret it.  

[Ghoste]

You'll have to change your sig photo but I guess the username still applies. 

[NYCMille]

Congrats on the Crosstour man... it's actually the first one I've seen outside of a magazine and looks much better in the flesh. I think the Crosstour was a good move for Honda. It's got style, AWD reliability, usability and a fresh shape which will keep it current for the next ump-teen years. I know I had an '06 Accord... great overall car, but boring as hell, although perfect for getting lost in a sea rolling jelly beans.

As good as the Crosstour is though, I have a feeling you'll be missing that power... well, maybe not when it snows, or rains, or is cold... but maybe someday.

Good luck with it and enjoy it in good health!

[PocketThunder]

Ahem... your signature picture needs updating...  

EDIT: Damn you Ghoste you got me by 6 minutes!  I had to turn away from my computer while i was posting to do actual work and when i came back it was too late..   

[b5blue]

Aw now your getting all sophisticated on us! You could have bought a nice 2nd gen. with that money. (It's "cute" good luck with it!) 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Yeah I know about the pic but it is kinda cool though...I just might leave it to piss you all off! 

Mike you might have a point about the power but stop light to stop light gets old after a while.   It definitely did put a smile on my face at a 50mph full throttle kick down on the bottom level of the VZ bridge....scares the SHIT out of my fellow commuters!

For a V6 this thing has 271 HP, takes regular gas & hopefully gets a little better mileage than the 11-12 I was getting with the Daytona

[JT01]

I have 2 Honda Accords love them great cars

[NYCMille]

Totally agree man and I agree about the mileage, believe me, I know... I use my SRT Magnum as a daily driver and all I can say is thank GOD I work from home! I can't wait to hear the Crosstour during the first snow - I need a new car for my wife eventually and this may fit the bill.

[moparstuart]

Ahem... your signature picture needs updating...  

EDIT: Damn you Ghoste you got me by 6 minutes!  I had to turn away from my computer while i was posting to do actual work and when i came back it was too late..   
[/quote ]     he can change his name back now also   

[PocketThunder]

Ahem... your signature picture needs updating...  

EDIT: Damn you Ghoste you got me by 6 minutes!  I had to turn away from my computer while i was posting to do actual work and when i came back it was too late..   
[/quote ]     he can change his name back now also   

Ya it can be Honda 6T9 Charger guy!   

[Charger-Bodie]

Ahem... your signature picture needs updating...  

EDIT: Damn you Ghoste you got me by 6 minutes!  I had to turn away from my computer while i was posting to do actual work and when i came back it was too late..   
[/quote ]     he can change his name back now also   

Ya it can be Honda 6T9 Charger guy!   

No, He has it say Not Just 6t9 Charger cause He secretly likes 68's best!

[Back N Black]

Nice ride!  I guess we won't see you around here too much anymore, as you will be hangin out on the Tuner sites.

[bull]

 


Oh the HUMANITY!!!!!

[Hemidoug]

SOOOOOO...yea gonna change your moniker BACK to "just 6t9 charger" or are you going with "I love Hondas now"........

[jb666]

Congrats!!

I sold my '06 R/T a few months ago two, for multiple reasons.. I Never fell "in love" with it.. The car just always left me wanting more.. Felt cheap, didn't perform, didn't handle... but it rode nice.. It was just so damn slow...

Anyways, with winter rapidly approaching I used the excuse (although valid) to buy my truck...  I came VERY close to buying a Honda Ridgeline, but couldn't find one used in my area!!!!!!!!!!! You'll love it though, it'll run forever!!!!!!!!!

[bsakal]

Chris, sorry to hear that you had to let the Charger go. BUT, now we'll all be guaranteed that the "nicer" Charger is brought to Carlisle every year. 

[1969chargerrtse]

You know I LOVE HONDA's.  I really love the style of the Acura LT.  I can't believe you loved the " '08 Infinity FX35 in Autumn Bronze metallic "  That was my favorite car and color for it also.  Beautiful car you have there.  I like GM's statement " May the best car win "  Right now it's Honda's for me, but it looks like Ford is doing a great job and I'm positive GM will do the same soon.  Enjoy, it's beautiful.  Gonna miss the 2 Orange cars though, just happy you kept the 69.

[RJS]

And to think I fell out of grace by buying a BUICK!  Your turning into one sophisticated dude, dude!

[charger01]

Wow , Guess alot of guys like the imports....Guess Iam still old school....Hope it's a good car for ya.

[69charger2002]

pretty decent looking new honda. i too got bored with my 08 charger pretty quickly. i knew you'd come around.     

[RD]

ok.. i will be the guy that will get slammed. I understand your reasons and they are legitimate, but that is a station wagon in disguise, and i would have kept the hemi.  but, it was your car, you found the reasons to let it go, and for that I hope you are extremely pleased with your new honda.

that is, of course, until you get tired with it.. and buy your all time favorite vehicle.... this:









































IT IS ORANGE

[Todd Wilson]

It needs a wing and a fart pipe muffler hanging off the back! And some glow lights underneath!


Todd

[Red Ram]

Congrats...but I wouldn't be caught dead in that Honda. I don't care how practical it is. Looks like an Accord with a swollen *ss.

[69bronzeT5]

Looks like an Accord with a swollen *ss.

I have to agree. Not a huge fan of that body style. No where near the worst but.. Those import companies are making some amazing colours though, I LOVE Honda's blue!

[y3chargerrt]

Do they have a Hondas at Carlisle that you can bring that to Chris?

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I know the feeling all to well as I got rid of my 2005 Magnum R/T a month ago & bought a 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE..I was having all kinds of front end issues & the warranty was a 1000 miles from expiring. I looked at full size trucks but the Tundras were way to pricy & the Ridgeline fit for what I needed. Can't wait to try it out in the winter here in Canada....I retired my HEMIVIZN plates though  

My 68 R/T can't get done quick enough as I miss the V8 power!

[bill440rt]

Congrats on the new ride, Chris! 
Wishing you all the best & many trouble-free miles ahead! 

[694spdRT]

Congrats on the new ride. While I like the old cars there is no getting around the fact I need a practical daily driver, especially when kids are involved. Just sold our 1995 Mecury Cougar because it was a 2 door and totally worthless in the winter.

Hope the Honda works well for you.

[69charger2002]

I know the feeling all to well as I got rid of my 2005 Magnum R/T a month ago & bought an 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE..I was having all kinds of front end issues & the warranty was a 1000 miles from expiring. I looked at full size trucks but the Tundras were way to pricy & the Ridgeline fit for what I needed. Can't wait to try it out in the winter here in Canada....I retired my HEMIVIZN plates though  

My 68 R/T can't get done quick enough as I miss the V8 power!

i hope you don't have to put anything in the bed by leaning over the sides... lol the way those beds arch higher towards the front is just so retarded. plus can you even tow anything with it?

[RIDELIKEHELL]

QUOTE...
i hope you don't have to put anything in the bed by leaning over the sides... lol the way those beds arch higher towards the front is just so retarded. plus can you even tow anything with it?



I don't plan on using this Truck as a work horse..more than ample to pick up a cord or 2 of firewood for the cottage or to put a quad or snowblower in. It is nimble in traffic,parking lots etc & rides much better than any full size truck I tested. Which is due to strength that comes from an integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction. The locking storage in the rear of the box is a marvel of technology that is an added bonus. I don't plan on towing anything especially the Charger as it is no trailer queen. I understand your points though

[69charger2002]

  one thing you did buy with a ridgeline is dependability. 

[Neal_J]

Chris, congrats on the new ride.  Glad you're pleased.

My general reaction to the HondaWagon: YUCK (both because its foreign and because its fugly). 

Just one idiot's opinion...

[myk]

Hmm....Umm, no comment.  Sorry about the Daytona...   

[472 R/T SE]

Hmm.  That cost you a lot of $$ for the opportunity to take pix of your '69 with a new one not counting the test drive.
Someone will buy ORNGHEMI & fall in love all over again.

My Mom always told me if you don't have some thing good to say, don't say any thing at all.     So why did I even post, to congratulate you man, as long as you're happy.   

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Meh its all good...I expected nothing less from you guys....

[6pkrunner]

I'd say good call Chris. Saves more fuel coins to put through the 69's tank.

[NHCharger]

Meh its all good...I expected nothing less from you guys....

Man, you took a beating on both counts. First buying a four door Charger, now trading it for a Honda.
Actually I thought the guys acted pretty civil, this would have made for an interesting thread on Moparts
Far as I'm concerned, whatever makes you happy is what counts. It's the same as all these arguments when members ask if they should keep their car stock or mod it. It's their own car, do what you want.
Just don't trade the 69 for a mini, you'll be forced to turn in your mancard.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

THAT will never happen!!!!

[Brock Samson]

congrats - I guess.   
Ya' gonna put a body kit on it?..         


i'm not a big fan of station wagons - especially new ones but I'd sure like to have a new Caddy CTS-V (and be able to afford one in the first place).

[71ChallengeHer]

Chris, Congrats on the new car. I hope it is what you wanted. I liked the Charger. 

[TUFCAT]

Hmm.  That cost you a lot of $$ for the opportunity to take pix of your '69 with a new one not counting the test drive.
Someone will buy ORNGHEMI & fall in love all over again.

My Mom always told me if you don't have some thing good to say, don't say any thing at all.     So why did I even post, to congratulate you man, as long as you're happy.  

Do they have a Hondas at Carlisle that you can bring that to Chris?

Congrats...but I wouldn't be caught dead in that Honda. I don't care how practical it is. Looks like an Accord with a swollen *ss.

OOOOOO...yea gonna change your moniker BACK to "just 6t9 charger" or are you going with "I love Hondas now"........

WOW!!! $34,020 (BASE) for that and your bragging??? ($36,220 BASE with navigation)??.....I GUESS I SHOULD BE HAPPY YOU BOUGHT A JAPANEESE CAR THAT WAS BUILT IN OHIO  (THE GOOD OL' USA).

[TUFCAT]

.........blah, blah, blah

[now insert the Honda commercial.......]

I sold my rare colored Dodge Charger Limited Edition Daytona and I was the first one to buy one! [insert Honda]  The VIN # is 000711

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD
***************************************************************************************************************************


Cool.  My VIN was even lower than yours on my 2009 Ford Flex Limited....

VIN: 2FMDK53C39BA00435

I was one of the FIRST to drive one around with a HUGE smile on my face knowing that the profits from this great car went to Ford Motor Company, in Dearborn,Michigan, USA.

[elanmars]

some people like what foreign car companies are doing better than american. some like both. woop dee doo. he pays his taxes and he didn't sell his '69, so what's the big deal?

good riddance of that 4 door american turd. while I think that honda isn't all that good looking, good for him digging it. and at least it's not a rip-off and complete sham of a great name.

[myk]

You know there are 1st Gen Charger guys that say anything after their generation are rip-offs of the original Charger name.  My point is that just because it says Charger on it and it isn't a generation of your liking doesn't mean it isn't deserving of the name to begin with.

Oh and that 4 door turd that he sold will run circles all day around any of our "real" Chargers...

[captaindodge]

Were's your dignity? How many years did we lament for a rear wheel drive v-8? Whats wrong with Challenger?
What could be more boring than a swollen azz honda? Remember Pearl Harbor! Sorry I registered my "69.

[BB1]

Don't listen to the foreign car bashers, they're aways crying about a better car that Americans can't design. Boo frick'n Hoo

Best decision you've made, that orange POS was holding you down to the true love of a drivers car.

Honda get yours.  

[captaindodge]

I am planning on buying an '06 R/T in the spring. Thanks for the inspiration. Why did you have to tell us this? Must be one of those self-loathing liberals. A hybrid would be good for you Wuss.

[TheGhost]

one thing you did buy with a ridgeline is dependability.  

Certainly wasn't "workability"...



You traded in an 08 Daytona for a Honda?  Seriously?






Seriously?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Were's your dignity? How many years did we lament for a rear wheel drive v-8? Whats wrong with Challenger?
What could be more boring than a swollen azz honda? Remember Pearl Harbor! Sorry I registered my "69.

I am planning on buying an '06 R/T in the spring. Thanks for the inspiration. Why did you have to tell us this? Must be one of those self-loathing liberals. A hybrid would be good for you Wuss.

No problem pal, I just unregistered you.....poof   Wouldn't want you to lose sleep because I bought a Honda.   Good luck with your '06 you're gonna need it.

Anyone else?  


PS---this was "told to us" because I thought some of my internet buds might like to know about some good news for me personally.  Sorry to piss in your coffee

[69bronzeT5]

Some people sure get pissy over a car SOMEONE ELSE bought...

[charger01]

Some people sure get pissy over a car SOMEONE ELSE bought...

Yep, I agree. Although I will never buy a foreign car no matter how superior in quality in may appear to be.  My dollars will go back into an American company.  Just the way I have always felt, but on the other side of the coin.  Everyone works for their own money and has the freedom to choose whatever they like foreign or domestic.

[OneofNoneRT]

Did you kick captain dodge off the site?

[Charger-Bodie]

Did you kick captain dodge off the site?

I think was refering to the 69 registry.

[mikepmcs]

GOOD GUY ALERT! 

Just wanted to personally thank Chris for his generous gift I received in the mail. You're the man and I appreciate the little extra something.  The fact that you even thought of me was more than enough. 

I think the new ride looks mint, and Honda, well, superior tech cannot be denied. Have a blast with it! 

THANKS AGAIN CHRIS!

v/r
Mike

[Beep Beep Dave]

Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad.
Man is that Honda fungly.
It very well could e the 1st and last car sold  

Did you trade in the Daytona? If so what did they give you for it?

Dave

[elanmars]

You know there are 1st Gen Charger guys that say anything after their generation are rip-offs of the original Charger name.  My point is that just because it says Charger on it and it isn't a generation of your liking doesn't mean it isn't deserving of the name to begin with.

Oh and that 4 door turd that he sold will run circles all day around any of our "real" Chargers...

its not about speed for me, so while that 4 door turd may leave me in the dust if I "raced" one, I still have the better car.

[Rolling_Thunder]

I love how you guys who are so against buying a foreign car are the same people who have never seemed to own one...     maybe ignorance is bliss...       

Yes- you guys give your money to Ford so they can fly their higher ups in their personal jets and what not...     more power to you...    I'm not one to spend my money on something because of where it comes from...      i buy the better quality stuff that i like better....     

Chris bought a car that fit his needs...     hell If my daily driver was getting 11mpg i'd sell that piece of shit too....       I see a lot of people on this board bashing Chris but let me ask you all something - why didn't one of you guys buy his car from him if it was so wonderful and great ?     

[TheGhost]

Because A) I didn't know it was for sale and B) I lack the funds.  Otherwise, you bet your ass I'd have jumped on it.

[Troy]

Were's your dignity? How many years did we lament for a rear wheel drive v-8? Whats wrong with Challenger?
What could be more boring than a swollen azz honda? Remember Pearl Harbor! Sorry I registered my "69.

Family cars are supposed to be boring. You cannot fit child seats in a Challenger (ok, they fit but putting kids in them isn't easy) and it's just as bad on NY roads as the Charger. Chris has the 69 if he wants a play toy.

I am planning on buying an '06 R/T in the spring. Thanks for the inspiration. Why did you have to tell us this? Must be one of those self-loathing liberals. A hybrid would be good for you Wuss.

So, correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the Charger manufactured in Canada by a German company (at least until mid-2007)? That means the '06 Charger is even less American than a Honda built in the US.

A true self loathing liberal would be telling every one else what to drive wouldn't they? I think it's commendable to do what's best for one's family above personal desires.

Having said that, I'm not a big fan - but I didn't like the Charger either and I think this one is more practical.

Troy

[69 OUR/TEA]

Never heard of this new model until now,sharp looking car. I can understand your desicion,practicality is key.Congrats!!!!!!

[bsakal]

Were's your dignity? How many years did we lament for a rear wheel drive v-8? Whats wrong with Challenger?
What could be more boring than a swollen azz honda? Remember Pearl Harbor! Sorry I registered my "69.

You're sorry you registered your '69 because the owner of the registry bought a Honda? Dude, you need to grow up. Chris and his registry has helped a lot of people, myself included. And Chris is always ready to answer a question, and never complains about it. Believe me, I've asked him a lot of stupid questions. And mentioning Pearl Harbor? Give it a rest already. Kick this tool off the site, please.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Its all good guys....cant please everyone (although I wasnt trying to please anyone but myself )

Thanks to all for the kudos

[elanmars]

Were's your dignity? How many years did we lament for a rear wheel drive v-8? Whats wrong with Challenger?
What could be more boring than a swollen azz honda? Remember Pearl Harbor! Sorry I registered my "69.

so Japanese shouldn't buy American cars? "Remember Hiroshima!" 

That Honda is probably more American than that so called 06 Charger anyway!

[Ghoste]

Hard to say, Japan doesn't typically make it too easy for other countries to sell their products there.

[captaindodge]

No bsakal, we are not going to "give it a rest already" on December 7. It is Pearl Harbor day in the U.S. And I certainly do believe you asked Chris a lot of stupid questions. But Troy, you want to commend him for being a martyr for his family....he just said "(although I wasn't trying to please anyone but myself)". By the way Chris knew to put on the flame suit when he started this so let him speak for himself.

[Chris G.]

No bsakal, we are not going to "give it a rest already" on December 7. It is Pearl Harbor day in the U.S. And I certainly do believe you asked Chris a lot of stupid questions. But Troy, you want to commend him for being a martyr for his family....he just said "(although I wasn't trying to please anyone but myself)". By the way Chris knew to put on the flame suit when he started this so let him speak for himself.

You are a complete tool. If you tell me you're over 15, I will be shocked. Go away already, you and your 12 posts won't be missed.

[resq302]

Chris,

Congrats on the new car and best of luck with it.  I, personally am not a fan of that styling of car, but again, I was not the one who bought the car.  If you liked it and you bought it, then you did the right thing for you!  I was never personally a fan of the 4 door charger basically cause I thought it brought the charger name down a notch.  After owning a complete piece of crap 2005 ram hemi quad cab that had nothing but problems, I started to shy away from Chrysler newer products once they got bought out by Daimler.

Again, only you can justify what your needs are and if this car suites you best, then kudos!  I bought a 2005 F-150 FX-4 truck after my dodge incident because I thought it was far superior compared to every other truck out there.  Not only did it tow more but seemed to handle better on the road than any other truck I test drove.  Again, the vehicle that you choose has to suite you since most of us spend more time in our cars traveling anymore than we do working on them.

Good luck with it, and hopefully the people that have a bug up their ass with this topic take a piss in the wind!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

No bsakal, we are not going to "give it a rest already" on December 7. It is Pearl Harbor day in the U.S. And I certainly do believe you asked Chris a lot of stupid questions. But Troy, you want to commend him for being a martyr for his family....he just said "(although I wasn't trying to please anyone but myself)". By the way Chris knew to put on the flame suit when he started this so let him speak for himself.

No I wasn't trying to please anyone on THIS SITE....clear enough for you?  My family is quite pleased thank you....well except my older daughter.  She liked the attention she got when I pick her up from high school.  I think its better this way now...outta ammo for the shotgun

I put the "flame suit" on for my friends...not for a dolt that has to bring up Pearl Harbor because someone bought a foreign car.

PS---the sad part is that El Capitan well over 15

PSS--we're done here.  Gotta love this place