Hi and....

[dodgeonmymind]

HEAVY sigh,
I'm a newbie to American cars and I just purchased a MINT 2007 Charger with 50k. I've owned it for TWO weeks and last night coming out of 24hr fitness it wouldn't come out of park. Unbelievable really. My FIRST American owned car. Not off to a good start here folks. I see that this is a common problem. While stuck there at 24hr the tow truck came and had a black gentleman come over and say "stuck in park?" I turned and said how did you know? He said " I had mine get stuck in a drive thru couple weeks ago!" He turned to leave in his Very nice R/T. Then the tow truck driver said the same thing. "I tow couple of these a week. Magnums, chargers, " I forgot what other one he mentioned. Unbelievable. So now it's back at the dealership and I hope they fix this as I was given a 2yr 100k warranty.

So without to much drama. A toast to American engineering. I look forward to future discussion.

[Brock Samson]

Welcome but you'll get more Info. and sympathy on one of the LX sites or Allpar.com..

[Budnicks]

welcome to the Dodge Charger forum..

[twodko]

Sorry to hear your sedan's problem. It'll be something simple and cheap I hope. FYI this forum is geared to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Chargers.

[Tilar]

Sorry to hear your sedan's problem. It'll be something simple and cheap I hope. FYI this forum is geared to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Chargers.

And i've never heard of that problem with one of the above mentioned Chargers.   

[dodgeonmymind]

Save the sympathy for the Pope. My apologies for posting in the wrong area. Wrong forum!
But good news should be posted as well as rants and give credit to those that deserve it. Nissan/Mazda of Elk grove called and the service manager stated that they have taken care of the bill and the car would be ready at the end of closing. How cool is that? Don't run into that often. So off to get my Dodge! Woot woot.
Anyhow take care all!

[Cooter]

This is why I refuse to own a newer Mercedes/ERR Dodge Charger...Too much of this BS electronic crap on 'em...Sorry you had to find out that these electronic newer cars are a pita...Maybe trying a 1969 Charger next time might give you a better experience...

[lisiecki1]

This is why I refuse to own a newer Mercedes/ERR Dodge Charger...Too much of this BS electronic crap on 'em...Sorry you had to find out that these electronic newer cars are a pita...Maybe trying a 1969 Charger next time might give you a better experience...

It'll definately put a bigger smile on your face.

[Ponch ®]

HEAVY sigh,
I'm a newbie to American cars and I just purchased a MINT 2007 Charger with 50k. I've owned it for TWO weeks and last night coming out of 24hr fitness it wouldn't come out of park. Unbelievable really. My FIRST American owned car. Not off to a good start here folks. I see that this is a common problem. While stuck there at 24hr the tow truck came and had a black gentleman come over and say "stuck in park?" I turned and said how did you know? He said " I had mine get stuck in a drive thru couple weeks ago!" He turned to leave in his Very nice R/T. Then the tow truck driver said the same thing. "I tow couple of these a week. Magnums, chargers, " I forgot what other one he mentioned. Unbelievable. So now it's back at the dealership and I hope they fix this as I was given a 2yr 100k warranty.

So without to much drama. A toast to American engineering. I look forward to future discussion.

I see the "Pink Thingy" strikes again. It's a cheap piece of plastic in the shifter assembly that tends to break - a fairly common issue with 2005-2007 LXs (they fixed it on 08s-up). It's a cheap and easy fix, but it never breaks while it's conveniently parked in your driveway or garage, so you're often left stranded somewhere and have to get it towed, etc...which is what really makes it a PITA.

Here's what I'm talking about:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/f90/cant-shift-out-park-into-gear-pink-thingy-replacement-234335/

Head on over to LXForums (im on there as well) and do some digging. There are several threads explaining the problem and how to fix it. There is also a vendor that makes a Billet piece that will NOT break.

with that said, welcome to the forum. Stick around...even if you don't own a classic charger, maybe the bug will bite you after spending some time here.

[twodko]

Save the sympathy for the Pope. My apologies for posting in the wrong area. Wrong forum!
But good news should be posted as well as rants and give credit to those that deserve it. Nissan/Mazda of Elk grove called and the service manager stated that they have taken care of the bill and the car would be ready at the end of closing. How cool is that? Don't run into that often. So off to get my Dodge! Woot woot.
Anyhow take care all!

No apologies necessary, if some one this forum can help they surely will. That's great news and NO cash outta pocket! Motor on bro.

[dodgeonmymind]

Pinch, Thank you for the link. That will prove invaluable down the road. I made a printout and stuck it in the glove compartment.
Twodko I will indeed "motor on" to the LX forums if...I..can..get..the..car..into..gear
and one day I may own a 69 Charger. Sigh, one day.
Cheers!
DoBu.

[doctor4766]

Yep nice work Pinch 


dodgeonmymind I'm glad they fixed it for ya and for free too!
You might wait a little while before you take a spin in an older Charger though. They're very addictive and you might find yourself wanting one!! At least wait til you've clocked up a few k's on the newie so you get your money's worth. 

[Budnicks]

HEAVY sigh,
I'm a newbie to American cars and I just purchased a MINT 2007 Charger with 50k. I've owned it for TWO weeks and last night coming out of 24hr fitness it wouldn't come out of park. Unbelievable really. My FIRST American owned car. Not off to a good start here folks. I see that this is a common problem. While stuck there at 24hr the tow truck came and had a black gentleman come over and say "stuck in park?" I turned and said how did you know? He said " I had mine get stuck in a drive thru couple weeks ago!" He turned to leave in his Very nice R/T. Then the tow truck driver said the same thing. "I tow couple of these a week. Magnums, chargers, " I forgot what other one he mentioned. Unbelievable. So now it's back at the dealership and I hope they fix this as I was given a 2yr 100k warranty.

So without to much drama. A toast to American engineering. I look forward to future discussion.

I see the "Pink Thingy" strikes again. It's a cheap piece of plastic in the shifter assembly that tends to break - a fairly common issue with 2005-2007 LXs (they fixed it on 08s-up). It's a cheap and easy fix, but it never breaks while it's conveniently parked in your driveway or garage, so you're often left stranded somewhere and have to get it towed, etc...which is what really makes it a PITA.

Here's what I'm talking about:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/f90/cant-shift-out-park-into-gear-pink-thingy-replacement-234335/

Head on over to LXForums (im on there as well) and do some digging. There are several threads explaining the problem and how to fix it. There is also a vendor that makes a Billet piece that will NOT break.

with that said, welcome to the forum. Stick around...even if you don't own a classic charger, maybe the bug will bite you after spending some time here.

Good to see someone can help this guy.. never owned 1 had no idea ...

[Ponch ®]

Good to see someone can help this guy.. never owned 1 had no idea ...

well, someone has to show some hospitality and not be a dick to the guy...

[bull]

Good to see someone can help this guy.. never owned 1 had no idea ...

well, someone has to show some hospitality and not be a dick to the guy...

C'mon, Pinch. No one is being a dick here.

[moparstuart]

Good to see someone can help this guy.. never owned 1 had no idea ...

well, someone has to show some hospitality and not be a dick to the guy...

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Good to see someone can help this guy.. never owned 1 had no idea ...

well, someone has to show some hospitality and not be a dick to the guy...

C'mon, Pinch. No one is being a dick here.

Yeah.  Come on now, "Pinch."



I'm sorry, maybe this is just funny to me, but come on....

[UH60L]

"I see the "Pink Thingy" strikes again. It's a cheap piece of plastic in the shifter assembly that......"


Ok, forget anything negative I've ever said about the 2006 to 2011 sedan.  This beats them all:

No Dodge Charger would ever have a "Pink Thingy"!!!!