If you could walk into a Dodge Dealership and buy a brand-new Charger, what.....

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

If you could walk into a Dodge Dealership and buy a brand-new Charger, what would it be?


Year / Model / Options  

- COST IS A FACTOR - Keep it realistic to what you think you could afford today  


I'll go first...

Walking into the Dodge dealership, I'd order the following:

• 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
  
  SE Package
  Automatic
  Console
  Bucket Seats
  A/C
  AM / FM / 8 Track
  3 Spd wipers
  6 way seat
  Disc Brakes
  R/S O/S mirror
  Stripe delete
  T5 or T7  Copper or Bronze
  Black interior
  Black top
  Road wheels

Ordered late, to get headrests at no cost


I may change my order before it's accepted by production control though



What would you buy??

[Ghoste]

Good question and I have thought of it many times.  I would want the 1969 Hemi RT and could likely swing the payments but being who I am where money is concerned there is a very good chance I would settle for a Super Bee.

[Paul G]

71 Super Bee, 440 6 pack, 4 spd, with PS, PB, and AC.

[DAY CLONA]

1970 Daytona

[bad_habits]

Black 68, Black top & interior. R/T Package, 440 4-speed. Boy I wish I could order that now, save me from building it myself

[RallyeMike]

Since I'd be moaning about how crappy the "new" cars are and touting the wonderful features of my 57 Dodge D 500, I'd never have bought one....

[bordin34]

I wouldn't be able to afford one.

[super77se]

 well since we are talking fantasy here or a dream come true then so would have to be my order...... next to the 71 daytona and maybe a 71 RR superbird i think a 1977 426 HEMI 4 speed dana charger daytona would be in order ........or ON order....or maybe if i just dug a little deeper.... UGH not working CRAP

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

Mr.norm's ordered 1969 dodge daytona F6 green w/F8 vinyl/cloth buddy seat interior 426 hemi 727 column shift 4:10 gears ,dealer installed white vinyl roof and white daytona stripe and wing, v-21 hood treatment w/hemi call outs,Ansen slots on redline tires.

[Fred]

Me, I'd order a 68 R/T SE  Hemi 4speed dana rear, in triple black.

[ChargerD100]

Hemi Charger 500 4 speed, F8 with a red stripe and red interior, Tic-Toc-Tac, Hurst Shifter, steel wheels with Dog Dish Caps, and factory added Hood pins   

[67440chrg]

I think I would have to go back a little more. 1963 Plymouth Savoy,426 max wedge,13.5:1 comp,425 Hp,4 speed,410 sure grip factory race car red with white stripes down the top and deck lid.$2313.00 delivered. I can dream cant I.
Sorry its not a charger.

[Dans 68]

1968 XP 383 4-bbl 4-speed, QQ-1, white interior (C6C), vinyl top delete, with A/C, PB, PW, PS, high performance axle (3.55 axle with sure grip, high capacity radiator, 7-blade slip drive fan with shroud), light package, bucket seats (no console), automatic speed control, AM radio w/stereo tape player, rear speaker, rear window defroster, 3-speed wiper, front disk brakes, tinted glass all around, remote left mirror, manual right mirror, hood mounted turn signals, wood-grain steering wheel, front and rear shoulder belts, head restraints, tic-toc-tac, undercoating w/hood pad, 70-amp battery, firm ride shock absorbers, chrome road wheels, and F70x14 Red Streak tires. Oh, and a locking gas cap. 

I think I covered everything....   

Dan

[TheGhost]

1973 SE 318 auto.  Green with black interior.

[41husk]

Four speed Hemi Daytona

[NYCMille]

yeah... what he said.

[Orange_Crush]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

[Chryco Psycho]

Well given current & lifelong budget & would get a schwinn bike with the console shfiter & 60 Year payments
I f I could actually have ever afforded a new car 71 FC7 Charger R/T 440+6 4 spd sunroof black leather interior ,3.54 dana , hideaway grille , air grabber hood .

[41husk]

Chryco, if you charged one dollar for every piece of info you have shared with the members here, you would be able to buy what ever you wanted and I for one thank you

[XS29LA47V21]

Since I'd be moaning about how crappy the "new" cars are and touting the wonderful features of my 57 Dodge D 500, I'd never have bought one....

Mike, slightly confused here? 

Budget and future tainted views aside.
69 White Charger, either 500  or RTSE, very hard from my three brain cells to make that discussion (today)
black int
black stripe
If RTSE then have to be V21 hood treatment & vinyl top delete, hmm maybe vinyl top would be ok if SUNROOF.
If 500, still want the SE please
440-auto
six way seat
FM
cruz
AC
  Not power windows 
trac pac (dana)

ok.... maybe black car?

[Chryco Psycho]

Chryco, if you charged one dollar for every piece of info you have shared with the members here, you would be able to buy what ever you wanted and I for one thank you

Well I guess I set the wrong precedent early on , I should have charged $1 for each answer !!
Having said that I do accept donations anytime LOL

[Ponch ®]

Since I'd be moaning about how crappy the "new" cars are and touting the wonderful features of my 57 Dodge D 500, I'd never have bought one....

"A Charger? What is this GTO wanna be monstrosity? It's as big as a tank! Dodge hasn't made a REAL car since the Model 30"

[Kern Dog]

In the fall of 1967 I was 2 years old, but  regardless......
I'd order up a '68 R/T with triple blackand BB stripe delete, dual mirrors, 6 way seat with leather, Magnum Road wheels and of course, the HEMI. Yeah, its very similar to the Bullitt car. I'm an automatic guy, so a 727 would be my choice. Oh yeah, and a 4.10 Dana.
In the fall of 1969 with the '68 car safely at home, I'd return to order a 1970 R/T SE with the 440 six pack. This would help because everyone always asks if the 440 in my current Charger is a 440 six pack. I'd dress this fantasy car out with Plum Crazy with Black BB stripe and interior, dual painted mirrors that are NOT even available yet, 6 way power seat (Possible?) Power windows, AM/FM stereo, 15" rally wheels. Dana with 3.54 gears too.

[69bronzeT5]

1969 Charger R/T SE
426 HEMI 4 speed
Black w/ blue interior, black vinyl top and stripe delete
Body coloured steel wheels w/ dog dishes
Sunroof
Luggage rack
8-track player
P31 Power windows
Chrome rocker sill moldings
Remote dual mirrors
A01 Light group
A34 Super Track Pak option (4.10 gear ration, Dana60, power disc brakes etc)
J46 Locking gas cap
G11 tinted glass- all
L31 hood mounted turn signals
N85 Tic Toc Tac
S81 Wood-grain steering wheel



I just quickly went through a 1969 Charger option booklet and chose what I liked. I'm sure some of the stuff isn't available together though and I'm sure I double ordered a few things

[69 OUR/TEA]

The funny thing about asking a question like this is most are replying with todays thoughts in mind,Hemi this,Daytona that,sixpack,4speed,etc....Truth is,if this is how we thought in 1969,there would be way more Hemi cars,Daytonas,etc made than there were.NTM,the insurance rates at that time were killing people.And if there were a boatload out there,they might not be as fun today to hunt down and own.
Some of the older members can probably recollect some and chime in as they remember.

Anyway,here is my pick......just as you see in my avatar, 3X9 R/T,even though mine is an R/T SE,loaded,and on the column,would have opted to "NOT"  have a couple of the options mine does have such as: No A/C(clutters up the engine bay),no SE option(don't really care for the woodgrain),and have the floor shift.So this is how I would have bought one:

    Triple black R/T
    Stripe delete (love the V88 emblem only on black cars)
    440
    727 auto on the floor
    Tic-Tock
    PDB
    PS
    PW (love rolling down all 4 windows from one spot)
    Road wheels with redlines
    Am/FM
         

       But..........that would have been a younger me buying like that,and now alittle older,I actually have a change of heart on the A/C,as it will probably be real nice when working properly for them hot days when out there driving it,even though I still say it clutters up the engine bay.And as I don't care for the look of the column shift,I do like the buddy seat serving as an armrest vs. the console with nothing to rest on ,like a modern car.
As far as the R/T SE part,prefer the look of the reg dash plates instead of woodgrain,but do like the leather seats and pedal dress up,as well as the SE script on the roof,NTM nice ring when you say " R/T SE" LOL

  Basically,I'm very happy and could'nt ask for more than I have now.

[Rustymuscle]

Knowing how they sat on lots for years, I'd walk into a lot in 1972 or 1973 and pick up - if available, of course - a '70 Charger R/T, Hemi or 440 Six-Pack, 4-speed, Dana 60 or a '70 Superbird equally equipped. That is, if price is still a factor.

[tan top]

 got the charger i have always wanted  but  !! two more choices would be  

     69 C500  J code & a four speed    Y2   black interior  
        69 Daytona J code & a four speed   Y2   black interior  

[chrisII]

going by price and practicality..i would probably buy my first charger new, A 74 SE 318 with that cool black cloth interior and the split bench seat and the topper type roof. difference would be i would go for a metallic grey or silver. I don't know what the options were in 74. if i could have that car new today i would drive it till i die! by far the nicest handling and driving car Ive ever driven. it was like driving a fast caddy with good gas mileage and it was cool! I loved everything but the rust lol.
    If i could afford it i would have gone to a 360 4bbl and the SE broham model
 

[UH60L]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

Well, I imagine if that we "really" true, there would be no reason to ponder the original question, now would there?

You'll note the O/P didn't ask: "if you could walk into a dealerhsip and order whatever Dodge is throwing the "charger" badge on these days, what would it be?".........

Please, don't make me go over the sedan forums and counter-troll..... 

[71gtx]

a 71 se  440 4bbl 4speed 354 dana 60 fc7  black int pw  ps pdb sun roof tips  15x7 rallye s tint glass   

[TheGhost]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

Well, I imagine if that we "really" true, there would be no reason to ponder the original question, now would there?

You'll note the O/P didn't ask: "if you could walk into a dealerhsip and order whatever Dodge is throwing the "charger" badge on these days, what would it be?".........

Please, don't make me go over the sedan forums and counter-troll..... 

God forbid someone actually have a different opinion than you.

[Orange_Crush]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

Well, I imagine if that we "really" true, there would be no reason to ponder the original question, now would there?

You'll note the O/P didn't ask: "if you could walk into a dealerhsip and order whatever Dodge is throwing the "charger" badge on these days, what would it be?".........

Please, don't make me go over the sedan forums and counter-troll..... 

Go ahead!  Since I'm not on the LX forums, It would make no difference to me one way or the other. 

In any case, its not trolling if its true, my friend.  You can go into any dealer and order a brand new Dodge Charger.  You may not like the fact that its called a Dodge Charger...but Dodge Makes it and they badged it as a "Charger" so...its a Dodge Charger.  The '87 Charger 2.2 was ALSO a Dodge Charger as was the '77 luxo-barge.

In any case.  If I could walk into a dealership and buy ANY Charger new...it would STILL be a new SRT-8 with the 8-speed transmission.  Its faster, quicker, handles better, and is more luxurious than any Charger ever built. 

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

In any case.  If I could walk into a dealership and buy ANY Charger new...it would STILL be a new SRT-8 with the 8-speed transmission.  Its faster, quicker, handles better, and is more luxurious than any Charger ever built. 

If that's really what you want, then it's cool... One thing is for sure, what it lacks in style is made up by its longevity and rust prevention measures from Dodge

[1969chargerrtse]

Knowing what I know today, a Hemi Daytona 4 Spd car. But realistically a T5 R/T SE 4 Spd car, fully loaded except sunroof. White top, interior and stripe. Still not sure I want the Hemi?

[1969chargerrtse]

Me, I'd order a 68 R/T SE  Hemi 4speed dana rear, in triple black.

Ummmm Fred. Ya know they never made 68 Chargers with the SE option?
   

[irish_in_ny]

I'd order a 1973 Charger SE Brougham
-Black Vinyl roof
-Parchment exterior paint (L4)
-Parchment interior
-Centre console
-Automatic
-A/C
-318 C.I
-Sunroof
-Disc Brakes
-AM/FM 8 track
-Power windows
-Bucket seats
-Rallye Dash

I think that about covers it haha. 

[Fred]

Me, I'd order a 68 R/T SE  Hemi 4speed dana rear, in triple black.

Ummmm Fred. Ya know they never made 68 Chargers with the SE option?
   

OLD & CONFUSED!!     ha ha!!
I actually wondered about that as I was writing it...........still a man can dream.

[71charger]

hands down SUPERBIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont care what it got as long as it runs 

[UH60L]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

Well, I imagine if that we "really" true, there would be no reason to ponder the original question, now would there?

You'll note the O/P didn't ask: "if you could walk into a dealerhsip and order whatever Dodge is throwing the "charger" badge on these days, what would it be?".........

Please, don't make me go over the sedan forums and counter-troll..... 

God forbid someone actually have a different opinion than you.

Right back at ya, minus the "god" crap.

[UH60L]

2013 SRT-8.  Black or silver with red interior, 8-speed ZF transmission.

O wait...I CAN walk into a dealership and buy a brand new Charger!

Well, I imagine if that we "really" true, there would be no reason to ponder the original question, now would there?

You'll note the O/P didn't ask: "if you could walk into a dealerhsip and order whatever Dodge is throwing the "charger" badge on these days, what would it be?".........

Please, don't make me go over the sedan forums and counter-troll..... 

Go ahead!  Since I'm not on the LX forums, It would make no difference to me one way or the other. 

In any case, its not trolling if its true, my friend.  You can go into any dealer and order a brand new Dodge Charger.  You may not like the fact that its called a Dodge Charger...but Dodge Makes it and they badged it as a "Charger" so...its a Dodge Charger.  The '87 Charger 2.2 was ALSO a Dodge Charger as was the '77 luxo-barge.

In any case.  If I could walk into a dealership and buy ANY Charger new...it would STILL be a new SRT-8 with the 8-speed transmission.  Its faster, quicker, handles better, and is more luxurious than any Charger ever built. 

Nothing you posted changes the fact that the original poster did not have that car, whatever dodge calls it, in mind when making this thread.  You knew that, and you trolled the thread anyway.  You may not like the fact that you were called on it, but you were.

And admittedly, I took the bait.  Doen't make what I posted wrong, just means I was one of the only ones to square you away, everyone else just ignored you.  Admittedly, they were the smart ones.

Where did that ignore button go......

[TheGhost]

How do you know what the original poster had in mind?

Get off your high horse, before you fall off and hurt yourself.

[kokxville]

69 triple black R/T Hemi 4 speed 3.54 Dana 

[Paul G]

Forgiveness is a wonderful thing! We didnt like the fact that the Charger name was going on a sedan, but it did, and it was a long time ago now. Lets move on people. Whats done is done.

BTW, I did walk in to a Dodge dealership and buy a new Charger, three years ago. It's a better full size sedan than what Chevy and Ford were offering, and at a better price. Consistant with what Dodge has done since it's beginning.

Can we get over it now please.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

But realistically a T5 R/T SE 4 Spd car, fully loaded except sunroof. White top, interior and stripe. Still not sure I want the Hemi?

Sounds nice! 

[SBBob]

My dad tried to talk me into a 70 - 500 - 318 A/T car.  Bought a 70 Roadrunner instead.  As for a Charger:     1970, R/T SE, 440 six pack, 4 speed, 3.54 dana, Go Mango, white buckets with buddy seat, white vinyl top, PS, PB (Discs), am/8 track and power windows.

[Orange_Crush]

Nothing you posted changes the fact that the original poster did not have that car, whatever dodge calls it, in mind when making this thread.  You knew that, and you trolled the thread anyway.  You may not like the fact that you were called on it, but you were.

And admittedly, I took the bait.  Doen't make what I posted wrong, just means I was one of the only ones to square you away, everyone else just ignored you.  Admittedly, they were the smart ones.

Where did that ignore button go......

Trolling?  Perhaps.

I will admit to getting some enjoyment out of raising the hackles of the "not a real charger" crowd.

In this case, however, I actually posted the truth.  I really can't think of a Charger that I would rather own new than the current SRT-8.

Would I sell my '70 R/T in order to buy one?  Nope. Aside from having a certain amount of sentimental value to me, I can't buy a new '70 R/T so really, the point is moot.  That being said...there is not a single Charger built between 1966 and 1988 that comes anywhere close to matching the new car in terms of performance.

If that bugs you, hey...don't shoot the messenger.  If you want to ignore me, go ahead but I can't help you with the location of that "ignote user" button.  I've never used it.  There have been members that made me consider it, but in the end, I've always likened it to sticking my fingers in my ears and shouting "LALALALALALALA I CANT HEAR YOU!!!!"

[69_500]

Well it would be a Daytona for sure. If I was to order it would be Q5 with black interior and a 4 speed.

You guys that have posted so far that you could not get a Hemi in a RT/SE in 1969. Only one engine choice for RT/SE in 69.

[F8-4life]

I'd walk in to the dodge dealership.... then walk over to my friends at plymouth  and order that Petty blue Hemi 4 speed Superbird they never made.

[moparstuart]

I'd walk in to the dodge dealership.... then walk over to my friends at plymouth  and order that Petty blue Hemi 4 speed Superbird they never made.