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Started by Ghoste, August 01, 2012, 01:40:03 PM

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Ghoste

August 01, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
What is it about the 4th gens that gets them a bad rap from some aorund here?  Is it styling or marketing?  Because powertrain was largely the same as it was for the 73-74 Chargers was it not?
Personally I think it was the way they were marketed with a font change for the Charger script and a push to just going out on the town.  I'm one of the ones who refers to them as Disco-Chargers but I don't dislike the looks of them.  A two door, rear wheel drive, V8 powered Dodge, why should it be so different?

twodko

#1
August 01, 2012, 01:54:20 PM
I dunno Ghoste, for me I just don't care for the body style. I think they took a dive on the ugly side. :shruggy:
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TheGhost

#2
August 01, 2012, 02:32:09 PM
Were they offered with a 440?
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chargerboy69

#3
August 01, 2012, 02:36:42 PM
I have really started to like that body style.  I will take a Magnum with T-tops.  :2thumbs:
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moparstuart

#4
August 01, 2012, 03:11:40 PM
Quote from: chargerboy69 on August 01, 2012, 02:36:42 PM
I have really started to like that body style.  I will take a Magnum with T-tops.  :2thumbs:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:   i like them better then 3 gens    :flame: :flame: :flame:  flame suite on   :rofl: :nana:
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Tilar

#5
August 01, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
If they had modeled the 2nd gen B bodies after a plymouth fury or a Dodge Polara and put a side or tail stripe on it, would you like it as much as what it really, truly is? The 4th gen Charger, while it really doesn't look bad by any means; is nothing more than a Cordoba with stripes.
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74bluecharger440

#6
August 01, 2012, 04:21:20 PM
assho;es

ACUDANUT

#8
August 01, 2012, 04:35:13 PM
I think Stuart started that. :shruggy:

moparstuart

#9
August 01, 2012, 04:55:29 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on August 01, 2012, 04:35:13 PM
I think Stuart started that. :shruggy:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:  too each there own you guys i'm sure dont like what i do    :icon_smile_big:
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Daytona R/T SE

#10
August 01, 2012, 05:07:25 PM
The Ol' lady just ordered a pizza... ;)

BB1

#11
August 01, 2012, 05:23:47 PM
It's call an opinion, no need to fly off the handle with the A word.

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Cooter

#12
August 01, 2012, 05:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tilar on August 01, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
If they had modeled the 2nd gen B bodies after a plymouth fury or a Dodge Polara and put a side or tail stripe on it, would you like it as much as what it really, truly is? The 4th gen Charger, while it really doesn't look bad by any means; is nothing more than a Cordoba with stripes.

EXACTLY! Just like the 5th Gen. Chargers are nothing more than Intrepids with a Hemi. it wasn't limited to Mopar that got a "Bad Rap" during those "Big Bumper" years. Heavy, Massively underpowered, and basically, looks like your grandfathers Charger, with it's "Rich Corinthian Leather" interior.
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TheGhost

#13
August 01, 2012, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Cooter on August 01, 2012, 05:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tilar on August 01, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
If they had modeled the 2nd gen B bodies after a plymouth fury or a Dodge Polara and put a side or tail stripe on it, would you like it as much as what it really, truly is? The 4th gen Charger, while it really doesn't look bad by any means; is nothing more than a Cordoba with stripes.

EXACTLY! Just like the 5th Gen. Chargers are nothing more than Intrepids with a Hemi.

Sounds like a fun car to me. :shruggy:
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

Budnicks

#14
August 01, 2012, 05:35:45 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on August 01, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
What is it about the 4th gens that gets them a bad rap from some aorund here?  Is it styling or marketing?  Because powertrain was largely the same as it was for the 73-74 Chargers was it not?
Personally I think it was the way they were marketed with a font change for the Charger script and a push to just going out on the town.  I'm one of the ones who refers to them as Disco-Chargers but I don't dislike the looks of them.  A two door, rear wheel drive, V8 powered Dodge, why should it be so different?
I'm not a big fan, of them, but some guys love them, opinions will vary vastly... here are a few...
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Cooter

#15
August 01, 2012, 05:36:21 PM
Quote from: TheGhost on August 01, 2012, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Cooter on August 01, 2012, 05:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tilar on August 01, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
If they had modeled the 2nd gen B bodies after a plymouth fury or a Dodge Polara and put a side or tail stripe on it, would you like it as much as what it really, truly is? The 4th gen Charger, while it really doesn't look bad by any means; is nothing more than a Cordoba with stripes.

EXACTLY! Just like the 5th Gen. Chargers are nothing more than Intrepids with a Hemi.

Sounds like a fun car to me. :shruggy:

And that is the very reason they are selling/sold at all. People are/were willing to settle for anything they can/could get their hands on just like they did back when the fourth gens came out. "Well, it is RWD, and it can have a BB 400, so I guess this is as good as it gets"....I refuse to "Settle" because that's all "Chrysler/Fiat/Mercedes whatever has to offer for my $60K....It better look a far bit better than the sh*t they are calling Darts, Chargers, etc. today for me to Buy one, but I'm only one person so the rest that will buy will make it a ""Hit" regardless.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

twodko

#16
August 01, 2012, 06:06:08 PM
They look like a Ford LTD
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hatersaurusrex

#17
August 01, 2012, 06:13:33 PM
I think they almost win the ugly race between the LTD, Thunderbird, and Monte Carlo, but the Monte takes the cake for me:



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1974dodgecharger

#18
August 01, 2012, 09:27:21 PM
Quote from: Cooter on August 01, 2012, 05:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tilar on August 01, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
If they had modeled the 2nd gen B bodies after a plymouth fury or a Dodge Polara and put a side or tail stripe on it, would you like it as much as what it really, truly is? The 4th gen Charger, while it really doesn't look bad by any means; is nothing more than a Cordoba with stripes.

EXACTLY! Just like the 5th Gen. Chargers are nothing more than Intrepids with a Hemi. it wasn't limited to Mopar that got a "Bad Rap" during those "Big Bumper" years. Heavy, Massively underpowered, and basically, looks like your grandfathers Charger, with it's "Rich Corinthian Leather" interior.

Thats utter BS on your part...the new chargers are not like the INtrepids at all....WHO KNEW BALL GAME OF ARGUMENT THERE BUDDIE!!!  You have went to a new low and now we are gonna fight over this. The new chargers are just that CHARGERS BY WHATS HIS NAME RALPH GUILLIES or something. They are the ultimate chargers in the chargers line up..........



























































kidding they are more like the



AVENGERS

BB1

#19
August 01, 2012, 09:30:37 PM
If you guys can't tell the differance... wow just wow. I love them 4 gen.   :coolgleamA:
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twodko

#20
August 01, 2012, 09:31:45 PM
Not. Those new dodge sedans.......fail. Now, give me a late 300 and I'll be happy.
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

moparstuart

#21
August 01, 2012, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: twodko on August 01, 2012, 09:31:45 PM
Not. Those new dodge sedans.......fail. Now, give me a late 300 and I'll be happy.
those are actually 6th gen charger the 5th gen where the little shelbys 
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twodko

#22
August 01, 2012, 10:43:00 PM
I forgot about those.  :scratchchin:
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carsnguitars

#23
August 01, 2012, 10:44:19 PM
[I have really started to like that body style.  I will take a Magnum with T-tops.  :2thumbs:
[/quote] :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:   i like them better then 3 gens    :flame: :flame: :flame:  flame suite on   :rofl: :nana:
[/quote]

You must be old and dont have your glasses on!

TK73

#24
August 01, 2012, 11:17:03 PM
Cordoba fan here so the "Charger" model is cool with me.

400 biggest option on 'em, most 318 and 360. Drivetrain and suspension basically the same as 3rd gen.
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