2009 Dodge Challenger

Rating from Tiger's Boy

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"If you just like the looks get the Se model. It will save you thousand$. If you like the feel and experience of driving a true muscle car then pony up a few more dollars and get the R/T model. It can come with todays conveniences (like heated seats, sunroof, side curtain airbags, etc.) but still feel like it stepped out of old Detroit ready to R-U-M-B-L-E-!!! I drove a 2010 Challenger SE (lightly used) for a month and enjoyed it quite a bit. People would stop to comment on how cool it looked but eventually would ask me about performance. Sadly, that's where my love affair with the SE ended. The SE is all Show-No Go. Realizing that my relationship with the SE would never grow past the "Just Good Friends" stage I ventured out into the car market again. This time armed with the knowledge learned from costly experience, I set my sights (and checking account balance) higher and went in search of the HEMI! My search for true love was quick. Just a few cities away I found her, a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T, bright orange, who I call Tiger. Grrrrrrrrrr! She'll make your heart race! Although she looked very similar to SE, her racing stripes told me she was not a plain Jane. After gently urging her through a few miles of a "test drive" I knew all I needed to know about my Tiger. She was a real BEAST inside! The R/T is not the meek but personable SE, nor is it the pricey SrT8. It is the perfect combination of Sunday School Teacher and Bad Girl. I got the 5-speed automatic w/sport shifting. The 6-speed manual may be more fun but that is personal preference. Either way you get @ 375 hp if you want it, or the miserly 25mpg (same as SE) if you so choose. At this early stage in our relationship, I only give my baby PREMIUM gasoline and she, in turn, is always ready to run the streets with me, driving all the old men crazy. Perhaps after the Honeymoon we'll settle-down and be more conservative but for now it's PEDAL TO THE METAL !"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from 1986442

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		1 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"So I got off my high horse and thought i'd try something other then GM's finest cars and go with a Mopar... BIG MISTAKE!!!! Exterior styling is EXACTLY like the 1 from the 70's (doesnt Mopar know how to re-design anything???) and ugh. Thats not all of it, also not as good performance as the newer Camaro but I must say these seats are comfortable enough to be a daily driven car, just unfortunate that the MPG's are AWFUL. This is far from an ugly car, its just Mopar/Dodge has no immagination at all! Too heavy, and yeah this is gonna be traded in for probably a 2010 Camaro SS or if Chevy gives the 2011 Camaro the Z28. I'll just have to bare with this in the meen time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from KartMan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had my SRT for 8 months now, and it's always fun to drive. It makes my weekends so much more enjoyable. Don't buy this car if you don't want people drooling over the car and asking questions each time you stop and the gas station. Dodge has hit a home run with the Challenger. There's nothing on the road today that is more satisfying to drive and look at!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Jessie

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"okay i have a kid who just started going to school. All moms and dads drive boring cars. I am a cool rock-n-roll mom. Why should i settle for a boring car? So i bought this car so i can pass down to my kid when he turns 16! AND IT IS men magnet car! So people, GET THE CAR!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from avgjoe

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Car gets the thumbs-up even from the younger set that wasn't around for the first generation. Excellent power on regular fuel, even though mid grade is recommended. If you are looking for MPG, this is probably not the car you're looking for but 23+ hwy isn't bad! Interior is very comfortable on long trips, faux carbon fiber on console a nice touch, but instrument panel could use some upgrading, looks bland especially around gauges. V8 drive train is bullet proof. Nice exhaust burble around 2300 RPM. This car is holding its value in the market. Wouldn't be suprised if V8 powered examples become collectible in the future."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from car lover

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"get more attention in this car, than any car i ever owned. Iwould recomened this car to any one.try one"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Car guy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have an '09 R/T Classic in the B5 blue with the 5.7 hemi. The car is very comfortable, quiet and roomy. The performance is great and highway economy is as high as 26 mpg with an automatic. The car handles great for its size, but it is considerably larger & heavier than competitors. I get compliments from people of all ages. Some younger fans were hanging out the windows to yell their appreciation of it's style. Cons are rear vision issues and rear seat entry, but the rear seat is very comfortable for extended rides."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Avgjoe

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is the most fun ownership experience I've had since buying my 300C! Even the younger set looks twice, and they wern't around when the originals came out. The R/T is a great balance between performance and affordability. Interior is comfortable, but the black leather gets hot in the summer sun. Decent gas mileage, but that isn't the reason you buy a vehicle like this. Looked at the competition, The Mopar came out on top with styling, performance, best bang for the buck and quality. Buy one, you won't regret it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Tbone

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Every time i drive my car people come up to me asking about the car or they say nice car. The exterior styling is unmatched to me. the interior is nice great leather seats, back seat is a little cramped. and of course the hemi is great!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Craiger

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Overall this car is very fun to drive. It is very comfortable but the view to the sides and rear are not the best because of the small windows.Expect mileage to be lower than the EPA estimates as it it hard to stay off the accellerator.Handles like a go cart. Fun fun fun!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun