Bought a new 2023 durango hellcat that had been sitting on the showroom floor for over a year.. They wanted 107K, I offered them 80K out the door, and they laughed. One week later they called me and said deal. Don't let these guys fool you, make a deal and walk, never go to the dealership with the expectations of buying a new car on the first day. I've done this 2 times now, and it works.
I agree with you 100% because they literally dumb down a Hellcat Durango in appearance and minus some items just to convince people to pay even more $$$ for it.
Huh, do you own a hellcat? If not then a comment like this isn't important. The hellcat durango is about the most fun I've ever had in any vehicle. Every review you watch the people love driving it. This is my current stock. 2021 hellcat 2021 gt500 2024 c8 z06 2025 hellcat durango. 2024 392 wrangler. I drive the durango the most. It's amazing and very quick! Already ordered parts, 3500 bux and now I have a 950hp awd suv that's reliable. Can't beat it. I drove a new x5 bmw. BORING. Hellcat handles better and better brakes.
People that leave negative comments and a vehicle they have never owned or driven is no different than bad mouthing a restaurant you've never been at lol. Wow
Got it! The Dodge Brass era refers to the time when Dodge was making cars with a lot of brass fittings and detailing, mainly in the early 1900s. These cars had a unique look and were known for their durability.
$115,000? I had to play it back because I thought heard it wrong BUT $115,000? The world has gone totally nuts and Stellantis leads right into another “One Flew Over The Cookoo’s Nest”.
sorry im still angry that someone who does not understand the American brand culture is controlling this brand and killing off mopar or no car. instead of buying one of these I did in fact buy a Cadillac
@@RaitisRidesJoe why do you say that 😭 man we still love the Durango I don't know what's all the hate about it for smh this world is sad man then the guy big milk saying killing off the Mopar or no car broooo what is really going on let me know because this brass monkey is fire the silver bullet is fire tell us why you chose the V instead i need answers man fr
Hey Joe! Hope you and Lori made it home safely and have a Happy Thanksgiving. Don't forget about the holiday twinkies, the ones stuffed with cranberry sauce 😋
That looks really nice but its not worth the (Cheddar) IMO. An Escalade V isn't worth its money either but its huge and can carry a family cross country in comfort compared to this Durango. Dodges often don't last as long as some other brands unless you really take care of them and they can nickle and dime you to death in parts over time and this Durango is a sports/street racing SUV and that 3rd row seating looked cheap (I agree I also would go 2 row). Dodge will no doubt sell a number of these to Dodge enthusiasts that want one before they are gone forever.
I love that dark cherry paint job (Hellraisin?) with the saddle interior, Joe. As big a fan as I am of the Escalade, I'd have to give this Durango a much closer look before I was to pull the trigger on such a purchase.
I hid this video from my wife. She made me get a Charger GT first as a family car (her dream car), then she's claimed it of course, we almost went for a Durango, but common sense make us go for the carnival EX 25. I'm enjoying it very much. Great review, shot out to Lori and the door panels.
I got my 2025 Hellcat Durango Silver Bullet. Absolutely LOVE it. Plus, it came with $11,100 rebates; Power dollars $7,100 and National Engine $4,000. Plus additional incentives depending on your local dealerships.
There is no way that you had it that easy. There is no way that dodge made you money when you sell it. Definitely there is a way for any customer to get behind those curtains at those prices and i absolutely hate dealerships who treat people like you different. It is always the stupid connections with people indeed…
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A brass monkey is a big plate they stored cannon balls on. When it got cold the brass plate would shrink and the cannon balls would fall off. That’s where the saying “It’s cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey”. Dodge is naming stuff after things that can’t be relied on and when they fail it’s a catastrophe……Oh that’s right….its not Dodge anymore is it?
I don’t even need to watch the video to know what the interior looks like 😂😂 let me just go back and watch one from 10 years ago and it’s still the same
Definitely Durango! I kick the crap out of those Vs. Ours is a Black and red stripe Durango Hellcat-if you’ve seen one on US 19 then that it is me or my wife-most likely my wife because i have a Black TRX and a B5 blue Daytona Hellcat. This Durango is exactly the same as ours-there’s nothing different other than stitching and color. I’ll trade up if they have Black-we were thinking about it. Know any place here that has a Black one now? If you see a Black TRX at Casino that’s me too-winning!
I paid 94k for a brand new 2023 Durango Hellcat Premium with only 27 miles, on 10/29/24 near Orl Fl. It was living on the showroom floor. Now it lives on my garage floor 😁 Still breaking it in but I still feel that insane power. I love it!!
I think the Durango still looks good. Dodge needs to continue making muscle cars and no electric. Would be nice to see the Dodge nameplate back on the RAM too.
Another great review, Joe! Absolutely LOVE this Durango, the paint, the saddle leather interior are perfect! I would consider trading my 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L for this beast!
Hey Joe it's Jesen coming to you from Victorville when you said might as well have some bad breath while your at it almost made me spit my coffee out you are hilarious and total gear head happy Thanksgiving!!
How long will you be at the show Joe? I think I will be there this weekend. They close too early today on thanksgiving and I wanna have time to walk around and screw around I don’t wanna have to rush.
I owned a last generation Infiniti QX80 sensory, as well as the Denali. The Denali had more front leg room compared to the Infiniti, the Denali was problematic, however, it was nice! Since the Escalade was mentioned, I’d take the Escalade all day long over this thing.
I love my Escalade (not the V) but decided it was too big for a performance SUV. So it’s a weekend family cruiser. For daily driver performance SUV I went to the Audi SQ7. It’s fast and knows how to take a corner. Same price fully loaded as this Durango. But much better build quality.
IMHO it still looks good, and I prefer buying a vehicle that’s been around a while to fix any gremlins that a newly designed model might have. (My 2019 Charger has had zero issues and is fun to drive.) In terms of the Durango, I’d opt for the R/T with tow-n-go to save coin. I’m not going to spend around $100k for any vehicle. Cheers-
Gorgeous color! Cool features, just won’t be worth much in the long run. I’d have to go with the V. Happy Thanksgiving to the Raiti family from a fellow Florida mid gulf coast resident.
Stellantis is all over the place. Ram by far has better interiors than the rest of the lineup. They need to make their lineups and pricing make sense. Why doesn’t this thing have a panoramic roof yet?
I’m glad it has the Super Charged V8 but, I still rather have The Escalade V or a GMC Yukon Denali. Those interiors man. You ain’t getting that in a Dodge. Also Happy Thanksgiving to you Joe, Lori, Steven and all of the Raitis Rides fans out here.
115k suv this is what’s wrong with the auto industry. These prices are insane from brands that don’t even have the prestige. No exclusivity, what so ever parts bin interior. So sad.
There is a reason Stellantis/Dodge is struggling...they are constantly focusing on niche vehicles. You just can't fix, you know what... Niche vehicles like this and the Ram TRX/RHO are for car companies that are very profitable. Something really wrong with Chrysler/Dodge/Stellantis, they are always confused, SMH.
These "blue collar car company" prices have just gotten out of control!!! Brands like Ford, Dodge, Buick, GMC, Chevy, Cadillac, were built for the working class and "my oh my" how that has changed overtime 🤷. A Durango at a 115K HELL NAW!
I have a Durango Hammerhead being built but when they announced the Brass Monkey I immediately went and reserved that instead. Can't wait for it to arrive!
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Bought a new 2023 durango hellcat that had been sitting on the showroom floor for over a year.. They wanted 107K, I offered them 80K out the door, and they laughed. One week later they called me and said deal. Don't let these guys fool you, make a deal and walk, never go to the dealership with the expectations of buying a new car on the first day. I've done this 2 times now, and it works.
Thanks for the info. I've been screwed over a few times.
damn, still $80k ...
Post it or I don't believe it. Reddit dodge.
But still, 80K for a car 😂😂😂. "They asked 115K, I got it for 80K but the real value is 40K" 😂😂😂
I can see it now, still sitting on the lot in 2027 with a $20K “final edition” “last to be seen” dealer markup.
And that's what I'm talking about. Every car designer changed on there car's. But not dodge ram Chrysler.
If I’m paying that much for a car I might as well get an Escalade.
Yes, I think that's the consensus here too.
@@cbotten106Whyyy would you get a escalade instead of the hammer head 🤣 if mfs scared to drive it just say that 🤷🏾♂️
Escalade for sure, Dodge ain't no luxury.
@@Jamaicaboi2X an escalade a bitch car on god
Comparable Escalade 180,000
Should be called the Brass Balls edition because that's what Dodge has if they think they'll sell this thing at that price
Amen brother.
😂😂
I agree with you 100% because they literally dumb down a Hellcat Durango in appearance and minus some items just to convince people to pay even more $$$ for it.
For 115k, it's a joke. The Escalade is a better deal for sure. But, not to be all negative, that paint color is really, really nice.
It really looked good under the show lights
I was looking at one this past weekend. They have 18,500 on rebates so it brings it down for 94k for one of these
The Escalade V is $150k…
Nobody’s paying 115,000 for the same truck from 6 years ago .
@@danwilson3538 yeah that’s why they’re giving them away
There is no Dodge, especially a 15 year old Durango, worth over $100k
You can give it 2000 HP
Right
I was thinking the same thing… with the demise of the ancient Charger/Challenger, I figured they pull this shit on the ancient Durango.
Huh, do you own a hellcat? If not then a comment like this isn't important. The hellcat durango is about the most fun I've ever had in any vehicle. Every review you watch the people love driving it. This is my current stock.
2021 hellcat
2021 gt500
2024 c8 z06
2025 hellcat durango.
2024 392 wrangler.
I drive the durango the most. It's amazing and very quick! Already ordered parts, 3500 bux and now I have a 950hp awd suv that's reliable. Can't beat it. I drove a new x5 bmw. BORING. Hellcat handles better and better brakes.
People that leave negative comments and a vehicle they have never owned or driven is no different than bad mouthing a restaurant you've never been at lol. Wow
@@sleeeper88still rather take a x5m, gle 63s coupe rsQ7 and a escalade V 😭 atleast they wont get stolen like a hellcat🗿
Got it! The Dodge Brass era refers to the time when Dodge was making cars with a lot of brass fittings and detailing, mainly in the early 1900s. These cars had a unique look and were known for their durability.
Good call on that one man!
@RaitisRides Happy early Thanksgiving
$115,000? I had to play it back because I thought heard it wrong BUT $115,000? The world has gone totally nuts and Stellantis leads right into another “One Flew Over The Cookoo’s Nest”.
And wait for the tariffs to roll on top of that.
@@jaym5913 Is this thing a Canuck?
@@jaym5913You don’t understand how tarrifs work clearly, it’s ok not a lot of people do.
I gotta go with the V, my man!
Happy Thanksgiving to the whole Raiti family! And Steven, too!.
You’re a class act David! Happy Thanksgiving!
“Put away your socks…” 😂😂 💀
Thanks for letting share the laughs and the cars with you
sorry im still angry that someone who does not understand the American brand culture is controlling this brand and killing off mopar or no car. instead of buying one of these I did in fact buy a Cadillac
Trust me I feel your pain!
@@RaitisRidesJoe why do you say that 😭 man we still love the Durango I don't know what's all the hate about it for smh this world is sad man then the guy big milk saying killing off the Mopar or no car broooo what is really going on let me know because this brass monkey is fire the silver bullet is fire tell us why you chose the V instead i need answers man fr
Nice cameo from the TFL crew, love them
76 - I loved The Beastie Boys. I'm gonna buy one as soon as my lottery check comes in hahaha. they fast. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Lori & Oscar. 57
Fingers crossed you win! Happy Thanksgiving! 76-over and out
I can always tell a "Lori" video with panning in and out to give perspective. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks!
The bronze wheels, silver hood, and gloss black mirrors just ruin that beautiful cherry paint. Makes it so ugly imo
Hey Joe! Hope you and Lori made it home safely and have a Happy Thanksgiving. Don't forget about the holiday twinkies, the ones stuffed with cranberry sauce 😋
Happy Thanksgiving Chris!
$115,000 for a Durango? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You missed a few emojis. One would have to be drunk AF to buy any dodge for this price. Well maybe a Viper back in the day.
That looks really nice but its not worth the (Cheddar) IMO. An Escalade V isn't worth its money either but its huge and can carry a family cross country in comfort compared to this Durango. Dodges often don't last as long as some other brands unless you really take care of them and they can nickle and dime you to death in parts over time and this Durango is a sports/street racing SUV and that 3rd row seating looked cheap (I agree I also would go 2 row). Dodge will no doubt sell a number of these to Dodge enthusiasts that want one before they are gone forever.
Thanks for sharing your great thoughts on this one!
People who can’t afford it say that
@@roninbushito Dodges don't last either !
That plum purple is legit
Ok it does look more reddish under that light
thts not plum thts hellraisin
@ yea , it did look much different once the light hit it
The color is Red Oxide
@ must be something new, look exactly lie hellraisin
Agree, this with only two rows is a great option but the Escalade is a full size which I find more practical so I'd go for the Escalade.
Great minds think a like
Dodge and Chrysler are making nothing but overpriced lemons unfortunately
I love that dark cherry paint job (Hellraisin?) with the saddle interior, Joe. As big a fan as I am of the Escalade, I'd have to give this Durango a much closer look before I was to pull the trigger on such a purchase.
The color is Red Oxide.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
I hid this video from my wife. She made me get a Charger GT first as a family car (her dream car), then she's claimed it of course, we almost went for a Durango, but common sense make us go for the carnival EX 25. I'm enjoying it very much.
Great review, shot out to Lori and the door panels.
Thanks for showing Lori some love! Congrats on your new Carnival!
I didn’t even know that I needed a brass monkey hammerhead ❤
Tell me about it
The V is different level.
Love any V8 though 👍
Thanks for sharing your vote
I got my 2025 Hellcat Durango Silver Bullet. Absolutely LOVE it. Plus, it came with $11,100 rebates; Power dollars $7,100 and National Engine $4,000. Plus additional incentives depending on your local dealerships.
How much it came out to ?
@@curiosityredpill7030 U won't get that answer. Gave all that detail but left that part out. lol
@curiosityredpill7030 $101,000
There is no way that you had it that easy. There is no way that dodge made you money when you sell it. Definitely there is a way for any customer to get behind those curtains at those prices and i absolutely hate dealerships who treat people like you different. It is always the stupid connections with people indeed…
Mercedes s500 price, not this farmers truck.
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You're such a virgin
I got a castle in Brooklyn, that's where I dwell.
With a License to ILL…
You gotta Fight..For your Right….to Party
Not Only Cadillac Escalade Brother, Compared with Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada & Others
I would rather have all of those compared to this.
A brass monkey is a big plate they stored cannon balls on. When it got cold the brass plate would shrink and the cannon balls would fall off. That’s where the saying “It’s cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey”. Dodge is naming stuff after things that can’t be relied on and when they fail it’s a catastrophe……Oh that’s right….its not Dodge anymore is it?
That’s really awesome info
Sleeper !? 🤣
Thanks for the info, now I know where the saying originated ❤
My dad alway used the one about it being colder than a witches teat. But I've heard about the Brass Monkey.
I don’t even need to watch the video to know what the interior looks like 😂😂 let me just go back and watch one from 10 years ago and it’s still the same
Definitely Durango! I kick the crap out of those Vs. Ours is a Black and red stripe Durango Hellcat-if you’ve seen one on US 19 then that it is me or my wife-most likely my wife because i have a Black TRX and a B5 blue Daytona Hellcat. This Durango is exactly the same as ours-there’s nothing different other than stitching and color. I’ll trade up if they have Black-we were thinking about it. Know any place here that has a Black one now? If you see a Black TRX at Casino that’s me too-winning!
That is so very aesthetic! I’m sure have see you!
Dodge is junk
That funky monkey!
I see what you did thwreb
Hey, Joe which one would you choose the escalade v or the dodge Durango.??.
I'm guessing they're 2 very different cars especially since the Durango is so old. I'm thinking 🤔🧐 he'll go for the caddy
I paid 94k for a brand new 2023 Durango Hellcat Premium with only 27 miles, on 10/29/24 near Orl Fl. It was living on the showroom floor. Now it lives on my garage floor 😁 Still breaking it in but I still feel that insane power. I love it!!
The Dodge Durango they have been around since the 90s
You are so very right
@@RaitisRides joe I was in middle school when they came out
@@Wardellward487same here man
@ I was in the 6th grade they came out
Great review as usual! You forgot to zonk the rear wiper. I was waiting for it!! Happy Thanksgiving!
I think the Durango still looks good. Dodge needs to continue making muscle cars and no electric. Would be nice to see the Dodge nameplate back on the RAM too.
That is one beautiful trim package, especially the paint.
I'd be proud to own this, or the Silver Bullet edition.
Another great review, Joe! Absolutely LOVE this Durango, the paint, the saddle leather interior are perfect! I would consider trading my 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L for this beast!
It’s nice, but my money would go elsewhere , always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
I got to sit in this exact Durango a couple of days ago, I think it worth the price tag. I might just be biased tho😂. Great spec!
If it wasn't the last one, we'd say the future would determine that...but right now Durango is the way to go😮😮😮😮
Great commentary as usual.
Thank you for taking the time to say that Dion!
Hey Joe it's Jesen coming to you from Victorville when you said might as well have some bad breath while your at it almost made me spit my coffee out you are hilarious and total gear head happy Thanksgiving!!
The commentary on this one is Rare Raiti. Enjoy 😭
Thanks for letting me share it with
Hopefully they fixed the back tail lights, the most common thing I see on the road are segments of the taillight bars going dark
Another great video
How long will you be at the show Joe? I think I will be there this weekend. They close too early today on thanksgiving and I wanna have time to walk around and screw around I don’t wanna have to rush.
That name is awesome!
Wow those prices!! Out of this world now days! So many going over the 100k as though it were nothing!
Prices have really been out of control!
I owned a last generation Infiniti QX80 sensory, as well as the Denali. The Denali had more front leg room compared to the Infiniti, the Denali was problematic, however, it was nice! Since the Escalade was mentioned, I’d take the Escalade all day long over this thing.
I'll never ever see someone driving this anywhere in the world 🌎 115,000 is crazy 😮
I love 💕 the colour. Reminds me of dark purple colour you could get for Jaguars
I’m so glad that I can bring this one to you
I love my Escalade (not the V) but decided it was too big for a performance SUV. So it’s a weekend family cruiser.
For daily driver performance SUV I went to the Audi SQ7. It’s fast and knows how to take a corner. Same price fully loaded as this Durango. But much better build quality.
I'd like a hammerhead charger, but who cares what I (consumer) want.. Happy Turkey day brother!
I know your frustration! Happy Thanksgiving
Bought a 2021
Wouldn’t change it for nothing else it a beasts
Best thing about the Durango is that Sergeant Voight drives one
Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽 gobble gobble.
Same to you and your Coach!
I’d definitely go with an Escalade over a damn Dodge.
IMHO it still looks good, and I prefer buying a vehicle that’s been around a while to fix any gremlins that a newly designed model might have. (My 2019 Charger has had zero issues and is fun to drive.) In terms of the Durango, I’d opt for the R/T with tow-n-go to save coin. I’m not going to spend around $100k for any vehicle. Cheers-
A skinny banana hammock can certainly lead to a jar of tears.
You better believe it
They called it Monkey because they know their customers
the color on this one is awesome! a panoramic moonroof should be standard. i know the charger EV video is coming.... it's there.
Joe i got a deal on tapioca jello cups like 200 of them is there adequate storage for some a them I bring 4 or 5 with me to work ?
I just got a new one with 104K sticker for 75K out the door!!!!! Pretty much where I think it is a fair price for what you get.
We all know its the Brass Monkey vs the Hammerhead. No worries Joe. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Lori.
You're so right, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too!
392 good enough,trust me and half price
Facts I was thinking the same thing
I really love this Dodge Durango hammerhead edition and I feel like this is the Apostle to the SUVs
With these prices, dodge/stellantis are dying a slow death.
Beautiful bad aaa Dodge. It's the perfect size suv for getting the kids to church on Sunday.
They should have made the dash look more luxurious for that price
Rather pay 150k for the V Escalade then 115k for the Durango, they didn’t change NOTHING! On the V they change quite a bit and look so much better🔥💪🏽
That is a very valid point!
With Brass Monkey you know I’m thinking Beastie Boys. But that price I gotta zonk…even with a blown 8.
Drive one and you’ll see why it’s 115k it’s extremely fun to drive and can also tow 8700lbs
Gorgeous color! Cool features, just won’t be worth much in the long run. I’d have to go with the V. Happy Thanksgiving to the Raiti family from a fellow Florida mid gulf coast resident.
Stellantis is all over the place. Ram by far has better interiors than the rest of the lineup. They need to make their lineups and pricing make sense. Why doesn’t this thing have a panoramic roof yet?
Simple mods on e85 upgraded pulleys ported snout and upgraded fuel pump and you’re at 1000 whp and this thing can do 9 second 1/4 mile times
Just get some Brass knuckles, best advice ever given on the channel😂
Isn’t that alcantara on the steering wheel going to wear off quick?
The person who thought of this should be FIRED. The price, that OLD AZZ body style and interior.
Ram is ram. And nothing will ever change. 2015. 2025 same truck.
Dodge is gonna milk this cow until there is not a drop left.
Can you blame them?
Let’s indulge with a Twinkie for this last edition of the Dodge Durango.
Jesus! As my father used to say God rest his soul, these are telephone numbers 😂😂😂
Not sure but for that price I would spend the extra for a Escalade, Yukon XL or Suburban High Country
I’m glad it has the Super Charged V8 but, I still rather have The Escalade V or a GMC Yukon Denali. Those interiors man. You ain’t getting that in a Dodge. Also Happy Thanksgiving to you Joe, Lori, Steven and all of the Raitis Rides fans out here.
The Kia EV9 gt vs the Durango would be a fun drag race.
Not really
It’s beautiful, but that car should be no more than $50K
will this vehicle be on the next season of chicago pd?
For those who end up purchasing one.
Enjoy yourselves safely and responsibly. ✌️💜
Bro .. how many more decades will stellanis sell the same vehicle with different surnames and higher price?
115k suv this is what’s wrong with the auto industry. These prices are insane from brands that don’t even have the prestige. No exclusivity, what so ever parts bin interior. So sad.
There's last call... last last call... last last last call and last call this time we promise.
No Dodge should ever have MSRP over $80,000. Including the “special models” with even more gas guzzling engines & interior straight from the 90’s.
I love the Durango but it's definitely due for a redesign and that price is ridiculous lol.
There is a reason Stellantis/Dodge is struggling...they are constantly focusing on niche vehicles. You just can't fix, you know what...
Niche vehicles like this and the Ram TRX/RHO are for car companies that are very profitable.
Something really wrong with Chrysler/Dodge/Stellantis, they are always confused, SMH.
These "blue collar car company" prices have just gotten out of control!!! Brands like Ford, Dodge, Buick, GMC, Chevy, Cadillac, were built for the working class and "my oh my" how that has changed overtime 🤷. A Durango at a 115K HELL NAW!
I started and paused this immediately 😂just to comment the answer is hell no never choose a Chrysler over a Chevrolet 😂
I have a Durango Hammerhead being built but when they announced the Brass Monkey I immediately went and reserved that instead. Can't wait for it to arrive!