2011-2014 Dodge Charger Buyer’s Guide! Watch before you buy!

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @ManoElMacho
    @ManoElMacho 5 месяцев назад +35

    2011 charger owner here for the last 10 years. Its awesome! Transmission is slow and clunky but handles nicely. Some mechanical issues here and there but still runs like a champ

    • @jadenmurphy436
      @jadenmurphy436 4 месяца назад +1

      i have a 2014 just got it from a small dealer no lights on but i do get that clunk i’m worried something’s wrong and now i have to go back is this something that happens no matter what?

    • @ManoElMacho
      @ManoElMacho 4 месяца назад +1

      @@jadenmurphy436 what is the clunk youre referring to? Transmission? Suspension? Clunk and clunky are two different things.

  • @Ctrlplusace
    @Ctrlplusace 10 месяцев назад +20

    Nice video man, I’m from Michigan as well. Good to see folks like us appreciating American cars like this.

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you I appreciate it! Maybe I’ll catch you at a car meet this year

  • @silentagony1019
    @silentagony1019 10 месяцев назад +19

    As a Current 1 1/2 owner here I definitely agree. It’s not the newest looking car but it definitely acts like it. The car is a dependable daily for me as well if maintained properly. I feel like my inside interior is more better looking with the red leather than the outside. Some paint has faded, side skirt broken, constant creaks, suspension is moderate to poor by worn bushings. But flaws aside it still feels like a sedan muscle car

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh yeah it’s a sedan muscle car for sure! I love the red leather interior, that’s awesome!

    • @Moparguy99-d8z
      @Moparguy99-d8z 5 месяцев назад

      Mine is a 2014 and gets compliments all the time 💪

  • @lordraxx8103
    @lordraxx8103 6 месяцев назад +6

    Glad you love it! I custom ordered a grey awd 2012 rt with red leather and all options checked 12 years ago. It's been great. No major issues and dropped in a police sized agm battery so starts even after being left out in - 40 c weather here in Canada. Great car.

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  6 месяцев назад

      That’s awesome! I always loved the red leather interior with these cars, I wish mine had it. Glad it’s been great for you!

  • @whoisbj_1516
    @whoisbj_1516 10 месяцев назад +6

    Awesome vid. I bought my rt 2013 from car max and I got the control arms replaced and new front struts

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! I got new front struts but I could definitely use some new control arms too. Thanks for watching!

    • @whoisbj_1516
      @whoisbj_1516 9 месяцев назад

      @@apprenticeautomotive this may be what the noise is ruclips.net/video/t6A4kWTX29E/видео.htmlsi=YspfnGad4ZBlt5Av

  • @nazfan01
    @nazfan01 25 дней назад

    i own a black 2014 R/T Hemi Charger. I got it from my local Dodge dealership in 2018. I live in Ohio and the Charger came from Michigan. It only had 32,000 miles on it when I got it.
    That means someone put an average of 8,000 miles a year on it. Beautiful well taken care of Charger.
    It is an all-wheel drive, has the Beats stereo system (which I love!) leather seats. It has the factory chrome Dodge star 5-spoke rims. I did some minor custom work to my car. I installed the HellCat hood, installed cold air intake. Also installed HellCat exhaust with a low mellow rumble until you go full power and it sounds great!. -
    I did a custom paint job as a dedication to a car I once owned which was a 1968 Roadrunner.. I got the original color code Yellow and paint the hood, rear spolier and on the sides painted along the grooves from front fender, across the doors to rear which makes it like a "c" design. To top it off, I found the original factory 1968 Roadrunner decals. I put them right under the Hemi badge on the fenders.
    I got the life time warranty on parts for the car and also life time under spray coating, waxing upholstery cleaning from Ziebart. When I wash my car I never use soap. I hand wash it and dry it off with a shammy ( even the trunk) - The only issue I ever had was the passenger rear window did not work. The dealershi[ fixed for me. - Here it December 2024 and the car barely has 45,000 miles on it. Yeah, it stays stored with a cover on it all winter. I usually pull the car out around May......... I know what you might be thinking - Why the under spray. It's my baby that is why. Heck I do not even drive it rain if I can help it.

  • @addd717
    @addd717 5 месяцев назад +3

    I bought mine in EU September 2023, its a 2012 SuperBee the only one in my country, so far put in 6K KM mostly driving as a weekend car. Put on Borla Atak (ordered from US) axle back and super happy with it:) Proud i could save a V8 before extinction and fulfill my US muscle car dream :)

    • @Alex-sg3yz
      @Alex-sg3yz 5 месяцев назад +1

      That's so cool. And you put on a great exhaust system to show people how a muscle car is supposed to sound! 🔥

  • @Moparguy99-d8z
    @Moparguy99-d8z 4 месяца назад +3

    My 2014 charger AWD RT has 160,000 miles and still going strong with a lot of compliments 💪

    • @jadenmurphy436
      @jadenmurphy436 4 месяца назад

      what did you have to replace so far

    • @Moparguy99-d8z
      @Moparguy99-d8z 4 месяца назад +2

      @@jadenmurphy436 fuel pump,water pump,front differential,starter and a new battery lol.Sounds like a lot but any car after 100,000 miles these things start to fail.

    • @carelessways
      @carelessways 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Moparguy99-d8znaw thats not alot thats just regular maintenance. Sounds like a good car. I had a 2010 charger woth 200,000 miles and still ran like brand new crazy

    • @Persuhveres
      @Persuhveres 4 месяца назад

      @@Moparguy99-d8zI have the same car, do you know if this comes with an engine oil cooler ?
      I’m at 140k miles and have had to replace the starter, water pump, & brake pedal switch so far.
      Currently it’s parked as I’m having issues with engine oil mixing in the coolant. Really hoping it’s not head gaskets I have to replace

    • @Moparguy99-d8z
      @Moparguy99-d8z 4 месяца назад +2

      @@Persuhveres Usually that is a sign of a blown head casket or it could just be the seals that are damaged on the gasket itself which is much more cheaper to repair.And yes these chargers do have engine oil coolers and if it's that its also much cheaper to fix also maybe around 3 to 400.Now im far from a mechanic but from my personal experiences it can be any of the three.Hope u get ur baby fixed trust me I know it's a crappy feeling not having ur car,but she'll be back on the road before u know it 👍💪

  • @DirtyMikeSRT
    @DirtyMikeSRT 8 месяцев назад +5

    Ive had my 2013 charger srt8 for 4 years now best vehicle ive ever had for sure

  • @rikwilkinson1451
    @rikwilkinson1451 2 месяца назад

    I used gorilla glue to tack down the door trim. Worked well. Both sides came up

  • @meleklarayedh4417
    @meleklarayedh4417 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have a 2014 RT Tor red fully loaded except the beats
    Honestly feels like a blast daily driving this car the only thing that bothers me is the back up camera failing often 😅

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  7 месяцев назад

      Nice I love the tor red color! I bet that thing is a blast to drive. That’s weird the backup camera fails, I wonder if that is a common issue

  • @whoisbj_1516
    @whoisbj_1516 10 месяцев назад

    And my dash squeaks when I went over bumps. It may be the bushings may be worn on the control arms.

  • @silverado_motions_my21
    @silverado_motions_my21 2 месяца назад

    Nice vid man. I'm planning to buy one as my first car when I move into the States.

  • @SimonJames-c7m
    @SimonJames-c7m 10 месяцев назад +3

    Cool video I got one for my first car I like it bc it smooth and good looking but I want to add the spoiler but idk if am a regret bc I have a habit of eating or sitting on the bk lol
    Where did get those wheels ?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks I appreciate it! I got the wheels from Belle tire a while ago, back in 2017. I originally bought them for my Chrysler 300 at the time but they fit on the charger nicely

  • @Aethlux
    @Aethlux 2 месяца назад

    Luckily I got my 2014 RT AWD Plus with the Leather seats and back up cam. One of my main things that I wish I wouldve looked into with our car is the wheel options being very limited and somewhat difficult to find sizing for a good stance.

  • @Napanochfarther
    @Napanochfarther 5 месяцев назад

    I just got a 2014 Dodge charger RT all wheel drive and it literally looks exactly the same with the same rims except for the extra spoiler came with a Mopar air intake, struck tower bar, and Corsa extreme exhaust

  • @nurseauto4728
    @nurseauto4728 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good video an good tips, but don't call the Hemi heavy bro, very powerful for the weight 💪

  • @Jubin0426
    @Jubin0426 8 месяцев назад +5

    How many miles does it have?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  8 месяцев назад +4

      130k

    • @ConsensusX
      @ConsensusX 6 месяцев назад +3

      Mine has 245k mi. Main issues to replace: ball joins, suspension bushings, coolant thermostat, oil cooling unit, climate actuators.. A little bit of oil leak at the heads, and the transmission is making me nervous.

  • @stocksj
    @stocksj 8 месяцев назад +3

    Nice, I bought a 2013 ex-FHP car in great condition. Planning on doing some upgrades. Where did you find those rims? They look similar to the Viper rims on the Ram SRT truck.

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  8 месяцев назад

      Nice that’s sweet! They are the SRT-10 reps, I got them from Belle tire back in like 2016 originally for my Chrysler 300 at the time. Not sure if they still sell them or not

  • @KingDevoneo-GamingChannel
    @KingDevoneo-GamingChannel Месяц назад

    Thanks for the insight bro 💯

  • @thatoff-roaddude9515
    @thatoff-roaddude9515 3 месяца назад

    I must say I purchased an SE 2014 V6 @37k on dash back in 2015 to current and I must say out of 9 yrs I’ve had 0 problems so around 220k I gave her a make over cold air intake coilovers steel brake lines 20” hellcat wheels i must say she looks mean 😂😂😂 super funny when I pull up beside those RT and scats they be looking like they want that smoke all and all great vehicle take care of maintenance your good to go

  • @ZZZracing
    @ZZZracing 10 месяцев назад +3

    With a proper engine/trans tune and a high stall converter this thing would rip! For context, my turbo 2006 5.7 300c with the 2015+ awd police charger runs a 10.8@126mph and does awd burnouts haha

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад +2

      No way that’s so awesome!! I want to do it so badly. Do you have any videos of you running at the track? I’d love to see it

    • @ZZZracing
      @ZZZracing 10 месяцев назад +1

      yea, there are some on my channel

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  10 месяцев назад

      @@ZZZracing I just checked it out, that thing is awesome!!!! Did you have to do anything to have the front transfer case handle the power?

    • @ZZZracing
      @ZZZracing 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@apprenticeautomotive It's the stock 2009+ transfer case, but instead of an awd controller its on a 12v on off switch. Basically burnout mode, and 4wd mode. So far so good.

  • @wallaceluna6241
    @wallaceluna6241 Месяц назад

    Hey brotha now I’m wondering if my charger has a sports mode. It’s the 2014 AWD v8 RT max. Leather seats heated n cooled cup holders.
    Edit also rear door fenders where the rubber sits and the door meets above the wheel. It likes to rust there.

  • @triplusional2.0
    @triplusional2.0 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this video because my mom and I are looking for a vehicle. The lady is a former cop so it's a Dodge Charger. I'm not sure which version of it, but I'm getting more info on it. Also, it's a 2013. It's 250k+, and my mom just told me about it, and coincidentally, will you mention the front line of the charger? The ladies just got that repaired, apparently. The lady mentioned that everything under the hood is nearly brand new. So, I'll make sure the things you previously mentioned in this video into consideration, which is basic common sense car knowledge I acknowledge so. After all, the Dodge Charger is one of my dream cars, too.

    • @latugaming2680
      @latugaming2680 Месяц назад

      DO NOT BUY THAT CAR!! The reason why the front is new is because it's been in a accident

    • @triplusional2.0
      @triplusional2.0 Месяц назад

      @latugaming2680 yeah don't worry we have changed our mind with that one

  • @r1ddlebox916
    @r1ddlebox916 4 месяца назад

    My car is always in sport mode its called a t56 transmission

  • @philipw0280
    @philipw0280 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve been trying to find the SRT 10 wheels but they are for the ram trucks, will they still fit?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  6 месяцев назад +1

      Not sure, mine are the SRT 10 style wheels but have the Dodge Charger offsets.

  • @the1realktmriderk560
    @the1realktmriderk560 8 месяцев назад

    I’m looking at this 2013 charger rt with tan leather interior but doesn’t have the paddle shifters:/

  • @yodaevil
    @yodaevil 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have a 12 rt max? Plus? Has 4 heated seats, ac front seats, heated steering wheel and mirrors. Heated and chilled cup holders, back up cam, tan leather and so much more. Paid 16k at 96k miles in 2020. Has 122k now and have had to do 6k in repairs. It just breaks all the time. But the awd is a beast in the snow. Sounds great and know I’ll never get another awd v8 car again. So I keep it running. Plus the 11-14 chargers look the best in my option. The hood and headlights are just so much better than the newer cars! Enjoy it as long as you can my man!

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  7 месяцев назад +1

      That’s awesome!!! I think the 11-14 chargers are the best looking too. I’m surprised it breaks all the time, mine has never had any issues knock on wood. I plan to run mine till the wheels fall off and then build it back up again lol

    • @yodaevil
      @yodaevil 7 месяцев назад

      @@apprenticeautomotive new power steering rack, awd module, transfer case seal, water pump, lower control arms, front axles, trunk release sensor, new tires ever 10k miles (zero burnouts cause awd), fresh air door actuator, something ac regulator, radiator, upper lower hoses, idler pulley, breaks and rotors. All in 26k miles. The passenger door is pulling away and now the cluster gauge has a battery light on, but no charging issues, it’s the cluster. But have had it over 120 many of times. Guess that’s what you get when you drive it hard. And that’s not even figuring in the 13.5 mpg and mid grade fuel!

    • @Br99klynINg24_8
      @Br99klynINg24_8 7 месяцев назад +1

      You bought a neglected charger

    • @yodaevil
      @yodaevil 7 месяцев назад

      @@Br99klynINg24_8 that’s what I thought too. But there was huge amounts of service records for it. It was a corporate car that the person using it didn’t have to pay for any service. Things that most people ignore was done before I got it. I researched awd hemis before getting mine and everyone had nothing but great things to say. Maybe mine is just that 1? Doesn’t matter either way, I’m going to continue to beat it and fix it till the doors fall off!

    • @jake42326
      @jake42326 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@yodaevildon't bother running mid grade. I've been running 87 for months. Average 21 mpg to. I Don't beat on it with regular gas though.

  • @hircine92h
    @hircine92h 6 месяцев назад +2

    Are they reliable cars and good as a daily driver?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  6 месяцев назад +2

      Yessir, I’ve had mine for 60,000 miles, currently at 130,000 miles, and have had zero issues. I’ve heard of other people have some issues, it all depends on how you take care of it and how the previous owner has taken care of it

  • @TrendAlliance
    @TrendAlliance 24 дня назад

    tire size front & rear ?

  • @JR99888
    @JR99888 4 месяца назад +1

    Anything to fix a bumper-hood gap?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  4 месяца назад

      You can manually try and adjust it by trimming but I just left the gap, it wasn’t terrible

  • @jesusperez881
    @jesusperez881 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hey I’m thinking about buying a 2012 charger 3.6 v6 and I’m not sure if I should buy it or maybe look for a 2012 5.7 hemi v8

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  6 месяцев назад

      Depends on what you’re looking to get out of the car. The 5.7 sounds great and has more power than the 3.6. But the 3.6 would be better on gas mileage if you had to daily drive the car long distances.

  • @petergumataotao6811
    @petergumataotao6811 6 месяцев назад +1

    How’s the car today any changes?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  6 месяцев назад

      The car is still doing good! No new changes as of yet but I’m debating on what to do with it next

  • @Martinezm0500
    @Martinezm0500 22 дня назад

    You got Headers wow bro mine must have been a fully loaded Black Top Edition RT hell yeah bro get a daily leave that at home my daily is a 2019 KIA Optima S

  • @blastprocessing1
    @blastprocessing1 7 месяцев назад +2

    How's the insurance cost on this?

    • @apprenticeautomotive
      @apprenticeautomotive  7 месяцев назад +2

      Depends on what state you’re in, mine is about the same as a Mustang, Camaro, challenger of similar years so it’s “competitively priced” I’d say

    • @blastprocessing1
      @blastprocessing1 7 месяцев назад

      @@apprenticeautomotive Makes sense, I've had Mustangs, SS Camaro, ZL1 and a Corvette, so I figured it would be about the same cost. Thanks for replying!

    • @WardBooster17
      @WardBooster17 6 месяцев назад

      It matters what age you are as well

  • @Strange_Man1911
    @Strange_Man1911 4 месяца назад +1

    I want one so bad. It looks and sounds so MEAN.

  • @StrykerGSP
    @StrykerGSP 3 месяца назад +1

    ITs not fast???? Hmm with the limiter removed it will bury the odometer. The police version can go 160 plus mph for a minimum of 30 miles. Thats almost super car numbers and they like yours top out at over 165 Mph. Thats not fast?????

  • @johnpacheco-j6f
    @johnpacheco-j6f 4 месяца назад +1

    what year is this Charger?

  • @edgaramaro9161
    @edgaramaro9161 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is this a sedan or pusuit?

  • @w.e.s.
    @w.e.s. 4 месяца назад

    People ruining these with black cheap looking spare wheel looking wheels

  • @AmericanGypsy206
    @AmericanGypsy206 3 месяца назад

    There doesn’t need to be a buyer’s guide for this type of car because everybody steals them and no person with sophistication and dignity would want to drive that piece of shit. Save it for Jamal and Ray Ray.