Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack manual a BETTER muscle car than a Mustang GT?

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2021
  • The Challenger has been around for many years and Dodge keeps coming out with different variations. The 2021 Scat Pack really embraces the true essence of a muscle car. Under the hood is a massive 6.4L Hemi V8 that pumps out 485HP & is mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual gearbox. On the outside you will find a functional hood scoop, 20in wheels, Brembo brakes, and dual outlet exhaust. On the inside there is a retro theme with cloth interior, 8.4in infotainment system, and analog gauges. Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack manual a BETTER muscle car than a Mustang GT?
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  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil 2 года назад +104

    You can’t go wrong with a challenger or 6 speed manual transmission. Especially what’s under the hood a NA v8 these cars will still be icons for years they will never be forgotten. The retro styling of the challenger has aged so well it will never look old or boring

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +16

      No replacement for displacement!

    • @Toymonkeyjr
      @Toymonkeyjr 2 года назад +5

      yeah it's one of the few modern cars that actually did the retro look right, I'm not even into muscle cars and I can appreciate that

    • @SgawCules
      @SgawCules 2 года назад

      @@Toymonkeyjrand keeping the car as unaerodynamic as possible, it barely evolved.

    • @Toymonkeyjr
      @Toymonkeyjr 2 года назад +2

      @@SgawCules ? probably the most aerodynamic muscle car, every edge is smoothed besides the bumper, have you seen old muscle cars?

    • @SgawCules
      @SgawCules 2 года назад +2

      @@Toymonkeyjr when you compare the mustang to the Dodge in terms of shape, the mustang is more aerodynamic

  • @SVTManta
    @SVTManta 2 года назад +28

    It has been almost 12+ years and the body hasn't even changed MUCH. and i still like it.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I am right there with you!

  • @thullraven1
    @thullraven1 2 года назад +58

    "Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack manual a BETTER muscle car than a Mustang GT?" The short answer is "yes" because it is the only one that still has the old muscle car look. As far as an overall sports car vs a Mustang, it comes down to preferences. Let me explain. I have a 2018 Manual Mustang GT. I've raced three Scat Packs (Two Challengers, One Charger) and beat them all pretty good. They ALL had me off the line, then I caught and passed them. The Low End Torque the Scat Pack has is unreal. I catch them seconds later because the Mustang has a steady increase in the higher gears and revs, where the Scats seemed to level off, plus the additional weight they were carrying didn't help. They have 485 hp stock, which is a ridiculous amount of power, however my Mustang seemed to maintain traction better. The best old school muscle car looks = Challengers win easily. There is nothing out there that looks like them. They're beautiful to me. That's not saying Mustangs and Camaros are ugly. They aren't. They don't look old school, either. The Mustang had some of that look with the Fifth Generation, but that changed in 2015. You want room for people and gear, don't care about handling, and want gobbs of low end torque, get the Challenger. You want to drive something American, sporty, fast, and that handles good, but you can't afford a Corvette, get the Mustang or Camaro. There really isn't a wrong answer here. Also, EVERYTHING is better as a Manual. That's all I have ever owned. Save the Manuals!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +11

      Thanks fir your awesome detailed comment.

    • @thullraven1
      @thullraven1 2 года назад +6

      @@RaitisRides Thank you for your videos.

    • @Justin_GFM
      @Justin_GFM 2 года назад +3

      The way I always read it online and personally saw it as is that the Challenger is a great long distance GT car, the Camaro is a great track car, and the Mustang is a blend of both between those two. That theme seems to continue from the Scat Pack, GT, and SS all the way up to the Hellcat Redeye, GT500, and ZL1

    • @thullraven1
      @thullraven1 2 года назад

      @@Justin_GFMFor what it's worth, I agree with you 100%. You put them in perspective perfectly.

    • @basicgunbros4332
      @basicgunbros4332 2 года назад +1

      had a 16 challenger scat, 2016 mustang gt manual, and currently charger scat 2021. the 6.4 is far more enjoyable to me than the 5.0

  • @theothernodude3139
    @theothernodude3139 2 года назад +71

    Man, I’ve always loved the challenger and how the design philosophy keeps it true to self. Keep ‘em coming Joe!

  • @S.Matt240
    @S.Matt240 2 года назад +36

    I truly think the 392 manual is a perfect street car. Every hellcat I see racing on the street they are almost useless, constantly losing traction and trying to kill it's owner. Unless you wanna do 90moh roll race. I love the 392 and Camaro because of the manual, pushrod setup.

    • @slimv3.162
      @slimv3.162 2 года назад +2

      I had a widebody 392 and was still always losing traction lol. Not bad in a straight line but it was terrible in the corners. I couldn't even imagine trying to daily a hellcat lol

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +2

      I totally agree with you matt!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      It need sticker rubber than those P Zeros

    • @MrLikeaboss71
      @MrLikeaboss71 Год назад

      I like the Scat better overall but DOHC>>>pushrod

    • @MrLikeaboss71
      @MrLikeaboss71 Год назад

      @@slimv3.162 did it understeer or what?

  • @chrisonthecamera__
    @chrisonthecamera__ 2 года назад +16

    Love the Challenger platform! The Triple Nickel color, 6-speed manual, and 485HP 6.2L V8! The Scatpack is a true modern day muscle car!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I am so glad that i could share this MOPAR with you Chris!

    • @ClayHeckmann
      @ClayHeckmann 2 года назад +2

      6.4 V8

  • @scatpackbob3707
    @scatpackbob3707 2 года назад +14

    Just sooooo much fun every time I’m behind the wheel. Always makes me smile 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
    This is the muscle car to have, hands down.
    Always enjoy your reviews of the V8 Challenger/Charger/Durango - you know what’s it’s like to be part of the Brotherhood of Muscle 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
    And a special tip of the 🎩 going out to Lori for making it all look great!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so awesome Bob! Thanks for taking the ride with me!

  • @matthewo3522
    @matthewo3522 2 года назад +20

    I love seeing the pure enjoyment when you go on throttle. It makes me laugh and smile! Love your reviews!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for letting me being it to you!

    • @Sigmaa5.0h
      @Sigmaa5.0h 2 года назад

      I’m Just Now Finding Out That ScatPacks Come In Manual🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽😂😂😂

  • @mariowhyte2816
    @mariowhyte2816 2 года назад +31

    Yes yes yes and yeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!! I want every single version of the Challenger before the automotive industry goes all electric!!!! Absolute and sheer madness those Dodge brothers have with horsepower and torque!!! I love them all!!! Put this one on the truck to Massachusetts for me too please and thank you Joe!!! Great review as usual!!! Literally nobody does it like you and Lori!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +3

      I will have them send it right to you!

    • @mariowhyte2816
      @mariowhyte2816 2 года назад +3

      @@RaitisRides yeah man!!! Mopar. Or. No. Car 🚗 💨💨💨💨💨 by the way man, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 22 Civic Sport!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      @@mariowhyte2816 Great job! Congrats man. You are really going to like it!

    • @czwarlord9243
      @czwarlord9243 2 года назад

      Mustangs aren’t muscle cars. So yes

  • @brooklyn_cars7853
    @brooklyn_cars7853 2 года назад +6

    You been doing good job with these performance monsters! Keep it up!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Thanks man for saying that! I love bringing them to you!

  • @basicgunbros4332
    @basicgunbros4332 2 года назад

    love raitis rides. lived in south florida before i moved to texas in 2015. he has that east coast enthusiasm when reviewing these cars and i love it

  • @deafcardude5292
    @deafcardude5292 2 года назад +6

    Man, I love the Challengers! I hope to own one of those someday. Thanks for reviewing this, man!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      I believe in you! You can do it!

  • @martinbalmaceda3700
    @martinbalmaceda3700 2 года назад +23

    I love my 2021 scat pack, many smiles per gallon of gasoline, three months ago you helped me decide between Mustang gt and my Dodge, thanks Joe for the excellent work you share with us!!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +3

      That’s so awesome Martin! Thanks for sharing that!

    • @TheEnd-eg6wq
      @TheEnd-eg6wq 2 года назад

      Sounds like you made the wrong decision.🤣

    • @jayhh9370
      @jayhh9370 2 года назад +3

      @@TheEnd-eg6wq says somebody that has neither

    • @TheEnd-eg6wq
      @TheEnd-eg6wq 2 года назад +1

      @@jayhh9370 I have a 2012 GT/CS, 6 speed, if you can't comprehend a sentence don't respond to it, peasant.

    • @jayhh9370
      @jayhh9370 2 года назад +4

      @@TheEnd-eg6wq comprehend a sentence? ur telling somebody they made a mistake for a buy a car THEY liked ? Peasant ? what are u ? Let me guess ur 40? gtfo Lmaoo

  • @kurtier
    @kurtier 2 года назад +6

    Had a 17 scat pack shaker 392 with the 6 speed. It’s a great daily driver and still has enough power to get you into trouble. Awesome machine.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing that great ownership input Kurt!

    • @kurtier
      @kurtier 2 года назад

      @@RaitisRides Thank you for all these great videos!

  • @fordTH7335
    @fordTH7335 2 года назад +16

    It's relatively marginal but I prefer the visibility of the challenger. The Camaro is the worst hands down, mustang in the relative middle. But I just love the challenger look and shape. Thanks for this review Joe.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +5

      This is so true!

    • @QuinLIVE
      @QuinLIVE 2 года назад

      Benefits I see with a mustang gt is the base model MSRP for what a challenger RT MSRP for and they take regular gas

  • @Basslightning666
    @Basslightning666 9 месяцев назад +3

    Smiles per mile man, great review as always JoE! Sweet spot in the Challenger line up, and the Dynamics Package gives you 275s with the 6 piston Brembos in a non-wide body. Great streetable power with the Scat Trim.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for letting me share it all with you!

    • @conanlive3784
      @conanlive3784 3 месяца назад

      How do you get the Dynamics Package? Gotta be put on by the factory? And can you just put on 275 rear tires without messing anything up?

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 2 года назад +1

    I love the American vehicles. Thanks for the great videos Joe and Lori....Merry Christmas.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Awesome Mike! Merry Christmas

  • @nickfanelli5945
    @nickfanelli5945 2 года назад +6

    I would love to see this car in person to see those beautiful lines and grooves in the hood design!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      It’s at Jerry Ulm still!

  • @adrianamarok1579
    @adrianamarok1579 2 года назад +3

    Hey Joe, how are you today? Thanks for this awesome review of this muscle car!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Hi Adrian! Thanks for being in the live Q&A last night.

  • @key981
    @key981 2 года назад +7

    You’re not yourself until you’ve had a scat pack I love the sound of those 🥰

  • @nexuspluz9797
    @nexuspluz9797 2 года назад +5

    I love his reaction when he started pushing the gas ,keep it up bro

  • @limpunsing224
    @limpunsing224 2 года назад +5

    I'm glad that n/a V8 w/ m/t muscle cars still exist

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Who know for how much longer.

    • @alfredoserralles5396
      @alfredoserralles5396 2 года назад +1

      Long live Mopar 6speed manual transmission classic muscle car!

  • @cliffgrando859
    @cliffgrando859 2 года назад +1

    Omg! Joe, thay is absolutely amazing and beautiful machine....Dodge has came a looooooooooong way. I absolutely LOVE the car. Definitely the charger all the way, mustangs well thats a different story. Joe, I didn't hear a chirp on those tires my good man. GO DODGE! Ohhhhhh by the way, Lori nice job filming on this review 👏

  • @olivierdevries01
    @olivierdevries01 2 года назад +3

    Pretty good price for the performance you get. I'm glad they went with 45 aspect ratio on the tires instead of super low profiles. Much better for the ride and when you hit pot holes.

  • @EpicNinjaRides
    @EpicNinjaRides 2 года назад +3

    Just need to add the Dynamics package or T/A package and you get 275 series tires all the way around. Dynamics also gets you 6 piston Brembos and the flat bottom steering wheel. T/A gets you the Ram air hood and air catcher headlights.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      That’s a great suggestion!

  • @rhsab1
    @rhsab1 2 года назад +2

    Joe, I have a 12 GT but this challenger checks all the boxes for a great street car. The Tremec over the MT-82, badges, interior, screen display, drivetrain. I had a 70 challenger and a super bee and this car carries on the tradition.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Did you watch Rosy?

    • @rhsab1
      @rhsab1 2 года назад

      No I haven’t. Video?

  • @Faisal-sf1gh
    @Faisal-sf1gh 2 года назад +9

    Well done 👍. The back of the seat manual lever makes it much faster to adjust the seat.

    • @Raazorred1
      @Raazorred1 2 года назад +1

      Yes, and I believe Raiti forgot this beast has a backseat with no backdoors.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +2

      Great point!

  • @alphaares6027
    @alphaares6027 2 года назад +1

    Ahh the good old Dodge Challenger Now that is a real mopar car there. Raiti hope you have a wonderful day and keep up the great work!!!;)

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Sane to you man! I am right there with you!

  • @alpha7498
    @alpha7498 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Lori for working it like a champ

  • @LS1007
    @LS1007 2 года назад +4

    Mopar or no car! This would be the color I would pick with the red interior. Thanks for the ride Joe. One slip of the 👅@ 9:40, the Hellcat is a 6.2L. 🤫 Great review and nice job Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +2

      Dang Larry you are good!

    • @LS1007
      @LS1007 2 года назад +2

      @@RaitisRides I don’t mean to nitpick. 🙏🏼

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +2

      @@LS1007 not a problem my friend. I actually appreciate it!

  • @effyandersen2996
    @effyandersen2996 Год назад +1

    I’m definitely considering buying one of these next year. I really wanna get one of these. This is a great review as always

  • @clintwoods2937
    @clintwoods2937 2 года назад +1

    Owned several they are truly awesome cars and very fun to drive. Great review

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I appreciate you sharing that great ownership input!

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood 2 года назад +1

    I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯 👍 💯💯💯💯

  • @rikwilkinson1451
    @rikwilkinson1451 2 года назад +2

    Big Zonk to that deadpedal!! I absolutely love my 2017 premium plus package RT, but I cant stand that dead pedal! As always, great review my man!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I agree with you Rik! Thanks for having my back!

  • @JoseLopez-vp8vu
    @JoseLopez-vp8vu 2 года назад +15

    5.0 all day! Gotta respect these though they’re 🔥

    • @SIDEKILL3R
      @SIDEKILL3R 2 года назад +7

      5.0 all day indeed

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Nothing wrong with that!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      yes sir Tim!

    • @The_Hi_Life
      @The_Hi_Life 2 года назад +1

      If we’re gonna modify it, 5.0 all day. It’s got WAY more tuner potential. If we’re keeping it stock, I’d go with the Scat. They’ve just got more soul when you drive them. That 6.4 is 1 peach of an engine!

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 2 года назад +2

    Wow!!!!! I'm So Totally In Love With This Car, Also I Will Get This Car After I Done The Driver's Test While I Still Can, Even It's My Dream Car For Sure, Thanks Joe For Reviewing This Best Car From Dodge.

  • @chabbysrides
    @chabbysrides 2 года назад +2

    All I want for Christmas is a hemi! 😁 Great job Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      I like the way you think Michael!

  • @richardburns9772
    @richardburns9772 2 года назад +3

    Great review, Brother!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Thanks Richard! You’re the man!

  • @key981
    @key981 2 года назад +7

    A heated steering wheel in a challenger now that’s iconic 🥰🥰🙂

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      There you go!

    • @sunshine48213
      @sunshine48213 4 месяца назад

      I have 2020 scat with heated wheel and seats along with cooled seats..i love my manual

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 2 года назад +1

    Nice ride Joe .... love those wheels .....

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Rich! It goes well with the color of the car

  • @jonhug3231
    @jonhug3231 2 года назад +3

    I’ve had 3 Mustang GT’s including my current car, a 21’ GT PP1 in Oxford White with Showstopper interior, which I love and an 07’ C6 Z06 in Lemans Blue and I’ve loved them all. But there’s sometimes about this Challenger in a manual that I really, really dig. When we have the discussion of which car is faster to 60 or in the 1/4, Camaro, the Stang or either of the Dodges, we are splitting hairs snd how often will you actually line it up? To me, cars are about emotion and how they make me feel when I drive them. This Challenger sounds great and it has the Tremec, which my GT, sadly does not… The C6 Z06 had a shit ton of low end torque. This Challenger does too. And for street driving, that torque provides all the emotion one could ask for. This manual Challanger with that 6.4 is talking to me!

  • @RockHoward38
    @RockHoward38 2 года назад +2

    I just picked up my white knuckle scat pack manual challenger from Jerry Ulm Dodge in Tampa. The car is awesome!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Congrats man! You did it right!

  • @terencemoore2865
    @terencemoore2865 2 года назад +1

    Have the exact model but went with that white knuckle, been enjoying every mile in it!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      So very cool Terence! Thanks for sharing that ownership input!

  • @steadycuzzin5813
    @steadycuzzin5813 Год назад

    I noticed that edit you made in this video when approaching that Yellow light that was about to turn Red lol. Either you slammed on them brakes, or you went straight on through it😂
    Because you were coming up on it really really fast hahaha. Funny part was you were talking about better brakes being on the Wide-Body lmao..
    I can't wait to have mine. I have made up my mind on wanting the Wide-Body Scat Pack, until I seen this dang video. Now I'm here thinking about going with a Narrow-Body. This Triple Nickel looks absolutely stunning.
    Hmmm🤔
    Now what should I go with???

  • @Irishmanbikes
    @Irishmanbikes 2 года назад +2

    Merry Christmas Joe and Lori!! Do you think you will be able to review the 2022 Lexus ES 300h with heads up display in the new year?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      I will do my best to make it happen Dan! Merry Christmas bud!

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 2 года назад +17

    I'm not really a Dodge fan but if someone handed me the key fob to this beast I wouldn't refuse it.
    The ongoing cost of gas and new back tires would be prohibitive, though.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +4

      I like the way that you think!

  • @lissa2679
    @lissa2679 2 года назад +6

    I LOVE this car!! Hoping that I pay my Charger off in two years and get a Challenger to add to the family before it goes electric! What a beast!

    • @Yoursistersazz
      @Yoursistersazz 2 года назад +2

      Save your money brother wait and get a used one with 20,000 miles on her

    • @lissa2679
      @lissa2679 2 года назад +3

      @@Yoursistersazz “sister,” lol I’m a lady, and I don’t like getting used vehicles because I am always worried as to what the previous owner has done to the car but I may take your advice! :) thank you

    • @Yoursistersazz
      @Yoursistersazz 2 года назад +2

      @@lissa2679 take it from me, I spent 34G on a new accord because I wanted a fast sedan but I didn’t use my head and ended up trading in 4 months later for a 3 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee and loved it.

    • @lissa2679
      @lissa2679 2 года назад +3

      @@Yoursistersazz Been there lol! Back in the day my first car was a 2012 Honda EX-L Coupe brand new and traded it in for a stupid Nissan Juke 2 months later with 5k miles on it!! I believe you! I just hate used cars and sad that Dodge is following the eco-friendly EV vehicles coming up. But, you are right, probably better to get a used one with low mileage since it wont’t be my daily driver. Before we know it, all cars will be electric! Yay…..NOT!

  • @Murjam100
    @Murjam100 2 года назад +3

    Just traded in my Mustang for a Scatpack. I love it. Not as fast, but it is the ultimate muscle car.

  • @kwilliams3161
    @kwilliams3161 2 года назад +2

    Great vid as always!!! And I’m really contemplating on getting a hellcat before the prices go up but I’m worried in 10-15 years it will be hard to get/find replacement parts since dodge is moving to ev.is that something I should be worried about ?

    • @OleMisss
      @OleMisss 2 года назад +3

      Since dodge is the people’s brand I have a feeling you’ll be able to have replacement parts for decades to come. They may be switching to EVs but they won’t forget the cars that made them who they are today. I’m thinking of trading my m240i for a manual challenger myself.. 😏

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I don't think it will be difficult! There will be plenty of companies to make parts for them.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      I totally agree with you!

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 2 года назад +2

    Love your laugh when you are on throttle !! 🤣😂
    700k subs by end of year? 👍

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Thanks Tom! I think we can do it! Fingers crossed!

  • @ceooflovingthehomies9294
    @ceooflovingthehomies9294 2 года назад +19

    I love these! I still would take my 5.0 over it cause I like engine better and handling and turning is nice but the styling and pure muscle car nature of Challengers is truly awesome!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Very good way of putting it!

  • @draghrvacevic8481
    @draghrvacevic8481 2 года назад +3

    I like all 3 American muscle but my favourite is Shelby GT500. Nice review like always 👍

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Could you imagine having one of each!

  • @TheEnd-eg6wq
    @TheEnd-eg6wq 2 года назад +1

    I have 2012 gt/cs, I have had zero issues with my manual transmission, 88kmiles now, everyone thats drove it thought it was very smooth.

  • @semiauto3148
    @semiauto3148 2 года назад +3

    Man. That car looks good. Love that engine

  • @DKLabs99
    @DKLabs99 2 года назад +3

    Zonk for not removing the yellow shipping protectors yourself Joe! I’m kidding of course, love your channel!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      You’re freaking hilarious David.

  • @paulbare6371
    @paulbare6371 2 года назад +1

    Finally another manual im watching ty joe

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Thanks Paul! They are so hard to find!

  • @albertbass3230
    @albertbass3230 2 года назад +2

    I have the 2018 TA 392. It comes with the 6 piston Brembo.

  • @lloydhudson9032
    @lloydhudson9032 2 года назад +16

    Well, the manual in the Challenger might be stronger, however, the Mustang shifts smoother in my opinion. Also, I like the room in the Challenger, but you can really feel the weight of the car compared to others in its class. Great review nevertheless.

    • @jizzyjake6783
      @jizzyjake6783 2 года назад +2

      There's really no other cars in it's class. All other coupes are tiny nowadays

    • @lloydhudson9032
      @lloydhudson9032 2 года назад +4

      @@jizzyjake6783 That's somewhat true, however, the Mustang and Camaro are it's rival although they aren't truly muscle cars in the traditional sense.

    • @jizzyjake6783
      @jizzyjake6783 2 года назад +4

      @@lloydhudson9032 yeah I know and in reality they've all become larger but so have I haha

    • @lloydhudson9032
      @lloydhudson9032 2 года назад

      @@jizzyjake6783 Lol, I totally get it.

    • @rickitysplitz7035
      @rickitysplitz7035 2 года назад +5

      Mustang and Camaro would handle and drive better, but the Challenger would be in style and cruising.

  • @finnhuman1599
    @finnhuman1599 2 года назад

    Everytime I do a pull in my Scat Pack, I remember why I love MOPAR so much!

  • @michaeldennis3028
    @michaeldennis3028 2 года назад +1

    That sound!! Oh my! Wish it had a quad exhaust though

  • @wunicosuave
    @wunicosuave Год назад +3

    Just bought a 21 scat pack. I love my life.

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 2 года назад +5

    What a sweet rumble this ScatPak makes! The best attribute that this Challenger has over its rivals is that the reliability of it far exceeds either the Camaro or the Mustang according to JD Power, Consumer Reports, and Kelly Blue Book. I was in my senior year of high school when this baby was introduced, but most of us could ill afford the $3000 MSRP. 😉

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      That’s so cool David! Very good points about the CR rating.

    • @thullraven1
      @thullraven1 2 года назад +3

      @@RaitisRides I subscribe to CR, and in addition every mechanic I know that works on all types of cars says that overall, the Mustang is the best built of the three. Not every year, but overall. I was in a side impact accident two years ago as well. I was fine, but the body shop people told me if I had been in the Camaro or Challenger that I would have been hospitalized. Five Star Crash Rating on the Mustang. They said Ford has better fortified doors on the Mustang.

    • @vulcanman64
      @vulcanman64 2 года назад +1

      @@thullraven1 the reliability of the challenger far exceeds the mustang. Fact.

    • @thullraven1
      @thullraven1 2 года назад +3

      @@vulcanman64 Not according to CR, Edmunds, every mechanic I know, and Scotty Kilmer. I'll take their facts over your "facts'" any day. I'm not going to argue with you. Your opinion means nothing to me. Challengers aren't even built in the US anymore. Mustangs are still being built in Flat Rock, MI. Whatever makes you happy. I love Mustangs. I love Challengers, too. The Challenger is just a tad bigger than I want as a daily driver or I might have gotten it instead of my Mustang. Moving on. Have a Merry Christmas.

    • @jizzyjake6783
      @jizzyjake6783 2 года назад +1

      @@thullraven1 Ford has always skimped out on the Mustang but they have gotten a little better and who the fuck is Scotty Kilmer?

  • @bryanme5771
    @bryanme5771 2 года назад

    I ordered my Challenger R/T Scat Pack shaker (Go Mango) with the dynamics package. It gives you the widest tire package available on the narrow body. 275's all around!...

  • @newyorkcitystevenfan3871
    @newyorkcitystevenfan3871 2 года назад +3

    Wow this dodge challenger is a beast!
    ON THROTTLE YEAH!!!!!!!

  • @seanallen9044
    @seanallen9044 2 года назад +8

    How does he spit this info for 20 - 25 minutes straight though 🔥

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for saying that! I love sharing my passion for cars.

  • @LeadfootLou
    @LeadfootLou 2 года назад +1

    Ever since Joe picked up a Camaro he switched from picking on the Camaro to picking on the Mustang. He used to abuse Camaros in the early Raiti’s Rides videos. With that said, the challenger is an excellent muscle car. The front of the car is on the ugly side. It’s like having a girlfriend with a great bod but an ug mug. I like the look of it’s cousin the Charger a lot more. Excellent video as always. The camera person is out of this world. 👍

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      Not true one bit. I love my Shelby & the Mustang GT. I’m just having a little fun.

    • @LeadfootLou
      @LeadfootLou 2 года назад

      @@RaitisRides - No offense but I’ve been watching your muscle car videos since about the time you created your channel. You used to praise most Mustangs and zonk the heck out of most Camaros. The Camaro was the butt of most of your muscle car jokes. Now the tide has turned.

  • @morrisf3957
    @morrisf3957 2 года назад +2

    Best challenger to buy for the money.prefered the 6 speed pistol grip shifter it use to come with.that made it the ultimate experience.

    • @spencerward3606
      @spencerward3606 2 года назад +1

      I like the newer style of these challengers but I liked the pistol grip shifter that the older ones had and it was a main reason I decided to get a 6 speed 2013 challenger SRT. I still enjoy driving it until this day.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      This is so very true Morris!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      That is really cool Spencer!

  • @guypresler6747
    @guypresler6747 2 года назад +8

    50 years from now a challenger scat pack with the original "yellow guards" is going to be worth all the money 🤣😅

  • @zed8083
    @zed8083 2 года назад +6

    I think the way my Stang is optioned, with PP1 etc., it would hold it's own against this car. It's got wider meats in the back, a little less HP and TQ, but definitely lighter than this Challenger. Depending on the driver, the Stang would likely beat it, not destroy it, but beat it in a drag. The torque curve in these S550's is amazing, so linear and rev to the moon! Not knocking the Mopars, they are great cars, love the true retro look to them, but being under tired in the rear and heavy AF, I'll take the Mustang GT! I love that the manual is still barely alive! SO much more fun than the boring automatic! BTW, this is coming from an old ass die hard Chevy guy!! LOL! Cheers!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      It is great to have the variety!

    • @drewjozz
      @drewjozz 2 года назад

      2021 is the first year in history that the Challenger outsold the Mustang, you can argue statistics all you want but the Challenger has the best looks. Even the more recent model refreshes on the Mustang didn't matter. Style over performance.
      That being said, even the most tuned Hellcat would get rinsed by a GT350. All day.

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 2 года назад

    Joe, out here in CA a lot of ppl leave the yellow shipping guards on. I agree with you, it takes away from the car.

  • @BMan100
    @BMan100 2 года назад +2

    welp... glad I got mine when I did.. manual.. white knuckle, dynamic package which has the 6 pot brembos, ...oh yeah and "Brass Monkey" alloys.

  • @MetoFulcurm
    @MetoFulcurm 2 года назад

    Without the sunroof, this car has saloon levels of rear headroom, looks and sounds mean and old school. My dream car because I want to carry my family in it. Go Mango, Sublime Green and Redline Red are awesome, to bad not all of them are always available, Plum Crazy and Indigo Blue are also great. Have to get the manual one.

  • @jordanstrickland9585
    @jordanstrickland9585 2 года назад

    I love my scat pack wide body!!! It’s in go mango looks awesome

  • @mustangandson1618
    @mustangandson1618 2 года назад +3

    Mustang lover through and through (obviously 😀) but the Dodge Challenger (and Charger) .. have always been the next most desirable for me . . . totally different driving dynamic from Mustang but they are just pure muscle heritage 💪💪💪

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      So true! Competition is a very good thing!

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 2 года назад +4

    Triple Nickel. Loved it.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Dodge has the best names for their colors.

  • @tabiplay2871
    @tabiplay2871 2 года назад +1

    very good video showing this power car i really want one i want to tade it for my honda accord 2020

  • @Raven-uu7lb
    @Raven-uu7lb 2 года назад +5

    Even though it's a Scat Pack I still love the Challengers. Truly keeping the classic muscle car silhouette and bringing enough performance for every trim and model that is available.
    I heard that Dodge will stop making the traditional V8 muscle cars and go electric/hybrid is that true? If it's true, these V8s gonna go up in value not long from now!

    • @willkaufman8208
      @willkaufman8208 2 года назад +1

      yep in 2023 they are making an electric muscle car and canceling the challenger and charger

    • @Raven-uu7lb
      @Raven-uu7lb 2 года назад

      @@willkaufman8208 oof that's gonna hurt all of the V8 muscle car lovers ngl

    • @willkaufman8208
      @willkaufman8208 2 года назад +1

      @@Raven-uu7lb fr it’s gunna be sad

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +1

      The change is coming!

    • @Raven-uu7lb
      @Raven-uu7lb 2 года назад

      @@willkaufman8208 exactly

  • @loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327

    For someone like myself that’s newer to the muscle car market and leaning towards this exact vehicle in a manual transmission. Would you recommend it for a beginner Manual trans user? I have heard that it’s easy to miss third gear sometimes and I don’t want to do something stupid and damage such a nice vehicle.

  • @youremydaddy
    @youremydaddy 2 года назад

    Dodge has already said they are going to offer a twin turbo straight six version for the gear heads. I'm sure a hybrid version is in the works too.

  • @williamreynolds3487
    @williamreynolds3487 Год назад

    I've been binge watching these Challenger videos and I noticed that, over time, Joe's become more accepting of people who decide to keep the shipping guards on their cars lol

  • @kelldunn9146
    @kelldunn9146 2 года назад +1

    “Let’s talk about what’s going on here” first greatest car review RUclips channel . We need that quote on a shirt 👕

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      Lori & I are actually talking to a graphic designer.

  • @kitterkat007
    @kitterkat007 2 года назад +3

    I just bought me a brand new Challenger and it looks exactly like this one.

  • @ternerpr22
    @ternerpr22 2 года назад +1

    You knows that this guy is the best car reviewer when he literally said the charger is better than the mustang... and we all knows you are a die hard mustang fan and proud owner.

  • @rockford8915
    @rockford8915 2 года назад +2

    Raiti, If you had the choice of putting this car or a new 6.2L Camaro SS with the six speed Tremec in your garage, which would you take, and why?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      I think I’m going Scat Pack. I love the way it makes you feel from behind the wheel.

    • @3922SS
      @3922SS 2 года назад

      @Freddy Eriksson experienced both and deft going with Camaro

  • @DannyTheCarGuy
    @DannyTheCarGuy Год назад

    Those throttle giggles get me all the time 😂

  • @josemanuelruiz2036
    @josemanuelruiz2036 2 года назад

    No, I’m not the type of guy that compare sizes with friends but I love this car!!

  • @dpledford1
    @dpledford1 2 года назад +1

    My local dealer is finally getting an RT Scat Pack with a 6 speed. I’ve been waiting for a manual somewhere for a while.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      That is really awesome Dale! They are so hard to find.

    • @dpledford1
      @dpledford1 2 года назад

      @@RaitisRides it sold! They have a go mango RT manual! I have been looking hard! I have to go to another city for it!

  • @freedomstar3814
    @freedomstar3814 2 года назад

    The Challenger and Charger sound the best out of all the big 3 v'8s. The stock 6.4 produces such a great natural old school sound from the factory!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад

      I think you may be right! No replacement for displacement!

  • @sizzahandz1
    @sizzahandz1 2 года назад +1

    More into the all round performance of the Stang...I think the Challenger looks good but not into ocean liners. I do love that it's manual.

  • @nyhchal5393
    @nyhchal5393 Год назад

    Got my Scat Pack this week.

  • @gmanhere.173
    @gmanhere.173 2 года назад +2

    Just get it with the dynamics package. 275s, bigger brakes, etc...You even get the flat bottom steering wheel.

  • @JohnDoe-iw2ft
    @JohnDoe-iw2ft 2 года назад +1

    Hopefully my 2021 WD scatpack arrives to Jerry Ulm soon. Can’t wait!!!!

  • @vipulkapoor8922
    @vipulkapoor8922 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos. Would love to give a feedback tho. Please add a picture of the exact model, colour, car etc when you refer another car recent of 40 years old.

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 2 года назад +4

    I wish they'd offer a Jailbreak version of this model with leather interior and the Jailbreak wheels option. It would be the perfect muscle car. I don't need 707 hp.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 года назад +2

      That would be such a great idea!

  • @dpledford1
    @dpledford1 2 года назад

    I just got a line on a pitch black RT scatpack 6 speed 392!

  • @lochoangpham
    @lochoangpham 2 года назад +1

    I wonder if there will be a day when all we can do to hear that V8 sound again is to go rewatch a Raiti's Rides video.

  • @mmante78
    @mmante78 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Laurie! Just traded my 2022 Camry TRD for a Dodge Challenger RT Scat Pack. 👍🏽

  • @james_kimpel
    @james_kimpel 2 года назад +1

    I think they did manual back on the drivers seat to make the back seats quicker to access

  • @daisychain2428
    @daisychain2428 2 года назад +1

    At 3:07 you can see it! That "Cry like a school girl with emotional hysteria" over splitter guards! That's all the reason you need to leave them on!

  • @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055
    @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055 2 года назад

    Rims look amazing 👏 😍