Important things to know BEFORE buying a Scatpack... Don't buy without knowing this..
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- I give you my insight on what you need to know prior to buying a new or used Charger or Challenger Scatpack. After a year and a half of ownership there are several things that a potential buyer must be aware of. If you are considering getting a Scatpack this video is a must see. If you are a current Scatpack owner let me know if you agree with my assessment in the comments below.
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man i cant even afford anything off the mcdonald’s menu why do i even look at these videos 😞
Believe in yourself! I’ve been looking at the charger scatpacks ever since it came out and I finally got one in 2018. Just gotta persevere, get a decent job, and get one of these!
Decent job, save up/build credit and you’re set
This comment broke my heart man, dont ever talk down on yourself, I used to be broke until I got off my lazyads and got a job and now I have a 2020 charger sxt, it might not be a v8 but I fucking love my car, I worked hard for it, believe in yourself little brother and go chase that mf dream of yours...YOU GOT THIS !!! 😎 Much love and keep your head up
I was driving a 2.0 Fusion , loved the car but I got lucky , found a 2016 scat B5 blue 392 with many options for 29g, no dealer prep since they just took it in trade and wasn’t in there inventory yet, I negotiated the deal that day and got one hell of a deal this 2016 had 25,000 miles and the dealer did detail it like any trade ins, 29 grand for a 3+ yr old beauty was a great choice for me , lotsa fun I’m 66 yrs old and don’t miss my Fusion.
Fantaco you will some day
The one car that stayed true to its roots. The Mustang and Camaro have morphed into sports cars whereas the Mopar has remained as a muscle car and is the best daily driver in terms of room and comfort. All three are nice vehicles.
Paul Bugoni .. very true.. I agree 👍
I love the Chargers they are very practical cars with models for everyone.
Mustang and Camaro were never muscle cars. Always pony cars.
I am a BIG & TALL GUY and after 30 years of driving Mustangs, I am NOW driving a 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody and my very 1st AUTOMATIC transmission and I LOVE the roominess, the power, the sound and the WIDEBODY for me is a MUST on mountain freeways in the west - NOTHING handles like this car.
@@centermassgamer323 original gt350r was small and made to corner
Picked up a 50th anniversary scat pack widebody in frost bite last thursday, first V8 and I love it!!!!
Lucky dog! Great choice, enjoy it man! :)
Fantastic my friend.. hope your loving that car 👍
That's badass. You gotta upload a video for us hemi crackheads.
Where is frost bite lol?
@@PatrickScottlxw it's a new sick color for 2020. Falls somewhere between the b5 and indigo blues in hue. I want!
I’m mostly a mustang guy, but I like how he never puts either brand down. Scats are a really nice car. Like the video and how you don’t just try and get buyers into mopar. I truly think each car is unique in there own way!
I've owned a 5.7 RT, two 392 Scats and two Hellcats. The Scat 392's felt more fun to daily drive around town because of the low end torque. Right off idle it wil spin the tires so easily. It was all jumpy torque around town which makes it a fun car to drive! The Hellcats will do it too obviously, but the naturally aspirated power of the 392 comes on differently.
fully agreed.. That why I love driving the scatpack as well
Wouldn't the Hellcat feel the same until the blower kicks in?
@@StephenHorrillo2 Good question, not sure. I would think the 6.2L Hellcat engine vs 6.4L in Scat Pack would result in feeling different..
And, the Scats sound amazing with a muff delete.
6 months into ownership on my ‘19 392 Charger and I still get a thrill every time I push the start button. I just wish it would remember the last drive mode after starting, I always drive it in track mode because of the beautiful sound that it makes. Im sure my neighbors love that sound at 7am too. Haha
Mercury Visions .. haha #neighborpunishment lol
you can buy a tazer and unlock that mode for you to start the car up in track mode if you wanted too. and a whole lot of other stuff.
I just store my favorite drive mode under the custom setting and after starting my car U double tap the SRT button (SRT 392) and it goes straight to it. Same thing probably works with the Scat but the SRT button has a different word on it in the Scat.
I also have a 2019 392 Scatpack, My car remembers the last drive mode. I leave it on Sport. It roars !!
Mercury Visions Amen brother!
2020 scatpack owner and I love it. I had an 06’ R/T and it’s night and day between the two. If anyone is on the fence about buying a scatpack....just do it lol.
Hi just picked up my 2020 scat pack 1320. Just like to know how you like your car so far.
@@CCW-wg8ds I love it
@@rucedxbox my color is the sinomin stick Color. From my understanding there aren't to many 1320 packages in this color. I also have a sun roof. And the Alpine stereo system. With a sub woofer
@@CCW-wg8ds mine is white but I’ve done a lot of custom stuff to it
@@rucedxbox I still have to get that sto n sho plate holder. I've been looking for the trunk stripes that have the 1320 logo at the end. Did you put in the oil catch can and if you did what one did you get ?
Love my Scatpack, for me... easy to control, not to much power to put you in a ditch and easy get you out of a potential bad situation. Of course driving abilities make all the difference! 🤪 First thing I did was go staggered on my Charger. 275 in the front and 305 in the back. Took some getting used to, but man what a difference! The cars fun to drive and always getting comments everywhere I go! Keep bringing the content. 😁
Thank you. I learned a lot with this video. I have a 5.0 and wanted to upgrade...but I have a bit of meditation to do now. Awesome job.
Great cars i have a scat pack myself and i love how its delivers the power to the ground, aspecialy the snappy change in the gearbox in track mode.
5:27 I love how you smile when you floor it knowing you're going to smoke the tires
Just picked up my first Scat Pack after driving a Camaro SS for the past few years. The Scat Pack is head and shoulders more fun to drive around town. I'm sure if I had access to a road track the Camaro would prevail but just using the car as a cruiser and playing around town, I'm wondering why I waited so long to pull the trigger on the Mopar! Thanks for all your great videos on the Mopar content as it helped me quite a bit in my car shopping process. Thanks again!
Great video as Racer X covers key points on what to expect if you purchase Scat Pack.
I had a 2018 Scat Pack with the 245 tires. And while I totally understand this tire set up works for some, I was not too happy with the 245s. The 245 set up comes with 9 inch rims. And while I am no expert on the subject I did research the issue, and I found out you can put 275s on the 9 inch rims. However, you are at the minimum rim range with 275s and 9 inch rims.
I also looked at buying new 9.5 inch wheels and going with 275s. Though, I see here some owners also replace wheels and go with 305s for the back with 275s on the front.
However, I decided to replace the car and I purchased a 2019 Challenger 1320 which came with 275s Nexen Street Drag Radials with 9.5 inch wheels.
I use the car for limited daily driving. However, I really enjoy taking road trips with this car. I just got back from a 2,800 mile road trip and the car handles the road in excellent fashion. I am at around 16,000 miles after 10 months of ownership and looks like these street drag radials will need replacing at the 20,000 mark.
Agreed, gas mileage on the Scat Pack is limited for in town driving. However on a long road trip with a 60 to 80 MPH range I am getting from 23 to 24 MPG overall.
Just picked up a 15 Scat Pack Shaker yesterday! Love it so far. Still have to learn the car and all the settings. Lol
Thank you for the information. I just test drove a 2021 Charger RT Plus in the new gray paint, and fell in love. Your review really made me decide to go with an RT. Going to be a big step from my 15 Passat TDI! 😂
Always great info! One of the first people I go to when I have questions about my scatpack! 🤝🤝 Gonna be modding my widebody charger for the channel soon and you definitely give me all the info I need. So I appreciate that 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for the info! I just ordered a 2020 Charger Scatpack on Tuesday, can’t wait to get it!!
Awesome stuff .. I bet your ready..
Love the videos and I give you guys credit with higher hp. I bought my v-6 for gas mileage and style but have been pulled over for speeding twice. so I’m definitely not one suited for more power! But like seeing other challengers as a challenger fan!!
Just picked up scat widebody from r t these are all incredible cars thanks for the channel
Just got the 50th Anniversary Hellraisin Scat #55 today. Learning from your videos even before buying. Finally subscribed. Thanks for what you do!
Thats awesome.. love that color.. Welcome to the channel
100% accurate! Thanks for doing this, it's great to hear some reality on the Scat Pack.
you bet...
I plan on getting a scat pack soon, a 1320 with no other options. Love the racing on your channel
big rocc .. heck yea! Love the 1320 👍
I appreciate your honesty, you showed me things I never considered with the scat because I'm not really a dodge guy, I'm a mustang person. But I'm looking around and it's really cool that you told us all the good and the bad
I was a die hard mustang guy owned several GTs and a 2004 Cobra terminator with a whipple 715 rwhp. I made the transition from Ford to Ram I owned an F250 and a Ram 2500 Rams product has definitely changed over the year for the better. I now own a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon AWD I follow the 392 channels for content and to learn more about the 392 I do all my maintenance. I transitioned from my mustangs a few years ago and went into the jeep wranglers yeah not as fast but totally different driving experience all together. Needless to say I never looked back I did a few jeep build and when I saw this 392 in a jeep, yeah it was ridiculously overpriced but I knew deep down I had to have it and I pulled the trigger, Definitely No ReGuRtS!!! Hands down one of my best decisions I now have the best of both worlds it’s not my daily driver but damn I love driving this thing. I plan on also purchasing a TRX in the next few years as well go big or go home.😉🙌
Great video RacerX...I've been watching your videos for a while now thanks for all the information. I bought a new 2019 Scat Pack WB 3 weeks ago and i like it i like it a lot lol...I will say the 305 tires really make a big difference it hooks up nice.
Whew! Dodged the bullet. I have a SP on order, and seeing the video title I was worried I made a bad decision. All good stuff in the video, and for me there were no surprises.
I ordered one yesterday. What did they say your wait time was going to be?
I just traded in my 2020 Charger R/T for a 2022 Charger ScatPack 392. All I can say is WOW. The MOPAR engineers must have come over from the aerospace industry because the vehicle is so sophisticated and such a performer. I might add mine isn't fully broken in yet but I'm getting better gas mileage on the hwy (30 MPG) than what the book says and my performance page says best launch 0-60 is 3.9 seconds. Very comfortable, easy handling, super cold A/C, amazing sound system and you can whisper inside at 80+. By the way be careful pulling up to a parking block. If you hit the air dam too hard it triggers the check engine light. The air dam is controlled by two electric actuators that adjusts dynamic air flow to the radiator based upon outside air temperature. It will be a sad day when the battery powered Dodge comes out in 2024.
I had mine for 2 years. It still excites me as daily driver.
Just got mine Friday.. Love these tips and just found out about insurance. Man you weren’t kidding! 😄
Another great video! Always reassuring me getting a Scat was the best decision!
SikOne 392 .. it’s a solid package for sure 👍
Everything you said is 100% true. Went from a 5.7 to the 6.4 but let's not forget, it is all WORTH IT!
I'm a 5.0 owner but I have been enjoying your videos lately. Interesting to learn about other cars besides my 5.0
Great video. My lease on my Challenger R/T Shaker is up in 5 months. I was thinking of upgrading to the wide body scat pack. Your comments about the insurance and cost of higher octane gas was something that my ego wouldn't let me consider. Thanks for bringing me back down to reality. I do love the 'wow' factor of my R/T. The 6 speed manual shift allows me to make it roar. I think I'll stay with the R/T , go with the Sinomon Stick, and get side stripes instead of the shaker stripe. Thanks.
I bought my Challenger RT SP 392 WB in Octane Red in May 2019. I've just loved it over the past year. My wife tells me to never get rid of it because she loves it too. In Ontario Canada, the insurance is pretty low, a lot lower than the Hellcat, because the 392 with automatic transmission in eco mode will automatically switch to 4-cyl mode on the highway. It drones a bit in 4-cyl mode but not bad and it doesn't bother me if I have the tunes cranked. It pops back to full 8-cyl immediately if you hit it. There's no 1 to 2 second lag like with the V6. I drove a 2012 V6 Charger for 7 years and it was a very nice ride and got good mileage but I kept craving the V8 so I finally made the leap and I'm very happy that I did. The '19 6.4L Scatpack widebody is an awesome machine. Sometimes when I have it outside the garage for a wash, neighbors walk over to my house just to see it up close and ask questions.
Great video. Absolutely love my 19 scat pack wide body, destroyer grey.
Scat pack Pete .. for sure! Love that destroyer grey
Just picked up my ‘21 Challenger Scat Pack in Granite Pearlcoat, with the Dynamics package (20x9.5 275’s, 6-piston Brembos). The ‘19 SXT AWD is still my daily driver, but excited to get this baby out there! Thanks for the knowledge!
Excellent review sir ! I am looking at the Hellcat and the Scat pack. I had a new 2008 SRT8 numbered car black with every option and I loved that motor . I don't need the 700 hp motor to enjoy these cars . I like the sound and the feel these great cars provide . I grew up during the muscle car era late 60's early 70's and the card back then were fantastic machines . They weren't built nearly as well as today's card but damn they were pure muscle . I am glad I can relive that feeling !
Thanks again !
This was very helpful!! I’ve been debating between a used low mile scat pack and a new rt. Very good to know info! Thanks!
what did you end up getting? literally in the same sitution rn, debating over getting a scat pack or rt
@@aramm3905 tbh i went for a 2021 scatpack and leasing it on the dodge website i only have to pay like 500$ monthly for 3 years
@@aramm3905 what did you go with?
Litterally watching this channel made me trade in my tundra for a 16 challenger scat pack the nicest vehicle I owned every time i push the button to start the beast it makes me smile !
Anthony Molina .. awesome stuff brother! Glad your loving that beast
Great video! I have a 17 charger scat. It's like a Nimitz class carrier on the road and has the balls to get out of its own way. I feel safe in it and it's a ton of fun. Driving it you do feel the weight sometimes but that goes away once you put the throttle down. Great cruising on the highway and it's a broadway bully in the city. As far as fuel economy, hahahah I will stop there. Keep up the great videos!!!!
Glad I stumbled upon this video
Thanks for pointing so facts that sales people wont
Bought a charger scat pack two weeks ago , best decision of my life ... when you put that boy in track it’s some else !
Absolutely Jordan.. that's how I drive it
Bought a new scat pack wide body in F8green lasrweek. Lovin it
Fantastic.. Thats a great spec on that car
Keep it coming Racer X .. he tells it like it is ! Fair and balanced
I enjoy watching your reviews as always another great one thanks
Good video and good points on the suspension. The widebody upgrade for the scatpack also comes with the bilstein adjustable suspension that comes on the hellcat. Completely different ride when changing from street to track...is a great feature
I just ordered the Challenger GT AWD because the options mean more to me than the maintenance/premium gas/insurance costs associated with their V8 packages. Plus, I want the AWD for wet surfaces like we have here in Florida during rainy season. I also added almost every option to make it as comfortable, safe and fun to drive.
No one cares
@@dckyz1840 bro a menace fr fr
@@Yeaggghurte nah he not he a lame fr
How much was it for a spec’d out Gt?
From someone who lived in Florida my entire life saying you need AWD for rain is one of the wors reasons I have ever heard. Literally you DO NOT need AWD in Florida ANYWHERE.
I’m getting mine soon and I literally cannot wait !!
Very nice video. I have a 2015 SPS and when we drive it is a ton of fun. What you didn't touch on is wheel alignment. From the factory there are no caster or camber adjustments, it's set the toe and let it go. There is a kit to make those components adjustable. The kit is 750.00. In my case it was in the shop (dealer) for 30 days.
my 2019 Charger Daytona 392 came with 275s and different black rims than the regular Scatpack rims. Triple Nickel Grey on black rims fire. i need to master dig racing
That is correct , I am a RT guy . Ready to ad up to the collection .
Great insights. Test drove a beautiful scat pack today and am tempted but I think I’ll wait out for a wide body as the wheels spin out way too easy! I want the power on the road.
Racer X, very good video thank you. I just discovered your channel so I'm going to subscribe. Less than a month ago I bought a Scat Pack 1320 so I'm hoping to find your videos to be helpful. Thanks again.
Racer X, I did just that and bought my 19 scatpack and it came out to about 38K new. Not fully optioned, cloth seats but I love it!
Nate Heyward .. they are really fun cars to drive 👍
Hey your still living my dream
I seem to think I got the deal of a lifetime for my 2019 scat for $32k sunroof only option on it.
It’s Medical how did you get it for 32k!? I’m having a hard time getting one out here in Cali for under 35k
Niki I got the car in February of 2020. It was a 2019 with 38 miles on it. They had 3 2019 for $32k with being a returning dodge owner and another discount got the price to the $32k it only has 1 add on the sunroof. I did a ton of looking online and drove 3 hrs to get it just outside of Chicago
Traded my 13 RT with 126k miles for a fully optioned 15 RT Scat Pack with 18k miles yesterday. There is night and day difference in power, torque, comfort and technology of the 5.7 vs the 6.4
I bought a new T/A 392 and I really enjoy your content. Keep it up! 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome stuff.. thank you my friend
Thank you I'm coming from a mustang GT going to a scat extremely helpful tips.
My ‘19 Challenger Scat is one year old now and 2600 miles. I still love the thrill of starting and driving. I usually keep it in Eco mode but Sport mode sometimes. I got the Dynamic pkg with 275 tires and 6 piston front brakes. Love the stopping power.
Did u buy new? Or leasing
Put it in track 😫
I used to get 9MPG when I first got my scat pack. Now it’s at 16.3MPG so I’m happy with that 😂
how did you get it up
He probably modified his driving habits lol.
I got an R/T and I started driving more conservatively for better gas mileage for a bit. Then one day I asked myself, why buy this car to not drive it, so I just stopped looking at gas mileage unless I'm driving highway long distance.
@@lxnny2357 LOL
As always great information. I drive a 2018 Chrysler 300C which is basically Chrysler's Luxury version of the Charger RT. I don't want to void my warranty so I've only added a Cold air and deleted the rear mufflers. like yourself, I drive in Sports mode which gives me better shifts and throttle response. I just added a Petal Commander and so far I'm impressed with the added accelerator response. I'm not sure if you've had any experience with one, but I'm giving it a try. The true test will be next Saturday at thet drag strip. When new car shopping I had narrowed my selections down to a Mustang GT premium. Challenger RT until I came across the 300C that had been used as a dealership demo. I knew nothing about the Chrysler lineup, but when I opened the hood and set in the soft leather mocha seat. My connection started and I realized I needed something larger than the aformentioned coupes. I was given the 300C for a weekend test drive and found it had a great look inside and out with solid performance and comfort. With the Hugh savings the dealer offered. I traded in my SUV and purchased the 300C. I wanted luxury and performance. A sedan that doesn't look like the other sedans available. I've owned many cars in my life and the Chrysler 300C has to be one of my favorite cars. You're very knowledgeable about the Hemi. Is it worth the investment going to a larger throttle body regarding performance? Thanks for your continued information.
My brother has a 2018 scat challenger and I picked up the 50th anniversary scat shaker a couple days ago and wow. The difference between his and mine is like apples and oranges. Great video
Excellent review👍
Thank you for another good video, RacerX!
I've daily driven my 2016 SRT 392 for four years now, and I still look forward to getting into it for a ride. The sound, the punch, the comfort. At 6' 3", the Mopar car is the best fit for me. On road trips, I average 25mpg and 18.5 in town. The car has 68k miles on it now and the car has been trouble free (other than the odd interior rattle that shows up now and then on rough roads).
One maintenance consideration that I would like to mention is the front brake rotors.. The Brembo 6-piston brakes REALLY bite, and I love knowing that the car will stop when I need it to, but the rotors being slotted prevent most mechanics / shops from turning the rotors. Each rotor is ~$1,000 from Mopar, or $600 aftermarket equivalent. Speaking with the local shops here in Florida, 45k miles seems to be about the time to expect needing new rotors. Just something to consider if you plan on long term ownership.
Bon Jarrow Thanks for the heads up!
The brembo's I believe I read only add 20ft over standard brakes which with standard rotors/brakes the rotors can last the typical 100k with mindful driving habits. Im sure the brembos have great pedal feel/ no brake fade under some spirited driving but for the difference in cost...damn thats wild.
Awesome vid, man. I have the 2016 Challenger SXT that I bought as a 19 year old. Thinking about upgrading to the V8 but needed to know if the RT or Scat was better for me. This info def led me more to the RT just because it’ll be my first V8, and the insurance down to the mechanics would be cheaper than the Scat and definitely the Hellcat.
Thanks a lot. Talked about a lot of things i need to consider!
Great vlog! And at the end of the day you have to realize this is a performance car so you’re gonna be paying more for everything. I think the extra weight is fine except city driving as that’s is where it’s really gonna hurt your gas mileage . The front seats may be comfortable but the back seats are only good for grocery bags LOL. And don’t forget the hemi has been quite reliable where even though Ford is making about the same horsepower out of a 5 L quite a few of the 5.0’s are having engine issues.
Agreed wade.. I know some of those Coyotes have that tick.. The Scat is a great package for sure
I keep my scat in sport mode, I just love the sound of the exhaust
ScatPack_Fields💨 .. it does sound nice .. even stock 👍
Great Video with AWESOME Information! I am looking at getting a Scat Pack Shaker hood in Destroyer Gray/Sting Gray to go with my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 5.7L Hemi but I am having a hell of a time finding the Shaker Hood!
A lot of great info here!! THANKS!!
We picked up our 2017 charger scatpack with every option excluding the beats sound system and adaptive cruise @ 40,500 miles for $28,000! It was a Detailers dream so to speak because the paint had a ton of scuffs and scratches. Luckily after hours of cutting and polishing she’s looking absolutely beautiful for an excellent price.
Damn nice
Bought my 2015 SP last month. Phantom Black with 18k miles. Love it!
How much you pay?
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I’ve got a 19 Scat Pack Wide Body and I love it. Super fun and just a great car to get out and enjoy.
Ghostrider304 .. most definitely 👍
I love this guy's review of the Dodge Challenger Scatpack model. There are negatives to consider and he identifies many of them. But that being said, its a great car to drive! What's more it has a Shaker hood.
Love my 19 Scatpack!
Patrick Cortazzo ... us too 🤜🔥🔥
RacerX me 3 bro lol
My car looks exactly like this except it's a sxt plus, thought about upgrading but i got it for looks and for gas mileage. i'll be getting a v8 1965 mustang in 1 week tho.
Nice.. bet your looking forward to getting that stang
Thanks for the vid X! Picking up a scat next month! Jumping from SXT
Zacychan’s Life .. that’s a substantial jump .. you will really enjoy the Scatpack 🤜🔥🔥
Super info straight facts no apologies but I appreciate the no bs advice thank u
I'm crying when he said Rt and v6 owners 😭 I feel like my Rt hemi is now a V6 cause he put in same category 😭
There is a scat pack challenger RT
Hey don't worry about it man. I'm sure you'll get an upgrade soon
Tbh yeah lol R/Ts get as much respect as the SXT
Everyone with the next level up will pretend that anything lower is unacceptable. That's their way of justifying their 700$ car payment.
I drive 7.3 powerstroke slug. It's got 500k on it. I jump in with a smile on my face every day. Its not new but it gets me 700 miles a week
I have a 2019 Bullitt which I would never give up. But if I had the extra dough, I would get one of these too.
Cool! 1000th comment! Researching for my first Scatpack 🎉
Awesome!!! I also got my Shaker for the ride not the economy on gas. I also drive mine on track every time!! Awesome channel!!
Thanks buddy.. yes track mode is the way to go
I love my White Knuckle 2019 Challenger Scatpack
Thats a great color
Have a R/T was looking into a scat pack this video was real good help I want it more now😂😂😂
Im on the fence about trading my RT too but cant make up my mind
I have the red. Love it. On the 245 vs 304 tires, is that why I lose traction and fishtail. I agree the tires need to be bigger! She’s a beast and I love her! 😍
just got a 2020 scat pack with a shaker hood on friday and I LOVE IT
Nice.. they are so much fun
Test drove a 6speed 19 scat pack yesterday and genuinely could not believe how much i loved it. The trans feel, the torque, the comfort and space. Was cross shopping it between a Coyote and im sold on the Scat. Now to find the right one
Were you ever able to find the right one?
Good video. Your comments on the 245 tires are similar to what I've heard from others. That is why I chose the 5.7 model. I was afraid of getting myself hurt with the 6.4 model based on the tire issue. My only regret with the 5.7 is that I didn't wait 1 year. My 2016 model has the governor on the exhaust, which means the 5.7 doesn't sound like it should. 2017 and later models sound much better because Dodge finally removed the exhaust governor. Other than that, I love the 5.7 car. It's a lot of fun to drive and it's a pretty badass color/stripe package. Shaker model in B5 blue, or Smurf blue as my sister calls it. Badass black stripes to go with the pretty blue.
I think gas mileage and a selling point for the Hellcat is the reason why the RT and Scst come with 245s. The narrower the tire, the better the mpg. Although not much help, the 275s is exclusive to base Hellcats. Not sure why dodge didnt go 305 or higher with the HC. It already has the gas guzzler tax so mpg isnt a concern
Just buy a new tire setup
We just got a 2018 Scatpack last weekend and my husband will never get to drive it. It was sold the second I pushed the start. I love love love this car!
Definitely using this video as an "after you buy" video. :)
I had a 5.7 and moved up to a brand new scat pack and somehow my insurance went down $30 a month
Lmao
Strange.. I would take it if you can get it lol
Means you were already getting ripped off
The scat pack charger is nice I have one and i smoked a 5.7 challenger 2020 no problem
I went from a Ecoboost Mustang, too a scatpack and now pay $150 LESS, I love how that works !
To your first point, I got a 2020 Scat Pack in Octane Red, and the only options on it were the 8 Speed Auto and the convenience package(blind spot detection, power mirrors, etc) because the standard equipment is pretty solid for a car with a $42k sticker, especially weighed against the performance.
As for comfort, I was tempted to get the adaptive dampers, but after driving a lowered BRZ for 6 years the standard suspension feels like it might as well be from a Rolls Royce by contrast. Which reminds me, the "Torqueflite" branded ZF 8HP-70 in the Scat Pack is the same transmission(though likely with different programming) Rolls Royce uses in the Phantom, so that should tell you something about the quality of the shifts.
Aston Martin uses or did use the ZF 8 speed also. I remember Car and Driver saying that back in 2015.
Yes it’s a really nice riding car with a solid trans 👍.. really enjoy the Scatpack
Great presentation, as usual. Lot's of good info. Bums me out a bit because I was 75% of the way there to buying a 2020 Charger Widebody Scatpack for about $41k and decided against it. Great deal just before Jan 1st when the dealer was trying to hit year-end sales goals. Winter in Chicago a pretty good time seasonally for buying a performance car. Now I'm kind of regretting bowing out.
The Scatpack is a really fun package. Good thing is that they can still be had at a great price.. go get you one my friend
Congrats on 200K Racer 🕺🏽
I love your channel so much 😆... I was going to get a Scat Challenger but I'm going to get the R/T Shaker.. I have the V6 and all I want to hear is the Hemi so R/T loaded for me... I'll be running 275/45/20's them 245's are too small... 245 works well on my GT RWD but I can't see them holding with the R/T
Chester Foster .. sounds like a great setup my friend 🤜🔥🔥
Save your money and get a Scat bro. You’ll thank yourself later
Stay in your lane bro and get a good price on the RT. You see during Covid if you stretch to far youll have to go back.
Only get a scat if you plan on trading the RT before you pay it off - Do it right the first time trust
Bought my 2019 R/T last year, actually ordered it. Go Mango, 8 speed auto, and the R/T classic package, that's it. Got it for a little over 34K. Was thinking about the Scat Pack, but being 64 years old, didn't need the higher maintenance cost, insurance cost, and (at that time) running 93 octane all of the time. Honestly, I am missing the extra snap from the 6.4, but the 5.7 is good enough for what I need.
If you want a slightly nicer interior and more amenities (heated steering wheel, heated and cooled seats, adaptive suspension) an even better option is the SRT 392 which they sadly discontinued. I picked up my 2015 for about $33k from CarMax. 24k miles on the clock. I pay about $240 a month in insurance (through Geico, 29yr old. One previous ticket on record) and just under $500 a month in car note.
Thanks for the info.
Nice
What was your credit score?
392 are good and rare due to the adaptive suspension
Great vid...i was just reminiscing about my hellcat( was stolen recently)..
I went and looked at one this weekend and I'm thinking about getting it
I'll be making my first long trip tomorrow morning from georgia to ohio. Going full eco and cruise control. I expect to get 26 mph average. I have been very surprised on the average gas mileage on my 2019 scat pack back and forth to work and around town.. Coming from a full sized ram 1500 I guess anything can be better.
I drove my Daytona 392 from California to Vegas and got 25.8 MPG on the highway so you’ll get it done for sure
I’m sure it will be a good trip. You will definitely have to exercise restraint to keep the mileage number up 👍
@@ig9628 eco mode makes a phenomenal difference on the hwy mpg.
No B.S. 27.8 mph avg. 680 mile trip. Average speed was 75 mph. That is seriously impressive for that car.
Own a 2019 Scat Pack and tried a couple of different Hellcats on the GEICO app to see what the insurance difference would be: about 25% more for a 2017 and about 40% more for a 2020.
Damnit that’s a bummer, I want to upgrade next year but that’s a potential game changer at 340 a month with a Scat
6.4L of Daytona .. wow that’s more than what I had seen from a few other companies! I was seeing like 10%.. strange
Erie insurance quoted me $770/ year for a 19 scatpack and I have substantially upgraded insurance protection.... but I'm 41. They make it tough for young people to have nice things. It took me this long to get my first v8 rear wheel drive car. I still drive it like a teenager though.
Yeah I think I was paying like 420 every six months for the scat and now I’m up to like 660 every six months for the hellcat so it definitely goes up I don’t know if it’s because I live in California and of course they gouge whatever you do in California
Japoop Sabeano .. I’m the same age 👍
Loving my 2019 Triple Nickel widebody Scat Pack Challenger!
I have a recently owned a Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 HEMI engine 2021. In the first 2 weeks it was something need to practice on busy motor ways then become very comfortable in driving and much of fun on speeding with its horsepower and exhaust sound influence . You guys don’t have to challenge on speed with others all the time . Just enjoy driving your sport car with confidence but not over confidence. I made the right choice for myself🤙