19:45 - For me when you buy such a car it’s all about the experience. 😍 How many smiles and how much enjoyment does the car give you? 😎 Whilst I would prefer the Mustang because of the handling, the Challenger certainly brings the smiles!
I got a steal of a deal on a 2016 Hellcat in Plum Crazy Purple with a 6-speed at a local dealership last weekend and it’s such an absolute joy to drive. Not only does it have more power than you could ever need, but it’s also incredibly comfortable. Loving it!
I had a manual trans in my 1991 ZR-1. It was so fun, but I prefer an auto now. I currently have a 2011 CTS-V and a 2013 Audi S5 cabriolet prestige. Both are automatics and both are hella fun to drive. I have my eye on the new C8 Corvette in a year or two. Thanks for the videos!
I can't imagine driving a hellcat that isn't a wide body. The narrow body has the smaller width tires right? My scat pack can be squirrelly when I get into it with 485 hp and its not a wide body.
i have Challenger SRT 392, Which has the same body trim as Hellcat. Each got same everything as hellcat including wide tires, suspension, etc.. except for the engine is 6.4L with (485hp). Before I got mine I was into widebody, but after comparing the two, I opted for regular. In my eyes, it just carries the perfect classic look, as is, Besides the Challengers are already wide car. Adding Widebody trims just looks unnecessary and unnatural. But each their own.
Love this channel and your reviews. The reviews are very thorough, honest and what we want to know as buyers and not a damn commercial hiding flaws. Keep it up 💪🏼
Hey great review Raiti! Your enthusiasm and joy and laughter make this an incredible pleasure to watch and allows us to dream of owning a car like that one day.
I love how much fun you have driving the cars! Keep it up! I’m looking hard @ a 2019 SRT Hellcat Challenger… scary is fun! Our 2015 Z06 was scary but awesome! My brother drove it and kept saying “This shouldn’t be legal!!” 😂😂😂
@@RaitisRides Cars that are useful as a daily driver (we daily drive Corvettes, a 2012GS & a 2020 Z51) but loads of fun are such a wonderful combination. Enjoy life every day in every little way you can.
You looked like you were having a blast brother! It's a shame they don't make more of these hellcats with manuals! Great video Joe! 🤙🏻🤙🏻 #savethemanuals
I like the engine, and the fact that it is a manual. I would've like to have seen maybe a orange seat belt and a two tone color way seats. Otherwise this is ANOTHER great Vlog!!!!
turt1231 The Zl1 is my daily driver. I like it better because it handles a lot better then the Hellcat. It has a better ride also. Even though the Hellcat has more horsepower, I still think the Zl1 is quicker.
@@robertglassburn8912 I am looking at a hellcat or zl1 for hopefully next year but you are saying the camaro is a better ride. That's a first I heard being more comfortable. The zl1 is the better performance for the money but i thought the hellcat was a better drive since it is easier to get in and more space. I am going more towards the zl1 since i have a 2019 limited 1500 ram that i daily drive and is very comfortable. Thanks for the reply.
Great car and looks impressive no doubt, but I'm taking a ZL1 every day of the week. Hellcats are a little over the top for me. However, if challengers are your thing and money isn't an issue I can definitely see the appeal. The ZL1s overall performance and looks is second to none imo. Hoping to get mine in about 10 years 😊 Also, that "YEAH!" at 1830 was magical 😂 You are so awesome Joe and we appreciate you very much!
Hell yeah Brother it makes my day I would love to see a back to back video great job u are the best RUclips video ever, no one shows that n how the car can go thank you for everything joe
Appreciate your videos, especially the Mopars, your videos help me away toward a new Mustang GT, but hopefully one day a HC in near future. BTW, how about a review on a SRT 10 Truck? I had one and they're a monster
Yah Joe,we enjoyed it!Good job playing it smart and safe around the twisties!Easy to get in trouble with that much hp and torque.I would rather have a Mustang GT 350 too for a few reasons.Size,style,heritage and handling!Happy Easter to you and yours!
Yet again another great my man Raiti, it would be pretty cool if you do a video on a zl1 against the challenger. I love how you cut the bs and get to the good parts about the car and not talk about the boring parts like the backseat and trunk. which boring as hell, yet again my man keep the videos coming👊🏻👍🏻
Joe, great vid as always...kudos to your cameraman👍🏼 I love Hellcats, but this narrow body doesn’t look like as much fun as you had driving the ZL1 manual...what’s the point in driving a car that you’re scared of losing control of because of weak tire set up🙏🏽
Another thing that a lot of people do not know is that the racing stripes add an additional 10 horsepower on top of the 10 provided by the yellow protective strips.
I had the yellow protectors on my Redeye....the dealer didn’t take them off. They said they would take them off when I came back for the first maintenance...everybody was offering me 100+ dollars for them. So Ieft them on. Other were saying “dude those things have to go”i kept them.
One more comment, 18:10 that was hilarious how you just said “here we go” and you ended up drifting 😂 you were driving that cat like you stole.... that’s how it supposed to be driven 😤 honestly such a great review I felt like I was in the car with ya, no matter how many challenger reviews I’ve seen I still watch em all, keep up the great content Mr. Raiti 💪🔛🔝🔜
I have a 19 HC, 6spd WB. Surprised someone traded it so quick. What were they thinking when got it. They should of got the widebody. Makes a big difference.
Jerry 50 yah maybe that why he traded it in because not wide body. Too much power and slippage . A Scat Pack 275 tires and it 485 hp you can get away without a wide body. Hellcat you need the Widebody it a 💥MUST💥.
The only auto car I’ve ever had was my first car in high school because I’m a purist and nothing beats the driver involvement of rowing and executing the perfect shifts of a man trans for sure Joe no doubt. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Those Hemi's sound good across the rev range, but here in Ontario I think the 392 SRT will do just fine. Loves these cars...and they plant is only an hour away from me!
Joe, great review! I like the extra room a Challenger has, but with all the curvy roads around Murphy-NC I’ll stick with my Mustang GT. Question, I have Michelin 305 30 19’s Cup 2 on all four corners, thinking about replacing them with Nittos. What would you do?
Nice car but I have to say that I would be a nervous wreck because I know that I would be dropping the hammer down. I like it but if I were in the market for a front engine muscle car I would go with the GT-350 first and the Z-01 second. Mainly because of the handling aspect. Even in a straight line drag race the Challenger Hellcat you have to be always on your A-Game and that still might not be enough. Thanks for sharing Joe. I enjoy all of your videos.
A completely blacked out Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody with red brembos is my favorite car by far. It probably will be forever unless Dodge makes it even sicker!
New school tech is not the greatest, that one-panel control will be a nightmare when (not if) something goes wrong. This is the kind of silly gadgetry that holds Chrysler back from being a respected carmaker.
I love the heavy clutch feel in my Srt challenger a true real feel .your right Dodge is so full of it when I bought mine cloth was not an option a 70k plus vehicle that's ridiculous plus no duo power seats
Let’s be honest the Mustang and Camaro will outperform this on a track. But at the end of the day I don’t think you could make a wrong choice going with any of the big 3. My heart is with the challenger just for the look and driving feel alone, but they’re all beautiful machines.
Wow how times have changed. This same vehicle with 57k miles is going for 66k, 3 years later. Wish I had the job I have now back then…
"Muhammad Ali's hand"
"The pizza you ate last night"
"Double cheesebuger & milk"
Type of random things you hear when watchin Raiti review cars 🤣
All the twinkies he has eaten I'm surprised he's alive😂
This guy is hilarious and probably an amazing salesman!
I'm seeing these on dealer lots for 11-15k off msrp. Brand new. Now's the Time to buy one new if you can afford it...
So very true!
Just wait, too- a lot of toys are going to get dumped at "Fire-sale" prices...I'm waiting & smiling
been seeing these as well. might have to get one soon
What city for that price
Not to mention the crazy amount of gas, tires, and insurance its gonna take to keep and run this thing
I heard this car in person at a ford dealership & I just fell in love. It sounded so angry, ferocious, & loud when he revved it. I loved every second.
That was fun to watch but not as much fun as you had! Manual trans for those who want to DRIVE and not just ride. Good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I am just glad that I could take you along for the ride!
Yes I agree. All them pussies driving autos and bragging about their paddle shifters
@@beastfromtheeast9318 LMFAO So true ,and it amazes me how many meatheads dont know how to drive an auto
The joy that manual brings
You better believe it!
Love you Brooklyn
19:45 - For me when you buy such a car it’s all about the experience. 😍 How many smiles and how much enjoyment does the car give you? 😎 Whilst I would prefer the Mustang because of the handling, the Challenger certainly brings the smiles!
I totally agree with you! Very well said!
Gareth Hood couldn’t have said it better . “Is it practical” they ask.it gets me from point a to point b and it has a trunk so yes !!!😁
Dunno, just drove a GT350 from Seattle to NC. Average cruising speed was 90-110, highest speed was 150+...grinning
I got a steal of a deal on a 2016 Hellcat in Plum Crazy Purple with a 6-speed at a local dealership last weekend and it’s such an absolute joy to drive. Not only does it have more power than you could ever need, but it’s also incredibly comfortable. Loving it!
7:20 Joe wanted to say “Let’s fire up this mutherf****n god,” ⚠️ but he was forced to hesitate and rephrase that lmao 😂😂
Yep 🤣
Keep reviewing as many manuals as possible, Joe - love it! Thanks for continually bringing the heat on the test drives, too. Best in the biz.
717hp with a 6 speed?? Incredible. You're killing me watching you drive that rocket...I'm cracking up too!
New subscriber here. I love your reviews, especially the ones in which you review muscle cars!
MOPAR or NO CAR 😤
Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! I really appreciate your support!
Out of all the cars you preview for us I have to say you had the most fun in the Hellcat 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Fun video, thanks !!!!!
Joe you love MOPAR is in your face , you enjoy every moment and you bring love for the cars to ours life that’s unique, thanks man
I had a manual trans in my 1991 ZR-1. It was so fun, but I prefer an auto now. I currently have a 2011 CTS-V and a 2013 Audi S5 cabriolet prestige. Both are automatics and both are hella fun to drive. I have my eye on the new C8 Corvette in a year or two. Thanks for the videos!
You do the best car reviews by far, sir.
Absolutely love watching these
Thank you so much! That really means a lot!
We’re not even checking out the trunk, I don’t blame you Joe! 🤣🤣🤣👏
Thanks man!
Elephant skin on the dash.....Joe gives the most funniest analogies with a straight face, which is hilarious. Very lively and entertaining review 👌
Thanks Richard! I appreciate you letting me share the cars and the laughs with you!
Your very welcome Joe, my wife and I love your reviews, keep up the good work, regards from Canada 🇨🇦
This is literally the epitome of "New Millennium" muscle car......pure Classic 🔥🔥🔥👍💯
Loved both my Hellcats 2015 and 2019 Redeye.
I’ll never let Tesla take over pure v8s ever.Long live v8s and the hellcat❤️🇱🇷
I am right there with you!
Long live manuals as well... might be a tad slower but shifting through gears and snapping necks: pure ecstasy 😎👍🔥🔥
@@mrch33sehed93 I totally agree with you!
I can make challenger self charging electric muscle car, that would beat any car on the planet
Yea man, am with you
I can't imagine driving a hellcat that isn't a wide body. The narrow body has the smaller width tires right? My scat pack can be squirrelly when I get into it with 485 hp and its not a wide body.
So true. The non wide bodies have 275s and that aint much. Should have a min. of a 305 for scat and hell cat.
Agree 305 should be standard for both trims. My Daytona has the dynamics package with 275s and you can definitely still get turnt
i have Challenger SRT 392, Which has the same body trim as Hellcat. Each got same everything as hellcat including wide tires, suspension, etc.. except for the engine is 6.4L with (485hp). Before I got mine I was into widebody, but after comparing the two, I opted for regular. In my eyes, it just carries the perfect classic look, as is, Besides the Challengers are already wide car. Adding Widebody trims just looks unnecessary and unnatural. But each their own.
Love this channel and your reviews. The reviews are very thorough, honest and what we want to know as buyers and not a damn commercial hiding flaws. Keep it up 💪🏼
@Mike B wow and I agree with whatever you just said about this video
It's a SRT from DODGE
That was the biggest smile and most fun I've ever seen you have in any car.
Hey great review Raiti! Your enthusiasm and joy and laughter make this an incredible pleasure to watch and allows us to dream of owning a car like that one day.
This is my dream car! Amazing video Joe.
@18:07 hahahahaha that spin hahahah whattay car man.. absolutely love the sound, immense car with tremendous fun, too good.
Just bought a 2020 challenger hellcat auto got mine for 53 with all the rebates just in case anybody is in the market it is the time to buy.
How much is the payment ? Around 700?
GROOVYFERNY 90 yes sir
392 Reese congratulations bro .
No one is buying these cars during a pandemic...you’re thinking just like me...dealers need money so why not lowball them.
That Red with the black stripes looks ferocious 😍❤🎉
She is a beast!
@@RaitisRides Hell yeah!!! Manual Transmission, even though I'm not a fan if manual transmission.
@@stellantistom6881 They are so hard to find!
@@RaitisRides For those that are manual transmission fans that is like you Joe. ;)
It looks like hot chilli pepper
I love how much fun you have driving the cars! Keep it up! I’m looking hard @ a 2019 SRT Hellcat Challenger… scary is fun! Our 2015 Z06 was scary but awesome! My brother drove it and kept saying “This shouldn’t be legal!!” 😂😂😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
@@RaitisRides Cars that are useful as a daily driver (we daily drive Corvettes, a 2012GS & a 2020 Z51) but loads of fun are such a wonderful combination. Enjoy life every day in every little way you can.
The combination of the supercharger whine and exhaust sound, would have me smiling like a child on Christmas day.
You looked like you were having a blast brother! It's a shame they don't make more of these hellcats with manuals! Great video Joe! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
#savethemanuals
I like the engine, and the fact that it is a manual. I would've like to have seen maybe a orange seat belt and a two tone color way seats. Otherwise this is ANOTHER great Vlog!!!!
Hi joe, I would love to see a side by side comparison with the ZL1. I’ve owned both and I like the ZL1 more. Take care and stay safe
Hey Robert, why do you like the zl1 over hellcat? Also do you have a daily car?
turt1231 The Zl1 is my daily driver. I like it better because it handles a lot better then the Hellcat. It has a better ride also. Even though the Hellcat has more horsepower, I still think the Zl1 is quicker.
@@robertglassburn8912 I am looking at a hellcat or zl1 for hopefully next year but you are saying the camaro is a better ride. That's a first I heard being more comfortable. The zl1 is the better performance for the money but i thought the hellcat was a better drive since it is easier to get in and more space. I am going more towards the zl1 since i have a 2019 limited 1500 ram that i daily drive and is very comfortable. Thanks for the reply.
turt1231 because the suspension is better in my opinion
the Hellcat pulls the ZL1 in a drag race.
Great car and looks impressive no doubt, but I'm taking a ZL1 every day of the week. Hellcats are a little over the top for me. However, if challengers are your thing and money isn't an issue I can definitely see the appeal. The ZL1s overall performance and looks is second to none imo. Hoping to get mine in about 10 years 😊
Also, that "YEAH!" at 1830 was magical 😂
You are so awesome Joe and we appreciate you very much!
YES, manual trans performance cars bring us to a happy place! Enjoyed this one too!
Hell yeah Brother it makes my day I would love to see a back to back video great job u are the best RUclips video ever, no one shows that n how the car can go thank you for everything joe
Appreciate your videos, especially the Mopars, your videos help me away toward a new Mustang GT, but hopefully one day a HC in near future. BTW, how about a review on a SRT 10 Truck? I had one and they're a monster
ZL1 all day. Great job Joe. Happy Easter!
Whenever I see a Hellcat review I click 🤩🔥
Your driving like a savage 😅😅😅👍👍
18:10 when a little fun becomes to much fun🤣. Best driving review so far🤘🤘🤘🔥🍿🍔🍟🍕. Lot of fun to watch.
I love muscle cars and exotic luxury cars. Can you also make a vid on 2020 Karma Rivero? I love the design of Karma.
Perfect, gotta love the six speed, thank you sir, I will re-watch this video many times
I am so glad that you like this one!
That challenger is beautiful with the black pinstripes to offset that pretty red. Hope you're staying safe brother
I love the way you do your reviews Raiti, I'm glad I found your channel you make it fun and funny.
I really appreciate that Dan! I am glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Yah Joe,we enjoyed it!Good job playing it smart and safe around the twisties!Easy to get in trouble with that much hp and torque.I would rather have a Mustang GT 350 too for a few reasons.Size,style,heritage and handling!Happy Easter to you and yours!
Awesome review. I was grinning ear to ear with you when you were flooring it lol
Yet again another great my man Raiti, it would be pretty cool if you do a video on a zl1 against the challenger. I love how you cut the bs and get to the good parts about the car and not talk about the boring parts like the backseat and trunk. which boring as hell, yet again my man keep the videos coming👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks Patrick! I need to get a review of this versus the ZL1
Joe, great vid as always...kudos to your cameraman👍🏼
I love Hellcats, but this narrow body doesn’t look like as much fun as you had driving the ZL1 manual...what’s the point in driving a car that you’re scared of losing control of because of weak tire set up🙏🏽
I really appreciate a car salesman that knows his shit especially when it comes to performance cars.
Your reviews are awesome. To the point.
Tire smoke starts at 14:35 🔥
Another thing that a lot of people do not know is that the racing stripes add an additional 10 horsepower on top of the 10 provided by the yellow protective strips.
Yeah but your riding on bicycle tires put good tires on the back and I went bigger on the front as well it changes the whole dynamics of the car
Better have your towel handy Joe! 🤩
Oh I did! You better have yours too! LOL
I had to stop eating while watching so I wouldn’t choke. 😂
Joe is a type of a guy who wraps towel around his head when coming out from the shower
Gotta love the power & sound of the whine😁
If the yellow protective tape adds 10 hp, the red paint has to add at least 20! 😁
Don't forget the stripes are another 30HP! ;-)
Lol
Joe, as much as I love the Hellcat, I would go for the ZL1!! Great reviews !!
Wonderful review guys! You're the best at what you do! 😎💪🏽
Thanks William for being so supportive!
That will be my next Muscle Car for sure! I do enjoy my 2020 RT Plus Shaker, and it is also insane to drive... Love the Dodge lineup...
I love any hellcat but in that color with racing stripes that’s beautiful
I had the yellow protectors on my Redeye....the dealer didn’t take them off. They said they would take them off when I came back for the first maintenance...everybody was offering me 100+ dollars for them. So Ieft them on. Other were saying “dude those things have to go”i kept them.
For a second I thought the 5 on the window was the dollar sign and I thought it was $9K
15:20 SMOKE EM IF YOU GOT EM 💨 why smoke cigs if you can smoke 275s 😤
One more comment, 18:10 that was hilarious how you just said “here we go” and you ended up drifting 😂 you were driving that cat like you stole.... that’s how it supposed to be driven 😤 honestly such a great review I felt like I was in the car with ya, no matter how many challenger reviews I’ve seen I still watch em all, keep up the great content Mr. Raiti 💪🔛🔝🔜
I have a 19 HC, 6spd WB. Surprised someone traded it so quick. What were they thinking when got it. They should of got the widebody. Makes a big difference.
Jerry 50 yah maybe that why he traded it in because not wide body. Too much power and slippage . A Scat Pack 275 tires and it 485 hp you can get away without a wide body.
Hellcat you need the Widebody it a 💥MUST💥.
Hey Raiti, my dad has a 16 viper GTS, if i can convince him will you review it? Fort Lauderdale Florida
I would love too!
Yeah that's cool
Did you ever get to convince your dad?
Ryan Dono yeah dude what did your dad say? You can’t just lead us on like that
Yeah where is the viper?
Sup joe. Checking in. Nice. Especially only in manual. But dont hit no wet roads lol
Thanks for stopping by! Yeah water is not your friend in this weekend!
The only auto car I’ve ever had was my first car in high school because I’m a purist and nothing beats the driver involvement of rowing and executing the perfect shifts of a man trans for sure Joe no doubt. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
That supercharger whine sound gives you an eargasm. It sounds like an actual cat.
Minute 18:17 at that moment Raiti took the virginity away from that Hellcat
Heads back to the dealer with 30% tread life on the tires 😂😂😂
Those Hemi's sound good across the rev range, but here in Ontario I think the 392 SRT will do just fine. Loves these cars...and they plant is only an hour away from me!
Joe, great review! I like the extra room a Challenger has, but with all the curvy roads around Murphy-NC I’ll stick with my Mustang GT. Question, I have Michelin 305 30 19’s Cup 2 on all four corners, thinking about replacing them with Nittos. What would you do?
14:40 - On throttle! ... and so starts the chirping of the tires! 15:21 Smoke em if you’ve got ‘em! 😅😂
Heck yeah! Smoke 'em if you got 'em! ;-)
Hot chilli pepper💪 YAS!!!!!!
@@edwardvalivonis23 Give it away!
😎😂
With my manual gearbox and 4 pedals
Great review
If I wanted that I’ll take it out the door w/ life time oil change for that price
That sounds like a great plan.
Everyone should have this car I love it and hope it never changes it is the dodge company makes best cars ever
Love the content
Thanks man for letting me share it with you!
Need a clean up crew for all the "gasms" 😂🤣🔥
You got that right!
Nice car but I have to say that I would be a nervous wreck because I know that I would be dropping the hammer down. I like it but if I were in the market for a front engine muscle car I would go with the GT-350 first and the Z-01 second. Mainly because of the handling aspect. Even in a straight line drag race the Challenger Hellcat you have to be always on your A-Game and that still might not be enough. Thanks for sharing Joe. I enjoy all of your videos.
The challenger is for that true muscle feel and straight line speed. The ZL1 is more for the track. Depends on your preference
I want both.
Damn it is good to see you shifting through some gears!!
I’m with you Joe, if it’s not a wide body it doesn’t do it for me anymore, but I still like this hellcat though.
Yes joe side by side comparisons zl1, hellcat, shelby!!
Nice challenger hellcat thanks. Ratti rides.
Nice car and nice review/test drive!
HellCat Red-eye Action 🔥🔥♥️👿 nice reaction 👍👍 n Keep the reactions coming 💯
You got it man!
15:20 looked like 2 much fun!!
You better believe it!
When i was sixteen i had a 396 four speed Chevelle and i was burning up a set of tire per week until i spun a rod bearing but you have to learn
It’s all about the driving experience! Yeah the GT350 or ZL1 might be more balanced but I bet they won’t get as many looks or smiles!
I’m primarily a ford guy but damn I love me a challenger, great review as always l.
A completely blacked out Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody with red brembos is my favorite car by far. It probably will be forever unless Dodge makes it even sicker!
You have great taste!
FYI Joe, the Dodge Challenger had a Pistol Grip shifter before the update in 2015. 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Good Video, greets from Germany
New school tech is not the greatest, that one-panel control will be a nightmare when (not if) something goes wrong. This is the kind of silly gadgetry that holds Chrysler back from being a respected carmaker.
it blows my mind how he can go WAYY over the speed limit and never get caught. I'm scared to go 5 over half the time.
Wow Joe you had the time of your life with that test drive!!! ;D Did you end up purchasing that beast?? hahahaha
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I love the heavy clutch feel in my Srt challenger a true real feel .your right Dodge is so full of it when I bought mine cloth was not an option a 70k plus vehicle that's ridiculous plus no duo power seats
I’m in love with this car
Trust me I know why!
Raiti's Rides Lol that’s funny Joe.
Raiti's Rides Thanks for making me laugh.
Let’s be honest the Mustang and Camaro will outperform this on a track. But at the end of the day I don’t think you could make a wrong choice going with any of the big 3. My heart is with the challenger just for the look and driving feel alone, but they’re all beautiful machines.
Is that a stock exhaust? Sounds louder and different from my 2016 Hellcat.