2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Review: Still a Badass?
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- Опубликовано: 22 янв 2021
- In this auto experience installment, we review a very rare Hemi...the 2006 Magnum SRT8. In the mid-2000s the SRT8s were a big deal in the muscle car horsepower wars. But is the once lofty 425 hp output enough to still make this mean wagon a badass? Tune in to find out. #dodgemagnum #srt8 #carreview
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i only have the RT version that my was my dads before he passed away, I love it!
No need to use the term “only” here. The R/T versions are damn quick too.
Keep that car and take care of it. It will definitely be a classic and worth quite a bit of money in the future. I saw one just like this one in the video in Phoenix AZ Metro a few weeks ago bad ass car.
That's what I have 2005 RT Magnum, looks like new , no issues, never has had issues. Might have to sell it though as it sucks on snow lol. All that power with RWD yeah , but thats where I live now. I'm hesitant because I feel the value will go up. I havent seen one in my area as in good condition as mine. Mine is also customized. Paint, rims etc
I bought mine new, June 18, 2006, coincidentally my birthday. 60 miles. Now 175,000. I still love it!!
Same bro finally got my tags for it
If they brought this back in a 392, I would definitely trade my 2020 Scat in for it
What an amazing thing to fantasize about. 2020 Scat is so sweet though. Since we are dreaming here....how about if they offer a manual option with it? Take my money Dodge.
Junkyard Dave did just that, took a wrecked ScatPack drivetrain and interior, basically took a red Magnum to the shell, and installed every single thing from the Scat Pack he could. The build itself is very interesting.
Also got one just like in the video, black 06 srt8, and I am in love. It's just such an interesting, and out there car. Really a fun wagon. Bought mine for 9,500
Well bought! They are a blast to drive. Have fun!
My dad bought almost this exact magnum new back then. When I got my learners permit he taught me how to drive in this SRT8. I felt like a badass and king of the road behind the wheel xD. Years later it had to be sold to pay for unexpected medical costs. Thus it was sold at a used car place, then bought then shipped to the lower 48. I am now 28 and hearing this exhaust note again made me tear up just a bit. If I could ever find my dad's old SRT8 Magnum again I will buy it and give it back to its original owner.
What an absolutely crazy cat to learn to drive in! I learned on a 1988 Ford Escort with about 20% power of the Magnum SRT8! Hopefully you can track it down or find another to be yours.
That would be sick if you could! If you have the vin # from some old records! You might be able to find it!!
I was on the fence about getting a magnum r/t but let me say, I’m convinced. As soon as the money is saved up I’m pulling the trigger on one!
You won’t be let down. The R/T and SRT8 cars are a blast!
Been driving my cammed & modded 05 RT AWD since 2008. Absolutely still love it. Feels like King of the road material sometimes.
They also look like nothing else on the road…such an awesome machine.
I currently own a silver 2006 Magnum SRT8 that’s mildly modified as a daily driver, only thing left to do is 426 stroker, heads, cam and headers. Just installed a Southern Hotrod trans with modified valve body and 3200 converter, 1 piece DSS driveshaft, cars immaculate with 143k on ODO, and there’s no amount of money I’d take for it. Whole suspension is polyurethane down to body mounts. I even installed paddle shifters and a CarPlay stereo, love my baby lol
That thing sounds like a beast. Doesn't take much to wake these Hemis up.
All magnums are classique especially the srt8
Very true. The design is fantastic and wagons are always cool.
Hell Yeah
@Kabir Larry How’d it go? Lol
I bought my 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT 3.5l V6 in 2010 Back when I was in high school. I was 18 and it had 59,000 Miles on it I was the 3rd owner... Now fast forward I am 31 and is still the only vehicle I own now with 176,000 Miles on the odometer and same tranny and engine. My next purchase will be this The SRT8 Dodge Magnum once my RUclips channel gets more subscribers and viewers!! 🙏
That’s awesome how you’ve held on to her this long. You’re gonna love the SRT8.
I have a 2006 dodge Magnum srt8 black 60000 miles. In great shape. Nothing wrong w the engine. 5 speed slap shift. 6.1 hemi. I am wanting to sell it bc I have another car and live by myself. Don't need another car and it shod be driving. This car was made to go fast. It's been garage kept summer driving only no we nter drive bing. No smoking in the car. It's beautiful
Wow, that sounds like a mint example!
How much are you selling it for ?
How much n where lol
How much are you selling it for? What country are you from
Still thinking of selling?
Magnum seems like a great daily, maybe throw in a mild cam and you got a big comfortable cruiser, that can still keep up with v8 stang/camaro yet is still pretty practical with the hatch, man such an interesting car. I bet that thing has way more space then most small SUVs and way more comfortable plus its got a hemi.
Yes sir, all of this is true. It’s pretty competitive right out of the box. Modded ones get fast real quick. It’s actually pretty comfy as a daily and can haul a ton of gear.
@@autoobsessivegarage do you think it would make more sense to go an R/T Mag and mod it or just go for the SRT out of the box beside the engine what else does the SRT have? Im assuming better suspension and breaks etc ?
@@timtresch4848 That's a tough one. The SRT8 does come with a different suspension and sway bar setup, Brembo brakes, maybe diff and gearbox as well. That being said, they are somewhat hard to find and command a premium price. I'd say go for the SRT8, but a modded R/T can get pretty fast as well.
Just scored a perfect condition black 2007 r/t at 35k miles and let me tell you, I AM IN LOVE
Dude that’s awesome. So difficult finding them in good condition and that mileage...heck yeah!
So lucky. I bought my black 2006 RT brand new, it has 180,000 miles, and I’ve put great effort into keeping it “as new “ as possible. Keep it forever. Drive it hard
Part of me regrets not getting one of these in 2011 when I was looking for magnums. But I don't like black and all the ones I saw were black. Got a Magnesium RT. I like the better mileage and it still has the V8!
The R/Ts are great too. Yeah SRT8s seem to be mostly black. It looks great but is super difficult for me at least to keep clean.
Man I am looking at some right now priced a bit higher because the mileage is low but man I can´t resist. Watching your video just reignited why I love these so much. Once I graduate and save up a bit more this is top 5 on the list.
Totally worth the prices they are generally going for now. In 10 years, stock examples are going to be pricey and sought after.
@@autoobsessivegarage I have a Dodge SRT8 black leather suede interior moonroof sunroof 60,000 miles a little bit over eight track CD player with a woofer in the back. Five-speed slap shift excellent condition interior phenomenal. Cassette and FM radio and six disc changer. Red calipers. I still have the tape on the floorboards in the front I never took them off because I was wanted it to stay clean. Have a total of eight floor mats two on each side for double protection. it is a beautiful car that's my second one I bought those 2006 SRT8 and it came from Kentucky it was on order had two miles on it never driven it was hauled in. One owner I am wanting to sell it though because I love by myself and I don't need two cars if you know of anybody who's interested it'd be great if you could let me know. Name's Christine Dalton phone number 614-374-5991.
Nice review! Total badass!!
Thank you and totally agreed!
Yo acabo de comprar una Magnum RT 2005 AWD y créanme le hace falta mucho amor pero, pronto volvera brillar, hay mucho trabajo que hacer en ella 😊, estoy muy contento por haberla adquirido
Just got myself a 2008 Rt with 90k ‘miles it’s beautiful
Barely broken in man.
I am on my third Magnum, all of them black, sunroof and no rack. The one I have now is just like this one '06 SRT/8 89,000 miles. FUN FUN FUN!
That’s awesome man…they are such a blast!
Reliability
They need to bring these cars back
Yes please.
I love my Magnum. I "only" have the AWD SXT with the 3.5l v6, but its a sweet cruiser. Kind of a boat. Actually not even kind of, it is a real land yacht in the tradition of old 70s and 80s boats. Not taking any hairpins in this baby that's for sure, and I even have SRT8 sway bars, brakes and more on mine. I bought a wrecked/totaled SRT8 a few years ago and cannibalized everything I could from it. Sold the engine and made a profit. The AWD is nice, it's surprisingly competent in poor road conditions, especially if you're used to driving a RWD Charger RT or SRT8 which are notoriously squirrely. The Magnum is very practical and not too bad on gas mileage considering how much it weighs ( gets 17/24). Honestly it feels like a low slung SUV without the ground clearance of an SUV. Good aftermarket too considering how many parts it shares with the Charger and other Chrysler products of the era.
Very cool. Did you cannibalize the seats? I loved the SRT8 seats a ton...great support and quite comfy. Always nice to profit in a partout too.
Make sure you never disconnect the front drive shaft with the rear wheels on the ground, even if it’s in park, it will still roll back.
Do you still have the wrecked SRT8 parts car?
Love the 6.1 liter add some boost with a supercharger 😁😁👍👍
Haha, oh man...I would get into trouble constantly.
@@autoobsessivegarage that's the whole point 😁😂😁😁 #MOPARORNOCAR
Kind of stuck on getting one of these, or. Another Roadmaster wagon and swapping out the 5.0 for a single turbo 5.3 with a full 6 speed manual. Hard choices
Either way you win.
6:48 good balancing act, especially with a 125-200lbs driver
I had a 06 RT. Great Car!
Heck of a great car!
Gotta love a fast station wagon. My sisters 1st car was a Oldsmobile station wagon with the 455 " rocket " engine.
Its way cool destroying Mustangs . And seeing the look on the other drivers face,,,, lol
Heck yeah! And doing it all while hauling a full cargo load for bonus points.
U.S.A. Production Numbers:
2006: 2,829
2007: 904
2008: 214
Total: 3,947
Yup that’s right...I posted the global numbers. Such a rare car.
@@autoobsessivegarage Very rare car indeed! Especially a 2008! Those are IMPOSSIBLE to find!
Good video I'm sold I have a 5.7L Hemi I was looking at a 300c chrysler 6.1L hemi srt8 just this week ill pick it up Saturday lol
Love the 300C version too! You’re gonna love that motor. Congrats!
The SRT8 is my dream magnum I do have the R/T though which is pretty sweet in itself but those 6.1s are my favorite my friend and his dad got the 300 srt8s which are basically the same cars just different bodies I’m hoping to just find a srt8 drivetrain and swap it in my r/t and keep the r/t badges haha
Yeah the SRT8s are getting pricey and hard to find. I’ve seen that swap before
I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7L R/T that has been stalling on me lately, and my wife has been pushing to get rid of it and buy a new car (buy I don't want to). So I managed to convince her to allow me to keep it as a hobby vehicle and we purchased a used 2018 Chrysler 300.
Your video has given me the assurance that I can actually do the mods myself. I want to work on it over time (no rush) to restore it back to something like what you've done. Can you share the URL to the blog post you referenced that shows your entire build? Thanks.
Project Hemi Mag - 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8
Under playlists you will find my build series in the Magnum…and also feel free to reach out with any questions.
I also like the 300 a ton so good buy there. Best of luck with bringing the Magnum back!
Stalling was an issue. I have a 2005 rt with 68000 miles. Needed a new gas tank to fix stalling issue. It was replaced under a lifetime warranty. Take yours to the dealer fix the issue and driving the car.
@@Adventuresnlife That's a pretty prevalent issue...the workaround is not completely topping off the tank, but dealerships should fix this for you.
Its exactly what i own currently. As of now its straight piped with shorty plug wires mopar cold air intake and diablo tune to 93 octane. Sitting on 20s srt crome wheels with a loud system. Been thinking on buying a srt engine and trans or just cammed it and tuned it.
Fire the writer!
Joking aside, I know you really did not want to get rid of her but she went to a good home and will be well cared for. As a bonus you will still see her. Maybe even get to invoke owner rights and take her out from time to time. An amazing find and a truly remarkable car!
Hahahaha he’s packing his belongings at this very moment.
Enjoy her good sir...she’s a wild one!
Handling wise does it hug corners?? Do you feel it gripping to the road.. im torn between this a 18 cherokee srt or 20 durango srt.
It handles better than the more base versions, but these were never track weapons right out of the box. It handles pretty good for its size but that power is pure joy. Can’t lose with either of those others, but I love the wagon.
Been looking at these, bummer to hear about the cam issue though; I thought that didn't come on until later? I have 05 and 07 Hemi's (5.7L) with over 200k on both and no cam issues. Something to factor into any purchase I guess.
Yeah it's probably hit or miss, but definitely worth looking out for. Aside from that, it's a serious performance bargain.
@@autoobsessivegarage Thanks for the feedback! They're definitely tempting, the one I'm looking at is ~$12k, 2006, black with 138k on the clock. Hard to pass up an SRT8 for that price, especially considering the price of other comparables. I'm going to start checking out your video series on your 2006, thank you so much for putting those videos together!
I payed 30 Grand for one of those (2008 Model) in black, with 108k KM on it. (not miles). That is over here in Switzerland mind.
Worth every bit.
@@autoobsessivegarage I think so too :) still watching your SRT Mag series :D
we really needed the front conversion like in the uk
Wait…it was different over there?
@@autoobsessivegarage they released the same thing but with a 300c front end and had a better rear bumper looked so much more stylish and cooler with mods
@@autoobsessivegarageit’s also a bolt on job the first youtube search there’s a stop motion that shows the perfect example
Love dodge magnum
Fully agree!
Dodge Magnum SRT8: if Peter Steele of Type O Negative was a car; long & lean, with a powerful voice.
Hahaha perfect. Maybe a dash of Danzig from the Misfits era for good measure.
@@autoobsessivegarage Maybe, but Danzig is still around; the Magnum & Peter sadly are not. "I loved Peter... but he died. And the Magnum too... then it died! I'm searching for two things which can't be found, but I'm hoping. I still dream of them... though they died! *Everything Dies! Everything Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiies!"*
I am desperate for a silver one. I also like the 06-07 over the 08 fascia
Agreed.
I have silver 06 in Michigan
I will give you something that will make you happier with your Magnum look up spherical bushing for front control arm for all Chrysler LX
I have a 2007 in Bright Silver, fully loaded, 1 of 23 built that year, only 46k miles on it. Owner experience has been great until the evaporator starting leaking last month then you discover the dark side of Chrysler engineering. A complete tear down and removal of the instrument panel and dash pad is required, and removing the seats and steering column is also recommended to make things easier. Not a job for the faint of heart, you need a few days and lots of patience or very deep pockets and a trusted mechanic. The usual fight with stuck heater hoses, plastic retainers that break and one retainer nut that requires removal of the cabin filter box, wipers and cowl panel! By comparison my Acura RL was half a day from start to finish.
Oooof yeah that sounds about right. There seems to always be some sort of trade off with fun cars and some level of engineering hiccup.
Wow, that’s also a super rare car you’ve got. The 2007 and 2008 models are very very difficult to track down.
@@autoobsessivegarageI'm lucky enough to have recently found and bought 2007 Magnum SRT8 in silver. Where can I find info on how many were built with what options? Mine has the roof rack (love it) but not the navigation system.
Will be watching your build series.
DEAR DODGE... PLEASE BRING THESE CARS BACK!!!
Could you even imagine how sweet a Hellcat variant would be?
That would be epic!
Why is looking the Magnum like a Chrysler 300C Touring from side ?
That’s right. Isn’t there a 300c estate outside the US?
@@autoobsessivegarage the 300c came in a wagon form outside the US. however a 300c front fascia will bot in place. the body lines are literally the same. just wish we got the euro rear bumper. its looks way better than the american one.
id trade my journey in for one of these tbh. i hate the v6 journey, they shoulda kept the magnum
No contest. Everyone claims to want a wagon, but nobody buys them new. The Magnum still looks great today.
Do you know if the magnum srt shares with another srt products the wheels?
Hmmmm not sure on that....I believe they are Magnum SRT8 specific.
No, those wheels are Magnum specific
Someone is selling one of these vehicles for 8,000. It has 29k original miles & a new transmission. I'm thinking of buying it. Is that a good deal? Idk I came to this video to see info about this type of vehicle.
If that’s a clean title car and is an actual SRT8 that’s a steal!
Maybe I can treat myself to one of these when I retire from the military in a couple years
Hopefully the military pays better than it did when I was in (over 20 years ago!!!)
You should be able to score a very solid one brother.
@@autoobsessivegarage wages have gone up but I guess I can't complain. Retirement pay, ill just be glad to receive it. I'd love one of these.
cool.
Would you recomend to get one?
Yes, highly.
Prices are a bit higher now, and will probably continue to trend that way as these were pretty rare machines.
Plus it’s a wagon with a beefy V8 so you can’t go wrong.
Their biggest issue is the price. You cam get a m113k benz, out of which you can squeeze more power and get an interior, which doesn't resemble Dacias or Ladas.
Great car anyways
Thanks for checking it out man. Great point on the value of the Benz.
Yea but mercedes and reliably never goes hand in hand these days
I am looking for one.
I have one for sale
Happy hunting. They are out there…it’s the condition that you desire that may be the tricky part.
@@autoobsessivegarage I have looked at a few and have changed my mind and maybe buying a friends 55 Chevy. I did find a nice srt 8 in silver with a supercharger but at 25k I will pass and get something I don't have to worry about emission laws
My Magnum srt8 has paddle shifters and manual gear shifters but also a 3 stage package with a hidden factory hitch but bad cam and lifters for the second time, so its sitting in the garage. Mine is # 780 with this package
Sweet package (that’s what she said) but bummer in the cam/lifters. Been there done that. She will ride again!
What’s the 3 stage package?
@@andrewhigdon8346 I meant class 1,2 &3 it means it's fully loaded with every option that the car has.
Should I this car which is cross 290,000km?
If it’s a good deal, I’d say go for it as they are pretty rare.
@@autoobsessivegarage asking price is 4500 CAD, single owner. But have some minor issues.
@@autoobsessivegarage BTW the car is 2.7L V6
@@tajulislam9718 Not super familiar with that engine and it's reliability, but the wagon body is very useful for hauling lots of items and looks great.
Красивый и брутальный
Chrysler make poor quality cars. With that said, I still must say that I can't help but love the design of the Dodge brand. And the Dodge Magnum is one of those cars that even if you know it is not a wice choise of a evrey day car, it is still a darn GREAT looking car and the power it has is so tempting.
I like this more then the Chysler 300 and they are basic the same car with just different badges. And yet, again, I guess I'm a little sucker for Dodge.
Agree with the above. Say what you will, but Dodge built a fine looking wagon and dropped a beast of a V8 in there just for fun. Add in the rarity, and I can see these becoming sought after someday.
@@autoobsessivegarage Amen my friend!! Well said.
I’m still looking for an AWD SRT8 magnum.
I don’t believe they made any of the SRT8 vehicles in AWD. I have seen R/T AWD examples though.
They did, 319 of them exist somewhere in the world according to dodge.
@@evildrizzt1 I need one!
@@evildrizzt1 Proof?
@@evildrizzt1 Incorrect. No SRT8 models were ever AWD, none. I have a 2006 Bright Silver Dodge Magnum SRT8 with 28,000 miles only.
Can I put a canoe on one of these?
I reckon you could…actually if you do, please send me a photo.
I have an 09 300c 5.7. with a few minor mods my 0-60 is 4.5 sec. There's no point to get a 6.1 if your not gonna build it
That’s cool man. What mods are you rocking?
@@autoobsessivegarage just a custom tune from Hemifever, cold air intake and ported throttle body and intake manifold
@@nicholas440 Sounds like a blast.
@@nicholas440 srt8 is more special suspension brakes exhaust seats engine is a totally different car is not only 0-60
i got 1
Dodge hit on a winner with the Magnum, built on the Mercedes platform with short front and rear overhang and aggressive styling, it was perfect for a hubby still trying to look cool, but needing space and 4 doors for momma's shopping and soccer practice. The Magnum was a casualty of the Mercedes-Chrysler divorce and was cancelled in 2008. Probably due to the propriety use of the Mercedes platform and other planning issues, as SUV's and trucks are the big profit makers for Chrysler. There are a bunch of guys out there modifying Magnums with Charger front ends etc., dreaming that Dodge will re-introduce it, but that will never happen, so if you can find one of those SRT AWD models, grab it and hang on, it will be a collector item in a few decades.
Well said. I’ve seen the renders of what a modern Magnum would look like utilizing the new Charger styling...and that would be a phenomenal car!
These have the valve seat issue
Never knew this impacted the 6.1 as much, but that’s certainly a know 5.7 issue.
@@autoobsessivegarage not as much for 6.1 as the 5.7 but these engines produce lots of heat and have the potential for valve seat failure due to alluminum heads on iron block
@@captainobvious5993 Gotcha. I remember seeing it quite a bit on the 5.7s.
Hola nery ruano
Junk back when new .even worst now.
Their appreciating values tell a different story. Though the modern Hemis have their share of issues, the 6.1 seems to be the tougher iteration.
I'm glad you think it looks cool bud, but let's all be real. The car's style is a cacophony of backwards boomer stereotypes of masculinity. It desperately grasps at performance in the way some 54 year old slob asks for the poor college girl behind the bar at Twin Peaks for her number. Dodge, like him, doesn't really care if it lands; it only takes one to say yes. The only reason I could drive one of these now is that its so comical as to be ironic.
My man, let’s get really real. You laugh mockingly at Mr. Gropey McGroperson as he lays down a sweet rubber patch while leaving the car show as you stroke your ironic hipster beard too enthusiastically…causing a few errant drops from your soy mocha latte to stain the upholstery of your JDM van.
The Magnun SRT-8 is cool because it’s a wagon with a big ole slab of murican thunder under the hood.
PS: Loved the Twin Peaks inclusion.