@@MBballer2 Technically it would actually increase your credit score to finance as long as you make the payments...That said I'll only ever pay cash for cars because it's a better value to buy an upscale model depreciated which the bank will be less likely to finance.
jake lami generally true, but a lot to be said for a longer term loan. The recent quarantines and business shutdowns will have economic reverberations for a very long time. The dollar’s purchase power will necessarily decline. In other words, the dollar has more power now then it will in 48, 60, or 72 months from now.
@rockhopper01 With the low interest rates the the Fed is giving the banks as a measure to help mitigate this financing could actually be more viable now than ever. That is assuming you can qualify at a decent lender. (Not a loan shark) That’s because cheap money tends to cause inflation which means the principal of the loan will be worth less in the future than it is today while the car itself depreciates separately from the value of the dollar. That’s not to say the car will go up in value but it may be cheaper to pay in weaker “tomorrow dollars” than the comparatively stronger “today dollars” The paradox is that lenders are less certain about how to adjust right now and tend to be tightening up in the mean time as a precautionary measure.
I went looking for a V6 Challenger and drove a 10 red, RT home. Now have 159,000 miles on it! No beefy look! It's old school looking. The 10 has reverse light is between taillight just like the 70 Challenger. 2010 was a great year
@@danboofin5094 also youd only be able to beat them assuming they are STOCK. You might be SLIGHTLY quicker but you most definitely will lose ground in higher speeds
I'm that person.... I like the looks of the car for one, I'm getting a v6 because it offers awd and v8 doesn't and which I'm living in a state where it snows kinda need awd. At the end of the day you buy what you like.
I have to get you credit. It seems your videos dont get a huge amount of views considering the number of subscribers you have. However you really are passionate about your channel and trying to make it work because you definitely are constantly making and posting videos day and night and I know it's a lot of work yet you dont seem to get discouraged and keep the content coming. So I applaud you for your efforts and hope big things come to you. My channel is super small but hopefully in time it will grow but if not then so be it since it's not a source of income for me by no means.....Good Luck in the future
James, what you just said it pretty much true about what I'm trying todo with my RUclips channel. Its the only source of income my family has at the moment so I'm trying to push out as many videos as possible while hoping a few of them will get some hits. Its kind of like fishing I guess, but if your not working with the right bait and the pond your fishing does not have enough fish your going to go hungry. This is one Big Ass Pond I'm fishing in, but getting the right cars on film is a bit difficult in my City. I'm not really sure what todo to make this successful, but I'm trying to not give up. The only problem at the moment is we're running out of cash flow and the Wife is starting to look at me like I'm crazy. She has always been super awesome about supporting my dream of being a RUclipsr, but the last few months have been really hard and we've lost everything over the past 18 months and I mean everything. Just today we had to sell some of the kids toys just to get some food. No joke I'm for real. I really don't want to go back to be a Car Salesman, but if the views don't start rising soon this dream is coming to a end and its back to the drawing table.
@@CarolinaCarVideos I see some of your videos in the past had thousands of views. What do you think has changed causing the current content not to get the views you need? However the needs of your family have to come first even if it means doing something you dont like such as going back to a salesman. I'm an owner operator truck driver and things are just as tough out here on the road. I've been gone 6 weeks and am only going home tomorrow because my daughters birthday is Friday and I cant miss that. Then it's back on the road again til who knows when......If I'm ever in Charleston maybe we can meet up and grab lunch or something. I live in Jacksonville Florida and come to Charleston frequently to get loads so let's get together sometime and maybe we can share some thoughts to help both of us. Friend me on Facebook James Jenkins and if I can help you privately through messenger or something I will without the world having to know..... Good luck bud
Depends on what you want the car for? I love Classic Fords but my Daily driver is a 2016 Challenger sxt plus. The 6 cylinder is fine for my needs. I drive my kid to school and back in it basically. When I want a real sounding V8 I drive my 66 Tbird with it's 390 😁. The Challenger is a very smooth riding car and looks awesome. Drive whatever makes you happy.
I'm a huge v8 fan myself but drive a titanium 2009 Dodge Challenger SE completely bone stock with 138k miles (brought it with 120k miles). I brought my Challenger last year for $9,500 and I'm also the 4th owner of the car. The reasons why I brought a v6 over the v8 was mainly for insurance. I am a college student working part time as a restaurant waiter so I had a very tight budget. I only drive the car from home to school to work and back. The last place I want my Challenger to be at, is at a drag strip racing against Shelbys, Hellcats, ZL1s, etc., I'm very happy with my car. It's comfortable, big and it grabs attention from everyone around.
@Sidney Celeste Thanks man, I appreciate it. Also, congrats to you as well for your Challenger. I am currently saving up to buy a R/T or an older SRT Challenger sometime in the next year.
@Sidney Celeste smart decision, nothing wrong with sxt and second car v8 cool...i like your thinking process on this. I plan on that myself i could of got a V8 but at the time wasnt good for me just to show off but be struggling to pay hefty gas pricing and insurance i ended up getting a sxt plus package with similar option of a r/t. its base HP was at 305 and did some modification so im probably at 330 in HP now.
I was sitting in the barbershop when I caught a quick glimpse of the first Mustang in town, summer of '63 I think. I loved Mustangs from that minute on. I was a fan of them thru the '73 models and Cougars too, which were really Mustangs with different outside sheet metal and styling. All those cars were attractive and popular, but rode like skateboards. There were 6 cyl and small V8 models and along the way some very stout engines joined the lineup. The Mustang ignited the pony car era and AMC, Chevy, Pontiac and Mopar joined in. The pony car was capable of strong legal speed endurance and faster sprints of short endurance. They were not built to feel comfortable falling in behind 500 ci Cadillacs and cruising 90 mph for hours on end. Back in that era, the term "muscle car" had a time honored definition of any car that had at least 1 hp per 13# of body weight, thus some of the pony cars were also muscle cars. So were larger, heavier cars if their engines met that standard. In this era, I think the definition of muscle cars has been forgotten. Seems like it's modern use is to identify any American retro car that's used to show off. I remained a fan into the mid '90's before I gave it up. Then the retro looking Mustangs appeared until everyone had one and they were a dime a dozen. Our world was filthy littered with them. The retro Camero appeared. Then the Challenger appeared and it was immediately declared as the most faithful to its original look. I saw it and it made my ❤️ beat fast. It was absolutely beautiful. Finally in late '12 just 2 months from retirement, I gave myself a retirement present, a new 2013 R/T 6 speed, 3.73 limited slip, base model. It's my toy and does no duty except to drive it for fun occasionally. Didn't need options and made it out the door for $28,500. I love my R/T and it's plenty fast enough without thrashing or abusing it, costs me $65 mo for full coverage, including liability on my '03 Trailblazer that does the mundane chores. What"s not to like?
I just got a great deal on a leftover 2019 Challenger SXT V6. Was 31K and I got it brand new for 21K. With the 8 speed transmission instead of the 5 speed in your older model, and 305 HP, it goes great!! Very happy with it!
I recently paid about the same for a 2018 black/black sxt plus with 30,000. Happy with it the way it is but slowly starting to add performance mods. Not trying to make it into a race car, just enjoy making it slightly faster and more fun to drive
I'm in 2023 and about to buy a 2010 V6 Dodge Challenger, this video helped me a lot because now I know a little bit more about the car and indeed I'll go for it. Thanks a lot! Greetings from Montreal - Canada!
Got mine at 90,000 miles, costed me 10,700. Previous owner definitely used it. I lined the trunk with bed liner (tons of mud in it) ,put my old ken speaker in it, added led tails and smoked sides and she’s still goin after being over 125,00 miles on it. Done numerous burn outs on it, bout to put a lift and get it off roading mad max style. Love it
My V6 challenger is very dependable. Only maintenance has been done, timing belt, plugs, oil, trans service, rear diff service and that’s it. Still running strong with OVER 200,000 miles. Also, IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS make a huge difference in economy and power.
Depends on your budget really... If you are younger and want a less expensive but still nice car sure get the V6 if you got more money then a R/T will deliver plenty of fun but at a more costly price...
I have one modified with true dual exhaust with Flowmasters , lowered, a cold air induction system, a 93 octane tune, so 300 hp and 275 foot pounds of torque. In 2024 it has 94,000 miles and the only problems I had was a bad door lock actuator and a battery. It has been a great car.
Nothing bad about getting a v6 but just save up for that hemi, you will regret getting the v6 later on. I got a 14 hemi and you can’t go wrong. Threw in a lowering springs, 20 in wheels, straight pipe, cold air intake & a tune. Fucking love it. Great video btw!
To be honest, a V6 Challenger is pretty much exactly the car I'm looking for. I don't need crazy power, and I definitely don't want to pay for it. I love the way the car looks, and I just want a big comfy highway cruiser with American retro charm.
I have a base 23 Challenger and love it especially after 11 grand in mods. Gets amazing gas mileage. Cruising at 45-50 MPH, when you floor it it takes off stupid fast for a 6.
The 2011 and newer models have the corporate 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6, which has plenty of power vs. the old 3.5L V6 in the 2009 and 2010 models... it blends the best of fuel economy and decent power, and is much better on gas and much more practical if you drive one every day. :)
@@jeepguy95 Although I dont know much about the V6's that came in Challengers I was asking the question in relation to the others mentioned. Seems like there are a ton of V6 built by Dodge.
@@cuzz63 yeah the 3.9 truck engine. BTW none of those engines were made by Dodge. They were made by Chrysler Corporation. The only V6s in the Challenger were the 3.5 and now the 3.6 Pentastar.
yeah i was saying for that cheap entry price ..why not modify it a bit not like it's going to be restored have some fun with it..for well under $15,000
I just got a Dodge Challenger 2020 and I love my baby thank God for it, thank you for doing this I've been trying to find something on the V6! Can you do more to tell us how to trim it out and Funk it out?
I just bought a 2010 last Monday and glad I did not go for the Hemi that I checked out previously. Insurance is double and with current gas prices?? Sheesh. Plus mine came with 22's
Dopboyfreshh I live in the north east and own a 6 cylinder GT AWD for the past 2 years. It runs great in the snow and the looks I get driving through it cracks me up. Hope you get one or have gotten one
Recently bought a base 09 challenger with 90k miles for about 10k. Love it to death, even though it isn't much but boy my challenger fever is through the roof and want to upgrade a trim level or 2 still lol
I have a 2018 SXT and I live in Germany. Saying that a v6 has not enough power is "crying on a high level" . Comon guys. Do you really think 305hp is not enough for a car? It's more powerful that most cars here in Germany. BR
It makes sense unless your a 20 year old that feels the need to race everything under the sun lol. I love classic Fords but I daily a 2016 Challenger sxt plus. The 6 cylinder is fine for my needs driving my kid to school. When I want a nice V8 sound I drive my 66 Tbird. That's just me though.
Oh yes it does. I was quoted $325/month for an r/t and $145/ month for sxt. Same company and coverage. Plus, you have worse mileage and have to use remium in the hemis. Do I want one....yes. but I just picked up my '19 SXT and it doesn't disappoint.
@@fordsrule35 I just turned 21 and I hate speeding on the road, I just seems stupid to me.. But I do love the look of the challenger I'm buying a 2013 v6 one in 2 weeks
@@johnmatlock8588 You're on the right track and the V6 SXT is a perfectly good and affordable version that owes no apology to anyone. It just doesn't have enough "WoW factor" for the young immature guys. If you drive within reasonable limits, the V6 with it's 6 second 0-60 time is plenty quick. If you gotta drive it hard all the time, human nature wants more. I am probably a good bit older than you, so full coverage on my 2013 6 speed R/T and liability on my '03 Trailblazer are just $65 mo. The 5.7L engine doesn't require above 87 octane although some additional ponies do come alive if using 89 or 91/93 octane. I live in the country where most of my driving occurs, and since it's my "toy" and only driven for fun, my average mileage is 21-22. I've found these figures to be my cruising mileage: @55 - 33mpg, @65 - 28 mpg, @70 - 27 mpg. My R/T is the base model. I don"t race it, do donuts or burnouts, don't do banzai charges, don't thrash or abuse it, just enjoy it as a fun car. The Michelin 245 tires are quite adaquate and I'm very happy with the car. Wishing you full enjoyment of yours.
It feels like a V6... Well... It should. But if comparing it to an 87 IrocZ, it should feel like a V8 with better suspension. If you are used to newer cars, the V6 may not impress. If your last new car was a 99 Lumina with 160HP V6 and your fondest memories are of a 1978 Chevy Corvette that you had after High School... This car with the V6 will blow your mind. The 2011 SXT with the 3.6L Pentastar performs better overall, but the 3.5L holds it's own. The people who say that cars that run a quarter mile in 12 seconds is slow may have never driven a car that will do one in under 16. Don't listen when people tell you the V6 Challenger is junk. It's a bit heavy, but it will put a smile on your face...
I prefer the V6 over the V8 because the V6 has better mileage and the V8 has strong speed, but you won’t even be able to use it without getting pulled over and getting a ticket, so to time the V6 still runs great, it has better mileage, insurance cost less and it still looks good, but i think getting the base model is pointless, spend a little more for the GT and skip the SXT, it’s just like $2000 more
I just bought a 2010 challenger SE with the racing strip down the middle it only has 115K miles leather seats beautiful car. Everything out the door with pricing tax license registration it was $11, 300 out the door. Ive always loved the challengers. I also own a 2013 Chevy camaro RS with only 26K miles. I got that almost brand new in 2015 from a Chevy dealer that one I paid 27,5000 bucks I rarely drive, but I love both cars so much. I always loved the camaros too. That has a v6 3.9 liter that car moves lol
I had a 2007 Mini Cooper S (Worst car ever btw...so many reliability issues). Welp... engine decided to throw some issues AGAIN so was in a bit of a rush to offload it to at least get something for it. Took a trip to Carmax and ran into a 2018 Challenger SXT. Test drove it and loved it. The only thing that's weird is missing the clutch pedal but that is about it so far for me. Personally I would get the 2015+ models for the updated interior. Insurance isn't too bad. All of my cars I always paid in full except for this so I expected insurance to be higher. $205 vs $75 and the payments aren't bad either.
I owned a 2010 base it was about 23000 new. My 201 I traded in on was about 31000 but that was the sxt plus with 100th anniversary package. My new 2020 challenger AWD was about 32000 with blacktop option and tech and cold air group. so not bad
I mean the v6 has like what 305hp now..that ain't bad..plus if you wanna save money and have power you can always get a 6.1 srt8 with 425hp.they still move and their cheaper then a new v6
I just think, we don’t really need a V8, for this car, is too much power for what?,is going to be just a daily drive, and a v6 go super fast, you don’t go to be all time over speed or drive at 120mph, don’t pay extra on gas and insurance guys and drive safe. That car look great just enjoy
We, I mean my girl & me drove a that car in 2015 from Albuquerque to Chicago and further to Lansing Mi. and used 450 $ in gas cost for the half way 3000 miles (my guess) of Route 66 , that means a lot of detours and sightseeing.!! Once I count the average gas mileage and I got 24,424 MpG. Can that be correct? Surprsing low for us !! You know , 3 weeks driving !!!
looking at buying a 2009 or a 2011 challenger, I'm probably going with the v6 but's looking like $12-14k so it's quite the bit of saving up for a 16yr old.
I bought a 2007 Chrysler 300 touring back in 09 and a few months later I text drove a 300c with the hemi...from then on I regretted not getting the v8...just bought a 17 challenger rt ...no way I could go back to a v6...
I was looking at a 2013 charger RT and a 2018 charger gt plus V6 chose the V6 the insurance cost was the same between the two where I'm at chose it for Awd and gas mileage she's my daily driver 👊
quite frankly depends on you. I got the V6 for ofc finanical circumstances. with 305hp 268tq its sufficiant power for the average consumer (mopars are just heavy as hell but if it were 300-500lbs less it'd fly). Now if you are focused on the drag strip and are willing to pay the extra cost of insurance and gas then ofc V8 is adequant for you. I get 16.8mpg on my V6 and managed a 5.2 0-60 best with bolt on mods (5.4 0-60 posted on here). I could supercharge it and get 450whp and about 370tq but the reliability ofc will be compromised longterm. If I could I would get a 392 hemi but not willing to pay an extra 15k for it and cost of gas and insurance would increase my expense as well.
Not really, I have one and to be honest I'm happy with it and don't suffer from envy. I think they are all nice, will I get a v8 one day? Maybe...do I care that mines not? No.
@@husky3g shit a turbo challenger v6 I'm pretty sure youl deff be in srt territory deff way past RT at that point especially these new v6 pushing like 305 hp stock thel be making like 410hp but I'm sure are lighter then the srt
carlover 247 wouldn’t adding a turbo decrease the reliability of an engine? It would wear out parts quicker as well. I would rather spend a little bit more on a faster car that would have more reliability than a v6 with a turbo. An R/T is only a few thousand dollars more under 30k miles and it has a manual option plus you get the v8 sound for cheap. But all trims on the challenger is good so it doesn’t matter what you get.
sasuke2483692 the company called “ripp” makes kits for the v6 but adding a supercharger will decrease the reliability in the long run. Plus it’ll be cheaper to buy an R/T if that’s fast enough for you.
A, NO. Just saved you 13 minutes. You don't have much cargo space. You don't have huge power. And the HEMI people laugh at you. Lol. Moving stuff in it isn't fun. At that, you might as well dig up a Mercury Sable. Comfy. Lots of space. Gets out of its own way.
I just bought a 2011 challenger v6 got it cash no couldn't afford a v8 unless i financed it which i didn't want to do. I am nor happy with the challenger i prefer the charger
Sure, I’d like the sound of the V8. But for everyday purposes I’d like the V6. I would just like to have it in a manual transmission! I have no clue why they don’t have it as a manual unless you move up to the V8. I wouldn’t want to spend the extra money on fuel and insurance.
Wish dodge would make the v6 a little more powerful for crying out loud the base v6 Camaro has 335 horses compared to the nimble 305 horses in the dodge plus the dodge is way heavier for the model that sells them the most and is what is really keeping them afloat they sure just leave it behind when it comes to the performance at least 335 horses with 300 torque think I might trade in my 2020 sxt for a 2020 camaro rs
Update: Traded in my '14 Dodge Charger SE for a '19 392. Yes, I'm paying $123. I'm not going to lie that I miss getting over 500 miles on a full tank vs 350 miles.
@@cuzz63 Don't let anyone discourage you on that. Fast cars from the old days made 0-60 in 6 seconds and the V6 Chally does too. I have a 2013 R/T and I like performance along with reliability so I don't do banzai charges or thrash my 6 speed or it's clutch.
@@1redrubberball I am old school and grew up in the days of muscle cars. My point was everything is relative because it depends on what you want from the vehicle. Cool Pizzo posted than a V6 in a Challenger is a no go but thats just his opinion.
Hey cool, that would be more true with the original Challenger with the slant 6 or the 318. Not as much the latest V6. Remember Barry Newman who played Kowalski in Vanishing Point? When he and his SRT8 were interviewed, he made a comment that he wasn't so sure those original Challenger's were really up to the torque of their big engines of the day. Seeing how he drove several of them in the making of the movie, that might be a telling comment. I seem to remember from my old hotrodding days that at some stage of hop up, folks started considering subframe connectors. Safety standards also made modern day versions of that era of cars heavier. I have an R/T myself but despite that, the V6 version fits a big niche in the market, for a lot of folks.
18 months ago, I bought a used 2019 SXT, plum crazy pearl with the black top package. It had 37k km on it and I paid $32.5 Cdn. I'm glad I didn't spend the extra $$$$ for a Hemi powered Challenger of a different colour. Even other Challenger owners tell me how gorgeous my car is. My advice, buy what makes you happy, just like I did.
I live on a steep hill in a country with snow. The V6 is the only option If you want a AWD.. I had a BMW E30 before.. it really requires a lot of skill and luck to get up the hill with a RWD in the winter.
All about cost of ownership - I would rather take a trim level below what I can afford & enjoy other aspects of life. Awesome video
Yea i can only afford the "srt8" so thats the trim i got. Id be a fool to finance and ruin my credit over a 2015+ model
@@MBballer2 Technically it would actually increase your credit score to finance as long as you make the payments...That said I'll only ever pay cash for cars because it's a better value to buy an upscale model depreciated which the bank will be less likely to finance.
jake lami generally true, but a lot to be said for a longer term loan. The recent quarantines and business shutdowns will have economic reverberations for a very long time. The dollar’s purchase power will necessarily decline. In other words, the dollar has more power now then it will in 48, 60, or 72 months from now.
@rockhopper01 With the low interest rates the the Fed is giving the banks as a measure to help mitigate this financing could actually be more viable now than ever.
That is assuming you can qualify at a decent lender. (Not a loan shark)
That’s because cheap money tends to cause inflation which means the principal of the loan will be worth less in the future than it is today while the car itself depreciates separately from the value of the dollar.
That’s not to say the car will go up in value but it may be cheaper to pay in weaker “tomorrow dollars” than the comparatively stronger “today dollars”
The paradox is that lenders are less certain about how to adjust right now and tend to be tightening up in the mean time as a precautionary measure.
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My V6 challenger is just what i needed . I don't miss taking my chrysler 300 C Hemi to the gas station every 3 days
I went looking for a V6 Challenger and drove a 10 red, RT home.
Now have 159,000 miles on it!
No beefy look!
It's old school looking.
The 10 has reverse light is between taillight just like the 70 Challenger.
2010 was a great year
For how much
I live my six. It’s faster than most cars on the road. Plan on supercharging it instead of getting a hemi.
Just get the HEMI .
V6 sounds weird with a supercharger.
HEMI sounds great
With the cost of supercharging and a tune you can upgrade to a v8...
@@MrEvilTag why would I want a hemi when I can surcharge for 6k and beat out 6.4 Hemis anf scatpscks?
@@danboofin5094 because tardo it costs a lot more than just 6k especially if you want it reliable
@@danboofin5094 also youd only be able to beat them assuming they are STOCK. You might be SLIGHTLY quicker but you most definitely will lose ground in higher speeds
I'm that person.... I like the looks of the car for one, I'm getting a v6 because it offers awd and v8 doesn't and which I'm living in a state where it snows kinda need awd. At the end of the day you buy what you like.
you can make a v6 sound nice as well if thats what you like, a couple youtube videos of people doing it
Hell yeah i was impressed with v6 power healthy engine
I have to get you credit. It seems your videos dont get a huge amount of views considering the number of subscribers you have. However you really are passionate about your channel and trying to make it work because you definitely are constantly making and posting videos day and night and I know it's a lot of work yet you dont seem to get discouraged and keep the content coming. So I applaud you for your efforts and hope big things come to you. My channel is super small but hopefully in time it will grow but if not then so be it since it's not a source of income for me by no means.....Good Luck in the future
James, what you just said it pretty much true about what I'm trying todo with my RUclips channel. Its the only source of income my family has at the moment so I'm trying to push out as many videos as possible while hoping a few of them will get some hits. Its kind of like fishing I guess, but if your not working with the right bait and the pond your fishing does not have enough fish your going to go hungry. This is one Big Ass Pond I'm fishing in, but getting the right cars on film is a bit difficult in my City. I'm not really sure what todo to make this successful, but I'm trying to not give up. The only problem at the moment is we're running out of cash flow and the Wife is starting to look at me like I'm crazy. She has always been super awesome about supporting my dream of being a RUclipsr, but the last few months have been really hard and we've lost everything over the past 18 months and I mean everything. Just today we had to sell some of the kids toys just to get some food. No joke I'm for real. I really don't want to go back to be a Car Salesman, but if the views don't start rising soon this dream is coming to a end and its back to the drawing table.
@@CarolinaCarVideos I see some of your videos in the past had thousands of views. What do you think has changed causing the current content not to get the views you need? However the needs of your family have to come first even if it means doing something you dont like such as going back to a salesman. I'm an owner operator truck driver and things are just as tough out here on the road. I've been gone 6 weeks and am only going home tomorrow because my daughters birthday is Friday and I cant miss that. Then it's back on the road again til who knows when......If I'm ever in Charleston maybe we can meet up and grab lunch or something. I live in Jacksonville Florida and come to Charleston frequently to get loads so let's get together sometime and maybe we can share some thoughts to help both of us. Friend me on Facebook James Jenkins and if I can help you privately through messenger or something I will without the world having to know..... Good luck bud
Depends on what you want the car for? I love Classic Fords but my Daily driver is a 2016 Challenger sxt plus. The 6 cylinder is fine for my needs. I drive my kid to school and back in it basically. When I want a real sounding V8 I drive my 66 Tbird with it's 390 😁.
The Challenger is a very smooth riding car and looks awesome. Drive whatever makes you happy.
@@husky3g I doubt it. The Challenger is among a few styles that are widely judged as the most beautiful, ever.
Hahaha are you me? I have a 66 tbird, love old Fords and I’m looking at getting a challenger for my daily
I'm a huge v8 fan myself but drive a titanium 2009 Dodge Challenger SE completely bone stock with 138k miles (brought it with 120k miles). I brought my Challenger last year for $9,500 and I'm also the 4th owner of the car. The reasons why I brought a v6 over the v8 was mainly for insurance. I am a college student working part time as a restaurant waiter so I had a very tight budget. I only drive the car from home to school to work and back. The last place I want my Challenger to be at, is at a drag strip racing against Shelbys, Hellcats, ZL1s, etc., I'm very happy with my car. It's comfortable, big and it grabs attention from everyone around.
@Sidney Celeste Thanks man, I appreciate it. Also, congrats to you as well for your Challenger. I am currently saving up to buy a R/T or an older SRT Challenger sometime in the next year.
My dealership have a 2010 with 134k for $9k and a 2011 with 114k for $11k. Does your car still run good even with high miles ?
@Sidney Celeste smart decision, nothing wrong with sxt and second car v8 cool...i like your thinking process on this. I plan on that myself i could of got a V8 but at the time wasnt good for me just to show off but be struggling to pay hefty gas pricing and insurance i ended up getting a sxt plus package with similar option of a r/t. its base HP was at 305 and did some modification so im probably at 330 in HP now.
The challenger is the best looking out of the 3. The mustang was always ugly to me and the Chevy went backwards in design.
007 bruh wat
I was sitting in the barbershop when I caught a quick glimpse of the first Mustang in town, summer of '63 I think. I loved Mustangs from that minute on. I was a fan of them thru
the '73 models and Cougars too, which were really Mustangs with different outside sheet metal and styling. All those cars were attractive and popular, but rode like skateboards. There were 6 cyl and small V8 models and along the way some very stout engines joined the lineup. The Mustang ignited the pony car era and AMC, Chevy, Pontiac and
Mopar joined in. The pony car was capable of strong legal speed endurance and faster sprints of short endurance. They were not built to feel comfortable falling in behind
500 ci Cadillacs and cruising 90 mph for hours on end. Back in that era, the term "muscle car" had a time honored definition of any car that had at least 1 hp per 13# of body weight, thus some of the pony cars were also muscle cars. So were larger, heavier cars if their engines met that standard. In this era, I think
the definition of muscle cars has been forgotten. Seems like it's modern use is to identify any American retro car that's used to show off. I remained a fan into the mid '90's before I gave it up. Then the retro looking Mustangs appeared until everyone had one and they were a dime a dozen. Our world was filthy littered with them. The retro Camero appeared. Then the Challenger appeared and it was immediately declared as the most faithful to its original look. I saw it and it made my ❤️ beat fast. It was absolutely beautiful. Finally in late '12 just 2 months from retirement, I gave myself a retirement present, a new 2013 R/T 6 speed, 3.73 limited slip, base model. It's my toy and does no duty except to drive it for fun occasionally. Didn't need options and made it out the door for $28,500. I love my R/T and it's plenty fast enough without thrashing or abusing it, costs me $65 mo for full coverage, including liability on my '03 Trailblazer that does the mundane chores. What"s not to like?
I just got a great deal on a leftover 2019 Challenger SXT V6. Was 31K and I got it brand new for 21K. With the 8 speed transmission instead of the 5 speed in your older model, and 305 HP, it goes great!! Very happy with it!
ChuckVT wow thats an amazing price. I have a 2018 sxt plus and paid 30 brand new. What color leather interior?
I just bought a 2013 with 37k miles full bumper to bumper warranty, for only 18k
@@camfritz1449 Cloth seats, not leather. All black interior.
Wow!
I recently paid about the same for a 2018 black/black sxt plus with 30,000. Happy with it the way it is but slowly starting to add performance mods. Not trying to make it into a race car, just enjoy making it slightly faster and more fun to drive
I think a V6 challenger is worth it. It all depends what you want. They have a very peppy V6
I'm in 2023 and about to buy a 2010 V6 Dodge Challenger, this video helped me a lot because now I know a little bit more about the car and indeed I'll go for it.
Thanks a lot!
Greetings from Montreal - Canada!
I have a v 6 challenger. I love it.
I’m thinking about getting one just want a nice looking semi fast car just gonna drive it work and back sometimes go out into town not into racing
How is the reliability
Same here!!! Mines an 09' with the 3.5 liter!! Shes only got 21,400 miles on her too!!
How much is the insurance
Tobin Frost how much did you get for it
Got mine at 90,000 miles, costed me 10,700. Previous owner definitely used it. I lined the trunk with bed liner (tons of mud in it) ,put my old ken speaker in it, added led tails and smoked sides and she’s still goin after being over 125,00 miles on it. Done numerous burn outs on it, bout to put a lift and get it off roading mad max style. Love it
You’re actually going to off-road it??? That’s awesome
What year is it? I got an 18’ with 90k miles too
I have a 2010 Rallye with 67,000 miles.
Had it since 2013, and I love it.
The only thing I hate is having 287 rear gears. Great video!
Yesh but those are nice gears for the highway? I have a ‘14 SXT Plus with the option gears and it tachs pretty high at 80mph highway speeds.
My V6 challenger is very dependable. Only maintenance has been done, timing belt, plugs, oil, trans service, rear diff service and that’s it. Still running strong with OVER 200,000 miles. Also, IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS make a huge difference in economy and power.
Lol almost nothing done to it lol
Depends on your budget really... If you are younger and want a less expensive but still nice car sure get the V6 if you got more money then a R/T will deliver plenty of fun but at a more costly price...
I have one modified with true dual exhaust with Flowmasters , lowered, a cold air induction system, a 93 octane tune, so 300 hp and 275 foot pounds of torque. In 2024 it has 94,000 miles and the only problems I had was a bad door lock actuator and a battery. It has been a great car.
I purchased a 2010 , that was 6 years old with just 22,000 miles on it.
How is it now?
@@bradcooper5667 Runs perfectly. Zero problems with it. No major repairs.
In 2024 it has 94,000 miles and the only problems I had was a bad door lock actuator and a battery. It has been a great car. @@bradcooper5667
V6 2016. I'm broke AF and my insurance is only $152 a month
how old r you boss i wanna get a 2016 myself im 21 tho
“Oh shit handles” best way to label those things haha
I just got my Challenger SXT Plus 2020, and I’m so in love with it.
Throw a set of Different Trends 49265 mufflers on it. Nice sound.
@@jjs777fzr really? Word...
Nothing bad about getting a v6 but just save up for that hemi, you will regret getting the v6 later on. I got a 14 hemi and you can’t go wrong. Threw in a lowering springs, 20 in wheels, straight pipe, cold air intake & a tune. Fucking love it. Great video btw!
To be honest, a V6 Challenger is pretty much exactly the car I'm looking for. I don't need crazy power, and I definitely don't want to pay for it. I love the way the car looks, and I just want a big comfy highway cruiser with American retro charm.
I have a base 23 Challenger and love it especially after 11 grand in mods. Gets amazing gas mileage. Cruising at 45-50 MPH, when you floor it it takes off stupid fast for a 6.
The 2011 and newer models have the corporate 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6, which has plenty of power vs. the old 3.5L V6 in the 2009 and 2010 models... it blends the best of fuel economy and decent power, and is much better on gas and much more practical if you drive one every day. :)
what about the 3.9L or the 3.7L V6?
@@cuzz63 the Challenger never offered the 3.7L V6 and Chrysler never made a 3.9L V6. I take it you don't know much about these or cars in general
@@jeepguy95 Although I dont know much about the V6's that came in Challengers I was asking the question in relation to the others mentioned. Seems like there are a ton of V6 built by Dodge.
@@jeepguy95 they show they made a 3.9L when I do searches
@@cuzz63 yeah the 3.9 truck engine. BTW none of those engines were made by Dodge. They were made by Chrysler Corporation. The only V6s in the Challenger were the 3.5 and now the 3.6 Pentastar.
For the v6 go for the Different Trends 49265 mufflers and HR lowering springs. Beautiful sound and ride.
yeah i was saying for that cheap entry price ..why not modify it a bit not like it's going to be restored have some fun with it..for well under $15,000
I am a old geezer with a 2009 Challenger V6. Bought in 2015, to me has more pep than the 73 Baracuda I had.
I think this is nice looking muscle car and thanks to Dodge come up with the new generation car covered up with old classic style body.
I love my v6 wasn’t bad as I thought
I just got a Dodge Challenger 2020 and I love my baby thank God for it, thank you for doing this I've been trying to find something on the V6! Can you do more to tell us how to trim it out and Funk it out?
I just bought a 2010 last Monday and glad I did not go for the Hemi that I checked out previously. Insurance is double and with current gas prices?? Sheesh. Plus mine came with 22's
Any challenger with the pentastar is good but the 3.5 in the old ones were slow especially with the 4 speed
I'm looking to buy the AWD v6 as my daily driver, all season long, can't drive in the snow with a rwd
Dopboyfreshh I live in the north east and own a 6 cylinder GT AWD for the past 2 years. It runs great in the snow and the looks I get driving through it cracks me up. Hope you get one or have gotten one
I just bought a V6 Challenger in excellent condition with leather interior for 7K. It's a prime candidate for Hemi swap.
Recently bought a base 09 challenger with 90k miles for about 10k. Love it to death, even though it isn't much but boy my challenger fever is through the roof and want to upgrade a trim level or 2 still lol
Dope car. Love mine!
I have a 2018 SXT and I live in Germany. Saying that a v6 has not enough power is "crying on a high level" . Comon guys. Do you really think 305hp is not enough for a car? It's more powerful that most cars here in Germany. BR
Wait really what about some of your Audi’s lol
@@grippysockgf there are some with about 300 hp, but you pay 70000€ instead of 30000€
@@DK-Dodge How was the process of importing your challenger? I assume it was a pretty lengthy and pricey process?
@@vexec15 Not far from my home I found a US car dealer. He imports a lot of cars. There I saw my baby. Fell in love and bought it 😁
That 300 extra ponnies are gonna cost you double in insurance.
Not really!! I pay 💰 125 month
Javier Osorio varies from person to person
Varies by state, city and personal history.
I lucked up and got a 2011 with 65 k miles on it. I love it and it has a sunroof which was a cool surprise. I plan on adding to it.
It doesn't make that much sense unless you can't afford the v8 at that moment because insurance will still look at it as a muscle/sports car
It makes sense unless your a 20 year old that feels the need to race everything under the sun lol.
I love classic Fords but I daily a 2016 Challenger sxt plus. The 6 cylinder is fine for my needs driving my kid to school. When I want a nice V8 sound I drive my 66 Tbird. That's just me though.
Oh yes it does. I was quoted $325/month for an r/t and $145/ month for sxt. Same company and coverage. Plus, you have worse mileage and have to use remium in the hemis. Do I want one....yes. but I just picked up my '19 SXT and it doesn't disappoint.
@@fordsrule35 I just turned 21 and I hate speeding on the road, I just seems stupid to me.. But I do love the look of the challenger I'm buying a 2013 v6 one in 2 weeks
@@johnmatlock8588 You're on the right track and the V6 SXT is a perfectly good and affordable version that owes no apology to anyone. It just doesn't have enough "WoW factor" for the young immature guys. If you drive within reasonable limits, the V6
with it's 6 second 0-60 time is plenty quick. If you gotta drive it hard all the time, human nature wants more. I am probably a good bit older than you, so full coverage on my 2013 6 speed R/T and liability on my '03 Trailblazer are just $65 mo. The 5.7L
engine doesn't require above 87 octane although some additional ponies do come alive if using 89 or 91/93 octane. I live in the country where most of my driving occurs, and since it's my "toy" and only driven for fun, my average mileage is 21-22. I've found these figures to be my cruising mileage: @55 - 33mpg, @65 - 28 mpg, @70 - 27 mpg. My R/T is the base model. I don"t race it, do donuts or burnouts, don't do banzai charges, don't thrash or abuse it, just enjoy it as a fun car. The Michelin 245 tires are quite adaquate and I'm very happy with the car. Wishing you full enjoyment of yours.
@CharlestonCarVideos the v8's can be bought with the 707hp supercharger or a 808hp supercharger
It feels like a V6... Well... It should. But if comparing it to an 87 IrocZ, it should feel like a V8 with better suspension. If you are used to newer cars, the V6 may not impress. If your last new car was a 99 Lumina with 160HP V6 and your fondest memories are of a 1978 Chevy Corvette that you had after High School... This car with the V6 will blow your mind. The 2011 SXT with the 3.6L Pentastar performs better overall, but the 3.5L holds it's own. The people who say that cars that run a quarter mile in 12 seconds is slow may have never driven a car that will do one in under 16. Don't listen when people tell you the V6 Challenger is junk. It's a bit heavy, but it will put a smile on your face...
Today's v6's are impressive with the dodge challengers/chargers.
I love my ‘14 Challenger
So far the only ppl whose telling me I should've bought the V8 don't own a challenger & secretly wants to drive mines..Haters
I prefer the V6 over the V8 because the V6 has better mileage and the V8 has strong speed, but you won’t even be able to use it without getting pulled over and getting a ticket, so to time the V6 still runs great, it has better mileage, insurance cost less and it still looks good, but i think getting the base model is pointless, spend a little more for the GT and skip the SXT, it’s just like $2000 more
I just bought a 2010 challenger SE with the racing strip down the middle it only has 115K miles leather seats beautiful car. Everything out the door with pricing tax license registration it was $11, 300 out the door. Ive always loved the challengers. I also own a 2013 Chevy camaro RS with only 26K miles. I got that almost brand new in 2015 from a Chevy dealer that one I paid 27,5000 bucks I rarely drive, but I love both cars so much. I always loved the camaros too. That has a v6 3.9 liter that car moves lol
theres the oh shit handles :)
I had a 2007 Mini Cooper S (Worst car ever btw...so many reliability issues). Welp... engine decided to throw some issues AGAIN so was in a bit of a rush to offload it to at least get something for it. Took a trip to Carmax and ran into a 2018 Challenger SXT. Test drove it and loved it. The only thing that's weird is missing the clutch pedal but that is about it so far for me. Personally I would get the 2015+ models for the updated interior.
Insurance isn't too bad. All of my cars I always paid in full except for this so I expected insurance to be higher. $205 vs $75 and the payments aren't bad either.
I hate the electronic key fob because they fail. Gimme a regular metal key.😊
great video ur actually pretty entertaining
I owned a 2010 base it was about 23000 new. My 201 I traded in on was about 31000 but that was the sxt plus with 100th anniversary package. My new 2020 challenger AWD was about 32000 with blacktop option and tech and cold air group. so not bad
I have a hemi orange rt. 5.7 l. I'd have no issues. Driving. A 6 cylinder. Challenger.
Good video, thanks!
That’s super baseline lol. The 2012 and up v6 have the better engine compared to anything before it. That one doesn’t even have dual exhaust lol
3.5 engines are pretty bulletproof
I mean the v6 has like what 305hp now..that ain't bad..plus if you wanna save money and have power you can always get a 6.1 srt8 with 425hp.they still move and their cheaper then a new v6
yeah stock v6 exhaust is nothing, there's awesome aftermarket exhaust though and straight piping etc to make it sound mean.
Don’t straight pipe a stock V6.
I just think, we don’t really need a V8, for this car, is too much power for what?,is going to be just a daily drive, and a v6 go super fast, you don’t go to be all time over speed or drive at 120mph, don’t pay extra on gas and insurance guys and drive safe. That car look great just enjoy
My rt isn't fast. But comfy. Nothing wrong with a 6 cylinder. Challenger. Just my 2 cents.
It has that big beefy muscle car look... maybe because it’s a muscle car?! Just maybe?!
We, I mean my girl & me drove a that car in 2015 from Albuquerque to Chicago and further to Lansing Mi. and used 450 $ in gas cost for the half way 3000 miles (my guess) of Route 66 , that means a lot of detours and sightseeing.!! Once I count the average gas mileage and I got 24,424 MpG. Can that be correct? Surprsing low for us !! You know , 3 weeks driving !!!
It makes daily driving fun.
I want the 6 Bc I only want the reliability and jus overall better for daily driving
Would you consider v6 and has a sunroof? You think it’s worth buying? Is it quiet?
I have an SXT with a sunroof. Its quiet for now, a Borla cat back exhaust is going on it in the spring
Are you base models the ones that don't have the rear spoilers?
looking at buying a 2009 or a 2011 challenger, I'm probably going with the v6 but's looking like $12-14k so it's quite the bit of saving up for a 16yr old.
2022 and still learning from your videos :D
I bought a 2007 Chrysler 300 touring back in 09 and a few months later I text drove a 300c with the hemi...from then on I regretted not getting the v8...just bought a 17 challenger rt ...no way I could go back to a v6...
I was looking at a 2013 charger RT and a 2018 charger gt plus V6 chose the V6 the insurance cost was the same between the two where I'm at chose it for Awd and gas mileage she's my daily driver 👊
Thinking about buying one right now !
quite frankly depends on you. I got the V6 for ofc finanical circumstances. with 305hp 268tq its sufficiant power for the average consumer (mopars are just heavy as hell but if it were 300-500lbs less it'd fly). Now if you are focused on the drag strip and are willing to pay the extra cost of insurance and gas then ofc V8 is adequant for you. I get 16.8mpg on my V6 and managed a 5.2 0-60 best with bolt on mods (5.4 0-60 posted on here). I could supercharge it and get 450whp and about 370tq but the reliability ofc will be compromised longterm. If I could I would get a 392 hemi but not willing to pay an extra 15k for it and cost of gas and insurance would increase my expense as well.
well said man. I hope a few people read what you've said. thanks for sharing, Chad!
Would you mind sharing what mods you've done?
I want one . The awd. For snow Minnesota ..any thoughts?
You will always wish you paid a little more for the v8.... especially when one rumbles past you on the street
Not really, I have one and to be honest I'm happy with it and don't suffer from envy. I think they are all nice, will I get a v8 one day? Maybe...do I care that mines not? No.
@@jameshall1075 I guess that just makes you a v6 kinda guy....nothing wrong with that
Yup, that shit happened to me on my way to work today. A V8 Camaro rumbled past me at a stop sign
@@husky3g shit a turbo challenger v6 I'm pretty sure youl deff be in srt territory deff way past RT at that point especially these new v6 pushing like 305 hp stock thel be making like 410hp but I'm sure are lighter then the srt
carlover 247 wouldn’t adding a turbo decrease the reliability of an engine? It would wear out parts quicker as well. I would rather spend a little bit more on a faster car that would have more reliability than a v6 with a turbo. An R/T is only a few thousand dollars more under 30k miles and it has a manual option plus you get the v8 sound for cheap. But all trims on the challenger is good so it doesn’t matter what you get.
Get a HEMI you will be glad you did😊
If it’s in your budget ! HellCat owner here and still happy to see base model owners proud of their ride
you could throw a bolt on super charger & a tune on the v6 & get more horse power than the Hemi.
sasuke2483692 the company called “ripp” makes kits for the v6 but adding a supercharger will decrease the reliability in the long run. Plus it’ll be cheaper to buy an R/T if that’s fast enough for you.
Is a Dodge Challenger 201 worth 14k sking for friend
A, NO.
Just saved you 13 minutes.
You don't have much cargo space. You don't have huge power. And the HEMI people laugh at you. Lol. Moving stuff in it isn't fun.
At that, you might as well dig up a Mercury Sable. Comfy. Lots of space. Gets out of its own way.
I just bought a 2011 challenger v6 got it cash no couldn't afford a v8 unless i financed it which i didn't want to do. I am nor happy with the challenger i prefer the charger
so if im goin down the road and my cars on D and I hit the shifter not meaning too will the car go into 1 and blow the car???
Interior in 1st generation Challengers looks like in my grandma's car.
'OH SHIT HANDLES' 🤣🤣🤣
Sure, I’d like the sound of the V8. But for everyday purposes I’d like the V6. I would just like to have it in a manual transmission! I have no clue why they don’t have it as a manual unless you move up to the V8. I wouldn’t want to spend the extra money on fuel and insurance.
Base model Challenger cost about $24,000
Wish dodge would make the v6 a little more powerful for crying out loud the base v6 Camaro has 335 horses compared to the nimble 305 horses in the dodge plus the dodge is way heavier for the model that sells them the most and is what is really keeping them afloat they sure just leave it behind when it comes to the performance at least 335 horses with 300 torque think I might trade in my 2020 sxt for a 2020 camaro rs
Anybody saying get the hemi is crazy. Might as well get the scat pat. Its only giving you 75 more horse power for 3-5 grand more
This is the se, the lowest of the low end challenger. Most v6 challengers are the 305hp engine and have duel exhaust. Way sportier than the se.
I just got one from the auction for 4500 it's a v6 but I'll take it for now it's better than driving a kia soul lol
The V6 SE in 2010 only had 250 HP
V8 on insurance is going to be the car note . Believe that 5-6 hundred a month. I have 2018 v6 . Challenger $260 a month full coverage w/gap.
If I were to purchase a scat pack my insurance would be $123 with full coverage. I'm paying $100 for a v6
Update: Traded in my '14 Dodge Charger SE for a '19 392. Yes, I'm paying $123. I'm not going to lie that I miss getting over 500 miles on a full tank vs 350 miles.
I have a mustang gt I pay 150 a month a v6 stang would be 125
I pay 340 a month for my scat
Why did u scratch the leather console??
Is this good cars? im from sweden and dont now crap:)but i think they are nice and thinking of bying one.
A V6 in a big heavy car like the challenger is no-go
Everything is relative. I have a truck which is even heavier and it does fine with a V6.
@@cuzz63 Don't let anyone discourage you on that. Fast cars from the old days made 0-60 in 6 seconds and the V6 Chally does too. I have a 2013 R/T and I like performance along with reliability so I don't do banzai charges or thrash my 6 speed or it's clutch.
@@1redrubberball I am old school and grew up in the days of muscle cars. My point was everything is relative because it depends on what you want from the vehicle. Cool Pizzo posted than a V6 in a Challenger is a no go but thats just his opinion.
@@cuzz63 Yeah, I understand all that. I'm old school too, now 72.
Hey cool, that would be more true with the original Challenger with the slant 6 or the 318. Not as much the latest V6.
Remember Barry Newman who played Kowalski in Vanishing Point?
When he and his SRT8 were interviewed, he made a comment that he wasn't so sure those original Challenger's were really up to the torque of their big engines of the day. Seeing how he drove several of them in the making of the movie, that might be a telling comment. I seem to remember from my old hotrodding days that at some stage of hop up, folks started considering subframe connectors. Safety standards also made modern day versions of that era of cars heavier.
I have an R/T myself but despite that, the V6 version fits a big niche in the market, for a lot of folks.
v6 base 2010 same as the one in the video and my insurance 140 and same price for v8 when i did a quote
Depends what state you live in. If I wanted to step up to to a v8 in Massachusetts, my insurance would go up significantly
A "cigarette but hole"....
Nice review, without useless information👍
18 months ago, I bought a used 2019 SXT, plum crazy pearl with the black top package. It had 37k km on it and I paid $32.5 Cdn. I'm glad I didn't spend the extra $$$$ for a Hemi powered Challenger of a different colour. Even other Challenger owners tell me how gorgeous my car is. My advice, buy what makes you happy, just like I did.
Yes if want a challenger cheap..
No if u like Ricky Bobby wanna go fast..out the hole..
My insurance would be 565 a month with a v8
There is not financing now a days
Trust me I see the difference from 2012 and up
I live on a steep hill in a country with snow. The V6 is the only option If you want a AWD..
I had a BMW E30 before.. it really requires a lot of skill and luck to get up the hill with a RWD in the winter.