Great assessment Matt. Yeah, the one-word description is compromise. As you stated, a Dad with a young family and with an appetite for sporty performance but the need to be more practical and conservative might turn to this car. Loved the simple “reality is” approach! I enjoyed this. (Nice to be able to climb back into your GT after this, I’m sure 😉)
Glad you liked it Joe. I planned to add some b-roll interior shots but off course I realized I forgot them after I dropped off the rental. In the end the video turned out alright. AND YES, I couldn’t waiting to get back into my GT Joe! The worst part is that I had to wait almost a week after dropping off the rental as the Mustang was in the shop getting a full paint correction and Ceramic Coating detail. Needless to say I am very happy with my purchasing especially after driving the charger for 2 days straight. Perhaps my opinion would have been different if it was the V8 but at the same time, I am very disappointed with the interior finishes.
What is the exchange rate in canada. I payed $28k for a '23 sxt. I dont see this as a muscle car but a sporty sedan with a descent amount of power. 20 years ago i would have gotten the v8. Im a "middle aged" guy so this is fine for me. Also if I took a long highway trip on cruise control I would probably get Upper twenties mpg. Going to work in stop and go traffic I get 20-22 mpg. Check you conversion from kpg maybe?
Yeah, I was not convinced about what the gauge was telling me; it didn't seem right at the time. Perhaps being a rental, there was a lot of pedal to the metal, which the MPG would be thrown off. Looking back, I should have reset it to get a clear reading for the trip and, of course, the video too. The exchange rate here sucks! 1.39, I believe. I love travelling to the US, but the exchange really hurts when you look at the credit card bill. Pro tip: Don't look at what you have spent till you get home; it could ruin your trip 🤣
I love my 2017 SXT plus, its still quick and nimble for what it is, and decent amount of after market performance mods, one can say i could use the extra money instead to get a v8, but man, prices in Cali are no joke plus the insurance too. You can still get a Ripp supercharger for 6k made for the 3.6 pentastar, it'll make your SXT faster than a RT and almost as fast as a Scatpack
That's crazy Digital2pulse! Yeah your ride sounds way cooler than my rental lol. I have seen some really nice chargers but if you were just buying base, going to something like what you have makes sense!!!
Nice!! I hear you about the gas. At least it has come down in price for the winter season. I now work from home so I can’t really complain about the gas ha ha. Glad you are enjoying your Challenger!!! Thanks for the watch.
One note (Should be important to us great white northerners: The AWD SXT has better winter traction and performance than the honda CRV suv. The mustang GT does not.
THANK YOU Dacescory!!! I really appreciate it! And likewise too, great talking too. I love meeting people through this fantastic community. If the channel ever blows up I will have to do a road tour and meet all you great people in person! I have already met a few and I love hearing their story’s too. The subs are coming in but as fast as I thought. Regardless I need to learn patience ;). Keep in touch and the comments coming!
Matt, Enjoyed your video. Especially since I own a 22 Charger SXT V6, 3.6 Pentastar. Actually on the highway at 70 mph I get 35 miles per gallon. Don't know why your numbers are so different. The rest of the car seems pretty tight and does what I need it to do. I previously had a 2010 Charger SXT with a V6, 3.5 engine. It got 25 miles per gallon on the highway going 70 mph. The deficiency that both cars had was the camber on the rear wheels was negative which caused the inside edges of the rear tires to wear out. The factory doesn't include any adjustment for that. On the 2010 I had to remove the upper brace for each of the rear wheels and cut it in the middle, put a thick spacer in the joint and weld it back together to make it longer. That was the only way I knew to straighten out the alignment problem. The 2022 had the same problem, but by then I found out that you could buy eccentric mounting bushings to help correct the length of the upper braces for the camber adjustment. That's a little easier to do than the cutting and welding. Unfortunately the full eccentric wasn't enough to get all of the negative camber out. So I guess I'll eventually be back cutting and welding. Don't know why Dodge sends a good percentage of new cars out the door like this. I guess they figure that the general public won't notice and if they do, Dodge can give them the "you're the only one routine", The average person wouldn't know this until the rear tires started wearing out prematurely. But if you stand behind the car when it's on level ground, you can actually see if the wheels are perpendicular to the ground. Try it some time. This is because there is no heavy duty axle housing with the differential inside like most cars. Actually this is common to the Challenger also. It is probably common the the 300's as well. Might be common to some other Dodges/Chryslers. The rest of the car I think works pretty well. I like 4 doors. Don't like swinging the front seat back forward in order to use the back seat. I suppose you know by now that there is no 2024 Dodge Charger/Challenger. My understanding is that there will be a future Electric Charger/Challenger.
How many miles you have on your car? No issues? Iv heard 2022-2023 seem to have more issues than prior models I guess due to dodge knowing they are done making these, supposedly the quality of working putting together has been less
@@heythere6983 When I bought the 2022 model it had 13,000 miles on it. Seems like a good car except for the negative camber on the rear wheels and one other thing that I am finding out as the weather gets warmer this year. When on the highway cruising, the air conditioner for some reason cuts out and won't blow cold air. In the city at low speed it puts out very strong cold air, so it's not the AC itself. Today the outside temp was 95* and almost the same inside the car when going 70 mph. Once off the highway and in city traffic the AC started blowing cool air again. Pretty frustrating for S. Fla.
Yeah, I was not convinced about what the gauge was telling me; it didn't seem right at the time. Perhaps being a rental, there was a lot of pedal to the metal, which the MPG would be thrown off. Looking back, I should have reset it to get a clear reading for the trip and, of course, the video too. Thank you for clarifying the numbers Skip!
Ok, here's the rest of the story.....I think. After sweating and thinking about the situation, I hypothesized that maybe the evaporator was freezing up. So what I did and continue to do (since it works) is turn the AC button to off but keep the fan blowing on high. The air starts to get cold even with the AC off. I conjecture that the ice on the evaporator is melting and after 3 or 4 minutes, the air gets warm again. That's when I turn the AC back on. It then blows cold for about 10 or 15 minutes. When the AC gets warm again, I repeat the process. I can't visually confirm that the evaporator is icing over because it is inside of a bunch of ducting that is probably difficult and uncomfortable to dismantle (picture lying on your back with your head under the dash panel and your hips on the passenger seat). At any rate, this works and I believe my theory is correct. Don't know whether to call this the car's fault or not. You be the judge.
Let’s be fair Matt, you’re coming from a Coyote 5.0. This is more In competition with an Ecoboost. I certainly wouldn’t trade my GT even for the 6.4 Hemi but if you are looking for a family car with a muscle car vibe it does fit that niche. I couldn’t give up the V8 sound either. But $55k? Not sure how that exactly compares to USD but my GT premium 401a, 10r80 was less than that with premium paint and wheels! By The Way I get 27-28 mpg Highway doing 75-80 mph. Now if I play and put my foot in it, well… 19 mpg for a V6? Are you kidding me. Less than 300 hp! I didn’t buy my Mustang for gas milage but that seems to be the worst of both worlds.
Hi Retired Air Force, Great to hear from you again. Just so that we are on the same page, this video was not a comparison between the Charger and my Mustang. I had this rental car for two days so I figured I would make a video of it. You are right about the power; comparing it to an Eco boost but regardless I would not drive either one ha ha. AND yes at this point I couldn't give up my V8 either. When I was car shopping last year, the Chargers pricing was pretty close to what I paid for my Mustang here in Canada. The gas mileage was a weird one too. When driving on the highway, the gauge noted 8.3 km/l which converts to 19.5 MPG. My in town average for the mustang is sitting around 17 MPG; 25+ MPG on the highway. In the end it was an alright ride but not for me.
@@boostedsc4040 totally agree. Plus the quality throughout both interior and exterior is not worth the $55k, not a chance. Perhaps $30k but not at the $55 mark, there are other better options out there!!!
@@LifeOfaMatt I used to have a 2010 rt and with the issues that they give you also when the milage passes 110k is pretty insane the price I feel would be more justified if like you said they didn’t go so cheap on the interior and exterior parts I’m sure you can thank fiat Chrysler for that. Either way I’m looking forward to finishing your review when I get home. Clicked because we have the same name but stayed because the content was good👍. Maybe I’ll have to make a review on my e46 m3 haha
Well Boosted SC, I'm glad you have the same name too and that you discovered the channel! Its a new one at 2 months old with so much more to come. Thank you also for the encouraging words! I don’t get why some companies compromise the quality of their product yet they continue to push for more money. I found Mazda was always good at this, pushing the boundaries but at a fair price too. AND YES, you need to make a video of your ride, would love to see it too! Not sure if you saw it, but here’s what I am currently driving (she’s all shinny and pretty now). ruclips.net/video/TNWI2Cu_gE8/видео.html
Hi Brian. In looking back, I was still buzzing with the excitement of my recent purchase of the new Mustang. If I had to do it again I would have kept the bias opinion out of the video as you suggest. Thanks for the watch Brian!
i got my 2023 sxt last call for 27k new as well not bad tbh
NICE!!!! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the ride!
Same here I got the 2023 sxt awd sunroof and 19 inch wheels for 27.5
@@avalentine7045 NICE!!!!
Great assessment Matt. Yeah, the one-word description is compromise. As you stated, a Dad with a young family and with an appetite for sporty performance but the need to be more practical and conservative might turn to this car. Loved the simple “reality is” approach! I enjoyed this. (Nice to be able to climb back into your GT after this, I’m sure 😉)
Glad you liked it Joe. I planned to add some b-roll interior shots but off course I realized I forgot them after I dropped off the rental. In the end the video turned out alright. AND YES, I couldn’t waiting to get back into my GT Joe! The worst part is that I had to wait almost a week after dropping off the rental as the Mustang was in the shop getting a full paint correction and Ceramic Coating detail. Needless to say I am very happy with my purchasing especially after driving the charger for 2 days straight. Perhaps my opinion would have been different if it was the V8 but at the same time, I am very disappointed with the interior finishes.
Hi Joe, and here is Part 2 but in this video, it is all about the Mustangs!!! ruclips.net/video/2SJDbn-cYu8/видео.html
What is the exchange rate in canada. I payed $28k for a '23 sxt. I dont see this as a muscle car but a sporty sedan with a descent amount of power. 20 years ago i would have gotten the v8. Im a "middle aged" guy so this is fine for me. Also if I took a long highway trip on cruise control I would probably get Upper twenties mpg. Going to work in stop and go traffic I get 20-22 mpg. Check you conversion from kpg maybe?
Yeah, I was not convinced about what the gauge was telling me; it didn't seem right at the time. Perhaps being a rental, there was a lot of pedal to the metal, which the MPG would be thrown off. Looking back, I should have reset it to get a clear reading for the trip and, of course, the video too.
The exchange rate here sucks! 1.39, I believe. I love travelling to the US, but the exchange really hurts when you look at the credit card bill. Pro tip: Don't look at what you have spent till you get home; it could ruin your trip 🤣
I love my 2017 SXT plus, its still quick and nimble for what it is, and decent amount of after market performance mods, one can say i could use the extra money instead to get a v8, but man, prices in Cali are no joke plus the insurance too. You can still get a Ripp supercharger for 6k made for the 3.6 pentastar, it'll make your SXT faster than a RT and almost as fast as a Scatpack
That's crazy Digital2pulse! Yeah your ride sounds way cooler than my rental lol. I have seen some really nice chargers but if you were just buying base, going to something like what you have makes sense!!!
I have a v6 an love it . I hate buying gas , if you really wanted some attention an a sports car get a used vet ok!
Nice!! I hear you about the gas. At least it has come down in price for the winter season. I now work from home so I can’t really complain about the gas ha ha. Glad you are enjoying your Challenger!!! Thanks for the watch.
what you mean my vet?
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One note (Should be important to us great white northerners: The AWD SXT has better winter traction and performance than the honda CRV suv. The mustang GT does not.
Good to know! Awesome to hear for sure!
Great videos Matt! Good talking with you the other day. Hope those subscribers come quick for you, you deserve it. 👍
THANK YOU Dacescory!!! I really appreciate it! And likewise too, great talking too. I love meeting people through this fantastic community. If the channel ever blows up I will have to do a road tour and meet all you great people in person! I have already met a few and I love hearing their story’s too. The subs are coming in but as fast as I thought. Regardless I need to learn patience ;). Keep in touch and the comments coming!
Buying your self some trouble..to much mayonnaise for one hamburg 😅
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Heard they don't hold up. Junk
LOL, no love here I see 🤣
Great review but The v6 does not come standard with the awd Matt
Thank you Rikwilkinson!!! Good to know about the AWD. In the end it was still a fun ride, just not for me.
Matt,
Enjoyed your video. Especially since I own a 22 Charger SXT V6, 3.6 Pentastar. Actually on the highway at 70 mph I get 35 miles per gallon. Don't know why your numbers are so different. The rest of the car seems pretty tight and does what I need it to do. I previously had a 2010 Charger SXT with a V6, 3.5 engine. It got 25 miles per gallon on the highway going 70 mph.
The deficiency that both cars had was the camber on the rear wheels was negative which caused the inside edges of the rear tires to wear out. The factory doesn't include any adjustment for that. On the 2010 I had to remove the upper brace for each of the rear wheels and cut it in the middle, put a thick spacer in the joint and weld it back together to make it longer. That was the only way I knew to straighten out the alignment problem. The 2022 had the same problem, but by then I found out that you could buy eccentric mounting bushings to help correct the length of the upper braces for the camber adjustment. That's a little easier to do than the cutting and welding. Unfortunately the full eccentric wasn't enough to get all of the negative camber out. So I guess I'll eventually be back cutting and welding.
Don't know why Dodge sends a good percentage of new cars out the door like this. I guess they figure that the general public won't notice and if they do, Dodge can give them the "you're the only one routine",
The average person wouldn't know this until the rear tires started wearing out prematurely. But if you stand behind the car when it's on level ground, you can actually see if the wheels are perpendicular to the ground. Try it some time. This is because there is no heavy duty axle housing with the differential inside like most cars. Actually this is common to the Challenger also. It is probably common the the 300's as well. Might be common to some other Dodges/Chryslers.
The rest of the car I think works pretty well. I like 4 doors. Don't like swinging the front seat back forward in order to use the back seat.
I suppose you know by now that there is no 2024 Dodge Charger/Challenger. My understanding is that there will be a future Electric Charger/Challenger.
How many miles you have on your car? No issues?
Iv heard 2022-2023 seem to have more issues than prior models I guess due to dodge knowing they are done making these, supposedly the quality of working putting together has been less
@@heythere6983 When I bought the 2022 model it had 13,000 miles on it. Seems like a good car except for the negative camber on the rear wheels and one other thing that I am finding out as the weather gets warmer this year. When on the highway cruising, the air conditioner for some reason cuts out and won't blow cold air. In the city at low speed it puts out very strong cold air, so it's not the AC itself. Today the outside temp was 95* and almost the same inside the car when going 70 mph. Once off the highway and in city traffic the AC started blowing cool air again. Pretty frustrating for S. Fla.
Yeah, I was not convinced about what the gauge was telling me; it didn't seem right at the time. Perhaps being a rental, there was a lot of pedal to the metal, which the MPG would be thrown off. Looking back, I should have reset it to get a clear reading for the trip and, of course, the video too.
Thank you for clarifying the numbers Skip!
@@skip6517 Yeah I had a Honda CRX, yeah the heat died in the middle of winter. No AC is just as bad as no heat BUT I think no AC is worse 🤣
Ok, here's the rest of the story.....I think. After sweating and thinking about the situation, I hypothesized that maybe the evaporator was freezing up. So what I did and continue to do (since it works) is turn the AC button to off but keep the fan blowing on high. The air starts to get cold even with the AC off. I conjecture that the ice on the evaporator is melting and after 3 or 4 minutes, the air gets warm again. That's when I turn the AC back on. It then blows cold for about 10 or 15 minutes. When the AC gets warm again, I repeat the process. I can't visually confirm that the evaporator is icing over because it is inside of a bunch of ducting that is probably difficult and uncomfortable to dismantle (picture lying on your back with your head under the dash panel and your hips on the passenger seat). At any rate, this works and I believe my theory is correct. Don't know whether to call this the car's fault or not. You be the judge.
Go into a Chrysler 300 Touring for about the same price with the same power train, but softer seats.
Nice! Thank you Melvin! I will have to check it out!
I drive those chargers every day because I work for the Pennsylvania state police, their fast!
Very cool Angernut!! Very Cool. What size of engine does your ride have? This one was only a V6 but I would imagine a full V8 would be very cool!
@@LifeOfaMatt we just got them recently, they have a awd hemi 8v. Plus the wrap around push bar for pit/tvi manurers!
@@AngerDuck VERY COOL!! Yeah that would be fun to drive plus you get to legally push it to the limits too.
Heard dodge cars don't hold up??
Cheap made cars. You can shake off the front grill. Try it.
Let’s be fair Matt, you’re coming from a Coyote 5.0. This is more In competition with an Ecoboost. I certainly wouldn’t trade my GT even for the 6.4 Hemi but if you are looking for a family car with a muscle car vibe it does fit that niche. I couldn’t give up the V8 sound either. But $55k? Not sure how that exactly compares to USD but my GT premium 401a, 10r80 was less than that with premium paint and wheels! By The Way I get 27-28 mpg Highway doing 75-80 mph. Now if I play and put my foot in it, well… 19 mpg for a V6? Are you kidding me. Less than 300 hp! I didn’t buy my Mustang for gas milage but that seems to be the worst of both worlds.
Hi Retired Air Force, Great to hear from you again. Just so that we are on the same page, this video was not a comparison between the Charger and my Mustang. I had this rental car for two days so I figured I would make a video of it. You are right about the power; comparing it to an Eco boost but regardless I would not drive either one ha ha. AND yes at this point I couldn't give up my V8 either. When I was car shopping last year, the Chargers pricing was pretty close to what I paid for my Mustang here in Canada. The gas mileage was a weird one too. When driving on the highway, the gauge noted 8.3 km/l which converts to 19.5 MPG. My in town average for the mustang is sitting around 17 MPG; 25+ MPG on the highway. In the end it was an alright ride but not for me.
If I’m paying that much for a charger I’m gettin a hemi in it
Exactly!!!! Short answer, don’t buy the V6.
Was thinking the same thing the price is high for what you’re getting with the v6
@@boostedsc4040 totally agree. Plus the quality throughout both interior and exterior is not worth the $55k, not a chance. Perhaps $30k but not at the $55 mark, there are other better options out there!!!
@@LifeOfaMatt I used to have a 2010 rt and with the issues that they give you also when the milage passes 110k is pretty insane the price I feel would be more justified if like you said they didn’t go so cheap on the interior and exterior parts I’m sure you can thank fiat Chrysler for that. Either way I’m looking forward to finishing your review when I get home. Clicked because we have the same name but stayed because the content was good👍. Maybe I’ll have to make a review on my e46 m3 haha
Well Boosted SC, I'm glad you have the same name too and that you discovered the channel! Its a new one at 2 months old with so much more to come. Thank you also for the encouraging words! I don’t get why some companies compromise the quality of their product yet they continue to push for more money. I found Mazda was always good at this, pushing the boundaries but at a fair price too. AND YES, you need to make a video of your ride, would love to see it too! Not sure if you saw it, but here’s what I am currently driving (she’s all shinny and pretty now). ruclips.net/video/TNWI2Cu_gE8/видео.html
My new Charger was stiff but after 3000 miles it has smoothed out.
Awesome to hear!!!
Needs 2" Lowering Springs and a Resonator Delete. Thank me later.
NICE!
For 2022, this car is rough
Well, it's a rental lol
Exactly!!! It was still fun to drive! Glad you like the vid!
Why review this then keep mentioning your personal mustang two different things
Hi Brian. In looking back, I was still buzzing with the excitement of my recent purchase of the new Mustang. If I had to do it again I would have kept the bias opinion out of the video as you suggest. Thanks for the watch Brian!
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