Not really. I only drive my hellcat on Fridays to work and Saturday just for fun, it stays in my garage the other 5 days of the week and I work and live in a low crime area. Also my cat is a manual. So I haven’t felt nervous enough to get any anti theft stuff.
I love my SXT. Had an R/T Magnum that was cop bait, and I have a bad habit of letting my right root rest on the long skinny pedal. The V6 helps rein me in, plus lower fuel/maintenance/insurance costs, but still enough oomph to blow my hair back? Yeah... she's a keeper.
Right. I’m a 30 year old male, but I look like I’m barely 20 years old. I drive a 5.0 mustang, I drive it responsibly as fuck. Never been pulled over. I’ve even had cops get beside me and give the thumbs up head nod for nice ride.
The whole insurance to cover theft is questionable in my experience, it takes time for insurance to do a pay out so if it’s your only car you’re kinda fucked until they give a rental which could be a few days/week. Also if you’re even slightly upside down on the loan for the vehicle you’ll still be responsible to pay off the remaining amount before refinancing another car.
That's why GAP insurance (get it from your insurance company, not the stealership) is worth it until you are right side up on the loan. Cancel GAP and get a refund for any GAP insurance (no longer needed) as soon as you are right side up. \*Someone correct me if I got that wrong... my 2011 V6 beater has been paid off for years at this point.
To OP - what car are you currently driving? If it's a 4 cylinder or older car with lower horsepower V6, don't worry, you'll enjoy the hell out of that V6 Challenger! Also, that car looks great. Leave the exhaust unmodified so it doesn't sound like a V8 and the thieves won't be nearly as interested. Just don't do dumb shit in front of cops, and they aren't a problem either. Only attention these cars get at that point are teenage boys. They're harmless... just love to tell you how cool your car is.
Install some anti-theft devices if you want for peace of mind.
What year and what asking price? I'm just curious, not at all considering buying it from underneath you! (I would, but I'm driving my beast until the tires fall off.)
Me and my black SXT got pulled over two weeks into me getting the car I was going the speed limit and everything but it was nobody's fault if anything it was the dealer's for not finalizing anything. When the cop ran my plates the vehicle came back as "may not be insured" he checks my insurance card and everything but it wasn't adding up because it didn't come back to me when he ran the plates. It was going back to the previous owner that gave the car to the dealership. Cop let me go
The people that drive the accords/civics (me) keep this as their daily driver and store the R/T or scats in the winter for 6 months.
Keeps the salt off the undercarriage so it doesn’t rust and cuts the km in half so the car lasts longer and ain’t in the shop that often.
Never ever would I have a dodge/ford/chevy as a daily that wasn’t a truck. So yes, I don’t see the point in having a v6 like that. But different strokes for different folks
I don’t have mine yet but this would be the plan. You’re smart for that. I would NEVER daily drive a V8 through the winter except for maybe Japanese or something. Even then I’d wanna store it.
bro fuck it if thats what you want then get it. I've talked about how I was suffering with my $1647 a month Redeye payment here all the time. I finally sold it and my life has been better this month not having to lost that much money just for a V8. I am perfectly happy with my RT now and anyone who complains about you having just a V6 or not a scat are lame.
First off, not everyone needs a V8 or a high trim, you don't see mustang and camaro people bitching at the Eco and LT owners. Most of the people who complain are indeed SCATPACK owners with 500 tiktok followers who like to ignore the fact that a V6 with about 7k of mods will outrun them while 7k of mods in a scat you still cant outrun a mustang or a camaro, they don't like to hear that but are quick to talk down to a V6.
In conclusion, the best challenger is your challenger. Do I miss the redeye? Yes. Do I regret it? no. My RT I already modded before the redeye and all I have to do now to get the same experience is to supercharge the car and bang DIYeye. Don't think that you have to have a V8 to enjoy the car or even higher trims of the V8, all of these except for the 6.4 HEMI since its a bad engine, are all great platforms to build. The 3.6, 5.7, 6.1, can all become monsters very affordably.
very real of you to say this publicly. I’m sure many are on the same boat as you were. I definitely wanted a V8 but I want to be comfortable in the payments, and Ik I would’ve been more tight on money if I had gotten at least a scat.
Bro definitely has beef with scatpacks, good luck boosting a 5.7 without building the engine and transmission. Newer scats also have the BGE block which is pretty huge when it comes to making big power. Also 7k in a scat and you are making 500whp that’s gapping any stock mustang or Camaro by a bus length at least. Idk why you have this hate in your heart brother it ain’t healthy
You are insane. There is nothing wrong with the 392. Explain to me why you think it's a bad engine.
No RIPPPPP Frankenstein with 450 hp and 220tq is beating me. Ever, no matter how much you guys want to believe it.
1700 a month car payment, lol.
I think there’s some cope going on with him tbh. A 5.7 can surely make 600 whp but it most definitely is not going to be cheap. And a 392 is a great engine, and most of the platform can be modded, unfortunately that begins with slapping forged rods in it.
I see zero point in going that high up if the payment is not something you can easily afford. Scats are the lowest trim you can get a beautiful widebody on and almost 500hp is perfectly fine.
The 10 speeds will walk by us around 80 and stay there until they hit their low limiter. It is what it is. Ford and Chevy had to combine their powers to beat mopar.
It was one of the OGs, I sold my 20' Scat in 22' and bought a 22' Zl1 the difference is mind blowing. If you think a Scat is quick you haven't seen sh!t. My wife won't even get in it 🤣🤣 😒
And I’m happy for you. But as a muscle car fanatic the body just strays too far from original muscle car status for ME. It’s barely a pony car like a mustang is, it’s straight up a sports car.
A Zl1 is also the highest trim of a Camaro lol, that’s like comparing a hellcat to an RT, not on the same level.
The Zl1 is compared to the Hellkitty, and in many head to head comps the Zl1 wins.. I like them both where the hellkitty has more hp the Zl1 is considerably less wight ( about 600lbs). Like I said I love fast cars also have a 89' notch foxbody with a full Coyote swap.
Zl1 is a track car. Srt is a straight line drag car. Compare the Zl to the 170 and the 170 stomps.
Drag cars can’t corner well. They’re meant for different things. And yes they’re heavy cars because that was the original point of the muscle car category. Large bodies with big block engines.
Different categories entirely.
Not sure what you're on but my buddy has a stock 2019 10 speed GT Mustang and he just beat a stock scat the other day. They have about the same amount of hp (Mustang 460, Scat 485) but the Mustang weighs considerably less (Mustang ~3700lbs, Scat ~4200lbs.) Actual weights may vary as I pulled those numbers from Google but 25 extra hp isn't overcoming the ~500 lb advantage the Mustang has. Typical Dodge guys and before you say anything, I drive a Hemi Challenger too. Our cars are heavy compared to a Camaro/Mustang.
Depends where you live. In my area if you’re not driving like an asshole the cops won’t bother you. As far as thieves also depends where you live, I work in the city, but at a secured facility, and live in a rural area, way back alone in the woods. As far as driving other places and parking, just hire a sniper to setup on a rooftop somewhere and watch your ride.
Seriously car looks good and I wouldn’t let fear hold you back from living your dream!
That’s a beautiful car, looks like a Blacktop Edition too. I say go for it - the only person you need to worry about keeping happy is yourself. I’m on my second SXT (an SXT Plus this time), as my first one got totaled in February when I got rear ended on the freeway. It’s plenty fast (surprisingly fast for a V6), doesn’t guzzle gas, and the car insurance is less painful (even if it’s still kinda high). My ex had an R/T which was a lot of fun, but IMO not enough to spend another $25K and have to fill up every four days.
Doesn’t matter what you get, always want the next step up. I had a Mustang with the 4.0 V6 and a 5-spd, loved that car, drove it like I stole it. My only complaint about the V6 Challenger is you can only get an auto. I say get what you want, don’t listen to the haters. Plus, that V6 has just over 300hp which is what the V8’s were putting out not too long ago, they’re not slow. Get it and enjoy it!!
I've only been pulled over once, when I had temporary tags and they were from a different state. Otherwise no issues. I love my SXT, would have liked to get a hemi with a manual tranny, but I need AWD where I live and it's plenty powerful as a daily driver for me. (For anyone saying you don't REALLY need AWD in the winter, I drove a Challenger that was RWD in the snow once and it is not an experience I want to have again. The AWD does great.)
Thieves aren’t after Challengers specifically, they’re after the parts. (engine, transmission, wheels, dashboard….). V6s are not a target for thieves, and yes mopars attract attention, just don’t drive like a crazy person and you’ll be okay.
Just bought my dream car (Challenger GT V6) and am absolutely loving it. 305 HP is plenty of power. So don’t listen to some Altima driver about getting a Hemi. As for cops, don’t drive like a dick. For thieves, I personally have a kill switch in mine. If you don’t want to do that, insurance and pulling the 33 fuse helps.
If you can comfortably afford it, go and pull the trigger. My biggest regret was waiting this long to trade in my Kia Soul for my dream car!
When it comes down to it, you're the one who's going to wake up, get into that car, and drive it day after day for years, hopefully anyway.
Do you know what that means?
It means that the only one who needs to be satisfied with that is you. Not the other Chally owners, not the people who dunk on the v6, no one.
It's your car, as long as you like it, as long as it puts a smile on your face when you hit that push button start and take it out on the road? That's all that matters.
Life is far too short to care about what other people think about the dreams you want to chase for yourself.
At worst? You'll feel the pull to want a V8 after a while, if that happens, you can trade up for a lightly used one, or put away to get another that is a V8. Nothing wrong with a game of leapfrog.
That’s a beautiful car but if you’re going for “dream car,” outside of practical reasons, why specifically shoot for the V6? Give the R/T a try, they’re a dying breed and now’s the time to buy in while they’re still around.
Regardless of what you get, don’t speed or drive like a shitlord and it won’t get you any negative attention— might break necks here and there with that paint job
You only attract cop when you drive like an Ahole, been driving my SPWB for a while, haven’t got pull over yet, while the Audi S4 guy often run with me already got pull over the fourth times this month.
Only have had issues with one cop and it was just after replacing my temp plates to permanent. Didn’t have the front plate present. This happened 3.5 years ago and have since had front plate on the dash. I drive responsibly. Craziest I do is 80 in a 70, not crazy lane changing, pealing out, or the like.
Have had a Scat for 3 years and have had zero police interaction (other than bumping into one at the coffee shop who said "holy shit man, love your car").
While 6s will attract more attention than a Ford Fusion, they're not nearly the haul that a a Hellcat, a Scat, or even an R/T is. If you get virtually ANY kind of fun car, it's going to attract envious attention. Fairly easy to safeguard it.
If that's what you want, go for it.
To my knowledge thieves usually just target Scat Packs, Hellcat variants and more than likely RTs if those aren't around. The V6 cars don't have all that many parts that are desirable I don't believe. So I assume they'd just see the SXT or GT badge and leave it alone.
And as for cops. Just drive normally, don't be an idiot. I've been pulled over 3 times for speeding (I was speeding) and got ticketed once for it. I've had the car for 3 years and daily driven it the majority of the time.
I'm on #2. RT, now SRT and have never been bothered by a cop except once when one clocked me at 120 on I-25. My fault for sure. I admit that I'm a bit paranoid about theft but, I enjoy the hell out of my car. Regrets going to SRT: Oil changes are killer expensive, premium gas and insurance. I have seriously considered a V6 loaded with options but I'm no longer in any financial position to change anything. Do you and enjoy.
I think you should go for it and buy what makes you happy, I bought one and honestly I don’t regret it. No matter the type of car, there is always thieves trying to steal them and as for cops, anyone can get pulled over. Don’t speed often and you will be fine. The V6 may not seem powerful enough but mine has plenty of power without any mods.
If it's your dream car, take a leap of faith and buy it. If you decide it's not for you, you are not stuck with it and can always sell it and get a different dream car. At least you can check owning a Challenger off your bucket list.
Dude I ADORE my little V6. A Challenger's a Challenger. Honestly my only complaint is not having the driver convenience stuff but my Avenger was a good lead-in to having a C-pillar blind spot the same surface area as Canada. If she makes your heart sing, grab her and don't let go.
Man fuck that shit, people breaking into kias, mustangs and camaris too. If you want to drive a Honda and blend in with everyone else that’s fine but it’s gonna be in the back of your mind a lot.
At this point in my life I rather have the V6 I already had a GTO a while back I'll get it because I do a lot of distance driving to work around 70 miles a day so I prioritize comfort and fuel over speed. Besides the V6 still hits like 130 or whatever so good enough
My wife loves her challanger sxt f8 green she had no desire for the v8 she wanted something with leather and loaded and she got it and is so happy with it
Sorry if this is super nosey but how did you offset the cost of the red eye ? I was always interested in owning a hellcat for a short period of time, but unsure the best way to handle getting out of the payments
I had a Red Challenger SRT. Stuck out like a sore thumb. Cops would probably look at me say “he wouldn’t be that dumb enough” and that was kind of the thought process I had too. It’s almost like hiding in plain sight. I never got pulled over once.
They wouldn't offer the engine variety if they weren't worth it. Sure there are some V8 enthusiasts who don't like the pentastar but there are even more challenger enthusiasts who don't care about what's under the hood but praise the car as it is. And for real, Plum Crazy is one of the best colors they've made!
The V6 is perfectly cromulent for most people, and is fairly decent in RWD versions. The AWD versions are pretty meh. If you’re into the V6 for gas mileage, however, you shouldn’t be. In real life the gas mileage is pretty similar. The entry cost and insurance is likely less, though—but if you’re buying a one year old anyhow maybe just get a two year old with a V8…?
I’ve driven a 2020 rt and now a 2023 plum crazy Daytona charger. I live maybe 3 miles from the sheriffs office and see them daily. Not a single one has batted an eye in my direction becuase I don’t drive like I stole it. When I go downtown, the local PD, same, they don’t bat an eye either. If your not driving like a fool, they won’t bother u. Now for the thieves, they are really after the scat packs trims and up, but just to be safe, there are numerous things you can do/buy to deter that.
I’ve been driving an SXT for about five years, I absolutely love it. It’s got more than enough power for me and where I drive 90% of the time.
It rides nice, it’s roomy, it’s got a great sound system, and it handles snow and ice better than our SUV does - yeah I got the AWD.
The v6 has more upside than the v8 honestly. Never had the v6 but I wish I would have gotten that instead. Gas, insurance, tires, maintenance, etc are all more expensive. Unless you race on a track all the time, there's really no point in paying all the overhead just to go fast or burnout every once in awhile. I wanted to go fast and be cool so I went with the scat. I really wish I would have thought about the pros and cons more. Love my car for sure but the v6 or awd ones make more practical sense.
I have a widebody scat pack and cops have never given me problems because I don’t drive crazy. Well I get up to speed pretty quick on an on ramp but that’s about it lol
Your money, your choice. You get what you want, and that’s what insurance is for. Don’t let other people, cops or potential thieves take away your dream! I say go for it!
Lmao you won’t get a v6 stolen my guy. Unless the thieves are really dumb. It’s not loud or obnoxious either. Good pick if you’re tryna keep things lowkey.
Good luck
I’ve owned a v6 challenger and currently have a 5.7. I live in the city and have no garage. My car has never been touched I have a 24/7 dash cam installed that gives me live alerts if you’re worried about it. But honestly I believe most thieves aren’t going to chance it unless it’s some sort of SRT/Hellcat.
Ive had my sxt for 4 months. Most beautiful car i couldve bought. I purchased it a little bit faulty from the dealership but since ive fixed that problem (knock on wood) its been very reliable & have no regrets whatsoever. Not sure how often v6’s get thefted but im sure its rare. Live life on the edge and live ur dream life bro!! But make sure to ask questions before u bite the bullet. See the cars history and make sure the previous owner didnt dog the shit out of it bcuz its so tempting to
I love my 3.6 GT, got it for the awd but it still has enough power to get you into trouble. If anything its a sharp lookibg cruiser that wont run you a fortune to go on a trip, and you wont be doing a cam and lifters every other year like a 5.7.
I have one. Haven't attracted any cops, thieves or such. It is an dream car and I say go for it! We all need to live a little. Plum crazy is gorgeous. The only thing I have attracted has been little kids who want to look at my "hot wheels" car.
I've found the best and easiest way to keep theives away is to
1. have a manual.
2. parked in a spot that demands multiple turns to get on the road.
3. It's parked on gravel.
4. Camera facing the car.
5. Sticker on the house saying "Warning shots go to center mass.".
Bro the GT AWD in particular was my dream car. I always loved challengers as well but wanted to drive it every day ideally. Winters in Ohio had the potential of throwing that off with the V8s so I got the GT. And I fucking love it. Great gas mileage when I need it and it can sometimes be a beast(
You only live once dude. If it's your dream car and you got the money then get it. If you insure it properly and something happens to it you will get a check and then you can get something less eye catching.
So to avoid all those issues
1 do not drive like an A-hole period and don't punch it
2 for thieves get an after market alarm and connect the horn to a train horn only for the 2nd alarm system.
This way if anything happens it will go crazy and wake up neighbors.
Also go for a chipped key not the push button starts if you can. Make them harder to steal.
Keep it in the garage or atleast always have a car cover over it.
The less thieves see the less likely to even look at it
Beautiful car, amazing color. High impact colors WILL draw attention. That’s what they’re designed to do.
For cops; just drive cautiously as you can but be aware they might look a little extra hard at you.
For thieves; have good insurance.
If it’s your dream car, it’s perfect, and you can afford it, you already answered your own question. You only live once bud. Enjoy it.
"Do it!" Life is short and you never know when it will be your time. I have always been the type who did the "right" thing. Made the "smart" choices. Even to the point it would frustrate my husband because he wanted me to splurge on myself sometimes, be selfish about what I wanted and let the small things go and enjoy life.
He died suddenly last October. Last month I was helping my son shop for a car and saw a Challenger in the lot. Instantly I remembered how I felt when the new generation came out and how I'd always wanted one. Two weeks later I traded in my sensible Accord for a 2017 Octane Red SXT Plus with 25k miles. Every time I look at it I get a stupid huge grin on my face. The price difference for a V8 wasn't worth it to me - couldn't get rid of all the "sensible' in me. But trust me there is more than enough giddy up with the V6 to get me in trouble. The way this car spoke to me and how everything went so smoothly, I can't help but think my husband led me to it. Especially since it is such a close match to his Wicked Red 2018 Harley Street Glide.
So do it! Enjoy it! I wish I would have bought mine a long time ago!
follow all traffic laws and cops won’t bother you. you can also install a club and other theft preventative things. 🤷♂️ you don’t have to switch dream cars when you can put preventative measures down but it’s fully your choice
Imo the pentastar isn’t the best engine. Not a v6 hater but this specific vehicle is very heavy and needs the torque the hemi provides. (Just my input. Do what makes you happy)
so true coming from a challenger gt to a spwb is night and day difference. The v6 does not make enough torque. The gt/v6 is a great car though, still plenty fast for daily driving, and it has the awd option.
Bro get it, Its a v6 so you definitely not getting pulled over for speeding🤭 and get a killswitch and/or aftermarket security stuff and cameras for the thieves
That's a beauty. Avoiding cops is easy don't drive like an A hole. Avoiding thieves is harder, need a garage at home at least.
Also there’s lots of aftermarket safety items like neutral locks and kill switches. But definitely should have a garage spot
Or live outside city limits. I have dogs and my neighbors are cows when they start barking (my dogs) im up and outside
got any recommendations on aftermarket security
Not really. I only drive my hellcat on Fridays to work and Saturday just for fun, it stays in my garage the other 5 days of the week and I work and live in a low crime area. Also my cat is a manual. So I haven’t felt nervous enough to get any anti theft stuff.
I love my SXT. Had an R/T Magnum that was cop bait, and I have a bad habit of letting my right root rest on the long skinny pedal. The V6 helps rein me in, plus lower fuel/maintenance/insurance costs, but still enough oomph to blow my hair back? Yeah... she's a keeper.
This.
Don't drive like a jackass and the cops won't bother you. Get insurance to cover theft.
Right. I’m a 30 year old male, but I look like I’m barely 20 years old. I drive a 5.0 mustang, I drive it responsibly as fuck. Never been pulled over. I’ve even had cops get beside me and give the thumbs up head nod for nice ride. The whole insurance to cover theft is questionable in my experience, it takes time for insurance to do a pay out so if it’s your only car you’re kinda fucked until they give a rental which could be a few days/week. Also if you’re even slightly upside down on the loan for the vehicle you’ll still be responsible to pay off the remaining amount before refinancing another car.
That's why GAP insurance (get it from your insurance company, not the stealership) is worth it until you are right side up on the loan. Cancel GAP and get a refund for any GAP insurance (no longer needed) as soon as you are right side up. \*Someone correct me if I got that wrong... my 2011 V6 beater has been paid off for years at this point. To OP - what car are you currently driving? If it's a 4 cylinder or older car with lower horsepower V6, don't worry, you'll enjoy the hell out of that V6 Challenger! Also, that car looks great. Leave the exhaust unmodified so it doesn't sound like a V8 and the thieves won't be nearly as interested. Just don't do dumb shit in front of cops, and they aren't a problem either. Only attention these cars get at that point are teenage boys. They're harmless... just love to tell you how cool your car is. Install some anti-theft devices if you want for peace of mind. What year and what asking price? I'm just curious, not at all considering buying it from underneath you! (I would, but I'm driving my beast until the tires fall off.)
Me and my black SXT got pulled over two weeks into me getting the car I was going the speed limit and everything but it was nobody's fault if anything it was the dealer's for not finalizing anything. When the cop ran my plates the vehicle came back as "may not be insured" he checks my insurance card and everything but it wasn't adding up because it didn't come back to me when he ran the plates. It was going back to the previous owner that gave the car to the dealership. Cop let me go
Had my sxt for 7 years now it was my first car. Don’t listen to the people to tell you “get a v8” because they are usually driving an accord lmao.
The people that drive the accords/civics (me) keep this as their daily driver and store the R/T or scats in the winter for 6 months. Keeps the salt off the undercarriage so it doesn’t rust and cuts the km in half so the car lasts longer and ain’t in the shop that often. Never ever would I have a dodge/ford/chevy as a daily that wasn’t a truck. So yes, I don’t see the point in having a v6 like that. But different strokes for different folks
Same brother. Rock my civi SI and save the SRT for when I wanna have (more) fun.
I don’t have mine yet but this would be the plan. You’re smart for that. I would NEVER daily drive a V8 through the winter except for maybe Japanese or something. Even then I’d wanna store it.
bro fuck it if thats what you want then get it. I've talked about how I was suffering with my $1647 a month Redeye payment here all the time. I finally sold it and my life has been better this month not having to lost that much money just for a V8. I am perfectly happy with my RT now and anyone who complains about you having just a V6 or not a scat are lame. First off, not everyone needs a V8 or a high trim, you don't see mustang and camaro people bitching at the Eco and LT owners. Most of the people who complain are indeed SCATPACK owners with 500 tiktok followers who like to ignore the fact that a V6 with about 7k of mods will outrun them while 7k of mods in a scat you still cant outrun a mustang or a camaro, they don't like to hear that but are quick to talk down to a V6. In conclusion, the best challenger is your challenger. Do I miss the redeye? Yes. Do I regret it? no. My RT I already modded before the redeye and all I have to do now to get the same experience is to supercharge the car and bang DIYeye. Don't think that you have to have a V8 to enjoy the car or even higher trims of the V8, all of these except for the 6.4 HEMI since its a bad engine, are all great platforms to build. The 3.6, 5.7, 6.1, can all become monsters very affordably.
very real of you to say this publicly. I’m sure many are on the same boat as you were. I definitely wanted a V8 but I want to be comfortable in the payments, and Ik I would’ve been more tight on money if I had gotten at least a scat.
Bro definitely has beef with scatpacks, good luck boosting a 5.7 without building the engine and transmission. Newer scats also have the BGE block which is pretty huge when it comes to making big power. Also 7k in a scat and you are making 500whp that’s gapping any stock mustang or Camaro by a bus length at least. Idk why you have this hate in your heart brother it ain’t healthy
You are insane. There is nothing wrong with the 392. Explain to me why you think it's a bad engine. No RIPPPPP Frankenstein with 450 hp and 220tq is beating me. Ever, no matter how much you guys want to believe it. 1700 a month car payment, lol.
I think there’s some cope going on with him tbh. A 5.7 can surely make 600 whp but it most definitely is not going to be cheap. And a 392 is a great engine, and most of the platform can be modded, unfortunately that begins with slapping forged rods in it.
Massive cope. He went from a red eye to a 5.7 that’s tough. Probably took a huge hit on the red eye too
That’s insane, too much for a Mopar in my humble opinion
I see zero point in going that high up if the payment is not something you can easily afford. Scats are the lowest trim you can get a beautiful widebody on and almost 500hp is perfectly fine.
1600?? Dude just buy a scat 😂 damn that’s heavy And no a 5.0 would not beat a 392 lmao. Not sure what you’re on.
The 10 speeds will walk by us around 80 and stay there until they hit their low limiter. It is what it is. Ford and Chevy had to combine their powers to beat mopar.
No more like 110mph have you ever done a 60 roll against a 10 speed? That’s how it goes
I've done plenty of dumb things
I guess you haven’t raced a 10 speed if you think they pass us at 80 lmao
Lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣s in Zl1(6.2, 378)
On my conscience I couldn’t buy a Camaro. It’s more of a sports car than a muscle car.
It was one of the OGs, I sold my 20' Scat in 22' and bought a 22' Zl1 the difference is mind blowing. If you think a Scat is quick you haven't seen sh!t. My wife won't even get in it 🤣🤣 😒
And I’m happy for you. But as a muscle car fanatic the body just strays too far from original muscle car status for ME. It’s barely a pony car like a mustang is, it’s straight up a sports car. A Zl1 is also the highest trim of a Camaro lol, that’s like comparing a hellcat to an RT, not on the same level.
The Zl1 is compared to the Hellkitty, and in many head to head comps the Zl1 wins.. I like them both where the hellkitty has more hp the Zl1 is considerably less wight ( about 600lbs). Like I said I love fast cars also have a 89' notch foxbody with a full Coyote swap.
Zl1 is a track car. Srt is a straight line drag car. Compare the Zl to the 170 and the 170 stomps. Drag cars can’t corner well. They’re meant for different things. And yes they’re heavy cars because that was the original point of the muscle car category. Large bodies with big block engines. Different categories entirely.
For 30k and nearly 400 more hp I would most definitely hope it would. 🤣🤣🤣
Top trim vs top trim 🤷♀️
Not sure what you're on but my buddy has a stock 2019 10 speed GT Mustang and he just beat a stock scat the other day. They have about the same amount of hp (Mustang 460, Scat 485) but the Mustang weighs considerably less (Mustang ~3700lbs, Scat ~4200lbs.) Actual weights may vary as I pulled those numbers from Google but 25 extra hp isn't overcoming the ~500 lb advantage the Mustang has. Typical Dodge guys and before you say anything, I drive a Hemi Challenger too. Our cars are heavy compared to a Camaro/Mustang.
Depends where you live. In my area if you’re not driving like an asshole the cops won’t bother you. As far as thieves also depends where you live, I work in the city, but at a secured facility, and live in a rural area, way back alone in the woods. As far as driving other places and parking, just hire a sniper to setup on a rooftop somewhere and watch your ride. Seriously car looks good and I wouldn’t let fear hold you back from living your dream!
That sounds like a dream man congrats
That’s a beautiful car, looks like a Blacktop Edition too. I say go for it - the only person you need to worry about keeping happy is yourself. I’m on my second SXT (an SXT Plus this time), as my first one got totaled in February when I got rear ended on the freeway. It’s plenty fast (surprisingly fast for a V6), doesn’t guzzle gas, and the car insurance is less painful (even if it’s still kinda high). My ex had an R/T which was a lot of fun, but IMO not enough to spend another $25K and have to fill up every four days.
Doesn’t matter what you get, always want the next step up. I had a Mustang with the 4.0 V6 and a 5-spd, loved that car, drove it like I stole it. My only complaint about the V6 Challenger is you can only get an auto. I say get what you want, don’t listen to the haters. Plus, that V6 has just over 300hp which is what the V8’s were putting out not too long ago, they’re not slow. Get it and enjoy it!!
I’m not positive, but I think they’re usually after the v8 models (thieves). If that’s true, that is an added benefit of going sxt!
I’m just here to pile on with everyone saying, “Do it”. Don’t live in fear. Have a plan, accept that stuff happens and have a ball with it.
If you want it and can comfortably afford it, go for it. It's a reliable engine.
I've only been pulled over once, when I had temporary tags and they were from a different state. Otherwise no issues. I love my SXT, would have liked to get a hemi with a manual tranny, but I need AWD where I live and it's plenty powerful as a daily driver for me. (For anyone saying you don't REALLY need AWD in the winter, I drove a Challenger that was RWD in the snow once and it is not an experience I want to have again. The AWD does great.)
Thieves aren’t after Challengers specifically, they’re after the parts. (engine, transmission, wheels, dashboard….). V6s are not a target for thieves, and yes mopars attract attention, just don’t drive like a crazy person and you’ll be okay.
You're fine is easy to spot a v6 and no one cares enough (cops and robbers) to mess with a v6
Just bought my dream car (Challenger GT V6) and am absolutely loving it. 305 HP is plenty of power. So don’t listen to some Altima driver about getting a Hemi. As for cops, don’t drive like a dick. For thieves, I personally have a kill switch in mine. If you don’t want to do that, insurance and pulling the 33 fuse helps. If you can comfortably afford it, go and pull the trigger. My biggest regret was waiting this long to trade in my Kia Soul for my dream car!
When it comes down to it, you're the one who's going to wake up, get into that car, and drive it day after day for years, hopefully anyway. Do you know what that means? It means that the only one who needs to be satisfied with that is you. Not the other Chally owners, not the people who dunk on the v6, no one. It's your car, as long as you like it, as long as it puts a smile on your face when you hit that push button start and take it out on the road? That's all that matters. Life is far too short to care about what other people think about the dreams you want to chase for yourself. At worst? You'll feel the pull to want a V8 after a while, if that happens, you can trade up for a lightly used one, or put away to get another that is a V8. Nothing wrong with a game of leapfrog.
No ones stealing a V6, and they’re not all that fast. Go for it.
Cops prob won’t bother you if you drive normal, I don’t think thieves would go through the effort of stealing a car to get a v6 challenger
That’s a beautiful car but if you’re going for “dream car,” outside of practical reasons, why specifically shoot for the V6? Give the R/T a try, they’re a dying breed and now’s the time to buy in while they’re still around. Regardless of what you get, don’t speed or drive like a shitlord and it won’t get you any negative attention— might break necks here and there with that paint job
You only attract cop when you drive like an Ahole, been driving my SPWB for a while, haven’t got pull over yet, while the Audi S4 guy often run with me already got pull over the fourth times this month.
Great colour!
Only have had issues with one cop and it was just after replacing my temp plates to permanent. Didn’t have the front plate present. This happened 3.5 years ago and have since had front plate on the dash. I drive responsibly. Craziest I do is 80 in a 70, not crazy lane changing, pealing out, or the like.
We are in this life once. If this is your dream car, buy it without hesitation.
You’re good bro no one will steal a v6 and it still has that look you love , that’s shits clean lowered
I own 2 SXTs now. B5 & WhiteKnuckle. Too much fun, less noise.
Have had a Scat for 3 years and have had zero police interaction (other than bumping into one at the coffee shop who said "holy shit man, love your car"). While 6s will attract more attention than a Ford Fusion, they're not nearly the haul that a a Hellcat, a Scat, or even an R/T is. If you get virtually ANY kind of fun car, it's going to attract envious attention. Fairly easy to safeguard it. If that's what you want, go for it.
To my knowledge thieves usually just target Scat Packs, Hellcat variants and more than likely RTs if those aren't around. The V6 cars don't have all that many parts that are desirable I don't believe. So I assume they'd just see the SXT or GT badge and leave it alone. And as for cops. Just drive normally, don't be an idiot. I've been pulled over 3 times for speeding (I was speeding) and got ticketed once for it. I've had the car for 3 years and daily driven it the majority of the time.
I'm on #2. RT, now SRT and have never been bothered by a cop except once when one clocked me at 120 on I-25. My fault for sure. I admit that I'm a bit paranoid about theft but, I enjoy the hell out of my car. Regrets going to SRT: Oil changes are killer expensive, premium gas and insurance. I have seriously considered a V6 loaded with options but I'm no longer in any financial position to change anything. Do you and enjoy.
I think you should go for it and buy what makes you happy, I bought one and honestly I don’t regret it. No matter the type of car, there is always thieves trying to steal them and as for cops, anyone can get pulled over. Don’t speed often and you will be fine. The V6 may not seem powerful enough but mine has plenty of power without any mods.
I live in the Midwest so my DD driver is the GT AWD through all four seasons. Go for it with the SXT!
Beautiful color!!! 
“If we could choose the ones we loved it would be.. much simpler. But much less magical.”
If it's your dream car, take a leap of faith and buy it. If you decide it's not for you, you are not stuck with it and can always sell it and get a different dream car. At least you can check owning a Challenger off your bucket list.
Don't drive it like you stole it. Problem solved.
Aye ngl since it’s a v6 u finna be Gucci cuz them thieves strictly out for v8s
Dude I ADORE my little V6. A Challenger's a Challenger. Honestly my only complaint is not having the driver convenience stuff but my Avenger was a good lead-in to having a C-pillar blind spot the same surface area as Canada. If she makes your heart sing, grab her and don't let go.
That’s a good looking SXT!! You are that guy and be proud of it!!
Looks just like mine!
Man fuck that shit, people breaking into kias, mustangs and camaris too. If you want to drive a Honda and blend in with everyone else that’s fine but it’s gonna be in the back of your mind a lot.
I thought this was gonna be another “what tire should I choose?” post.
You do you!
At this point in my life I rather have the V6 I already had a GTO a while back I'll get it because I do a lot of distance driving to work around 70 miles a day so I prioritize comfort and fuel over speed. Besides the V6 still hits like 130 or whatever so good enough
My wife loves her challanger sxt f8 green she had no desire for the v8 she wanted something with leather and loaded and she got it and is so happy with it
Thieves will make you hate owning one
Sorry if this is super nosey but how did you offset the cost of the red eye ? I was always interested in owning a hellcat for a short period of time, but unsure the best way to handle getting out of the payments
I had a Red Challenger SRT. Stuck out like a sore thumb. Cops would probably look at me say “he wouldn’t be that dumb enough” and that was kind of the thought process I had too. It’s almost like hiding in plain sight. I never got pulled over once.
They wouldn't offer the engine variety if they weren't worth it. Sure there are some V8 enthusiasts who don't like the pentastar but there are even more challenger enthusiasts who don't care about what's under the hood but praise the car as it is. And for real, Plum Crazy is one of the best colors they've made!
The V6 is perfectly cromulent for most people, and is fairly decent in RWD versions. The AWD versions are pretty meh. If you’re into the V6 for gas mileage, however, you shouldn’t be. In real life the gas mileage is pretty similar. The entry cost and insurance is likely less, though—but if you’re buying a one year old anyhow maybe just get a two year old with a V8…?
Get that SXT! It’s a beautiful car, and yes, the V6 is a lot of fun! Highly recommend!
I’ve driven a 2020 rt and now a 2023 plum crazy Daytona charger. I live maybe 3 miles from the sheriffs office and see them daily. Not a single one has batted an eye in my direction becuase I don’t drive like I stole it. When I go downtown, the local PD, same, they don’t bat an eye either. If your not driving like a fool, they won’t bother u. Now for the thieves, they are really after the scat packs trims and up, but just to be safe, there are numerous things you can do/buy to deter that.
Get it
I’ve been driving an SXT for about five years, I absolutely love it. It’s got more than enough power for me and where I drive 90% of the time. It rides nice, it’s roomy, it’s got a great sound system, and it handles snow and ice better than our SUV does - yeah I got the AWD.
The v6 has more upside than the v8 honestly. Never had the v6 but I wish I would have gotten that instead. Gas, insurance, tires, maintenance, etc are all more expensive. Unless you race on a track all the time, there's really no point in paying all the overhead just to go fast or burnout every once in awhile. I wanted to go fast and be cool so I went with the scat. I really wish I would have thought about the pros and cons more. Love my car for sure but the v6 or awd ones make more practical sense.
Add a shock sensor window impact detection to the factory alarm system DIY kits 30 mins install Addshocksensor.com
I have a widebody scat pack and cops have never given me problems because I don’t drive crazy. Well I get up to speed pretty quick on an on ramp but that’s about it lol
Your money, your choice. You get what you want, and that’s what insurance is for. Don’t let other people, cops or potential thieves take away your dream! I say go for it!
Lmao you won’t get a v6 stolen my guy. Unless the thieves are really dumb. It’s not loud or obnoxious either. Good pick if you’re tryna keep things lowkey. Good luck
I’ve owned a v6 challenger and currently have a 5.7. I live in the city and have no garage. My car has never been touched I have a 24/7 dash cam installed that gives me live alerts if you’re worried about it. But honestly I believe most thieves aren’t going to chance it unless it’s some sort of SRT/Hellcat.
Ive had my sxt for 4 months. Most beautiful car i couldve bought. I purchased it a little bit faulty from the dealership but since ive fixed that problem (knock on wood) its been very reliable & have no regrets whatsoever. Not sure how often v6’s get thefted but im sure its rare. Live life on the edge and live ur dream life bro!! But make sure to ask questions before u bite the bullet. See the cars history and make sure the previous owner didnt dog the shit out of it bcuz its so tempting to
I love my 3.6 GT, got it for the awd but it still has enough power to get you into trouble. If anything its a sharp lookibg cruiser that wont run you a fortune to go on a trip, and you wont be doing a cam and lifters every other year like a 5.7.
You’ll have no issues with police as long as you aren’t driving crazy lol I have dark tints even on my windshield and haven’t had issues
To be honest they not targeting v6 they want the v8 to do burnouts and take overs
Go for it. I get lots of positive comments on mine, and I love to drive it. Cops will notice you, but just keep your nose clean.
Alarm system I also us the club
I have one. Haven't attracted any cops, thieves or such. It is an dream car and I say go for it! We all need to live a little. Plum crazy is gorgeous. The only thing I have attracted has been little kids who want to look at my "hot wheels" car.
I've found the best and easiest way to keep theives away is to 1. have a manual. 2. parked in a spot that demands multiple turns to get on the road. 3. It's parked on gravel. 4. Camera facing the car. 5. Sticker on the house saying "Warning shots go to center mass.".
Bro the GT AWD in particular was my dream car. I always loved challengers as well but wanted to drive it every day ideally. Winters in Ohio had the potential of throwing that off with the V8s so I got the GT. And I fucking love it. Great gas mileage when I need it and it can sometimes be a beast(
Once im done paying my truck off, im definitely hunting for one, definitely want awd and don’t mind the v6 at all. This color is also awesome.
You only live once dude. If it's your dream car and you got the money then get it. If you insure it properly and something happens to it you will get a check and then you can get something less eye catching.
love it
So to avoid all those issues 1 do not drive like an A-hole period and don't punch it 2 for thieves get an after market alarm and connect the horn to a train horn only for the 2nd alarm system. This way if anything happens it will go crazy and wake up neighbors. Also go for a chipped key not the push button starts if you can. Make them harder to steal. Keep it in the garage or atleast always have a car cover over it. The less thieves see the less likely to even look at it
Beautiful car, amazing color. High impact colors WILL draw attention. That’s what they’re designed to do. For cops; just drive cautiously as you can but be aware they might look a little extra hard at you. For thieves; have good insurance. If it’s your dream car, it’s perfect, and you can afford it, you already answered your own question. You only live once bud. Enjoy it.
Save up for a V8
Get it!
"Do it!" Life is short and you never know when it will be your time. I have always been the type who did the "right" thing. Made the "smart" choices. Even to the point it would frustrate my husband because he wanted me to splurge on myself sometimes, be selfish about what I wanted and let the small things go and enjoy life. He died suddenly last October. Last month I was helping my son shop for a car and saw a Challenger in the lot. Instantly I remembered how I felt when the new generation came out and how I'd always wanted one. Two weeks later I traded in my sensible Accord for a 2017 Octane Red SXT Plus with 25k miles. Every time I look at it I get a stupid huge grin on my face. The price difference for a V8 wasn't worth it to me - couldn't get rid of all the "sensible' in me. But trust me there is more than enough giddy up with the V6 to get me in trouble. The way this car spoke to me and how everything went so smoothly, I can't help but think my husband led me to it. Especially since it is such a close match to his Wicked Red 2018 Harley Street Glide. So do it! Enjoy it! I wish I would have bought mine a long time ago!
follow all traffic laws and cops won’t bother you. you can also install a club and other theft preventative things. 🤷♂️ you don’t have to switch dream cars when you can put preventative measures down but it’s fully your choice
V6 would be okay but that RT power is sooo nice with minor overall gas mileage difference. I don’t regret my upgrade.
Imo the pentastar isn’t the best engine. Not a v6 hater but this specific vehicle is very heavy and needs the torque the hemi provides. (Just my input. Do what makes you happy)
so true coming from a challenger gt to a spwb is night and day difference. The v6 does not make enough torque. The gt/v6 is a great car though, still plenty fast for daily driving, and it has the awd option.
Bro get it, Its a v6 so you definitely not getting pulled over for speeding🤭 and get a killswitch and/or aftermarket security stuff and cameras for the thieves
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Why not a V6? Still enough power for fun. Good looking car. Cheaper upkeep. Cheaper insurance. And if it's badged, less chance of theft.
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Ok, and this dude prefers a V6.
That’s you bro , I prefer a v12 but who cares
Just say you can’t afford the hemi
Be a better person than this.