Is the Dodge Challenger T/A a good first muscle car to buy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- The Challenger has been in Dodge's lineup for many year. What makes it a standout is the large variety of engines, trims and options that are available. The T/A taps in to the Challenger's racing past in the Trans Am series. On the outside you will find that classic muscle car color called Sublime, functional air grabber lights, 20in wheels and T/A satin black stripes. On the inside you get unique seats, aluminum pedals, and whit faced gauges. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 that is pumping out 375HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the Dodge Challenger T/A a good first muscle car to buy?
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That color and that exhaust sound will gather everyone's attention
You are so right about that!
The green and black looks like shit. Now if it was red with a black line down the middle, that’d be a different story
I think the 5.7 is a great. You get the great v8 sound and it’s still pretty fast at a great price.
You are so right 5.7 engine has a thoroughly exhaust system far Supreme over to 392 I hit a 392 but the 5.7 is absolutely bad ass engine
the 5.7l is way better than the 6.4l yes it isnt as powerful off the bat BUT it has way stronger internals and works great with boost you can put both engines on a turbo setup and the 5.7l would output way more horsepower because it can take way more boost without going boom
A modern car with vintage look. I love it.
I totally agree with you!
"I wish it was a little larger". Joe, you are correct....I have heard that before.😭
LOL! Perfect!
I always say this “if she doesn’t have the hood bulge, she ain’t fun”
I like the way you think!
That’s a little sus not gonna lie 😬👀
@@Charles-mp2vl ever heard of Mound of Venus?
@@Charles-mp2vl ayo fasho 😂
I have a T/A 392 and I love it, never disappoints me
Wait a minute the 5.7 20 22 ta exhaust system sounds Superior over 392 Hemi Great Sound unbelievable!
Both engines are great but believe you me the 5.7 has a great exhaust system it's like the grx in Speed Racer
Ta 392 Hemi is a great engine 5.7 is too bad I love them both David gagan from Starfleet command
Great point about the RT being a great starter muscle car, it will do zero to sixty around 5 sec maybe 4.8 depending on tires etc but you can lay all the power down and be in full control,exciting without scary. Lots of performance especially if your coming from everyday cars.
@@yozoamate yeah crazy world we are in now you are right but I still think its a great entry way into v8 muscle cars. I have long since parted with mine but it was a good start until i was ready for real power
"First of all get your mind out of the gutter" 🤣this is why i love your videos joe
I’m so glad that I can share it all with you!
@@RaitisRides no problem Joe
@@joskjj3625 You are the man!
I don’t even understand what the dirty version would be lol
I TELL EM TITS N ASS🤣🤣
I love the fact that you have tested every trim of the Challenger!
Learned something new today, I thought the T/A was only for the 6.4
There's a guy who love his job. Nice video.
Thanks for saying that Wayne!
This is a nostalgic look (Loud exhausts, bright paint, body-side stripes, and fuel-filler door). Unless you invent a time machine, this is the closest you’ll come to experience a summer days of the 1960s and 1970s.
Very well said.
It’s the best retro looking vehicle on the market period!
Needs a Parchment Interior though.
Thanks joe! Love your content. Mom just bought a 2023 of this exact car. We pick it up tomorrow. Its a last call left over on the lot in plum crazy purple. Shes never done anything like this in her life. The sportiest thing shes ever owned is a subaru forester. Shes 71 and a widow. Im so effing proud of her!!
Here we go. I’ve been waiting all day for this video, thank you Joe, Lori, Tom and Vic for everything.
I hope you really enjoyed it! We appreciate your support!
@@RaitisRides I enjoyed it. I’m glad I can keep on supporting. :)
my first muscle car was a 19 rt and its the perfect amount of power to start out with lol
How much are your monthly payment? If you don’t mind.
@@69FMKBOYZ18 you can get estimated monthly payments based on down payment, credit rating, etc. on websites like Autotrader.
If you live with your parents or have roommates, and save up to put down a decent down payment, the monthly payments aren’t that bad (depending on how long you take to pay it off, of course).
That TA Challenger is great car for a person that want the sport look and beautiful line and a good hp at a decent price.
I totally agree with you!
Perfect summary
How much?
I absolutely love the T/A package on these cars. It's the Ultimate option in my opinion. Captures the 70's Muscle Car Vibe 💯 Percent. 🤜🤛
I want it!…..love the 5.7 L !!! My favorite engine.
Nice job Lori. Thanks Joe, for suffering thru the grueling drive of a beautiful car.
i also prefer the 5.7l over the 6.4l because it has way stronger internals and works great with boost put both engines on boost and the 5.7l would outperform the 6.4 thanks to the fact that it can take way more boost without blowing up
Another great video. My 1st car was a 73 Challenger, sadly all the smoke was let out of my wiring harness due to a 3 speed windshield wiper motor and a 2 speed switch on the dash. I've always wanted a T/A, I wish they would've used a side exit exhaust like they did in 1970. Keep up the good work.
I swear this man convinces me to buy cars I can’t afford with every review
Him and others go tme to buy three this year....I have a problem
I like the classic non widebody look.
I am so glad that you like this one.
I have a 2019 TA,f-8 green. Bought new for $12,425 off sticker. It is faster than my 68 GTO,and my 73 trans am 455. And 27 mpg on the highway. Love it!
I love my 2019 Challenger T/A Yellow Jacket 🐝 it’s amazing! 🔥🔥🔥
My first car is 2019 Dodge Challenger RT so I'd say it's a pretty darn good start
For me that’s good HP. My days of more more more are gone, 375 especially with a manual would be a lot of fun.
T/A...my mind is already in the gutter and you can't it out!!!
I know right! Lol
It doesn't mean that 😆
@@J.letsTalk LOL
I’m not sure what T/A is supposed to reference??
Am I a prude because I honestly don’t getnit
Dodge does so well with all the different colors. There’s no bad color from them!
Totally off topic comment but this week i saw two genesis gv80s in person and they are gorgeous suvs
I haven't seen one in New York city :(
Nice lol, I've seen one also, I was right next to it in different lanes going to my job.
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 i live in long island still pretty close to nyc but they are quickly getting more popular
@@optimusprime5166 man thats the best,you can easily see the interior
@@joskjj3625 ohhh long Island. I heard there's a mclaren dealership. I want to see a gv80 in person. It's hard finding one.
This guy is a riot he knows his cars I'm going to buy one tomorrow
I love when you review muscles cars, I might need this car 🔥
You speak my language!
Awesome car to have, still drive it when you are 75 years of age, would put a smile on your face just hearing that naturally aspirated V8. But me I would prefer the 6.4 liter more ponies for me.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
I guess the Pontiac Trans AM didn't have nothing on this right here. I remember my Trans AM Pontiac. Had 300HP. Though I was doing it. 😅😅 Keep us posted Joe/Lori 👍🏼
I miss Pontiac!
I had a 1978 TransAm with the 400 6.6 engine. It only made 190 HP. The EPA dialed back the power during those years. I just traded a 2017 Mustang V-6 in for a Mustang GT. That Mustang V-6 made 300 ponies and would drive circles around that TransAm.
I had the 1996 Pontiac Trans Am...it was such a monster back then...🔥🔥🔥
Speaking my Mopar language!👑👑
heavy boats brk
I like the way you think!
I'm fine with the hp and torque numbers, but there should be some serious suspension and brake goodies on an R/T T/A, especially with the factory weight these cars are 'blessed' with. Needs a manual... Lori, thanks for all you do!
Gotta move up to the 392 for improved suspension and brakes. The Brembos are incredible.
I always love your muscle car reviews. You are one of the reasons I got a widebody scatpack challenger. Your delivery and presentation are great.
That is so very awesome! Thanks for sharing that!
How are you Joe? MOPAR LET'S GO!!!
I am good man! Let's go ON THROTTLE togther
@@RaitisRides ;D
My fave thing about RR’s channel is, even after being a channel of 500k subs and growing with a lot of comments per video, these guys still comment/like/reply to their fans and viewers. Most channels stop replying to their comments section after 30k subs
So damn true. That's what make Raiti's ride genuine
Thanks for taking the time to say that. You guys really help make the channel what it is.
M'y grandpa had one in the early 70 he was in His 50 something and not even a car guy but he loved that car.
That is really cool!
This is literally the video I asked for this great man always makes it happen!
I have a 2020 Durango RT and it is a blast to drive. That 5.7 is no slouch and the sound is music to the ears.. Great review and sweet ride and love that color.
Love the video on the Challenger I have an RT six speed manual 2014 hemi orange I like when you do the muscle cars I’m looking now to pick up a 2013 scat same color is my 2014😊🇺🇸
Very cool! Thanks for sharing that!
Yes! If your can fine one... specially in this spec!
I totally agree with you!
My daily is 2021 Challenger RT super track pack , I'm happy with it. Its very balanced in terms of drivability and fun and has the same bulge lol
I find 5.7 Hemi produces USABLE power and I did not even think about TA or Scat.
TA is essentially the same 5.7 motor but with higher price tag coz of the bells and whistles lol
And I've driven a scat and found it fun but too much power and $$$ for my daily need.
What is the the difference between Normal RT and TA ?
Love the styling on that car. That's a car the lime green actually looks good on.
Sheeshh, wheww that one is looking fire🔥🔥🔥🔥😤😬
I’m so glad that you liked it!
I'm currently saving up to get me one myself, and I'm so anxious!
I know the type of crowd that likes these type of cars, I'm not one of them but I enjoy any review Mr. Raiti does.
It does check off a lot boxes. Rides well, quiet, solid and great mpg at hwy speed with mds engaged.
when I saw this I clicked it right away
"Mopar or no car"
Going to change it up today...First, thanks and a tip of the 🎩 to Lori! Awesome video work 👍🏼
Now, starter muscle car??? Joe you are spot on!!! I had my 5.7 RT for three years before “graduating” to my Scat Pack 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. If available, I’ll then upgrade to the Hellcat 💪🏼😈💪🏼😈. (Or maybe a GT350😱). Thanks for all that you do for us gear heads!!!
a really good car to buy, love your videos!
You’re the best reviewer Joe!
OK! My mind is out of the gutter. I was thinking of that early 80s Rolling Stones song "A Little T & A" This car looks sharp!
That kinda remind me of fast and furious 7 and it kinda looks like Letty car
Think the T/A is actually the best looking Challenger and think has the nicest interior of any of the Challengers. Also the most true to Challenger 1970 had a 340 ci the new one is 345 ci also can get the hood pins from the factory. The Hellcat's may be brutes but the T/A truly is the most real Challenger when related to the original. As for exhaust the original 1970 had side mega phone exhaust
Plus cuda hood but anyway T/A is the best
The T/A trim is the best looking of all of the trims in my opinion 👍🏽 If I had the option, I'd go with the T/A 392 in the widebody option which is new for the 2021 year. It'd be awesome if it found its way on one of your future reviews 💯💯💯
Oh really ? I didn’t know they offered it for the scat now you learn something new everyday lol
Totally agree, I’ve only seen 2 on the road, but the T/A is awesome
I would definitely consider it a muscle car considering it runs very similar times to the early seventies hemis and 440 Challengers
This is so very true!
Love the color and badge .I went with the 2021 Lt1 Camaro.
You and Leno is who I go to for the greatest of car reviews. Big fan Joe! Great job Lorie!
Have a 2019 T/A 392 in B5 Blue and have no regrets....485HP is plenty on the street plus get's lots of looks and pretty rare in my neck of the woods...added a engine strut tower brace and one in the trunk too...and remember no spare tire and definitely no wax on the black matte...a side exhaust would be cool like back in '70.
I have a twenty twenty one granite T a with a six point four liter and the six Speed love it
I don't even own a car but I love watching your videos.
You've pretty much done all off the Challengers except for the Super Stock. You'd be lucky to find someone crazy enough to trade in a Demon and review it just for kicks. With the exception of the Demon, once you review a Super Stock, you will have reviewed every Challenger last trim.
Nice pulls! On throttle rules! Such a beautiful car, I love mine... RT Plus Shaker 6 speed...
Love the TA package
your ahead of me on this one ,had no idea of the t/a
I’m glad that I could share this one with you!
Enjoyed your commentary and the video both inside and outside the car. And the SOUND, obviously. The dead switch plate on the lower right side of the steering wheel are for the adaptive cruise control switches, btw.
just got off work and this video about to be good thanks for something to watch
My dream muscle car TA challenger
I had a 5.7 charger Daytona before, sold it and missed how fun it was. Just got a 2020 T/A with some miles for a very low price, consider how much car I got for the money I paid, there really isn't much comparison. People think this is still a Dodge, while a little research shows that underneath the car, there is a lot Benz in it. No wonder the car feels like one.
Wow that car is so nice
I knew you would like it
I’ve been shopping challenges for over a month after totaling another ride. So many models I can’t keep my head straight.
Heavily relate. Trying to go from a honda civic to my first challenger, I can't decide what to get for the price especially in this shit market. I definitely seem to gravitate towards the RT TA personally
USA....what a nice looking car......love the color.
These T/As are very cool and fun!!
That look 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 bro
I’m so glad that you approve!
@@RaitisRides Yh bro stay safe
@@Bus_211 you to man!
I was hyped the whole day to see this one
I’m so glad I can share the excitement with you!
@@RaitisRides always 💪
Schmoooookin!
Fantabulous work as always, Joe n Lori!
I petition Joe wear an Adidas sweatsuit for atleast one review...like an old school Run D.M.C. one👍🏾🤣
I like the way that you think as long as I can do it on a cool day outside.
@@RaitisRides I meant to say that.. definitely gonna have to be I'm the fall...cuz that Florida heat..man o man
Torqueflite. They were using that name back in the 70s when these had only 3 speeds.
Nostalgic at every single detail
I loved the 70 Challenger, but actually drove a 69 Mach 1 428cj and a 72 Javelin/AMX 401 in that glorious era. And I concur that this car is a wonderful tribute to the '70 Cuda/Challenger.
You made two excellent points:
1. This is without doubt the hippopotamus of the Muscle Car world of today (my words).
2. T/A in this case is just marketing fluff for a mostly cosmetic upgrade. Whereas T/A has historically meant a road course car which means "cutting edge HANDLING". And that's one thing that a Mustang, or a Camaro will have a huge edge over on this Mopar on any curvy road.
But I also agree that this car would be perfect for a new 1st time muscle car fan. But I would first recommend a course at Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School, or Skip Barber's school in your neck of the Woods (S.E.USA).
Very good points! You have a great car history past!
As opposed to R/T, T/A comes with a super track pak that has 0.5 inch front lower suspension, bilstein dampers, limited slip diff. (if manual), so it still carves corner pretty well. What 5.7 T/A really needs is a 4p brbo as stock
Great now I want a big Mac 🤣. Thanks again to the best in the biz
Nice car and nice video as always. I’m more of a Ford guy but I still love a nice V8 Mopar (Charger, Challenger or Chrysler 300) one day I’d love to have a green, yellow or blue Scat Pack with the T/A package and a 6 speed. But R/Ts are still nice cars. I definitely wouldn’t mind having a Chrysler 300 or a R/T Charger or Challenger for a daily.
This package should have been reserved for the 392 Hemi only.
I love watching your vids, will keep watching in aw until I get some kind of performance car years from now.
I wanted a T/A R/T but opted for a R/T Shaker instead, in two years when I upgrade hopefully the T/A package will still be available
That is so cool!
Yes 👍 would be a great muscle car see some in my neighborhood that engine roar still a great car.
Love it!!!
I am so glad that I can share it with you.
Give me that car! Right now!! /drool Dodge Challenger FTW!!!!!!!!
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
I love my 2020 R/T
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Raiti, no one was thinking what you were 🤣
LMAO! Are you sure Logan?
Love this Car!!😎🔥
I am so glad that I can share it with you!
keep it going!
Oh yeah!
1st of all, I still love Dodge, and 2nd of all, $39,999 would probably round up to $40,000.
LOL
Just saw an orange one about 2 hours ago when you posted. I was getting my covid vaccine
So...did it turn your head or not
@@transam1870 *late* yes it did
Great review my friend 👍
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
Just learned the Challenger T/A stands for Trans Am. Mind blown tbh.
That V8 RUMBLE
0:58 you caught me.😂😂😂
Perfect looking challenger
Awesome muscle car exhaust note!