Is the Dodge Charger R/T a lot of Muscle Car for the MONEY?
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- The Charger has been around since 1966 in Dodge's lineup. There have been some changes with the current generation brings 4-doors and tons of engine choices. Under the hood of the Charger R/T you will find a 5.7L Hemi V8 370HP and mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. It's exterior has a unique hood and 20in wheels. On the inside you will find an upgraded interior with Alcantara & leather, plus a easy to use 8.4in infotainment system. Is the Dodge Charger R/T a lot of Muscle car for the money?
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You’re the reason why i got into cars and especially dodge. You’re a great car journalist. You also add humor to your reviews. You deserve more subs!!!
Thank you Alain! That really means a lot!
Fuck I subbed 💯💯💯
I could listen to this man talk about cars all day long. Not only does he add humor. But also the knowledge. Great job joe. Now I want some twinkies
Thanks Mike for saying that! I appreciate you letting me share my car passion with you, but also some laughs.
Whenever I see those taillights at night I double check my speed in case it’s a highway patrol
😂😂🤷🏾♂️
Fereli FY facts 😂😂😂
get lost that’s not always the case tho, sometimes the cop might clock you but might see give you a chance to slow down.. or if he see that your slowing they sometimes don’t do anything.
Conqueror 😂😂😂😬
Conqueror lol 😂
This guy is amazing car reviewer.
harkaran bhullar thanks for saying that!
3 or 4 video s a day 👍
Seems like a cool dude to hang with talk about cars and drink a brew
And you are amazing TH-cam commenter.
Except he’s not a tall guy
R/T is enough for me 😁😁
Onb
Scat packs are out of my budget tbh
@@innovateandinvest and its kinda not really worth it 😂
@@PBKappa3 shit it is over a rt if you’ve ever seen them race and there’s not that big of a price difference
@@texasstreetkings537 there’s like a 10-13k dollar price difference I’m looking for good daily drive that’s got some growl for whenever I get tired of driving at 1/4 throttle
I’ve Never Been A “Too Noisy” Kind Of Driver. The Charger RT Is The Most Convenient & Affordable; Best Car Review Channel HANDS DOWN🙏🏾
This would be my go to Charger, a healthy amount of power, still a v8, straight pipe it and you still get that great sound. It more affordable, would be nice if it had awd like the police cruiser which also have the 5.7
Mid muffler delete sounds great as well 👍🏽 I got mine done ✅ last week. Just a suggestion
2014 charger r/t aero had the 5.7 with awd as an option. Doesn’t make sense they’d axe such a nice feature for those of us that have snow in our lives.
I’d rather get a 2013 mustang gt s197 model best sounding v8 ever
@@Darealistbruh5 do you have drone?
@@irondino247 Good question 🤨 I couldn’t tell you. I always have my music up so I never really pay attention to it.
This is a great car.
It’s perfect for the people who want the scatpack styling, without the scat price.
I totally agree with you!
And without the scatpack performance
i want this car
I have one of these and I will tell you it keeps up with the SCAT Pack and also mine is this F8 Green. Beautiful color and a lot more rare.
@@brandonryan5422 No way in hell your RT keeps up with a Scat Pack. Quit lying on the internet bro.
Ur review's are the best, especially when u say in all cars door pockets hold a couple of sandwiches & small drink😁. Keep up the Superb work.
ST Productions thanks for letting me share it all with you!
Thanks for reviewing the Charger R/T! 🔥 I like the R/Ts, affordable, still looks gorgeous and still plenty of power 💪🏽
Gotta love this guy! Thanks Joe for the consistency.
You guys deserve the best! You are so very welcome.
Yea this guy is THE MOST underrated car review channel fr
@@ibrahimm218 No kidding. He reviews cars normal people drive or may be interested in buying. He is straight to the point, highlights important features, incorporates some humor and performs a test drive. 11/10.
People sleep on 5.7s. Don't let the horsepower on paper fool you. It's widely believed in the Mopar community that Dodge purposely underrated the engine. RT Life touched on this in one of his videos stating it's really pushing 400 hp and I believe it. My 18 Challenger RT Plus is no slouch. I know Raiti said the RTs do 5.7 0-60s, but I've gotten 5 seconds flat bone stock. I've seen others get even better times, as low as 4.7. They say the Scatpack is the best value and to each his own. But I believe the 5.7 engine holds that title 💯
5 flat 0-60 in an 18 TA Plus, w/ just CAI. First week with the car, too scared to put her down all the way yet.
To be honest the challenger R/T is tuned much more aggressively than the charger in the 2018 year. I've driven plenty of them. They picked it back up for the charger in 2019 & up. But the 18 model rt charger for some reason just felt so sluggish to me every time I've driven one.
Yeah maybe true. But the scat is also underrated as well. They're doing about 425-430 at the wheels. They claim 485. But they are more like 500-505 at the crank. And the charger tops at like 182 miles per hour. Itll do about 23-25 miles per hour over a 5.7s top speed. A 6.4 is more fast than a 5.7 than what a 5.7 is over a 3.6
The horsepowers are 485, 370, and 292! The scat pack is definitely the best value. Stock Ls1 and Ls2 platforms are still faster than the standard 2015-2019 5.7 R/T
@Jr Jr yeah true
I recently bought the charger RT and I love it. It's not the fastest car but the power it has for the price is great. After a long stressful day at work, flooring it is a good stress relief makes me feel alive. Happy camper
I am so happy to hear that!
At least you didn’t get rear ended within the 1st month
How does this man not have 1m+ reviewers he hits every review right on the spot and has a really good sense of humor while also seriously reviewing the car
Oooof that engine sounds so nice
JessD77 AGREED!
i remember when this channel had 250 subscribers... wow this channel has grown!
Carlos thanks for being on this journey with me!
The radar cruise control is the most important. It's amazing and makes long distance driving so easy
ted101975 AGREED!
“that will work out perfectly because youre used to having small things in your hands” lmfao bruh
You know he wanted to say something else lmao
I know I wasn’t the only one that caught that 😂😂😂
Great review! I used to own one of these RTs and regret, everyday, the day I sold it. Loved the V8 and it was a "practical" muscle car (like you say). And I had zero issues in 4 years of ownership.
Are they reliable
@@texasstreetkings537 did you find out?
such an underrated channel. been here since you were at 100k
blyat thanks for your awesome support!
Hey man, thanks a lot for these videos. I currently drive a 2011 wrangler and although I love sitting higher up on the road, I do miss having speed. A lot. Anyways, I have always wanted a charger since before I was in highschool, and I have been torn between a Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, or going with my dream and getting a charger. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. I did end up test driving a Compass after watching one of your videos and fell in love with it, but it just didn't have any sort of pick up or speed. Even worse than my wrangler. I am now finally going through and getting a 2018 charger R/T tomorrow and I seriously cannot be more excited. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing that experience! Congrats on getting the car you want.
2019 and up only
I love that you don’t sell us the car, you just review and tell us about it… better than all the other people that review cars you’re the best
Just a slight correction I believe with the 8 speed the 0-60 is closer to 5 seconds. Google says it is 0-60 in 5.2 seconds but I have seen people pull off runs of 5 seconds or quicker. That 8 speed rips off shifts SUPER quick!
all down to traction. WIth the eagle RSA2 tires stock i cant get 5.2 seconds to 60. All i ever do in this car is spin the tires (still fun). Hopefully when i throw on some summer performance tires ill start seeing the 5.2 seconds or less to 60.
I have a 2021 RT. My fastest time is a 5.0. Only had it a couple months
I got a 2019 chally I never did a 0-60 but I see that who ever had it before me did a 4.9. I was inpressed cuz my 2017 5.0 does 4.6 in track mode and 4.9 in sport mode
wow pumping these videos out! love it man! i want your "job"!
Manifest Yourself thank you for letting me share it with you!
what a gorgeous car, that colour is beautiful with the black trim. The interior is way better than I expected. And Damn the purr of the hemi is just nothing you could never get bored of
I am so glad that you like this one!
@@RaitisRides hey man I may not have said it but I do like the m340i a lot, its just it looks a bit like a kia to me Xd which isnt a bad thing in my opinion
Best reviewer hands down. The perfect amount of information and never boring. Also one of the very few reviewers who actually get *on throttle*.
RT is great. Plenty of power it’s a fun drive. I turn heads and get compliments on it daily. The highest I would go is a scat Pack in the near future but for now I’m enjoying my brand new 2019 RT
How’s it been treating you? Looking into hopefully getting one
@@Dabarca01 It’s been great. No complaints at all
@@Darealistbruh5 still good?
@@dgvertical yeah still good but I’m ready to upgrade to the Scat Pack
Hey Joe,
Glad you’re doing your thing. For a 4 door muscle car, it’s the perfect daily driver.
Thanks Dan for letting me share it with you!
Picking my 5.7 charger up tomorrow! One of the best daily driver sedans.
how is it
i got mine a few days after asking 😂😂
How do you like it
@@yaroldgonzalez1848 it’s amazing man. i wish i could’ve gotten the scat pack because i absolutely love the seats that come with it but the r/t is super nice. loud cold starts, shits pretty decent for the weight of the car. i’m 17, second car i’ve been driving for a year first car was nearly half the horsepower of this hot mama, and dad said scat was way too fast for me atm but later down the road i’ll probably upgrade. I have a full black one and the blacktop package. wish it had more like front parking sensors and also blind spot but i have nav/uconnect/sunroof so it’s not too bad. ALSO r/t and all lower trims come with halogen headlights!! so i sadly need to swap em out for xenons because that won’t work for me hahaha. not a big deal. everything else is dope.
@@dgvertical your father is right, the scat pack is a little skittish for a second car
2016 Charger R/T owner here, I will never regret the purchase, it’s enough power and doesn’t break my pockets even though my apr isn’t the best. Oh and the sound is just sexy
I used to think that the Dodge RT Chargers were not worth buying until my uncle purchased one I test-drove it I was shocked how much power it had it's definitely worth getting plenty of power without that big Hellcat price!
They are a ton of fun!
This is my favorite American Sedan, it's too bad they don't sell this in Asia 😔
I am so glad that you like this one.
Man we don't get a lot of cool cars in asia😤
@@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i We don't get a lot of cool cars in the states either haha.
@@IamJay02 y'all just got the skyline r34 dude that's the bomb
AJ 23 meh. Outdated overhyped nissan junk
The R/T is absolutely perfect for me, enough space to go on a trip compared to my fiancé's challenger but I can also keep up with him as well
You can find Charger and Challenger R/T's all day long in Hertz and Avis lots.
Noah Mascarin but will they let him review it and test drive it
Not in my neck of the woods.
KXNNXR 3 EXACTLY
I never see RT's here at our Hertz or enterprise locations just the GT's
@@FordFamily6ix Avis has a lot of RT's.
Thanks Raitis Ride for the review.
Javon Dunbar you see so very welcome!
best reviewer i have ever seen.. thanks joe .. please do more with altima and mazda 6
Having one for 3 years I'd say for the casual driver who wants to do a few pulls every now and then, the RT is great. If you have the speed demon in you, minimum scat pack.
How reliable is this car? Did you have any issues Jon>?
Art Jenssen Drove a 2011 (previous gen) for eight years with no issues whatsoever.
@@artjenssen7470 the 2010s-14s can have electrical issues with the smart window glass, which can leave your car dead within a day, and it's NOT covered by warranty. It happened to me. Also you may need to replace the water pump around 90k miles (if you keep it that long) which is about a 4hr job. Other than that, maintain it properly and you'll have no issues.
@@jonmack2437 thank you!
Love your vids! You make me laugh while keeping it concise and informational. Have a 2018 Charger R/T Super Track Pak just like the one in the vid in Destroyer Grey. I love it. So satisfying. No, it doesn't have the all out power and speed of a Scat Pack (which I've test driven a number of times), but it is manageable and "mashable" - you can really lay it down when you want and rev it out and still feel in control. And without the added expenses of the Scat - especially for gas right now! Still considering upgrade as I love those Scat Packs and high-winding 6.4, but I really love my budget bruiser R/T. Thanks, again.
Thanks for everything Joe, u deserve the best
Noah W that really means the world!
Man I love the RT well balanced good daily driver without sacrificing that fun factor with the V8 engine equipped.
10:28 On Throttle! Enough power and sound to have some fun without feeling like the car is going to kill you!
that "normally have small things in the hands" quote hit home
Thanks for letting me share it all with you!
how did he know ?!?!
I wish they updated the interior. It looks old, but it's still nice.
AGREED!
Pretty sure that's the 2018 Super Track Pack which was an RT with the Scat Pack rear differential. AWESOME alternative to the Scat... I'm guessing that's why they discontinued the package LOL. BTW that thing is much quicker than 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. That's low 5's and even high 4's stock! Traction is the issue. Great great great review as usual!
"Great thickness... my only zonk is that they're small. I know for some people that might work out to be perfect because you normally have small things that you have in your hands but-" OMG! This was my first laugh of the day! Thanks.
I had a 2012 Charger (I miss it) But like he said "...the wonderful thing is that you're not going to crush your nuts. No guy wants to have their nuts crushed." A friend of mine has this body design in white- Great vehicle for out on the road for hours at a time. Comfortable seats for regular size to plus sized folks.
Thanks for letting me bring the cars and the laughs!
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Great Review! Plus it was awesome watching you drive around my hometown reviewing that sweeeeet charger!
I am so glad that you like this one Ryan! It is such a small world.
In the intro, you said the Charger was made into a four-door in order to not compete with the two-door Challenger. There is another reason: The Police sedan market. In 2006, when the four-door Charger came out, Ford had the Police market cornered with the Crown Vic for more than a decade. But Ford never upgraded the engine, sticking with the 250-horsepower 4.6L V8. When the Dodge Charger Police came out in 2006 with the (then) 350-horsepower 5.7L Hemi V8, it was a game changer. After Ford discontinued the Crown Vic in 2011, the Dodge Charger became the only V8 police sedan option, until Chevy came out with the new Caprice (Australian Holden) with the V8. So, getting back into the police sedan market was part of Dodge's market strategy.
Thanks for that info.
That is an exact clone of my car in MY, options, and color. Went into the dealer and had to order it from the factory. Only option I didnt check was the engine block heater. Ordered 04/18 and received it a month later. I still have it 5 years later and it still brings me smiles. I'll likely drive it another 5 then park it and store it since the muscle car is about to be laid to rest
UPDATE: I traded my girl in for a 2023 300C in February 2024 with 400 miles. I had wanted a 300C SRT8 before and was happy to take a Charger. I had searched for the 300Cs for almost a year with no luck then one day, poof - The one I bought appeared. I will certainly miss my Charger (It was sold within 2 weeks at the dealer when they had 4 or 5 others including R/Ts and Scat Packs there before it and still there) but my 300C will bring me many more smiles for the future and this is my final muscle car, unless by some strange miraculous coincidence I reacquire my Charger in the future
This man knows his food and snacks!!!
Thanks man!
Yep got me on them bad boys last year in bright red. You'd be amazed how many people think it's a hell cat. Absolutely love it
Almost went to heaven when he started that shit up😂😂
Finally a nice color green car (not too bright and not to dark).. I am in love 😍 , thanks for the review I like the charger but not those loud ones.. this one rides nice 👍🏼
When you get only one Zonk 9:20 minutes in, you know this is close to perfection.
Gotta give props to Tom for always shooting those nice angles and not laughing while Joe throws in a slick hilarious joke!
2 of my favorite car manufacturers in 1 day, you have made my day today Joe!!! ;D
I like to take good care of you guys!
@@RaitisRides Take good of our entertainment that is. ;D
Mopar Tom 😎👍🏻
Affordable
Reliable
Good looking
Cheap
Got all equipment any person would need in daily driving
V8
Damn that's a appealing car man !
I am so glad that you like this one Andre!
That green color is so sick. This baby’s name is Hulk 🔥🔥💪
F8 Green is amazing!
Joe, just like (Mustang's) Highland Green ?
JEFFREY HARDMAN a little lighter.
I love this car and the color and the sound. I cant decide between TORRED or F8 GREEN.
I just turned 17 thinking about getting one OMG CRAZY REVIEW
Thanks Eric! You will love it!
Put $36,000 down at the dealership and financed $12,000 with bad credit only owing $3,000. Mopar cold air intake, emblem delete, 12.75 1/4 mile. Sold back to the dealership with 10K miles for $28,000. Big win.
I am saying this again, but Dodge makes some of the best sounds from the stock exhaust.
AGREED!
@@RaitisRides ;D
I drove my dads to work for the first time today. Instantly started looking into buying one. Now I’m here.
Oh my goodness gracious!!! 8:30 rolls around and I grab my phone knooooowing it's on throttle tiiiiime!!! Let's goooooooo!!! Bless you Joe!!! 👍🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
spot on 👍
Mario Whyte thanks for letting me share some fun with you!
thinkabout thanks man!
It's got struts for the hood, that reason enough to trade in a GT 350 for a Hemi Police cruiser.
“No guy wants to have his nuts 🥜 crushed” lololol
I like to see 2021 Dodge Charger GT?.. I like you’re videos keep it up.. am thinking getting one of theses but haven’t decided yet.. saving up some money... and find me one.. dream car for sure... does it have like back up cameras?.. I notice the chargers doesn’t have them?.. or is it a package deal?.. so many questions... thanks.
Thanks George for watching. I will track down a GT for you! Back up cameras were not required by law until 2018.
8:17 I wish Range Rover Velar had that lid over the cup holders. It brought a cheap look despite of paying $79k for the car.
That 5.7 sounds great
Hey joe what you think about the charger/challenger RT having an option for widebody ? You think it should be available? I think as long as you have a V8 wide body seems right haha. But great review loved it as usual joe !
Love your vids bro!! I’m glad you made this video for us
That is so very awesome of you to say! Thanks for being so supportive!
"For some people always have small things in hands" lol
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
I like the RT Badges , but I like the Scat pack engine better , but whatever car it is your videos are Awesome !
This guy could sell me my own shit and i still buy it
You are freaking hilarious! Thanks for watching!
I have a 2006 RT I just picked up and it is the best car I’ve ever driven. I’m in New York City so I can really only go 30 miles an hour on the street. The thing is I can zip around and get around people so easily with the V8. And I don’t put too much strain on the engine. 0 to 30 ain’t nothing for my baby. Named her Hemi Kravitz lol
Been waiting for this so thanks Joe! I’ll be coming from a Pontiac Grand Prix so I hope this won’t be too much power for me 😅
I think it will be a perfect step!
The best trait a salesman can have is the ability to make someone feel at ease great run through on the car 💪🏽💪🏽
WOW! A D size joke and a nuts joke both in the same video. Nice! lol
I miss the beats subwoofer for the Chargers.
Joe is the hardest working automotive youtuber
love the charger..I have the 2019 all black RT...Not the fastest car, but has plenty enough for someone who drives it daily...best car i've ever owned.
Goodness that's a beautiful car and this guy is hilarious with a straight face lol. He caught my attention when he said the engine part looks like a trash can 😭🤣 I kept replaying it. But you have to have humor these days! Plus the twinkies 🤣🤣🤣 Great video!!!
Thanks Antron for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
You are more than welcome buddy and I definitely enjoyed the video.
Charger and Challenger but have lot of character no matter the trim. R/T 5.7 is more than enough power for a everyday driver. Looks mean in that Green. Great review as usual keep up the good work brother.
I have that exact same r/t but the Daytona edition 😎
Thanks god there's no electric e brake. Nice review joe
Captain CJ 97 I appreciate you saying that!
You’re the best Joe. Keep up the great work.
I'm the owner of a 2017 Dodge charger RT with several mods that I put on it I think you did a great review on the Dodge charger RT thanks a lot will be watching your next video
Yay! I've always wanted you to do a video on this model. I was planning on getting this car this year but after losing my job cause of the pandemic, its going to have to wait till next year 😔
On the throttle...Here we go!!! Gotta love it..
“Trash can lid” returns 😂
LOL
Kenny Phun 😂
I actually rented one for San Fransisco trip this New Years weekend man this thing is so fun in the tunnels I’m definitely getting one
It’s been around for years but despite everything is selling well and still an attractive car. Loving that green. R/T is a good value option.
Thanks for the review!! Always hear people ask me of my 2019 RT “is that a hellcat??” Like there’s something wrong with having an RT. I love my RT, i probably couldn’t afford the tires or the gas/ maintenance on a HC anyways.
I really appreciate these reviews. Joe always does a good job.
The coolest 4 door muscle car out there. Perfect for a family man. Another great vid with valuable and keen-eyed perspectives.
Tbh I’d rather work a little to get an RT than get a hellcat, I love the super charger but imagine if you lose control of a hellcat, it’s very easy, plus their expensive along with gas
This is very true!
Plus, gas prices for Hellcats would empty wallets very quickly.
@@Rude_Boi price to pay to drive a V8, or any combustion car these days
7:59 “Here will be some toothpicks to pick up the yellow sponge cake after your done stuffing the Twinkies in your mouth” ..............this man is High-larious👏🤙
Thanks Christopher for letting me share it with you!
my next car, thanks for the overview
You are so very welcome!
did you get it how is it brodda
I traded in my 2020 altima 2.5sr for a 2021 charger r/t blacktop edition, and couldn't be happier.
I swear to God o was just watching the 2019 hellcat video 😂😂😂
Ibrahim M 😎👍🏻
This car doesn’t shake when u put it to high speed is it like really smooth and steady I’m just curious if it does shake when I speed a little bit more, I’m a beginners btw thank you and I love your videos and u make really great reviews.