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Sigh. And now Chrysler is discontinuing the Hemi V8. These cars are gonna become collectible very soon! It’s already difficult to find an 06 to 09 Charger in decent condition.
I had an 06 300c with over 200k miles but still ran great and some dumbass ran into me and wrecked it, but I found a beautiful 06 300c with only 45k miles 4 months ago and I'm really enjoying her 😎
I rented one this past summer with the underpowered 2.7l v6 and 190 or 195 horses. I couldn't even put $5 in gas in it when it came time to return it, and I drove it alot XD
I had a 2012 SXT with the performance pkg (Better suspension, few extra horses for the V6) and while it was nice, it still felt soft when handling and just didn't do it for power (Not bad with 300 hp but didn't have torque). I bought a 2018 R/T 5.7 brand new and haven't looked back. My reasoning for the 5.7 was price (Cost of car, fuel prices/car runs on 89 octane, and insurance premiums are not much more than the SXT V6 but substantially less than anything with the 6.4 and 6.2)
*Take it from someone who found out the HARD WAY don't EVER drive one of these cars into water as high as the bottom of your doors even. The air filter housing sits so low & aims directly down to the ground so it sucks water up like a vacuum cleaner into your engine, I totally destroyed an engine. Cost me over 4,000 to put a new motor in my car because of this stupid design.*
@@wkecheo4293 *And everyone should avoid buying the V-6 model. It has a timing belt & not a chain. Mine broke at low RPM's & it still bent the valves. Splurge on the V-8 Hemi engine.*
My 5.7 police pack gets an average 25mpg on the highway, 18 mpg around town. Not bad for the power it pushes. +its way funner to spin the tires on every turn which will take a lot more work and stress on the little v6
@@User-si7oi lol right... cost less? just get a good job nigga and you'll afford gas like nothing. My job is only 5 mins away by car anyway so I barely use gas in my v8 R/T.
And then the Transmission (transaxle since it's fwd) explodes. 4 speed 4t60hd vs the chargers 5 speed auto. Neither are gems but still the charger has the engineering edge over the gimpala.
I remember I was six when I watched this video, I always told my self that one day I will get that car now I’m in my 20s and I finally bought my self a 2018 R/T, I’m in love with my car 🫠
I LOVE THIS CAR, if I had one I'd make it to look like the GENERAL LEE from DUKES OF HAZARD and yes I would put the Confederate Flag on the roof and if people didn't like it I'd tell them to go suck it.
Yes, definitely I would show them who's boss, I wouldn't be racist, I would just be paying tribute to an iconic car from a great show TV and if the people didn't like it I would just tell them to kiss my you know what. LoL 😁.
modelairports you need a honda*****************************ha ha ha ha ha just kidding all the chargers ever made are the best soon ill have the 69 charger but right now i got the 06 charger r/t its beast man my dad was driving it the other day and he kick the shit out of a porsche it was awesome ha ha ha ha fuck foriegn car waoh.
You obviously have never driven a 69 Charger or a modern variant. This car makes me never look back at the muscle cars of old. Vinyl seats and no A/C, radio delete and zero traction control with less than favorable suspension... yeah... no... I pick this hands down. Even with the 3.5l V6. Straight line... maybe... but everyday driving... newer one is better. Had a Barracuda with a 340... loved it then... hate to think I hate it now...
Bought my 06 in 06 and still driving it.
Still driving my 06 charger. 130000 miles. Great car.
Peter Vitti hell yeah
How many miles you got on it
U still got it?
These version still look good to this day
I bought mine in October 2005 silver sxt it had 14 miles on it I still have it 85,000 miles , it's still in Excellent condition
Why didn't you get the HEMI?
Just picked up a 2006 SRT8 Charger with 12k miles. Love this car and couldn't beat the price.
Hey paul which generation is the charger in now
@@marioiacolucci 5th
@@justshady thanks
@@justshady 7th*
The Charger of ANY generation is my FAV Dodge muscle car.
I LOVE THIS CAR TOO!! Charger ROCKS!!
it really does, cool styling, affordable, fast, roomy.. badass
Very nice this Dodge Charger
That was the best looking Charger out the later Chargers. They made it look soft
I personally disagree, imo the 2005-2010 Chargers just look like slightly muscled-up economy sedans. The styling got much better with 2011 and beyond.
@@nicksgamingchannelNah, I prefer the aggressive styling of the 2006 model. The 2011 model is fine, but the 2015-present model looks too feminine.
Sigh. And now Chrysler is discontinuing the Hemi V8. These cars are gonna become collectible very soon! It’s already difficult to find an 06 to 09 Charger in decent condition.
I have an 06 R/T with 55k on it.
I had an 06 300c with over 200k miles but still ran great and some dumbass ran into me and wrecked it, but I found a beautiful 06 300c with only 45k miles 4 months ago and I'm really enjoying her 😎
Why did he say the Charger was a striped down car in the 60's? Its was a premium car from the start in 1966.
I rented one this past summer with the underpowered 2.7l v6 and 190 or 195 horses. I couldn't even put $5 in gas in it when it came time to return it, and I drove it alot XD
I had a 2012 SXT with the performance pkg (Better suspension, few extra horses for the V6) and while it was nice, it still felt soft when handling and just didn't do it for power (Not bad with 300 hp but didn't have torque). I bought a 2018 R/T 5.7 brand new and haven't looked back. My reasoning for the 5.7 was price (Cost of car, fuel prices/car runs on 89 octane, and insurance premiums are not much more than the SXT V6 but substantially less than anything with the 6.4 and 6.2)
*Take it from someone who found out the HARD WAY don't EVER drive one of these cars into water as high as the bottom of your doors even. The air filter housing sits so low & aims directly down to the ground so it sucks water up like a vacuum cleaner into your engine, I totally destroyed an engine. Cost me over 4,000 to put a new motor in my car because of this stupid design.*
@Elmer Fudd I second that! Same thing happened to my 06 rt years ago. Destroyed my engine and then my pocket!
@@wkecheo4293 *And everyone should avoid buying the V-6 model. It has a timing belt & not a chain. Mine broke at low RPM's & it still bent the valves. Splurge on the V-8 Hemi engine.*
Got a 06 R/T Daytona in GoMango. Love that car
These tanks don’t even down shift in uphills even with 4 passengers and luggage
I remember when my aunt Jenny owned this car. 😊
Mopar or No car
If I was to buy a charger I would get the V6, cost lest an I could use it as a everyday driver.
My 5.7 police pack gets an average 25mpg on the highway, 18 mpg around town. Not bad for the power it pushes. +its way funner to spin the tires on every turn which will take a lot more work and stress on the little v6
@@User-si7oi lol right... cost less? just get a good job nigga and you'll afford gas like nothing. My job is only 5 mins away by car anyway so I barely use gas in my v8 R/T.
No 1/4 mile tests?
I love this car!
So glad these aren’t the real prices today😂. I just bought an SE used (and in great condition) for 5,000
Can I ask why they show a Daytona when comparing it to its vintage counterpart?
but you got it right man there makin the
v6s are for people who want a real car for a cheaper price. !!charger forever!!
Amen Brother.
Excellent!
I dont know if the charger is the best thing to have in chiacgo lol 300hp impala seems fit..
And then the Transmission (transaxle since it's fwd) explodes. 4 speed 4t60hd vs the chargers 5 speed auto. Neither are gems but still the charger has the engineering edge over the gimpala.
Good car
the 5.7 made more power in 06 than it does now?
No. Its 370 to 375 now.
The newer model has more horsepower but the vehicle weighs 400 lb more so the older version is probably just as fast Apple to oranges😅
Wow $32k for the SRT DAYTONA?? WHAT a deal this was now at SRT is closer to $50k....
Awesome.. freakin awesome... i love this fucken car. Regardless of any issues it may have"
and they have A TON of them lol
@@gearhead4005 mine doesn't... I don't know what you're talking about.
@@POTFULLOFGREEN 140,00 miles, everything falls off
@@gearhead4005 mines 143k still in good shape.
@@POTFULLOFGREEN you probably drive like a grandma
I remember I was six when I watched this video, I always told my self that one day I will get that car now I’m in my 20s and I finally bought my self a 2018 R/T, I’m in love with my car 🫠
they now have AWD
Led Foot Ethan Meixsell
Should have never been a four-door
@badgerattoadhall Yeah
y the fuck would they have a 2.7 no 1 has to SE
I LOVE THIS CAR, if I had one I'd make it to look like the GENERAL LEE from DUKES OF HAZARD and yes I would put the Confederate Flag on the roof and if people didn't like it I'd tell them to go suck it.
Yeah show them who's boss
Yes, definitely I would show them who's boss, I wouldn't be racist, I would just be paying tribute to an iconic car from a great show TV and if the people didn't like it I would just tell them to kiss my you know what. LoL 😁.
The SE has a 2.7L v6
Marathon Jones the 2006 didn't. They added the 2.7 for 2007 to 2010
i never owned a dodge charger, i have a dodge neon 2005, but it's just not as good.
Aren't they making a slant 6, the good old 225.
The slant 6 died in cars after 1983, trucks in 1987 and all together in 1991.
modelairports you need a honda*****************************ha ha ha ha ha just kidding all the chargers ever made are the best soon ill have the 69 charger but right now i got the 06 charger r/t its beast man my dad was driving it the other day and he kick the shit out of a porsche it was awesome ha ha ha ha fuck foriegn car waoh.
Love the old and new ones
So slow on the track!
2006 Dodge Charger
I’ve heard these model chargers are trash.
Good cars, they just had cheap interiors. 3.5L, 5.7L and 6.1L were all good engines as was the 5-spd auto trans.
The v6's were trash when they first came out, coolant leaks for days
This is nothing compared with the 69' Charger. This is new version is pathetic.
You obviously have never driven a 69 Charger or a modern variant. This car makes me never look back at the muscle cars of old. Vinyl seats and no A/C, radio delete and zero traction control with less than favorable suspension... yeah... no... I pick this hands down. Even with the 3.5l V6. Straight line... maybe... but everyday driving... newer one is better. Had a Barracuda with a 340... loved it then... hate to think I hate it now...
A true charger muscle car should have been a 2 door
The rear door panel has the looks of the 66 charger panel
this is the most biased video i have ever seen... "as big and bold as the original" I'm calling bullshit on that one
Onyx Knight Dude this was 2006.
Cody Dunn Your point being?
Terrible car especially 2.7 and 5.7 all suspensions on them are the worst after few thousand miles .Really just a weekend car...
depressing sedan muscle car :(
+KingKim Fooka no, it's not.
u mean useful muscle car
@@davidmercer652 yes it is lol you need to get the 392 to have any real fun
My dad has a 2019 Charger RT Scat Pack with the 392 Hemi V8 and man its a beast and its very practical as well