Challenger SRT-8 vs. GT500

Started by SVT666, December 03, 2008, 01:00:09 PM

I came across this picture and I had a hell of a time trying to decide which one I prefer.  Styling wise, which do you prefer?

Dodge Challenger SRT-8
12 (52.2%)
Shelby GT500
11 (47.8%)

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SVT666

December 03, 2008, 01:00:09 PM

SVT666

#1
December 03, 2008, 01:00:50 PM
They both look amazing.  I can't decide.

Eye of the Tiger

#2
December 03, 2008, 01:04:32 PM
If I had no other choice, I suppose I'd take the Challenger; in black, to hide its gaudiness as much as possible.
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JYODER240

#3
December 03, 2008, 02:36:50 PM
IMO the Challenger is too retro and the GT500 looks like it's trying too hard. I'd rather have a Highland Green Bullitt but between the two probably the GT500 just not with the stripes or if it has to have stripes, then different colors.
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sandertheshark

#4
December 04, 2008, 06:12:50 PM
Challenger.

If I can't have a Mustang Bullitt.

Or a Camaro.

Gotta-Qik-C7

#5
December 04, 2008, 10:25:29 PM
Challenger! Hands down.
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Rich

#6
December 04, 2008, 10:34:14 PM
GT500, I love that rake it has
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SVT666

#7
December 04, 2008, 10:44:21 PM
I finally voted.  Challenger.

Laconian

#8
December 04, 2008, 10:48:57 PM Last Edit: December 04, 2008, 10:51:04 PM by Laconian
Challenger. A beautiful shape and a better rear suspension.

The local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer got three of them in, one of them is that red, the other two are creamsicle orange. Those cars are the only actual Chrysler product displayed to the street.
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Soup DeVille

#9
December 04, 2008, 10:49:57 PM
Quote from: Laconian on December 04, 2008, 10:48:57 PM
Challenger.

The local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer got three of them in, one of them is that red, the other two are creamsicle orange. Those cars are the only actual Chrysler product displayed to the street.

I want a Maytag white R/T "Vanishing Point" edition.
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Raza

#10
December 04, 2008, 10:56:07 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on December 04, 2008, 10:44:21 PM
I finally voted.  Challenger.

I voted just before you did.  GT500.

But I think I'd be more likely to buy a Challenger or a lesser Mustang.
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#11
December 04, 2008, 10:57:56 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 04, 2008, 10:49:57 PM
I want a Maytag white R/T "Vanishing Point" edition.

They should totally make a Bullitt Charger and a Vanishing Point Challenger.

Then, they need to make a black one and call it Fast and Furious.  Make sure it has 900 and a rollcage, too.

Chrysler could be doing so much more to market the hell out of their cars, and I think it would work.

I voted for the Stang, though, at least in that guise.
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#12
December 04, 2008, 10:59:43 PM
Tell me that Challenger isn't one of the most badass cars you've ever seen.

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
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#13
December 04, 2008, 11:00:26 PM
My bad, that's a Hemi Cuda.
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

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#14
December 04, 2008, 11:01:07 PM
...Or is it a Charger.  My MOPAR history sucks right now.

What the hell is it?

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

280Z Turbo

#15
December 04, 2008, 11:01:37 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on December 04, 2008, 11:00:26 PM
My bad, that's a Hemi Cuda.

No, that's a '68 Charger.

giant_mtb

#16
December 04, 2008, 11:12:17 PM
Shelby GT500 for me.

Onslaught

#17
December 05, 2008, 04:56:18 AM
Out of these two, Challenger.

omicron

#18
December 05, 2008, 06:35:41 AM
A Challenger, please. Those GT500 wheels are dreadful.

GoCougs

#19
December 05, 2008, 09:15:41 AM
Actually, the F&F Charger is a '70 - the '68 had round tail lights and no chrome wrap-around trim on the front. The '68 is the coolest car ever built IMO (specifically, the '68 in Bullitt).

As to the OP - tough call - I think I'd opt for the Challenger. However, having seen a few up close, it's really not all that attractive. Having driven a Mustang, Ford nailed the retro look and feel from the cockpit, so I wouldn't be surprised if a test reverses my vote.

And yes, the GT500 wheels are very bland.

Byteme

#20
December 05, 2008, 09:50:48 AM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 04, 2008, 11:01:37 PM
No, that's a '68 Charger.

I think that's a 70 model.  68 didn't have the chrome lips around the grill
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