2009 SRT8 Challenger Vs. 2009 370Z Sport

Namir · 03-09-2009, 06:58 PM

These cars don't really share much in common.

One is big and has a lot of HP, will be fun in straight lines.
The other is smaller and more fun around corners.

My only advice would be to evaluate what kind of car you want before you decide what model car you want.

torquey v8 muscle or high revving japanese 2 seater.

92GTA · 03-09-2009, 07:01 PM

Lol, that's my problem. I already own a Z and a Trans Am. I LOVE to drive BOTH! I was just posting to get opinions from actual owners before I pull the trigger you know...

Robert_Nash · 03-09-2009, 07:08 PM

You are the only one that can decide what you really want...some of the fun cars I've owned (all new) are a '73 and '76 and a '79 Trans Ams; an Audi GT (Quattro), Dodge Omni GLH, '00 Z/28 and Iv'e now had four "Zs" (an '04 an '07 an '08 and now my '09 370).

I've loved and enjoyed every single one of them but for different reasons.

At the moment, there are very, very few performance/sports cars I'd consider other than the 370 especiall if you want to stay in the $40K or less range.

KManZ · 03-14-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Iv'e now had four "Zs" (an '04 an '07 an '08 and now my '09 370).

Daddy, what's negative equity?

Robert_Nash · 03-14-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KManZ

Daddy, what's negative equity?

No...it doesn't work that way for me.

KManZ · 03-15-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

No...it doesn't work that way for me.

Just playing man, but damn, you have had a lot of cars!

Robert_Nash · 03-15-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KManZ

Just playing man, but damn, you have had a lot of cars!

I have owned a lot of cars in my life but don't be overly impressed.

mkaresh · 03-11-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

These cars don't really share much in common.

One is big and has a lot of HP, will be fun in straight lines.
The other is smaller and more fun around corners.

My only advice would be to evaluate what kind of car you want before you decide what model car you want.

torquey v8 muscle or high revving japanese 2 seater.

That about sums it up. If you love both, well, unlike with women there are no laws against tying the knot with more than one car at a time. Money might of course be an issue...

92GTA · 03-13-2009, 12:06 PM

Ok, here is where I stand now:

I for sure want an SRT8 IF I can afford it. The SRT8 comes in at exactly $40,567 invoice, including Gas Guzzler/Detination/& options I want. I've decided I don't want the B5 blue, I want black.

If I can't afford and SRT8, my fallback will be an R/T. The R/T comes in at exactly $31,352 invoice, including Detination & options I want.

Also, if I do have to compramise and get an R/T, I wil also reconsider the 370Z at that point. The 370Z Sport comes in at exactly $31,594 invoice, including Detination & options I want.

Thanks for all of the responses so far!

Alex

EDIT: I am also aware that I can get a 2010 Camaro RS/SS for $31,126 invoice, including Detination & options I want. I've looked into that as well just to keep my options open to competition in that same price bracket. I will NOT however consider a Mustang, ever.

Robert_Nash · 03-13-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 92GTA

Ok, here is where I stand now:

I for sure want an SRT8 IF I can afford it. The SRT8 comes in at exactly $40,567 invoice, including Gas Guzzler/Detination/& options I want. I've decided I don't want the B5 blue, I want black.

If I can't afford and SRT8, my fallback will be an R/T. The R/T comes in at exactly $31,352 invoice, including Detination & options I want.

Also, if I do have to compramise and get an R/T, I wil also reconsider the 370Z at that point. The 370Z Sport comes in at exactly $31,594 invoice, including Detination & options I want.

Thanks for all of the responses so far!

Alex

EDIT: I am also aware that I can get a 2010 Camaro RS/SS for $31,126 invoice, including Detination & options I want. I've looked into that as well just to keep my options open to competition in that same price bracket. I will NOT however consider a Mustang, ever.

Two thoughts...

First...Chrysler is in real danger of not existing in the near future...that would give me pause about buying anything from them or at the very least, I'd want to go into such a purchase with my eyes wide open about what Chrysler "going away" could mean.

Second...due to Chrysler's financial health, they are almost giving cars away right now. Now, maybe no dealers are dealing on the Challenger but I suspect that for every dealer that won't budge, you can find one that will.

Just like with the Gt-R; some dealers were charging 5 or 10 grand over sticker but there were other dealers charging sticker or less and that tens to be true of most "collectible" cars be they Corvettes or BMWs or whatever.

The Challenger isn't my type of car but to each his own...I hope you get what you want and are happy with it!

jakoye · 03-13-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Two thoughts...

First...Chrysler is in real danger of not existing in the near future...that would give me pause about buying anything from them or at the very least, I'd want to go into such a purchase with my eyes wide open about what Chrysler "going away" could mean.

Second...due to Chrysler's financial health, they are almost giving cars away right now. Now, maybe no dealers are dealing on the Challenger but I suspect that for every dealer that won't budge, you can find one that will.

Just like with the Gt-R; some dealers were charging 5 or 10 grand over sticker but there were other dealers charging sticker or less and that tens to be true of most "collectible" cars be they Corvettes or BMWs or whatever.

The Challenger isn't my type of car but to each his own...I hope you get what you want and are happy with it!

I have a co-worker who is interested in the Challenger and he told me that one of the dealers he visited quoted him a price of $19,900 for a manual R/T. Sticker price was close to $29K, he said.

That's crazy.

mkaresh · 03-15-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

I have a co-worker who is interested in the Challenger and he told me that one of the dealers he visited quoted him a price of $19,900 for a manual R/T. Sticker price was close to $29K, he said.

That's crazy.

Damn, that's smokin' hot, nearly bankrupt or not. It's not even my kind of car, and I'm tempted. Then again, base MSRP is $31,540, so it sounds like your friend might not be a numbers guy.

jakoye · 03-16-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mkaresh

Damn, that's smokin' hot, nearly bankrupt or not. It's not even my kind of car, and I'm tempted. Then again, base MSRP is $31,540, so it sounds like your friend might not be a numbers guy.

Yeah. When he told me that, I was pretty sure he was full of it, or had mistook an SE for an RT.

I dunno... it doesn't really matter to me. I want the Z, no matter how much they discount the Challenger!

tvfreakazoid · 03-16-2009, 04:42 PM

the problem I have people saying these cars are good in the twisties is how often are regular people going to drive and race the camaro's and stangs on the twisties??? "Hey i want to race you but my car can't beat you in a strait line but I know a good place where they are twisty streets and I may have a chance there"?? I know we can't compare the two but most people are just going to race in a strait line.
That's why even though I like the 370z a lot, I wished it had more HP?

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Originally Posted by Namir

These cars don't really share much in common.

One is big and has a lot of HP, will be fun in straight lines.
The other is smaller and more fun around corners.

My only advice would be to evaluate what kind of car you want before you decide what model car you want.

torquey v8 muscle or high revving japanese 2 seater.

03-09-2009, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	You are the only one that can decide what you really want...some of the fun cars I've owned (all new) are a '73 and '76 and a '79 Trans Ams; an Audi GT (Quattro), Dodge Omni GLH, '00 Z/28 and Iv'e now had four "Zs" (an '04 an '07 an '08 and now my '09 370). I've loved and enjoyed every single one of them but for different reasons. At the moment, there are very, very few performance/sports cars I'd consider other than the 370 especiall if you want to stay in the $40K or less range. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

03-13-2009, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
92GTA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 1993 300ZX M5 Rep Power: 18	Ok, here is where I stand now: I for sure want an SRT8 IF I can afford it. The SRT8 comes in at exactly $40,567 invoice, including Gas Guzzler/Detination/& options I want. I've decided I don't want the B5 blue, I want black. If I can't afford and SRT8, my fallback will be an R/T. The R/T comes in at exactly $31,352 invoice, including Detination & options I want. Also, if I do have to compramise and get an R/T, I wil also reconsider the 370Z at that point. The 370Z Sport comes in at exactly $31,594 invoice, including Detination & options I want. Thanks for all of the responses so far! Alex EDIT: I am also aware that I can get a 2010 Camaro RS/SS for $31,126 invoice, including Detination & options I want. I've looked into that as well just to keep my options open to competition in that same price bracket. I will NOT however consider a Mustang, ever. Last edited by 92GTA; 03-13-2009 at 12:21 PM.

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92GTA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 1993 300ZX M5 Rep Power: 18	Lol, that's my problem. I already own a Z and a Trans Am. I LOVE to drive BOTH! I was just posting to get opinions from actual owners before I pull the trigger you know...