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GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« on: April 16, 2013 - 04:41:15 PM »
Well I decided to go ahead and get the 2013 Challenger R/T. the dealer here found 2  white ones with the automatic transmission that I want one with a sunroof & the other without. they said they will have the car delivered to them from California. the sunroof car has the following information which I will paste here. let me know what you guys think about this one. ALSO, do cars delivered to California from the factory any different than cars delivered to Nevada or other states ? sometimes California has   vehicle requirements that other states do not. thanks guys for any input with this. do all the automatics come with 306 gear ratio and how is that gearing ?
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:10:29 PM »
Yes all automatic R/T's come with 3.06 open rear standard.

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:17:19 PM »
Bert,

  I don't think this is like the old days where California cars were different than the rest. I think they are all the same now for sake of simplicity.

The only other thing I can add is the 3:06 gearing was an option on the 6-banger Challenger. I'm stuck with the 2:91 gears, but even with that I'm surprised by it. I imagine the 3:06 will feel like you are driving a rocket.   :2thumbs:

EDIT: I have 2:65 gears.   :o
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:35:26 PM »
Thanks guys, so the 306 gears are a good ratio then ?

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:38:32 PM »
On Friday, I drove this one: 6 cylinder auto with 3.07 gears.  It was pretty peppy.

http://www.495chryslerjeepdodge.net/new/Dodge/2013-Dodge-Challenger-Lowell-d0a3ad140a0a00e000ba22e128d07b61.htm

Then I drove the one below with the 5.7 hemi and 6 speed manual.  I thought it had 3.92 gears, but I was wrong.  With those gears, I'm sure it would want to snap your neck.  The way it sat, it really wanted to get up and go.  Just before we got on the highway, the salesman said to me "just remember, it's my plate, but your license."   :burnout:   :bigsmile:  He told me one customer had a Challenger up to 115 mph once, on a test drive.   :22yikes:

http://www.495chryslerjeepdodge.net/new/Dodge/2013-Dodge-Challenger-Lowell-66ab41ff0a0a000200c540d0b4e6aa07.htm


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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:41:46 PM »
I think they have a fairly low first gear in the trans. It will take off like a rocket. Mine has no problem blowing the tires off.
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:44:40 PM »
Thanks guys, so the 306 gears are a good ratio then ?

Last year, I drove a 2010 RT 5.7 Automatic.  Don't know what gears it had in it.  But I was honestly disappointed.  When I drove the 6 cylinder above, I was pretty impressed. 

I've seen both 3.07 and 3.06 ratios listed. I don't know why there's a difference.  Maybe it's a typo.  Seems odd that there's a set so close together, both offered for automatics.

I think you would be happy with that setup.  It will definitely give you a bit more "off the line" performance.
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2013 - 11:24:46 PM »
Here is the information on the car. it says it has sport mode & paddle shifter and speed control, is that the same as cruise control ? here is the info. please let me know how this looks to you guys.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF
THIS MODEL INCLUDING DEALER PREPARATION
Base Price: $ 29,995
DODGE CHALLENGER R/T
Exterior Color:Bright White Clear Coat Exterior Paint
Interior Color:Dark Slate Gray Interior Color
Interior:Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Engine:5.7-Liter V8 HEMI(R) MDS VVT Engine
Transmission:5-Speed Automatic Transmission
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
FUNCTIONAL/SAFETY FEATURES
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
All Speed Traction Control
Hill Start Assist
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Heavy Duty Brakes
Rain Brake Support
Ready Alert Braking
Performance Steering
Performance Suspension
Tire Pressure Monitor with Warning Lamp
Keyless Go
Sentry Key(R) Theft Deterrent System
Speed Control
Power Trunk Lid Release
160-MPH Primary Speedometer
19.1-Gallon Fuel Tank
INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control
Power 6-Way Driver Seat
Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar Adjust
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/ Microphone
Uconnect(R) 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3
6 Speakers
SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
For More Information, Call 888-539-7474
Power Windows with Front One-Touch-Down Feature
12-Volt Center Console Power Outlet
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
EXTERIOR FEATURES
18-Inch x 7.5-Inch Aluminum Wheels
P235/55R18 BSW All Season Performance Tires
Rear Body-Color Spoiler
Halogen Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Power Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away
Dual Rear Exhaust with Bright Tips
Bright Fuel Filler Door
PRICE INFORMATION (contd.)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Customer Preferred Package 28J $ 2,000
ParkSense(R) Rear Park Assist System
Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Heated Front Seats
6 Boston Acoustics(R) Speakers
276-Watt Amplifier
Electronics Convenience Group
Temperature and Compass Gauge
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
Universal Garage Door Opener
Security Alarm
Power Heated Mirrors with Manual Fold-
Away
5-Speed Automatic Transmission $ 1,100
Sport Mode
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters
AutoStick(R) Automatic Transmission
Tip Start
3.06 Rear Axle Ratio
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Performance
Brakes
Remote Start System
DESTINATION CHARGE $ 995
TOTAL PRICE:* $ 34,090
Assembly Point/Port of Entry:BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2013 - 09:16:48 PM »
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2013 - 09:40:15 PM »
Thanks, it has been a LONG time since I owned a mopar. My last one was the movie car #2 from a charger movie in the 70's which I repaired/repainted and was about to re stripe when the wife ( EX ) wife totaled it. I bought a pick up truck after that and I have had pickup/ 4X4s since then 1979   HOLY COW  !!!! that has been 34 YEARS MAN, where does the time go ??? :burnout:

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013 - 10:04:05 PM »
Thanks, it has been a LONG time since I owned a mopar. My last one was the movie car #2 from a charger movie in the 70's which I repaired/repainted and was about to re stripe when the wife ( EX ) wife totaled it. I bought a pick up truck after that and I have had pickup/ 4X4s since then 1979   HOLY COW  !!!! that has been 34 YEARS MAN, where does the time go ??? :burnout:

Did you get her today? 

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013 - 11:12:11 PM »
No not yet I am hoping for Thursday, as I don't want the guy picking it up driving all the way there with the car they are trading for the challenger  & then driving back tired & in a hurry to get back home almost 300 miles each way.  He is a retired  older man . I want the  engine to be broken in correctly during that first 300 miles & if the guy is tired which he will be if he tries to make that round trip he may ignore what he needs to pay attention to. I have made this same trip  round trip on the same day  a few times and I know al I wanted to do was GET HOME. I hope he spends the night after dropping the car from here and picks up the challenger the next day  wide awake and in a good mood.

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2013 - 08:16:44 AM »
Makes sense. No need to rush a good thing.
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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2013 - 10:21:39 AM »
which Charger Movie was the Charger from .

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Re: GOING TO get my Challenger soon
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2013 - 05:27:28 PM »
Thanks, it has been a LONG time since I owned a mopar. My last one was the movie car #2 from a charger movie in the 70's which I repaired/repainted and was about to re stripe when the wife ( EX ) wife totaled it. I bought a pick up truck after that and I have had pickup/ 4X4s since then 1979   HOLY COW  !!!! that has been 34 YEARS MAN, where does the time go ??? :burnout:

...sounds like the "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry" Charger story ?