Author Topic: 4 door muscle? (Read 15589 times)

Fitz · « **on:** February 14, 2014, 10:44:35 PM »

So, this is probably a year or more into the future... maybe two.

But i want another fun car.

My rough requirements (that are probably flexible) are:

Newish. Like, I don't want something 20 years old that I'm gonna have to wrench on ALL the time. No time for that really at this point.

Murrican V8. Australian also acceptable (what came from holden that was chevy/pontiac branded here? the GTO, probably the G8)

Four door (for ease of kid loading)

Things I'm considering.

An SRT8 Chrysler 300. Tough to find for a reasonable price, but I've rented one for a week a few years back, and it was LARGE, which is good since so am I

Charger (DO IT GOT DA HEMI IN IT?). The newer ones, although pricey, are pretty beefy in RT trim. THe older ones, could maybe even find an SRT8.

G8 GT

GTO with the LS2 (not four door)

Maybe one of the new style camaros or mustangs, but the price goes up some and they aren't four door.

Thoughts?

Boomhauer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2014, 10:53:53 PM »

Don't know about the current production Chargers/300s but the older ones had transmission issues. Especially the AWD models IIRC. You might want to research that. That's the biggest issue I've heard with them.

Personally, I'd much rather have a Charger than a 300. Looks way better IMHO.

brimic · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2014, 10:56:54 PM »

I'd love me a challenger
http://vimeo.com/m/48102506

Fitz · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:22:00 PM »

I'd love a challenger too.

I really like the G8 GTs

bedlamite · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:26:40 PM »

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/drivers-officers-profiling-specific-cars-searches/nbfJ9/

roo_ster · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:34:18 PM »

Dodge Magnum SRT-8.

Love the looks. I rented several with teh 3.5L V6 and they were fun to drive. I can only imagine what a 6.1L V8 and 425HP would be like.

I had to move computer equipment and the car rental place had a minivan or the Magnum. Make mine the Magnum.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:37:36 PM »

Quote

Love the looks. I rented several with teh 3.5L V6 and they were fun to drive. I can only imagine what a 6.1L V8 and 425HP would be like.

It would feel like...speeding tickets. Lots and lots of speeding tickets.

Azrael256 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:59:31 PM »

Quote from: Boomhauer on February 14, 2014, 10:53:53 PM

Don't know about the current production Chargers/300s but the older ones had transmission issues. Especially the AWD models IIRC. You might want to research that. That's the biggest issue I've heard with them.

Personally, I'd much rather have a Charger than a 300. Looks way better IMHO.

what?! A Chrysler with transmission problems?! Shocked!

The 300 is a 5G Merc transmission. Only Chrysler could figure out how to botch that one. The Charger is the same platform, so I'll bet its the same. Just stay on top of the annual $200 transmission service and you'll be fine!

I wanted the new Marauder when it came out... A decade ago. I think Ford sold about five of them and packed it in.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2014, 12:01:27 AM »

I've been giving the Hemi Magnum wagon more than a couple looks of late.

Especially since they've been discontinued. Prices aren't too bad, and it's the same chassis as the 300.

Fitz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2014, 12:09:16 AM »

the SRT8 magnum would get my music gear to and from gigs very effectively.......

Fitz · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2014, 12:33:13 AM »

DROOOOOL

edited to fix pic

lupinus · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:07:31 AM »

SRT Magnum, Challenger, or Mustang.

Of the three, all being available in a desirable package and at a doable price, I'd go with the Mustang.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2014, 09:00:17 AM »

<tallpine> Obviously you need a 30 year old pickup. Damn near new. I don't know why you'd want anything with an automatic transmission or electric windows, those just fail. </tallpine>

Tallpine · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:37:19 AM »

Actually, I rather like the idea of a 4-door rear wheel drive car compared to all these little FWD boxes and beans.

Fitz · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:42:28 AM »

I think it'll be a magnum or charger, unless I decide two doors is acceptable, in which case it will be one of the newer stangs or camaros

By the time I do it, the newest mustang will be out, lowering the cost of the current ones

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:03:33 AM »

The Challenger isn't as fast and doesn't corner as well as the Camaro or Mustang. I think the Challenger has the retro look down the best of all of them, though. If you're large, any of those won't be real comfortable.

I'm not a fan of Chrysler, but the Chargers are fast.

Before we'd decided to divorce, I'd planned on buying my ex a Magnum. It has a retro look already that could be enhanced. Black with blacked-out windows, wide tires and deep dish chrome wheels. Certain models have a lot of power, too. I guess now I'll have to spend that money on me.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:46:20 AM »

Weird suggestion, but why not an 03 or later Crown Vic with a supercharger kit? (in 03 they went to R&P steering. Huge improvement over the recip ball units that had remained unchanged since, I kid you not, the chassis' introduction in 1978.) Get the Sport model for the uprated suspension, bucket seats, and console shift. Throw on some Edelbrock IAS shocks, graphite suspension bushings, and better wheels, and they can be a pretty snappy looking rig with that a good ride, decent handling, and that whole semi-sleeper old school family /muscle car vibe. If it hadn't been for an elderly driver running a red light I'd still have mine. Silver frost metallic with graphite leather interior. Roomy, comfy, and dirt easy to maintain if you have decent mechanical skills. Also helps that their is a healthy internet contingent of Vic heads that will give you all the help you can handle. Helps that Vics are cheap to buy, too.

Brad

brimic · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2014, 03:26:54 PM »

Another thing you might have already considered- tge chrysler cars are pretty common, but the Holden/Pontiac's are kind of rare. If you want something fun to drive on weekends, garage the rest if the time, the Holdens are much more lijely to become collector items some day.

dm1333 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2014, 07:20:11 PM »

buy a 300 and build your own SRT8. There are an a**load of speed parts for 300's and Chargers.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2014, 09:14:44 PM »

Also Fitz, thanks to you, now I want a muscle car bad. Even a Dodge, which I have zero love for Mopar but damn...

Let me clear out my current debt and I might just reward myself with something in the next couple of years.

geronimotwo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:05:53 PM »

I haven't owned one, but I test drove a used Lincoln LS sport sedan. freaking amazing! maybe not the look you're going for, but it handled near as well as a mustang and has the 4 door requirement. all it needs are the wide rears, a lift kit, and the starzky and hutch paint job to be good to go!

here's some specs. http://autos.aol.com/cars-Lincoln-LS-2004-V8_Sport__4dr_Sedan/overview/

charby · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:07:05 PM »

I just could never own a 4 door muscle car, just seems wrong.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:55:29 PM »

The Aussies sold the Magnum wagon as the Chrysler 300 Touring model, including the 300's formal front end treatment.

That means a 300 front end will also bolt up to a Magnum wagon, perhaps? Cool!

Boomhauer · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:57:12 PM »

Quote from: charby on February 15, 2014, 10:07:05 PM

I just could never own a 4 door muscle car, just seems wrong.

Gotta say can't really consider a four door a muscle car... to me it's more of a performance touring car. Something that's still can haul ass, doesn't look like a grannylandyacht, yet is still big and comfortable, plus can haul some people vs. cramming them into a two door back seat.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2014, 12:35:37 AM »

Wouldn't this be the ultimate rummage sale car for a woman who was in her teens in the 60's?

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Author Topic: 4 door muscle? (Read 15589 times)