Comments on: Dodge Challenger: America’s Ideal Sporty Car, Survey Says

By: RamJam

RamJam — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:42:08 +0000

Most often, the ‘check engine’ light is a pollution control problem. The code reader is a great tool to have in your toolbox.
I have not had any trouble with my 6-speed R/T, but only have 389 miles on it.
My 5.7 HEMI in my 2005 RAM 1500, had the EGR valve go bad. Kept shutting off.
Hope it’s not serious,let us know what it is.

By: sadsack

sadsack — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:16:16 +0000

Hello all,
Hope you are enjoying your challengers.
I was wondering if anyone has had trouble with their new challengers? I went to take a drive tonight, and the engine is shaking and feels like it has dropped a cylinder or two. The check engine light is on. I’ve heard of a few of the six speed SRT8″s doing this, but mine is a six speed R/T. I will get it to the dealer A.S.A.P, but was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem?

By: DodgeRulz

DodgeRulz — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:45:24 +0000

Can you offer the interiors in black or a darker gray so it looks racier? I know you offered it in the Charger R/T R/T’s which is kind of a poorly named option that is a Daytona without the flat black decal on the hood.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:05:24 +0000

For those wanting to contact Bob Frederick here is some information on him and the dealership he now works for. I just sent Bob a depoist check for a 2010 Challnger R/T Classic. Maybe this time around my order will get built and delivered.

Bob’s contact info is:
Email: stpcharger@zoominternet.net
Cell: (330)550-5432
Mailing Address: Bob Frederick 6931 Summit Dr. Canfield, Ohio 44406
Note from Bob: “Please email me directly or call my cell because I will *not* be at the dealership except to inspect each car as it arrives from the factory, and to deliver each car with the customer.”

The dealership info is: New Wilmington Motors116 E. Neshannock Ave.New Wilmington, PA. 16142
Phone: (888)368-0557

By: snowman

snowman — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:52:28 +0000

Unfortunately, Mike Acceviti is now the Dodge president. He was formally marketing dir. of Dodge…and look how well the marketing of the Challenger is going! Not!
I agree with the other posts. Let the customer have the colors and options they want! Build a rag-top.(I do not mean the extra 16 grand chop-shop conversion at coaches ltd). IMO, I don’t think chrysler/dodge really know what they are doing as far as marketing, and branding.
The 4 door charger dodge insists on building is another lost opportunity. Other than state troopers, most people want the coupe….not the sedan!
What’s the use….

By: DodgeRulz

DodgeRulz — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:39:33 +0000

Make all the Challengers in the High Impact paint colors all of the time. Yes, all of the time whether they are an SE or an SRT. Sublime, Plum Crazy, Petty Blue, Detonator Yellow should be optional colors at all times. Lets see the R/T Classics in those colors as well. Drop your marketing concepts that ran you to bankruptcy. Offer all the Challengers in all of these colors because everyone can’t afford a car all in the same year. Thanks and listen to your customers this time.

By: tazallen

tazallen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:46:01 +0000

Hello All!!!

Great news about Bob!!!!!! I hope it all works out!!!!!!!!

If Bob is reading this,GODSPEED!!!!!!!!!

Tazallen

By: grcuda

grcuda — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:23:45 +0000

I love my 08 SRT 8 but, would trade it in a minute if you came out with a “Plum Crazy” convertible. Chrysler needs wake up before the General & ford walk away with it! What happened to the Yellow Spring edition? I see camaros on all the ads on TV but don’t see any Challengers, what are you hinding them from? They are the Best looking car on the road! I also had my wife talked in to a second one to replace her Pontiac, but she only wants a V6. since she does 80 miles a day, well since she can’t get the Se with radio controls and u-con with Nav. she said “no thanks” Why can’t we get it the way we want it and save my more expensive SRT 8 for the Sunday Driver. I also did the SRT experiance and loved it! Chrysler don’t let Japannese auto makers & the GM. beat you out again, give us what we want!

By: RamJam

RamJam — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:57:29 +0000

The New Dodge doesn’t deserve to have Bob working for the company. I feel bad for his employees, customers, and the investment he had in the business. Nonetheless, hope to see you back on this site soon, Bob!

By: RamJam

RamJam — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:47:47 +0000

HEMIhead,
You are 100% right. It was hard to justify buying this car in these economic times. But that black and chrome in the dealer showroom, just couldn’t get it out of mind. I even had to rent a garage to store it in. This car to me is like Chip Foose built me my dream car. It turns heads like you wouldn’t believe. The thing that amazes me most,there is an incredible interest from all ages. The kids love it, and us old guys can’t believe how well the classic was reinvented. The other day I returned a movie at Blockbuster, and there were 3 young guys walking towards the car when I came out. My wife’s uncle(retired) practically begged me to see the car and take him for a ride when he found out I had one. The expression on his face was priceless when I nailed second and third.
There are no frills on this car, basic R/T with 6-speed and 20″ wheels.(Old school all the way) Sirius radio, but I’d rather listen to the Hemi rumble. I am really starting to like the silver hood to fender stripes, I am glad I left them on. Sometimes I drive all week, 50 plus miles a day, and I don’t see any Challengers.
I plan on taking it to a Cruise Night on
Aug. 1 with my 24 year old son. Can’t wait!