How are these cars put together? One major reason I decided not to pick up a slightly used 03/04 Cobra was the mass complaint on the fit and finish of the interior. Things sound like their falling apart at the hinges. Obviously every car will have their problems, but when it's on that scale, IMO it's unacceptable. Please don't give me a, "It's a muscle car" excuse, because honestly, a badly put together vehicle no matter what is just a sign of negligence by the company....especially in a car that stands second in line as the company's flagship....an econobox is a bit more acceptable. Maybe I just have too high standards....then again, maybe that's the same reason imports are far ahead in this department it's pathetic (sorry to go there, especially on a domestic site, but can you really say I'm wrong?). I love the looks and power of the new Charger SRT-8 and would seriously look into one...would really like some feedback on the overall build quality. I know the cars are relatively new, but hopefully I can get some sort of feedback from some owners....SRT or not.

Thanks fellas. Hope I didn't step on too many toes.....

 

I have a Mag SRT8 and compared to the usual US run of the mill car the fit and finish is very good. The quality of the plastics finally seem to be of a quality that has a decent 'feel' to it. My only complaint is the carpet by the drivers seat rail and door by a bump in the floor. To go over the bump it seems the carpet has had to be stretched a bit and you can see a couple of lines that look a bit like a bald patch. This is actually a design fault I think rather than build issue as I've seen it on a couple of other Magnums.

So generally I am very happy with build quality and nothing has fallen off the car, yet. I have plenty of experience of European and Jap cars too, and as you point out, previously we were way behind, I think it's pretty much caught up and is now down more to design than quality. IMO for the SRT anyway.

Good luck