you are the only person whom i have ever heard call a mustang a tang...dont you mean "stang"?

what is done to your 95 gt, and what does it run...

the srt8 has an advertised 425hp, but that has been proven to be under rated...

 

kOnO - mines not a Daytona, straight R/T. I did have a CAI on it at the time that pic was taken, though. Just stand on the brake and start giving it gas - gradually. Don't hammer it right away - at least I didn't. I let the tires get started gradually, then pounded away. mannnnnnnny

dave

dave

 

i bet the srt8 charger will smoke a mustang gt though

 

Ok, so lets assume your poor college student decides to get a honda instead that gets 25 mpg. (keep in mind this college student isn't that poor or he wouldn't be looking at cars that cost $30K but I digress....

25mpg - 18mpg = 7 miles for each additional gallon of gas.

If your student drove 15,000 miles per year (a reasonable average) that would equate to

Charger = 15,000 \ 18 = 833 gallons of gas.

Honda = 15,000 \ 25 = 600 gallons of gas.

233 gallons of gas at $3.00/gallon is $699.00 / year extra to drive the Charger.

So it is an extra $58.50 / month ($14.62/week) to drive a charger with 340hp vs a honda with 200 (or so). Alot of money, but not enough to base a $30,000 car purchase on.

Michael

Edit was due to my lacking math skills..

PS - I stand by the previous point, gas is an expense, but its not worth basing the car you purchase and have to live with on.

 

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The SRT-8 Charger is only available in Silver, Black, & Inferno Red

 

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Ummm yeah....without a doubt


The question asked here in this whole thread was the comparison of a Mustang GT vs. Charger R/T though

 

well of course the charger is going to be a more luxurious ride its a 4 door large sudan. But the mustang is quicker (not by much) the charger is 4031lbs with 340HP and 390Torque and the mustang is a mid size coupe 3450lbs 300HP and 320Torque. i would go with the charger myself.

 

mustang v6 with t-5manual better gas mileage

 

im more of a ford guy i had a 1986 ford mustang gt 5.0 302 ho windsor motor

 

I almost bought the Ford Mustang. I really did like the looks, and after coming back from an Auto-X course watching a new 2005 Mustang win in its class and get third overall, I was very impressed. Of couse, the Canadian driver was awfully awfully good and threw the Mustang around the cones like most other wanted to... but the car was most impressive.

But I am 6-4 and like a big car. I had the big Fury's and I owned a 1971 Plymouth GTX -- a two door. But the two doors, to me, were a pain. I always had to unbuckle my seatbelt to let my kids go in and out, or friends, or shopping items. Also, the two doors were LONG. Sure the car had great looks, but practicality suffered.

Then Dodge comes out with this Charger 4 door. What's not to like? Most people like the lines and with the Daytona stripping, don't notice the rear doors much, and when they do, don't mind the looks. The practical aspect of the four doors is huge. I appreciate them more and more. I also like the rear seat fold down ability. Sure opens up the trunk for those special occasions.

As you can see, I love my Charger and the Hemi engine doesn't hurt either. I saw where you said I'll loose money faster with a Hemi than a V6. Maybe. Maybe not. Frankly, I don't care -- I love my Daytona for it's big car-ness, ride comfort, and good looks. I may not beat the Mustang in the quarter, but I'm NOT far behind and do it in much more comfort.

Buy the Charger.