You are 15. You are NOT an expierenced driver. Ride along with a pursuit driver or chase a robbery suspect, now you are becoming expierenced. Be put through an emergency operations course. You may have skill, but it's the decision making ability that makes expierence.
You also said the car is college. Believe me, you will change your mind 25 times before you get to college, especially if you have loans. Oh sure you'll WANT the SRT8, but it's making the payments, especially with insurance that will take a toll on your decision.

Being it's you AND your Dad, I noticed you put "should WE get". Since Dad is going to share this with you, and you already 'know' the power of the 5.7, going to any Charger R/T isn't going to change much for you, nor really is the SRT8, however, it is more expensive. Sure the SRT8 has more punch, and is slightly more expensive to run. We here all have our opinions of a 16 year old with a Hemi, but it boils down to personality and decision making. Some would buy it with you and some wouldn't. I sold my 1977 Plymouth Fury pursuit car before my son turning 16 ( he has two younger brothers) to keep him from having the means to make a wrong improptu decision. I 'gave' him a sharp looking Ford Probe 6 cylinder of which all three boys started with (although the oldest was trained in on the Fury). From there, by the time he was 21 he owned a 2003 50th anniversary ZO6 Corvette. Now at 23, an STi. My 21 year old son has a Grand Am GT, and my 20 year old college son has a 1995 Dodge Intrepid.

My vote is for you to learn the ropes with a less powerful car. If your grades are good for the good grade discount AND you have proved yourself behind a lessor vehicle (no moving violations), then you have earned the PRIVILEGE to get something more. I don't think too many Nascar or Formula 1 drivers started with the cars they are driving now.

This is always a tough, tough decision for parents to make or allow.

I vote for a six cylinder something.

Just my 2 cents worth...



MN

 

I agree...Experience is a PLUS...I raised a step son and his first vehicle was his grandfathers old Ford Pickup. He upgraded to a nicer Chevy s-10 "WE" did the modifications on to make it look better. No performance modifications. Tinted windows, Killer sound system, Nice wheels but kept the motor stock. An inexperienced driver has no need for the power the SRT-8 has to offer. My twin sis and I started out with a VW that we learned how to work on ourself. We then graduated up to a 1931 Model A Ford my dad restored. Nothing spectacular other than the vintage look. It was actually built on a cotton baler frame because it had the same wheel base as a Ford. It had an engine out of a pinto and the interior was custom made by my uncle and father. My pops actually sold it because he was concerned it was not safe enough for us to drive. We then shared a Honda Accord (again we worked on it ourselve)...I guess the whole point of my story is start out with a cluncker that you and your pops can work on together so you can learn how to maintain it. Like, change a tire, change the oil, change the transmission fluid, change the alternator when it fails and know how to bypass the alternator to get you home in a pickle. Know how to change the battery, the serpentine belt (keep a spare if needed), change the plugs and wires, definitely know how to change the brake pads and calipers, know how to change the rotors if they are warped from heat....See my meaning. If you are turned loose with a brand new SRT-8 how are you going to learn all of these valuable lessons and later in like pass them on to your kids?

You need some project with your Dad that you can learn from and develope your relationship and experience. What he doesn't know "together" you can learn.

Ok I just crawled off my soap box....NEXT...

 

I agree with what most are saying about going with an SXT. SRT-8 is a case of Too Much Car, Not Enough Driver, and the R/T is the same for that matter. I am a mere 23 years old, have been driving since I was 16, and am just now thinking I could handle an R/T. I've seen and experienced way too many cases where young kids get cars that they cannot control and go wreck it injuring themselves and even worse, others.

I drive an SXT myself, and believe that its more than enough car. Why not get an SXT fully loaded with every option possible. That way you will have the stylish looks with the interior bells and whistles. Wait until you get a decent job and some driving experience under your belt before going with one of them beasts!

 

alright thanks for the input, I like that you guys are looking out for my safety....If things go right...I'll get the magnum....Im a safe driver , getting my permit in like 7days

 

I got news for you Asgard....

That Magnum R/T is going to be a handfull as well.

I wouldn't let ANY first time driver near one. It's just too much power for your level of inexperience. How do I know? I've driven a Magnum for over a year then traded for a Charger Daytona. I wouldn't let my teenage daughter drive it with ME sitting in the passenger seat. No way, no how.

But no matter what we say here it's not going to change you or your dad's mind. It must be nice to have a parent that'll shell out $32,000 for a luxury ride like a Magnum R/T. IMO you need to earn something like this. If you have things lof this magnitude given to you you're never going to learn the value of them. It's also obvious that the cost of driving and insuring you for this car isn't a factor either since it'll be on your dad's dime.

I'm glad my parents let me find out the value of things for myself rather than just giving them to me.

Best of luck with your Magnum....you're going to need it.

-G-

 

Since it is just a fantasy anyway why not get a Viper? We used to call one toke over the line... I am not what sure what they call it today. I 'll put this in the same category as "What should I spend my lottery winnings on ???

IF you want to dream, dream big, like Jay Leno and his collection... Wait that's real.

 

Asgard_thor I gotta ask, which flavor of the Magie, SXT, R/T or SRT8?

 

Well, I was talking about this to my dad, and he agreed with you....I'll start off driving our 4 cylinder Stratus, to school, and when I and Him feel im up to the challenge, I will drive the magnum

 

Your dad's a smart man. Take your time and learn to drive, and i mean learn what to watch for, the control of a car is the easy part. Learning what the other clowns on the road will do is the biggest part of making a good driver.

 

Alright