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Miles 02-12-2015 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11323213)
oh boy - Dual Clutch too. :wayne:

The real DCT, a little more power are pretty damn nice adds plus the unique looks. Also has an overboost for when you stomp on it gives you lb-ft of torque for 7 sec. Seems like former model depreciation has hit these nicely for BRC.

Big plus to me at least is I prefer driving something a little unique and the 335is is not common at all.

Simply Red 02-12-2015 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 11323226)
The real DCT, a little more power are pretty damn nice adds plus the unique looks. Also has an overboost for when you stomp on it gives you lb-ft of torque for 7 sec. Seems like former model depreciation has hit these nicely for BRC.

Big plus to me at least is I prefer driving something a little unique and the 335is is not common at all.

true.

Miles 02-12-2015 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11323220)
Here's a bad pic of the Challenger. They haven't even really processed the car into the lot yet.

Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

BigRedChief 02-12-2015 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 11323230)
Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

0-60 in 6 seconds. The 335 I drove today was 4.5 seconds.

Miles 02-12-2015 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11323214)
you tune that DCT - and then you're talking - wow - that would be a GREAT platform for a tune.

Tuned a bit from BMW already. For us mortals that is good enough and keeps the warranty working.

Miles 02-12-2015 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11323232)
0-60 in 6 seconds. The 335 I drove today was 4.5 seconds.

Imagine you noticed 6 vs 4.5 is a pretty big difference.

BigRedChief 02-12-2015 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 11323235)
Imagine you noticed 6 vs 4.5 is a pretty big difference.

Not even close. Just like the handling and ride.

Miles 02-12-2015 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11323239)
Not even close. Just like the handling and ride.

For me at least I have found on a daily drive basis that a great balance of sport handling/ride (basically the chassis) is what I think I may enjoy most combined with short burst from the throttle and making the worst of MPG. Where something like a 3/4 series coupe tends to shine even though it is also very quick in a straight line.

Miles 02-12-2015 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11323205)
This one or Bearcat's?

That M4 still sounds weird. Though partially saying that to not want one yet.

Bearcat 02-12-2015 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 11323243)
For me at least I have found on a daily drive basis that a great balance of sport handling/ride (basically the chassis) is what I think I may enjoy most combined with short burst from the throttle and making the worst of MPG. Where something like a 3/4 series coupe tends to shine even though it is also very quick in a straight line.

I imagine I'll spend weeks in the different drive modes figuring out if they make a difference, either on their own or in the way I drive. Based on stuff posted online, I think at worst I'll get the same ~21mpg with the 235 than I get now, but should actually see a ~3mpg improvement, which would be fantastic.

HemiEd 02-12-2015 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 11323230)
Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

The 5.7 Hemi is plenty for me, just south of 400 hp and I have seen as high as 28 mpg actual

kccrow 02-12-2015 06:34 PM

Have you tested out a Lexus RC 350 yet?

Also, what about a Cadillac ATS with the 3.6L V6?

lewdog 02-12-2015 07:18 PM

My father-in-law is selling his 2005 Mustang GT that he has modified with after-market rims, lowered and magnaflow exhaust among other things I probably don't know about. He's done car shows in a few states with it. Always garaged and only driven in the summers up in Montana. Figured I'd drop this here since the OP had same year Stang.

A whopping 14,000 miles!!!!!!!!! She's a beauty. Looking to get around $18k out of it.


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...5/mustang2.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g..._5/Mustang.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...5/mustang3.jpg

BigRedChief 02-12-2015 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd (Post 11324122)
The 5.7 Hemi is plenty for me, just south of 400 hp and I have seen as high as 28 mpg actual

It's going to cost me $175 a month in insurance to get the 8 cylinder. And I'm not really that interested in going fast. Just get up on the on ramp and around big ass tractor trailers.

What do you think Hemi-Ed? I trust your opinion. In 2015, is the Challenger the best of the retro muscle cars?

mlyonsd 02-12-2015 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 11324556)
It's going to cost me $175 a month in insurance to get the 8 cylinder. And I'm not really that interested in going fast. Just get up on the on ramp and around big ass tractor trailers.

What do you think Hemi-Ed? I trust your opinion. In 2015, is the Challenger the best of the retro muscle cars?

You buy an automatic Challenger and I'll always consider you a pussy. :p


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