This Dodge Challenger GT is Absolute Garbage

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024

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  • @christocr
    @christocr Před 3 měsíci +70

    I wouldn't trade my Challenger SXT for five of your 4-door VW Golfs.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      What do you like about it?

    • @christocr
      @christocr Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@cooltigerdude Looks nice, drives nice, decent gas mileage, always gets compliments. Other than the fact that my Mustang GT is a V8, has a standard trans, and is more fun to drive, I actually kind of prefer my Challenger SXT in other ways. I will admit that I sometimes wish it was a V8 R/T or Hellcat--but that feeling goes away when I consider that the SXT is better on gas and is AWD, which is much better on snowy winter roads around here. Besides, I have the Mustang GT for "fun driving." That said, if Dodge would have made an AWD R/T, I'd probably have gotten that.
      I will admit that I'm biased. I do not like 4-door cars. My favs are Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, Corvette, Nissan Z, Toyota Supra, Mazda Miata, etc. I'd love to have a new Nissan Z. I just think they are about the best looking small sports car out there right now.

    • @stylenacs9268
      @stylenacs9268 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Same haha, my SXT gets me through. None of what was said is that big of deal to me.

  • @MrGtxconv68
    @MrGtxconv68 Před 3 měsíci +44

    We understand you like your Radio Flyer little boy wagon! The Challenger is a MAN’s car! Not a little boy wimp car!

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      I am sorry I hurt your feelings and you feel the need to attack my masculinity. I'd love to hear you address the opinions and criticisms I have.

    • @billhamilton7524
      @billhamilton7524 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude Dude you said make fun of you ,,stop being a girly boy

  • @kingbryant5673
    @kingbryant5673 Před 4 měsíci +55

    Im not a fan of the challenger gt but god damn you couldn't nitpick any more. It was genuinely annoying

    • @blest5132
      @blest5132 Před 3 měsíci

      he's a VW driving soyboi 🤷‍♂

  • @homewithbuddy8510
    @homewithbuddy8510 Před 4 měsíci +51

    I couldnt hear the review over all wining.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +3

      *whining
      And yes, I never said it was a review

    • @____KB
      @____KB Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@cooltigerdude The title says it all lol--nothing about reviewing the car. I have an SRT and I love it. Yet... there are a ton of nitpicks that I could make as well.

  • @retro440
    @retro440 Před 3 měsíci +23

    Don't like your Dodge?? Then, drive your VW. There, I solved your gripes.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Did you watch the video? It's a rental car

  • @72442conv
    @72442conv Před 3 měsíci +17

    That is a base Challenger, it is supposed to be cheap and not very fast. You get the good looks of the platform, the comfortable front seats, usable rear seats, decent fuel economy, and acceptable performance. The Challenger is not the Dodge sport car, nor was it ever supposed to be a sports car, their sports car is the Viper. This is their muscle car, but in a very base version, like a base V6 mustang. Yes, the car is huge for what it is and has poor use of all that real estate. A used 2017 Mustang GT would be a much better car, and so would a used 2017 Challenger Scat pack 392 , or better yet a used 2017 Charger Scat Pack 392 that has 4 doors and a completely adequate rear seat for adults. The Charger Scat pack would run right there with the Mustang GT and it would be 10 times more practical and even the Challenger Scat Pack 392 would still be way more practical than a Mustang GT. There is a reason why the Dodge Challenger outsold the Ford Mustang in 2021 and 2022, they are just bigger cars with more way room, they are more comfortable, they have a real usable trunk, and a usable rear seat, plus they look great.

  • @romeoandrada8966
    @romeoandrada8966 Před 3 měsíci +14

    I'm not a dodge challenger but a chevy camaro guy but it seems quite obvious that you are not doing a review but just showing your hate for this car. You are not force to buy or like this car. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder my friend..

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      It's not a review nor did I ever say it was. It's just me shitting on an atrocious $34k car.

  • @bobafittness1346
    @bobafittness1346 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Stopped watching after he said owning a Golf

  • @vanadrian5408
    @vanadrian5408 Před 3 měsíci +9

    I can not take advice from someone thinks the golf is better than the challenger.

  • @moth450
    @moth450 Před 3 měsíci +9

    For a second he looked like a real man sitting in the dodge. He has to be low t

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      I am sorry I hurt your feelings and you feel the need to attack my masculinity. I'd love to hear you address the opinions and criticisms I have.

  • @williamsager1238
    @williamsager1238 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I can’t watch all this video .. get him a diaper change !!!

  • @willramirez75
    @willramirez75 Před 4 měsíci +35

    Is this a sellout Doug demuro wish version?

  • @EduardoSanchez-un2hh
    @EduardoSanchez-un2hh Před 3 měsíci +9

    Main reason to buy the GT, it gets the same attention as the V8

    • @kimberlee_kd
      @kimberlee_kd Před měsícem +3

      Agreed. I’m a long-distance daily driver. Over half of my commute involves hills. At the end of my daily commute, my Challenger shows 30-32 MPG, sometimes 33. Those who like the Challenger ‘look’, just see a Challenger, not baseline or high-trim. I see my 32.0 MPG!❤

  • @Miri_1480
    @Miri_1480 Před 3 měsíci +6

    So funny. I had the exact opposite reaction after renting an SXT. Loved it and am planning to buy one. I’ve had plenty of VWs and loved my GLI but several had issues with the radio unit shutting off while driving and the HVAC clogging up, smelling horrible. The interior of a Challenger isn’t where it’s at. It’s the drivetrain and the smooth cruiser style. I bet you had more ppl noticing you in the Challenger than in the GTI. Muscle cars aren’t for everybody just like hot hatches might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

  • @georgemckenna4911
    @georgemckenna4911 Před 2 měsíci +3

    All his from a guy that drives a VW.
    Good to give a review, but to be so vulgar and negative is a little much
    If you had any history, or any real idea of what this car is your would know it is not a sports car, hence the name GT.
    Grand Tourer.
    Great for what it is ment to be.
    Before you were around, the brand had a more pedsertian version, the SE. This was for the folks that wanted the looks of the car with out the grunt a Hemi car produced.
    It was a gentilemans GT.
    So with all his said, if you need a card to impail you too the seat, get a Hellcat or whatever version of the top and Challengers available to do so.
    If you want the looks but no bruit, get the GT or SXT. Every cars is not for everybody.

  • @dennismack9335
    @dennismack9335 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Yup, the Golf is a real chick magnet!

  • @masterkevj23503
    @masterkevj23503 Před 4 měsíci +6

    That’s a very base GT. There are upgraded interiors and an upgraded infotainment option that is updated. You just have to be a big car kind of person. My interior is very high quality.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci

      Yo thanks for the info! That's good to know there are upgrade options for the infotainment. I'm glad you have the good interior! :)

  • @sjcea0512
    @sjcea0512 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Because it's a challenger , and this is not their performance car. This is the budget Challenger

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +5

      True but regardless, I focused mostly on interior useability. As I understand, the infotainment is largely the same across all the models. Scatpack and Demon included

  • @jgboys1
    @jgboys1 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I had 2 of them, one rear wheel drive and an AWD one. I never had an issue with either one and I loved the big comfortable ride. Ate bumps on the road like a luxury car. I have a Wide Body Challenger now. It’s nice and has plenty of power put the suspension is definitely more aggressive and stiffer. I’m 6’2 so being a big car is what I love about it.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the perspective! Glad the wide body is treating you well

    • @kimberlee_kd
      @kimberlee_kd Před měsícem

      The wide-body is beautiful!👍🏼Everyone has something they love about a product.

  • @RydinginStyle72
    @RydinginStyle72 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Lol. No hope for kids these days. It's just a cool looking car. Awd for northerners. It's just cool. Nobody sees vw cars. They see sexy Challengers. Lol

  • @richardreynolds9985
    @richardreynolds9985 Před 3 měsíci +3

    It's a muscle car not a Porsche

  • @josephterrell2835
    @josephterrell2835 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Because the Challenger is as close to a classic American muscle car as you can get in 2024.
    Thats really the entire draw. The heavy, inconvenient visibility styling is part of that.
    The V6 is largely for beating insurance payments but having the look.
    Many of the complaints are valid to be sure.
    Visibility is trash, materials are very basic on this model you are in.
    Car is heavy and low. Doors are super long and open wide.
    Couldn't be more opposite the boxy, lightweight Golf so had to feel completely strange to drive.
    But others are completely on your lack of understanding of the car and its features which is understandable because it was a temp solution not something you researched and bought. Uconnect offers a lot of settings and features you had no clue about.
    The v6 pentastar is a really good motor. Ultra reliable up to 250K miles.
    But not a true sports car motor unless you unlock it with 6k-7k RIPP turbochargers.
    Anyone buying a 2017 mustang GT is on crack though. There is about a 90% chance that car has been driven like hell and resold as it falls apart.
    I say this as having a 1985 GT 5.0 as my first car and love. I also blew that motor and 2 clutches but I was 16 when I got it.....
    NEVER buy used sports cars unless you know and trust the owner.
    There are things I did in that GT 5.0 I won't confess until judgement day.
    A 50-dollar throttle controller upgrade will get a base v6GT to do well below 6 in 0-60. By well below I mean 5.7/5.8 lol.
    There are a ton of videos on that for others here that actually want to learn.
    For 2K in upgrades the v6 can beat the basest stock v8 and not have the 150 extra a month premium on insurance.
    STOCK::
    3.5 2009-2010 7.5-7.8 sec. 15.7-16.0 sec.
    3.6 2011-2023 6.1-6.2 sec. 14.5-14.8 sec.
    5.7 2009-2023 4.9-5.0 sec. 13.4-13.6 sec.
    6.1 2008-2010 4.7 sec. 13.1 sec.
    6.4 2011-2023 4.2-4.5 sec. 12.5-12.9 sec.
    6.2 2015-2023 3.6-3.7 sec. 11.2-11.5 sec.
    1320 SP 2014 3.8 sec. 11.7 sec.
    Redeye 2019-2023 3.4-3.5 sec. 10.8-11.1 sec.
    Superstock 2020-2023 3.25 sec. 10.5 sec.
    Demon 2018 2.3 sec. 9.65 sec.
    Demon 170 E85 2023 1.66 sec. 8.91 sec.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Ah thanks for the insight! I'm curious on some of the uconnect settings I missed. I thought I went through it thoroughly but I'm sure I missed some things

    • @ajpredatorwolf6435
      @ajpredatorwolf6435 Před 4 měsíci

      Lol what the insurance is the same as the v8 glad to know you never owned a v6 challenger cuz they the same price as the v8 lol nice try though

    • @josephterrell2835
      @josephterrell2835 Před 4 měsíci

      shared links to what you missed but sadly that link is gone. perhaps not allowed to share outside links. @@cooltigerdude

    • @josephterrell2835
      @josephterrell2835 Před 4 měsíci

      Hilarious because literally every word of your response is false, and it keeps blocking or deleting my comments so that misinformation exists for zero reason. 3 minutes on the internet will tell you the base v8 costs 20% more to insure than the base v6. Which I know because I have paid insurance for 3 years including yearly comparison shopping on a v8 charger for my daughter who I am trying to get into a newer v6. @@ajpredatorwolf6435

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Try it now ​@@josephterrell2835

  • @ManiacalManiac
    @ManiacalManiac Před 3 měsíci +2

    Imagine comparing a golf to a challenger despite choosing the lowest level challenger. This dude has never owned a Muscle car before. Lets see a golf to R/T, scat pack, or demon review and then see what the review is like. I cant imagine javing soft hands like this guy.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      This Challenger MSRP's for $34,000 and I bought my Golf R for $33,500, hence the comparison.
      I suggest moisturizer if you have rough hands! It helps a lot

  • @16Shaker
    @16Shaker Před 3 měsíci +3

    This from Motor Trend Magazine. 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S test car-which sits at the bottom of the lineup below the GTI 40th Anniversary Edition, GTI SE, and GTI Autobahn-came, as mentioned, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. That's a rare treat in the car-testing world these days. As noted up top, this 3,110-pound hatchback launched from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, and it completed the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds at 99.1 mph. I dont know what model Golf you have 2023 a VW GTI R will get you into the 0 to 60 in the 4 second range but your talking the price of a Challenger Scat Pack. Some VW Golfs might be faster and handle better but they are ugly. Golf looks like every other car like it on the road so no one really notices them. If you want a fast Challenger you buy a Scat Pack or a Hellcat.

  • @Penske_Logistics_Roseburg-Ore
    @Penske_Logistics_Roseburg-Ore Před 3 měsíci +2

    The dodge Challenger is not a Sports car, it is a muscle car, there is a difference between a Muscle car and the sports car.

  • @elektrosmokes1911
    @elektrosmokes1911 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Don't quit your day job, homeboy. Time to go back to the drawing board.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Too late. Subscribe for more of me shitting on cars!

    • @elektrosmokes1911
      @elektrosmokes1911 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude I'm not really in to that, man. I'm more of a piss man myself.

  • @sokolmalsija643
    @sokolmalsija643 Před měsícem +1

    I buy potato chips today, and was toy car inside bigger than your golf .

  • @johnalptekin
    @johnalptekin Před 3 měsíci +11

    I was planning to finance a $35k base challenger at 33% APR today, but then I watched this video - thanks for the content, cooltigerdude!

  • @sliknik1025
    @sliknik1025 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I can see why you have so many negative things to say about this car, as you’re coming from a Golf R. But this car is a throwback to old school muscle cars, and that’s why people love it. What you had there was basically a base model V6 with sport package. MSRP is pretty high, I agree, but a lot of these V6 cars are being sold with big discounts and to rental car companies. I’ve seen these cars with $10k discounts for years. From base SXT to Scat Pack. For $25k, I think it’s a great brand new car. Yes it’s outdated inside, but it’s a pretty comfortable cruiser that has decent power and fuel economy, and has full warranty. Before Covid you could buy a brand new Scat Pack with Plus package that adds leather and other things for under $40k, with discounts. Those were the best days to buy these cars. I’ve never owned a Challenger, but I had a Charger Hellcat for 5 years and after I sold it 2 years ago I decided to get a Scat Pack recently. I love these cars. I had a rental V8 RT last year, base model. The factory active exhaust was the best part about that car. Suspension was nice and soft as it didn’t have sport package. Wasn’t very fast but fast enough, with great sound. I loved it. I personally wouldn’t buy a car like this without factory leather heated and ventilated seats and bigger 8.4 inch screen (but even a bit smaller screen like the one in your car has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so that’s already a big plus). I completely get why a car like this is not for everyone, but a lot of people are not as picky as you are, and are very happy with their Charger or Challenger. I suggest you get to drive one of these cars (Charger or Challenger) with a V8, that has factory active exhaust (if I’m not mistaken RT got it in 2018, but Scats and Hellcats all have it standard since day one). You might change your opinion about these cars.

    • @sliknik1025
      @sliknik1025 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Also, I’ve never had an issue with my cars always go to FM after I turn them off and back on. If I was playing music through Bluetooth or USB, it would always stay that way until I change it myself. And if I’m not mistaken, you can change how long the power stays on after you turn the car off in settings. Btw all 2 door cars have big doors to make it easier for people to get in the back.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the perspective! I'm sure I'd love a V8 model a lot more.

  • @pattalkstoparakeets2235
    @pattalkstoparakeets2235 Před 3 měsíci +3

    On the trunk, you need to work out more. Practice lifting the trunk, over and over, and it will feel begin to feel light. You will also look ridiculous in your driveway while doing so.

  • @josephreed2102
    @josephreed2102 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I can't believe the trouble your having with uconnect considering it's one of the easiest ones in the car industry to manipulate

  • @pr33tu_
    @pr33tu_ Před 4 měsíci +4

    Never liked a video so fast

  • @sim170on
    @sim170on Před 4 měsíci +6

    This gotta be a joke, right? Almost every aspect of this car is critisized by you because of your high standards. Of course the Dodge Challenger GT is not a perfect all-round car but so is your Golf. Which is, btw, a joke to compare to a Dodge Challenger, because these are 2 whole different cars. My question is, since I heard some other guy in the comments say he couldnt hear the review over all that whining, why even bother making a video about the car? So much effort and time just for telling people this car is shitty because of your high standards. I mean, of course, this car is big and everyone, literally everyone knows that when buying a Dodge Challenger. Just unnecessary your comment at this point.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci

      Yep. You got it! Doug Demuro intro, shitting on a base model car, etc....
      It's a joke

  • @calibillz2855
    @calibillz2855 Před 4 měsíci +13

    as a car salesman never buys these cars used.. only buy brand new off the dodge dealership..lotta these cars get repo from yound guys that dog the living 💩 outta the motor even though it sounds good at 20k or 40k miles on the ODM but they are some hard miles on it..

    • @392JeffGordon
      @392JeffGordon Před 3 měsíci +2

      lmao we already know

    • @MrWoods82
      @MrWoods82 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@392JeffGordondamn its like that? Wow the internet smh

    • @srtdetonator5272
      @srtdetonator5272 Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah, and car salesmen are honest😅

  • @dayquancollins2531
    @dayquancollins2531 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The challenger is a Big Man's coupe lol being 6'3 and 208 pounds it's perfect

  • @robsolf
    @robsolf Před 4 měsíci +2

    Dodge GT anything is hot garbage. They're essentially all the bulk and terrible ergonomics but none of the fun. What's the point of having a Challenger if you can get pwned by any rental car at Hertz?

    • @theparagon4550
      @theparagon4550 Před 3 měsíci +2

      The reason I bought a GT is because I deal with Canadian winters. So I needed a car I could drive year round. At the same time, I’m a fan of the Challenger history, fan of muscle cars and its styling, and I don’t care about racing. Just wanted to cruise around. So for me and probably a lot of other people, it was the perfect option.

  • @dejanuzelac2234
    @dejanuzelac2234 Před 27 dny +1

    By yourself a civic ..thats best for you

  • @masterkevj23503
    @masterkevj23503 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Also I’ll say the suspension kinda kicks in when you push it. I take fast turns all the time it’s fun and the traction control knows how to keep it in line even if you’re a newbie with it. Don’t try on wet pavement though. I actually prefer the ride of a base SXT it’s a true cruiser and much softer. If you have long commutes it eats up the highway and 30mpg. No gripes here just seemed like an honest review.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci

      I was definitely a newbie with it. Good to know it handles well when pushed! Thank you for the quality comment and insights

    • @Coonazz791
      @Coonazz791 Před 3 měsíci

      ⁠you also are comparing the handling to a sports or pony car. A muscle car isn’t going to handle like a sports or pony car or like your Goff. You’re also comparing stiffer sports suspension to you tiny Goff that is in no way sporty.
      If you like driving a chick’s car, then more power to ya. But don’t bash something you don’t understand.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The driving portion was around 9% of the total video. I'd love to hear your thoughts on my other findings instead of being defensive and attacking my masculinity!

  • @AK.__
    @AK.__ Před 3 měsíci +1

    I even didn't watch the video. According comments it all about wining and bragging over 2-doors sedan by someone who rather would drive compact SUV than American sedan. There is no point in it. I think we can conclude the channel.

  • @jedijazz
    @jedijazz Před 3 měsíci +1

    The Dodge Challenger is a modern muscle car and I'm not sure you have a grasp of that concept. You would hate the Camaro's interior with even less visibility or room for someone your size. Muscle cars aren't for you. Which is fine. It's not garbage, especially for a base model Challenger GT. Just spend a few hours researching muscle cars someday.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Did you watch the video? I wasn't dissing all muscle cars, just how poorly designed this specific Dodge Challenger is. I get muscle cars are big and brawny but that doesn't mean they have to be poorly designed from UX standpoint

  • @392scatpack3
    @392scatpack3 Před 4 měsíci +8

    That's a girl charger you are comparing apples to oranges. You drive a fart can.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +5

      True but regardless, I focused mostly on interior useability. As I understand, the infotainment is largely the same across all the models. Scatpack and Demon included

    • @carsaregood911
      @carsaregood911 Před 3 měsíci

      And you drive a boat, what's your point?

    • @392scatpack3
      @392scatpack3 Před 3 měsíci

      @@carsaregood911 and I drive a boat that will run 11.50 at the track and faster when I spray it.none race car guy. My point is is a f****** girl car just like a f****** fart can

    • @392scatpack3
      @392scatpack3 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@carsaregood911 one more thing I got a fox body 2. Build by my hands they run 10 o. So I think I know a little bit more about cars than you do. Scrub sitting on the passenger side.

    • @carsaregood911
      @carsaregood911 Před 3 měsíci

      @@392scatpack3 wow so cool

  • @Quebecmike80
    @Quebecmike80 Před 2 měsíci +1

    lol the dude drives a hairdresser car. Your opinion is null and void.

  • @grego7345
    @grego7345 Před 3 měsíci +5

    You call the Challenger a POS...did you say you own a Volkswagen?😂

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yep. I wouldn't recommend renting a German car because it will ruin any American car for you

    • @Coonazz791
      @Coonazz791 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdudebahahahaha! You realize VW’s are much less reliable than Dodge right? 😂

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Oh 100%. It's easy for Dodge to be reliable when they haven't updated any of their platforms in like 12 years 😂
      Turns out making 12 year old cars is more reliable than actually innovating and building good products.

    • @Coonazz791
      @Coonazz791 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude yet they were extremely popular cars the entire time they were out. Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean they are crap.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The fact that they are so popular baffles me since they are such atrocious vehicles.
      This whole video and discussion is just my opinion. It's remarkable that no one is actually able to refute the gripes and deficits I discuss.
      Your last two comments are based on logical fallacies. The bandwagon fallacy and red herring.

  • @ThomasCary-l4u
    @ThomasCary-l4u Před 3 dny

    Did you BUY this CAR sight unseen ? I here you complaining about things that you don't like about this car , didn't you test drive this 2022 Dodge Challenger GT and look this car over before you decided to buy it ? , you are the type of person that probably should have rented different cars before you decided to buy one to make sure that you like it . i had rented a Black 2022 Dodge Challenger from Enterprise and it was a SXT and there was nothing wrong with that car, i had that car for almost 3 months . My 2005 Toyota Matrix that i had since it was new and it was 18 years old when it was totaled by the Insurance Company after an accident and had been hit on the right rear door and quarter panel and axle , but i bought the parts i needed from the Auto-Recycling Yard AKA The Junkyard and had it fixed and put it back on the road since it only had just over 130,000 miles on it . i bought a brand new 2023 Dodge Challenger GT Plus in Sublime Green LAST CALL on June 2 nd, 2024 . Now as for the size of the car . A Toyota Matrix and a VW Golf are Front Wheel drive cars remember they are a lot smaller also . The Dodge Challenger is a Rear Wheel drive car and it is a lot Bigger and handles quite differently from Front Wheel drive cars and those of us who drive these cars have to be very careful when turning especially when the road is wet as the rear wheels can lose there grip on the road and spin on the wet pavement( unless you have a POSI type Differential or All Wheel Drive as far as i know) and Front Wheel drive cars tires can also lose there grip on the road and spin too ,but they are a lot easier to get them back under control . This 2023 Dodge Challenger GT Plus is my very first Muscle Car that i have ever had and i will be 63 in a few days . I am very happy with my 2023 Last Call Dodge Challenger GT Plus . Always remember that any bigger car is wider and is also longer in the front when compared to our small cars that we drive around . In closing if you really don't like your 2022 Dodge Challenger GT you should sell it to a private party or go to a dealership and trade it in and get a car that you are going to be happy with that's all i can tell you . Now you might take a loss , but that's better than driving around in a car that you don't like anyway . I am very happy with my 2023 Sublime Green Dodge Challenger GT Plus . I haven't owned a rear wheel drive car in 14 years and my last one was a 1965 Lincoln Continental Limousine I should have kept that car . We all have said that about cars that we have owned . Right

  • @austinpowers6260
    @austinpowers6260 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I rented a V6 challenger once it indeed was garbage. Slow, bad fuel economy, poor visibility, impossible to park.

    • @rustypliers74
      @rustypliers74 Před 4 měsíci +7

      You don’t know how to drive then

    • @austinpowers6260
      @austinpowers6260 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@rustypliers74 I guess we found the V6 challenger owner lol

    • @kevinp7519
      @kevinp7519 Před 4 měsíci +4

      I have owned a V6 not bad at all

  • @Lord-Snowflake
    @Lord-Snowflake Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yes, it is.

  • @esteban1487
    @esteban1487 Před 3 měsíci

    You didn't cover the power train, which is really the best part of that car. Big naturally aspirated V6 coupled to a butter smooth ZF transmission. I guess you're right, this isn't really a review, just some "guy" whining about a car.

  • @pdornelas8227
    @pdornelas8227 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Go back to your car then ! This is a racer car or get s charger nothing wrong with the car

  • @JD-wm4uv
    @JD-wm4uv Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think it's a nice car imo. This guy should be glad he has a new car geez my cars 13 years old runs great but needs some basic maintenance and paint job is really bad

  • @Tigermund3
    @Tigermund3 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Theres a dedicated mute button to shut the FM radio up when you turn on the car lmaaoo

  • @mrhollywood0071
    @mrhollywood0071 Před 13 dny

    You need to learn the difference between a muscle car and a sport's car, since you drive a match box...

  • @jimothycurrie.5285
    @jimothycurrie.5285 Před dnem

    yeah I sort of Agree as well by the looks of the Car it's small and uncomfortable too me honestly I don't blame tall people and I am 5'8.

  • @tingokuman
    @tingokuman Před 3 měsíci +1

    Challenger drivers don't Drink La Croix. 😂😂 He probably drinks bud light too. I leased a Volkswagen in desperation during the chip shortage late 2021. It was a good little car but it's a girls car. My sister has it now. Went right back to my Manly Challenger which I have 3 of. 💪🏾😤💪🏾😤

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      How do you know I drink La Croix lmao? 😂

  • @chrisfrank8413
    @chrisfrank8413 Před 3 měsíci +2

    If you had a brain, you'd know it's based off the Chrysler 300/Charger which was a whole cloth lift from the Mercedes '95-'03 full size E-class, when MBZ owned Chrysler. It's not a 'Sports Car', it's a Muscle car, albeit, the GT awd is basically ansering a question nobody asked. want to race an American Sports car? Try the Mustang GT. It'll kick the teeth down you little golf throat.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      I don't understand this comment. Okay? It's not a sports car. Still doesn't change it's an overpriced, garbage vehicle.

    • @chrisfrank8413
      @chrisfrank8413 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude Is this the only one?

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      It's the most egregious in my opinion. There's a reason why they have to sell them so far under MSRP these days.

    • @chrisfrank8413
      @chrisfrank8413 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude Obviously you know nothing.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@chrisfrank8413 for sure! Thanks for the input man

  • @mikecece947
    @mikecece947 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Guy has 166 subscribers... expert??? LMAO

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Damn, I'm sorry again it hurt your feelings. I just drove a rental car for a few weeks and wanted to share my thoughts

  • @mattop251
    @mattop251 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Looks like it's early 2000's all over again.

  • @squidishtendencies1523
    @squidishtendencies1523 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I was waiting for the quirks and features

  • @GortOnEarth
    @GortOnEarth Před 3 měsíci +1

    15 Minutes of absolute garbage, comparing a Golf R to a Challenger GT, yea you really know your car stuff...

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. The main reason for the comparison is that I got my Golf R for $33,500 and this Challenger was $34,000k new.

    • @GortOnEarth
      @GortOnEarth Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude Didn't hurt my feelings, I wouldn't own a Dodge Challenger GT anyway ... just my intelligence thinking your review was subjective, my mistake.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      @@GortOnEarth it's not a review nor did I ever say it was.

  • @esteban1487
    @esteban1487 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I've never seensuch a whiny Gen Z review.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      It's not a review nor did I say it was one. It's just me shitting on an atrocious $34,000 MSRP car

    • @esteban1487
      @esteban1487 Před 3 měsíci

      @cooltigerdude Of course it's a review. A bad one.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Lol whatever you want to believe, man. I challenge you to find anywhere where I say it's a review.
      It's just a list of all the gripes I have with the car. I took out all the good things I had to say about the car.

    • @esteban1487
      @esteban1487 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude How utterly useless.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      @@esteban1487 Exactly! Thanks for the feedback, man!

  • @danschwartz1908
    @danschwartz1908 Před 3 měsíci

    As others have pointed out, you cant compare a golf to a challenger. This is a base muscle styled car. It has the looks of the Hemi but with lower interior parts and features. No one would ever cross shop this car with a golf. But I bet the Challenger outlives the golf long term.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The point was is that the Challenger GT is very overpriced for what you get. I bought my Golf R for $33,500

    • @danschwartz1908
      @danschwartz1908 Před 3 měsíci

      But you get them new in upper $20's now new. No one is paying msrp today. It's not a sports car.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      @@danschwartz1908 This is true. I still stand by the point they are overpriced

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The fact they sell for so much lower than MSRP just reinforces the fact they are overpriced from Dodge.

    • @danschwartz1908
      @danschwartz1908 Před 3 měsíci

      You can say thesame for almost a vehicle today. Go price out an F150 or any SUV for that matter. All are overpriced

  • @RedLeo-pf9yo
    @RedLeo-pf9yo Před 3 měsíci +2

    Well, the exterior looks good, but the interior looks very bland.

    • @richardhammill3213
      @richardhammill3213 Před 3 měsíci

      This guy should be banned from posting reviews of anything! What a whinefest of a ‘review’. I don’t own a Challenger because I had the good sense to rent a Challenger from Enterprise way back when and drive the thing for a few days - visibility sucked for me also - so I moved on, duh! I do have a 2013 300C AWD with the 5.7 and love the car.I rented one and drove that model also before buying it.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's not a review nor did I ever say it was one.

  • @jeffgibson8104
    @jeffgibson8104 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What qualities you to do a car review ? This is just your opinion which just sounds like a lot of whining 👎🏾

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +2

      It's not a car review nor have I ever said it was. It's just me shitting on an overpriced car

  • @juliussimmons4512
    @juliussimmons4512 Před 3 měsíci

    You're using your golf as a reference. Dude seriously grow some.

  • @jessicaphoenix1312
    @jessicaphoenix1312 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I try to keep it positive and not crap another people's cars, but a Dodge Charger or Challenger just nausiates me. Not only do they weigh a ton and are "flex" cars, not musclecars like a mustang - but undercover cops drive Chargers and pull people over. I just don't like the car and add that sneaky crap to the equation: Dodge=

    • @lego4virgo
      @lego4virgo Před 3 měsíci +1

      Actually...Mustangs and Camaros are 'pony cars', and even the first gen Challenger, in 1970, was pony car-ish. Now, the new Challenger is bigger than its predecessor, and is more of a GT or 'Grand Touring' car. Just get in, point to where you want to go, and go. Also, since you're upset about undercover cops--many states are now switching to using the new Ford Mustang as an interceptor, so my advice is to drive nice.

  • @brandons5830
    @brandons5830 Před 26 dny

    The golf and la croix in the trunk already told me all I needed to know about this review. Get your t levels checked come back and review a real challenger

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 26 dny

      I am sorry I hurt your feelings and you feel the need to attack my masculinity. I'd love to hear you address the opinions and criticisms I have.

  • @jamesmyers9285
    @jamesmyers9285 Před 3 měsíci

    You are nuts! I wouldn't buy another Volkswagen product, especially the POS 2022 Audi A6.

  • @Jeff-sp7bg
    @Jeff-sp7bg Před 3 měsíci

    Id rather drive this than a vw golf that will grenade guaranteed

  • @Zelphaze
    @Zelphaze Před 4 měsíci +3

    i still drive my 2002 honda civic #RELIABLE #FUCKDODGE

  • @carlwilkins9869
    @carlwilkins9869 Před 2 měsíci

    After trying to be a ripoff Doug Demuro, I instantly stopped watching.

  • @maxrx7
    @maxrx7 Před 3 měsíci +1

    horrible mic

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      100% agree. It's some shitty lavaliere mic I got from Amazon. I tried to fix the sound in post but I couldn't do much.
      Definitely a learning lesson for the future to do some sound checks

  • @Preditor65
    @Preditor65 Před 3 měsíci

    3/4s of the golf motor is made out of plastic. See ya in a couple years and tell me how many water-pumps or thermostat housings you have replaced. Your car is also a giant piece of junk. I have own 3 so trust me I know.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Yep! No secret the water pumps tend to fail. Luckily I'm still on my original one on my 2018 with 57k miles.
      VW has an extended warranty claim that covers it for 8 years 80,000 miles.
      Thanks for sharing your input!

  • @ReplayRoyalty
    @ReplayRoyalty Před 2 měsíci +1

    I understand 100 why you dont like the car. I honestly liked hearing your perspective, because most the things you saw as a negative i love and would hate to live without.
    I love my huge heavy challenger, with is nose dive and body roll. The interior is so nice and clean but i can always personalise and make better.
    I would have honestly spend so much of my time and money just to make my car as nice as it is stock, so most other things are just a plus and i could only go up lol. And i have a 19 sxt rwd with pitch black paint. (Lower trim than gt)
    I could go on for days.
    I love those big old school cars.
    I understand why ppl love the small sports cars as well though. Its good to know the things you like, plus the things you dont, and every car enthuist should get to vibe with a certain car they love in thier life.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Omg thank you for such a thoughtful comment. To each their own, right? I'm glad you love your car and I hope it treats you well :)

  • @imatoastydino
    @imatoastydino Před měsícem

    Brother ughh brother what is that

  • @in-sam-ity8375
    @in-sam-ity8375 Před 4 měsíci

    More car reviews pls!
    Also I cannot believe you didn't mention the houndstooth pattern on the seats.

  • @392JeffGordon
    @392JeffGordon Před 3 měsíci +1

    so what do you think about the scat pack?

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Never driven one. Hope the interior is nicer than GT

    • @392JeffGordon
      @392JeffGordon Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude I think they have the same design

    • @bbc_junior4863
      @bbc_junior4863 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@cooltigerdudeIt’s a muscle car not a luxury car. Maybe a chrysler 300 would be more your style. My dad rented one and it was pretty nice.

  • @w.a.mproductionsinc9340
    @w.a.mproductionsinc9340 Před 3 měsíci

    The Challenger is a Throw Back if you know anything about the Muscle car era all of those cars were full size large with large motors. In that respect Dodge kept it real. Please don't compare a Muscle car with a Golf smh.

  • @realSethMeyers
    @realSethMeyers Před 4 měsíci +3

    Why are you expecting quality and logical design from a Chrysler product?

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I wasn't expecting it to be this bad lol

    • @realSethMeyers
      @realSethMeyers Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@cooltigerdude haha well now you know

  • @johnrobinson7242
    @johnrobinson7242 Před 3 měsíci +1

    They don't call them muscle cars for nothing. Start working out... so you have the strength to open your trunk.. L. O. L..

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Did you watch and listen to the video? I'm a powerlifter

    • @johnrobinson7242
      @johnrobinson7242 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdude ok.. if you say so. Have a great day.

  • @davidestrada7337
    @davidestrada7337 Před 3 měsíci

    You see these in the "o bla" alot lol 49% APR

  • @allantribble5026
    @allantribble5026 Před měsícem

    You complaining about everything dude😢!!!!

  • @lynncummins6903
    @lynncummins6903 Před 3 měsíci

    Get out of the Dodge and get back in your VW then !!

  • @pattalkstoparakeets2235
    @pattalkstoparakeets2235 Před 3 měsíci

    Ok, I get it. Now, go pick up a Fender Strat and Gibson Les Paul and realize that the Les Paul still sells really well, even though it will make you tired quickly because of its weight.

  • @pattalkstoparakeets2235
    @pattalkstoparakeets2235 Před 3 měsíci

    On the doors, you're parking it incorrectly: Don't park it next to other cars. (Apple response)

  • @mattm9619
    @mattm9619 Před 3 měsíci

    I test drove a charger one time and it reminded me of my Lincoln Towncar it was boaty.

  • @chriscordray8572
    @chriscordray8572 Před 3 měsíci

    We know a hater when we see one. You don't have to go back and forth on the screens. Definitely a hater, I open that trunk no problem. You've never looked in any new cars then. And you're comparing it to ur trash..lol. try buying a tray for the console. My phone fits on top of the tray in the console. In addition, you should be able to figure simple controls out. 😂

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The controls were fine to figure out, they are just bad 😂
      If your solution is to just "buy a tray" for the console, then you totally see how deficient the car comes from the factory.

  • @user-sm1ok3vt9w
    @user-sm1ok3vt9w Před 3 měsíci

    Lol, you think you can't see out the front? Try having the shaker. I can't see shit. I just drive straight and hope for the best. Also, a lot of the grips are for trim level stuff that does exist but that is the basic model. I agree, it's a piece of shit for what you pay. Not sure why people don't buy Scat or above only as the R/T really isn't that great either unless you are going to mod it.

  • @BorderTurrets
    @BorderTurrets Před 3 měsíci

    Would love to see the amount of Golf owners on TRT. Pure soylent written on their faces.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      The TRT helps with digesting the Soylent. They go hand in hand 😂

  • @Smackworth
    @Smackworth Před 4 měsíci +1

    🔥

  • @Slickgt23
    @Slickgt23 Před 3 měsíci

    You got played???? lol 😂

  • @truno7
    @truno7 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Don’t copy other CZcamsrs.

    • @Ro6ns
      @Ro6ns Před 4 měsíci +3

      Other then replicating Doug’s delivery in the beginning, how else did he copy ?

    • @AutoAtlantica
      @AutoAtlantica Před 4 měsíci

      @@Ro6nsnever wise to replicate anyone. Always be yourself!

  • @erich84502ify
    @erich84502ify Před 3 měsíci

    Okay Doug 😅😂

  • @fastlyf98
    @fastlyf98 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You have no business reviewing cars. This review is absolute garbage.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's not a review nor did I ever say it was. It's just me shitting on an atrocious $34k car

  • @RedLeo-pf9yo
    @RedLeo-pf9yo Před 3 měsíci

    That little screen is the size of an iPhone.

  • @agrojestasleezypmartini9538
    @agrojestasleezypmartini9538 Před 3 měsíci

    The audio is clipping bad.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I know :(
      Will be fixed in future videos

  • @seneccalear
    @seneccalear Před 3 měsíci

    This video is comparing apples to oranges! Sorry

  • @Jakes5.7
    @Jakes5.7 Před 4 měsíci

    Nobody looking at a v6 challenger is getting a 2017 mustang gt lol they are two different ball games but I get what ur saying, I’d justify getting the awd charger instead because of the 4 doors.

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Fair. Just trying to highlight how overpriced the Challenger is for what you get.

    • @purpletigerracing7087
      @purpletigerracing7087 Před 4 měsíci

      You can get the Dodge PPV from local LEO'S. 5.7 and AWD. You'll probably be overhauling the engine among other.stuff because cop car. Lol

  • @icky_thump
    @icky_thump Před 3 měsíci

    Lost me at the "my thoughts will be based on a completely different car that I drive" nonsense...

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci +2

      It's more based on the price. I got my Golf for $33,500 and this Challenger MSRPs for around $34k. Both are advertised as sports cars as well.
      It's fun to see what you can get for a ~$35,000 car.

    • @Coonazz791
      @Coonazz791 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cooltigerdudeyet neither are sports cars. 😂

    • @cooltigerdude
      @cooltigerdude  Před 3 měsíci

      Agreed. That's how they are advertised though

  • @TheHuskyGT
    @TheHuskyGT Před 3 měsíci +1

    I remember when the Challenger and Charger were cool desirable cars (like back in 2005/2007). But new car culture ran their rep to the ground. All I can think of when I see these are takeovers, 40% APR on 500 credit score loans, stolen and repoed. You could not pay me to sit in one of these.
    But maybe these will be cool again in like 30 years from now.

  • @billjamison2877
    @billjamison2877 Před 3 měsíci +2

    YOU ARE AN VERY MISINFORMED ABOUT THE REASON THIS CAR EXISTS. READ SOME HISTORY ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF THIS CAR.

  • @martinhernandez5112
    @martinhernandez5112 Před 3 měsíci

    😮you need be in a Mini Cooper