What typical issues did you run to? Transmission? Engine? Buying an RT 06 with 70k miles on it. any tips? need to be real with it altho it is my dream car
In 2018 I bought a 2010 Charger R/T. I have some of my own recommendations for any buyers: 1. Just get the damn 5.7L Hemi. It gets only 1 mpg worse than the 3.5L V6, makes 120hp more, and is more reliable. It also sounds glorious. (However the 3.6L V6 used from 2011+ is really good.) 2. Find ones driven by old people! Seriously, a lot of the 5.7L Chargers were bought by boomers nostalgic for late 60's muscle, and they have not been romped on. 3. Look for sleeper R/T's. My R/T is kind of a base model - all it has is the 5.7L Hemi and leather seats. It has two tiny Hemi badges and one R/T badge on the back. Since it didn't have the "sport" package it doesn't have the spoiler or brakes. However, this means that these cars are less likely to have been owned by boy-racers because they're not as flashy/sporty-looking. Again, usually owned by old people. 4. Try to find an AWD R/T! They are a bit rare and won't do burnouts, but if you live in places with bad roads and weather this will help you out SO much. It also has negligible effect on gas mileage due to how AWD works specifically on Chargers.
Davy Rando that’s exactly what I got 😂 I got a 08 R/T with fairly low mileage for an older car (can’t remember the exact mileage but it was under 100,000) had one owner, paint looked brand new, didn’t have the wing or anything, the interior was black leather in amazing condition which I loved and it was AWD.
I've been looking at a 2007 SRT8 for $15000 with 44k miles. I'm really thinking about the 2013-2014 models because the AWD. I want a V8 and that's all that's stopped me from the 3.5 V6s. The issues with getting the SRT8 is that I wont be able to look at it before hand from a dealer due to distance. I have no intentions to mod the car and want to use it as a daily driver. I also live in Vermont, it has harsh winters.
Little late, but I managed to snag a 2007 Dodge Charger R/T base that was single-owner and only had 68,000 miles on it! It's my first car and I love it. I think it was owned by an older guy, it had low miles and was taken to a dealer for everything. So far I've done an oil change, spark plug upgrade (from copper to iridium), replaced 2 of the ignition coil packs (I broke the rubber boots), added an aftermarket stereo (I'm 20, can't blame me), replaced windshield wipers, replaced the radiator cap, and I'm planning to replace the front end rubber and shocks soon. I've put almost 1,500 miles on it in the 2 months I've had it. I wash it regularly and wax it.
This video is from a whole year ago and the comments are helping me make my choice all the way in 2018. I love the comment thread we got going on this video in particular!
Great vid, I have an 07 sxt 3.5 AWD. Alot better in the snow than I thought with all season tires. also like to point out a common problem is the transmission conductor plate. I hadn't hit 100k kms when it went. $1600 CAD to fix at shop but I did it myself ($250) and after that NO issues. Really enjoy my car, all cars have maintenance to deal with so don't let it deter from buying a charger.
Looking at getting a 2010 Charger with a V8 5.7 with 136,000 miles for $6,300 (including taxes and title transfer fees). So excited to own my first Charger. Thanks for the video!
Appreciate all the vids and comments. The Charger is my dream car, and I've made by final we decision based on all the new info I've gained. Keep up the great work Charger lovers!
Hey Marspeed, Still a Great Video (!) and good info for all considering Dodge Chargers. As a 2008 SRT8 owner with the 6.1 HEMI--I must say AGAIN,....... this motor is "Bulletproof" reliable. I'm at 132,000 miles and it just Purrs like a Kitten at idle, and still pulls like a freight train at Highway Speeds. The only recent repair I've had lately is the Serpentine Belt (which drives the A/c, Power Steering, Water pump, and Alternator), Idler Pulley , and the Spring Tensioner Arm & Pulley changed out with all new parts. With parts $$ and Labor $$ (If you're not a do-it-yourselfer) is around $300. I've had Zero, Dodge/Mercedes NAG-1; Auto-stick Transmission problems (change Trans fluid and Filter in pan every 60,000). No oil leaks. No valve or lifter tick issues. No cooling fan issues.
Yes my husband has a 2007 charger rt and we have had nothing but problems with it spent over 9grand on repairs and still having issues. Beautiful cars but lot of maintenance to it. But hubby love his car.
I'm more of a Cadillac CTS fan (specially the circa 2003 generation), but I think this is one of the most awesome looking sedans, it looks very powerful and muscular
I have a 2006 SXT bought brand new in 07. I had 1 tie rod replaced under warranty at 5k km and just recently at about 150k kms I had the shift interlock issue. Other than that I have had zero issues. Nothing in the front end and I've replaced the brake pads once so far with lots left on the current one. Great car!
I bought my 2010 sxt in 2011 it was a rental car it only had 20k miles now it has 217k miles and I never had major issues, the only thing I needed to changes was an alternator and I have had one tuneup done on it.
I bought a rental too and at about 185,000 miles I sold it and a year later i ran into the new owner. Smiling ear to ear he said "it's the best car ever".
I just bought a 2008 Dodge Charger with a 2.7 for $1900. Will look over everything and do the basic maintenance. Hopefully it'll be a good car and not have any major problems.
My 2.7l 201050 miles still running strong . gonna drive it to work. Then engine swap my se to a 392 . just got me a Daytona too with a blown head gasket gonna rebuild the motor in the Daytona and mod it like crazy . to hold me over until I get a challenger sxt
One thing about 2.7 oil related problems some times. Cooling system contributes so keep that perfect. I am also a additive fan like Rislone is my choice after some miles on a oil change. Happy motoring.
Yeah I think a 2.7 is fine but not for hard driving or cheap oil. You seem to have the right mixture. My friend had a work truck s10 Chevy 2.0 and he had oil seepage everywhere but died after 400,000 miles. Hauled paint and supplies all the time.
I have a black 2010 SXT 3.5L. I have driven it for over a year now. All I have changed so far is the oil, tires, and ABC tire sensor. Other than that it is a pretty fast even for an SXT. I love it!
Bought My 2008, SRT8 Charger "Used" in 2013, with only 6,500 miles on it. Now, in 2017 it has just passed the 110,000 mile mark. I have only done routine maintenance (and of course a set of tires about every 32,000 miles) as per the Dodge Owner's manual and so far it has cost me; $3,215. For a reliable, awesome, 425 hp daily driver, I think that's fair.
ive owned all 4 models of charger and im only 19 believe it or not. in my experience, for v6, buy the SXT. Much more luxurious but the main reason is the 2.7L engine is complete dog crap. Theyre known for breaking down. For the V8 models this will actually surprise you but i recommend the R/T with the 5.7L. This being that the 5.7L HEMI is an engine that dodge has been perfecting for years. its the most reliable of the 4 engine sizes. The 6.1L HEMI in the SRT8 is known for having its problems bcuz its an engine that dodge has not perfected. Yes, the car is better looking and more fun, but the 5.7L is just as fun but a lot more reliable. You can even get the 5.7L with all the features of the SRT8. My R/T had full black leather with suede, nav radio, and SRT bucket seats.
Wow, I have to disagree..I have a v6 2008 with a 2.7 and its a daily freeway driver and in the three years I have owned this car I have had zero problems, I get great power on the highway, great gas, and aside from normal maintenance, oil , spark plugs and brakes its been a damn damn damn great car..
lol. I own a 2008 dodge charger se 2.7. and I have over 256,000 on it. runs great. have had no issues with it like you mentioned. and it's on 20 inch rims.
Hey Marspeed, Great Video (!) and good info for all considering Dodge Chargers. As a 2008 SRT8 owner, I want to add to your informative items about what to be careful on, when looking at the 5.7 V8 (R/T) cars. There was a Tech Service Bulletin on the 5.7 V8 for Timing Chain problems. The Factory, hard plastic internal "Chain Tension Follower" was getting heat stressed & breaking inside, behind the timing cover. Caused engine seizure issues and piston to valve damage. Hot Rod Magazine did an article on it, because it happened to their "Loaner" Test Challenger with a 5.7 V8. Make sure you check vehicle history for this fix/repair before buying. Also, if the motors are ever "Overheated" past like 230 degrees, the valve guides can come loose from the aluminum heads and it'll drop a valve into a piston. This information is also on the Internet Forums and among Dodge members in the know. So far, my SRT8 ( 6.1 HEMI ) has been bulletproof at 95,000 miles. Nothing but oil changes (approx. $95-100 each time = Mobil ONE) , tires (Approx $800-850 each set of FOUR at 30,000 miles) , and pads/brakes (Approx $220 for just pads installed every 40,000 miles, or $600-$700 for New Rotors as well).
Thinking about buying a 2010 srt8 99 thousand miles with a 75 shot of nitrous. He says he's only sprayed it 3 times should I be worried about it being sprayed
@@dustinogle9522 O.K. I cannot say anything from experience as I have never used NOX on any of my vehicles. To me, it just isn't worth "Stressing the Internals" of your motor, if not done correctly. If it was me, I'd walk away from the 2010 SRT8 car with Nitrous hits. My, "Never Nitrous'd" 6.1 Hemi SRT8, has 177,500 miles on it now and just purrs like it's only got 10,000 on it. If you really, really want the car, ask the guy selling it, to let a mechanic pull the 16 (two each cylinder) spark plugs and check them for Lean Burn condition, or even better, take a technician's view borescope and look inside the cylinders to see if they all look consistently, "normal". 99 thousand miles is nothing on these 6.1 HEMI motors.
Whelp I made a complete mistake I just bought a 06 3.5L V6 but I still like it’s looks and I can’t wait to save back up because this video has just helped me figure out what model I really want now and nice vid dude
Damon Huitt not a complete mistake! I just advise against 06 only because they had the most problems but of course there are many 06s that still run great for many years 👍🏽
Marspeed mine dose have a few problems but your right just needs little work and dude the gas mileage is ridiculous on it after half a tank I can go down the street and be on E
haha yeah, i love taking my car through empty roundabouts in the snow. i don't think you could beat that amount of fun with a lighter car. although, i'd try if i had one ;D
thanks for info. I have sxt 2009 with 140k KM on meter. Was already thinking its time to sell but knowing that it performs well even over 200K Mi. i think ill keep it for a another year. Using in Dubai where the summer temp goes as high as 50-55 C. it works well.
I bought a 06 rt hemi with 282k kms for 3500. Never had a problem yet with the engine. She was all beat up around the body but I ended up turning a piece of junk to almost a new car. I love chargers.
It could last depending on how you drive it, I own a 2006 charger V6 3.5L and it has 400k on it and it is just starting to make a small amount of clicking noise. The suspension and break pads you are not wrong about, it does go out quickly. Other than that I have not had any issues with it.
I have a 06 srt8 and I love it too much fun. I can’t speak for rt chargers but look at motor mounts on srt8. They go bad a lot driver side always goes first. Usually you upgrade to the 09 manual tranny engine mount. It’s a much stronger better designed mount than originals. I upgraded mine and they only cost $40 bucks extra. Totally worth it
I'd love to get a SRT8 but it get horrible mpgs, I understand it's a V8 but good god getting 13 mpg to 18 is rough when the rt makes 17 to 24, I just wish I could find an RT with the SRT8 visual package
If you buy the car for racing, then obviously a V6 is not appropriate for such a heavy car. But the 2.7 V6 is perfect for a sporty daily driving. It still kicks a punch (way more than people want to admit), it is more economical than bigger engines and it costs way less in yearly taxes (at least where I live, going from 2.7 to 3.5 will increase the cost by 3, and we are talking in thousands of dollars yearly simply for the tax, excluding the very expensive but compulsory insurance, which will also go through the roof with a 3.5). And the 2.7 V6 engine is very reliable as long as you change your oil twice a year and check the water pump from time to time. Had it for 16 years, never had any major problem with it. And I know other people who had the same experience wither with Chargers or Chryslers. But I personally don't know anybody who had those supposed big issues with those engines. Just don't be lazy and maintain your car, and it'll practically never let you down. Reliability is often tied to the driver himself, more so than to the engine. Really, if you want a car with muscle feeling, sport handling and a good amount of practicability, but are also on a budget and don't want to pay more for stats you will never ever use on the open road, and if you know how to take care of a car by doing the checkups and oil changes regularly, then the 2.7 v6 Charger is the perfect car for you. Buy a used one which has been maintained properly and you'll be golden.
I bought a 2006 R/T the owner had it overheat twice. Deciding to sell it for 2k. I overhauled the engine. 39k miles when i bought it. Now it has 75k miles. Never had a problem with it.
People overheat the engine, they drop a valve seat or valve SEATS and then they bitch about it. Yeah, it's not good, but holy cow, if you overheat MOST engines, you're gonna have problems, Yeah its a shit problem, but keep up with maintenance, do things before they ''need'' to be done and you should be fine.
The dreaded "Pink Thingy" is called a Parking selector-"Locking Pawl" on the inside of the plastic Automatic Floor Stick Shifter box . Once again, here is a plastic factory part under spring tension by a cable--that can wear out, snap-off, and leave you stranded, as you can't get the car out of PARK. A company makes them out of Billet Aluminum, if you want to replace it. A New Shifter Lever Box will cost you over $200 at a dealership--with the same cheesy, plastic part inside !!
The 05-10 Charger/300 are cheap to maintain/own. Only this is you will have to replace the front suspension if not already done..Moog has a great replacement part that people say last ! Cars always start/drive get you there and back.. Mechanically reliable only front bushings crack and ruin the suspension parts on 05-10. Smooth, Quite cars,no rattling,no squeaks solid cars.Handle really good,take corners at high speed awesome,thus harder on suspension lol. My dad owned a brand new 2006 Charger SXT,only problem ever was the front suspension needed replacement...because the front suspension was a Mercedes design,2011 - current are a Chrysler/Dodge design. No rattling, no squeaking, solid ,quiet reliable car. He only changed the timing belt once and water pump at same time Used cars could be driven rough,thats how you end up with cars that rattle and make noises like you say they so called all do. He had 230,000 miles before selling it in late 2014 for a new 2015 300 S Hemi 8 speed . the 05-07 LX cars with the 3.5 5 speed were quicker than the 4 speed 3.5 of 08-10.7.3 0-60 and 15.3 1/4 mile times were recorded..Not as quick as the 5.7 Hemi that runs 5.2 for those years.. I still have my 2005 Magnum RT I bought new,98,000 miles as I own several new/Classic Mopar's..I kept it because I still like it,kept in my shop/Garage..That one too needed front suspension work/bushings wore out 75,000 miles..I have 350,000 miles on my 1968 Dodge charger RT with its original suspension and a 1966 Chrysler 300 with 260,000 original miles and all original suspension,and are quiet and super smooth ,no rattling etc.I owned several 2011 to 2016 Challenger's300's and Charger's and they are better than the 05-10's ..Cheap to own/maintain as are the 05-10's but you will have to replace the front suspension and use MOOG those are good..
01trsmar family member has a 2008 charger wants two grand , pretty low mileage , clean - I'm worried about the cost of gas and that front end maintenance everyone's referring to
What if I just discovered an 06 daytona with ULTRA LOW miles, priced below $20 g's, with the possibility of the previous owner rarely even driving it after all this time..?
Awesome video. I'm so curious about testing and seeing if all terrain tires would fit in the wheel well of the dodge charger 2006-2010... the wheel well is pretty huge.
I plan on getting an 2010 srt8 and I plan on keeping her forever even though it is pretty unethical I’ll keep replacing and replacing parts, I would keep her forever.
I live in Minnesota, we have some of the worst winters around and I've never gotten it stuck in snow, ever. Its RWD and hands down best car I've driven in snow. Maybe you're just a bad driver?
actually i'm considering the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 for a project I have in mind, with me mostly eliminating some of it's problems with the engine. that's going to open up an idea for converting it to electric
I own probably the rarest of the rare of the modern Chargers, it's a 2006 RT Road and Track model. Better suspension, steering and brakes than the regular RT, higher performance tires, SRT type seats, and a little more HP via bigger intake and freer exhaust. Bought mine brand new back in December of '05, one of the 1st Chargers to hit the streets. Garage kept and only 34,000 miles, it's in mint condition as it left the factory. If you own an '06 5.7 hemi and it dies after you fill the tank, CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL FOR A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. MINE WAS REPLACED FOR NO CHARGE!!!! Google '06 5.7 Charger gas tank and you will find everything you need to know and don't let them charge you a cent. The recall fixed my stalling problem. This is a great car, I shoulda bought 2 back in '05!
Wow, I have to disagree..I have a v6 2008 with a 2.7 and its a daily freeway driver and in the three years I have owned this car I have had zero problems, I get great power on the highway, great gas, and aside from normal maintenance, oil , spark plugs and brakes its been a damn damn damn great car..
yep that was my first car ever... bought from CarMax with 70k put 20k on it and the transmission starting slipping every morning same spot same time..... SOLD lol
I've driven my charger thru the snow last winter and it trucked through it no problem but it could just be the extra weight since it's a 5.7 helping it get more grip and never got me stuck for me.
I have 2006 daytona rt #0497. I love it. Has 193000 on it and still runs strong. As long as you take care of it it'll take care of you. Wait now you tell me not to buy an 06? Lol
@@bigchomnk2934 unless mine drops the seats I dont think I'm going in lol. I also live in a rustbelt so cars are limited by age most of the time. 220k kms so like 130k miles no issues yet...
2.7l really isn’t as bad as they say they are they’re just underpowered and cheap they are pretty good first cars i only fill up once a week and a half and i use it as a daily driver very weak car but runs really good for me
90 k on my 06 , along with the front end replacement the rear axle sensors rusted at 400 bucks each. rust was the main problem. also the shifter cam went bad.
I own a black 06 Charger RT. May be a bit underpowered BONE stock but add bolt ons and a solid tune with a throttle body calibration and you have a beast. RT all the way
Had a 2006 Magnum SXT. 5 speed transmission. RWD. Problem with these cars were the lousy Mercedes parts, namely the front suspension and transmission (5 speed). I replaced many of the front suspension parts in the 4-1/2 years I had it. About 4 sets of tie rods. Pittman arm. Both lower control arms (because the bushings can't be pressed out you have to replace the whole arm), front sway bar bushings. With labor about $2k in suspension parts replacement. Transmission went into limp/shudder mode and had to have a module replaced. Nice looking car, but the biggest money pit of a car I ever owned.
I had a 2006 for like 3-4 years and the engine died on me 😢 but working on getting another one currently. This is my dream car for sure. Was my favorite ever since I bought it. I even bought it by chance too, my cousin happened to have a good deal on one.
With these newer engines, use ONLY the specified oil by the owner's manual. The tight tolerances in the engine don't allow any variation in oil, like say a 1971 Ford 390 V8. Specific oil is an absolute key factor in new cars. Don't use what you think may be better for it.
The only reason why I would get a police package V8 Charger is because of the insurance rates. The police package Chargers are considered an SE or SXT even though it came with the V8 as an option.
Bro you're awesome!!! Lol I have a 2006 Dodge Charger but I haven't had any problems the only thing that I had to do what switch the engine twice lol I got it for 180, 000 then I got a 65, 000 engine and had that ticking noise so I didn't like it then I got a 40,000 engine and its a 3.5L V6 so don't worry its not a 2.5L that's the problem I had lol but everything is OK the suspension it's great engine is great. Just got a recall for my airbags and got it fixed for free! The other problem that I had was the pink shifter that broke and couldn't get the car of the brake. That was a pain the Ass, but once again I have a 2006 Dodge charger but I did do my research and everything is great been driving it for 2 years and have no problem :)
Rafael Lopez why did you switch the engine at 180 xxx kms? also did you just bring your car to the dodge dealership for the airbag recall? im bout to get an 06 charger sxt 3.5L v6 with 147 000kms. idk if previous owner did the recall.
samuel john lol no my charger is at 42, 000! I bought it when It was at 180,000 for 8,000! But what I recommend it like Marspeed said do a whole mechanic check! Or by experience check the engine, transmission, the pink shifter if it's not broken, also the suspension the gauges, that's the main things that I had when I bought my 06 charger
Rafael Lopez yup after I buy it im going straight to the mechanic hahaha. i think im getting good deal tho bro its 147xxx kms for 5500CAD. also when I will ask my mechanic to specifically check the things marspeed mentioned and go from there. these cars are awesome they feel very unique.
just got my first car about a month ago got a 2010 charger sxt 3.5 for 3000 bucks very clean car for what i paid and a first car at least in my opinion no check engine lights and 135000 miles i think i got pretty good deal needs brakes done soon tho
Mars speen help me out dude. Im About to Buy a 2010 Dodge Charger rt v8 With 97,000 miles for 6,500 is that good ? What do you think about those cars . I need your opinion and Also what should I Look out For ?
I live from Russia and buy one charger there. Your channel is very cool for me. Thank you from recording this videos. Sorry from my bad english language))
Naata, You have very good written English skills. Do not say yours is "bad"....that is not true! Here is my English message to you: "You will like Dodge Charger Comrade ! " Russian Google Translate: Вам понравится Dodge Charger товарищ!
I have a 2006 3.5liter got it at 10k miles has 160k now I've done my struts once (prob need again soon) I do regular full syn oil changes and done tranny fluid n filter twice a battery ($220) other then that nothing. and it still runs beautifully. I've hit a deer going sixty and only broke a headlight bracket no other damage, and I do have that dam ticking. but it's been solid. now I'm debating on a srt charger or srt challenger
Kevin Larsen good to hear the Chargers held up well. I hit a tiny bird going under 60 and the thing still smashed up my headlight lol. How long have you had the ticking for on the engine?
Hey questions to both of y’all, do you guys have any paint issues? Marspeed we have the same color and my clear cloat has recently started pealing off on my passenger front door bottom and my driver side quarter panel? I only have 115k on my charger and the car has been in Az all its life.
I bought a 06 RT about 2 months ago for 1250 very nice car I fixed the problem been driving around runs and rides good but now the trans is slipping smh I have it for sale now just seeing what I can get. Its a shame its a beautiful car who knows I may fix it and just keep it. Its kinda maybe a bit expensive to maintain definitely a car for a single guy
hey Marspeed, I watch all your videos. Cant seem to stop the chime when i dont put the seatbelt on. 2008 rt awd. tried and tried your video directions.. Rust
I have a 2006 charger rt with almost 200k miles and it drives amazing, as long as you take care of the car it won’t mess up on you as much
Saul Da Scary whaaa fr I got a 06 2.7 charger aswell I wanna swipe the engine with a 3.5
What typical issues did you run to? Transmission? Engine? Buying an RT 06 with 70k miles on it. any tips? need to be real with it altho it is my dream car
Saul same here, i gotta 06 daytona rt and it has 265k miles and no problems, great car and fun
Bet I just got one
I got a 06 rt with 135k. Runs perfect
I have owned a 2006 V6 3.5L Charger for 11 years. Had to replace the rockers twice, but it still kicks ass and it still gets compliments.
You mention "Rockers" do you mean body rocker covers or engine valve train rockers?
Wdym?
In 2018 I bought a 2010 Charger R/T. I have some of my own recommendations for any buyers:
1. Just get the damn 5.7L Hemi. It gets only 1 mpg worse than the 3.5L V6, makes 120hp more, and is more reliable. It also sounds glorious. (However the 3.6L V6 used from 2011+ is really good.)
2. Find ones driven by old people! Seriously, a lot of the 5.7L Chargers were bought by boomers nostalgic for late 60's muscle, and they have not been romped on.
3. Look for sleeper R/T's. My R/T is kind of a base model - all it has is the 5.7L Hemi and leather seats. It has two tiny Hemi badges and one R/T badge on the back. Since it didn't have the "sport" package it doesn't have the spoiler or brakes. However, this means that these cars are less likely to have been owned by boy-racers because they're not as flashy/sporty-looking. Again, usually owned by old people.
4. Try to find an AWD R/T! They are a bit rare and won't do burnouts, but if you live in places with bad roads and weather this will help you out SO much. It also has negligible effect on gas mileage due to how AWD works specifically on Chargers.
Davy Rando that’s exactly what I got 😂 I got a 08 R/T with fairly low mileage for an older car (can’t remember the exact mileage but it was under 100,000) had one owner, paint looked brand new, didn’t have the wing or anything, the interior was black leather in amazing condition which I loved and it was AWD.
I disagree with the awd if you plan to mod power. The front end will blowout before you can blink your eyes.
I've been looking at a 2007 SRT8 for $15000 with 44k miles. I'm really thinking about the 2013-2014 models because the AWD. I want a V8 and that's all that's stopped me from the 3.5 V6s. The issues with getting the SRT8 is that I wont be able to look at it before hand from a dealer due to distance. I have no intentions to mod the car and want to use it as a daily driver. I also live in Vermont, it has harsh winters.
Little late, but I managed to snag a 2007 Dodge Charger R/T base that was single-owner and only had 68,000 miles on it! It's my first car and I love it. I think it was owned by an older guy, it had low miles and was taken to a dealer for everything. So far I've done an oil change, spark plug upgrade (from copper to iridium), replaced 2 of the ignition coil packs (I broke the rubber boots), added an aftermarket stereo (I'm 20, can't blame me), replaced windshield wipers, replaced the radiator cap, and I'm planning to replace the front end rubber and shocks soon. I've put almost 1,500 miles on it in the 2 months I've had it. I wash it regularly and wax it.
The 3.6L does not sound good.. at all. All the dodge V6 engines sound awful. The japanese have it beat by far in that matchup
This video is from a whole year ago and the comments are helping me make my choice all the way in 2018. I love the comment thread we got going on this video in particular!
Great vid, I have an 07 sxt 3.5 AWD. Alot better in the snow than I thought with all season tires. also like to point out a common problem is the transmission conductor plate. I hadn't hit 100k kms when it went. $1600 CAD to fix at shop but I did it myself ($250) and after that NO issues. Really enjoy my car, all cars have maintenance to deal with so don't let it deter from buying a charger.
I have a 2006 SRT with 188,000 Miles, still running great!
How bout now?
@@10000roman Traded it in at 220,000 miles...still was running good as new... :(
Looking at getting a 2010 Charger with a V8 5.7 with 136,000 miles for $6,300 (including taxes and title transfer fees). So excited to own my first Charger. Thanks for the video!
Shypl hows it going with that charger ? Im about to get a 2010 dodge charger rt 5.7 with 97,000 for 6,500 .
Shypl which area do you live in
Oh that's going to fun. I'm not afraid of cars with miles I figure they have a lot of practice at operating.
I’m getting a 2010 STX. I’m so excited. $6000.
Wilson Moreno dont get a v6 u need a v8 for these cars
Ive got a 2006 sr with all the specs and it has no problems 13 years later still runs fine and everything is good
dudes hair looks like a paintbrush
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He looks like that old man from breath of the wild botw the one near impa
Mu-sec Mil89 damn I commented this 2 years ago, I feel like a dick about it now. I forgot this even existed. Good video, I was just a dick back then
@@BluGuyMyco nah bro this comment had me dying lmaooo
Appreciate all the vids and comments. The Charger is my dream car, and I've made by final we decision based on all the new info I've gained. Keep up the great work Charger lovers!
Hey Marspeed, Still a Great Video (!) and good info for all considering Dodge Chargers. As a 2008 SRT8 owner with the 6.1 HEMI--I must say AGAIN,....... this motor is "Bulletproof" reliable.
I'm at 132,000 miles and it just Purrs like a Kitten at idle, and still pulls like a freight train at Highway Speeds. The only recent repair I've had lately is the Serpentine Belt (which drives the A/c, Power Steering, Water pump, and Alternator), Idler Pulley , and the Spring Tensioner Arm & Pulley changed out with all new parts. With parts $$ and Labor $$ (If you're not a do-it-yourselfer) is around $300. I've had Zero, Dodge/Mercedes NAG-1; Auto-stick Transmission problems (change Trans fluid and Filter in pan every 60,000). No oil leaks. No valve or lifter tick issues. No cooling fan issues.
Yes my husband has a 2007 charger rt and we have had nothing but problems with it spent over 9grand on repairs and still having issues. Beautiful cars but lot of maintenance to it. But hubby love his car.
I'm more of a Cadillac CTS fan (specially the circa 2003 generation), but I think this is one of the most awesome looking sedans, it looks very powerful and muscular
I have a 2006 SXT bought brand new in 07. I had 1 tie rod replaced under warranty at 5k km and just recently at about 150k kms I had the shift interlock issue. Other than that I have had zero issues. Nothing in the front end and I've replaced the brake pads once so far with lots left on the current one. Great car!
I bought my 2010 sxt in 2011 it was a rental car it only had 20k miles now it has 217k miles and I never had major issues, the only thing I needed to changes was an alternator and I have had one tuneup done on it.
I bought a rental too and at about 185,000 miles I sold it and a year later i ran into the new owner. Smiling ear to ear he said "it's the best car ever".
I just bought a 2008 Dodge Charger with a 2.7 for $1900. Will look over everything and do the basic maintenance. Hopefully it'll be a good car and not have any major problems.
NonBlackouT wishing you luck with your Charger man! Have fun
OvrlyChrgedV6 where they do that at?
You still got it ?
My 2.7l 201050 miles still running strong . gonna drive it to work. Then engine swap my se to a 392 . just got me a Daytona too with a blown head gasket gonna rebuild the motor in the Daytona and mod it like crazy . to hold me over until I get a challenger sxt
One thing about 2.7 oil related problems some times. Cooling system contributes so keep that perfect. I am also a additive fan like Rislone is my choice after some miles on a oil change. Happy motoring.
My 2.7 has 300k miles on it and still running like a champ
Yeah I think a 2.7 is fine but not for hard driving or cheap oil. You seem to have the right mixture. My friend had a work truck s10 Chevy 2.0 and he had oil seepage everywhere but died after 400,000 miles. Hauled paint and supplies all the time.
Tommy Matthews swear?
I have a black 2010 SXT 3.5L. I have driven it for over a year now. All I have changed so far is the oil, tires, and ABC tire sensor. Other than that it is a pretty fast even for an SXT. I love it!
I just had it for over a year now. I will see. Cars are like woman, some are good and some are bad. lol
Rafael Rodriguez 😭💢👏👏👏
I bought my 2010 SXT charger with the 3.5 l in 2012 I love it the only thing I've done put on some 22 inch rims. in 2018 I had to do the suspension
Bought My 2008, SRT8 Charger "Used" in 2013, with only 6,500 miles on it. Now, in 2017 it has just passed the 110,000 mile mark. I have only done routine maintenance (and of course a set of tires about every 32,000 miles) as per the Dodge Owner's manual and so far it has cost me; $3,215. For a reliable, awesome, 425 hp daily driver, I think that's fair.
ive owned all 4 models of charger and im only 19 believe it or not. in my experience, for v6, buy the SXT. Much more luxurious but the main reason is the 2.7L engine is complete dog crap. Theyre known for breaking down. For the V8 models this will actually surprise you but i recommend the R/T with the 5.7L. This being that the 5.7L HEMI is an engine that dodge has been perfecting for years. its the most reliable of the 4 engine sizes. The 6.1L HEMI in the SRT8 is known for having its problems bcuz its an engine that dodge has not perfected. Yes, the car is better looking and more fun, but the 5.7L is just as fun but a lot more reliable. You can even get the 5.7L with all the features of the SRT8. My R/T had full black leather with suede, nav radio, and SRT bucket seats.
Tristan Hartman oh damn nice that's awesome. Good stuff to consider didn't think about that 👍🏽👍🏽
Wow, I have to disagree..I have a v6 2008 with a 2.7 and its a daily freeway driver and in the three years I have owned this car I have had zero problems, I get great power on the highway, great gas, and aside from normal maintenance, oil , spark plugs and brakes its been a damn damn damn great car..
That's basically what he already .
Bro you just said the 5.7 is more reliable than a 6.1? Gtfoh...
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lol. I own a 2008 dodge charger se 2.7. and I have over 256,000 on it. runs great. have had no issues with it like you mentioned. and it's on 20 inch rims.
You likely change the oil, that's a good thing.
Great vid. my chrysler 300 3.5liter has over 200 thousand, with not too many issues.
I've got a 07 with 193k and she is a beast!! This is my third charger and by far this is the best one I've had
faith_family_ mopar LoOL eYE got a Ford 500 with 20” chrome. 184k on the dash. Very Slept on car
Very thorough and accurate review of Dodge Chargers. MoparInsiders or Allpar should hire you to make content for them. Excellent work!
Hey Marspeed, Great Video (!) and good info for all considering Dodge Chargers. As a 2008 SRT8 owner, I want to add to your informative items about what to be careful on, when looking at the 5.7 V8 (R/T) cars. There was a Tech Service Bulletin on the 5.7 V8 for Timing Chain problems. The Factory, hard plastic internal "Chain Tension Follower" was getting heat stressed & breaking inside, behind the timing cover. Caused engine seizure issues and piston to valve damage. Hot Rod Magazine did an article on it, because it happened to their "Loaner" Test Challenger with a 5.7 V8. Make sure you check vehicle history for this fix/repair before buying. Also, if the motors are ever "Overheated" past like 230 degrees, the valve guides can come loose from the aluminum heads and it'll drop a valve into a piston. This information is also on the Internet Forums and among Dodge members in the know. So far, my SRT8 ( 6.1 HEMI ) has been bulletproof at 95,000 miles. Nothing but oil changes (approx. $95-100 each time = Mobil ONE) , tires (Approx $800-850 each set of FOUR at 30,000 miles) , and pads/brakes (Approx $220 for just pads installed every 40,000 miles, or $600-$700 for New Rotors as well).
Thanks for the great info man!
damn bruh ur mechanic robbin ya
Thinking about buying a 2010 srt8 99 thousand miles with a 75 shot of nitrous. He says he's only sprayed it 3 times should I be worried about it being sprayed
@@dustinogle9522 O.K. I cannot say anything from experience as I have never used NOX on any of my vehicles. To me, it just isn't worth "Stressing the Internals" of your motor, if not done correctly. If it was me, I'd walk away from the 2010 SRT8 car with Nitrous hits. My, "Never Nitrous'd" 6.1 Hemi SRT8, has 177,500 miles on it now and just purrs like it's only got 10,000 on it. If you really, really want the car, ask the guy selling it, to let a mechanic pull the 16 (two each cylinder) spark plugs and check them for Lean Burn condition, or even better, take a technician's view borescope and look inside the cylinders to see if they all look consistently, "normal". 99 thousand miles is nothing on these 6.1 HEMI motors.
I got 200k on my SRT8 Charger 6.1
If your brakes are wearing out fast, it is probably the way the vehicle is driven. My 2006 R/T has over 160K miles and the brakes are original.
2010 Dodge Charger srt8 148000 miles and still does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
Override Oohhh what kinda engine you got in it
Whelp I made a complete mistake I just bought a 06 3.5L V6 but I still like it’s looks and I can’t wait to save back up because this video has just helped me figure out what model I really want now and nice vid dude
Damon Huitt not a complete mistake! I just advise against 06 only because they had the most problems but of course there are many 06s that still run great for many years 👍🏽
Marspeed mine dose have a few problems but your right just needs little work and dude the gas mileage is ridiculous on it after half a tank I can go down the street and be on E
Damon Huitt what typa gas ⛽️ you used to put in your charger
these cars don't want to drift unless you disable the stability control. they're insane once you've done that
Yeah agreed, especially with snow the rear end just goes lol
haha yeah, i love taking my car through empty roundabouts in the snow. i don't think you could beat that amount of fun with a lighter car. although, i'd try if i had one ;D
thanks good video , ill stick with my sxt 2009 still running great with 120k miles
My favorite looking charger
thanks for info. I have sxt 2009 with 140k KM on meter. Was already thinking its time to sell but knowing that it performs well even over 200K Mi. i think ill keep it for a another year. Using in Dubai where the summer temp goes as high as 50-55 C. it works well.
I bought a 06 rt hemi with 282k kms for 3500. Never had a problem yet with the engine. She was all beat up around the body but I ended up turning
a piece of junk to almost a new car. I love chargers.
Same bud
No kidding: I just got a 2006 ToRed Dodge Charger RT Daytona. Thanks for helping me understand my new car’s worth
Just bought a 2010 R/T AWD today for $11,300 usd. Only 63,000 miles. It’s an imported Canadian car funny enough.
It could last depending on how you drive it, I own a 2006 charger V6 3.5L and it has 400k on it and it is just starting to make a small amount of clicking noise. The suspension and break pads you are not wrong about, it does go out quickly. Other than that I have not had any issues with it.
400k? holy smokes
I have a 06 srt8 and I love it too much fun. I can’t speak for rt chargers but look at motor mounts on srt8. They go bad a lot driver side always goes first. Usually you upgrade to the 09 manual tranny engine mount. It’s a much stronger better designed mount than originals. I upgraded mine and they only cost $40 bucks extra. Totally worth it
I'd love to get a SRT8 but it get horrible mpgs, I understand it's a V8 but good god getting 13 mpg to 18 is rough when the rt makes 17 to 24, I just wish I could find an RT with the SRT8 visual package
If you buy the car for racing, then obviously a V6 is not appropriate for such a heavy car. But the 2.7 V6 is perfect for a sporty daily driving. It still kicks a punch (way more than people want to admit), it is more economical than bigger engines and it costs way less in yearly taxes (at least where I live, going from 2.7 to 3.5 will increase the cost by 3, and we are talking in thousands of dollars yearly simply for the tax, excluding the very expensive but compulsory insurance, which will also go through the roof with a 3.5).
And the 2.7 V6 engine is very reliable as long as you change your oil twice a year and check the water pump from time to time. Had it for 16 years, never had any major problem with it. And I know other people who had the same experience wither with Chargers or Chryslers. But I personally don't know anybody who had those supposed big issues with those engines. Just don't be lazy and maintain your car, and it'll practically never let you down. Reliability is often tied to the driver himself, more so than to the engine.
Really, if you want a car with muscle feeling, sport handling and a good amount of practicability, but are also on a budget and don't want to pay more for stats you will never ever use on the open road, and if you know how to take care of a car by doing the checkups and oil changes regularly, then the 2.7 v6 Charger is the perfect car for you. Buy a used one which has been maintained properly and you'll be golden.
There are way too many other cars that are better for the money...
I bought a 2006 R/T the owner had it overheat twice. Deciding to sell it for 2k. I overhauled the engine. 39k miles when i bought it. Now it has 75k miles. Never had a problem with it.
People overheat the engine, they drop a valve seat or valve SEATS and then they bitch about it. Yeah, it's not good, but holy cow, if you overheat MOST engines, you're gonna have problems, Yeah its a shit problem, but keep up with maintenance, do things before they ''need'' to be done and you should be fine.
I got the 2010 Dodge Charger with a stock 2.7L V6 as my first car, boy that thing was fun!
Markie I’m planing on getting a 2013 sxt soon wish me luck
kivens jean-louis good luck man, make sure you buy a custom exhaust (not bolt on) because the stock exhausts sound like ass on all v6 chargers lol
You got the haircut that makes me think you text girls at 3:24 am w a “U up? 🤪”
Ya nuts, I have a 2006 Daytona, awesome car!
Did you buy it used?
I just bought my 2009 dodge charger with 140k km I love it
Forgot to mention the dreaded "pink thingy" on the 2006-2007's.
Very true that was a common issue
The dreaded "Pink Thingy" is called a Parking selector-"Locking Pawl" on the inside of the plastic Automatic Floor Stick Shifter box . Once again, here is a plastic factory part under spring tension by a cable--that can wear out, snap-off, and leave you stranded, as you can't get the car out of PARK. A company makes them out of Billet Aluminum, if you want to replace it. A New Shifter Lever Box will cost you over $200 at a dealership--with the same cheesy, plastic part inside !!
Never had a problem ..It depends if you are rough or not and park on a hill without using the emergency brake
Yep mine broke and You tube video saved my life to get it back going in a pinch. Bought the Billet aluminum one as a replacement. 2006- SRT8.
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth I have this problem on my Dodge Avenger 2008
I have a 06 go mango Daytona rt with 117k miles runs like a champ no problems no lights on 💯
The 05-10 Charger/300 are cheap to maintain/own. Only this is you will have to replace the front suspension if not already done..Moog has a great replacement part that people say last ! Cars always start/drive get you there and back.. Mechanically reliable only front bushings crack and ruin the suspension parts on 05-10.
Smooth, Quite cars,no rattling,no squeaks solid cars.Handle really good,take corners at high speed awesome,thus harder on suspension lol.
My dad owned a brand new 2006 Charger SXT,only problem ever was the front suspension needed replacement...because the front suspension was a Mercedes design,2011 - current are a Chrysler/Dodge design.
No rattling, no squeaking, solid ,quiet reliable car. He only changed the timing belt once and water pump at same time
Used cars could be driven rough,thats how you end up with cars that rattle and make noises like you say they so called all do.
He had 230,000 miles before selling it in late 2014 for a new 2015 300 S Hemi 8 speed .
the 05-07 LX cars with the 3.5 5 speed were quicker than the 4 speed 3.5 of 08-10.7.3 0-60 and 15.3 1/4 mile times were recorded..Not as quick as the 5.7 Hemi that runs 5.2 for those years..
I still have my 2005 Magnum RT I bought new,98,000 miles as I own several new/Classic Mopar's..I kept it because I still like it,kept in my shop/Garage..That one too needed front suspension work/bushings wore out 75,000 miles..I have 350,000 miles on my 1968 Dodge charger RT with its original suspension and a 1966 Chrysler 300 with 260,000 original miles and all original suspension,and are quiet and super smooth ,no rattling etc.I owned several 2011 to 2016 Challenger's300's and Charger's and they are better than the 05-10's ..Cheap to own/maintain as are the 05-10's but you will have to replace the front suspension and use MOOG those are good..
thanks for the information, was good to hear your thoughts and experiences with Mopars!
01trsmar family member has a 2008 charger wants two grand , pretty low mileage , clean - I'm worried about the cost of gas and that front end maintenance everyone's referring to
Dude.
Clean your Charger before putting it on blast !
I can vouch for the suspension complaint guys. Ive had 3 chargers and all 3 ive had to replace tie rods in
What if I just discovered an 06 daytona with ULTRA LOW miles, priced below $20 g's, with the possibility of the previous owner rarely even driving it after all this time..?
im buying a 2006 RT Daytona GoMango, ill be looking for and repairing the issues mentioned, i actually plan on it so i won't feel surprised
Nice guide. However, I think you left out the rarest of collector versions in Plum Crazy SRT8 (300 made, in 2007. Not sure on other model years).
I have a 2010 with newer model rims its badass. Lots of compliments and the repairs can be done at home with some tools and jack at home
Awesome video. I'm so curious about testing and seeing if all terrain tires would fit in the wheel well of the dodge charger 2006-2010... the wheel well is pretty huge.
maybe trying a small rim that fits the chargers hub and slap on those all terrain tires.
Thanks Mike! That would be interesting to see, I've never seen all terrain tires on a Charger before!
i have a SE V6 2.7 its badass but it has hail damage but thats the body the engine is good
no 2.7L is badass lol. I owned one myself. Theyre more underpowered than a toyota prius
Tristan Hartman okay but for real tho Prius are pretty fast for there power
I've got a 2008 Daytona with 289,000 miles on it and no engine or transmission issues. It did break a few tie rod ends, though.
Seed_drill is it still up Nd running?
@@arnoldbass8709 294,000 miles, now. Need to replace the windshield wiper control, as the intermittent function has gone all whacky.
Seed_drill Not bad man I got a lil issue with my 06 charger
Arnold Bass what issues do you have with yours?
Anything Mike it’s jus the EGR valve that need to be changed but don’t laugh at me it’s a 2.7 L V6 it’s my 1st car.
I plan on getting an 2010 srt8 and I plan on keeping her forever even though it is pretty unethical I’ll keep replacing and replacing parts, I would keep her forever.
Im about to buy a 2010 dodge charger Rt v8 with 97,000 miles for $6,500 is that a good choice for a first car ?
Bad ass first car.
Good deal
The805biker I have a 08 charger with AWD but it’s a 5.7 as well and that little car kicks ass. As long as everything checks out I would say go for it
@@sidewayzsrt706 how do you like the AWD? I live in Michigan and we get a decent amount of snowfall
I seen an 09 rt awd 100k for 84 🤔
I plan on getting a v6 2009 sxt within a few weeks
I'm so excited
I live in Minnesota, we have some of the worst winters around and I've never gotten it stuck in snow, ever. Its RWD and hands down best car I've driven in snow. Maybe you're just a bad driver?
L3 LifeLongLearning I live in Minnesota with awd it’s 10x than the rwd
Just got a 2007 SXT for 6,000. Got a new sub while I modified some stuff namely my exhaust
actually i'm considering the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 for a project I have in mind, with me mostly eliminating some of it's problems with the engine. that's going to open up an idea for converting it to electric
I have a 2007 Dodge Charger SXT with 200k miles. Still running great and only major problem was a Evap leak.
I own probably the rarest of the rare of the modern Chargers, it's a 2006 RT Road and Track model. Better suspension, steering and brakes than the regular RT, higher performance tires, SRT type seats, and a little more HP via bigger intake and freer exhaust. Bought mine brand new back in December of '05, one of the 1st Chargers to hit the streets. Garage kept and only 34,000 miles, it's in mint condition as it left the factory. If you own an '06 5.7 hemi and it dies after you fill the tank, CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL FOR A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. MINE WAS REPLACED FOR NO CHARGE!!!! Google '06 5.7 Charger gas tank and you will find everything you need to know and don't let them charge you a cent. The recall fixed my stalling problem. This is a great car, I shoulda bought 2 back in '05!
I have a 2008 dodge super bee and I love it. Over 130,000 miles on it and eats up the road 😎
Something about not having the iconic lights in the back just doesn't rub me right...
AVOID 2.7 AT ALL COST NEVER EVERRRRRRRRR BUY A CHARGER W 2.7 (Owner)
I wanted a slant six.
Learned that lesson the hard way
Emanuel Sumerlin why?
Wow, I have to disagree..I have a v6 2008 with a 2.7 and its a daily freeway driver and in the three years I have owned this car I have had zero problems, I get great power on the highway, great gas, and aside from normal maintenance, oil , spark plugs and brakes its been a damn damn damn great car..
yep that was my first car ever... bought from CarMax with 70k put 20k on it and the transmission starting slipping every morning same spot same time..... SOLD lol
I just bought a 2008 SE Charger. I’ll get it checked out, hoping I won’t have any problems.
Police model comes with 370 due to upgraded ecm allows no restrictions to throttle response
I've driven my charger thru the snow last winter and it trucked through it no problem but it could just be the extra weight since it's a 5.7 helping it get more grip and never got me stuck for me.
I have 2006 daytona rt #0497. I love it. Has 193000 on it and still runs strong. As long as you take care of it it'll take care of you. Wait now you tell me not to buy an 06? Lol
Valve seats are known to drop with the stock heads
@@bigchomnk2934 That is like 2006 to possibly 2008 2009?. Not great for sure...engines beyond that have cam and lifter problems so.
@@baileyhatfield4273 yea the 06 to 08 non vvt hemi. Its a good excuse for a cam and ported heads
@@bigchomnk2934 unless mine drops the seats I dont think I'm going in lol. I also live in a rustbelt so cars are limited by age most of the time. 220k kms so like 130k miles no issues yet...
Is a 2006 R/T 5.7 Hemi V8 with 160k miles a good first car for 4,700 asking price?
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2.7l really isn’t as bad as they say they are they’re just underpowered and cheap they are pretty good first cars i only fill up once a week and a half and i use it as a daily driver very weak car but runs really good for me
Phillip Marek it’s sad that my Avalon from the 90s has more horsepower than that stock.
90 k on my 06 , along with the front end replacement the rear axle sensors rusted at 400 bucks each. rust was the main problem. also the shifter cam went bad.
awesome buddy keep on
valuable information
I own a black 06 Charger RT. May be a bit underpowered BONE stock but add bolt ons and a solid tune with a throttle body calibration and you have a beast. RT all the way
gearhead 400 well my 3.5 is even more underpowered 😂😂 but yup can’t go wrong with a Hemi
Had a 2006 Magnum SXT. 5 speed transmission. RWD. Problem with these cars were the lousy Mercedes parts, namely the front suspension and transmission (5 speed). I replaced many of the front suspension parts in the 4-1/2 years I had it. About 4 sets of tie rods. Pittman arm. Both lower control arms (because the bushings can't be pressed out you have to replace the whole arm), front sway bar bushings. With labor about $2k in suspension parts replacement. Transmission went into limp/shudder mode and had to have a module replaced. Nice looking car, but the biggest money pit of a car I ever owned.
I had a 08 300 srt8 with no problems at all.
I had a 2006 for like 3-4 years and the engine died on me 😢 but working on getting another one currently. This is my dream car for sure. Was my favorite ever since I bought it. I even bought it by chance too, my cousin happened to have a good deal on one.
Helpful alot man...luv it..
Hey y’all.
I just got a 2010 SXT.
I’m looking for recommendations.
What kind of oil to use or what should I replace ASAP, etc. Thanks.
With these newer engines, use ONLY the specified oil by the owner's manual. The tight tolerances in the engine don't allow any variation in oil, like say a 1971 Ford 390 V8. Specific oil is an absolute key factor in new cars. Don't use what you think may be better for it.
The only reason why I would get a police package V8 Charger is because of the insurance rates. The police package Chargers are considered an SE or SXT even though it came with the V8 as an option.
Bro you're awesome!!! Lol I have a 2006 Dodge Charger but I haven't had any problems the only thing that I had to do what switch the engine twice lol I got it for 180, 000 then I got a 65, 000 engine and had that ticking noise so I didn't like it then I got a 40,000 engine and its a 3.5L V6 so don't worry its not a 2.5L that's the problem I had lol but everything is OK the suspension it's great engine is great. Just got a recall for my airbags and got it fixed for free! The other problem that I had was the pink shifter that broke and couldn't get the car of the brake. That was a pain the Ass, but once again I have a 2006 Dodge charger but I did do my research and everything is great been driving it for 2 years and have no problem :)
Rafael Lopez why did you switch the engine at 180 xxx kms? also did you just bring your car to the dodge dealership for the airbag recall? im bout to get an 06 charger sxt 3.5L v6 with 147 000kms. idk if previous owner did the recall.
samuel john lol no my charger is at 42, 000! I bought it when It was at 180,000 for 8,000! But what I recommend it like Marspeed said do a whole mechanic check! Or by experience check the engine, transmission, the pink shifter if it's not broken, also the suspension the gauges, that's the main things that I had when I bought my 06 charger
Rafael Lopez yup after I buy it im going straight to the mechanic hahaha. i think im getting good deal tho bro its 147xxx kms for 5500CAD. also when I will ask my mechanic to specifically check the things marspeed mentioned and go from there. these cars are awesome they feel very unique.
samuel john yes they do you're going to love it! It takes off, looks sexy, and very unique :)
that jacket is horrible lol good vid though
Jodi Tucker nahhh I love my Canada Goose 😂😂
Redacted 00078576 $850 my guy
My 2.7l se is amazing every engines are good as long u can take care of it
I gotta stop listening to gangster rap when I drive mine. I'm too rough on it LOL
Great video, thanks for the information.
just got my first car about a month ago got a 2010 charger sxt 3.5 for 3000 bucks very clean car for what i paid and a first car at least in my opinion no check engine lights and 135000 miles i think i got pretty good deal needs brakes done soon tho
Mars speen help me out dude. Im About to Buy a 2010 Dodge Charger rt v8 With 97,000 miles for 6,500 is that good ? What do you think about those cars . I need your opinion and Also what should I Look out For ?
Good info and good video. How do you get your hair to do that?
I have a 07 charger rt 140 on the dash runs great car was never beat on
I live from Russia and buy one charger there. Your channel is very cool for me. Thank you from recording this videos. Sorry from my bad english language))
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Naata, You have very good written English skills. Do not say yours is "bad"....that is not true! Here is my English message to you: "You will like Dodge Charger Comrade ! " Russian Google Translate: Вам понравится Dodge Charger товарищ!
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Mars Peed
Also thanks
I have a 2006 3.5liter got it at 10k miles has 160k now I've done my struts once (prob need again soon) I do regular full syn oil changes and done tranny fluid n filter twice a battery ($220) other then that nothing. and it still runs beautifully. I've hit a deer going sixty and only broke a headlight bracket no other damage, and I do have that dam ticking. but it's been solid. now I'm debating on a srt charger or srt challenger
Kevin Larsen good to hear the Chargers held up well. I hit a tiny bird going under 60 and the thing still smashed up my headlight lol. How long have you had the ticking for on the engine?
Hey questions to both of y’all, do you guys have any paint issues? Marspeed we have the same color and my clear cloat has recently started pealing off on my passenger front door bottom and my driver side quarter panel? I only have 115k on my charger and the car has been in Az all its life.
If u replace the front end parts with original OEM parts from Chrysler u don't have that issue if they lasted 120k miles they will last another 100k.
06 SRT8 with 83k miles and 3 owners. Looks great, clean interior, Hellcat wheels. Is it worth it buying ?
I bought a 06 RT about 2 months ago for 1250 very nice car I fixed the problem been driving around runs and rides good but now the trans is slipping smh I have it for sale now just seeing what I can get. Its a shame its a beautiful car who knows I may fix it and just keep it. Its kinda maybe a bit expensive to maintain definitely a car for a single guy
Is it worth it buying a 2008 R/T charger, with 180,000 miles?
Omar Gonzalez I probably wouldn't buy one with that many miles...maintenance costs would be pretty high on a car that old
Go with the Jeep SRT8..Beast of em all..even at stock its easily the quickest out of all the the 3rd Gen Hemi 6.1 SRT8'S
Its small in the inside though
hey Marspeed, I watch all your videos. Cant seem to stop the chime when i dont put the seatbelt on. 2008 rt awd. tried and tried your video directions..
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I bought a 09 2.7l only because it was cheap and will be used as my a-b car, I plan on getting a 18 srt though