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robg · 05-12-2017, 09:30 PM

Resurrecting this thread (and my Charger enthusiasm). Enterprise gave me a 17 charger RT in LA this past weekend.

Can't believe how loud they've made the exhaust. Anyway, it was a blast. Loved the paddle shifters too - made great v8 brrrrap noises plus they're actually metal (unlike certain luxury brands).

Great steering too - no deadness on center and gave me the confidence to really drive this thing aggressively. Surprisingly engaging on twisty roads. Ended up driving it around just for fun. Drives the way a 5 series should. More fun than any f30 I've driven too. Love the looks.

Which leads me to the downside - average 12 mpg! Oh and the seats are firm in the bad sense of the word (American Airlines economy style). On the tech front it had the best implementation of CarPlay I've used so far with the uconnect icons still visible at the bottom.

I really want one of these now. Damn. I'm sure that walking into a Chrysler/dodge dealer will kill it for me though

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05-12-2017, 09:30 PM	#11
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,244	Pleasantly surprised by my v6 Charger rental Resurrecting this thread (and my Charger enthusiasm). Enterprise gave me a 17 charger RT in LA this past weekend. Can't believe how loud they've made the exhaust. Anyway, it was a blast. Loved the paddle shifters too - made great v8 brrrrap noises plus they're actually metal (unlike certain luxury brands). Great steering too - no deadness on center and gave me the confidence to really drive this thing aggressively. Surprisingly engaging on twisty roads. Ended up driving it around just for fun. Drives the way a 5 series should. More fun than any f30 I've driven too. Love the looks. Which leads me to the downside - average 12 mpg! Oh and the seats are firm in the bad sense of the word (American Airlines economy style). On the tech front it had the best implementation of CarPlay I've used so far with the uconnect icons still visible at the bottom. I really want one of these now. Damn. I'm sure that walking into a Chrysler/dodge dealer will kill it for me though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by robg; 05-12-2017 at 11:27 PM.