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Old 18-04-2014, 02:01 AM   #1
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Default Oh Chrysler, how could you...?

Just saw an article about the new Charger...
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...york-auto-show


How could they??? What have they done to what was an angry, aggressively styled front end that really stood out in the crowd?

I suppose at least they still have a great engine lineup with the very economical 300hp V6 and the hemi V8's...but still...

Then again...I'm not a fan of the restyle of the new Mustang either...why must mediocrity and softness be allowed to creep in to what were great looking uniquely styled cars...?

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Old 18-04-2014, 04:38 AM   #2
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Didn't like the old charger myself. The challenger on the other hand is wall to wall old school cool.
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Old 18-04-2014, 05:59 AM   #3
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Didn't like the old charger myself. The challenger on the other hand is wall to wall old school cool.
Until you open the door, only to be greeted by the interior of a mid-00's Suzuki.
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Old 18-04-2014, 07:09 AM   #4
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Agree with SBCB, the current Charger is completely underwhelming in the flesh and does no credit to its heritage. The Challenger though looks horn. The Camaro and Challenger are by far the best looking Yank Iron at the moment when you see them on the streets in America, the Mustang always looks a bit feminine apart from the top spec car, and the Mustang actually looks better as a ragtop than a tintop when seen in the flesh.
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Old 18-04-2014, 07:26 AM   #5
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Default Re: Oh Chrysler, how could you...?

What are you guys on about, id have one and it would be a good large rwd sedan replacement givn what Gmh and Ford are offering.
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Old 18-04-2014, 08:30 AM   #6
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Haven't made my mind up on the overly plasticised grille yet, but hell yeah, that car has a great shape and contour on the panels - not so bland like the current stock on offer here. I'd love one!

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Old 18-04-2014, 08:36 AM   #7
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Looks alright to me, could do without the DRL's in the headlight though.
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I love it, and that red is porn.

Would buy that over a mustang all day every day.
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Old 18-04-2014, 09:03 AM   #9
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i like it..
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That front is miles ahead of the current style...
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Old 18-04-2014, 09:55 AM   #11
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What the hell is that orange crap on the tailights ?
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Old 18-04-2014, 10:06 AM   #12
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Looks ok. Current one looks million times better.
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Old 18-04-2014, 10:31 AM   #13
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Love it! Looks better than the mustang in my opinion! Wasn't a fan of the older model (loved the original 70s models) but this is awesome
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Old 18-04-2014, 01:51 PM   #14
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Needs something to break up the grill as all black looks pov pack. Otherwise not a bad looking car.
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Old 18-04-2014, 02:31 PM   #15
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Seeing that i decided to bring mine out to play ...





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Old 18-04-2014, 02:43 PM   #16
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Much preferred the current model, although unless they start exporting them here it really matter little.
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Old 18-04-2014, 03:02 PM   #17
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Its amazing what some chrome trim can do....
Quick and dodgy paint photoshop. Anyone out there with skills that can do this better?

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Old 18-04-2014, 03:05 PM   #18
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I think it looks quite nice.
Still looks menacing.
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Default Re: Oh Chrysler, how could you...?

I like the front but what on earth happened to the back tail lights? Like wtf.

Anyway Chrysler/Dodge you have been saying for years that you are going to make it RHD and bring them here. Still no announcement. With Falcon / Commodore leaving it is now or never. Until then care factor is Zero.
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Old 18-04-2014, 09:37 PM   #20
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I think it looks great, less brutal on the eye than the old one.
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Old 18-04-2014, 09:58 PM   #21
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Default Re: Oh Chrysler, how could you...?

[QUOTE=mcnews;5073749 The Challenger though looks horn. The Camaro and Challenger are by far the best looking Yank Iron at the moment when you see them on the streets in America, the Mustang always looks a bit feminine apart from the top spec car.[/QUOTE]

I'd agree with that. The Challenger would be my favorite car you can buy new today in the looks department.
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Old 18-04-2014, 11:09 PM   #22
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The driving lights craze continues i see soon all cars will have them such a crock of ****.
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Aren't they talking about making DRL's mandatory on new cars?

Some are unobtrusive, but others are just annoying. Then again, my 2008 Suzuki GSX1400 doesn't even have a headlight switch...it's on all the time whether I want it or not, so sometimes "safety mentality" comes ahead of a little bit of choice on your behalf.
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Tell you what though, classic muscle, look at the size of those brakes, these things aren't designed to stop
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Aren't they talking about making DRL's mandatory on new cars?
I'm pretty sure that is already the case in Europe.
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