Is the chrysler srt8 core ripper value at $49,990 drive away - Page 2

UberKnee · 24-05-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

I have seen one as a hearse, it looks the part, back to topic..... it does look good value, i could live with the looks, but is the fuel city cycle really rated at 20 L per ? Well equipped or not that would sink it for me one also has to wonder how they will age , the more kit, the more stuff that might need service, would you own one long term???

Modern day tech ages well. People had these same silly concerns about power steering/windows/aircon/etc. Fact is paying 40k+ for a Falcon when all you get is a big motor and nothing else is pretty bad.

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Low level street thugs and crack dealers fist pump and cheer through their blistered thin lips

No care for resale

Buy shares in hektit chrome rims now

Fo shannizza

Sounds like a lot of modded Falcons in this country. Sad that in 2014 some still treat Falcons like elite, ultra rare supercars, they're just family taxis with big motors. Looked at Falcon resales values lately as well?

Bent8 · 24-05-2014, 05:40 PM

Cheap performance but I can't get over that boring shape, look at one head on and you'd think the designers just went to lunch early or something..

Great motor paired with an ageing Merc box but it still gets moving thanks to 465 pound foot of torque.

Reason you can't get them in manual is because they're gangsta cars made for those lazy execs who'd rather play with their gadgets than worry about which gear they should take the next corner in.

It's just a 2012kg cruiser with a shedload of torque but for me, a GT is still more appealing because it looks (and goes) like a modern muscle car!

I would even buy the new XR8 over this because that supercharged 5.0 has a lot more potential than the naturally aspirated Hemi 392.

UberKnee · 24-05-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent8

Cheap performance but I can't get over that boring shape, look at one head on and you'd think the designers just went to lunch early or something..

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Great motor paired with an ageing Merc box but it still gets moving thanks to 465 pound foot of torque.

Reason you can't get them in manual is because they're gangsta cars made for those lazy execs who'd rather play with their gadgets than worry about which gear they should take the next corner in.

It's just a 2012kg cruiser with a shedload of torque but for me, a GT is still more appealing because it looks (and goes) like a modern muscle car!

I would even buy the new XR8 over this because that supercharged 5.0 has a lot more potential than the naturally aspirated Hemi 392.

Unless you're at the track or a hoon thats something that 99.99999% of the time isn't a factor in the real world. Roads are designed to keep the flow of traffic going along quickly unless its a tight mountain road.

BHDOGS · 24-05-2014, 06:07 PM

A guy at my work has one its boring as batshit to look at and slow as a wet weak to handles like a ship.

Road_Warrior · 24-05-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by UberKnee

Sounds like a lot of modded Falcons in this country. Sad that in 2014 some still treat Falcons like elite, ultra rare supercars, they're just family taxis with big motors. Looked at Falcon resales values lately as well?

Yeah heaven forbid owners and enthusiasts of a Ford product posting on a Ford enthusiast's forum think highly of the cars they own and admire

What Ford do you own, out of curiosity?

mcnews · 24-05-2014, 06:33 PM

I am not one eyed at all in regards to Ford, but I would have to have no eyes to take a 300C home :-)

HULK_I6T · 24-05-2014, 06:33 PM

I dont get how people say the 300c is ugly? Its an extremely nice looking car.

The only reason I like the fg is the supercharged miami and the i6t. Otherwise they are a terrible looking car. I wouldnt put the falcon anywhere near the 300c for looks.

the only thing that holds me back from buying the srt core is its almost criminal not to have a supercharged miami or i6t. So much potential

the 6.4 hemi wont catch miami/i6t once modded. But stock for stock it would more than hold its own..

every other part of the car I have the 300c way ahead.

Auslandau · 24-05-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

I dont get how people say the 300c is ugly? Its an extremely nice looking car.

The only reason I like the fg is the supercharged miami and the i6t. Otherwise they are a terrible looking car. I wouldnt put the falcon anywhere near the 300c for looks.

the only thing that holds me back from buying the srt core is its almost criminal not to have a supercharged miami or i6t. So much potential

the 6.4 hemi wont catch miami/i6t once modded. But stock for stock it would more than hold its own..

every other part of the car I have the 300c way ahead.

As I said .... subjective!

But please ..... you do not have to 'get' why people do not like. Not at all!

Accept that they do and move on. We know you do not like the FG but many do. You love the 300c ..... some dont! You don't like the AU, many do ..... You do not have to 'get' that either.

There is nothing to 'get' ....... Get it?

Road Games · 24-05-2014, 07:00 PM

Get it .. got it .. good !

Qwik6 · 24-05-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

A guy at my work has one its boring as batshit to look at and slow as a wet weak to handles like a ship.

So like an AU Falcon yeah?

chookaradley · 24-05-2014, 07:34 PM

0-100 in 4.7 sec. 0-400m in 12.8sec for a 2 tonne car. Slow is something they ain't

Focused · 24-05-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

The question has to be asked though, why only auto?

It's American.
In their defense, I'd also struggle to drive, hold a gallon of coke between my legs, eat a cheeseburger and change gears.

It's a nice car but I can't but help that the Grand Cherokee version is the best package. There's a new one in my street and it looks (and sounds) fantastic!

HULK_I6T · 24-05-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

As I said .... subjective!

Accept that they do and move on. We know you do not like the FG but many do. You love the 300c ..... some dont! You don't like the AU, many do ..... You do not have to 'get' that either.

There is nothing to 'get' ....... Get it?

I used to work with a guy who thought Ana Kournikova was ugly. Everyone knows Ana Kournikova is a stunning looking girl. Theres nothing subjective about it.

Its a bit like that with cars, they are either well received or not.

People use the 300c as hire cars and wedding cars. Because they have an awesome presence and timeless look. And because people will pay to be seen in them. Did you ever hear of someone asking for a FG as a wedding car / hire car?

Cashie · 24-05-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

I don't see the point of the core edition personally.
The regular SRT 300 is good value enough. Throw in the Herrod exhaust system and, in my opinion, you got a good looking, great sounding luxury barge.
Took a ride in exactly that configuration (black 300)a couple of weeks back.
If I were interested in getting a powerful RWD the 300 would be on that list.

What, you don't see the point of saving $10k and still getting the same engine, brakes etc? The core was brought out here to get under the luxury car tax, was such a hit the US starting selling them there too.

BHDOGS · 24-05-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwik6

So like an AU Falcon yeah?

exactly the new 300c handles just like a 20 year old car thats how bad it is

Herrod Motorsport · 24-05-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

exactly the new 300c handles just like a 20 year old car thats how bad it is

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Originally Posted by chookaradley

Had mine 4 days now. Cannot speak highly enough of the product. I'm loving it more every day. It has such a great presence about it. Can't wait to put a few Kms on it so I can open the taps on the mighty Hemi. Highly recommend it.

Drive one for a week and you will change your mind nothing wrong with the way these handle
For all the negative people who have there opinions I would say that you have never driven one .
Great car great value for the money .

HULK_I6T · 24-05-2014, 08:47 PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=938ktHCu03g

this is the car for $49990 drive away.

XR Martin · 24-05-2014, 09:03 PM

Boot design is awful. Falcon has have non-intrusive hinges since the AU.

Ben73 · 24-05-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

A guy at my work has one its boring as batshit to look at and slow as a wet weak to handles like a ship.

Looks boring? That's a new one. I have heard everything from sick, tough, bling, ugly pretty much everything positive and negative, but never boring.
Slow, yeah it's is slow compared to a supercar.
Pretty much on spec with other performance sedans though.
0-100 in less than 5 seconds. What do you honestly expect from a 2 ton stock sedan.
You must be hard to please.

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Low level street thugs and crack dealers fist pump and cheer through their blistered thin lips

No care for resale

Buy shares in hektit chrome rims now

Fo shannizza

Might say something about where you live.

Where I'm from majority 300 owners are 30-50yo aged men who dress in respectable clothing.
Only seen one gang banger driving one, but he looked like a wannabe gangster anyway.

I'd be tempted to buy one if I wanted a sedan.

DanielXR8 · 24-05-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

Its full of tech its full of tech **** tech

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Originally Posted by commonrails

Yeah in an ideal world where every single part isn't manufactured by the cheapest bidder.

Its hard to argue with such an eloquent, thoughtful position, made by an open minded car enthusiast.

BHDOGS · 24-05-2014, 09:36 PM

im not a car enthusiast im a ford enthusiasts **** other car makers

MethodX · 24-05-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

im not a car enthusiast im a ford enthusiasts **** other car makers

Ford's are cars.... well most of the time.

BHDOGS · 24-05-2014, 09:45 PM

I do enjoy these threads

fgpsi · 24-05-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

I dont get how people say the 300c is ugly? Its an extremely nice looking car.

The only reason I like the fg is the supercharged miami and the i6t. Otherwise they are a terrible looking car. I wouldnt put the falcon anywhere near the 300c for looks.

the only thing that holds me back from buying the srt core is its almost criminal not to have a supercharged miami or i6t. So much potential

the 6.4 hemi wont catch miami/i6t once modded. But stock for stock it would more than hold its own..

every other part of the car I have the 300c way ahead.

Which car is the terrible looking ?

**GasoLane** · 24-05-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

im not a car enthusiast im a ford enthusiasts **** other car makers

It's good to see you have an open mind

Wretched · 24-05-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashie

What, you don't see the point of saving $10k and still getting the same engine, brakes etc? The core was brought out here to get under the luxury car tax, was such a hit the US starting selling them there too.

No, like I said, personally I would rather spend the extra 10k (plus LCT) and get the creature comforts like leather seats, the better sound system, radar guided cruise, etc. What they take out is worth more than 10k anyway.
For me it is a compromise, I have to spend every day in the car so I want to be comfortable and enjoy the car in everyday driving conditions. What they rip out I won't see in performance gains anyway.

Obviously that's not for everyone.

Ben73 · 24-05-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Which car is the terrible looking ?

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Making arguments on the way something looks is pointless.

Most art looks **** to me, but it still sells for thousands or even millions for other reasons.

**PepeLePew** · 24-05-2014, 10:11 PM

Similar demographic to most FG GT owners when you get down to it.

It's interesting to read thread after thread on the forum lately running down the local product since the announcement re the end, but it's refreshing to have some other vehicle being pronounced the ducks guts than the red team. Well except notably for Rogs threads

Seriously, they're a good value car, but not so different in concept big *** car with too much engine and quite honestly that's the bulk of the appeal. But they're not everyone's cup of tea. Just like FG isn't. That's life.

Hulk are you going to buy something one day? Unless you're just stirring the pot do you have any intent of buying one? I'd consider one at that price to live next to the ute if I had a spare 50k. I don't like the look, but the donk is pretty special. Oddly that was exactly the mindset when I bought my FG.

fgpsi · 24-05-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Making arguments on the way something looks is pointless.

Most art looks **** to me, but it still sells for thousands or even millions for other reasons.

He said it looks worse than the FG's

dirtyclevo · 25-05-2014, 12:15 AM

The Srt-8 is great value for money, its nice on the eye to!

you know..I still don't understand why they didn't allow the falcon to be sold in the states.
were they worried it would be so popular that they couldn't keep up with demand?

or was it the fact that a vehicle produced by australia was better than what they could offer? alot of american's have said they wanted it. it should have been over there 10 yrs ago and they know it.