American Metal: Camaro, Mustang or Challenger

[Blackbird]

With 40 yrs coming up, and a severe boredom/lack of excitement going on these days (don't get to talk about bass that much , I'm looking at a new car to replace the 2002 Honda coupe - Does anyone here have any first hand experience with either of these three - based within these years: 2007-2010?

1) Chevy Camaro
2) Dodge Challenger
3) Ford Mustang

Leaning toward a 2009 Challenger w silver & black decals that is very well priced for my region.

[godofthunder]

  I have a very good friend who is MOPAR to the core, he does amazing restorations, His cars are in a ton of Hotrod mags. For a toy he bought the new Mustang ordered it just the way he wanted it big engine no frills. He though the Challenger was over priced.

[godofthunder]

 Btw I think the Challenger is one hot looking car, my favorite looks wise of the three.

[Denis]

I'm a MOPAR guy myself and would probably pick the Challenger and of the three it's probably the best all around.
The review of the Boss 302 I read pretty much indicates it's a bitchin' ride as well. The Boss 302 tops $40k and the GT-500 is at least $10k over that but I'm not sure what a regular Mustang goes for. They have a V-6 now which puts out as much horsepower as the old 5.0 and 4.9 liter V-8s.

[Blackbird]

The Challenger is just under 17,000, which looks to be decent based on where I live here in Eastern Canada.  That/s with a new set of snow tires and approx 45,000 mi/60,000 K on it.

Same two black stripes as this minus the RT letters.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Challenger-2dr-Cpe-R-T-5622-MILES-7-YEAR-100K-MILE-WARRANTY-LIKE-NEW-LEATHER-HEATED-SEATS-/140886004701?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20cd75d3dd

There's another one that's at 21,000, all black, sunroof and black leather.  

I think 2014 is the last year for Challengers.  

One surprising thing about the Challenger is how big it was compared to the 'Stang. 

[drbassman]

I heartily endorse the Mustang!  I have an 08 GT that I picked up almost 2 years ago with 28,000 miles on it, one owner.  It's got a 4.6l engine, 300 hp, 5 speed and really moves!  I opted for an 08 because the newer 11 and 12's have a 6 speed tranny that was giving owners problems, so I went for the proven, tested 5 speed.  Oh yeah!

[Highlander]

Petrolheads... tsk tsk tsk... 

One of Jackie's KY cousins nearly fell over when he found out how much fuel cost over here - his V12 Ford pickup barely did 10 to the gallon...

[lowend1]

I bleed Chrysler blue.
The Challenger is a pretty big car - always a plus in my book. Buy. Enjoy.

[drbassman]

The GT is my 3rd. Mustang.  I love 'em.  I also think the Challenger and Camaro have great styling, too.  I'd be happy with either of them.  Plenty of big engine options in either one.  When I pass one or the other on the road, the other drivers and I almost always exchange "thumbs ups!"  American muscle is where it's at, no matter who makes it!

[Highlander]

Long may it be so... 

[Pilgrim]

I have the urge to drive a Mustang, but I need to finish the work on my 280ZX Turbo and sell it first.

[Highlander]

Sell it as a project and live the dream...

[drbassman]

Sell it as a project and live the dream...

Like Kenny said!  I sold some bass projects I didn't have time to finish.  It was a relief and I spent the money on some new basses

[Pilgrim]

Like Kenny said!  I sold some bass projects I didn't have time to finish.  It was a relief and I spent the money on some new basses

Problem is that I have the manifolds half off and the head has to come off. Right now it's worth probably $3000 less than if I get it back together.  Next spring will do fine.

[Blackbird]

I went with the Challenger.  Love it.