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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: dannystarr on August 17, 2021, 12:20:11 AM

Title: Surprise Car
Post by: dannystarr on August 17, 2021, 12:20:11 AM
Was out of town for a few days. Came home and my girlfriend surprised me with a car. It was dark, and she said I'll be right back. I didn't know she had it at the neighbors house. I didn't even see it when I drove by on my way to our house. She walked over and got it and pulled up with cool running lights. She drove a Camaro but just said it didn't have any balls. So she went to another dealership and BAM!! 2021 392 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Hemi 6-speed manual. Had 22 miles on it. 10 of them she put on. Pretty exciting, I took it for a ride, nice car! Sounds great on acceleration AND deceleration. Need to wait about 1000 miles before I jump on it or slam the brakes. That's just what I want to do, I am sure you could take it to the track. Good Times ahead! I need to learn all the features/options etc. Danny
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: crossboss on August 17, 2021, 01:09:12 AM
Excellent choice, and in one of my favorite colors:F8 green! You can drive it right on over to my house...LOL
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: Oldtimer on August 17, 2021, 03:15:58 AM
Camo Challenger?

Awesome!
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: dannystarr on August 18, 2021, 04:33:36 PM
Crossboss where do you live, I'll swing it by, take ya for a ride...  :)  Yes nice color for sure. Fun to drive. I think she looked at the Zl1 but it started at the high 60's to 80 or 90 thousands. Pricey for sure. But maybe worth it for what you are getting. I don't know the specifics, never looked into it. Danny
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: crossboss on August 18, 2021, 05:31:45 PM
Crossboss where do you live, I'll swing it by, take ya for a ride...  :)  Yes nice color for sure. Fun to drive. I think she looked at the Zl1 but it started at the high 60's to 80 or 90 thousands. Pricey for sure. But maybe worth it for what you are getting. I don't know the specifics, never looked into it. Danny



Las Vegas. I'm waiting!  LOL
Seriously, congrats on the Challenger. I myself have a desire to own one.
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: dannystarr on August 19, 2021, 01:53:31 AM
Thanx.. Not a Camaro for a Camaro site. But just wanted to share. ... Danny
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: x55cam on August 20, 2021, 01:47:58 PM
Looking at that car I can see why they out sold the 6th Gen Camaros by a wide margin - great color too.
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: BillG on August 23, 2021, 01:08:28 AM
those almost look like 1st gen camaros more than the new camaro.
Title: Re: Surprise Car
Post by: crossboss on August 23, 2021, 04:21:49 PM
those almost look like 1st gen camaros more than the new camaro.



Thats a correct statement. When the Chrysler designers were styling the original 'Cuda and Challenger for 1970, they actually used Camaro as the template. Chrysler wanted more of a Coupe style (like Camaro) over the Fastback Mustang style. Remember, the original Barracuda's were a Fastback (more of a glass back) design. That styling was all the rage in the 1960's. Unfortunately for Chrysler, the sales demand in 1970-'74 did not happen like they had wanted. However, fast forward to today, and it is a sales success.