New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Hi,
I currently own a Magnum SRT8 and am looking for another SRT vehicle. I've been considering the Caliber SRT4 (to be honest, also considering VW GLI or GTI with DSG trans. too), but am not sure I want a manual as my daily driver. I've always been a fan of the crossfires, especially the SRT6, but always thought they'd be too much $ for my second car. Turns out there are some pretty good deals on these right now (good deals on all cars, really).
I was hoping to get some feedback, pros and cons, things that are very good and things that are not, regrets, etc from you all. I'm sure I'll love the powertrain (I'm amazed at the 1/4 mile times and traps with simple mods). I'm concerned about space (never had a two-seater), trunk space (looks like there's quite a bit though), maintenance costs (anyone purchase an extended warranty and have any idea on cost?), and some conveniences such as cupholders (I know, I know), satellite radio and bluetooth (easily added aftermarket).
I'd really love to hear any suggestions and feedback.
Glad to be here and your cars are beautiful!
Jay
I currently own a Magnum SRT8 and am looking for another SRT vehicle. I've been considering the Caliber SRT4 (to be honest, also considering VW GLI or GTI with DSG trans. too), but am not sure I want a manual as my daily driver. I've always been a fan of the crossfires, especially the SRT6, but always thought they'd be too much $ for my second car. Turns out there are some pretty good deals on these right now (good deals on all cars, really).
I was hoping to get some feedback, pros and cons, things that are very good and things that are not, regrets, etc from you all. I'm sure I'll love the powertrain (I'm amazed at the 1/4 mile times and traps with simple mods). I'm concerned about space (never had a two-seater), trunk space (looks like there's quite a bit though), maintenance costs (anyone purchase an extended warranty and have any idea on cost?), and some conveniences such as cupholders (I know, I know), satellite radio and bluetooth (easily added aftermarket).
I'd really love to hear any suggestions and feedback.
Glad to be here and your cars are beautiful!
Jay
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Thanks and welcome, Jay.
I can't think of any car that will give you more grins per dollar, nor a better car group than you'll find on this forum. Many who have had the misfortune of wrecking their SRT6 have gone out and bought another. I know that I would!
There are several threads on this forum regarding SRT6 pricing, what to look for, and common problems to check out.
Contact beanerneon on this forum regarding MaxCare warranty purchase; he's given the best deals so far.
Also, it seems to me that if one of the top gripes about this car is a lousy cup holder, it's gotta be a helluva ride!
I can't think of any car that will give you more grins per dollar, nor a better car group than you'll find on this forum. Many who have had the misfortune of wrecking their SRT6 have gone out and bought another. I know that I would!
There are several threads on this forum regarding SRT6 pricing, what to look for, and common problems to check out.
Contact beanerneon on this forum regarding MaxCare warranty purchase; he's given the best deals so far.
Also, it seems to me that if one of the top gripes about this car is a lousy cup holder, it's gotta be a helluva ride!
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
The only real negative to the car is if you like to mod. There are not many vendors that make after market parts and there are still some modding issues that haven't been resloved yet but they are in the process of being solved. Positives you don't see them often, they are pretty quick and easy to work on for most things. Negatives are dealer support is basically nill and parts can be fairly expensive. If I had to do it all over again, I would still take it over the ZO6 I sold, and the viper I still have.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
I traded my 300c srt8 for my srt6.........way more fun to drive and faster than my modified srt8.
You'll definitely have problems 'fitting' behind the wheel unless ur under 5-8 and especially after having driven the larger car. Takes getting used to.
You'll definitely have problems 'fitting' behind the wheel unless ur under 5-8 and especially after having driven the larger car. Takes getting used to.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
All,
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Originally Posted by jayded6
All,
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
a dedicated 18" winter tire would not be a bad idea if you are up north. just pick up some used mercedes rims and slap it on there for the winter.
on the modding more or less drop down $1500-$2000 and you will be in the 12's
i did not get the srt6 since i wanted something with a full warranty and the price i paid for the car once i am done using the vehicle when i go to sell it or trade it in i should do pretty well on the depreciation since i got a blow out deal on brand new 08.
You want to buy a warranty with the vehicle so you are covered main issues is the i/c pump, seat heaters, and couple other minor things. look at the price of the warranty and decide but you want to have something for atleast 3 years so you do not have to pay anything but you monthly payments
Last edited by faiz23; 04-18-2009 at 03:05 PM.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
I have an SRT-6 roadster and I absolutely love it. Mine is all stock but it's plenty fast for me. It's a blast to drive. It sounds and looks fantastic. I wouldn't trade it for anything...not a vette, not a Viper, not an Audi S-anything, BMW M-anything or any other Merc AMG. I did the SRT Track Experience and wouldn't trade my roadster for any of the SRT-8s, either. I love my car that much.
My only gripe is the clearcoat is very hard. That makes it hard to polish. As that's my only complaint, I really have no complaints.
(I love my Limited, too. It's not less than the SRT. It's just different.)
My only gripe is the clearcoat is very hard. That makes it hard to polish. As that's my only complaint, I really have no complaints.
(I love my Limited, too. It's not less than the SRT. It's just different.)
Last edited by radmanly; 04-18-2009 at 04:48 PM.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Originally Posted by m3pig
I traded my 300c srt8 for my srt6.........way more fun to drive and faster than my modified srt8.
You'll definitely have problems 'fitting' behind the wheel unless ur under 5-8 and especially after having driven the larger car. Takes getting used to.
You'll definitely have problems 'fitting' behind the wheel unless ur under 5-8 and especially after having driven the larger car. Takes getting used to.
Last edited by Bulldogger; 04-18-2009 at 05:41 PM.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
You're kidding right. I'm 6'2" and 250lbs and I fit in there fine. Infact it has more room then the RT/10
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Originally Posted by m3pig
I don't like my knees riding under the steering wheel and I don't like sitting so close to the steering wheel that I resemble an 80 year old in a Crown Vic driving to the Walmart.
He must have a 48" inseam.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Originally Posted by jayded6
All,
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
Thanks for the responses so far! Sounds like you're all loving the ride!
Does anyone have any experience in winter or on less than perfect roads? I'll have to decide whether to use my SRT8 or SRT6, if I get it, as my primary "winter" car. It looks like rims/tires for winter may be an issue?
As far as mods go, it looks like from my reading that with just an intercooler pump, tune, supercharger pulley, and intake folks are making great horsepower and have 1/4 mile times in the low 12s with traps over 110....that seems like that would be plenty (for now...haha).
I am going to have to look into the warranty (although some of the used ones I see come with transferrable extended warranties).
Thanks for all the help so far, and I'd love to hear any more feedback if you have it!
Jay
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
At 6'3" I had to play with the seat a bit to be comfortable.
I think 6'4" would be too tall, but it would be worth the extra cost to lower the seat.
For an inexpensive tire that does fairly well year round, check out the General Exclaim UHP's.
Technically a 3 season tire, but it has a good rep in the snow. If you are up north, and you want to drive the SRT6 year round, I'd get a set of dedicated snow tires.
I think 6'4" would be too tall, but it would be worth the extra cost to lower the seat.
For an inexpensive tire that does fairly well year round, check out the General Exclaim UHP's.
Technically a 3 season tire, but it has a good rep in the snow. If you are up north, and you want to drive the SRT6 year round, I'd get a set of dedicated snow tires.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
I love the SRT-6. A bit much to daily drive on harsh roads, I wouldnt put it through salty winters. IMO thats just stupid, its a limited production car and a $2000 neon will do better than an SRT-6. Why ruin a 1 of 900 or 1 of 2000 car with salt and sand.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
Re: New here! SRT8 owner looking for another SRT
Well, I went to drive one today. There is one on a local lot that is in pretty rough shape...but I wanted to sit in one, drive it, etc. I really is fun. It fits like a glove too. There is not a whole lot of room in there, but plenty for two. Here's a silly, but important, question: Can a golf bag fit in the back? haha. Seriously!!??
Even though the one I drove had the check engine light on, and had 40k miles or so, it was a blast.
Has anyone replaced the stock stereo with an all in one new unit that has sat radio, nav, I-pod, bluetooth, etc?
Thanks again...I'm getting VERY tempted to go through with one of these...
Jay
Even though the one I drove had the check engine light on, and had 40k miles or so, it was a blast.
Has anyone replaced the stock stereo with an all in one new unit that has sat radio, nav, I-pod, bluetooth, etc?
Thanks again...I'm getting VERY tempted to go through with one of these...
Jay