You fix small repairs as they occur. You don't ignore them for 9 years and say, "Oh well. That's just age." Noooo, that's just ignoring little repairs for 9 years.
noctanol Jealous? Of a Dodge??? Haha. You clearly haven't compared their quality to comparable manufacturers such as Ford or even GM. Chrysler products have always been notorious for being of extremely poor quality. And for your information, I don't drive a Honda shitbox. I've got a V8 ;)
Who was talking about features dude? We're talking about things that matter such as mechanical longevity and durability. And how appropriate that you drive a 300 and are talking shit online calling me jealous. Check this out www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ The ONLY manufacturer that dodge or chrysler beats (other than its Jeep brand) is Fiat, which they also own. So according to this, I'm right. I own an old police car so my car is just as obnoxious as yours i suppose.
Random ! Good Job on the 9-year review of the Black Beast. Mine is a 2008 SRT8 and has 95,000 on the original 6.1 HEMI.95% of what you pointed out on your Charger is what mine is doing as well. I feel your pain Bro, LOL. But hey, in the same breath, Before the SRT8, I had a 2002 BMW M3 that was doing all kinds of breaking down ($12K worth of broken stuff over the life of the car) and A-Pillar cloth falling off and Rubber Door trim inside falling off, etc. etc. That's why I went over to the Dark Side MOPAR baby! I scored my One-Owner, SRT8 for $28K at 6,500 original miles in 2013. I love my car and she's not going until she gives up the ghost on me. On the road is where the SRT8 belongs! 2006-2010 were the best looking years of the "NEW" 4-door Charger, IMO.
I have an 07 charger, it has been a wonderful auto , reliable it's over 200,000 miles and it's starting to show... I bought it at a time in my life in 2011 when I had little money...its done everything I've ask it to do and more.. ❤
hey man. that fog lights cable happened to me. my fog lights came unplugged and I actually ran it over. found out the same way you did. traced my tracks and found the plug in a parking lot and I just wired it back up and plugged it back in. all you need is the pigtail and get up behind your headlights and you are good to go.
Good chance your car was wrecked , the hood misalignment , the different color sidemarkers and the clear peeling could be poor quality clearcoat used for the repair. All signs of body repair being done. The reason the rubber dash is rolling up is the heat from the heater duct blowing out from the poor quality foam strip they used to seal the vent to the duct just 4 inches back of the vent. break popsicle stiçks into 3 pieces, run a butter knife in between the rubber about 2 inches Deep where it's curling and pry up enough to wedge the sticks in the gap on their sides. Then coat both surfaces with contact cement and wait till the cement is dry to the touch, pull the sticks out and push down hard to bond the surfaces together. Then use 3/4" masking tape to pull the rubber down tight and back onto a clean surface in the dash and leave for 16 hours before removing the tape. It's real important that the glue dries before sticking the surfaces together. Then replace the foam gaskets on the vents with good quality weatherstrip and glue the same way to prevent this from happening again.
A little spray glue will help the headliner there. Have you tried adjusting the hinges on the hood? You could try some glue as well on the center dash part thats coming up. There is a plastic frame behind it that it attaches to. The trim around the shifter, has little tabs, previous owner must have broken them off removing it. The fog lights are terrible on them. You can get cheap aftermarket replacements from Rock Auto, get the cheap ones because they always break regardless!
Headliner is caused by it being a black car in a place with a hot climate. Up here in NY, you can pick out an old southern car easily by their headliner flapping in the wind in the rear window.
Mr Random Reviews on the clear vinyl wrap take it to a professional so they can removed it for you and than you can a custom wrapp on it they are a few places if you wanna do a custom wrapp on it they have to take off the old wrapp on it if it has one bro.
For the hood check hood bumpers they tend to loosen over time, simple fix. For the chrome accent around the shifter it is made to come off easily to clean around and under. Love the car keep her healthy.
Have an '06 SRT8 that still runs fantastic. No mechanical issues whatsoever. Cosmetically, the car's driver's side dash vent has popped loose and for some reason will not fit back into place, and lately, the stereo unit likes to act up, going blank screen on me from time to time. The car is still under an extended warranty, but with a $250 deductible, so the debate is whether to pay the deductible and get the stock stereo replaced and keep the stock appearance, or get a newer updated stereo installed for nearly the same price? ....Hmm?? The car only has 88k miles, so it's driven very moderately, and I don't have a tendency to stomp the gas in it. I just like to cruise around town in it like a grandpa for some odd reason?? But all the power is there when I want it. I also get a ton of compliments. People don't realize it's as old as it is. It's black, but I added red "Super Bee" vinyls all around, so it's got a black and red appearance, which is unusual, because the Super Bee's didn't come in a black & red color combo. (They should have, ...it looks dope) I also added a "front lip spoiler" to the bottom of the front fascia, that gives it an extra menacing appearance from the front. Car is a lot of fun to drive and experience. Sounds incredible, feels incredible. A real Dodge supercar! Peace!!!
Your clear side marker is on the side with the gap in the hood and quarter panel. So obviously it's been wrecked and wasn't repaired correctly, and didn't use OEM sidemarker
The clear vinyl protection from dealer isn't hard to remove, but best done by a pro, and then replaced. The wrap front scratches would be in paint if not for that protection.
man you have all the same problems that my '10 police charger has, headliner is coming off in the same place, and that rubber console thing is poping up like yours, but for a 9 year old car, the internals are all holding up super strong.
Not sure if anyone addressed the clear bra removal, but if you want to try, you can pick up a bottle of road tar remover (body shops call it wax and grease remover) or goo-off (industrial strength) spray liberally along the edges, let it sit for about a minute or two, and use a plastic card or hard rubber mini squeegee and work the edge up off the body. Keep in mind, use this in a well ventilated area and in the shade. The orange industrial goo-off stuff works best, one trick is to spray heavily on the clear bra and use a garbage bag to cover the whole clear bra. Give it a few minutes and it should come off with a rubber squeegee. If it still won't come out, hit up a pro vinyl wrap shop, they should be able to get it off for a decent price.
My charger is 9 years old to, I have a split like u do but mines underneath the bumper so you really can't see it, also a small dent in the passenger side with a tiny start of rust to show up but still runs really good
thankfully my 07 with 119k hasn't had any of these issues. only thing I've got is a ghost clunk from the suspension somewhere that no mechanic or myself can find.
I don't have one of those wrong with mine, 2008 dodge charger.... Maybe ball joints and control arms but none of this, maybe you need to adjust your hood but that would bug me, and the corner lights, get the chrome or black ones from Amazon, 30 bucks free shipping, they will bring out the beauty in the car, and it's a cheap fix
I have a 2007 Hemi charger and the body is Perfect including hood needs a Little body work in rear fender on top but other then that its fine Bought it back in 2015 with 112k now has 129k 390hp with a couple mods Diablosport i2 cold air intake would not trade it in for anything Awesome car good video
The headliner and dash pad issues are likely a product of a black car baking in the Florida sun. They're all glued on, and likely baked off. The gear shifter trim piece clips in, so someone at some point pulled the trim piece off, and broke the tabs on it. The hood misalignment may not be abnormal. The hood is attached too the rest of the car by two rotating hinges, so over the years, it's no surprise the hinges loosen a bit, and create a misalignment. The other things seem to be general wear and tear.
NovaMan 350 this is consistent with what some people said it was wrecked. These trims near shifters can get damages when car is being towed and they need to disable transmission interlock switch
Loose headliner: Fords of 15 to 20 years ago had the same issue. Their glue was not strong enough. Get the liquid rubber cement with the brush attached to the cap & use just enough to stick the headliner back on. This might also help with your dashboard issue. BTW TURN THOSE FRAKKIN "FOG" LIGHTS OFF!
I think the reason the hood isn't aligned with the quarter-panel is because the car was involved in an accident, and wasn't reported, and poorly fixed, another hint is the different looking side-marker on the side that took the damage. Other than that, you just need a glue and new original paint, and if the HEMI still kicking you got no other worries. enjoy.
I had a 2000 cvpi, the paint was beautiful, ran perfect but the a/c compressor failed, the door panels were kind of junk, power windows were slow. Other than that it was still going strong. Got rid of it and got a 2011 cvpi.
As for the factory clear bra, just use a head gun and peal while warm in small sections. If you wanna replace there is even places online to get new clear bras.
Usually not much, new seals are cheap, question is, how long and if the pulley is grooved? If so probably $400 (with new pulley), and around $150 or so for just seal minus part. Depends on car and setup, but usually not too bad.
Hi dude, nice car. The clear wrap in the front is probably a rock chip protector for highway driving. Can probably get new one installed @ a wrap or car detailing place, or dealer if u wanna pay dealer price. The trim around the shifter is supposed to be held in with metal tabs underneath. If u get the shifter stuck in park one day, u will have to remove that trim to fix it (can Google this, broken pink shifter piece). The hood can be realigned @ body shop or by yourself. Screws on hinges & maybe height adjustment on round rubber piece that hood sits on (fender alignment can also be adjusted to match hood lines). U might wanna cover the fog light housing until u install new fogs in that empty housing. Moisture & debris might shorten the new bulb's life, just saying. Wish I could afford the SRT8's. Happy driving, man.
The rock chip protection is a definite must... i didnt realize it but after driving on the highway i noticed these fucked up paint chips throughout the hood of the car... i thought maybe the car wash fucked me over or some shit till a buddy of mine told me its from driving on the highway.. its too late for me now, i have to get my shit repainted and then put the paint protector on top... i guess i'll wait till it gets worse
Kyle Merhi that's exactly why I'm here too haha I'm going from an 06 Jeep SRT8 to a 08 Dodge Charger. Only because bills pile up and repairing things isn't always easy to afford you know. Found an 08 with less than 50k miles on it so hopefully it is well mantained for the year.
Kyle Merhi that's exactly why I'm here too haha I'm going from an 06 Jeep SRT8 to a 08 Dodge Charger. Only because bills pile up and repairing things isn't always easy to afford you know. Found an 08 with less than 50k miles on it so hopefully it is well mantained for the year.
Kyle Merhi haha yeah I found one with about 50k miles on it for $20,000 even! But I live in a state that snows n shit so I'ma negotiate with them to lower the price 🤔👌
i agree 100% on that bro...def a timeless classic look on this Gen charger...the look has held up all these years i still get compliments everywhere i go
the glue is probably because of it baking in the sun. And choose the right cleaning products. Any oil based products is like frying an egg on the dashboard.
The hood not aligning, the aftermarket side light on the same side? Sorry dude, but that car was in a wreck. That isn't due to age. Also, that silver square around the shifter just kind of pops in and out. I take mine out sometimes to clean.
CAPORAL RICHEKADOR it’s like any car bro take car of it change the oil etc. you’ll be fine. You beat it for years u will kill anything. Occasional whippings aren’t bad just don’t beat it everyday.
Those clear bras are a bitch to remove! They put them on to avoid rock damage but over time they do start to look like shit. I used a heat gun and 3m remover and it works pretty well but it gets too hot it breaks if it's too cool it breaks so it's a long process! It was really rewarding when it was all done and said because it revealed all the flawless paint! Great car btw...I have the exact same one and some of the same problems.
I am only owner for my 9 years Nissan Titan and hate that shit , only 60.000 and I replaced the heater 850 dollars , is leaking inside when rain charge 1500 to fixe , I got issue with shocks , arm and few more thing .... my next car I want buy is charge I will buy used maybe with 20 or 30 k miles
This charge is still emasculate. All you need to do is do a little touch up work. That's what comes with age. There's where customization comes into play
On the bumper, I'm not to sure where u live but chupacabras like to jump in front of chargers like crazy. I did some research it turns out that the fog lights and the sound of the motor sound like a female in heat and pow, dead chupacabra.
Looks like Florida or something? I'm sure the humidity and sun doesn't help a ton.. just like how every car here in Minnesota rusts out within 5-7 years if your not careful.
Marc L Because it's a VW. I have an 05 v8 Touareg that's basically in like new condition with 110,000 miles on it. Couldn't pay me to own a Chrysler, fiat, Jeep p.o.s
don198769 I had a 1988 Dodge W-250 that lasted me over 400,000 miles. I ended up scrapping it, because the body was rotting off. I have a 1985 D-150, with over 200,000 miles on it. I had a 2005 Dodge Dakota with 160,000 miles when I sold it. My father has a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, with over 300,000. My old 2007 Jeep Compass that my cousin now owns, currently has over 180,000 miles. What say you?
but are they still like new condition? in my car nothing is falling apart no fog lights ar placed stupid af, and i think why german cars are sold all around the globe and american cars are only in america realy successfull
Marc L My 1988 was not in perfect condition, because I beat the hell out of it. I used it for work (I was a landscaper at the time) so I was hauling tree trunks, dirt, mulch, rocks, pavers you name it, in the bed of the truck. I also towed a 20' long trailer of all steel construction, filled with lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, chain saws and a wide variety of hand tools. In the winter, I would tow 3 of my buddies snowmobiles (and mine) over 900 miles one-way to up state NY to ride the trails. So no. The truck was not in good shape. It was a work truck and a toy (snowmobiles, quads, dirtbikes) hauler for 30 years. My 1985 is in mint condition, even with a hot rodded engine. These old trucks are so simplistic, there's not a lot to break. The interior is LITTERALY a bench seat, a dashboard and a steering wheels. That's it. My father's 2500 is relatively beat up as well, because he also uses it for landscaping and hauling. My old (now my cousin's) Jeep Compass is perfectly fine. Not a single thing wrong with it.
we own 2 vws, a 05 transporter and a 08 passat r36 the transporter is the work car of my father, it has run 375000 km so far we only had to change the exaust to get it over the tüv , and the standart service of cours, and still everything is fine. the passat untill now had no problem at all with 250000 km driven. you cant do that wit a us car from that time, and not with that quality. in us cars much of the interior is made of cheap plastic (a friend of mine owned a jeep and he said it wasnt comparable to any german suv)
You fix small repairs as they occur. You don't ignore them for 9 years and say, "Oh well. That's just age." Noooo, that's just ignoring little repairs for 9 years.
lol. Your car is in good condition. 9 years is not that old for a car. Most of what you complain about is is a lack of maintenance.
And the fact that its a piece of shit Dodge.
Georgeqaws REKT
Jordan Greene why you jelous?? seems like you can't afford an SRT. Go back to driving your mama's honda civic
noctanol Jealous? Of a Dodge??? Haha. You clearly haven't compared their quality to comparable manufacturers such as Ford or even GM. Chrysler products have always been notorious for being of extremely poor quality. And for your information, I don't drive a Honda shitbox. I've got a V8 ;)
Who was talking about features dude? We're talking about things that matter such as mechanical longevity and durability. And how appropriate that you drive a 300 and are talking shit online calling me jealous. Check this out www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ The ONLY manufacturer that dodge or chrysler beats (other than its Jeep brand) is Fiat, which they also own. So according to this, I'm right. I own an old police car so my car is just as obnoxious as yours i suppose.
Thumb down immediately. Hood alignment has nothing to do with the car. That just indicates accident history.
Voodoo8648 that was exactly what I said when i heard that.
Second clue is the different headlight on the same side.
no its not its an aftermarket hood anyone with the rt that puts a srt hood on has those same alignment issues, pull the fender to fit flush
Random ! Good Job on the 9-year review of the Black Beast. Mine is a 2008 SRT8 and has 95,000 on the original 6.1 HEMI.95% of what you pointed out on your Charger is what mine is doing as well. I feel your pain Bro, LOL. But hey, in the same breath, Before the SRT8, I had a 2002 BMW M3 that was doing all kinds of breaking down ($12K worth of broken stuff over the life of the car) and A-Pillar cloth falling off and Rubber Door trim inside falling off, etc. etc. That's why I went over to the Dark Side MOPAR baby! I scored my One-Owner, SRT8 for $28K at 6,500 original miles in 2013. I love my car and she's not going until she gives up the ghost on me. On the road is where the SRT8 belongs! 2006-2010 were the best looking years of the "NEW" 4-door Charger, IMO.
2011 gen was bad looks wise but the tailights were great . the 06-10 front with the 11-14 rear perfect . the 15 -19 horse shit looks wise
well if you dont want it anymore id be glad to take it off ur hands ive been looking for an srt8
I have an 07 charger, it has been a wonderful auto , reliable it's over 200,000 miles and it's starting to show... I bought it at a time in my life in 2011 when I had little money...its done everything I've ask it to do and more.. ❤
Dave Cheney yea I really want one but I’m scared that the one I’m gonna buy is gonna be crap you got any tips???
My 03 crown Vic been running strong, you have to be on it when things shut down.
hey man. that fog lights cable happened to me. my fog lights came unplugged and I actually ran it over. found out the same way you did. traced my tracks and found the plug in a parking lot and I just wired it back up and plugged it back in. all you need is the pigtail and get up behind your headlights and you are good to go.
That's a beautiful ride! My favorite modern body style for a charger.
my buick is 19 years old
Joshua P Damn right behind you :( my Volkswagen is 18 years old
My prelude is 30 and my caprice is 33
Joshua P my mustang is 18
Good chance your car was wrecked , the hood misalignment , the different color sidemarkers and the clear peeling could be poor quality clearcoat used for the repair. All signs of body repair being done. The reason the rubber dash is rolling up is the heat from the heater duct blowing out from the poor quality foam strip they used to seal the vent to the duct just 4 inches back of the vent. break popsicle stiçks into 3 pieces, run a butter knife in between the rubber about 2 inches Deep where it's curling and pry up enough to wedge the sticks in the gap on their sides. Then coat both surfaces with contact cement and wait till the cement is dry to the touch, pull the sticks out and push down hard to bond the surfaces together. Then use 3/4" masking tape to pull the rubber down tight and back onto a clean surface in the dash and leave for 16 hours before removing the tape. It's real important that the glue dries before sticking the surfaces together. Then replace the foam gaskets on the vents with good quality weatherstrip and glue the same way to prevent this from happening again.
A little spray glue will help the headliner there.
Have you tried adjusting the hinges on the hood?
You could try some glue as well on the center dash part thats coming up. There is a plastic frame behind it that it attaches to.
The trim around the shifter, has little tabs, previous owner must have broken them off removing it.
The fog lights are terrible on them. You can get cheap aftermarket replacements from Rock Auto, get the cheap ones because they always break regardless!
SRTMUSH best advice given so far lol thanks bro!
no problem dude. You might want to verify, but i believe the part is (4595966AB)
I was gonna say what SRTMUSH said. I'd also add my favorite vehicle accessory... RTV If it can't be fixed with RTV it can't be fixed :)
Headliner is caused by it being a black car in a place with a hot climate. Up here in NY, you can pick out an old southern car easily by their headliner flapping in the wind in the rear window.
Mr Random Reviews on the clear vinyl wrap take it to a professional so they can removed it for you and than you can a custom wrapp on it they are a few places if you wanna do a custom wrapp on it they have to take off the old wrapp on it if it has one bro.
For the hood check hood bumpers they tend to loosen over time, simple fix. For the chrome accent around the shifter it is made to come off easily to clean around and under. Love the car keep her healthy.
I would have used this video in the sale of this car...BIG DISCOUNTS LOL
Have an '06 SRT8 that still runs fantastic. No mechanical issues whatsoever. Cosmetically, the car's driver's side dash vent has popped loose and for some reason will not fit back into place, and lately, the stereo unit likes to act up, going blank screen on me from time to time. The car is still under an extended warranty, but with a $250 deductible, so the debate is whether to pay the deductible and get the stock stereo replaced and keep the stock appearance, or get a newer updated stereo installed for nearly the same price? ....Hmm?? The car only has 88k miles, so it's driven very moderately, and I don't have a tendency to stomp the gas in it. I just like to cruise around town in it like a grandpa for some odd reason?? But all the power is there when I want it. I also get a ton of compliments. People don't realize it's as old as it is. It's black, but I added red "Super Bee" vinyls all around, so it's got a black and red appearance, which is unusual, because the Super Bee's didn't come in a black & red color combo. (They should have, ...it looks dope) I also added a "front lip spoiler" to the bottom of the front fascia, that gives it an extra menacing appearance from the front. Car is a lot of fun to drive and experience. Sounds incredible, feels incredible. A real Dodge supercar! Peace!!!
Your clear side marker is on the side with the gap in the hood and quarter panel. So obviously it's been wrecked and wasn't repaired correctly, and didn't use OEM sidemarker
The clear vinyl protection from dealer isn't hard to remove, but best done by a pro, and then replaced. The wrap front scratches would be in paint if not for that protection.
man you have all the same problems that my '10 police charger has, headliner is coming off in the same place, and that rubber console thing is poping up like yours, but for a 9 year old car, the internals are all holding up super strong.
all of these are fairly easy to fix
Not sure if anyone addressed the clear bra removal, but if you want to try, you can pick up a bottle of road tar remover (body shops call it wax and grease remover) or goo-off (industrial strength) spray liberally along the edges, let it sit for about a minute or two, and use a plastic card or hard rubber mini squeegee and work the edge up off the body. Keep in mind, use this in a well ventilated area and in the shade. The orange industrial goo-off stuff works best, one trick is to spray heavily on the clear bra and use a garbage bag to cover the whole clear bra. Give it a few minutes and it should come off with a rubber squeegee. If it still won't come out, hit up a pro vinyl wrap shop, they should be able to get it off for a decent price.
where did u obtain those rims and could you tell me the size and price... thank you! 👊
you have delinte d8 tires right? how do you like them? i feel my 375 hp v6 camaro can barely keep traction with them
What type of glue should I use for the center dashboard above the air vent? I just noticed i have the same problem in the video.
My charger is 9 years old to, I have a split like u do but mines underneath the bumper so you really can't see it, also a small dent in the passenger side with a tiny start of rust to show up but still runs really good
thankfully my 07 with 119k hasn't had any of these issues. only thing I've got is a ghost clunk from the suspension somewhere that no mechanic or myself can find.
it's called an invisibra hood protector
the little pieces under the hood adjust the hood and how it sits. it's a screw looking thing. that should make your hood lay perfect
My 2007 Charger has None of those problems....... Seems like a lack of care for the car.
Sir-Charles Bateman no I'm pretty sure it's been in a wreck before
Why did you have to replace the motor?
Car still looks great I like it!!
i plasti dipped the side markers looks neat you might like it
I don't have one of those wrong with mine, 2008 dodge charger.... Maybe ball joints and control arms but none of this, maybe you need to adjust your hood but that would bug me, and the corner lights, get the chrome or black ones from Amazon, 30 bucks free shipping, they will bring out the beauty in the car, and it's a cheap fix
I have a 2007 Hemi charger and the body is Perfect including hood needs a Little body work in rear fender on top but other then that its fine Bought it back in 2015 with 112k now has 129k 390hp with a couple mods Diablosport i2 cold air intake would not trade it in for anything Awesome car good video
hey bro i have the same problem with my fog light the cabled snapped how much did it cost to fix. ?
I got a 2006 daytona and I have almost the same problems other than that she still a beast..
I have a 2006 300 SRT-8 I still love that thing
My biggest problem would be the new RTs being on par with the old SRT's performance. Makes me glad that I got rid of my 300.
The headliner and dash pad issues are likely a product of a black car baking in the Florida sun. They're all glued on, and likely baked off. The gear shifter trim piece clips in, so someone at some point pulled the trim piece off, and broke the tabs on it.
The hood misalignment may not be abnormal. The hood is attached too the rest of the car by two rotating hinges, so over the years, it's no surprise the hinges loosen a bit, and create a misalignment. The other things seem to be general wear and tear.
NovaMan 350 this is consistent with what some people said it was wrecked. These trims near shifters can get damages when car is being towed and they need to disable transmission interlock switch
Mine is 2006 charger rt . Running strong
Loose headliner: Fords of 15 to 20 years ago had the same issue. Their glue was not strong enough. Get the liquid rubber cement with the brush attached to the cap & use just enough to stick the headliner back on. This might also help with your dashboard issue.
BTW TURN THOSE FRAKKIN "FOG" LIGHTS OFF!
And what about mechanical/electrical issues?
There are rubber twist knobs on the front of your hood to raise it lower for adjustment. Maybe you already knew this by now. Nice car!!
How much did you pay for it and how many miles are on if you don't mind me asking.
I think the reason the hood isn't aligned with the quarter-panel is because the car was involved in an accident, and wasn't reported, and poorly fixed, another hint is the different looking side-marker on the side that took the damage. Other than that, you just need a glue and new original paint, and if the HEMI still kicking you got no other worries. enjoy.
Abdiassis Ahmed that could be the case
My SRT is 11 😦😦😦
My dads Chevy suburban is 19 years old and the paint is still good good everything still looks good because of maintenance and has 400,000 miles
Have a 10 year old Nissan Altima and everything is perfect for the interior no peeling or anything looks brand new tbh
mine is 8 years old i love it. first car for highschool
hey man , my dash is coming up a tad to in the same spot .
badass car out of all the muscle cars chargers are least talked abt
I still own a 12 year old CVPI which will be turning 13 next month. I also own a 7 year old CVPI which will be turning 8 yrs old in 2 months.
Sam here I own a 2005 CVPI with 128k miles the paint is coming off the hood you can see it in some of my videos!!
I had a 2000 cvpi, the paint was beautiful, ran perfect but the a/c compressor failed, the door panels were kind of junk, power windows were slow. Other than that it was still going strong. Got rid of it and got a 2011 cvpi.
Gotta love aging cars... My 07 Vic is starting to get rattles and front main now starting to leak a little. Great vid bro.
BigOxx Auto lmao thanks bro
As for the factory clear bra, just use a head gun and peal while warm in small sections. If you wanna replace there is even places online to get new clear bras.
BigOxx Auto My front main is leaking how much does it cost on average to get replaced minus the cost for the part??
Usually not much, new seals are cheap, question is, how long and if the pulley is grooved? If so probably $400 (with new pulley), and around $150 or so for just seal minus part. Depends on car and setup, but usually not too bad.
BigOxx Auto ok yes just the seal it has very very slow leak but I have a new seal just need to get it put on what type of play will do it?
96' Caprice 9C1. Currently 21 years old. No problems.
I used to have one of those back in the days its still my plan to one day buy one again and turn it into an interceptor
Hi dude, nice car. The clear wrap in the front is probably a rock chip protector for highway driving. Can probably get new one installed @ a wrap or car detailing place, or dealer if u wanna pay dealer price. The trim around the shifter is supposed to be held in with metal tabs underneath. If u get the shifter stuck in park one day, u will have to remove that trim to fix it (can Google this, broken pink shifter piece). The hood can be realigned @ body shop or by yourself. Screws on hinges & maybe height adjustment on round rubber piece that hood sits on (fender alignment can also be adjusted to match hood lines). U might wanna cover the fog light housing until u install new fogs in that empty housing. Moisture & debris might shorten the new bulb's life, just saying. Wish I could afford the SRT8's. Happy driving, man.
leagente hey man thats some really good advice thank you👍👍👍
The rock chip protection is a definite must... i didnt realize it but after driving on the highway i noticed these fucked up paint chips throughout the hood of the car... i thought maybe the car wash fucked me over or some shit till a buddy of mine told me its from driving on the highway.. its too late for me now, i have to get my shit repainted and then put the paint protector on top... i guess i'll wait till it gets worse
I own a 11 year old Dodge Charger and it's.still in great shape ..
no its not its an aftermarket hood anyone with the rt that puts a srt hood on has those same alignment issues, pull the fender to fit flush
Use hairdryer to remove hood wrap.Vids up on tube to do this.
Prior owner had that put on the front it’s chip guard. You remove it w a heat gun
Literally the sole reason I subscribe to you is because I'm about to buy the exact same car and you're the only one that actually talks about it.
Kyle Merhi that's exactly why I'm here too haha I'm going from an 06 Jeep SRT8 to a 08 Dodge Charger. Only because bills pile up and repairing things isn't always easy to afford you know. Found an 08 with less than 50k miles on it so hopefully it is well mantained for the year.
Kyle Merhi that's exactly why I'm here too haha I'm going from an 06 Jeep SRT8 to a 08 Dodge Charger. Only because bills pile up and repairing things isn't always easy to afford you know. Found an 08 with less than 50k miles on it so hopefully it is well mantained for the year.
and yes it's an SRT8 as well.
So we're both getting an 08 Charger haha that's awesome. How much are you getting it for?
Kyle Merhi haha yeah I found one with about 50k miles on it for $20,000 even! But I live in a state that snows n shit so I'ma negotiate with them to lower the price 🤔👌
Still the best looking charger ever still would buy the old srt8's even today for a good weekend driver
i agree 100% on that bro...def a timeless classic look on this Gen charger...the look has held up all these years i still get compliments everywhere i go
the glue is probably because of it baking in the sun. And choose the right cleaning products. Any oil based products is like frying an egg on the dashboard.
Have a 2007 I just got a new bumper the original was trashed.
That charger still looks nice
The hood not aligning, the aftermarket side light on the same side? Sorry dude, but that car was in a wreck. That isn't due to age. Also, that silver square around the shifter just kind of pops in and out. I take mine out sometimes to clean.
I love chargers , so dope i have pictures of chargers as my desktop
ItzPolarToxic same here man they just look so mean
Mr Random Reviews I agree I have one more year and I start driving , I want one so bad I just started high school
Mr Random Reviews love how mean they look
Some super glue works great on the dash bezel that's coming off
Can I trust Dodge Charger when I talk “reliability”?
CAPORAL RICHEKADOR if the owner doesn’t do a bunch of burnouts it requires constant checking but if you do it should run fine
CAPORAL RICHEKADOR it’s like any car bro take car of it change the oil etc. you’ll be fine. You beat it for years u will kill anything. Occasional whippings aren’t bad just don’t beat it everyday.
9 year old car is new still wtf is this shit, I have an 18 year old corolla and still looks and runs new.
How many mile u car has ?
My challenger is approaching 9 years old on july 3 2017
That rubber is a defect my challenger does the same thing in the same spot
U can honestly just peel it off with a steamer it’ll come off easily its like window tint
Those clear bras are a bitch to remove! They put them on to avoid rock damage but over time they do start to look like shit. I used a heat gun and 3m remover and it works pretty well but it gets too hot it breaks if it's too cool it breaks so it's a long process! It was really rewarding when it was all done and said because it revealed all the flawless paint! Great car btw...I have the exact same one and some of the same problems.
Scotty Thompson thanks man and yea i tried the heat gun and it started breaking im thinking of just taking it to a wrap place to have it done right
Actually that whole chrome square that is around your shifter is supposed to come off like that don’t glue it.
Still a good looking car
I'm in the Military so I've done a lot of traveling
my jeep is 16 years old and shes still going strong
my car is 18 years old & believe it or not is still in good condition.
Do you want to sell it?
Wait. So he had to put a new engine in it? After ONLY 9 years!!
what's the reliability like? Want to buy a Challenger SRT8
kellsAC1 They're reliable bro. Go for it. You won't regret it
My headliner is doing the same thing it's the worst in the back
I have a 2010 charger sxt with 217k miles and I never had a problem with it.
I'm in the military so I've done a lot of traveling
I am only owner for my 9 years Nissan Titan and hate that shit , only 60.000 and I replaced the heater 850 dollars , is leaking inside when rain charge 1500 to fixe , I got issue with shocks , arm and few more thing .... my next car I want buy is charge I will buy used maybe with 20 or 30 k miles
That car is so dope YUST WHY would you sell it😭
My car is 22 years old.. no problems, except a built engine transmission and stock 10 bolt(LOL). Get some new tires dude..
how do you compare it to crown victoria?
crown vic will survive world war 3 and the next zombie apocalypse...the dodge will barely make it to 100k miles
This charge is still emasculate. All you need to do is do a little touch up work. That's what comes with age. There's where customization comes into play
use a blow dryer to heatvthe glue and then peel it off
On the bumper, I'm not to sure where u live but chupacabras like to jump in front of chargers like crazy. I did some research it turns out that the fog lights and the sound of the motor sound like a female in heat and pow, dead chupacabra.
Lmao what
that's expel auto wrap .. use boiling water poor it over it and it should repair the scratches
i wish i had a 9 year old car lmao i got a 22 year old one still running strong though
all of my cars have all been from the 90s this is the "newest" car ive had and ironically the one thats needed the most repairs...go figure
How many miles/kilometres does the car have
How come the engine is new? What happened to the old one?
Get a sunshade bro before the dash pops up even more by the ac. My 08 is even worst the sun fucked it.
Looks like Florida or something? I'm sure the humidity and sun doesn't help a ton.. just like how every car here in Minnesota rusts out within 5-7 years if your not careful.
J.J. Pierson exactly you want good body’s go south you want good interiors go north
Take better care of it. Save up and get it fixed and stop crying. Be glad you own a SRT. Not many have one of these like we do.
Dumb music sells glad? He worked for it why tf should he be glad like it was handed to him
gmc jimmy 94. continue run
Heat gun... remove that clear bumper protection... I'd never get that... ceramic coating is so much better
charger had no definite type
it was muscle car, then sports coupe, now a sports sedan.
in european cars its not like that, we have a 12 year old vw and still everyting is fine apart of some minor things that come from every day use
Marc L Because it's a VW. I have an 05 v8 Touareg that's basically in like new condition with 110,000 miles on it.
Couldn't pay me to own a Chrysler, fiat, Jeep p.o.s
don198769 I had a 1988 Dodge W-250 that lasted me over 400,000 miles. I ended up scrapping it, because the body was rotting off.
I have a 1985 D-150, with over 200,000 miles on it. I had a 2005 Dodge Dakota with 160,000 miles when I sold it. My father has a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, with over 300,000. My old 2007 Jeep Compass that my cousin now owns, currently has over 180,000 miles.
What say you?
but are they still like new condition? in my car nothing is falling apart no fog lights ar placed stupid af, and i think why german cars are sold all around the globe and american cars are only in america realy successfull
Marc L My 1988 was not in perfect condition, because I beat the hell out of it. I used it for work (I was a landscaper at the time) so I was hauling tree trunks, dirt, mulch, rocks, pavers you name it, in the bed of the truck.
I also towed a 20' long trailer of all steel construction, filled with lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, chain saws and a wide variety of hand tools.
In the winter, I would tow 3 of my buddies snowmobiles (and mine) over 900 miles one-way to up state NY to ride the trails.
So no. The truck was not in good shape. It was a work truck and a toy (snowmobiles, quads, dirtbikes) hauler for 30 years.
My 1985 is in mint condition, even with a hot rodded engine. These old trucks are so simplistic, there's not a lot to break. The interior is LITTERALY a bench seat, a dashboard and a steering wheels. That's it.
My father's 2500 is relatively beat up as well, because he also uses it for landscaping and hauling.
My old (now my cousin's) Jeep Compass is perfectly fine. Not a single thing wrong with it.
we own 2 vws, a 05 transporter and a 08 passat r36
the transporter is the work car of my father, it has run 375000 km so far we only had to change the exaust to get it over the tüv , and the standart service of cours, and still everything is fine.
the passat untill now had no problem at all with 250000 km driven. you cant do that wit a us car from that time, and not with that quality. in us cars much of the interior is made of cheap plastic (a friend of mine owned a jeep and he said it wasnt comparable to any german suv)