Wow! I wasn't expecting so many hateful comments on this video. Please keep them coming haters! It doesn't bother me a single bit, but please keep clicking on my video and watching it. :) Lots of comments claiming Dodge builds "junk", but what about Porsche? My Cayenne Turbo is by far one of the worst cars I have ever owned. You can see how much of a POS it is by watching this video: ua-cam.com/video/Pq8WA6PJ3Pg/v-deo.html All of my Hellcat videos can be found here: ua-cam.com/play/PL9xcuilqRL72t4mx68-PCXVUqcxi8D-iq.html Cool merch available below: SRT T-Shirt: amzn.to/3UEnWfa Hellcat keychain: amzn.to/3HWHQKO Hellcat keychain #2: amzn.to/42G3BIH Rubber key fob protector: amzn.to/3SFFZPD Faraday box for storing key fobs in: amzn.to/3SX5Cg1
Bro just came across this... Bought a 2024 Ram 2500hd rebel 4x4 diesel. Got it 3/28...91k...had no choice my trade-in was about to have a blown engine. 3700 miles 2months 2days...68rfe tranny shits the bed...been at a dealer since May 22,2024. Lemon lawed that f*****r! Still making that 1251/month payment though...
Those posting hateful comments are solely because they can't afford a car that price regardless of what car brand it is, you would think working hard for what you've gotten would be a positive but the haters posting from mommy's basement will always be around.
I feel your pain brother! When I picked up my 2023 BMW M1000RR Competition it had a couple things going on that made my stomach sick. Seeing hairline cracks in my carbon fiber rims with only 12miles on my bike had me saying all kind HORRIBLE four letter words. They did replace them for me after four months of waiting for them to be shipped from Germany because of Ronaapocalypse. After four months of waiting I finally picked it back up that was the first time I actually enjoyed my new bike for the first time. I'm happy you were able to get the bugs lined so you can really be proud to show off and enjoy your new ride.
@@MRR-qv3bw Thank you! I'm just thankful I'm not at the mercy of the dealer like a lot of others. If I need to fix something I can! And congrats on the bike! Those are very nice. One day I will have a M1000RR or that MV Agusta F4RR.
I'm pretty sure most of these come off the truck with between 12-14 miles on them, but you could be right. Thankfully most of it was pretty minor, but still a pain.
Nah, there are many examples in the FB groups I follow where people are experiencing quality/build issues with the 2023 Charger and Challenger. They rushed them out the door and this is the result.
I had bought a ford ranger brand new. Dealer said they would bring it in from another dealer 500kms away. Said they were going to bring it in by car carrier. Long story short they 5days later said they were going to drive it in. Told them since I am buying a used truck I wanted 30% deducted. Said no way so broke the deal
Dan bro. I back you over any dealership specially on recall/warranty work that they are trying to get out of. Recipe for disaster. I’ve used so many of your videos in the past to help me fix my cars and mostly my Cayenne Turbo, so I say, ignore the haters, as they are clearly not real “car guys” who get the whole situation. Keep it 💯
here is a secret they are all crap they are all built to fail car manufacturers don't make money maintain long life vehicles. but get this they make money selling new ones
Here in Central Florida, these Hell Cats are all over the dealers lots. Most with 10K Under MSRP. If I were you, I'd be all over that dealer you bought it from and demand they pay for that piece you had to replace. That's unacceptable on any new car regardless of price!
I tried and they ignored me as I said in this video. I don't have the time to continue to harass them over a $500 part (air dam) so I bought it myself and installed it.
I think most of us can’t understand why someone would pay so much for a car. But if you drove one that might change your perspective. This is a car that will change your common sense rationale. This is a man’s car, this is the way we think. We worry about all the other stuff later😊
I’m a car guy I’ve had 6 911s including 3 GT3s and now a Z06. I’d never pay $100,000 for any Dodge. Under neath is just crap plastic poor quality at that. That car is a 45-50k car at the most.
@@jimsteinway695 And Porsche isn't made from that same plastic? My Cayenne Turbo was one the biggest POS and had more cheap plastic parts than any car I have owned.
I been a classic muscle car guy the last 39 years. Always had affordable 60s and 70s vehicles I built the motors and cars over many years. Now that my years are limited and old muscle cars are 40k and up I purchased new Challenger Scat Pack TA 2 weeks ago. I was hyperspaced from 1970 to 2023 in one day. Car is loaded with power,comfort and technology. Sticker was 64K. walked out the dealer paying 42k with warranty, 30 mile new car. I can't even buy a clean Nova SS 396 Clone for 40K. These modern cars fit my old butt perfectly. So glad I stepped out of the 70s.
Awesome video brother. I just received my new 2024 ram 3500 Cummins high output special ordered took three months to get it kind of the same issues. Built Mexico get what you pay for cost me 100k and had scratches. Right off the delivery truck. Found a bolt come out from the driver side seat have not figured out where it came from but there’s something rattling in the dash.. and an oil cooler leak. built in Mexico equals shit.
My dad would make a dealer remove the dealer sticker from the vehicle. Or told them the dealership could pay him for advertising. Lol. No dealer ever wanted to pay him.
DODGE should cover ALL OF THIS STUFF if you haven't gotten it fully repaired already - and all people should be held accountable - such as the dealer that was supposed to to a pre-delivery inspection etc. I WOULD DEFINITELY GET IN TOUCH WITH DODGE ABOUT THIS !! I WOULD NOT ACCEPT THS AS "NORMAL" !!
I’ve had this problem with other high end versions of plebeian vehicles. It may have been a 100k car, but it’s engineered and assembled like the 30k car the base Challenger is. Good luck.
Unreal with all these haters bro. Congrats on the sweet ride and enjoy! They are amazing cars and unfortunately yours had some QC issues. I’d have done like you and fixed them myself knowing it’s fixed right. Great vid and keep them coming!!
Thanks! I appreciate that. Thankfully I'm not at the mercy of the dealer and know how to turn some wrenches so I'm a bit puzzled by the comments I have been receiving. Probably most of them are from Voyles Dodge? ;) Also, I found a bag of parts in the back of the trunk that came with the car so I will be installing those in my next video. I guess some assembly is required when you buy a hellcat!
@@DIYDanCars it’s just haters bro. Honestly the more you have just means the better you’re doing. You have a bad ass sweet car there that you’ll enjoy immensely as long as you own it. Not cool it needed some repairs and sounds like even some final assembly out of the gate but on the plus side you are getting acquainted with it early on and that can only be good going forward.
I bought a 2022 F8 green Challenger RT 5.7. Every time l park it in the driveway,l can’t wait for the next time l get back in and start it up.BEST car l ever owned. All you haters of Dodge are politically motivated. I hope your hatred gives you a headache. My Challenger has given me no headaches.
I’d get a Fumoto oil drain valve, replace the oil drain plug and never have to remove it again. I did this on my Charger and the oil guy at the dealer loves it. Far less messy than the stock oil drain plug when changing the oil. Besides you really tightened the plug almost too much. Wouldn’t want to strip that out.
2 things check your oil since there was an oil leak and secondly get your oil pickup checked out make it to where they put one in the back of the oil pan or whatever are your motor will blow up
A lot of dealerships are like this one because warranty work hardly pays squat and they always give warranty jobs to new junior mechanics who have very little real work under their belts outside of tech school where they received their initial certification. One of the worst places for a mechanic to work is at an automobile dealership.
Reliable should have told you about the problems before they loaded it into their truck. That way you would have beena ble to refuse delivery and have the dealership take care of the issues. Welcome to Stellantis land. They have absolutely jumped the shark with their cars. I also feel your pain looking at your Granturismo. I owned on and it was ALWAYS broken!
Interesting. We have owned our Granturismo for 6 years now and it has been just as reliable as our Lexus. Nothing but regular fluid changes and consumables so far.
I work at a dealership and the Hyundai I worked at they missed alot of stuff on PDI. Talking with a tech that worked at another Hyundai, be said they wouldn't even lift the vehicle... Quick way to get sued.
That's so sad. I hope you don't have any issues with the rack. But if it keeps leaking, it's going to give problems. I had this issue on my 08. Only 70 thousand miles. I bought it new. I'm torn how I feel about the new challenger. I think it's cheaply built. I have 70. If compare the two, not a discussion. The news ones are cheap. I can't believe how expensive those plastic pieces are. I had to replace all of mine. A good tire drag & street E.T. streets. Mickey Thomson, have fun with your new car. Woo hoo. Congrads😂😂😂😂
You should get the front end along with the fender flares, especially the back ones in PPF. The stones definitely kick up and will chip the rear fender flares, ask me how I know. If you wanna keep it pristine looking, and the nice thing is you really have to look close to see this PPF. Some PPF have that self healing protection in the material.
I don't understand why you didn't just take it to another Dodge dealership. EVERYTHING should be covered under the warranty. By messing with it yourself the dealership can now say you voided the warranty.
This is untrue. We have "Right to Repair" laws in this Country. I repaired it myself because then I know it will be done right and I also won't have to risk some dealership employee taking my car out for a joy ride.
It's been documented repeatedly that the "Last Call" quality was not up to snuff. Don't know why anyone would be surprised. The Plant was closing and any part that could be used was used. Quality checks went out the window along with the attitude of most of the employees. It happens all day every day in any manufacturing operation that is phasing out the operation and the jobs. Much rather have a 22, but apparantly the severe issues on the 23's are only on a some vehicles and most are not as bad as this example.
And they wonder why people have stopped buy any of there junk. I thought about buying a Redeye but I decided to skip over anything new or used from Stellantis. We bought a new Charger years back and our dealer would argue for hours about fixing anything, even when the car only had 150 miles on it.
Thank you! I haven't changed the oil yet, but I think the gasket is built into the drain bolt on these. I'll have to double check. The car now has almost 800 miles on it and so far no other issues have come up. Fingers crossed!
VMS Racing has some really nice and good drag wheels, 17x11 and 18x5's for the widebody cars. Some M/T tires and you will be good to go. You will also need shorter rear sway bar end links to run the 17" tires.
There is no disputing the fact that these cars are very easy to steal. I knew that when I bought it, hence the reason it never gets parked in a public place without someone still being in the car.
Right, everyone can afford a 100K vehicle whether it’s your first or fifth. Happy you have one you want tho. Prices of new vehicles have gone exponentially since I began buying. My first was a 67 GTO in California after I came back from Vietnam. Foolish? Paying over 100K for a Hellcat? Hope you enjoy it. My GTO was $3,500. Still kicking myself in the ass for trading it in.
@@BillLaBrie I assume that same goes for a 30 year old US car.. Having owned US cars here in Europe for over 40 years and currently drive a 2015 Challenger Hellcat bought new in Canada in 2015, it's my impression quality in US cars are a lot better today too. The offerings from Peugeot here in EU are pretty sweet, they are awesome drivers with a high quality build...
This is why I bought my manual, 2024 Dark Horse, loaded with the handling package. I wanted to have a NA V8 before they become extinct. Also have a stage 2 Whipple kit coming soon for it to take it to 810 🐴 power
Thank you! I'm monitoring the steering rack at the moment. I will provide an update on it in my next video to see if it's getting any worse. Fingers crossed! :)
lol! Its clean of any tire debris. I don't think someone roasting the tires is going to cause the heatshield for the starter to become unbolted or a loose oil pan drain bolt. These types of problems occur at the factory.
This dealer group is based in GA and I had the Joy of purchasing a challenger from them that they delivered w a nice scratch down it and before buying only they showed 10 miles then at ppw they said oh its got 280 miles ffs I almost walked and should have of course they want to move the pos so they added free service and extended the power train and would never buy another car from them ever….
Thankfully I didn't have any huge scratches. Just simple dumb repairs that should have been caught in QC at the factory or when they did the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), but laziness got the best of them... I guess.
He takes it off in this very video. LOL! Why do you care anyways? It's his car! I guess some people are just overly critical and having nothing better to do than make them feel superior and important behind a keyboard.
Just buy a harbor freight heat gun heat the plastic and hold it with plank or straight edge and let it cold. It going to be straight as an arrow dont waist money foe simple stuff. Weld with plastic or jb weld the under part that separate. Its going to look brand new.
It looks a lot like Joe Raiti's new Hellcat, including the color. He gave us all a virtual ride in it on his channel. "The Grape Ape", he calls it. He got it with the rare 6 speed. I guess he had a good dealer. Looks like many CDJR dealers, though, have no problem charging beyond Land Rover prices, but fail on delivering Land Rover service. And Stellantis just doesn't give a damn.
Yes. I saw his Hellcat and its very nice too. Mine is a manual as well but has quite a few more options than his. It sucks that customer service isn't important anymore. I'm just glad I have the tools and resources to fix cars myself without being at the mercy of the dealer. I know not everyone has that ability and I feel for them.
All those issues would have been fixed for free under warranty at any DCJR dealer. I’m a DCJR dealer mechanic for 34 years. I have never seen an oil filter and a drain plug leaking on a new engine. That broken shield was likely damaged when the car was delivered to the dealer from the transport truck.
LOL! For free? Trying to get warranty work at CDJR is like trying to get a state worker at the DMV to stay an extra 5 mins after their shift is done. It's not going to happen, hence the reason I did what I did. Talk is cheap, but walking the walk is the real test, and sadly Dodge failed me on multiple fronts in that regard.
@@DIYDanCars well if that car came through my bay I would have ordered a new splash shield and tightened up that filter and drain plug no questions asked
@@scottgraham6910 If what you say is true, then Dodge could use a lot more mechanics like you. Sadly though I couldn't even get the dealer to call me back. I have no issues anyways where I will bring it in. The A/C doesn't blow cold at idle when its really hot side and the gape between the front bumper and fender is so large that rocks are getting lodged in their every time I drive. I'm guessing this will be a battle at the dealer to repair, but I'm prepared for it. I love the car dearly, but the build quality is laughable at best.
It stinks that you had to do all of that. It's like the people building the cars are jealous of the people buying them and they just don't care about how they put them together. By the way, you really need to remove that AWFUL looking yellow guard on the front splitter. Otherwise, it's a beautiful car. And I'm a Mustang guy. Have fun and don't kill yourself.
I’m thinking another dealership would have handled the issues for you. Those are manufacturing issues so don’t see why any local dealer wouldn’t fix. I’m also thinking a few minutes with a heat gun would sort out that bulge, given that ride height you may want to keep that old one handy ! Imagine the things you can’t see if those few obvious things are there. Obvious that little to no care or pride was utilized in assembly.
They probably would. But I didn't want to risk some inexperienced kid working on my new car or risk having the car wash crew taking it for a joy ride. The risk of that far outweighs any benefit of them "fixing" it. I guess each their own, but to me I would rather just fix it myself.
@@DIYDanCars I agree, fixing it yourself you know it is done right, but those guys should have at least provided the parts for you... Disgusting how little care and assistance when you have an issue...
@@helpfulhippo3744 I agree! Customer service is no longer a thing it seems. I have no plans to ever purchase another new Dodge again. I really wanted a Hellcat and didn't want to buy used considering all the youtube videos I have seen with them getting beat! I figured it would be wise to buy new in this case, but that ended up with its own problems. Oh well. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for the comment!
You know, guys like you with seeming money to burn just incentivize companies like Stellantis & others to keep charging the ridiculous prices for vehicles now. Instead of holding the dealer or company’s feet to the fire & making good the defects THEY CAUSED, you repair the problems yourself AND SHELL OUT MORE $$$$ On top of that? Wow Stellantis got a real deal with you, not only did you buy a defective Dodge you fixed it for them too!!! You make car buying fun for guys like me who’s retired & make 48K a year! Thanks.
Money to burn? A lot to unpack here from a stranger who knows absolutely nothing about me and has a problem with assuming. This is the FIRST new car I have ever bought so if I want to spend the money that I earned on something that I want, then I will . To your point about fixing the car myself. Well, I fixed it myself because I know it will be done right and I didn't want to risk having some dealership employee taking it for a joyride. I forgot how pleasant the internet can be. Please, keep hating though because it doesn't bother me one bit. It only makes you look foolish and jealous. :)
Let the haters hate. Your money, you only live once. You purchased a beautiful nice ass color one of a kind challenger. Enjoy that machine every time you drive it. I fully respect that car and color. 💯👌👊
This is totally unacceptable on a brand new car especially at that price point. I would document and photograph all the problems with the vehicle when you received it as evidence. I would then visit the dealer who sold it to you ( probably a long drive and a hassle for you , but its the principle of the matter) and immediately speak with the general manager or Principle owner and explain the problems. That part that you paid for they should take care of it, if not make a formal complaint withe BBB, contact Dodge Corporate office and complain listing all the people you spoke with at the dealership, file a small claims action against them. They will relent because don't want to spend the money for an attorney. You would definitely win in Court and they know it. What would scare me is the problems with the car you can't see. You were let down twice, First by the Manufacturer, and then by the Dealership.
Just Stellantis and their lack of Q.C. whilst chasing profits. Dodge is no longer American and not the company we used to know and love. Hopefully you watch the Dodge/Ram/Jeep vids out there showing what a disaster corporation you have waded into...Plenty of videos about the major quality nose-dive Stellantis has brought to it's cars. Beautiful cars when they are correctly assembled.
When you have to change the oil, I would get a new drain plug. Shouldn't be that tight to seal it. It could be missing the Oring on the drain plug. I've never seen a factory oil filter from the factory be that loose. It usually takes an act of God to get it off.
I would have NEVER, EVER, paid for those repairs! Especially when you've already payed what, $100,000 for that car!? I would have gone to that dealer and complained up and down until they fixed it! And made sure that there were other customers in the dealership at the time so they too could see what kind of dealer they were dealing with.
When the dealer is over 1000 miles away its a bit difficult to hop in the car and drive to the dealer to express your dissatisfaction. All I can do is warn others who plan to do business with them. Thankfully most of the repairs were very minor with exception of the air damn, which cost me 5 big ones. It sucks, but I was getting no where with the dealer via phone.
How many people never look under their car? They depend on you not looking 😂 Many modern cars have pads under the drivetrain to hide leaks 😮😮 Cost of producing this car is a fraction of $100k😂
@@HypocriticYT Huh?! I used to work for a Chrysler dealer and almost all of the cars we received from the factory had low teens as far as mileage. Most of the new Challengers off the truck have had between 8-15 miles on them. It all depends if they went to QC where they put them on the rollers to perform additional testing so I'm a bit puzzled by your comment that "13 is a lot of delivery miles".
Stellantis really took things the wrong way at Chrysler/Dodge. Tims leadership in building the best muscle/performance sedans and coupes on the road shows. One of the best looking cars on the road. Stellantis wants America to think the Hornet is the answer to the car we need lol. Umm no. Keep this in Europe Back to your car - the build quality is poor. Unfortunately you aren’t the only one to deal with this. Dropping near 6 figures you’d expect everything to be installed. Shows what job the QC people are doing on the line Brampton, Ontario in Maple Syrup land - other lines of work you’d be fired. QC should have caught that. Where are the pen marks verifying proper torque on drain plug? How about clips? If installer job dropped ball QC should catch that. Hope stellantis cuts you a check for the parts and for hassle/labor.
Dodges have been our huge family for decads & always reliable great cars. Is it possible this poor car was a demo or brought back by another buyer for a trial run ? Had this happen to me & my husband 1 yr. ago also. We fought through it but in the end it was used hard & the dealership gave us a brand new car 2 miles. Told them legal help was getting involved 😂 rest is history to our advantage, cut a couple of thousand off more on this new car. 😅
Hello! I doubt that could be it because the car only had 13 miles on it when I picked it up. I appreciate the comment and glad you got your issues worked out. Thankfully I'm not at the mercy of the dealer and can repair cars myself.
If they did that, then why isn't there any scrapes or scratches on the lower air dam? There should be evidence of that, but there isn't which tells me this was an install issue.
Who knows? The dealer was ghosting me, but I'm sure in typical dealer fashion they would have denied any wrong doing and it was me who is at fault. Trying to get warranty work done on a Dodge is a lot like trying to get an employee of the DMV to stay an extra 5 mins. It's just not going to happen. Some people enjoy a battle like this but I don't, so I elected to just fix it myself.
@@DIYDanCars Not jealous at all. I could afford to buy a $100,000 car, but it would be one of those. You chose to expose your stupidity by posting this on UA-cam!
You should have made them remove the dealer logo before it left. I always do. But it’s fun to give them the option to leave it no for an additional $1000 for me advertising for them.
lol! These clowns couldn't even deliver a car in 100% new condition to me. I could only imagine how they would remove the decal that they applied. I would just rather it do it myself instead of them. They would probably take a razor blade to the paint work and scratch it all to heck trying to remove it.
Wow! I wasn't expecting so many hateful comments on this video. Please keep them coming haters! It doesn't bother me a single bit, but please keep clicking on my video and watching it. :)
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Bro just came across this...
Bought a 2024 Ram 2500hd rebel 4x4 diesel. Got it 3/28...91k...had no choice my trade-in was about to have a blown engine. 3700 miles 2months 2days...68rfe tranny shits the bed...been at a dealer since May 22,2024.
Lemon lawed that f*****r! Still making that 1251/month payment though...
Those posting hateful comments are solely because they can't afford a car that price regardless of what car brand it is, you would think working hard for what you've gotten would be a positive but the haters posting from mommy's basement will always be around.
I feel your pain brother! When I picked up my 2023 BMW M1000RR Competition it had a couple things going on that made my stomach sick. Seeing hairline cracks in my carbon fiber rims with only 12miles on my bike had me saying all kind HORRIBLE four letter words. They did replace them for me after four months of waiting for them to be shipped from Germany because of Ronaapocalypse. After four months of waiting I finally picked it back up that was the first time I actually enjoyed my new bike for the first time. I'm happy you were able to get the bugs lined so you can really be proud to show off and enjoy your new ride.
@@MRR-qv3bw Thank you! I'm just thankful I'm not at the mercy of the dealer like a lot of others. If I need to fix something I can! And congrats on the bike! Those are very nice. One day I will have a M1000RR or that MV Agusta F4RR.
I hate
Wow that oil pan plug should never have to be tightened that much.😮😮
That’s what I said. No way that much torque should be required.
I think that’s why they use crush washers.
What else is loose
gotta love that stellantis quality ammirite
Stellantis just filed for bankruptcy
Might be $100k, but it’s still Dodge.
@@BillLaBrie exactly 💯
2 yrs from now 35-40k
Came here to say this.
I think something happened in those 13 miles that the dealer is not disclosing.
I'm pretty sure most of these come off the truck with between 12-14 miles on them, but you could be right. Thankfully most of it was pretty minor, but still a pain.
It's most likely a rollback job. A scab tool will show the real miles
Nah, there are many examples in the FB groups I follow where people are experiencing quality/build issues with the 2023 Charger and Challenger. They rushed them out the door and this is the result.
for 100,000$ that is some really poor ass quality of parts that should be plastic underneath should be alluminum or carbon fiber
Don't pop the hood on a Porsche then. They have more plastic than any American brand that I know of under the hood.
Nice HC. What a shame. Former Dodge Technician, Gilman Dodge in SW Houston, TX. I am not surprised at all.
I bet it's been wrecked
The bigger problem I see, is what critical components are given the same lack of attention . Time will tell. Good luck
Time will tell is right! At least the engine is made in Mexico unlike the rest of the car (Canada) so the motor will probably hold up.
I had bought a ford ranger brand new. Dealer said they would bring it in from another dealer 500kms away. Said they were going to bring it in by car carrier. Long story short they 5days later said they were going to drive it in. Told them since I am buying a used truck I wanted 30% deducted. Said no way so broke the deal
Dan bro. I back you over any dealership specially on recall/warranty work that they are trying to get out of. Recipe for disaster.
I’ve used so many of your videos in the past to help me fix my cars and mostly my Cayenne Turbo, so I say, ignore the haters, as they are clearly not real “car guys” who get the whole situation. Keep it 💯
Thanks man! I appreciate that!
The bigger problem is that you bought a Dodge Chrysler product…AKA a piece of crap!
Dodge quantity has been very bad since the Italians bought. The co ,but the rest of the companys aren't much better😂
here is a secret they are all crap they are all built to fail car manufacturers don't make money maintain long life vehicles. but get this they make money selling new ones
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Here in Central Florida, these Hell Cats are all over the dealers lots. Most with 10K Under MSRP. If I were you, I'd be all over that dealer you bought it from and demand they pay for that piece you had to replace. That's unacceptable on any new car regardless of price!
I tried and they ignored me as I said in this video. I don't have the time to continue to harass them over a $500 part (air dam) so I bought it myself and installed it.
Have fun and be safe. Happy you got it fixed
Thanks!
I think most of us can’t understand why someone would pay so much for a car.
But if you drove one that might change your perspective.
This is a car that will change your common sense rationale.
This is a man’s car, this is the way we think. We worry about all the other stuff later😊
You're obviously not a car guy if you have to wonder "why someone would pay so much for a car".
I’m a car guy I’ve had 6 911s including 3 GT3s and now a Z06. I’d never pay $100,000 for any Dodge. Under neath is just crap plastic poor quality at that. That car is a 45-50k car at the most.
@@jimsteinway695 And Porsche isn't made from that same plastic? My Cayenne Turbo was one the biggest POS and had more cheap plastic parts than any car I have owned.
I been a classic muscle car guy the last 39 years. Always had affordable 60s and 70s vehicles I built the motors and cars over many years. Now that my years are limited and old muscle cars are 40k and up I purchased new Challenger Scat Pack TA 2 weeks ago. I was hyperspaced from 1970 to 2023 in one day. Car is loaded with power,comfort and technology. Sticker was 64K. walked out the dealer paying 42k with warranty, 30 mile new car. I can't even buy a clean Nova SS 396 Clone for 40K. These modern cars fit my old butt perfectly. So glad I stepped out of the 70s.
Awesome video brother. I just received my new 2024 ram 3500 Cummins high output special ordered took three months to get it kind of the same issues. Built Mexico get what you pay for cost me 100k and had scratches. Right off the delivery truck. Found a bolt come out from the driver side seat have not figured out where it came from but there’s something rattling in the dash.. and an oil cooler leak. built in Mexico equals shit.
My dad would make a dealer remove the dealer sticker from the vehicle. Or told them the dealership could pay him for advertising. Lol. No dealer ever wanted to pay him.
I remove my dealer sticker right in the parking lot of the dealership I said I wasn't advertising for them
I always tell dealer NO STICKES! Or they have to pay ME!
That's the very first thing I do when buying a new car. Nothing screws up the aesthetic like some garish dealer sticker on the bumper.
Dealer i bought a vehicle from had 5 dealer stickers on it. Told them $100 for each sticker. Should have seen their face.
DODGE should cover ALL OF THIS STUFF if you haven't gotten it fully repaired already - and all people should be held accountable - such as the dealer that was supposed to to a pre-delivery inspection etc.
I WOULD DEFINITELY GET IN TOUCH WITH DODGE ABOUT THIS !! I WOULD NOT ACCEPT THS AS "NORMAL" !!
Getting the dealership logo off, especially after the way they treated. I love the Challenger.
Beautiful car, excellent choice of colour… now it’s time to enjoy it
I can’t believe anyone would pay 100,000 for a DODGE
I’ve had this problem with other high end versions of plebeian vehicles. It may have been a 100k car, but it’s engineered and assembled like the 30k car the base Challenger is. Good luck.
Unreal with all these haters bro. Congrats on the sweet ride and enjoy! They are amazing cars and unfortunately yours had some QC issues. I’d have done like you and fixed them myself knowing it’s fixed right. Great vid and keep them coming!!
Thanks! I appreciate that. Thankfully I'm not at the mercy of the dealer and know how to turn some wrenches so I'm a bit puzzled by the comments I have been receiving. Probably most of them are from Voyles Dodge? ;)
Also, I found a bag of parts in the back of the trunk that came with the car so I will be installing those in my next video. I guess some assembly is required when you buy a hellcat!
@@DIYDanCars it’s just haters bro. Honestly the more you have just means the better you’re doing. You have a bad ass sweet car there that you’ll enjoy immensely as long as you own it. Not cool it needed some repairs and sounds like even some final assembly out of the gate but on the plus side you are getting acquainted with it early on and that can only be good going forward.
I actually like how it looks without the yellow plastic lip protection. Although it’s weird to see one without since everyone leaves it on.
haha! I hear ya, Chris! I don't understand why people leave them on either.
$100k for a chrysler vehicle?....More money than brains!
Jealous much?
@@DIYDanCars Not jealous just common sense.
@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 The Mustang guy again? LOL!
Drain the oil and check it for metal. I would not trust stelanis employees now.
The engine is made in Mexico. I'm not worried. Pretty sad that the quality in Mexico is quite a bit better than Canada.
YOU BETTER DO A BLUETOOTH SCAN ON YOUR CAR AND DO IT WITH MULTIPLE PHONES IM WILLING TO BET THEY HAVE A TRACKER ON IT SO IT CAN BE STOLEN
I bought a 2022 F8 green Challenger RT 5.7.
Every time l park it in the driveway,l can’t wait for the next time l get back in and start it up.BEST car l ever owned.
All you haters of Dodge are politically motivated. I hope your hatred gives you a headache. My Challenger has given me no headaches.
Good video my dude. I have a 23 last call MOPAR Edition on my channel. I bought 3 months ago. Just turned 1500 miles.
Nice! Enjoy it! I'm at 800 miles on mine, but only drive it occasionally.
Yup Dodge “ Dangerous,Object, Dragging,Garbage,Everywhere “! Nice Union Work there!
Hey, its a Chrysler product....what did you expect?
But hey nice ride. Enjoy it!
$25k Civic would be flawless for 100,000+ miles. $100k Dodge is pissing oil and grease from day one.
I’d get a Fumoto oil drain valve, replace the oil drain plug and never have to remove it again.
I did this on my Charger and the oil guy at the dealer loves it. Far less messy than the stock oil drain plug when changing the oil.
Besides you really tightened the plug almost too much. Wouldn’t want to strip that out.
Grease coming out of steering rack is normal. I work at Chevrolet dealer and see it on new ones.
2 things check your oil since there was an oil leak and secondly get your oil pickup checked out make it to where they put one in the back of the oil pan or whatever are your motor will blow up
Very interesting. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day now.
A lot of dealerships are like this one because warranty work hardly pays squat and they always give warranty jobs to new junior mechanics who have very little real work under their belts outside of tech school where they received their initial certification. One of the worst places for a mechanic to work is at an automobile dealership.
😂 that one was built 4:45 on a Friday !
Or 6AM on Monday! lol
Rebuilt more like it
Reliable should have told you about the problems before they loaded it into their truck. That way you would have beena ble to refuse delivery and have the dealership take care of the issues. Welcome to Stellantis land. They have absolutely jumped the shark with their cars. I also feel your pain looking at your Granturismo. I owned on and it was ALWAYS broken!
Interesting. We have owned our Granturismo for 6 years now and it has been just as reliable as our Lexus. Nothing but regular fluid changes and consumables so far.
I work at a dealership and the Hyundai I worked at they missed alot of stuff on PDI. Talking with a tech that worked at another Hyundai, be said they wouldn't even lift the vehicle... Quick way to get sued.
That's so sad. I hope you don't have any issues with the rack. But if it keeps leaking, it's going to give problems. I had this issue on my 08. Only 70 thousand miles. I bought it new. I'm torn how I feel about the new challenger. I think it's cheaply built. I have 70. If compare the two, not a discussion. The news ones are cheap. I can't believe how expensive those plastic pieces are. I had to replace all of mine. A good tire drag & street E.T. streets. Mickey Thomson, have fun with your new car. Woo hoo. Congrads😂😂😂😂
You should get the front end along with the fender flares, especially the back ones in PPF. The stones definitely kick up and will chip the rear fender flares, ask me how I know. If you wanna keep it pristine looking, and the nice thing is you really have to look close to see this PPF. Some PPF have that self healing protection in the material.
Definitely. I plan on getting PPF installed on the front and in some key areas like behind the wheels, mirrors, and doors.
I don't understand why you didn't just take it to another Dodge dealership. EVERYTHING should be covered under the warranty. By messing with it yourself the dealership can now say you voided the warranty.
This is untrue. We have "Right to Repair" laws in this Country. I repaired it myself because then I know it will be done right and I also won't have to risk some dealership employee taking my car out for a joy ride.
It's been documented repeatedly that the "Last Call" quality was not up to snuff. Don't know why anyone would be surprised. The Plant was closing and any part that could be used was used. Quality checks went out the window along with the attitude of most of the employees. It happens all day every day in any manufacturing operation that is phasing out the operation and the jobs. Much rather have a 22, but apparantly the severe issues on the 23's are only on a some vehicles and most are not as bad as this example.
"Documented repeatedly". Please show me where.
And they wonder why people have stopped buy any of there junk. I thought about buying a Redeye but I decided to skip over anything new or used from Stellantis. We bought a new Charger years back and our dealer would argue for hours about fixing anything, even when the car only had 150 miles on it.
It sucks you had to fix that stuff but I get it. That’s a beautiful car. Enjoy it!
Thank you! The repairs are pretty minor and only took about an hour to do, but it still sucks that i had to do this to a new car.
Good. Technical vid. No BS dog and family personal information
I'm probably wrong but it didn't look like there was an oil plug gasket.. great video, congrats
Thank you! I haven't changed the oil yet, but I think the gasket is built into the drain bolt on these. I'll have to double check. The car now has almost 800 miles on it and so far no other issues have come up. Fingers crossed!
Slapped that thing out as quickly as they could, and damn putting the crank on that oil plug
VMS Racing has some really nice and good drag wheels, 17x11 and 18x5's for the widebody cars. Some M/T tires and you will be good to go. You will also need shorter rear sway bar end links to run the 17" tires.
Thanks! I'll check them out.
I can't believe they don't have good quality checks anymore. It is better doing it yourself. I learned my lesson with these stealerships too. Enjoy!
Thank you!
I am a Lexus collector in SE michigan. The only reason I've never owned any Mopar or Hellcat is because it will get stolen.
There is no disputing the fact that these cars are very easy to steal. I knew that when I bought it, hence the reason it never gets parked in a public place without someone still being in the car.
@@DIYDanCars My V8 Lexus IS500 (3rd one) Flys under the radar no one knows what it is lol
Right, everyone can afford a 100K vehicle whether it’s your first or fifth. Happy you have one you want tho. Prices of new vehicles have gone exponentially since I began buying. My first was a 67 GTO in California after I came back from Vietnam.
Foolish? Paying over 100K for a Hellcat? Hope you enjoy it. My GTO was $3,500. Still kicking myself in the ass for trading it in.
Dealerships are either good or terrible. Go to another dealer. You have to do your own inspection before paying for it 😮.
Gotta hand it to stalantis they sure know how to make everything up to Alfa Romeo quality level.
🤣
They’re keeping the Peugeot spirit alive in the US.
@@BillLaBriePeugeot quality are far better than anything that has rolled of a North American assembly line...
@@janfswedane It wasn’t the case the last time they were sold in the US, over 30 years ago. They didn’t have a reputation for quality and reliability.
@@BillLaBrie I assume that same goes for a 30 year old US car.. Having owned US cars here in Europe for over 40 years and currently drive a 2015 Challenger Hellcat bought new in Canada in 2015, it's my impression quality in US cars are a lot better today too.
The offerings from Peugeot here in EU are pretty sweet, they are awesome drivers with a high quality build...
This is why I bought my manual, 2024 Dark Horse, loaded with the handling package. I wanted to have a NA V8 before they become extinct. Also have a stage 2 Whipple kit coming soon for it to take it to 810 🐴 power
Now you are waking up the entire neighbor with that exhaust.
lol! This is the original exhaust from the factory! :)
@@Mac-t4y Karen: "I'm calling the police!" Or "I'm calling the HOA!"
@@MisterMikeTexas Thankfully I don't live in a HOA and my neighbors are not Karens!
@@DIYDanCars ...and hopefully not any "gender-fluid" Kens, either. ;-)
-- BR
Great vehicle, nicely done with the corrections. Hopefully that was all…did I miss what happened with the steering rack?
Thank you! I'm monitoring the steering rack at the moment. I will provide an update on it in my next video to see if it's getting any worse. Fingers crossed! :)
Check rear tires, and rubber in wheel well !
lol! Its clean of any tire debris. I don't think someone roasting the tires is going to cause the heatshield for the starter to become unbolted or a loose oil pan drain bolt. These types of problems occur at the factory.
I always remove dealer specific decals, badges, plate frames, etc. If they decide they want to pay me to advertise then I’ll leave it on.
This dealer group is based in GA and I had the Joy of purchasing a challenger from them that they delivered w a nice scratch down it and before buying only they showed 10 miles then at ppw they said oh its got 280 miles ffs I almost walked and should have of course they want to move the pos so they added free service and extended the power train and would never buy another car from them ever….
Thankfully I didn't have any huge scratches. Just simple dumb repairs that should have been caught in QC at the factory or when they did the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), but laziness got the best of them... I guess.
Does he keep that silly yellow number guard on? I couldn’t finish watching, makes me anxious!
He takes it off in this very video. LOL! Why do you care anyways? It's his car! I guess some people are just overly critical and having nothing better to do than make them feel superior and important behind a keyboard.
It's not about Dodge it's about the car.
Just buy a harbor freight heat gun heat the plastic and hold it with plank or straight edge and let it cold. It going to be straight as an arrow dont waist money foe simple stuff. Weld with plastic or jb weld the under part that separate. Its going to look brand new.
It looks a lot like Joe Raiti's new Hellcat, including the color. He gave us all a virtual ride in it on his channel. "The Grape Ape", he calls it. He got it with the rare 6 speed. I guess he had a good dealer. Looks like many CDJR dealers, though, have no problem charging beyond Land Rover prices, but fail on delivering Land Rover service. And Stellantis just doesn't give a damn.
Yes. I saw his Hellcat and its very nice too. Mine is a manual as well but has quite a few more options than his. It sucks that customer service isn't important anymore. I'm just glad I have the tools and resources to fix cars myself without being at the mercy of the dealer. I know not everyone has that ability and I feel for them.
@@DIYDanCarsI might be able to buy one that will fit on my desk. Maybe from Maisto or Ertyl. 😅
@DIY DAN, I want the BEST car you have! Sell me the MR2😎👌🏾💎♦️🎉 Nice Toyota.
I just came across your channel and good luck on your Challenger.
Thanks! The AW11 is a riot to drive and its one of my favorite 80s classics!
All those issues would have been fixed for free under warranty at any DCJR dealer. I’m a DCJR dealer mechanic for 34 years. I have never seen an oil filter and a drain plug leaking on a new engine. That broken shield was likely damaged when the car was delivered to the dealer from the transport truck.
LOL! For free? Trying to get warranty work at CDJR is like trying to get a state worker at the DMV to stay an extra 5 mins after their shift is done. It's not going to happen, hence the reason I did what I did. Talk is cheap, but walking the walk is the real test, and sadly Dodge failed me on multiple fronts in that regard.
@@DIYDanCars well if that car came through my bay I would have ordered a new splash shield and tightened up that filter and drain plug no questions asked
@@scottgraham6910 If what you say is true, then Dodge could use a lot more mechanics like you. Sadly though I couldn't even get the dealer to call me back. I have no issues anyways where I will bring it in. The A/C doesn't blow cold at idle when its really hot side and the gape between the front bumper and fender is so large that rocks are getting lodged in their every time I drive. I'm guessing this will be a battle at the dealer to repair, but I'm prepared for it. I love the car dearly, but the build quality is laughable at best.
It stinks that you had to do all of that. It's like the people building the cars are jealous of the people buying them and they just don't care about how they put them together. By the way, you really need to remove that AWFUL looking yellow guard on the front splitter. Otherwise, it's a beautiful car. And I'm a Mustang guy. Have fun and don't kill yourself.
Everything cars being built during covid and after covid QC been shit .
I can’t believe you paid 100K for a car……any car……100K😩
Well,the Maserati explains it.
I thought all this was part of the Dodge experience 😊
That's pretty funny! lol
I’m thinking another dealership would have handled the issues for you. Those are manufacturing issues so don’t see why any local dealer wouldn’t fix. I’m also thinking a few minutes with a heat gun would sort out that bulge, given that ride height you may want to keep that old one handy ! Imagine the things you can’t see if those few obvious things are there. Obvious that little to no care or pride was utilized in assembly.
They probably would. But I didn't want to risk some inexperienced kid working on my new car or risk having the car wash crew taking it for a joy ride. The risk of that far outweighs any benefit of them "fixing" it. I guess each their own, but to me I would rather just fix it myself.
@@DIYDanCars I agree, fixing it yourself you know it is done right, but those guys should have at least provided the parts for you... Disgusting how little care and assistance when you have an issue...
@@helpfulhippo3744 I agree! Customer service is no longer a thing it seems. I have no plans to ever purchase another new Dodge again. I really wanted a Hellcat and didn't want to buy used considering all the youtube videos I have seen with them getting beat! I figured it would be wise to buy new in this case, but that ended up with its own problems. Oh well. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for the comment!
13 miles and in this condition??? Id be taking it back for a refund
The hellcat is an expensive model but isn't assembled with any more care than run of the mill models?
I'd be on the warpath if i dropped that kind of money and it showed up in that condition. absolutely unacceptable.
They don’t have warranties?
You know, guys like you with seeming money to burn just incentivize companies like Stellantis & others to keep charging the ridiculous prices for vehicles now. Instead of holding the dealer or company’s feet to the fire & making good the defects THEY CAUSED, you repair the problems yourself AND SHELL OUT MORE $$$$ On top of that? Wow Stellantis got a real deal with you, not only did you buy a defective Dodge you fixed it for them too!!! You make car buying fun for guys like me who’s retired & make 48K a year! Thanks.
Money to burn? A lot to unpack here from a stranger who knows absolutely nothing about me and has a problem with assuming. This is the FIRST new car I have ever bought so if I want to spend the money that I earned on something that I want, then I will . To your point about fixing the car myself. Well, I fixed it myself because I know it will be done right and I didn't want to risk having some dealership employee taking it for a joyride.
I forgot how pleasant the internet can be. Please, keep hating though because it doesn't bother me one bit. It only makes you look foolish and jealous. :)
Wah wah wah,. Unretire and make more than 48k then
Why do people like you always come at the customer who got screwed? 😞😡
Totally unacceptable, but that's what Dodge has become.
leave the closure panel out in the sun on a few hot days.
Looks like you got a Friday afternoon built car
Let the haters hate. Your money, you only live once. You purchased a beautiful nice ass color one of a kind challenger. Enjoy that machine every time you drive it. I fully respect that car and color. 💯👌👊
This is totally unacceptable on a brand new car especially at that price point. I would document and photograph all the problems with the vehicle when you received it as evidence. I would then visit the dealer who sold it to you ( probably a long drive and a hassle for you , but its the principle of the matter) and immediately speak with the general manager or Principle owner and explain the problems. That part that you paid for they should take care of it, if not make a formal complaint withe BBB, contact Dodge Corporate office and complain listing all the people you spoke with at the dealership, file a small claims action against them. They will relent because don't want to spend the money for an attorney. You would definitely win in Court and they know it. What would scare me is the problems with the car you can't see. You were let down twice, First by the Manufacturer, and then by the Dealership.
Just Stellantis and their lack of Q.C. whilst chasing profits. Dodge is no longer American and not the company we used to know and love. Hopefully you watch the Dodge/Ram/Jeep vids out there showing what a disaster corporation you have waded into...Plenty of videos about the major quality nose-dive Stellantis has brought to it's cars. Beautiful cars when they are correctly assembled.
When you have to change the oil, I would get a new drain plug. Shouldn't be that tight to seal it. It could be missing the Oring on the drain plug. I've never seen a factory oil filter from the factory be that loose. It usually takes an act of God to get it off.
I would have NEVER, EVER, paid for those repairs! Especially when you've already payed what, $100,000 for that car!? I would have gone to that dealer and complained up and down until they fixed it! And made sure that there were other customers in the dealership at the time so they too could see what kind of dealer they were dealing with.
When the dealer is over 1000 miles away its a bit difficult to hop in the car and drive to the dealer to express your dissatisfaction. All I can do is warn others who plan to do business with them. Thankfully most of the repairs were very minor with exception of the air damn, which cost me 5 big ones. It sucks, but I was getting no where with the dealer via phone.
@@DIYDanCars there are some rotten people out there. I feel for ya!
How many people never look under their car? They depend on you not looking 😂 Many modern cars have pads under the drivetrain to hide leaks 😮😮 Cost of producing this car is a fraction of $100k😂
Wow! 3 comments in 5 mins. Is that you Voyles Dodge? LOL!
I bet one of their mechanics or the dealerships owner kid drove the 💩 out of it for a few miles 😢
I doubt it because it had delivery miles on it. All of these problems are tied to poor workmanship at the factory.
@@DIYDanCars 13 is a lot of "delivery miles". I bet the starter had an issue and is why the cover wasn't attached
@@HypocriticYT Huh?! I used to work for a Chrysler dealer and almost all of the cars we received from the factory had low teens as far as mileage. Most of the new Challengers off the truck have had between 8-15 miles on them. It all depends if they went to QC where they put them on the rollers to perform additional testing so I'm a bit puzzled by your comment that "13 is a lot of delivery miles".
@@DIYDanCars didn't know they tested them which racks up the miles. Years ago they had lower miles, I'm out of date!!!
Man, that is one nice car.
Thanks! I have wanted a manual transmission hellcat since they came out and it didn't disappoint in terms of smiles per mile.
The fact you own (most likely lease) a Maserati as well tells me all I need to know 🤦♂️
Actually I don't. It's my wife's car and its over 10 years old and paid off. #assumptions
Stellantis really took things the wrong way at Chrysler/Dodge.
Tims leadership in building the best muscle/performance sedans and coupes on the road shows. One of the best looking cars on the road. Stellantis wants America to think the Hornet is the answer to the car we need lol. Umm no. Keep this in Europe
Back to your car - the build quality is poor. Unfortunately you aren’t the only one to deal with this. Dropping near 6 figures you’d expect everything to be installed. Shows what job the QC people are doing on the line Brampton, Ontario in Maple Syrup land - other lines of work you’d be fired. QC should have caught that. Where are the pen marks verifying proper torque on drain plug? How about clips? If installer job dropped ball QC should catch that.
Hope stellantis cuts you a check for the parts and for hassle/labor.
Isn't that under warranty?
Dodges have been our huge family for decads & always reliable great cars. Is it possible this poor car was a demo or brought back by another buyer for a trial run ? Had this happen to me & my husband 1 yr. ago also. We fought through it but in the end it was used hard & the dealership gave us a brand new car 2 miles. Told them legal help was getting involved 😂 rest is history to our advantage, cut a couple of thousand off more on this new car. 😅
Hello! I doubt that could be it because the car only had 13 miles on it when I picked it up. I appreciate the comment and glad you got your issues worked out. Thankfully I'm not at the mercy of the dealer and can repair cars myself.
Its like they hit a curb at the dealer lot and didn't tell u.
If they did that, then why isn't there any scrapes or scratches on the lower air dam? There should be evidence of that, but there isn't which tells me this was an install issue.
It's definitely been wrecked. Possibly a milage rollback
Maserati AND a Fiat ? Whoa, you're asking for it.
I heard tale that factory workers have been sabotaging these
Is that air dam not under warranty, if not installed correctly?
Who knows? The dealer was ghosting me, but I'm sure in typical dealer fashion they would have denied any wrong doing and it was me who is at fault. Trying to get warranty work done on a Dodge is a lot like trying to get an employee of the DMV to stay an extra 5 mins. It's just not going to happen. Some people enjoy a battle like this but I don't, so I elected to just fix it myself.
You've got more money than brains for buying that car. Ever think about what else the factory forgot to do? 😮
I forgot how pleasant the internet can be. Jealous much? #hater #jealoushater
@@DIYDanCars Not jealous at all. I could afford to buy a $100,000 car, but it would be one of those. You chose to expose your stupidity by posting this on UA-cam!
Joe Raiti bought one, in that very color and with a manual transmission. He seemed to do OK. I guess he had one of the good dealers in Florida.
@@izzydizzy1115 this guy is super sensitive, thinks comments should blow sunshine up his pipes! Haha
The cloudy you get for $30 an hour guys who just want to hurry up and get that car down the line …I’ve been there I’ve seen that
Bro ford TRUCKS are a 100K now!!! 100K is like 50K 4 years ago!!! NOT a big DEAL BRO!
You should have made them remove the dealer logo before it left. I always do. But it’s fun to give them the option to leave it no for an additional $1000 for me advertising for them.
lol! These clowns couldn't even deliver a car in 100% new condition to me. I could only imagine how they would remove the decal that they applied. I would just rather it do it myself instead of them. They would probably take a razor blade to the paint work and scratch it all to heck trying to remove it.