Chrysler, Dodge And Jeep.....

CaliforniaKnight · 5th April 2006, 23:42

....How good are they?? Do they have enough sales in the international market??anybody who has personally owned / driven these cars.
Whats the status on the Dodge Viper?? Is it still in production?

aniguchisan · 6th April 2006, 00:26

Yes, the new SRT-10 Viper is currently on sale. It's a piece of junk to drive, but very easy on the eyes and incredibly menacing looking/sounding/accelerating.

Chrysler is decent, heavy on fuel.

tsxei · 6th April 2006, 01:23

The Viper is still in production. I've never driven it. But from what I've read/heard, it does not drive as good as any of its European competition. But it does have the exclusivity factor because there are not a lot of Vipers on the road.

I've driven a 2006 Dodge Charger and a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Charger has a big engine, good accelaration and it is mean looking. It also sounded awsome. But other than that it was horrible - cheap interiors, poor handling, bad on FE. I liked the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But they are both American cars meaning they'll come nowhere close to any of the European or Japanese cars in terms of refinement or overall value.

juspritzx6r · 6th April 2006, 01:35

yes the viper is still in production but i like the old shape better than the new one. i used to drive jeep grand cherokee and lemme tell you something abt jeep, it wasnt really spectacular as i always wanted an suv so that was my first suv. here in states market for dodge, chrysler is kinda slow. after few years if you wanna sell any of the american model cars they dont hold there value. you'd get really less money as compare to beemers or mercs..

sajo · 6th April 2006, 08:38

Chrysler scored a hit with the 300, I guess it heralded the return of the full size RWD American sedan (though underneath, its a Mercedes). The Voyager and the Grand Caravan arent doing too bad on the sales front either. My favourite Chrysler, however is the now dead 300M. It was for sale in a few European countries too. The Pacifica is a flop, while the PT cruiser sells because of its different looks (though it may now face stiff competition because of the HHR). The new Charger has disappointed many with its styling, but me thinks the arrival of the Challenger will pacify many Dodge/Chrysler purists.

ajmat · 6th April 2006, 10:03

I think the 300 C is real cool - gimme one in black with 18 inch wheels - it will out bling the old man for generations

heelntoe · 6th April 2006, 14:41

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Originally Posted by sajo

My favourite Chrysler, however is the now dead 300M. It was for sale in a few European countries too.

even i liked the 300M it looked very good from the front and ok from the sides but the flat backside took away from its looks.

Ajay · 6th April 2006, 15:26

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Originally Posted by tsxei

I've driven a 2006 Dodge Charger and a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Charger has a big engine, good accelaration and it is mean looking. It also sounded awsome. But other than that it was horrible - cheap interiors, poor handling, bad on FE. I liked the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But they are both American cars meaning they'll come nowhere close to any of the European or Japanese cars in terms of refinement or overall value.

What was it,a 5.7 hemi?
EPA touted 19 MPG ?

tsxei · 6th April 2006, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Ajay

What was it,a 5.7 hemi?
EPA touted 19 MPG ?

No, I didn't get a chance to drive the hemi. That would have been a blast. I drove the 3.5lt 250HP model. I didn't really calculate mileage but I do remember filling the tank very frequently. I had it for a weekend. And drove a lot...a lot...about 1500 miles. I heard that srt hemi engine at an auto show. Pure sex.

This was the one I drove:

aniguchisan · 6th April 2006, 22:12

How can they spoil a classic by making and releasing something so ugly in return. Yes, put a few scoops, skirts and 20s on it, and it'll look the part...but there is just no darn charm in that machine.

khanak · 7th April 2006, 01:55

the charger looks a bit wierd with 4 doors

a coupe versionll be much better.

Ajay · 7th April 2006, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsxei

I drove the 3.5lt 250HP model. I didn't really calculate mileage but I do remember filling the tank very frequently. I had it for a weekend. And drove a lot...a lot...about 1500 miles. I heard that srt hemi engine at an auto show. Pure sex.

$$$$ spent over a ( gambling) weekend in the (gambling)town of BlackHawk , CO

. exilarating drive- this beast through the rockies for me n a cousin.

1Day · 7th April 2006, 21:06

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Originally Posted by khanak

the charger looks a bit wierd with 4 doors

a coupe versionll be much better.

Thats coming too..challenger..thats going to be more retro than anything else..its like they picked the whole thing up from back in the 60s..

1Day · 7th April 2006, 21:07

my personal fav in the retro dept is the new camaro, if that comes like the way they showed it, i would love the get the LZ-1 version and send it out to the bext interior design specialist and redesign the whol interior since the interior in my opinion will never be good, just like the current mustang..as is the cars are cheap to begin with, so you can spend an extra 20k or something to jazz the inside up..then it would be a perfect looking car..

I think it very very sexy and after seeing it in person i can tell you its quite good, just that the interior would be too retro for me and too granularly plastic..so i would hate it, but if someone could transform the interior into real sheik, i would get one..

sujaylahiri · 22nd April 2006, 01:52

I love the Chrysler 300C. Although it looks like a Bentley. The Dodge Viper looks great. Is pretty fast too.
Who can forget the 425HP Hemi V8 on the Charger 6.1L. That's American muscle right there.

5th April 2006, 23:42	#1
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	Chrysler, Dodge And Jeep..... ....How good are they?? Do they have enough sales in the international market??anybody who has personally owned / driven these cars. Whats the status on the Dodge Viper?? Is it still in production?
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6th April 2006, 00:26	#2
aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	Yes, the new SRT-10 Viper is currently on sale. It's a piece of junk to drive, but very easy on the eyes and incredibly menacing looking/sounding/accelerating. Chrysler is decent, heavy on fuel.
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6th April 2006, 01:23	#3
tsxei BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 164 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	The Viper is still in production. I've never driven it. But from what I've read/heard, it does not drive as good as any of its European competition. But it does have the exclusivity factor because there are not a lot of Vipers on the road. I've driven a 2006 Dodge Charger and a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Charger has a big engine, good accelaration and it is mean looking. It also sounded awsome. But other than that it was horrible - cheap interiors, poor handling, bad on FE. I liked the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But they are both American cars meaning they'll come nowhere close to any of the European or Japanese cars in terms of refinement or overall value. Last edited by tsxei : 6th April 2006 at 01:39.
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6th April 2006, 01:35	#4
juspritzx6r Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	yes the viper is still in production but i like the old shape better than the new one. i used to drive jeep grand cherokee and lemme tell you something abt jeep, it wasnt really spectacular as i always wanted an suv so that was my first suv. here in states market for dodge, chrysler is kinda slow. after few years if you wanna sell any of the american model cars they dont hold there value. you'd get really less money as compare to beemers or mercs..
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6th April 2006, 08:38	#5
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Chrysler scored a hit with the 300, I guess it heralded the return of the full size RWD American sedan (though underneath, its a Mercedes). The Voyager and the Grand Caravan arent doing too bad on the sales front either. My favourite Chrysler, however is the now dead 300M. It was for sale in a few European countries too. The Pacifica is a flop, while the PT cruiser sells because of its different looks (though it may now face stiff competition because of the HHR). The new Charger has disappointed many with its styling, but me thinks the arrival of the Challenger will pacify many Dodge/Chrysler purists.
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6th April 2006, 10:03	#6
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,981 Times View My Garage	I think the 300 C is real cool - gimme one in black with 18 inch wheels - it will out bling the old man for generations
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6th April 2006, 22:12	#10
aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	How can they spoil a classic by making and releasing something so ugly in return. Yes, put a few scoops, skirts and 20s on it, and it'll look the part...but there is just no darn charm in that machine.
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7th April 2006, 01:55	#11
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	the charger looks a bit wierd with 4 doors a coupe versionll be much better.
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7th April 2006, 21:07	#14
1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	my personal fav in the retro dept is the new camaro, if that comes like the way they showed it, i would love the get the LZ-1 version and send it out to the bext interior design specialist and redesign the whol interior since the interior in my opinion will never be good, just like the current mustang..as is the cars are cheap to begin with, so you can spend an extra 20k or something to jazz the inside up..then it would be a perfect looking car.. I think it very very sexy and after seeing it in person i can tell you its quite good, just that the interior would be too retro for me and too granularly plastic..so i would hate it, but if someone could transform the interior into real sheik, i would get one.. Last edited by 1Day : 7th April 2006 at 21:12.
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22nd April 2006, 01:52	#15
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	I love the Chrysler 300C. Although it looks like a Bentley. The Dodge Viper looks great. Is pretty fast too. Who can forget the 425HP Hemi V8 on the Charger 6.1L. That's American muscle right there.
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