Hi Scotty and Scotty members, I'm new here on the forums, but I've been watching Scotty for a while.
I know Chargers aren't the most durable cars, and I am planning on getting a V6 2011-2016ish.
The mechanic I usually go to told me that the SRT is more durable and that it's harder to break, that I won't be spending as much money fixing it compared to the SXT or the SE versions. Another mechanic mentioned that the V6 is actually bad, and that I should go for a V8 that the V6 breaks more quickly than a V8, but I thought the V6 saved more gas and helped the car last longer?
Any thoughts? Thank you so much 🙂
PS: Overall I'd like to get a charger version that will last me the longest. I don't race nor drive like a maniac, I want a charger that'll last.
It’s all the items around the vehicle (besides the engine) you need to be concerned about esp. all the electronics (not a strong suit of FCA). Being an FCA product and poor quality, I would stay away from the Charger altogether esp. if you intend for it to be a daily driver, and put lots of mileage on the vehicle. You are better off leasing a newer one and getting rid of before the warranty expires.
Like everyone else I would highly advise to lease instead of own. They are horrendous to fix up if need be too. Not just my own personal bias either although I'll never forget that radiator replacement I had to do on one of those things. Swear to God it was harder job to do that changing out a bmw oil pan...
The PentaStar V6 is junk regardless of what trim level the trunk says.
SRT's last the longest? Not from my experience. I've replaced A LOT of Hellcat superchargers in very low mileage SRT Chargers due to premature bearing failure. Poor quality is poor quality, and that's just how it is. I traded my 2019 Charger R/T for my 2020 Accord because I was already seeing quality issues at 2 months of ownership.
I would avoid the Charger altogether.
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