What are your thoughts on new Dodge Charger R/T with 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine and ZF 8HP70 8 speed automatic transmissions?
I will keep my 2012 Camry that will run for ever, but with all honesty, it is boring me to death 😪.
I traded my 2019 Charger R/T for my Accord. I absolutely understand the boring factor.
The fit and finish on the Dodge was decent, but I had weather stripping issues at 3k miles which sucked. It was also THIRSTY for a modern V8 and insurance was high.
I'd look elsewhere.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Do you have any recommendation on a performance car that is not too expensive? I know performance and low cost don't go together! Thank you.
About the only good performance cars would be a 2005 -2010 Mustang GT, a Lexus RC-F, or a new Toyota Supra. Of course there is also the Miata. But none of the current V8 muscle cars are made well at all.
I understand. Thank you again! Miata is really good, the only drawback is it can be bad for daily driving and in bumper to bumper traffic.
I thought the new Toyota Supras are basically BMWs so wouldn’t the quality be poor also?
I haven't heard much negative yet. But they are still scarce on the streets.
The engine and transmission are pretty solid but the rest of the vehicle is FCA quality, so I would not own it long term. I would lease it if you really like it: Keep under warranty and then give it back before warranty (bumper to bumper) expires.
That sounds like a smart approach, thank you!
The ZF transmission is pretty decent and the engine is somewhat okay. It is best to lease it so you don't have to pay for repairs.
Great, thank you!
The 5.7 hemi has a problem with the hydraulic roller lifters failing and eating the cam. Very expensive fix because the heads have to come off.
Oh, that sucks. Thank you @doc.
You can tell if this is the case by removing the valve covers and watching the rocker arms as someones cranks the engine over. The rocker movement should be uniform. If any don't seem to move like the others, you know your lifters are going bad and grinding down the camshaft.