Should I buy a Camaro, Charger, or Challenger

Question

Dear Scotty (or community), I'm looking to pick up a used modern Muscle Car.  I would like a Camaro, Charger, or Challenger.  Which would you say is the most reliable (relatively speaking)?

Justin Shepherd · Accepted Answer

The Challenger and Charger share the same platform. The Camaro was the least selling muscle car of the four that are left. The Hemi V8s have lubrication problems when idling, Scotty has discussed that before.

Longevity and reliability in a muscle car isn't really available. GM canceled the Camaro, brought it back, and is canceling it again in the relative near future. Every single one of their other muscle cars is also long gone. The Nova, GTO, Firebird/Trans-Am, Cutlass, Chevelle... The Challenger and Charger were also retired for 20 years and came back in the mid 2000s. They will soon be retired again as well.

The Mustang is the closest to fit that bill, reliability and longevity. Especially older ones, not the automatic 10-speeds and Chinese sourced standards they have today. The Mustang has never gone out of production, unlike every single one of its competitors. Pre-2017 Mustangs are better made. The automatics are Ford-built copies of a ZF transmission.

The Coyote V8s are good motors, providing they aren't beaten on constantly. The V6s are also good engines, and plenty powerful enough for most people.

Jman2014 · Answer

None really.  I guess if I had to pick one I would go camaro.

Vito from PA · Answer

Answer is the Camaro because. V

I would say a Camaro. #1 its a great car if you decide to get it with a 6.2 Littre V8.
#2. the car handles well and rides smooth. not like the z28 however as if you sat in it for too long you would get out like a 90 year old ww2 veteran with a walker.
#3 its good on gas and the radio is an easy to use system with controls you learn to use over time.
#4. the car has a screen between the speedometer and tachometer that displays multiple screens of your cars performance, how long the amount of gas in your tank can last and much more.
However since the Camaro is being discontinued in 2023. I highly suggest you make the same decision me and my father made and instead of lucking out and finding one you want, order one and keep with the car you have currently, and sell your current car to cover the cost of the new one. The new Camaro is an absolute MASTERPIECE.