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Skorcher
06-20-2012, 07:29 AM
The Trans Am is finally showing its age and sprouting multiple fluid leaks, so I figured it was time to set that one aside as the fun/track car and get something new for running around town. Just picked this up, brand new. Was originally looking at a new Genesis coupe, but got this for several thousand less. Future mods are wheels, fog lights, lower just a smidgen (not slamming it, that's not my thing), and window tint. Sorry for the crappy pics, taken in a hurry with my cell.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l180/Skorcher17/2012-06-19_12-01-21_750.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l180/Skorcher17/2012-06-19_18-52-51_573.jpg
chaseamundo
06-20-2012, 07:54 AM
Looks like a nice dd. Congrats
RBS
06-20-2012, 08:02 AM
Lovely! hows the gas mileage on one of those things?
Skorcher
06-20-2012, 08:06 AM
Lovely! hows the gas mileage on one of those things?

The sticker said 21/28, so I expect to get slightly less than that. Big improvement over what I was getting lol. I don't have a long commute either, so I don't really care if it isn't 30 or higher. Plus, I don't have to use premium in this one like I have been. :D
CptWitwiki
06-20-2012, 08:17 AM
i like these things... id drive it just the way it is.
RL...
06-20-2012, 09:30 AM
Nice, I like these a lot. They are HUGE cars.
Western.
06-20-2012, 10:10 AM
Nice pickup....I agree, those things are massive!
Skorcher
06-20-2012, 10:11 AM
Thanks guys, and you're right. It is a pretty large car lol.
Bigt8aford
06-20-2012, 06:07 PM
Is that the 3.6 automatic?
KoolAid
06-21-2012, 12:55 AM
damn.. looks good.
haha I bet they are fun to drive too
D3UC3S
06-21-2012, 02:31 AM
The first pic makes me think "what u lookin at sucker" in my head.

I would daily one in a heartbeat
sprix!
06-21-2012, 06:16 AM
Nice choice. A turbo Genesis would have been good for fuel efficiency, but this car has a presence that the Genesis doesn't.
Skorcher
06-21-2012, 07:06 AM
Is that the 3.6 automatic?
Yes it is. They wanted 7k more for the hemi, Too much of a price jump just for a DD.


damn.. looks good.
haha I bet they are fun to drive too
Yeah it is pretty fun. Rear wheel drive, 305hp, and gas mileage comparable to my wife's G6 GT... possibly better.


Nice choice. A turbo Genesis would have been good for fuel efficiency, but this car has a presence that the Genesis doesn't.
I agree. The Genesis is a nice looking car, but doesn't have the same intimidating presence. I'm considering bringing this one down to the next Varsity meet instead of the Trans Am, just for something different.
Sinfix_15
06-21-2012, 11:36 AM
should i feel like less of an american for saying id rather have the Hyundai?


nothin against this ride, its nice. I just really like the genesis.
Skorcher
06-21-2012, 12:43 PM
should i feel like less of an american for saying id rather have the Hyundai?


nothin against this ride, its nice. I just really like the genesis.

No I don't think you should feel like less of an American, it's all just personal preference. Despite the higher price tag, I did test drive the Genesis as well, both with and without the wife along for the ride. We both liked the feel and looks of the Challenger better, not to mention it is roomier due to the larger size. Lower price also helped. Considering this will not be a track car or be used in any sort of mountain runs with twisties, it wasn't a difficult decision after the test drives.