Mom's view: The seats need more lumbar and the lower pad is too short, but you have a good array of adjustments and can get fairly comfortable. The stereo is average at best, and the AM/FM switch is a long reach even for a six-footer. As usual, the Dodge has a system of setting radio stations that is frustrating. Holding down the push button just makes so much
more sense. On the other hand the windshield wipers are very good. You just keep turning the stalk until you get the speed you wish. This is a great gift to those who have yet to figure out the ideal speed for delayed wiper sweeps featured on other makes. We tested the Charger in heavy rains and drizzle and the system was clearly superior.
The trunk remote does not work from enough distance, as you nearly have to be standing next to the car to get it to unlock. Furthermore, there is no place to grab the trunk lid so you have to slide your hand on the dirty rear bumper to gain lift it. As I have said many times, the trunk lid should open about three to five inches so that you can nudge it open with a grocery bag and not get your fingernails broken or dirty a long sleeved blouse or jacket. I might add that the trunk has a high lift over and is not as deep or useful as the competition.
Opening the doors is also exceptionally difficult as the painted handles are very slippery. Your only grip is a small ledge under the handle. The overall effect is not good, especially if you have long nails or your hands are wet. There is enough storage space inside with a fair sized glove compartment usable door compartments, and a deep center console. There is a nice place for sunglasses and the shifter is hefty and simple to use. The horn is another matter. It is difficult to activate it so I recommend you practice before an emergency arrives.
On the whole I liked the Charger very much. It brought back pleasurable memories and the strong brakes, comforting ride, and overwhelming size made it a family friendly vehicle. I would consider the Convenience Group
Two, Road and Track Performance option, and still have a good car well under $30,000. You can also order some outlandish packages such as the Daytona with yellow or copper colors and a spoiler as well as other attention grabbers.
As my husband stated, the interior is too Spartan and borders on cheap looking. The cloth seats are not that easy to clean and none of my women friends were impressed at all. They thought the exterior was interesting, but once inside they had nothing positive to say outside of how quiet it was and roomy. Dodge probably figures this is a guy car, but it could be much more with some female designer influences.
Another concern, as with the new Mustang, are the very large A pillars that create large blind spots. While driving either car you simply cannot see a pedestrian standing on a corner waiting for a light to change unless you lean forward in your seat. Undoubtedly this was done to make the cars more rollover safe, but be very careful when turning right on a red light. By the way, the worst vehicles for this problem are the Hummers and the Dodge Durango A pillars of which the Charger's look exactly alike. Coincidentally, both these SUVs have the lowest real life fuel mileage we have ever gotten on a vehicle.
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| Dodge Charger |
The trunk remote does not work from enough distance, as you nearly have to be standing next to the car to get it to unlock. Furthermore, there is no place to grab the trunk lid so you have to slide your hand on the dirty rear bumper to gain lift it. As I have said many times, the trunk lid should open about three to five inches so that you can nudge it open with a grocery bag and not get your fingernails broken or dirty a long sleeved blouse or jacket. I might add that the trunk has a high lift over and is not as deep or useful as the competition.
Opening the doors is also exceptionally difficult as the painted handles are very slippery. Your only grip is a small ledge under the handle. The overall effect is not good, especially if you have long nails or your hands are wet. There is enough storage space inside with a fair sized glove compartment usable door compartments, and a deep center console. There is a nice place for sunglasses and the shifter is hefty and simple to use. The horn is another matter. It is difficult to activate it so I recommend you practice before an emergency arrives.
On the whole I liked the Charger very much. It brought back pleasurable memories and the strong brakes, comforting ride, and overwhelming size made it a family friendly vehicle. I would consider the Convenience Group
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| Dodge Charger Daytona |
As my husband stated, the interior is too Spartan and borders on cheap looking. The cloth seats are not that easy to clean and none of my women friends were impressed at all. They thought the exterior was interesting, but once inside they had nothing positive to say outside of how quiet it was and roomy. Dodge probably figures this is a guy car, but it could be much more with some female designer influences.
Another concern, as with the new Mustang, are the very large A pillars that create large blind spots. While driving either car you simply cannot see a pedestrian standing on a corner waiting for a light to change unless you lean forward in your seat. Undoubtedly this was done to make the cars more rollover safe, but be very careful when turning right on a red light. By the way, the worst vehicles for this problem are the Hummers and the Dodge Durango A pillars of which the Charger's look exactly alike. Coincidentally, both these SUVs have the lowest real life fuel mileage we have ever gotten on a vehicle.