2008 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews

No Buyer's Remorse Here

Written by: Brian on 12/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I ended up purchasing this car after my 2002 Grand Prix was totaled. So far, the Charger has been everything I was hoping for. The 3.5 engine at 250 hp has plenty of pick up for this heavier car. It handles very well, the ride is smooth, and from the interior the engine is seems really quiet. Going from FWD to RWD was a slight adjustment, especially in winter driving conditions, but the RWD Charger has held its own, even going uphill on black ice. The interior is comfortable,functional, and simple, not flashy or luxury-like. To date, fuel mileage has been surprisingly good, equaling or bettering the Grand Prix despite a lower fuel rating. It's a fun car and I'm an very happy with it.

Favorite Features

Engine performance, outside styling, interior room and truck space.

Suggested Improvements

Column between rear door windows and back window creates larger blind spots so you need to be careful when changing lanes.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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A Fun Car for 31K

Written by: Jason on 11/25/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I'm very happy with my new Dodge Charger overall. I was traditionally a Ford guy, but I now have 2 kids and the backseat of the newer Mustangs just didn't cut it. It is a perfect nominal for me. There is plenty of room for the kids and plenty of horsepower for when I don't have the kids.I have taken the car on some far trips and have gotten 24 mpg on the highway. I average 15 in the city, but I have a heavy foot.

Favorite Features

Horsepower and the my gig entertainment system. Retro look.

Suggested Improvements

Side airbags should be standard. Horrible place to put the cup holders. Some shabby interior parts.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Midlife Crisis Cure

Written by: Billy Bob on 11/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Just traded in the Buick and I feel alive again. This car has a much better ride and handles like a dream. I had a 68 Charger back in high school and think I will have just as much fun with the new one.

Favorite Features

The R/T performance leather seats. Very adjustable and comfortable. It runs and handles as well as it looks.

Suggested Improvements

The rear view mirror auto dimmer. The light sensor is shadowed by the rear spoiler and when a vehicle is within 20' the automatic dimming feature turns off and the headlight is mirror blind the driver. One fix is to floor it, probably not such a good idea but it's fun.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Charger RT with Road & Track

Written by: Charger RT Road&Trak on 11/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my charger rt with R&T about a week ago. All the features you can ask for, bluetooth, navigation, heated seats, power, awesome looks, growling engine! MDS allows the car to cruise in 4cyl when you punch it it goes to 8Cyl. I added mopar exhaust and mopar cold air intake to add some MPGs and more growl and it definitely makes a wonderful difference. I receive a compliment every single day, no lie! Great value, they gave me a great price because sales are down, and the warranty seems to be great.Needless to say im a happy camper.Coming from a Base 2006 Grand prix to this is like a completely different world! If you want a charger, buy a Hemi!

Favorite Features

0-60 timer, Sirius radio, touchscreen radio, the growl in idle...everything!

Suggested Improvements

Just keep making them. More colors other than Daytona.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Hemi Daytona R/T Midlife

Written by: Sweeet! on 11/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my fifth Dodge product I've purchased in the last ten years and I can honestly say this Hemi Daytona R/T has exceeded all expectations I had about this car.On a recent 1K mile trip to Texas the 5.7L w/MDS achieved 21 m.p.g. on 87 octane fuel. On cruise control at 75 miles per hour the only indication MDS was active was the "Fuel Saver Mode" message was on the DIC. The performance tuned suspension on the Charger is more like a touring setup rather than a race car. Probably the most comfortable ride I've ever owned. This car will definitely get some looks around town and it's hard to resist my right foot urges too. It has all the cool toys with Sirius and MYGIG infotainment center.

Favorite Features

Hemi power-awesome! Adjustable pedals, steering column. MYGIG- leather&suade interior- lots of room and comfort- smart 5-speed electronic transmission- great ride with no cabin noise- great price for this much technology and style.

Suggested Improvements

Rear spoiler partiatly obstructs rear view

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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E=RT squared

Written by: John on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I love the RT with 29R (RT) package. Daytona without the "arrest me" graphics/color package. Although if I were to buy one now for 09 I would get the white daytona available this year. That is nice! The only problem I've had turned out to be bad gas. Buy brand name and the recommended 89 instead of minimum 87 if you plan on driving this thing like you own it. I had some hesitation and stuttering at WOT acceleration, cleared right up when the gas shortages forced me to a different gas station than usual and 93 instead of 89 cleared up completely! Ever since then I've been running 89 from name brand stations and it hasn't come back. I get so many comments it's not even funny

Favorite Features

Performance, price for performance, quality, and semi-retro styling

Suggested Improvements

Go more retro, especially the grille! There is a great amount of aftermarket parts already available, I'm waiting for a 68-70 style grille to be fitted though to complete the retro look. The Challenger is much more true to form. Jay Leno picked his up in his old Chally, they looked great together

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great

Written by: Jen on 09/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We just purchased our 2008 Charger and LOVE IT! It is an awesome car! The inside has plenty of room and the trunk is huge. It rides and drives great. The stock stereo is wonderful. I had someone ask if I had put my own system in. I let them know that it was the system that came in the car. We also get lots of of people wanting to look and drive the car. So far I have not found ANY problems.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Buying Mistake

Written by: Jess on 09/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

From the outside it's not all that bad at first. It reminds me a little of the bat mobile. The gas mileage sucks! There are horrible blind spots! You can't really see out of the back window that well. Looking at it from the outside you would think that you got all the room in the world while being in the car but you don't! Oh and did i mention I have to get gas multiple occasions due the MPG!

Favorite Features

Comfortable, and a lot of people compliment it.

Suggested Improvements

Better GAS! Eliminate the blind spots.

4 out 13 people found this review helpful

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German Design wins out

Written by: 007 on 08/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger SRT-8 4dr Sedan (6.1L 8cyl 5A)

Review

When I first drove it I had already decided not to like it due to my experience with my last Dodge Police car (1982).But the exterior design is so outstanding. When I drove it it felt like my Mercedes, but has the speed of an American muscle car. Its tight, solid fast, and built. It had a mileage problem, but that was taken care of with an air induction system. 3 mpg pickup and 20 extra hp, plus it sounds good! And the transmission is outstanding. Made in Germany! I have had 6 back and neck surgeries, and these are the only adjustable seats I found that make driving a pleasure. Mine's solid black and I tinted the Windows legally black. Wow. I've got an American muscle car in a Mercedes body!

Favorite Features

The exterior design draws attention everywhere. I was afraid to park it until a seventy year old gentleman in a beat up old pickup pulled up next to me at a stoplight and yelled "damn that's a bad--- car!" at me. The car has the look, sound, the comfort, the feel and the power. Thanks Dodge!

Suggested Improvements

Only complaint is the fuel mileage,but its a little better than my 20 year old Benz. I have every option available. My salesperson really couldn't explain everything. I spent 3 weeks trying to figure everything out. Boy, it sure is fun now!

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Charger R/T

Written by: Willcomm on 08/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Great car..I am very happy with the performance and fuel mileage. I am getting 14-21 and I am using mid grade with NO ethanol. I do not use it and wont till I am forced to. The car performs very well under hard accel and handles like a dream. I am looking to trade it for the SRT8 as I want to go to 425 HP . I was going to go with Challenger but refuse to fork over 20K extra for availability markup. The R/T will quench most driver wanting high end performance as well as daily driving. I wasn't thrilled about 4 doors but I drive it, not sit in the back. GREAT car for 24K and I think most will be happy. I also purchased a Base SE model I traded it off with 758 miles on it.No guts!

Favorite Features

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1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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