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2009 Dodge Charger - Consumer Opinions

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Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 79 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Great Sedan
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Just about everything is excellent. It is easy to keep the interior clean, due to the rubber removable coint trays etc...
Cons: The one thing I have been disappointed in is the CD Recognition database.
It appears that new CDs are not recognized in the database and instead show up with a date instead of a title. This is, however, a very minor inconvenience. Overall: Overall an excellent vehicle...

#2
Disappointed Honda Accord Owner and Fairfax Honda Customer
Source: MSN Autos

...Overall: I was initially excited and happy with my purchase. Unfortunately, I discovered things that are not always apparent in a test drive. I've been disappointed in the workmanship of the vehicle as well as the service of my dealer (Fairfax Honda). The brakes were a shock. I couldn't imagine that a new Honda's breaks would go bad in 14 months. I think this is outrageous. I reported the transmission and body issues several months ago, but they have not been resolved. The transmission problem "could not be duplicated" and the body issues require a "district rep" from Honda to look at it...

#3
Every man's Toy
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: We love everythinhg about our car. Cons: There is nothing that we dislike about our car.
Overall: We have so enjoyed our car. My husband always said that he would never own a dodge. After test driving and purchasing our car, he wouldn't drive anything else...

#4
: The White Ghost
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I like the car handles, it rides very comforable, yet it gives you the power you need to go where you need to go....
Cons: I didn;t like the fact that there was no GPS system in 2006 cars... Overall: I give this car a 10...

#5
Great Car
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I have been wanting a Charger for a very long time and finally got one in August.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Did I mention I love it? I had been driving a Chevey Colorado for several years and while it was fine when I first got it, my children grew and there just was not enough room.
The whole family loves this car! My son, who is 6ft 3 has no complains when having to ride in the back seat...
Plenty of leg room. And the trunk easily hold all of the kids stuff along with a couple of weeks of groceries after shopping!
Cons: Not enough hours in the day to drive it! Overall:...

#6
Nice stylish car for the money. Not perfect, but a descent little car.
Source: MSN Autos

...There is a blind spot to the rear passenger side, but it forces you to use your mirrors more. Not too many negatives, every car has some cons. Overall: Originally, I wanted the Charger, but the Avenger was 1/2 the lease payment. No brainer there. I thought at first that it was more a girl's car, but I came to terms with it not being a Charger. Takes me back and forth to work and serves its purpose. Decent gas mileage. I have a silver Avenger w/ nice rims and tinted windows. The car looks sharp from the side and front views. Don't really care about the looks of the rear of the car. Overall...

#7
Classy Muscle Car
Source: MSN Autos

...Fuel economy is actually great for a V8. My commute is about 50/50, still gets around 20mpg. I can get 23-24 mpg on the highway easy. Cons: It had some minor rattles in cold weather. The rubber strip on the ceiling fell off, but I was able to put it back on without having to take it in. It has stayed on ever since, I guessed it was just a bad install job. It is American made after all... :( The rear design could use some more improvement, but it is growing on me. The only feature I wished it has is a backup camera. I could used it since it is a big sedan. Overall: I bought this car in...

#8
Blue 2009 Charger 3.5L HO 4 Door
Source: MSN Autos

...high output V6 has capability to wind up over 6500 RPM to get it moving, the trunk has plenty of room, and the seating is very comfortable on long highway drives, also has good acceleration at highway speeds for passing as the five speed auto downshifts nicely on command. Easier to park than you would think given its size. Gets over 400 miles on a tank of gas at highway speeds. Cons: It is a very heavy car, moderate winds push it around violently while cruising, does not track well in highway grooves at speeds over 80, brakes continuously pulsate when moving slowly before and after stopping...

#9
Nice Comfortable Hot Rod
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: My 2008 AWD Charger is heavy but gets 17 MPG at 129 mph.
I do get 22 mph (the best yet) if I keep the speed down to around 70 MPH.
It is quiet and has a lot of interior room. We use it on most of our long trips due to the MPG and the comfort.
My Brother-inlaw has a 2006 Magnum AWD hemi and my Charger has a very noticable HP gain over his.
Cons: The car is very Heavy. The car is slow due to its weight but is still fun to drive.
Overall: Excellent car to buy. Not sure if the late model year 2008 Chargers got the 370 HP 2009 hemi. Looking at buying another Charger...

#10
AWESOME!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: sounds to me like the only advantage of buying the chevy ss is the rust bucket protection.
(Thats probably a good thing.) BUY MOPAR, you won't be dissapointed, I promise. Cons: Resale Value Overall: Why exactly is Mopar going under again!?...


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Why should I also consider these?

There aren’t any other rear-wheel-drive domestic-brand sedans that directly face off against the 2009 Dodge Charger.

Its closest rival is likely the Pontiac G8; the G8’s performance is excellent, with handling that surpasses that of the Charger, but appearance can mean everything to sport sedan buyers, and the G8’s sheetmetal just doesn’t have that magic.

For those interested in a little more luxury and a more conservative appearance, the Hyundai Genesis is a new and very formidable rival; especially in V-8 form, the Genesis provides respectable overall performance with a feel like luxury-brand cars costing $10,000 more.

The Nissan Maxima is another rival; its styling and interior are eye-catching and sporty, but its more laid-back performance character doesn’t quite match its looks.

The Ford Taurus is another alternative in the V-6 realm, but it’s a different type of vehicle altogether—comfort-oriented and tops for safety.

However, things might get more exciting next year when a new Taurus SHO performance model debuts.

 
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