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2009 Dodge Charger - Consumer Opinions Page 5

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Consumer Opinions from Around the Web - Page 5

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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#41
MY SOUL MATE
Source: Edmunds

...I scoped this car out for months, read all the reviews, drove several models, but I'm absolutely thrilled over my "CHARGER".
So far it has been everything I anticipated it to be and more.
I'm not a drag racer and I know a little something about cars to go with the 3.5 V-6 HIGH-OUTPUT at least.
All around the board this is the car for me. My kids will get this car and still be cool and safe.
I was a little hesitant about the rear wheel thingy, but I found that if I just respect the vehicle, it will definitely return the favor. This is definitely my soul mate...

#42
A lovely car to own
Source: Edmunds

...This is a very smooth comfortable car with lots of style, very unique, not a cookycutter.
We ordered the Customer Perfered Package 26H which gives the interior many features which really make the interior much nicer with leather,automatic headlights,heated front seats,
dual zone air with ATC, and 1 touch up/down power front windows.
The Protection group adds Side air bag protections and self sealing Contioental touring tires.
We added 18" chrome wheels which really make the Bright Silver stand out.
I feel so comforable with this car and love driving it. It feels solid...

#43
2009 Charger RT RWD 5.7 L
Source: Edmunds

...Have only had the car two weeks. Traded my 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Intimidator Edition of five years on it and have not regretted it at all.
There is no road noise and rides great. I test drove cars for two months including the Pontiac G8 GT and the new Chevrolet Camaro.
The seats in the G8 had no padding and the Camaro had limited vision in spots. When I drove the Charger I knew this is it...

#44
Great Car!
Source: Edmunds

...Shopped for weeks and test drove a lot of different models.
My wife loves the way it drives, the seat comfort and seating position.
We feel it was by far the best value for the dollar.
Currently we get 24 to 27 MPG on the highway, with the RT hemi V8.
Don't believe everything the "Biased" Toyota/Honda Consumer reports Mag.
says. These are good cars. I had 95,000 trouble free miles on a 2001 300M that was a well designed sport sedan and joy to drive as well...

#45
Great in a Crash!
Source: Edmunds

...We rented this car but the next day we were in a head-on collision in rush-hour traffic on an expressway in Tulsa.
(Not our fault -- a driver next to us lost control, spun out and got turned around to face us.) All of us in the Charger walked away with NO injuries.
We all drive smallish imports; we're all giving those cars second thoughts now.
I know this isn't the kind of review Edmunds likes, but I hope they do post it, as safety can be a major issue in an auto purchase...

#46
Rocket Ride
Source: Edmunds

...I just traded in a 04 Mazda 6 for this brand new, 2008 Daytona R/T.
I drive Crown Vic's for a living and find a 4 cylinder gas friendly but boring!
I have admired the new Charger since they were first debuted, but since it was an American car, I was weary.
The Charger is the embodiement of everything I think "cool" cars should be - and everything that American cars should live up to.
It is my absolute favorite car ever designed. I never got to buy "the" car up until now, I have always gotten the one that sufficed.
This is just plain fun to drive. Gas milage is not the...

#47
A Lifetime Warranty Te-2,500 mile report
Source: Edmunds

...So far my r/t has been trouble free, nothing but fun, and I haven't gotten any tickets-yet; ) the contitracs are not holding up so well.
I had to have tires rotated at 2000 miles, and don't
expect them to last the summer (even though the primordial urge to do long Smokey burn-outs has diminished somewhat) at 2500 miles the evic informed me of an oil change.
The dealer did the oil change for free per the agreement.
They also informed me that my vin required fix rrt 09-019 no start/hard start/long crank.
I haven't experienced the issue, but am glad for the lifetime...

#48
Looks, Muscle and brains!!!
Source: Edmunds

...This car continues to win every time we drive it. Even the Fuel economy (while not great in town) is impressive overall. Averaged 25 MPG on a 1500 round trip to Colorado. And what a comfortable ride for this caliber sports car. It has a great balance between tight handling and comfort. The uconnect, dash and console, emboidered leather heated seats, lighted cup holders, car information center (and on and on) are all outstanding feartures that have made driving for me and my family an experience again. Oh yeah, and the insurance classifies this as a four door sedan...SUCKAs:)...

#49
So far, a lot of fun
Source: Edmunds

...think it is well worth the extra money - improved handling and the top line seats - only drawback they are (or at least at the time I bought) very hard to find. So far the car is great to drive - very comfortable on road trips - I can drive all day long. I also bought the upgraded sound system (Boston), best sounding factory installed system I have ever had. I live in Wisconsin, drove once in the snow earlier this year and I am planning on driving year round - from what I have experienced car should handle as good as any non 4X4 - just have to drive with common sense! Dodge rebates plus...

#50
my rental
Source: Edmunds

...Rented this car for 10 days.It had 22K on odometer.Drove for app 3K miles from Alabama to NYC and then to NC mountains.Very comfortable
,quiet,decent power.MPG blew mw away.At interstate driving slightly over posted speed I got a low of just over 26 and high of just over 30.I was expecting 22-23 range.That is great for a heavy,
full size sedan.Only negative is the gas pedal feels too firm and a little out of comfort position,Other wise for a tall man,
it was a pleasure to drive.I feel dodge won't hold value well so prob wouldn't buy a new vehicle, but a late model used charger...


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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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