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2009 Dodge Charger - Consumer Opinions Page 6

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 74 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#51
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...

#52
simply amazing
Source: Edmunds

...I just got the 09 super bee in hemi orange pearl and
it is amazing the color the sound of the 6.1l hemi
the handling the looks the 500 watt kicker audio system
u name it everything about this car is amazing i would reccomend avoiding the all-season tires if you dont need them they jeprodize the cars hand and sqeel alot under hard cornering and braking...

#53
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...

#54
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...

#55
Never Again Dodge/Chrysler
Source: Edmunds

...I bought a new 2007 Dodge Charger R/T which brokedown at 1143 miles and has been a nightmare since.
motor has knock in it and Dodge/Chrysler will do nothing to fix.
Nothing but lies from the top down. MY FIRST/MY LAST.Visit Edmunds.com and view reports by other customers,you will be amazed at what you see.
Recommendation,spend your money on another vehicle. Stay away from Dodge/Chrysler products...

#56
German Engineering at Japanese Pricing
Source: Edmunds

...Admittedly have only driven the car 6K miles, but must say, am more than pleased.
Well thought out with ever so many clever features that make car seem like it knows you.
Sweetest engine I've driven - excellent power due to great low end torgue via turbo charger.
Rides like on rails, yet seems like larger luxury ride.
One needs to keep an eye on options (can escalate pricing rapidly) and bargain aggressively - with that in mind, pricing is quite attractive and competitive...

#57
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...

#58
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:)...

#59
1991 Ram Charger canyon sport
Source: Edmunds

...I wanted the truck because my grandfather had to and I used his 1990 and loved it.
So I was drving to the store and saw the one I now own on the side of the road.
Called the guy the next day and the next week. Only problem I have with this is the guy I got it from put a spray in bed liner on the rocker panels and now they're rusted out.
I got new ones for under 500 bucks. For the 5 years I have owned it I have not had any major problem besides needing new ball joints, water pump, heating core and a radiator.
I love this truck and I'm going to restore it...

#60
Automatic Woes
Source: Edmunds

...I have a drone from the transmission at 1500 rpm and under a slight load (4 & 5 gears.
When I change to manual mode it goes away. Shifts just fine otherwise.
Chrysler will not fix the noise so I have contacted a lawyer to help resolve this issue. By the way I drove a 2010 R/T and it had the same noise...


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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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