2008 Dodge Charger R/T Review - The Beginning Of The End.

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The thoughts, feelings, and opinions expressed in this video are the sole thoughts of Zack and no one else. The purpose of this video is to provide entertainment with the hope that you will take what you see and formulate your own opinions. I highly recommend consuming other reviews of this vehicle before making any form of financial decision.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Engine / Transmission
3:48 - Interior
6:24 - BFB Test
6:47 - Interior
7:15 - Back Seats
8:22 - Trunk / Cargo Space
8:59 - Exterior
9:51 - Final Thoughts
14:01 - Outro

[@zadenholte7122]

I i'm currently sitting in my 06 with 275,000 Miles and this things running fantastic

[@prayformehoe]

I needed to hear that thank you I’m at 193k still pretty strong

[@BIGD-wl8ks]

405k use it for uber its doin well

[@ShamuAquatics]

Every time I see an older one, I’m like “How is that thing still running ? It has gotta be on its 3rd engine or 5th transmission” lol

[@dabnisbrickey6527]

I saw a black one yesterday. It was very clean and shiny. Looked nice. Most of the other ones of these I see are total junk

[@bwofficial1776]

These got cheap fast and became the 'hood car of choice. Hood life is tough on cars too.

[@dabnisbrickey6527]

@@bwofficial1776 I saw one not too long ago. It was in horrible shape. It was that awful cool vanilla color but hadn't been washed in years, it was a base model and all the wheel covers were missing, headlights were yellowed and fogged up, looked awful.

[@benchattin]

@@dabnisbrickey6527 Yup. This generation Charger is either in terrible or mint condition, no in between.

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

@@bwofficial1776 Lol you’re white 🤣

[@technocatdance]

Man you have been hammering out the content lately!! awesome job!!

[@JeffreyB1983]

Have an auto mechanic cousin. He says "Dodge: it tells you on the car to avoid (dodge) it". Great looking cars but so many quality issues

[@Elduderino1999]

I have an 06 RT with about 160 on the clock and I love it, I was originally in the market for a mustang but after shopping around I came to the charger and I’ll be honest I don’t regret it I love the feeling of driving a bigger car and it has enough power to have fun, I haven’t had a ton of issues with mine besides general stuff for a car with the mileage and some suspension pieces.

[@DCT97]

The late 2000s were a special time for muscle cars tbh. I was a little kid then, but I definitely recall seeing these Chargers and the 5th generation Camaros make a come back. They were everywhere

[@jamesruiz4005]

Dream car back in the day ! Class of 2006

[@rapperintheend-time1867]

I've driven a 2006 Charger Srt with over 300,000km and it ran like a beast everytime I hit the gas hard. So I recommend getting that than the RT or Sxt however the interior design is the same. Stuff gets broken and loose so I do agree what he said on the video.

[@calvin4319]

Sold my 09 SRT8 a little while ago so this definitely hits home for me

[@Jack-yw7bq]

Why’d you sell it?

[@calvin4319]

@@Jack-yw7bq 13.2 mpg avg on premium, just wasn’t worth it for the the type of traffic where I’m at, u could get the same 0-60 from others cars, had a 335i before it and it was so much better gas milage even tho it was premium and it was almost half a second quicker, nicer on the inside too, only thing you lose is the sound

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

SRT8 Chargers are nice!

[@dalaynes]

Where’d you buy the car from when u got it?

[@sgtmuffinbadger6147]

I miss my 07 RT max . Got rear ended by a guy doing 70. Miss that car

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

There's one of those in my neighborhood; it's nice, black, nice wheels, it's got a white rear driver's side door, but still nice!

[@LukeChapman-xn9qg]

Did you ask if it might be for sale

[@redpool1131]

love my 05 magnum only got 33k on it and still smells new

[@davinp]

Stelantis plans to electricfy the Dodge Chalenger and Charger, so the current models will be discontinued. Will this be the end of Dodge as they have no other models in their lineup.

[@damilolaakanni]

There's the Dodge Hornet (it's an Alfa Romeo underneath though), and for now, the Durango. Dodge hasn't said anything about the future of the Durango though.

[@benchattin]

@@damilolaakanni Stelantis hasn't revealed anything for the Chrsyler brand either as far as I know. All they have is the ancient 300 which is on the chopping block and the Pacifica minivan which is not a hot market. I have a feeling Chrysler will be axed entirely in the coming years.

[@connorivers9375]

I got an 08’ r/t in steel blue metallic

[@larrywoods2304]

Love 💕 this video on Dodge and the charger and Challenger awesome thanks 👍

[@TheRealCatof]

I see these sometimes, but they always look like they are about to fall apart.

[@bwofficial1776]

These got cheap fast and became the official car of the 'hood. They weren't built well to begin with so it's a surprise to see one that's still running.

[@Kuson2]

@@bwofficial1776 Yeah these are replacing Crown Vics in the hood just like they did in police stations 10 years earlier lol

[@novakruss510]

I have a 07 R/T AWD I love it

[@willyhwang1059]

as much as others might see it differently chargers are not defined by set parameters the first two gens were classic 2 doors muscle cars the 80s' were sports coupes now we got the sports sedans with muscle car flavours

[@marsoccommandinggeneral6136]

My friend has a 08 Charger SXT and I trust his 2011 more than the sxt because of his 100 dollar used tires

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

Honestly I like these

[@The_gear_head_]

I like looking for the parts bin parts my parents have a 2008 pacifica and a 2011 durango they have also owned two different year journeys so there is quite a few

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

The 2022 Challenger still uses the same exact upper console (what holds the map lights, garage door opener, and sun glasses cubby) that has been in use since 2005 in the Chrysler 300.

[@The_gear_head_]

@@psychologicaltirefire8190 ouu interesting find

[@NickJung97]

Loved my 09 rt

[@TheSaikou96]

It’s driving on E for me Great content

[@LukeChapman-xn9qg]

I'd like to get a new style of car.

[@ihaveacoolhat1]

Anyone else remember the flash game Dodge released for the launch of this car? I think it was some sort of drag racing side-scrolling flash game.

[@markhealey9409]

Cool looking cars! 😍😍Shame about the cheap interior! 🙄🙄

[@kevlarazalea]

i just hope we get an electric “E.T. Cruiser” in the future to go along with the ChargEr and ChallEnger EV =P

[@cptchuff2741]

I'd rather watch them be discontinued than become EV's. A gas, loud American muscle car becoming electric is a disgrace

[@w.e.s.]

The cup holders have the inserts in...pull them out and it'll hold that bottle

[@turbro7185]

I want the newer Facelift Chargers as a family sedan daily it's big and spacious inside I like the huge touchscreen infotainment system and the big 6x9 door speakers on each door adds some bass to the sound system the suspension is very smooth feels like a luxury car and I just like the way they look it has such an aggressive sporty look for a sedan

[@davidfarmer7086]

The Chrysler 300 is pretty close

[@piuthemagicman]

Well did you know that the 300, 300C, Charger and Challenger are based on the MB W211 E-class platform. All suspension looks exactly like Mercedes.

[@davidfarmer7086]

@@piuthemagicman I did not know that! Neat!

[@piuthemagicman]

@@davidfarmer7086 :)

[@shadow105720]

It's not like the original chargers weren't sedans. They were 2 doors but the same body came in 4 doors with different panels. They had back seats. If it has to be a manual and 2 door guess what they make the challenger. I wish they made a hybrid version of the newer ones with the 8 speed hybrid but I guess they would have to redesign the floor and do more crash testing so that's not going to happen.

[@beerbaron1721]

2008 I was finishing college, the 14 i have now looks so much better

[@arcyc6548]

impossible, they look to rounded and feminine, the hard lines from before look the best

[@dylanarnsdorff5947]

Now they announced they're bringing the ice charger back cause the evs have low demand 😅

[@billwill7383]

Yes your fuel gauge is on E. Seems right.

[@dave11686]

Very nice

[@SGTNinja-ee6rw]

This generation charger isn't bad honeslty.... but early dodge interior quality just bother me. All hard plastic a some "leather". Like my lexus from 02 had a better interior. But overall I would own one. but dodges inability to use lsd's STILL to this day irritates me. Butt a magnum srt8 is still the dream

[@r.a.d.u.s.armyret.2904]

I was 40 when the 08 Charger came out and all I could think was... shit, I'll be an old man by the time I can afford one. I've had my 08 RT for 5yrs now and I'd say she's a keeper!!😎👍

[@CologneXCandles]

What color 08 do you have?, I have one aswell.

[@r.a.d.u.s.armyret.2904]

@CologneXCandles Mine is "steel blue metallic", but it looks more grey than anything. I have some videos of it on my channel. 👍

[@CologneXCandles]

@@r.a.d.u.s.armyret.2904beautiful car.

[@JokerCat9]

It's an absolute disgrace that these models will be all electric going forward.

[@mattpage3526]

I have an awd version of this car and Id much rather have a rear wheel drive version 😢

[@_Ryan650]

I got a 07 rt road and track pack 53k miles

[@TheRealCatof]

Only 53k miles on a 15 year old car? Nice

[@alpaljl]

@@TheRealCatof Some dude above mentioned his '05 Magnum with 33K. Also impressive.

[@Chowcago]

I’m coming up on 2 years of ownership on my 2008 RT! I’ve posted a few videos on my page over it, and I’m posting a ownership review soon, so if anyone is interested come check out my vids !

[@davinp]

Chrysler has poor build quality

[@MTNDEWGANG]

I see these and SRT8 jeeps that are usually clapped. Sad tbh.

[@cletuskasady593]

Fucking chargers Zak, the owner of the car couldn’t put gas in it before the review? Geez

[@preciadoalex123]

It's a charger owner lol

[@JT8D200C]

The four door muscle car

[@ajesuale]

The platform is not an Eclass. It is a completely Chrysler created platform derived from the LH platform. The suspension (is actually Eclass) and transmission are benz

[@345_RJ]

Yo

[@chrisdig5671]

My 2008 police interceptor was better

[@redneon06]

It was nothing more than an updated Intrepid.

[@bwofficial1776]

You never see first gen Chargers any more. They got cheap fast and became the 'hood car of choice. They weren't built well and most were driven into the ground. It's not a bad looking design but it's showing its age. I'm more of a Challenger fan. Dodge could have made the Challenger its G-Wagen. Keep the body in production for 40 years with only minor updates. It's already on its fourth US President. At least with their new EV they understand that sound is part of the muscle car experience. You have to admire Dodge for sticking with V8 go brrrr so long.

[@hakeemsd70m]

I see tons of 1st gen Chargers around me, and a lot of them are clean. I also occasionally see some Magnums. Sadly, a few of the Chargers are developing rust on the wheel wells.

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

@@hakeemsd70m Rust usually comes in first at the top and forward of the rear wheel well lips and the rocker panels. That goes for the 300 and Magnum too.

[@frederickmoller]

Sorry Matt, but I have always 'Hated' Chrysler and all the garbage vehicles that they produce, so it's a BIG Thumbs down for me on this one.

[@preciadoalex123]

Don't hate the video man. That has nothing to do what Zacs' hard work

[@RomanM803]

Coming from someone who favorite car is a Honda Element. 😂😂😂

[@Juju-zq5qj]

Ok civic boy

[@sgtmuffinbadger6147]

@@RomanM803 damn

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

It's on E get used to it

[@twongreen9968]

Dodge Chrysler products are trash