2018 Dodge Durango SRT: Regular Car Reviews

[@smknochs1]

The official car of cop wives

[@valsgrinders8231]

Literally my neighbor

[@CollinWeis]

The official car of “she falls a lot.”

[@sunshinelolipops1]

They'll live in a one bedroom house but she'll have this parked in the driveway

[@estoguy]

I bet she knows a lot about securing loads. 😉

[@ShootingCars]

I was riding in a buddy's Durango SRT with my heated seat on full blast. the screen then broke and I could no longer turn my heated seat off. on a 3 hour road trip....

[@concinnus]

I'd be digging around for the connector to disconnect it. After first checking if turning the car off reset it.

[@FrequencyORD]

I will never understand heated and ventilated seats in the screen… my buddies ford explorer has it and this grand cherokee srt I worked on had it too. so you are literally f*cked if the screen breaks.

[@realcanadian67]

​@@FrequencyORDmy mom owns a 2024 kia of some sort and most of the controls are mechanical. I love that damn thing just for that. Heated seats included.

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

​@FrequencyORD if the screen breaks, the heated seats are the least of your problems

[@kennedy796]

Why are they in the screen at all? My buddy just got a 2022 Benz and the heated seats and climate controls have buttons and switches for them.

[@carrotfarmer1]

The official car of 'This shit ain't nothin' to me man.'

[@dopey473]

THE BUGS ARE BACK!!

[@dhproductions4212]

I loaded the 9 and changed the trajectory of EVERYTHING.

[@JeanLuc5000]

I'm him. I been him. I will continue to be him.

[@rosestrohm7986]

I am Him Kardashian

[@Diejoubu]

You ain’t seen 10mpg in your life, jit

[@dubvuchyea502]

Pants shid Hawg cranked Baerb left Gobbless

[@GrapeFaygo959]

💯💯🔥🔥

[@reflex8698]

Gobdam grass cribbens in the road. Nearly laid down ma hawg

[@ericsundell9978]

GLAD ROMAN QUIT WHISPRIN! GOBLESS BÖRTHOR!!!!

[@Stevenhiggles]

SPEECH UP LIBROL

[@connorj.dunckel4223]

GOD DIDNT GIVE YOU A CAPS BUTTON FOR NO RAISIN!!!!!

[@kennethlasseter9264]

Another car I try my hardest to avoid on the roads. Drivers seem to be as bad and psychotic as a Nissan Altima drivers.

[@PXAbstraction]

Have a friend who owns one of these. Can confirm, he's one of those guys. 😂

[@hayesclark97hc]

Same demographic as GMC terrain drivers.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

Just the lower trims

[@LordHolley]

Lol

[@sunshinelolipops1]

@@hayesclark97hc Lol yeah. I don't think I've ever seen a GMC Terrain that wasn't an inch off the ass of another car

[@eamon317]

Around me they’re either guys that larp as cops or they’re guys that wanted a charger but felt like it wasn’t big and obnoxious enough. Continuing the dodge tradition of somehow appealing to polar opposite demographics and nobody in between

[@tracyeric07]

Larp as cops is hilarious. Around here they do it with explorers.

[@sunshinelolipops1]

Why do they drive so slow but so aggressively at the same time

[@peaceable263]

​@@sunshinelolipops1 They're baiting you. They're trying to piss you and everyone else off. They've got nothing better to do. 😂

[@vadim6385]

​@@sunshinelolipops1 I have a friend who's like that. Drives hella slow, but has to change lanes every 1.45 milliseconds.

[@SodaTheProto]

11:31 Easy, piracy! That's gonna be the solution, people finding workarounds to unlock those features. It's used, so warranty being negated wouldn't be the biggest concern.

[@TheMsdos25]

Hackers will be the tuners of the future.

[@DanCurley]

A buddy of mine has one of these, 23' model. It's been driven more by the dealer that's been repairing it than by him at this point and he despises it.

[@roflcopter117]

Sedans can absolutely "cut it" for a family of two kids. You don't need a 9 mpg SUV just because both back seats are taken.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

They’re fine if you don’t care about safety. Even a little CRV will take you out if you are in a sedan. They are easily overridden in a crash. This is the primary reason people aren’t buying them anymore.

[@SlashCampable]

I had to do a double take when I heard that. They don't have station wagons in the united states? What happened to the minivan? Like, I'm sorry, but if folks can't haul a family around in a Prius it's because they're lazy and or stupid.

[@dexxis9562]

Where I come from a subcompact is good enough for a family of 3 kids

[@gelogmarine]

Too bad your only affordable sedan options are from Hyundai and Dodge these days.

[@thebonefish]

BUT CAPACITY!!!!

[@FrequencyORD]

the official car of “I tried to trade in my challenger for a trackhawk but I I still owed $65,000 on it.”

[@maximusgladi8or]

They have a Durango hellcat....that is faster than the trackhawk.... just like they have a jeep srt as well....

[@juanxnaranjo647]

Dodge *takes a fat line of Peruvian marching powder* "lets put a fucking V8 in it and make it go fast for that segment of the population who loves the powder as much as us"

[@og_tokyo]

NGL doe, pure bang bang is lit.

[@黒キツネ-九零二一零]

i would've went with "Colombian bang bang", but that'll work

[@vadim6385]

​@@黒キツネ-九零二一零 Colombian Powder Courage

[@黒キツネ-九零二一零]

@vadim6385 The devil's dandruff

[@marvellousm]

Seeing these vehicles on the road causes me anxiety because around here. A lot of people driving those things hurtle around with the lack of care I normally associate with a Dodge Journey. It's also the one car I've seen upsidedown in the middle of the street.

[@sunshinelolipops1]

They'll be a mile down the road, but when you pull out they suddenly have to do 20 over the speed limit and let you know that you "stole" their road

[@jamesonpace726]

That salesman wasn't really "fired", just part of the Dodge Dog & Pony Show. He was back the next day....

[@penguinking101]

This is my car in the review. It was bought at a smaller shady as heck used car dealer in NJ, I had the salesman's personal number. He definitely got fired. Dealership paid about $1500 their cost for all the repairs if I remember correctly.

[@MTODbasics]

Roman seems like the type of guy who, when taunted, responds with a few kind words that hit harder than stubbing your toe. Enjoy the rest of your week my dude, great review, thanks!

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

My approach has usually been not to respond to taunts, if only because there are so many people with kind or insightful comments who'd love a response. So why should the negativity be the one that gets it? Case in point, this lovely comment of yours. Thank you for the kind words, and have a great week!

[@jt9411]

To be fair, you're not supposed to use mismatched tires on an awd vehicle. It screws with the traction control and causes the transfer case to constantly engage.

[@vadim6385]

You're not supposed to use mismatched tires on any vehicle

[@Dankcatvacs]

​@@vadim6385why would it matter with a 2wd ....

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I’ve heard mismatched tires are only a problem on 2wd if you have posi track but I’ve never heard of one actually going out because of it

[@Jdogblingbling]

the way around the subsctiptionfor navigation is to install an aftermarket radio, then take the stock radio and just leave it on the doorstep of your local dodge dealer

[@JREwing78]

Or, plug in your phone and use its navigation. One of these is far less work.

[@ПавелСкобарёв]

Early two thousands million mile Piterbuilt loaded 12 car hauler was also getting about 9 mpg

[@Vostok7789]

The engineering that goes into those trucks is pretty cool

[@ПавелСкобарёв]

@Vostok7789 Engineering, tires, diesel, oil and coolant.

[@adamfrbs9259]

*Peterbilt

[@adamfrbs9259]

...and no you weren't. You get 6 to 6.5mpg at best.

[@ПавелСкобарёв]

@adamfrbs9259 it all depends on elevation, but out here at the sea level, city traffic, or open road, we were averaging 9, that is why I was impressed red top Cummins

[@James-lg1ix]

Dracula flow 3.

[@DireWolf-ny6xx]

These and Jeep Grand Cherokees have huge Altima energy

[@patrickorgel9950]

Roman has really come into his own on these reviews and I am here for it 🙏

[@Jed8T8]

I rented a Challenger GT (V6) to go see the eclipse and had to choose between using Android Auto or being able to dim the rear view mirror.

[@xShadaloo]

Been watching for at least 9 years and that talk about growing up and compromising hits deep. Having to look past yourself and realize what's actually important is an experience I couldn't understand as a young adult.

[@johnleo2668]

If I said I watched these videos to learn about regular cars I'd be a liar.

[@briansteehler843]

Here’s why I watch this channel; the guy who brings his 2018 Durango SRT 392 from Florida owns it so he can trailer a Nash Metropolitan. A wonderful heady mix of expected and unexpected.

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

He showed me a photo, and when I say this Metropolitan is gorgeous, this Metropolitan is GORGEOUS.

[@penguinking101]

Metropolitan review coming soon?​@@LimitedTimeRoman

[@disgruntledfaerie]

BIG DURUNGUS

[@michaelhess4825]

In second grade i was made fun of because i used my index finger under words to read. My teacher eventually got fed up with the little beasts and stopped our reading session to give a 5 minute speech about why i was the best reader in the class, fastest, best comprehension, and most accurate pronunciation, due to my "crutch". Turns out my finger reading was allowing me better focus on each word, thus i took less time to mentally process and move to the next. I loved Mrs Sanders. (RIP)

[@BentonHart]

I'm pretty sure nearly every single one of these I see on the road has either a front DRL out, part of the "racetrack" tail light burned out, or both.

[@KindaLeon]

Here at Dodge, we measure from the balls.

[@timflemming4christ]

Roman, the emotion in your voice. I can't. It's too beautiful.

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

Thank you! I really, really appreciate that.

[@allemay9639]

Just to let you know, the first gen Durango 98-03 could be had with 2 V-8s and one V-6 engine. Also the first gen was available with the 3rd row seating.

[@treepard]

I was going to correct you that the 1st gen had 3 v8s (4.7, 5.2, 5.9) and no v6 but I checked wikipedia to make sure, and it turns out they did sell it with a v6! They must be really rare. I have never, even seen one.

[@ImmasK20]

Another note too. The second gens also had a third row. The Durango always had a third row. And I'm not if it wasn't stock but I had a buddy with a 98 that had a v6 and a manual in it.

[@ferenc-x7p]

They will cut you off first, then periodically switch lanes trying get ahead and finally pass on the right in the slow lane. When you see this happening, remember, they are doing 3mpg.

[@CraigWelchans]

SUV are just raised station wagons and cross overs are raised up hatchbacks.

[@w.e.s.]

Today's suvs r mini vans. Just keep calling them suvs to sell them.

[@jagersama9792]

Best way to reuse vehicles to sell them to people that complain about the station wagon or hatchback version. Eg Mazda 3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30.

[@DarkInstinct05]

were station wagons built on Truck frames? the Durango in Gen 1 was actually built on the Dakota platform

[@bk83082]

Crossovers are lifted station wagons, since they are generally built on sedan platforms. A traditional SUV is a body-on-frame truck platform that sits at the same height or lower than their pickup truck counterpart, depending on suspension package.

[@LordHolley]

Yes, definitely. It is nice to be up a little bit. It helps you see all around you when you're surrounded by more SUVs.....

[@turnerlarson12]

100% chance one of these will pass you at a stop from a right turn lane on a 30 mph city road

[@AtomicNexus]

Had one pass in the middle turn/suicide lane doing about 65 in a 40. Can confirm.

[@mattstiglic]

I bet Tommy Fenstamacher drives a Durango.

[@PXAbstraction]

@@mattstiglic On 10 year, 17% APR financing.

[@mattstiglic]

@PXAbstraction purchased from Kunkelman Saab Honda Lotus Mercury Volvo Kia Datsun Daewoo Ford WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE

[@PXAbstraction]

@@mattstiglic Where all of our sales associates DO CO-CAIIIIINE!

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Nah, he couldn’t get approved for the Durango so he got the caliber

[@cartercoffin3679]

The people that drive these like to go full throttle through parking lots to hear the V8

[@BruiserBrad]

You know the American car market is cooked when people think five-passenger sedans aren't big enough for four people, two of them being children.

[@johnleo2668]

That's how you know we got a BMI problem

[@DMBVR4]

The people who drive these are all on subprime payments that exceed their rent at the apartment its parked in front of.

[@alastairward2774]

Is Mr Regular alternating between Oz videos and home videos then?

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

Yup! Next week is going to be a good one.

[@jsnap1]

I don't know this video seems pretty Dodgy to me... sorry I'll see myself out

[@1chris311]

Dodge Durangos are incredibly underrated. My wife and i have owned 3 so far. They are very reliable, can tow more than its competitors, and they drive amazingly well! Anyone hating on them have never owned one.

[@thetechlibrarian]

I wonder if it's just this particular car because I always thought Chrysler's 8 speed was a licensed copy of the ZF 8 speed and that transmissions great

[@methanial73]

It is a zf 8spd.

[@mikecronis]

The official minivan of people who went all-in on Hawk Tuah Coin.

[@kevinW826]

😂😂😂

[@borris5991]

The hours being blinded by LED's is too real

[@nathanexplosion5478]

I bought a 2014 Durango new. AWD SXT V6 with heated steering wheel and heated cloth seats. Most comfortable road trip vehicle I’ve ever had, and I’ve had lots. Great ride, quiet, handles well considering it’s size. 25-26 mpg highway fully loaded on flat ground, 22-23 on hills. Try finding anything else with heated steering wheel and heated cloth seats, huge benefits in NEPA winters. 185k miles, only downsides are some major repair bills (one roller lifter tick at 105k - replaced 1 whole bank of lifters; AC condenser at 125k; head gasket at 150k). The racetrack light started taking on water around 150k too, drained it out, made sure it dried good then ran silicone around entire top and sides of light, no issues since. Too bad the Hemi versions often get bought and driven by tools, they’re actually a very versatile vehicle with very durable brakes and suspension components (hold-over Mercedes-Benz engineering, same bones as 2000’s GL class).

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I’ve actually heard that the 3.6 is a better engine than the 5.7 and 6.4. There’s a few out there with over 250,000 miles on them. My Dad has a 2013 Chrysler 300S AWD and I think it looks and drives great. It also drives really good in the snow. I’m sure the AWD system in the Durango and 300 are probably the same

[@HungryChaCha]

Thank you for all the years of delicious reviews!

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

Thank you for watching!

[@HungryChaCha]

@@LimitedTimeRoman Much love from Texas.

[@johnlogsdon9810]

It’s like if Dominic Toretto was an SUV

[@saeedhossain6099]

dom demonstrated a level of competence the Durango SRT rarely displays (and I sincerely think rarely is far too generous an assessment)

[@davidolson9475]

Kudos for the spot on Albert Brooks "how are you a Dad already" impression. Perfect 👍

[@danhughes1814]

15:35 incorrect. You could get three rows with the first gen

[@shawnb9917]

And sec gen as well

[@stephenbalk4978]

I got a Durango ad on the video 😂

[@MithunKalan]

where life and death of JAAAAAG?

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Indeed. I’d like to see that. It’s really a shame because I think the F-type was s beautiful car that sounded great

[@darkside924]

This and the Grand Cherokee are like the most popular cars to import to Eastern Europe, fix up and use.

[@LordHolley]

I love my first gen Durango. 5.9, 4x4, 3rd row seating, rear a/c. It's comfortable and reliable, and I paid cash for it 8 years ago from the original owner. I could have bought a newer one, but I think the first one was the best one. This SRT Durango is Rental only in my book. That would be a fun rental.....

[@johnwi7179]

Oh it is a great rental. Had one for a trip from Florida to New york and back. Most fun ive had on a long roadtrip. Sucked gas like a whippithead but extremely comfortable.

[@Finnergans]

Us: plastic garbage? Chrysler: plastic garbage

[@ruvindap66]

Merry christmas roman!

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

And to you as well!

[@PotatoeJoe69]

That Durango blew it's transfer case because it spent it's first life doing burnouts and launches every time it was used. 😂

[@saeedhossain6099]

at 9mpg, it wasn't it's first life......

[@daniellivesey6749]

You can't do burnouts in them unfortunately. AWD is always on, and the tires are too wide to spin much. It probably blew because the fluid wasn't changed at 36k.

[@nlpnt]

This car is for guys for whom a manual Honda Fit or even a Golf GTI isn't enough car, for reasons real (3+ kids) or imagined (gotta-have-a-V8 musclecar culture), but who don't want to armwrestle around a Suburban and can't quit swing a minivan *and* a fun car.

[@davegallo8166]

In an era of more and more effecient vehicles, mopar kept building muscle vehicles with sketchy quality control. They'll be gone soon as Stelantis keeps failing apart

[@ward9832]

The Durangos always had a uniquely awful build quality. Like worse than the charger or even journey. The engine is *Literally* the only thing going for this.

[@MTNorville]

The official car of Reddit posting in r/charger "Later ya'll, I had to trade in the Charger, I needed a family car"

[@Yeroc357]

the most ideal car for hitting licks

[@Uncle_Roadkill]

The official car of mastering the art of discreetly drawing a bullseye wherever your shot hits

[@jonathankfouri3431]

To me, this car is the most Detroit a car can be. I think its a car that makes sense when you live here, and very little if you dont. But I kinda love it

[@ec8107]

Absolutely. It really epitomizes the abject provincialism that is Detroit.

[@zenith251]

"Yes, a good car. I've said it, I can't unsay it!" Yes you can. Do it now.

[@Dr_Le_sabre_]

I always looked at the 3rd gen Durango as a Charger station wagon.

[@Victor-ox1no]

Thanks for the heads up on the notifications. I didn't know that was reset.

[@dingusmcslow1908]

Roman, gotta say- banger intro song on this one. Didn’t expect that for a Bulge Durmangro review.

[@AgainWhoops]

Four wheel identity crisis is my new favorite concept ❤

[@Wyatt_James]

I wish Roman could do my old f150 as a contemporary comparison to that GMC. Shame he can only do cars in his area.

[@bck83gc]

RCR, The first gen had a limited run of sp360 supercharged models. Also, every generation has had the option for three rows.

[@jblyon2]

We've got the same "great time" expression!

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

My joy has a problem reaching my face sometimes.

[@dforrest4503]

The official car of “I’m going to pass you in the right, cross three lanes to get in the left lane only to then immediately exit on the right.”

[@jasonchristopher2977]

Been using a 07 Lincoln town car with a Mos speed shop tune, j mod for a family sedan 7 years. Best decision ever. Never left me stranded. Plenty of room, heated seats, and so comfortable. 26 Mpg average IF I stay off pedal. 😂 I can't so 21 it is. Best, greatest sedan made last 20 years. Rock solid, easy to maintain.

[@triduck]

This Durango sounds like it drives alot like the jeep grand cherokee I have had recurring dreams about. Faster than I ever expected it to while I was comparing it to my 02 jeep grand cherokee with the inline 6. Pure excitement and uncanny joy I was not expecting

[@Lorentz_Driver]

It's literally the same vehicle :P

[@JREwing78]

The Durango is the 3 row version of the Grand Cherokee. Same (Mercedes) platform. Same suspension. Many shared components. I prefer the Jeep because the shorter wheelbase makes it more nimble, and I could get it with Low Range.

[@Beehashe]

How bout a Christmas album based on cars?

[@az196823]

Good news the Hemi is coming back, and Durango will stay on until 2026/2027. Also, the V8 itself isn't dead yet and also stalantis is trying out a few different V8s in Mexico to succeed the current 5.7 architecture.

[@Dankcatvacs]

RETURN OF THE MAGNUM DONG?

[@az196823]

@Dankcatvacs Hahaha who knows, but it's the V8 either way. I'll take it.

[@danhughes1814]

I had a first gen Durango with a 5.9 and the 4 speed. I averaged 11mpg. It blows my mind that they have made such minimal improvements

[@Dankcatvacs]

360s are known gas hogs but dead reliable

[@Lemont321989]

Only the Roman could cut this thing some slack

[@cowboyzr2]

The first gen had 3 rows. I had one of the first Durangos at our local Dodge dealership back in 98, I loved it. I’ve had my eye on these SRTs for the longest time. Now I need to go drive one lol

[@ak1ranger]

I just saw on another channel that the Durango will in fact go beyond its currently planned sunset in 2026 to 2028 so 2024 is indeed not the end of the road for the Durango!

[@joebehrdenver]

The "beer recommendation guy" had me hooting. That screen UI is effing insane.

[@jlang8213]

15:29 Umm, Google says the second generation had an option of the 3.7 v6. Also, pretty positive all generations of Durango got 3rd row seating.

[@damienclay4230]

All Durangos had 3 row seating

[@julianvizio2190]

I have the same steering wheel on my fiat pickup and i have to say that is a pretty good feel-steering wheel. I like it, its bulky and comfortable

[@Alfadragon17]

I own a Dodge Challenger Scat Pack with the 6-spd. The 8 spd auto is the better transmission. I've had the opportunity to drive both. For outright speed, the 8-spd keeps that 392 hemi in the power band more often. The 6-spd tremec is a compromise transmission to still provide the thrills and also maintain decent fuel mpg.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

It’s the Tremec TR6060 isn’t it ? If so that’s a great transmission that will handle more torque than the old T56. The good thing is your Challenger will hold it value better than the Automatics

[@charlesjames1442]

Driving my wife's Nautilus yesterday on US51 it got 31 mpg on regular gas.

[@senorpepper3405]

Even if it's got the 2.7 it's not touching that 475 horse. They're 2 different things. Go compare it to a turbo 4 cadillac 😂

[@charlesjames1442]

@@senorpepper3405 : That's the point.

[@MrFruitPrimate]

I was on the launch for this car. It was the same launch and event as the Demon and the Hellcat widebody. Couldn’t give less of a fuck about the widebody, but the Durango and the Demon were such delightfully dumb machines they finally broke me and made me understand the appeal for FCA machines. I love this stupid thing and the ZF isn’t THAT bad, it just as in everything for so long. I miss FCA, Stellantis feels like such a step backwards.

[@eduardorivera4100]

I have a 14 3.6 limited and I love it. 140k 10 years old and is super reliable and everything works like new. They never changed the look so everyone thinks it’s a new or newish car. Great used car if was decently taken care of

[@TLHustles]

I rented a 2024 shitbox. It broke down in Virginia with only 3500 miles on it i was the second driver

[@j887276]

@5:37 I 100% believe that especially if you live somewhere with enough nature (or garbage) for mice to thrive. We battle field mice moving into out vehicles every winter if they sit longer than a few weeks with even the smallest crumbs of food left inside.

[@j_white1305]

How do you submit a volunteer vehicle nowadays?

[@PresidentJackBauer]

The touch screen delamination is a big thing for all of the jeep and dodge screens. I saw it all the time. The water in the tail lamp bar happened on 98% of Durango too

[@mili-tsu]

I worked at a go kart track for a few years and there was a dad who was first in line for the Durango Hellcat. I was very, very confused. Until it made sense. Racing family.

[@69in89]

The official car of, "you will address me by my husband's rank!"

[@patrickbateman9887]

Incorrect info @15:30. All generations of Durango had an optional third row. Roman says "it wasn't until the third generation."

[@LunringNassar]

BROOO THAT ONE GETTING BLINDED BY PICKUP TRUCK LIGHTS LOOKS LIKE A LIT ALBUM COVERR

[@RedrumCvmlcs]

I really love the Roman's takeon reviewz

[@Lorentz_Driver]

"I need a giant ozone-destroyer for my 2nd kid" lolwut

[@2steaksandwiches665]

Crash test results are dismal. It’s because this car was designed 15 years ago.

[@christhomas835]

Love the intro song--well done!!!

[@LimitedTimeRoman]

Thank you so much!

[@JDMEXforme]

Im seeing less of these on the roads now. Reliability is an issue obviously.

[@Pixels_And_Petrol]

The big problem with them is they're quite annoying for reliability issues they have the stigma of if you drive one you are a drug dealer and that's basically the majority of the people that around me own them. And that goes for the same thing with the jeep version. Honestly if it was more reliable and it didn't have such a bad stigma. Is it would be an excellent toe rig for going to the track