Dodge Magnum - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled (2005-2008)

[@LS1007]

They should bring back the Magnum and offer a version with the Hellcat engine and call it the Hellwagon. Good video, very thorough! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@BIGGIEDEVIL]

L S magnum was a wagon 300

[@LS1007]

BIGGIEDEVIL Also could call it a wagon Charger but it never had a Hellcat engine.

[@bsosmoove]

I remember when dudes in my neighborhood put magnums on like 26s. Pretty cool car to me

[@inconspicuous7464]

What about hell herse?

[@masterreach97]

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@pontiacGXPfan]

They dumped the Magnum for the Journey, which is simply awful

[@DericCribbs]

I totally agree, it's like their most profitable car but it's just a mediocre car with DVD players and other "premium" features included. Awful is being nice

[@Bartonovich52]

But awful sells. Sorry but for most people a car is an appliance. The Journey has more practical space, better fuel economy, more seats, better visibility, smaller footprint, and a lower price. And quite frankly I don’t think I’d want to drive something so ostentatious. When these were new I was driving a V70R Volvo wagon. It looked like every boring Volvo on the road... until you were seeing the taillights receding at a very rapid rate.

[@DericCribbs]

@@Bartonovich52 agreed but I'd rather drive a Corolla wagon than a journey.

[@KayKashi]

pontiacGXPfan I hate the journey so fucking much I’m tired of seeing that cookie cutter shit on the road

[@sakuraart]

the real reason is because the charger sales were through the roof. I would still take a magnum over a charger.

[@calvingates2019]

The most heartbreaking thing I ever heard. “The dodge magnum was replaced by the Dodge Journey” My mom owns a journey and that car is a piece of shit.

[@killakangz5317]

😂😂😂

[@lichtenjj]

Chrysler is profit jockey today

[@sheluvsjah21]

My uncle owns one it's so trash 🗑️

[@GumiNightPower]

So does my mom. She got it at a Carmax about 4 or more years ago used, and had to have the tranny replaced. It was still under warranty, which was a positive. Though a key was also lost, which sucked. It's got over 100k miles and is still going, but I'll fully admit it: I want the Magnum back.

[@justinterry7853]

How so

[@superdupergrover9857]

The Magnum is the only Chrysler product I actually want to get.

[@killakangz5317]

likewize💯

[@jamescameron3522]

That's gay.

[@REDBANDITOFFICIAL1]

I have one.... dont...

[@djpollo2474]

@@REDBANDITOFFICIAL1 why?

[@REDBANDITOFFICIAL1]

@@djpollo2474 transmissions in them are junk

[@mrfld]

SRT8, for when you need to get your groceries home quickly.

[@onearmjack7914]

Magnum SRT -Making grocery shopping fun again.

[@marcellis7002]

I want an SRT8 Magnum still to this day.

[@RonnieLo901]

Naruto Drip me too thass my favorite Hemi

[@captainobvious5993]

I would but they only came in 2wd I live in the northeast not very practical. I have the awd rt which is plenty fast and great utility

[@Pacojuan43]

Naruto Drip facts

[@Pacojuan43]

K K post a link of a SRT8 magnum for $450 that’s not a piece of shit.

[@redpilllife4life198]

@K K the 6.1 intake is that much 😂😂 I have a 07 srt magnum, maybe you could find a completely destroyed and stripped one of every part on it for $450

[@michaelscott8267]

I remember back in 05 everybody had a Magnum and 300 with rims.

[@roberts2816]

300 yes Magnum no.

[@YUNGUNZ7]

@@roberts2816 hater

[@Scypher0th]

what do u mean back in 05...look outside they still do at least in my area all u see are 300's and chargers

[@williamsantana370]

The magnum started that trend with the rims. Niggas had mags before chargers cus they were less

[@jross13450]

@@williamsantana370 they had magnums first because there were no Chargers.

[@EddieAtTheMorgue]

I wanted a magnum so bad when I was a broke teenager. I’m one of the rare people that loves wagons!

[@rmick66]

There are lots of reasons to love wagons that the SUV crowd just doesn't get. Lower center of gravity for better driving dynamics first and foremost.

[@PlayaFly2k]

Bro i was the same way in my early twenties i wanted a R/T in 07 but every time i looked for them the miles was too high.

[@attackeagle]

I rented one a couple of times for cross country trips. Couldn’t afford one back then so I bought a bmw wagon instead... Now on my 3rd Bmw wagon. I have loved my e34, e46, and now my f31.

[@borntoeatass2510]

Edwardo Williams I’m not a wagon guy, but the magnum is gorgeous

[@richarddixon70]

I owned a 2007 Pacifica with the 4.0 liter and six speed auto. It felt like you were driving a sports car. Very little body lean, fantastic ride and went around corners a lot better than a 4500 lb vehicle had any right to. Its higher center of gravity did seem to hurt it. The interior just exuded quality. The dash layout was great. The 7 passenger interior was very flexible. With the low ratio first gear it would bolt off the line. You had to actually roll on the throttle or it would spin the front wheels. The Navigation display in the middle of the speedo was a innovation I'm surprised no one else copied. The second Gen Pacifica was lust a gussied up Grand Caravan. They were a joke compared to the original. And it was the original. The Pacifica was the first crossover and it was a brilliantly executed vehicle that Chrysler neglected in its marketing. The only reason I sold mine is I lost my job and needed the money. Wish I had it back.

[@matewansid]

I really enjoyed my Magnum RT. Easy to work on and very responsive to modifications. I added a MBRP 3" stainless exhaust and loved the sound. Upgraded to SRT8 suspension, brakes and wheels. Really hauled ! Could swallow an amazing amount of gear or cargo too. When I finally traded it into get a Mustang the Ford dealership gave me a really good trade in because it was in great shape and they had become scarce and in high demand. It was resold in less than a week ! My only complaints was the rather bland interior and noisy, short lived front suspension components.

[@eddieblair5592]

I have an 07 Magnum SRT8 since new. I can't say enough how much I LOVE that car ! been VERY reliable & still rides great. I agree that it has been a missed opportunity for Dodge but sure hope they are willing to bring it back with all the new modern bells & whistles with the Hellcat. Great story & thanks!

[@azoreanblade2]

Never been a big fan of station wagons in general, but the Magnum's design appeals to me the most.

[@gertraba4484]

i'd bring it back and call mine MAGNUM ....................PEA-EYE

[@elcabezon5487]

I did at one time,but my eyes went for the Saab 9-3 Kombi (station wagon)

[@FLJuJitsu]

Honestly as a gearhead with a family I would have loved to have one of these. Give me an AWD V-8 wagon and I'd be happy.

[@davedixon2167]

I’ve tried to find another modern wagon that looks this good and it’s just not possible. But I wonder how close one could get by chopping and dropping a new Durango =0)

[@winter_in_vegas_]

Orlando 1701 that’s what I’ve got and haven’t looked for a new car since! You’ll love it! Especially with the AWD

[@dwalker112]

Back in 2006 everyyyyybody had magnums, chargers and 300’s, even rappers did. They should bring it back with a hellcat version. They would sell like hotcakes 🔥

[@newwavepressure6478]

There are charger hellcats now

[@noelmedina6925]

@@newwavepressure6478 yeah that's the point they could make a hellcat version of this too because it would be on same platform. It would also be a unique car in the US since there's not really any station wagons.

[@ggroff73]

I agree! Hellcat Magnum... Mmmmmmm.

[@xavierr4989]

no no no no no, the magnum is dead no dodge owners really want them back, i you guys are the first people i have ever heard ask for its return

[@leandromerlin4326]

True bro I saw Snoop Dog driving a C300 by Porter Ranch once

[@2006gtobob]

Wait....you're saying Chrysler had some quality issues with their vehicles?

[@PeanutsandPopcorn]

I too was in a state of complete and utter shock when I heard that.

[@SosaEscro]

Hes lying.

[@SimirJohnson]

Robert D. Shocker!

[@grumpyguy2877]

😱😱😱😱. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@MegaTechnoteacher]

Not with my 9 Chrysler cars.

[@MrStrikecentral]

Years ago I was browsing the web for different call styles to kill time and I just happened to come across the Magnum for the first time and I immediately know I wanted one. The sheer concept of a 'muscle wagon' was so odd and different that I fell in love with the idea in general. Last year, I was finally able to get one and I have loved ever since. It has power to spare, it has room for my friends, it can carry loads of cargo. It basically has everything I could want in a car. I am very practical minded, so I never wanted a super-charged powerhouse with less square footage of storage than a mousetrap. I love mini-vans and larger cars because of their versatility. The Magnum offers that AND enough power to kick some ass. Love, love, love my Magnum!

[@MaggieEatsAirplanes]

With Mitsubishi turning the Eclipse into an SUV, and Ford coming out with the MachE (mustang SUV) I think this is prime time for them to offer up the magnum again.

[@snowdog993]

I think they dropped the Magnum too soon. However, it was a recession at that time. If they improved on the interior and kept it going, it might have been a different story.

[@louism8217]

It was a bean counter decision. Dodge sold just as many Magnums as Ford did Flexes. And the Magnum had serious street cred. Even now if you have one your going to get noticed.

[@davidhunt8378]

Facts

[@davidhunt8378]

@@louism8217 Big Facts...i have a 06 candy red ..loaded on 22s

[@ehianeta64]

@@louism8217 Damn right! I have a 06 RT and anywhere i go ..eyes on me.

[@nj2mddude205]

The Maryland State police drove the Magnum as an unmarked vehicle and pulled over quite a few speeding cars along I-95 in the mid-2000s.

[@dean3434]

Wshington State Patrol had a number of the SXT's on the highways too. All were the 'midnight blue' and they were easily able to catch up to whomever with just the standard 250 HP 3.5 motor. Washington SP decided to mark their Magnums with the party lights, etc. Mt SXT is the midnight blue color too and often folks would kinda slow down on freeways when they were fast approaching from behind. They'd get next to me, give me look, and then fly away. I've read some have had issues with the tie rod ends. Mine on my 2007 SXT got a bit loose at 70k miles so I replaced with after- market quality tie rods and the after market- rods are manufactured with grease fittings so they should last a lot longer that OEM's. That's all for suspension and I now have 190k miles on the car. Still runs silky smooth just like the day bought it and it looks as if my SXT just rolled out of the showroom. Dean Seattle

[@Grim_Underground86]

Bring back the magnum with a hellephant engine... Ya, I said. Let's make it happen. Unleash the beast. 05 Dodge Magnum owner here.

[@jross13450]

I hope not Leave it a niche vehicle that you don't see 3 of at every stop light

[@VSSFMoimoi]

Saul Coronado Same! I love it! Such a shame they gave up on the Magnum way too soon.

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Lol!😁 Nice engine name!

[@stevebrandon143]

Don't change the engine. Do change the transmission. Put a 5 or 6 speed manual in it. It'd be lots more fun to drive.

[@yzaswest8270]

I have an '05 myself.

[@SobhanAllah2]

If this car is there today, I would buy it without any hesitation.

[@wuudw2hollotyps703]

I bought one from a relative who bought it brand new, and I love it. Very smooth ride at 189000 as of today. Just did the Hemi tube up on it. I never knew those engines had 16 spark plugs and double coil packs per cylinder. I was Wowwed! Great video...very informative!

[@jbviper1]

I have a 2005 Magnum R/T, it's my primary vehicle and I love it! Never any problems with it. It's loaded with everything you could order on it. I just drove it across 6 states, and I was getting 29 MPG!

[@dr6507]

How do you get so good gas mileage?

[@dr6507]

I got a 06 rt and my mileage is bad, please help!! Thanks I’m advance

[@roxielabelle2513]

I love my 05 Magnum, very few repairs, dependable , and average 25mpg..Kingsville Ontario Canada

[@shakarussanders9911]

Man this was a hot car back in 05! It was a cool look for back then I can't believe it's been out of production for 11 years!

[@rovidbouski4022]

Its been out of production because literally 9 people on the planet thought the Payless shoe of a car looked hot. The rest of us were laughing at you.

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@rovidbouski4022 I wouldn't go that far people mite feel that way about it now it was a product of it's time like I said it was a cool car back then everybody wanted it along with the Chrysler 300

[@dkj4183]

I totally agree. I bet if they bring it back it will be a winner.

[@msh6865]

@@rovidbouski4022what's wrong, feeling a bit emasculated driving around in your soy boy Prius? Buffoon.

[@rovidbouski4022]

MSH68, it took you 7 months to come up with that? You are a quick witted little fella huh?

[@jamespatterson2618]

I have a 2007 Magnum and still love it. Only 50k miles! I would like to see a comeback for sure. Great video - thanks!

[@CryhavocMike]

Same here. A 2007 R/T rwd. Its got 99,230 miles. The big 100k is looming large.

[@Brad-Ley]

I agree James, I think the Magnum making a comeback could be interesting. I could see a Magnum SRT Hellcat being an interesting addition to the market because of the overall box checks (space, performance, daily use) and being that the Magnum wouldn't have many rivals to deal with, it should be in for a good challenge.

[@stormshockin]

320,900 miles, 2005 magnum :-) love it!

[@datruth2514]

192,000 miles 2007 magnum will never get rid of it. Love my car

[@basroca2533]

Hey guys I'm trying to buy one now. Are there any real issues with them and what is the best year in your opinion?

[@adamsgr2311]

I always loved the looks of the magnum. It brought back the great memories of family trips in the old land cruiser wagons to parts unknown. I think we need a newer restyling of the magnum with an eco boosted V6 and then the v8 variants!

[@dannysdailys]

Chrysler will never boost the Pentastar V-6 for any reason. I have a supercharged Pentastar and if Dodge actually made one, they'd have to cancel the R/T and the Scat Pack. That will NEVER happen.

[@Brad-Ley]

Dodge Magnum revival? I bet a Dodge Magnum SRT Hellcat could possibly beat a Mercedes E63 AMG wagon or perhaps Porsche Panamera... What do you think of my bold prediction if it ever happens?

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

Brad V My favorite wagons are: Audi RS6 Dodge Magnum SRT8 They should do it. I’ll never understand America’s loathing of Sport Wagons. They are honestly the perfect car.

[@Brad-Ley]

@@Divine_Serpent_Geh I couldn't have said it better myself. Wagons, the perfect Hybrid of a 4-seater sports car and the trunk capacity of an SUV. IDK why people don't like that idea. Especially sport wagons at that, being that they can be deceptively fast.

[@pg1171]

A Magnum SRT8 with a supercharger. Or even the engine form the Hellcat...Hell on wheels! In a wagon! Or bring back the V-10 from the Viper with a supercharger...OMG!

[@jackross7_11]

I own a 2007 srt8 Magnum and i love it.

[@EDmazeing10]

Do you also love going to the gas station? I have an 06 charger RT and the S#it is a gas guzzler

[@HeffboomKonijn]

Ed Mazeing I have a 07 charger RT AWD and while it suuuuucks on fuel costs. there is nothing like that feeling when going over 70mph, lightly pressing the throttle and feeling her continue to pull forward. puts a smile on my face everytime

[@RomanM803]

My 08 300 srt and hellcat charger gave me life.

[@Michigunner]

06 srt8 wagon. Mine is a garage queen.. summer toy. Not everyone's cup of tea. Love mine

[@kanklekiller1879]

@@Michigunner i just bought an RT RWD loaded for a daily....ya backfire, CANNOT stand to have it out of the garage. Has some flaws but not for long. Proud garage queen instantley, oops

[@andrewoliver9686]

That is my beef with law enforcement. Every car I liked he mentioned they were "drug dealer cars". Like damn..don't assume everyone my shade sells drug. Some people actually like big cars with huge interiors 🤔😕

[@austinmull8515]

How did he assume your shade lmao. He simply said it was a drug dealer car because it was. There was a statistic a online about 5 years ago that talked about the most commons cars used for drug dealing. Through 05 to 08 the magnum and escalade were the two biggest cars based off of locations in philly and new jersey

[@andrewoliver9686]

@@austinmull8515 I'm just saying..I like Grand Prixs and Monte Carlos..I would like to drive my favorite car in peace without having a cop thinking I automatically have drugs..all they're going to find are two 15's back there 😅.

[@NanaBisa1]

He did saydrug dealer then hip hop rt after😒

[@tesmith47]

Welcome to racist America! !

[@johnrouk8319]

I feel this. I grew up in a small town and my first car is a 80 impala. Theres only two other box chevys in town, one is driven by the original owner (73 year old lady) and the other is by some shady trailer park guy. I go back to hangout with people every weekend and guarenteed if i drive the impala, im getting stopped. Ive pulled up infront of my friends house before and an officer pulled up and flipped his lights on. I counted the "lisence plate light malfunction warnings" (which works btw, i restored the whole car and put a big block with a quite exhaust in it) i had 5 warnings in one month. With all 5 of my other cars ive gotten pulled over once which was my failt for doing 34 mph in a 30.. i support my leos but c'mon man profiling a car that bad? Really? Sit on these bench seats and tell me its not like driving a couch down the road, youd wanna drive one to!

[@devonnewest7990]

Sad, I always had a spot spot for wagons. Love your channel, vids are very entertaining and thorough!

[@Blueknight1960]

What's a spot spot?

[@rashadvq]

@@Blueknight1960 soft spot lmao

[@sakuraart]

Magnum is a wonderful vehicle! I have one, and it's the best ride I've ever had. I have an '05 R/T .... and it is so fast. Did I say I absolutely love this ride!?

[@acad23]

I'm still driving my '06 SRT8 which is the only car I've ever purchased new... never thought I'd still have it and still love it this long. Great car... performance & utility in one package.

[@magnumfrank9819]

First, I would like to thank you for putting the video together! Second, I have an '08 SXT with 3.5L V6 that does achieve 30 mpg if you keep it at 70 mph. I have 165,000 on it and my daughter wants it as her first car. Third, Chrysler continued to build this car with Chrysler trim for export to Europe until '12 model year, so the sales talk is BS. Fourth in '13, Chrysler changed wheelbase of 300 and Charger to 120" (like Magnum) which means more shared parts, so more BS about sales. This leads me to put credibility in story of executive who just hated the model. Buick has Regal Tour X (wagon). Volvo has new V90 (wagon). Mercedes still offers E Class wagon. Yeah, there's no market. How about Chrysler has no idea how to sell product!

[@eddie2000ad]

Must be because it's an 08 but I'd be lucky to get 24 mpg highway on my 06 sxt

[@magnumfrank9819]

@@eddie2000ad Right now my usual mileage is 25 with my 10 mile commute with light traffic and runs to store etc. If you go above 70 or off cruise, then about 27. Tires at 35 cold, oil changed religiously....

[@phigo4kins]

@@magnumfrank9819 👍 To Religiously, 👍👍 To Religious Oil Change.. 😄😁😄

[@tomj4406]

awesome on the high speed high MPG! Daimler douche bags killed it. end of story..almost killed the whole company!

[@Welcometofacsistube]

GTA 5 pc story mode modded game play yup. Mercrap is the most arrogant German junk manufacturer going

[@43doowop]

I'm 76 years old and love my 06 SXT. I've owned it for almost 12 years now. Been thinking about getting a Chrysler 300 but just can't pull the trigger. People I've talked with either love them or hate them... there is no middle ground. I'd love to see it brought back.

[@paxhumana2015]

43doowop, you know, you could get a nice used SRT8 Chrysler 300 that is made around the same time as your Fourth Generation Dodge Magnum for a decent price. Where do you live in real life? I could do you a solid and find out just what the going rate is for such a vehicle.

[@11wtwood]

I always thought the 300 looked like a cheap Bentley knock-off.

[@josephhalexander]

@@11wtwood There's a Continental GT running around the Seattle metro area with the plate "NotA300"

[@ricky-sanchez]

@@josephhalexander Spoiler alert. Worse than a 300.

[@dannysdailys]

Nothing wrong with the 300.

[@seanjessee2940]

Well I believe the Magnum has a bit of a cult following and only being around for only 4 years will make it more of a future collectable classic.

[@NanaBisa1]

@Charles Bronson Who gets a V8 and worry about gas...they expect to burn it

[@keithclaus7364]

Groveland as a company car. Super comfortable car to drive. They should have put a 318 in it for more economy

[@magicstew45]

@@keithclaus7364 why in the world would they put in a 318 it's a solid engine but the 5.7 is pretty solidly better

[@stevieg.4816]

@@NanaBisa1 Truth be told! I have an 08 dakota with the magnum 4.7. V-8's are out,who are you kidding. Need I mention all the sales of rams with the hemi? Ass load on the road.

[@stevieg.4816]

@Charles Bronson What do you drive? A Prius I'll bet. Nerd car.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

My dad had a 300C station wagon 3.0 Isuzu Diesel as a company car. It was pretty cool, the all around heated seats, superfluous dash clock and backseats like a leather couch were really impressive to teenage me.

[@ramcharger1978]

The original Dodge Magnum was a 2 door car built by Dodge from 1978-79 and was officially the last of the B-Body cars. Then was resurrected for 2005-2008 as a sport wagon.

[@freenwl]

I owned an 08 SXT I swear to god it was one of my favorite ride of all times!

[@sir.confident]

Journey just isn't as good as the Magnum was.

[@tomj4406]

it's fine..not a good comparo. we have 2 journey awd 3.6L 283 hp's in our fam. fabulous car, esp for the $. the Magnum is just cooler looking, though.

[@paulpeterson4320]

The Magnums were shit. I had one. What a total nightmare!

[@sir.confident]

@@paulpeterson4320 The Magnum SRT8 was the thang!

[@bmanclassics4350]

Neeeever! Neeeever! Will b either journeys a recession car need to b trashed and the mag needs to make a debut again I completely agree😃

[@TheThumper1972]

I agree. My wofe has a 2010 journey. I have the 3.5 magnum. I love it more than I do jeep cherokees

[@CVernRock]

I thought it was way underrated. Rented one for a few months and loved it. Thought about buying one.

[@MaggieEatsAirplanes]

Bought mine from a rental place. Wonder if it was the same one. 😂

[@josephhalexander]

@@MaggieEatsAirplanes I bought my Magnum after renting one for a couple days.

[@CXNNXRS]

Joseph Alexander is it okay on gas, like if i got one for my first vehicle could i withstand the gas charge

[@qubonic]

@@josephhalexander same here. Instantly fell in love with it lol

[@josephhalexander]

@@CXNNXRS If you can keep your foot out of it, you can squeeze out about 23MPG in an RT. Just be aware that out of the LX bodies, the Magnum is the heaviest.

[@vernonbolinger9488]

With sedans going away, I would love to see the return of the magnum. I have an 07 sxt and love it

[@racedrvier42]

Got my '05 Magnum in 2013. Still have it, still love it. Best car I have ever owned. Nothing else is even close.

[@alienware5629]

I was 21 with a silver 06 on chrome 22”s back in 08. All my friends were jealous lol . I loved that thing

[@jeff92k7]

This was always a car that I thought looked really nice. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to buy one new due to financial limitation. Now, almost 15 years later, I'm looking for one to be my hobby/project car. Even after all this time, they still look really nice. Well kept Magnums still look amazing when I see them in parking lots around here and easily fit in with all the new cars around them.

[@Blackout_1692]

One of my favorite Dodge's next to the ram the charger and the Challenger edit I forgot the Viper

[@davidflores6899]

Any Dodge is a POS

[@Hadassah28]

I love my 2005 Magnum. Great speed and easy handling, but too low to the ground turning it into a toboggan on icy or snowy roads.

[@freshwix253]

I have all 3 versions of the magnum it’s my favorite

[@fbl_chubby]

Sell 1

[@dr.chrisstar3527]

Any chance you know why my nephews 06 6 cylinders stalls on highway, needs to warm up before driving? Drives, but no one can diagnose problem

[@dtay8913]

Have a 2005 that was bought new in 04 89k runs like a champ

[@EDmazeing10]

@Albert Menendez hopefully a 3.5 i have an 06 charger R/T about 74k miles currently, i get so sick of buying gas. I would tell anyone looking at chargers choice the V6. If you love going to the gas station choice the V8

[@haroldflower8008]

Ed Mazeing you dont buy a charger for gas mileage. hate to tell you

[@dtay8913]

@Albert Menendez 3.5 sadly

[@DericCribbs]

"89k runs like a champ" Is 89k really worth boasting about? I'm into wagons for sleeper appeal so it would be cool to pick up a worn out one to rebuild. so I guess my real question is how quick do these wear out?

[@Butt_Quack69]

@@EDmazeing10 I've owned both, I loved the 3.5 as a daily. It had good power, respectable gas mileage, and was of course very comfortable. The 5.7 on the other hand is just nothing but fun, I'll pay the extra for gas.

[@kellingtonlink956]

The SXT rwd was the sweet spot. Especially as a demo or low mileage. The base was a cheap and underpowered “Rental” car, whilst the R/T and SRT-8’s were too expensive (and still looked/felt cheap at over $40,ooo!). But the SXT had all of the advantages, with few downsides. It was ‘reasonably’ good on fuel and it looks cool as Hell (or is it “hot as Hell”?). Thanks for the video.

[@brianashba1972]

I would definitely get a srt8 model if they brought them back!!

[@e.hollingsworth4463]

My 05 Magnum sxt awd came with 18" wheels and the larger brake package. Bought it in 05. Only owner.

[@michealfigueroa6325]

I remember the Magnum. Did not much about it but greatly impress with its styling Damn good lookin' car.

[@timyuh8771]

I bought an 05 magnum sxt a few months ago with 210,000 miles for $1300 and I love it. Runs almost like new

[@jordanshoemaker8278]

Yo is it still running I'm tryna buy one

[@robertsilva5041]

I still have my 05 magnum rt. Wish they would come back. I've showed my loyalty..

[@samuelcross8329]

I would buy a new one if it looked liked the old one with a Hemi. The Hemi performance is very useful in traffic situations used wisely.

[@ge69rh]

You can definitely see the Magnum dna in the Journey, from the a pillar back.

[@analogman9697]

My '05 with 210k miles is the best car I've ever owned. Great ride, finicky electronics.

[@jerryatricks1]

@11:50 - Quotes from some guys, "I'd be embarrassed to show up to work in a Magnum." - Well I'd be embarrassed saying that I'd be embarrassed showing up to work in a Magnum. Magnum RT owner since 2005 with no regrets.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

We've had our 05 RT for 12 years now, and wouldn't trade it for the world. Thanks for the video you were spot on with everything you said.

[@bigboi000069]

I remember really wanting one when I was in middle school after i watched the music video for How We Do by The Game & 50 Cent.

[@chriskasbar9953]

Great video I have been looking forward to this upload. The Magnum was a beautiful car that I think people were unsure of and like you said we live in a world of SUV's and crossovers which makes me see why Dodge thought the journey would be the answer but yet another vehical that fell short of it's competitors. The thing about the Magnum was there is really nothing else like it and I think that profits would have eventually of gone up if they gave the Magnum a chance. I sold my beautiful 05 sxtMagnum for a 2007 Dodge nitro and have to say both treated me well and we're more striking then any other vehicle I saw on the street. If Dodge decided to do a revival of the Dodge Magnum I couldn't help myself but to add it to my mopar car family. Marspeed once again great video Looking forward to to the next.

[@Pilile18]

As a curiosity, in Europe the Magnum was sold as a Chrysler 300C Touring with a 3.0 V6 CRD from Mercedes-Benz.

[@Raj-DeLunatic]

Back in the day when it got released this was the beast to see and hear on the streets.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

So much room for booming sounds lol

[@hemirt7860]

I got an 05 Magnum R/T and I really do like it a lot but I definitely agree with your views on why the Magnum was killed off. Sad times

[@nicholasfield6127]

05 didn't have the / in the RT

[@brandonmccollum6349]

@@nicholasfield6127 pretty sure they did

[@nicholasfield6127]

@@brandonmccollum6349 I owned an 05. They did not

[@brandonmccollum6349]

@@nicholasfield6127 this is copied and pasted from wikipedia The Magnum name was revived in 2004 for the 2005 model year, as a station wagon based on the Chrysler LX platform. The new Magnum was a badge engineered station wagon version of the Chrysler 300 manufactured at the same plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The Magnum had four engine options; the SE features the 190 hp 2.72 L LH V6, the SXT had the 250 hp (190 kW) 3.5 L V6, and the (RT) had the new 340 hp 5.7 L Hemi V8. The SRT-8 has a 425 hp 6.1 L Hemi engine. All-wheel drive became an option in 2005 on SXT and RT models. All you have to do is type in 2005 DODGE MAGNUM RT and several sites will come up

[@nicholasfield6127]

@@brandonmccollum6349 ya, exactly. It's says RT not R/T

[@AkitaWebb]

Favorite car by far. Love that deep secretly look it give off. It's in a class of it's own

[@bigbanks313]

This the number one car I wish didn’t get canceled. It was hella flooded in Detroit and they could’ve done so much with it if it lived on.

[@Urlocalgrandmaa]

I am 75 yo. I have a 2005 magnum with 120k miles. Purchased at auction for 12k. The best car I’ve ever had. Not good in snow covered roads but, I swear that car can fly and come in for a smooooooooth landing. 😂😂😂😂

[@Greely]

Bro the Magnum was my dream car

[@samuelcross8329]

Of all the cars I've seen since my birth in 1958 this is the only car that REALLY did it for me. I shouldn't like anything this much but I do.

[@russeljonas7301]

I currently own an AWD RT. I enjoy it every day to work, 30mpg is a stretch, i barely get 21 and it only has 130,000 on it

[@omarbryant7930]

Russel Jonas -- Same here. In the highway I barely get 20mpg in the r/t and in the city just forget about it 🤦‍♂️

[@captainobvious5993]

Ya it's hard to keep my lead foot off the go pedal, especially when a Subaru outback or Volkswagen thinks they can beat the hemi

[@samuelcross8329]

Yeah, even with MDS it isn't great but I love my giddy up and go.

[@JDMHaze]

the 2.7 happened 2008 was a FACELIFT,, not a REDESIGN

[@illumination357]

Keye T *refresh

[@JDMHaze]

A God in training exactly

[@mujjuman]

my whole face needs a facelift

[@JDMHaze]

mujjuman lmao

[@DrewLSsix]

The design was changed, that’s what you call a redesign.

[@kulteska7551]

I bought an '05 Magnum R/T this January. Off a used car lot in Sacramento. It only had 82,760+ miles on it. Clean, 2 owner car. Dark green in color. I picked it up for $13.2k. I love it. It's the perfect car for a growing family like mine who are looking to move forward. It has the room and versatility we need. And with how crazy people drive these days, the 5.7 Hemi provides me with all the power I need. It's strictly factory stock, but I do plan to update and upgrade it a little. By putting in both a large or long ratio diff gear and a Gear Vendors overdrive, the mileage will improve significantly. By adding aftermarket heads and a new exhaust system, I could get it up to 400 hp. With that combo, it'll be set to keep up with anything in terms of speed, power, and economy.

[@cindylsheets7058]

I have a 2005 magnum rt. Yes I have had more problems with it then any other car I have owned. But I absolutely love it! First thing I did was replace the suitcase stock muffler so I can hear the hemi. I'm 60 and grew up in the 70's when loud muscle cars were the cars to have.

[@cindylsheets7058]

I'd love for them to bring it back. With a much nicer interior. I bought a 2005 RT. I should have bought a later year after some of the kinks were ironed out. But living in California there are not hardly any for sale. Maybe an SE but I would not own one of those. Had to drive to Arizona to buy my 2005 Magnum RT.

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

As a lover of hatchbacks but a hater of most Mopar vehicles, the magnum was the one I really thought was cool and had a lot of potential!

[@reynault87]

Man I miss my Magnum. I wish they'd bring it back

[@igarrett113]

I thought the Magnum was technically replaced by the Challenger not the Journey. I believe the Journey shared the same platform as the Avenger/Sebring/200

[@jross13450]

It was replaced by the Journey

[@stevenramirez6590]

My dad owns a dodge magnum sxt 2008 like that one 7:43 he have been using that car for like 11 years by now and it's still running really good

[@johnmartinez8041]

My grandpa has one as well, I turn 18 next month and he just got a truck hoping he let's me buy it off of him.

[@tank4969able]

I had an 06 magnum when I was stationed in Fort Lewis Wa. I absolutely loved that car!! It was beautiful, inside and out. It drove so smooth. Tons of room for a young new family (my daughter was just born). I loved that car so much and I will have one again someday!!

[@AE86FTS]

As much as I love the Magnum coming back. But what I can see is FCA pulling a Subaru and making an LX based Jeep wagon with plastic cladding and a 1 in lift.

[@AE86FTS]

@Kirby Masta Ok that that is still a variant of the LX platform.

[@MikeStigs]

Great video but Dodge should bring it back with the new transmissions the gas mileage would be better.

[@Chaz386]

Next video Dodge Nitro and caliber

[@sonicthedestroyer]

The Dodge Nitro didn't sell well, though the Jeep Compass (The Jeep variation of the Nitro) did make it farther.

[@Blackout_1692]

@@sonicthedestroyer your history is mixed up the caliber is on the same platform as the compass the Nitro's twin is the Jeep Liberty from 2008 to 2012

[@sonicthedestroyer]

@@Blackout_1692 Ah, so the Caliber is the Compass and the Nitro is the Liberty? I see now.

[@Blackout_1692]

Yes but caliber is on the same platform as the compass

[@sonicthedestroyer]

@@Blackout_1692 Ik they are on the same platform, as Chrysler has shared platforms between all of their brands.

[@Serenessl1994]

Just picked myself up a awd r/t wagon today and drove it home 5hrs in the british Columbia windy roads. This car is incredible fun!

[@MarspeedCars]

Sounds like one awesome day! Congrats on the purchase!

[@eaj5548]

I love the magnum. I have a 2008 cristal black AWD R/T with all options except the roof rails and toeing package. I've had her for years (145,000 Miles) and she has never let me down. I just wish I could have gotten her brand new off of the lot. I live in wisconsin and travel all through out the entire state very often and even more so in winter witch I would prefer not to do, but she rides very smooth, is very comfortable to sit in and drive for long periods of time, has never failed to start and has never gotten stuck. I have also raced my magnum with no issues and have smoked my fair share of other cars. Keep in mind, she is 100 percent stock from the dealer. Would love to buy another one, if I can find the right deal for the same model, however finding my specific model is very difficult as it is rare. I have never seen the exact model with all the same options. I would very highly recomend getting a Magnum.

[@CTHellcat]

You do an absolutely incredible job in these reviews bro. I don't think they should bring it back in purely wagon form. SUV's and crossovers are where its at, so they should bring it back as a restyled crossover - with hemi power.

[@tomj4406]

yeah. smash the Journey & Magnum together. rear or AWD & a Hemi option.

[@CTHellcat]

@@tomj4406 Exactly!

[@vanmetschke]

Had one for 10 years and 180k miles. Loved this car. Would buy it again.

[@darkskinwhite]

what kind of problems might you have ran into around 100k? my buddy is about to buy one for 5k (5.7L) & hes asking me about it I said idk lemme ask around

[@vanmetschke]

@@darkskinwhite I have the small V-6 (2005) and I had zero problems with it until about 135k when I had to replace one of the cats ant then progressively had to start replacing the coils and fuel injectors.

[@darkskinwhite]

@@vanmetschke ok ok cool, good to know, thanks bro. he ended up buying it for like 4800. either way I'm sure it'll be better than the cobalt lol

[@jacoby1234ification]

I would like to see the magnum come back

[@JoeUrbanYYC]

Just binged a bunch of your videos, great job man. I actually wish you could expand beyond just Mopar and do History vids on other discontinued makes and models.

[@andyotto2572]

I love you videos. I studied them befor my first msgnum purchace. Now I own 3 and am looking at 2 more with sunroofs. Havent found a Gemi yet but picked up a set of SRT 20s wheels.

[@MarspeedCars]

Appreciate the support man! I always loved the Magnums, if my old Charger dies I will try to pick one up as a replacement

[@hemidemon2851]

My 05 Magnum R/T has 255k on it and still runs like a dream!

[@JoshCaine]

167k on my 05 RT

[@theconservativecrip9784]

05 R/T with 170k and runs great

[@11wtwood]

185k and going strong.

[@VSSFMoimoi]

I LOVE my Magnum! So many people want to but my Magnum but I can’t part ways with my baby.

[@davidjames5881]

I get offers for my 2005 RT Magnum all the time. It still looks new in and out, and the issues have been minor over the years. Yes I have dark tint all over, custom paint, and it's still on chrome 22s 😂

[@yzaswest8270]

Yeah, I have people asking me "is it for sale?" Nope.

[@majorleaguefoodgaming]

Magnum gang rise up! 05 SXT AWD

[@VSSFMoimoi]

Major League Food Gaming Yaaaaaaa!

[@calebtvog]

V6 eww

[@ricky-sanchez]

@@calebtvog AWD tho.

[@andydaugherty7554]

Had an SRT8 Magnum for 11 years. Very reliable even with mods. Whenever pulled over the cops would talk about the car. When I sold it I got calls from Dodge dealers across 3 states. Bought a Tesla Model 3 performance. Life goes on. Nice video, thanks.

[@tonybattiato7901]

My 05 RT has been incredible. At 190,000 miles the motor died. Dropped a new OEM Hemi in it, added a custom exhaust and intake. Bolted on blacked out 10" wide wheels and fell in love all over again. 5 more years and it will be a classic!

[@JamesEllison69]

I memba back when the streets had loads've these! Saddly, it's a rare sight now..

[@dkj4183]

Where I live just north of Seattle there are enough Magnums remaining around here that I see a few out there when I'm out and about. Oh yea, I know, the two young guys at the beach parking area are always there with one gorgeous red Magnum and the other the creame / white color. So, I like to roll in and park along side of them and then we all proceed to compare cars, talk Magnum talk, etc. Kinda fun, haha., but after all their buds show up I'll stop making a nuisence of my self and leave. Old enough to be their grandfathers, really!

[@nathanhudson1164]

Have 3 magnums, 2 RT, and a srt8, with miles ranging from 50k to 240k on them

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

Tell me your secret for getting to 240k. I have a 300c from 07 and the suspension is in dire need of a rebuild and its only got 105k miles.

[@TheRonin508]

That's unfortunate.

[@draines9237]

@@MeDicen_Rocha Chrysler suspensions especially on the magnum are horrible but if taken care properly it will be the least of your worries

[@nathanhudson1164]

Santiago Rocha have done a lot of maintenance to it but it’s been a work car for the past 6 years, till now just use the srt as a work car, have 2007 300c too but it has 2-3 misfire, suspension is destroyed and so on with issues, all the cars are my dads so he let my brother drive the 300c for a year till he broke so much that it’s not really worth fixing, it has 176k miles

[@dogcowrph]

If only Honda still made Accord wagons.

[@emofreako]

They brought it back as the crosstour, and nobody bought it.

[@Network126]

@@emofreako That wasn't technically a wagon though. Looked more like an SUV to me.

[@timothythompson4036]

When I used to work for Honeywell I had to attend training out on Minnesota. There was a rep there from Oklahoma who said he had a Dodge Magnum station wagon. When it hit 320k mileage he gave it to his nephew. It was still running well. The Dodge Magnum was a great car.

[@markreif1]

Had a Red 2005 RT AWD that was totaled in a head on and acquired the the same thereafter in a 2006 model that was totaled in 2008 when a tornado ripped through our driveway and dropped a massive tree on top of it. saw that as a sign to move on. That was after serious wheel, exhaust, av, and suspension upgrades as well. Loved that car.

[@captainobvious5993]

I have the 06 awd rt. Love it

[@MannyFresh1x]

I used to love how these cars looked when I was younger

[@ynwmelly5241]

Vodka Vision I have one

[@ynwmelly5241]

I have the rt

[@valengreymoon5623]

What if....Magnum with AWD and the Viper's V-10. Or perhaps that monster engine from a Demon.

[@wiibaron]

Orrr... make the first EV Full Size Wagon. Put the Pacifica setup in a new Magnum.

[@okigojuryu]

@@wiibaron just no...

[@TeargasHorse]

I got hustled into buying an 06 R/T in 07 by my wife because I wanted one. I love it! The issues, upholstery cracked and torn, the dashboard warped in the hot sun making the vents no longer fit locked in place. The transmission was locked up in park (recall free fix at dealer). The motor mounts, and now A/C not blowing into the cab (heat works great, but it's July so...). No Bluetooth sucks as well. Unfortunately, I will have to trade it in as we will be moving far from work and the 5.7 will no longer be practical for the commute :(.

[@MAGNUM05]

I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT in midnight blue that was bought brand new in October 2004 by a World War II veteran and salesman. In 2011, he retired after 65 years of being a salesman and sold the Magnum. I'm currently the 2nd owner of the car. I was 18 years old when I bought the car in October 2011. I love it. I do my best to take good care of it as much as I can. As 2023 is approaching, the car does need some work. Plus, it's unknown if the original owner is still alive or not.

[@danw2805]

I get almost as much attention when I'm driving my 06 Magnum R/T as I do my 04 Mustang Cobra. People dig this car, I wonder if it was just released at the wrong time....?

[@DJRenee]

It is over due to be re-released. I think they should at least consider a limited release edition or something. May be even pre orders on speciality versions. And no trash models this round.

[@crzycatladie]

I have a 08' and people are constantly telling me how much they like it,it's weird I'm like it's a old hoopty

[@jokerzwild00]

It seems to me like people either really like it or really hate it, not many in between. It still pulls a lot of attention though.. Some people grew up with station wagons being dorky family rides, and they look at a Magnum and just see a station wagon. Others see a cool ass muscle car.