Should I sell my 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak?

[@theredrosescat]

ABSOLUTELY NOT! it’s rare because it’s a manual!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that

[@sls78..]

My thoughts exactly. It's gonna be extremely rare one day.

[@GolemGamingWWR]

@@RaitisRidesYes, a manual muscle car is so unique and fun to drive

[@mayosturgell4474]

Keep Grape Ape and sell the Demon. After the Demon having so many issues I would let go of the Demon.

[@12thmanrailfans26]

1. It’s a manual 2. V8 challengers are possibly going to increase in value 3. Please don’t. It’s a nice car. 4. Preserves the v8 challenger legacy (I think) 5. If you like it, why sell it?

[@QuinLIVE]

manuals are not as desirable and hellcats including demon 170s have depreciated a ton

[@poormansmichaelbay]

@@QuinLIVE it may not be desirable but it is unique, rare feature

[@hbginc4553]

Thank you for your channel. I quit drinking 4 years ago and kind of lost myself when I did. Your channel brought back my passion for cars and I missed it so much. Keep it! lol

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! That is so awesome to hear my friend! Congrats on the heard work you put in!

[@arrowhead455]

Manual trans, it’s why my only performance car is my C6 Z06. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. And definitely a few laughs!

[@pzavis25]

Don’t sell. You should hold on to it for a few years and then sell. I have a feeling it will be more valuable.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right

[@mileslynch]

Do NOT sell it. 2 Challengers are better than 1 and this is different than the Demon 170 despite them both being Challengers

[@RaitisRides]

I feel the same way miles

[@robertcardwell6030]

Love the grape ape way better than the 170. Just a better looking ride.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing some love for the Ape!

[@PCSkate401]

Do a garage tour!

[@michaelthomas5140]

Sell that Demon 170 if anything. I prefer the grape ape. Also you got the manual which is fun.

[@FaithfulServant316]

Disagree. Demon is super collectable,very rare and only going up in value

[@o-townminideals3104]

Yes, then get the Z06 or ZR1🤙

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way you think

[@bullittboost6046]

@@RaitisRidesI think an E Ray would be sweet to add. You already have the baddest flat crank in your 350R.

[@Sub-Zero-392]

Yuck.

[@Nicktheguy24]

@@bullittboost6046How about a C8 Z06 or ZR1 instead

[@michaelbelloni8184]

No. It’s the manual. That’s the whole point

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you Michael

[@GravelCyclist]

DO NOT SELL IT! Like you, I own a 2023 Hellcat Widebody with the Tremec 6-Speed in Sublime. It was difficult to locate, it isn't for sale, and only 314 of this Hellcat variant were manufacturered. I have a 2020 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker with manual transmission, I drive that the most. I can relate to owning two Challengers, I love them both!

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Nope, Absolutely not.

[@Sub-Zero-392]

No!!! It's a plum crazy Widebody Challenger! we'll probably never see an American Muscle Car ever again Mr Raiti! and only Mopar was making American Muscle Cars while everyone else was making wannabe European sports cars or an off brand Ferrari (C8) That Widebody Challenger is truly special because it has a stance and attitude that the same ole same ole sports car doesn't have. Keep it man! I'll be buried in mine. Mopars are like the Stone Cold Steve Austin of cars Mr Raiti! Do you want to upset Stone Cold Steve Austin??? Historically that's not a good idea 😂

[@Mechaniclemaniac]

Hell no! Don't sell the manual. Get the stage kit from Mopar Performance and have redeye power on a manual Cat

[@rodneybrooks1451]

I love mine, but it’s just not the car you leave unattended anywhere. It’s a target car that people risk their life to have. Just my thoughts!

[@DerickZ28]

Dude please no! It's one of my dreams to have. Not sure if I'll ever get one but if I did, I'd never let it go!

[@nealstaugler4086]

I'm glad to hear you are keeping her. She is so special! I just purchased a 2023 Challenger Jailbreak B5 Blue and will pick mine up on Friday, 8/16. Can't wait!

[@Chilicharger665]

Keep Grape Ape and get rid of the 170. Grape is an awesome GT with a super rare manual. Once you go auto, you can get faster stuff. Get a new ZR1 for the ultimate American autotragic missile.

[@sdl62]

As long as the Mrs. is onboard and financially you can keep both then keep them both! Love your channel ... especially when it's about Mopar!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank my brother!

[@dwightraine9686]

I have the same as car as you, only mine is go mango Hellcat 2023. I plan on keeping mine because I enjoy driving it. I did not buy it to try to make off it. But rather to it and enjoy to the fullest.

[@gypsy1962]

"A fool and his money are soon parted." 🤣

[@McLeanGary]

Joe, Lori, I have a solution--drop either of these beasts off at my place in Lakeland for safekeeping. Safe and snug in my garage!!! :) Great rationale and I can't argue with bookends!

[@Iwannadrive]

Thanks for the ride-a-long. These deep dives are great. It's nice seeing someone talk about his expensive toys without a hint of snobbery. Well done. Grape Ape is the one to hang on to.

[@famasmaster2000]

Im so glad to know im not the only car addict out there. Love watching your vids! Glad i stumbled upon your channel . On throttle!!!!! 😅

[@JeepDEMON170]

No don’t sell it

[@Mechaniclemaniac]

There were 314 total Widebody manuals made in 2023. That number is extremely low and the only manual trans year with a Jailbreak badge. Never sell it if you have no problem storing it indoors.

[@juwanhowardhll8019]

True it's the last manual hell cat made for 2023

[@user-pr5po9iq7t]

... Widebody manual what's? 🤷‍♂️

[@Ymcdaj]

I say sell it only because you have the king 170! And just buy like a Manual corvette to keep that Manual experience you enjoy

[@ms3ben]

You already have the perfect garage with the demon 170, gt350 and ZLE, but it still sounds like you want to keep the manual hellcat, as it provides its unique experience as well. Id keep it, if you can!

[@InvestBetter.]

Yeah, keeping 2 Challengers doesn't make much sense I wouldn't have gotten the Demon. Grape Ape is perfect!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

They also came out with a Purple People Eater back in the 70's that was a different (lighter) shade of grape that was highly sought after. I'd keep it !

[@joegotz1971]

I would sell it now. I think the Dodge brand is finished. I had 4 Challengers, 2 SRT’s and 2 Hellcats. I couldn’t wait to get rid of the last one. It not so much the car, it is the owners who have ruined it.

[@livinglife3230]

Hellcats definitely have a bad rep, I still enjoy my Challenger 🐈 as a daily. My c8 is just as fun. Not sure what I’d get if I sold my Challenger, what did you get afterwards?

[@joegotz1971]

@@livinglife3230 C8 30th Anniversary. And I have a Jeep SRT, and a 2023 Raptor. I am looking at a Petty Mustang and the Dark Horse Mustang. Mustangs are getting a bad rep from the owners also. A lot of street racers who are idiots. Unfortunately both drag strips in NJ have closed, Englishtown and Atco.

[@shadetreegreasemonkey1585]

You hit the nail on the head. Bookends. Plus the part I can relate to personally. My late wife wanted me to have my 2020 R/T 6sp. It was practically a present and I will never sell it for that reason alone. But I do drive the hell out of it.

[@Stol3nXDrive]

Considering you have gotten your hands on the 170 I’d recommend selling the jailbreak and get something else for the collection like a Blackwing or a corvette!

[@RaitisRides]

I do love those

[@mistamaog]

I was going to say how it seemed pointless to have both, until you started driving. Seeing you row through the gears while the supercharger whines along with the roaring V8 just brings brings a smile to my face

[@Ripcity06]

I have owned many sports cars, the one I regret getting rid of the most was my 2018 manual hellcat challenger. The driving experience was like no other. Keep the manual Joe

[@joek1353]

Just keep it you already put down-payment for it

[@shanedupuis9707]

Absolutely agree with keeping both. Keep the stories coming Joe, you're doing a great job of making cars personal and more about the experience which is exactly what it should be.

[@Newwhips4ya]

Nope cuz there will never B another car like this I’d Keep both levels..!! That’s the difference!! Plus take a page from Jay Leno he never sold None of his cars ..!! If you’re a True Car enthusiast!!!

[@Clarkeisawesome]

If it were me I would sell the 170 and get the ZR1. I like the hellcat more than the demon.

[@bklynboy9999]

Keep it. I totally get it. I have a 2024 Mustang GT performance pack and a 2012 Mustang GT Brembo package and they’re totally different driving experiences. I love them both for different reasons.

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

Foreshadowing the new ZR1 heading to the Raiti's Stable 🤔😎

[@Logo897]

I love these deep dives. I’m happy you are holding onto it. They might be 2 challengers but they are different in their own ways

[@PILULE-ow9sk]

With all the issues and bad rep the new demons are having, I'd sell the demon and get something like the new zr1

[@livinglife3230]

I’m sure he’ll go for the zr1

[@jusvibin2190]

I mean you do have a 170 but ig it would depend on what ur selling the jailbreak for like a c8 zr1😅

[@203evo4]

“Twisty Bits” “Loud Petal” love it

[@DonEladio9817]

Yes. sell it, and replace it with a z06/zr1 or a dark horse!

[@steele952]

Do you still have the type r ?

[@RaitisRides]

I sure do!

[@fscottgray9784]

I had a first year 2008 SRT Challenger and a 2015 Hellcat at one time. I kept the Hellcat and eventually sold it my son. The 6 speed is just so much fun to drive and requires a higher level of involvement. In your case you have a good reason to keep both.

[@bx_718stryker7]

Keep. If one Challenger is down and needs maintenance then you'll have the second one as backup lol

[@MrMashman93]

Yes!!!! You have the ultimate in the Demon 170 grape ape is just not needed imo. You do you Joe just my opinion.

[@livinglife3230]

I AGREE!

[@bobbyjones2112]

Why in the hell do you need to challengers? 🚙🚙 Why ask why!🍺😆 I can’t wait until your next purchase! I thought it’d be a 911 by now! 🚗😁

[@devonp5079]

Sell the Demon170 and buy the ZR1

[@abcabc-xm4um]

Keep the Jailbrake. Install a DSC suspension controller and you've got a wonderful multipurpose beast. Great around town cruiser, mega fun at the road course track days and legit at the drag strip!

[@jaxj17]

Don’t sell it, keep it. These things will be so important one day. Imagine telling great grandson mini Joe not just what an American Muscle is, but what it looks like!!!

[@fourtraxer]

Joe, you have the GT350R, that's the only 6-speed manual you need if you have the Demon 170. To me, this is all about the manual. The GT350R and Demon 170 are 2 of the best collector cars you could own from the past decade IMO...

[@Satti-7]

Plum crazy is one of the best color & and on top of that widebody all around aggressive presence & manual transmission.. You don’t wanna get rid of this baby..🙅‍♂️ I’ll be keeping my plum crazy charger jailbreak as long as i can , this color stands out wherever i go ..

[@MurseTech64]

Yes, and get the upcoming Dodge Charger Daytona

[@christiannavarez6297]

You have the demon 170. I’d sell the jailbreak

[@BenBrrown]

Tbh

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

They need to make a Demonic Jailer from Hell edition. That's the only 1 I would buy... everything else is just too tame for my extreme tastes.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your vote

[@christiannavarez6297]

@@RaitisRides it’d be amazing if you got a ZR1

[@LuisUrbieta]

Awesome Vlog Joe I love this awesome video. Will you please review the Genesis gv80 coupe please?

[@pv33973]

Can we get a garage tour?!?!? P.s don’t sell it

[@RaitisRides]

I’m putting that together very soon

[@BULZAYE]

Keep the Hell Cat and ditch the Demon 170. The Hell Cat is miles better. I still can’t believe you picked up the Demon 170. Like I said before the Demon 170 is a HUGE disappointment and WAY overrated. The 2018 Demon was done right and will be worth more in the long run. You should have got that if you really wanted a Demon.

[@almurphy1884]

It's dodge,,it's junk

[@kaye1118]

who cares. do what you want Joe. it's your garage. best of luck.

[@careunit6939]

Yes, get a Supra. BMW powa

[@cbotten106]

It's that cool purple color. You cannot sell it because it is too cool.

[@michaelboese6679]

Great video luv the informative perception you gave on the Dodge Challenger.

[@michaelboese6679]

Luv the manual transmission good old school stuff !!!

[@ArmandoJF33]

With the state of Stallantis and Dodge, I would sell now. CEO of Dodge stepped down July 1st and they are in a tailspin. Soon they won’t have parts to support V8s anymore because they don’t make them anymore.

[@Curtistv680]

Love the deep dive’s video best car youtuber

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Curtis! That really means a lot!

[@Mshredfrieza]

No absolutely not!

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way you think

[@Mshredfrieza]

@@RaitisRides glad to hear it !!!

[@GreggsonWong]

Never💯

[@jeremynevarez3688]

You’re living your and my dream, too! Congratulations for all of your accomplishments!

[@c_solly5892]

I'd say if you can afford to keep it, and you have the room for it, there's no reason to get rid of it.

[@jeffb.6642]

Imagine doing a transmission swap, putting the manual in the Demon then selling the Hellcat! Not sure it's possible but it would be cool!

[@carlfischer8678]

Why would you wanna sell it? Didn't you just buy it? Smh

[@bigd9848]

Just get yourself a ZR1 and call it a day. I would if I was you and I’m sure everyone would agree.The fleet needs a ZR1 👊🏼💎

[@rashadcolley2045]

NO SIR DO NOT SELL‼️🇺🇸💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@billlear5607]

I'd love to see a garage tore of all your cars and just how nice the garage is.

[@RyanPannu90]

I’m glad you’re not selling it! BUT! If you were to ever sell one, it should only be for a Dodge Viper! 😁

[@matthewr.33]

If it's for the new Vet coming out, then hell yeah!!!

[@boywonderrr71]

Love the Color Plum Crazy!! The Manual transmission is just amazing and rare. The Demon 170 is rare also. If you can keep them both. If not, pray to God and see what HE says. I wish the C8 Z06 had a PLUM CRAZY purple paint. Their weak sauce Hysteria Blurple is just such a "safe" purple. Theyre not big number colors anyway so at least go hard.

[@EdsonH1011]

I say no. Both cars bring something different and you don’t see many manual cars nowadays especially a Challenger. Enjoy them as much as you can!

[@Cdmarchive]

why was there no review today

[@RaitisRides]

Is the day over ?

[@JoelKSLC]

Great vid, thanks for the M6WB follow up. Save the Ape and keep her!

[@omarcortes5754]

You should take one, Lori the other and go together to the dragstrip.

[@Jay-Ar1447]

Yep get a Truck!!! 😅

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video Joe

[@The_Hi_Life]

Yes Bro SELL IT. You have the King of Kings 170.

[@chriswoods4916]

Hey Joe, l love your channel, love your reviews and really love all your cars! Each one of them are super special and serve their own purpose. With that being said, I say keep them all if you can and continue adding more amazing cars to the Raitis garage while you can! This is what car enthusiasts and collectors do! Also, i happen to live in the Pinellas Park area and I'm very familiar with all the different roads you go on throttle on. But I've always been curious to ask if you've ever gotten pulled over going on throttle and have wondered if you were able to get out of getting a speeding ticket by offering the cop a twinkie or two? 🤔

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Chris! Thank you so much for letting me share it all with you! I appreciate you being on this journey with me. Please don't jinx me! LOL

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Keep Grape Ape. It is pure, old school Americana, which is becoming quite rare. We do not know the future of US car production, either, so don't let her go. I could write more, but I will refrain.

[@Bluesky1ification]

No!!! Don't sell that beauty ❤

[@Guccimanegut]

Do you still have the gt 350?

[@ccc3350]

Yes you should sell it to me. Unfortunately I have spent all my money on other performance cars. This is an expensive addition. I think you may have it to. Keep up the good work Mr Joe. I love seeing all the different cars you review.

[@JohnJones-lr9zq]

Keep both! They are both amazing. Let your wife use one. These will be classics. Lots of HP per $. We have two Mopars too. The charger and challenger are both cool and exciting in different ways. When I bought my second Mopar people questioned me too. I said it keeps the miles off the cars. Plus, look at how expensive the new ones are. I feel young again when I hear the baratone exhaust. I will keep both as long as I can keep them running and you should too.

[@alabdel1388]

That manual makes all the difference in the world....keep it dude. 👍

[@ronl8495]

If it’s got Quad Tips keep it, if not sell it!! 😂 I’m keeping my 2018 Hi Octane Red, R/T Scatpack with a Tremec 6-Speed manual and Quad Tips forever! Enough said. 😎

[@bigmixx]

I’d sell the 170 and keep this one. However, I do love a manual but I don’t like it in Hellcats. Just feel like it’s a big heavy car with a ton of power and no traction so I need to focus on keeping 2 hands on the wheel 😂🤣

[@bitwc3]

The feeling. Have a 18 Audi S6 that fits like a glove. Could I have more tech, power, etc...sure. But I love getting behind the wheel. That feeling is hard to find.

[@cls2863]

Joe, you got some cool crazy cars! With that I say, if you still love driving it then stay with it. Let an opportunity present it's self. Like a trade or money down for something more. 😎