The Case For The 3.6 - I Bought A Beautiful 2018 Dodge Challenger!

[@moparcasey3135]

I would’ve given you a hard time about not getting a hemi but mine just eat a cam… so I’m gonna keep my mouth shut.🙃

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I apologize, but I have to pin your comment 😅 like I said… I just don’t want Hemi problems. I’ve had to fix enough for other people.

[@moparcasey3135]

It is what it is! I’ll probably get another hemi because I have problems….🤪

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

How many miles on yours? I had 185,000 miles with no issues with my 09 Challenger RT and 214,000 on my 6.4 truck.

[@moparcasey3135]

Mine is an 09 police car it made it to 212000 miles.

[@richvandervoort2950]

My Hemi made it to 170,000 before it chewed up its cam. The new lifters are better, so it should be something else's problem if it ever happens again.

[@tonenuff]

3:15 “you don’t need more than 300 hp to have a good time on the street” - AGREED… in the 90s I was a dealer tech and worked for GM dealers a couple of times. After doing a 20k service on a ‘94 Z28, I took it for a test drive… it was a BEAST, more power than local roads could handle. If you punched it in 2nd gear, it started to go sideways. That year LT1 produced 275hp & 325 torque at 2400rpm, more than enough for fun in the street. Good on ya for getting the V6, and nice car 💪🏼

[@jimmycline4778]

My new Colorado Trail Boss 4x4 pickup has 310 hp 430#s of torque! My point is 300hp these days ain’t nothing!

[@JunkGaragehome]

it's why i like the late 03-12 panthers (crown vic, town car, grand marquise) the duel exhaust version of them is rated at 280hp. with the optional 3.55 rear gearing they where fun for a street car. not the fastest but fun and handled great with the updated suspension they got.

[@jonboy9912]

I am British and returned a broken Mustang to San Francisco Airport whilst on holiday and they gave me one of those with a V8 and I will never forget it nor will my Wife!

[@chrisgurney2467]

One of the BEST looking modern cars 😄

[@jeffrowlette]

My daily driver is a 2019 V6 Challenger.....nothing but wonderful. I bought it new, now it has 115k trouble free miles. And I average 29 mpg!!!!!!! I drive 55 miles each way to work..... Mine is "Destroyer Grey"!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice! I have heard others get similar numbers. That's about what I'm hoping for, as it will be my new daily up to Rocket.

[@jeffrowlette]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Mostly freeway miles....on long freeway trips, it'll get as much as 32mpg!

[@Ray-ec8vw]

How many miles do you get on the tank when you fill up?

[@jeffrowlette]

@@Ray-ec8vw like 450

[@Hellcat71782]

I drive 70 miles each way and it hurts to walk past my Widebody Hellcat to take my Civic to work. But between the mileage and fuel costs it makes sense to NOT drive it to work lol

[@RichardoBrit]

Fun video. The refresh was in 2015. People forget the V6 runs 0-60 in ~6 seconds flat, which is pretty good. It’s also reliable.

[@AJ67901]

My first Challenger was a 2018 in this same color, It was a v6 and a former Hertz rental car. I bought mine in 2019 and I think it had 18K miles. It was loaded with everything but nav. The V6 had plenty of power and made about 27/28 as I recall. You'll be fine with this and you'll enjoy it. Cool!

[@jeffrowlette]

I waited until the 2020 models were coming out and the dealer had to get rid of his 2019 stock... I paid $18,340 BRAND NEW - 3 miles on it. Looks good, goes fast, great milage, total win 🏆

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn dude… I paid about that much for this one, six years old at 93k. It was at the high side of book value for a 2018 on a dealer lot - but it’s not like I could just go across town and buy another one. Adjusted for inflation, you paid about $22,500 in today’s money. So apparently these cars are holding their value pretty well.

[@jeffrowlette]

@DeadDodgeGarage Yup... I stole the thing....the window sticker is still in my glove box $28k...and I kid you not, I paid $18,340. Dealer needed to clear out about 14 or 15 left over 2019s it was July and the 2020s were about to show up....

[@Matt_from_Florida]

@@jeffrowlette My uncle bought cars his entire life using that strategy!

[@jeffrowlette]

@Matt_from_Florida I'll never do it any other way again, I swear!!!!

[@jeffhutchins7048]

My Dad bought my '91.5 W-250 LE Cummins at the end of '91 for $19,400......same strategy.

[@petergrey7125]

Man, Jamie, drive what you like and forget about comments. I miss the world we had before people were able to make comments without doing it to your face . Looks like a really nice ride … dammit-now you have me wanting one.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I loaned this car to a friend to do some running around while I worked on his Mopar, and when he got back he said “Damn it. I think you just cost me a bunch of money, because this thing is perfect.”

[@Mclovingarage]

I’ve flogged the 3.6 liter in a charger we had at my old job and it took it on the chin and asked for more. Got to rent a Challenger GT in Florida for a week last year. They are very nice cars. Comfortable, roomy with an actual back seat and a decent trunk. Nice choice for a daily. And best part, it’s a Mopar and it looks great in that color!

[@seaglider844]

Being able to own an original Charger AND a newer Challenger is the best of both worlds. You've got your performance and manual shift when you want it....and a fun good looking comfortable car that's easy to drive for every day. Excellent choice!

[@jeffrowlette]

Best New car I ever bought......absolutely LOVE mine ❤️

[@derekr5965]

I've had my SXT+ since new for eight years now. Still love it. Jack of all trades. It is a daily commuter, etc. No plans to get rid of it. No engine/transmission issues so far. Scratch magnet. Good vid. Thanks.

[@jeffrowlette]

Dude, I'm very happy for you!!!!! You are really going to love that car! You work hard and you deserve it 👏 ✨️

[@Mike-ie6ee]

Yes, I agree Jamie. You found the goldilocks zone. She's a beauty. Another great video. Thank you

[@MrGozer23]

Overall, the people who bought the original 60s /70s chargers, challengers and roadrunners also agree with you as the hemi is fairly rare in them. More 318, 383, and 440 6 packs were sold than hemis. Even though the hemi made more power!

[@drunkhusband6257]

And oddly enough the newer v6 challengers are slightly faster than a hemi powered classic version

[@brucenichols540]

Sir Jamie... I 199% agree with the 3.6 choice. Have a Truck with that engine and it's amazing how potent that sucker is....

[@rayrayadkins6178]

You did good Jamie. I like it and it's what you like. Not what everybody else is like if you're a happy with it. That's on you don't worry about what anybody else says about you or about that car.

[@pcbullets8726]

That is a sweet new ride! Congrats Dude!

[@Darryl-69SE]

You must work 18 hour days. But thx!!! The channel is great!!!!

[@zimman20]

Good luck with it, Jamie! Nice looking car!

[@JonStein-mu5eb]

Congratulations on your new purchase.

[@prorebuilder]

Nice find. It does have the "Look" of a R/T and meets your needs. Good Deal.

[@ryanbetemps6780]

Congratulations! Love the color. I am so excited for you. I check the local market for Challengers daily. Someday I will join the club. Enjoy your new ride.

[@glennyaromy1367]

I know we talked about this before. It's not about trying to have the fastest car because you never willl. It's about having fun and enjoying your ride everytime you drive it.

[@reginaldcampbell2783]

Totally agree. I own a 2019 Charger v6. Black, 20 9nch black wheels all from the factory. Great looking car and nice and fast. I totally agree, you don't need more than 300 horsepower for a daily driver. I get the same question. Why not a Hemi? My answer is because I didn't want one. a 2019 Charger v6. Black, 20 9nch black wheels all from the factory. Great looking car and nice and fast. I totally agree, you don't need more than 300 horsepower for a daily driver. I get the same question. Why not a Hemi? My answer is because I didn't want one.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly!

[@johnmullins2798]

Cool ride! Love the color.

[@trojan440]

Thought I felt the ground shake all the way here in New England. DDG modernizing. Congrats on the new aquasition. 🎉

[@martind701]

As an owner of a 2010 R/T Challenger since brand new welcome to the modern Challenger family.

[@jamescereda2628]

Congratulations, you deserve that car. Enjoy from Napa California

[@bartorlans5390]

Congratulations and happy motoring Jamie!

[@richardweyland116]

I can understand why you would buy a new Challenger - it's gorgeous. I should know, I have a 2018....Hemi. You're a good mechanic, you can always put a Hemi in it and make it a sleeper. Sorry, I like my R/T and the sound. To quote Brother Lee Watts: Where there's life, there's noise. Screw the three prong, those are for old people. Yes, you will use the paddle shifters, it's a blast in M. Those wheels are great! It took me some time to get used to them. My original battery is still in my car. You need to use a good buffing cloth. The seats are great, no knee pain driving this car. If you hit the door handle with the water, the lights will come on. I'll take those wheels.That is a great looking hood. I'm buying a 2023 and am not fond of the hood design. I've got over 120K and no problems with the Hemi. I rented a V6 and couldn't wait to get back in my R/T.

[@OldsmobileSBRocket]

Love our 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD in Go Green. Love the 40 mpg Imperial on the highway, half that in town in the Winter. It gets mid 20's towing our 16 foot Lund Fury fishing boat down the highway. Yep, our boat, you should see the looks. I have a Reese Class 2 hidden hitch on it.

[@joes3485]

I think you made an excellent choice. Smooth ride, decent economy and quiet inside plus plenty of comfort. Like you said, 300hp is decent and plenty enough to handle freeway on and off ramps etc. Its a really nice color too. Have fun!

[@OlderNotNecesarilyWiser]

Wow Jamie that is a really sharp looking car!

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

I held out for a Plum Purple GT, and finally found one. When you use the paddles, it activates the AWD. Great for WV curvy roads. Summer and Winter.

[@lilredtruck4227]

I drive my Black 2022 SXT Blacktop package Challenger 100 miles a day and average 28-30 mpg, already have 49k miles on and love it.

[@josephkay7785]

Got a 2017 scatpack. You sure don't need more than 300 hp...but more sure is fun! Nice car - love the color.

[@beljames1563]

I really enjoyed the 2014 I drove when i was out there. Fun cars and not slow. Good fuel economy.

[@AllieRogers-mq1kf]

The 3.6 is a great engine! We have one in our Cherokee. It has plenty of power!

[@MrInfoguy]

I bought a 2013 Challenger SXT+ last February (48K miles) with the V6 and LOVE IT. I didn't want a Hemi either and this V6 has all the giddyup I need. The car is stunning (Redline red) and gets lots of attention and compliments. My daily driver is an Inferno red 2008 Caliber SXT I bought new that just flipped 60K miles. I think the Caliber got a bad rap, this car has performed flawlessly for 16 years. I'm not a fan of the CVT tranny (especially compared to the Challenger's fun 5 speed auto!!!) but for a reliable hauler and commuter car, this Caliber has been terrific. Anyway, your excitement over your new Challenger matches mine and it was a fun video to watch.

[@Rocky4959]

Had a 2015 Charger SE V6. Drove Uber with it for 2 years. 264K miles when I traded it in 2019. Engine was still surprisingly strong at high mileage. Trans went out.

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

Paint code PRV 😎 Beautiful color in the sun.

[@Ernie_McCracken]

I had a 2017 and 2019 AWD V6 Challenger. The V6 was plenty for me and both cars were fun to drive. The only reason I traded in the 2017 was it wasn't great in snow with the rear wheel drive. The 2019 AWD was great in the snow. I regret and miss my 2019 Challenger. Should never have traded it in.

[@darrylskerman6808]

Congratulations on the purchase, Jamie. And for the unexpected short clip from Dead Dodge Detailing. 🙂

[@madbrax5184]

Love it.. My magic number is 400. Owned a 2005 GTO for 9 years, loved every minute of it. Sold it with 189k miles on it and replaced it with a modified Cadillac CTS-V. Now I just have stupid horsepower. It was much easier to use and enjoy the 400 hp in the GTO. The power I have now is almost scary and is very unpredictable on most normal street surfaces. I don't regret what I have now and I absolutely love this V but I can totally understand your reasoning..

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have always liked the look of those GTOs - ever since seeing the Holden version on Top Gear. I was amazed by how small they are when I finally got up close to one.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

What were you smoking 🤣

[@mark63366]

My sister bought one as a driver until she could find the perfect fast version that she would keep. Five years later and she still has it, and won't sell it. It is the perfect daily driver.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Great cars! Me and my wife had one each, great gas mileage and enough power too, put over 200,000 miles on each of them with no problems, only problem i ever had was with the smart windows, the switch goes bad in the door handle and the windows jump up and down until the battery runs down, other than that no problems at all! 👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh that’s fun. I’ll watch out for that one. Awesome!

[@BaronVonBadNewsinton]

Congratulations on the new Challenger. I look forward to your purchase of a Scat Pack (or perhaps an i6 Charger) With the 3.6 you'll only need to watch out for the plastic oil cooler. The aluminum upgrade/replacement is readily available. When you INEVITABLY (one of us, one of us) upgrade to the Scat Pack, the only "mandatory" upgrade is a Melling high volume oil pump (to free you from worries of cam/lifter failure.) I purchased a 2018 Challenger GT (AWD) new before trading up to a 2020 Scat Pack, Shaker Hood. My average mpg is the same and the only downside is that the 392 demands premium fuel. The 3.6 runs best on 89 octane, as recommended by the owner"s manual. (Either engine will run on any fuel, just not well.) However, I'm seriously considering selling the Challenger and just dailying a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury for simplicity's sake so whatever. Cheers from VA.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well… alright. Haha. I’ll keep my eyes out for a Scat Pack I guess 😅 aluminum oil cooler is already done.

[@craigbenz4835]

Looks like a winner. I hadn't seen a Challenger in that color before. I'm surprised it wasn't more popular.

[@MJWance]

Nice car. My Wife had a Grand Caravan that had a 295 hp 3.6 pentastar. That thing was impressive for a minivan. We crossed the country many times with it and towed a couple cars with it. Loved the Pentastar.

[@garyhollin9702]

You did great, I had a Pacifica with that motor 2018 3.6 would SMOKE THE TIRES, Wife laid rubber down, and you would not believe unless you were there in traction control was on Needless to say, I was proud . And that's front wheel drive. I drove a Toyota Van it had nothing on a Pacifica.

[@Driver0378]

I have its brother, cousin, whichever you wanna call it. Lol. 2016 Chrysler 300 with the same V6. Daily driver to and from work. Perfectly happy with it. 😊

[@jeffkeni]

In the Challenger, the 3.6 is rated at 305hp. In the Chargers, 292hp or something like that. 2011 was the first year for the 3.6 in the Challengers and Chargers. 2015 was the first year for the 71'ish grill and taillights on the Challenger. 2015 was also the first year of the restyled interior and 8 speed auto (in the Challenger).

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep you’re right. Clearly I remembered wrong on both counts there. Yes, the big refresh came in 2015. I much prefer the newer car.

[@AllensAutomotiveReparations]

I've been watching your new videos getting the Demon ready to drag race and I was fascinated with how different the driving experience is between the Demon and your Challenger here. Both have 300 ish HP both are 2 door Muscle ish cars albeit from different eras and the driving experience could not be much more different. The Challenger is fun but subdued where the Demon is a riot and in your face. Now the Challenger might be a little more rowdy if it was a manual with say 5-6 gears to row but it still (in my opinion) would not be close to the level of the Demon it terms of seat of the pants excitement and Joker smiles per mile. So I wondered what a well tuned 300hp "ish" 318 magnum overdrive automatic equipped 70-76 Dart / Duster / Scamp (Demon as if they are for rich people) would be like, arguably you could build a really nice handling, riding, stopping and going car for about what you pay for a modern low mileage v6 Challenger if you weren't too picky on paint (like with the Garbage can Cuda but with actual body work) and did the work yourself and didn't charge yourself labor. The best of both worlds? Maybe ....things that make ya go Hmmmmmmmmm. You have spoken about a slant 6 daily I think I would prefer 318 Magnum with overdrive or a nice modern 5-6 spd Manual if I could find one that's affordable.

[@renchjeep]

Congratulations on the new ride! Pretty nice, man. With 300HP out of a V6, you'll have fun and not eat gas like crazy. Or cams. LOL. Take care, Jamie. And enjoy!

[@moparts52]

I love old iron and I get a lot of joy. In driving to town and back in my old cars. But I fully agree with you if I need to put the family in or if need to go cross-country or take a road trip. It's a lot nicer to have something a little newer. A little bit better fuel mileage and a little bit, more comfortable and more dependable. A lot of times the fun part of driving the old cars to town and back is the thought in the back of your head. Will you make it home? nice upgrade on the daily

[@qmopar]

You're making me seriously consider a V6 now. I love the Challenger - and agree the latest was the greatest looking - but 4 doors does come in handy so 300 for me. I was comfortable with the 3.5 but not so sold on the Penta 3.6...until this video. All cars have their respective Achilles Heel, but many are decent. A 300S with a 3.6 might actually be doable when new (read: used, new to me) car shopping comes next year. Great video...and yes, that color is nice! I so appreciate ALL your videos!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I agree. I really could have used the extra doors… but I so love the look and feel of this car. So I’m happy.

[@MattMan1965-Ply]

Hey Jamie, if you are still thinking of different wheels for your Challenger, you should consider the factory 'Heritage' rims, the ones that look like Cragars. I put a set on my 07 Magnum RT and they look awesome. If I recall, they are 20 x 8"rims.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’ve seen those but I don’t think it’s quite the look I want - as much as I like classic Cragars. Tracey just bought a ‘20 Charger R/T, and I don’t know what the heck wheels are on it, but they’re exactly what I want. I’ll probably try to figure that out when these tires are on the way out. I’ve got a while…

[@jonathoncouchey7151]

The 3.6 are surprisingly quick. And really good on gas mileage. I have a 2014 with the 5 speed auto. I can get 30+mpg when cruisihg on thr highway. Upgrade the lower i take to a style they call the PUG. Put some PUG (pentastar upgrade) injectors. And a good real CAI that actual takes in cold air. and thry are real fun. There are even adapters for 85mm hemi tbs to go on them. Because the way the computer system worksit will automatically adjust for those upgrades and increase hp without a tune.

[@ThisValiantAdventure]

After driving a Grand Caravan for 10 years, I forgot that driving could be fun. A 2018 Charger GT (awd) reminded me how much I missed driving for fun. Restarted my passion for Mopars. It was a great car that I sold for more than I paid for it during the crazy used car prices days. Allowed me to get my Dart Swinger & Valiant (both of which are also currently broken). Miss that Charger during bad weather and the winter. It was great. The Penestar engine is a great addition to the Mopar power plant stable. The electronic refresh was in 2016/17, if I remember correctly. Could be wrong.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I was corrected in another comment - the interior and exterior refresh came in 2015.

[@ThisValiantAdventure]

@@DeadDodgeGarage, makes sense. Think there was an electronics upgrade after that.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

I had 2 Toyota Carollas. 1989 and 1990 the two door coupe with the flip up headlights. They both blew Cold AC. Sweet little cars. My daughter sold her Challenger got more the what she paid for it. Had the V6 and they haul ass. Plenty of Power. 👍

[@leecordell7418]

Here's a problem to watch for that happens alot! The washer fluid connections come loose in hood. When u push spray and it's not hitting winshield,STOP! It leaks and soaks the underwood insulation! I had to remove my insulation,then I learned my hood vents are fucrional now atleast.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Good to know. I’ll keep an eye out for that.

[@raceadodge]

I bought a 3.6 Charger to hellcat swap but it was too nice to gut so i found another shell. Now i daily it. The 2wd is the way to go. Lighter, better milage. Get some snow tires, that is, if you don't have anything else to drive in the snow?😊

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice! I’ve got plenty of things to drive in the snow. Haha.

[@thegeekyouseek8229]

I owned a 2019 SXT Plus in B5 Blue absolutely beautiful. And quite quick for a V6 and probably the last real American touring car. Big comfortable and rides great. And feels much lighter than it is. And infinitely more practical than the mustang with it unusable rear seats. Enjoy it, I certainly did. I needed something larger and upgraded to a 2023 Durango GT Plus, same powertrain.

[@CarTech1976]

Congratulations on the new car! It’s beautiful. Thank you for the great content as usual.

[@johnmatthewsart2821]

You mentioned Torq Thrust wheels. I have a 2018 300 and I wanted vintage-look five spokes on my car. The bolt pattern is 114mmX5, so choices are a bit limited in that area. I didn't want to run adapters because I wasn't crazy about the prospect of watching a wheel racing off into the weeds. I ended up getting a set of Vision 142 Legend 5s in the same offset as the factory wheels. They're black with a machined lip and look great.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Very close to the look I have in mind, and definitely the right paint scheme. I’ll have to remember that one. Thanks!

[@drunkhusband6257]

The vision 5s in 18" seem to be the closest to classic torqs I've been able to find it seems.

[@96Dodgeram67]

Nice I like it V6 and all. Just like you said it is a daily driver and 300 horsepower is fun for the street 👍🏾

[@davidlewis2681]

Duuude i had a 2017 chrysler 300 which is the same platform diff body panels..The Pentastar 3.6 Rips!!!!!

[@CanadianBigMek]

God I love that Cranberry Red Color. Kudos DDG on owning a new challenger. Still think my Furious Fuschia 2010 RT is beautiful. One thing I'm proud you got, No Sun Roof. Lol there so Meh. You bought the car I want as my Daily but can no longer find or afford atm.

[@blakenoble5248]

I traded in my 2016 GMC Sierra for my 2019 Dodge Challenger GT (in Octane Red 😎👍) two months ago and I couldn’t be happier with it. I wanted a solid grand touring-ish car - something affordable with decent power, that was comfortable and fun to drive on long trips, and would also return good fuel economy. The Challenger is about the only car that really did all of those things well. The GT package comes with the same suspension as the RT models (and if you spec it with the Performance Handling Group, you’re getting all of suspension components from the ScatPak cars). Those suspension components combined with the lighter weight of the V6 actually makes it pretty satisfying to drive. On a three hour drive to Columbus, OH yesterday, it returned 30.3 mpg. Which is absolutely ridiculous for a car like the Challenger. The worst fuel economy I’ve seen so far is around 27 mpg, and that’s still nothing I can complain about. I don’t really see what having a V8 under the hood would benefit what I want from the car, honestly. Well, other than mostly shutting up people who shouldn’t be worrying about what the hell I’m buying and driving to begin with. But anyway…

[@nathanalbert205]

Wise choice. Most importantly it's fun to drive and puts a smile on your face. I'd buy all black wheels of some sort and one of those aftermarket 71 'Cuda grilles to set it apart. It's a beautiful color and a very nice looking car!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m not really into the making it look like a ‘Cuda thing. I love the factory front end treatment too much anyway. I’m still grappling with the wheel thing. I know I won’t be tossing them any time soon, but they sure aren’t my favorite.

[@rockystanaitis2908]

Best Chrysler offering in decades. I raced a Vette with that car and won.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

My Vette is only 165 HP (75 L48). You could beat that with a Volare. 😊Well, almost.

[@drunkhusband6257]

Not any vette over around 1993......

[@SypherF]

Well done! love that color!! nothing wrong with gettin a couple mps and being comfortable at same time.

[@rodneybyrd9516]

Jamie I caught the new car bug in 2018 myself (August) and bought a pink elephant Chrysler 300S 5.7 Hemi brandy new off the dealer lot. I was wanting a Charger R/T Hemi but actually scored the upscale Chrysler for the same money or less. My old college buddy was a salesman there, and said the "S" model 3.6 and Hemi look identical, and no one would pony-up for the V8 to look identical, for like $4000 cost. They had the car for 8mo and sold over a dozen Pentastar 6 cars around it, and it HAD TO GO before September. I nego'd with them for days, and finally got it for a little less than the top dollar I swore myself to. ZERO regrets, I love it!! A friend loved it so much, he bought a Touring V6 model around November (his medium blue, mine ceramic grey), and he loves his too. He gets 31mpg hwy and I get 29mpg hwy, but his gets a better spread around town. Mine actually has a trip odometer that I never use or reset, and it shows over 26mpg over the whole (13,000mi) history of the car. I haven't even put a battery in it yet! I have changed the oil at 2000mi, 5000mi, and 10,000mi, and it will be due again at 15K. I use 5w20 Penzoil Platinum synthetic oil with a Lubegard BioTech additive (to ward off Hemi problems, we'll see!!) and a Purolator "BOSS" 10K rated filter. This is my first car not to see 3K oil changes. going with 5,000 instead of the recommended 10K(!!!). I like your Chally and ENJOY!! I know I love my THREE HUNNIT!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! It’s funny, they had a 300 on the lot quite some time ago that I wanted to check out, but they kinda talked me out of it. I also wasn’t quite in a position to buy at that time. But I would definitely be interested in one that is configured how I’d like.

[@rodneybyrd9516]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I did not really need all the extra features this car has over a Charger R/T, but some of them I actually like and utilize. I do appreciate the better stereo system it has over my friend's Touring. The Hemi never disappoints, and the 8spd with 2.62 rear gears makes it a highway beast. I have driven it from Georgia to the Missouri No Name Nationals twice, and probably will again this year.

[@davidhutcherson9748]

I Iike your new car, good choice. Nice color to, have fun enjoy it, best regards.

[@PaulSteinberg-il4tw]

Great choice Jamie, the wife has the 3.6 in her Jeep and loves it. If it is what you like who cares what others like right.

[@saldesiderio3456]

Love the New Challenger. That color really pops. The 300 HP comment is correct, for a daily you really don't need much more than that. If I didn't tow a boat, I would have probably gone with a Charger or 300 V6 over the Nissan Frontier I just bought. (No ram midsize pickup yet) One other issue to note on the 3.6, at least at times it is a problem in our fleet at work (Ram Promasters) is the oil pump. It's a dual displacement unit and the solenoid goes bad. You can either replace the oil pump or you can get the solenoid itself from Napa. (part #TEE OPS100). Congrats on the purchase and thanks for the great content.

[@aarontoth3797]

This video was like a mirror of my life. I just traded my 2012 Focus daily driver that I bought new for a 2023 Sublime Challenger SXT because I was bored with the Focus and wanted something new. It was absolutely the right choice; I love the Challenger, and the 3.6 has plenty of power. I also miss the 35 mpg I got with the Focus on my commute, but now I have a Challenger instead of a Focus, so it all balances out. I have less to spend on my huge fleet of old junk (more deja vu), but I'm happy.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly! Haha. I backed out of buying a crappy Dart to do this. But I think I (we) made the right choice. Congratulations!

[@488ci]

My mom is nearly 80 and she drives hers daily. My brother freaked out when she bought it and went out and bought a ss Camaro lol, he sold his Camaro and drives a old Nissan. I'll never understand that guy🤠

[@ccpgmike620]

Congrats 🎉 I think of penta star vs Hemi like the small block vs big block discussions for the original A & E bodies. I always preferred the lighter more agile smalls. I liked to go around curves not just short straight lines😂

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Jamie I think those Rims are Super Sleek. Sweet but that’s my opinion you see those all over San Diego.

[@Legacy_Lou]

Congrats on the new purchase dude. Sick ass color 😎

[@Grandadsjunk]

Nice car brother and as you said comfortable quiet excellent daily driver what more could you want

[@old_shupshe]

LOL Ok, you've convinced me. Now I'm looking to trade in my 01 Acura on one. (Acrua is getting to the point of needing more work than I have time for). Love your vids.

[@splatbubble]

This is probably one of the nicest videos I've watched in a long time! Subscribed!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@robertsartino7664]

My 2010 SE Challenger V6 is no slouch when it comes to boogieing on down the road. I love Al Challengers past & present V6 or V8

[@ProjectFairmont]

Nice upgrade. Well earned!

[@barryrussell4106]

I agree have many big and small block cars and trucks the ones I drive all the time are v6 ram and v6 Mercury. They can’t all be hot rods that challenger is a pretty car

[@dave3657]

I had a hemi Challenger and it was great. But I had to sell it and replaced it with a 2010 Charger with a 3.5 V6. It’s nice, gets good mpg, and is decently fast, I run synthetic oil and 89 octane gas. For just a daily driver the V6 isn’t too bad.

[@dwwoodsjr]

I drive a Charger GT and love it. I had a mechanic at the dodge dealership tell me he drives a GT because he won't touch a HEMI since he fixes them all day.

[@67FishFast]

Good day. Sweet car. Great video. My recommendation for car detail wax is the meguires ceramic in the fluorescent green bottles. Works amazing. Detail spray and or the wax. Enjoy the ride!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome. Meguiar’s is usually my go to. Thanks!

[@derylpeters9676]

I rented one in Vegas, it was black and had a thousand scratches on it and almost 200,000 miles. It was an awesome cruising car, and it was a little more exciting than a Kia (a lot actually). I too have a 2014 Ram 6 popper that we bought new for a shop truck. We have the same truck with a hemi (also with the tick) and I’d take the 6 cylinder any day. Although the hemi does have 225,000 miles

[@jamesgavin8366]

I started with the SXT before getting a 392. It’s a great car. Not slow!

[@jamesadams4304]

My 17' shaker did the same thing on the rear camera, just shut the trunk lid a bit harder and it fixed it until the next time, my 21' 392 hasn't faulted yet . your traction control has three settings.. normal ( full on) second is roughly 80 percent on ( fun mode) and finally ( party mode) totally off . Hold the T/C button down until it chimes in your dash cluster. It will say T/C disable ! I think it stays off until 60mph

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

Life is too short to drive a boring, reliable car...Awesome purchase! I have a 2018 Charger Gt, welcome to the club. 👍👍

[@The_Painter31]

Great color choice, just like when I bought my truck in Flame Red...tired of seeing black silver and white and in cars the greens. I did add a K&N to mine and I picked up a bit of power but the real reason for it was the boost in gas mileage. Oddly enough that happens at 74 mph and I get 29 mpg...use the cruise control. Your driving to Olympia everyday and you don't need a hemi to commute that's why you had the fugly Toyota. A newer vehicle is so quiet too but the only thing I spend the most on is oil changes. I use Royal Purple HPS and a K&N oil filter that and the recommended mid grade...arrhhh.

[@daveb5016]

A cool looking car with lots of great features that doesn't consume ridiculous quantities of fuel. I like it.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

I agree with you on that Hemi 😎, and in my opinion who needs $400 insurance payments per month. The V 6 is plenty.

[@thomaslynch2083]

Watch the curb blocks and front lower air deflector very expensive I know. I love the car and yes it has a hemi and my pickup has a hemi and my 64 dodge dart has a 496 rb. You pick a realy nice car I like it

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I might have allegedly found one with it yesterday. Now I know. I think I got away with it…

[@erikbragg6751]

I got a RT 2019 6 speed manual same color. It looks identical.