Newer challenger's

I've personally drove around in the newer stuff. R/T challenger, Scat Pak challenger, 2SS Camaro's, GT 'stang. Here's my opinion.

Pro's:
  • They offer all the creature comforts
  • Fast and powerful for "off the show room floor". Will mop the floor with yesterdays muscle cars off the show room floor.
  • 28-30 mpg. That's right. 500 hp (net at that!) and still get ya the MPG's
  • Handling and braking is outstanding
  • Safety features should the unfortunate happen
Con's
  • Just going to the Post Office, feels like any other mid size new car.
  • Not nearly as fun to open the hood and "dream of the next step" .... like dual quads, etc
  • Very expensive to upgrade heads, intakes, etc.
  • And the nostalgic feel is gone. Completely. That character is missing :(
Exactly, the new stuff just doesn't have the "soul" or character of the classics. I have owned and or driven each of the ones you mentioned, and yes they can be a blast to drive, get great fuel economy, handle and brake really well, but the feeling just isn't there.