2009 Dodge Challenger Consumer Reviews

Love it

Written by: Bob W. on 11/01/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Took me back to the 70's era as soon as I saw. Once in and test driving it was all over had to get. It is a defintie head turner, I have people stopping me in traffic, at different places I park and want to talk about and how hot it is. Got to say Dodge got it right on this one. Maybe they should start thinking Cornet 440, theres a lot of us 50 somethings that remember that era, and now have the money to afford one.

Favorite Features

The look, comfort and handling abilities.

Suggested Improvements

Can't really think of any right now.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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challenge this

Written by: tguy on 10/24/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this car two weeks ago and have put just over 2000 miles. "use it for work and pleasure" Everyone is impressed by the car looks and asks the usual questions, what size motor, how fast, blah, blah. I traded in a Mini Cooper S works car so the first thing I noticed is the roomy interior. A bit more power would be nice, but opted for better mileage. Handling was a surprise for this size of car. Much better than I expected. Road noise, what road noise. Electrics are smooth and quiet. Comfort and driving position superb. Yup, happy I got it...

Favorite Features

Style. Period. Both inside and out. New car smell. Predictable handling. Did I mention it looks great?

Suggested Improvements

A little more king pin inclination in the steering. "has a tendency to wander in gusty winds and road camber. That's about it.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love my challenger

Written by: zippy on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought my challenger and I love it. It is absolutely the coolest car on the road for the price. I am impressed by the interior design and the stereo is great. Mine has the GPS and it is very user friendly. This is a car I may actually keep for awhile.

Favorite Features

Body style rocks!

Suggested Improvements

9 out 13 people found this review helpful

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I love it!

Written by: Larry Webster on 10/10/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe (6.1L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Had a Infinity G35. That car was in the shop countless times. So I went over to the Dodge store and bought this one off the showroom floor. WOW! Great performance! Great interior and engine. Blows the Infiniti away in every aspect.

Favorite Features

Love the styling and power. Better build quality than my old infiniti. More reliable and gets more looks too.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage. But I do get on it a lot though.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Love this car!

Written by: DsM on 10/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Great car for the price. It has very decent acceleration for the size and can handle turns at fairly high speeds. I'm used to driving smaller Japanese cars so this was a change. Going with the 3.5 L helps with gas and the overall look of the car(did not like the silver gas cover or wing on the r/t) I also like that the price is 8k less than the r/t. If you go base model, get the G package because it comes with bigger rims and fog lights. It's only $2000 more. But the overall feel is the best I've felt in a long time and it gets the most looks(even in L.A.).I drive in a lot of traffic so I'm averaging a little under 290 miles to the tank. costs $58 to fill up where I'm At.

Favorite Features

The Sirius radio built in, and the self repair tires. The overall feel of the drive. Plenty of space in the front for being a two door. Almost everything.

Suggested Improvements

Well if you look into a 08 charger and 09 challenger, they look almost identical in terms of dash, gauges, and panel control locations. Dodge could have changed that up a little.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Who Knows Yet

Written by: Al Mumit on 10/04/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Wife had to have it. I did not object. It drives easy and the ride is surprisingly smooth. There is plenty of power, it doesn't sound obnoxious, and the Boston Acoustics sound system is quite good. This Challenger beats the snot outta the Mustang in all respects. I drove the GT and the Bullit trying to find a comparable ride. The difference is astounding. I own a Toyota Tacoma, and have always been wary of domestic cars as there are thousands of horror stories. In all, this car is a solid winner. Retro/modern done right, if a little pricey. Never had a muscle car before, and now I know what the stink is about! People can't stop looking at it!

Favorite Features

Power, looks, and the wife is tickled. What more can you ask except maybe lower gas prices?

Suggested Improvements

Only had a single problem so far, which was the key sensor transmitter thingy. I still don't love Dodge...but that is starting to change. The only improvement I might make is larger mirrors, as there are some big blind spots behind this car.

13 out 15 people found this review helpful

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2009 Challenger R/T

Written by: Bob Schmidt on 09/14/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Amazing car! Just bought an R/T Challenger yesterday, I'm still in shock!! But what a car. I've owned Camaro's and vettes in the past, but this car is impressive. The ride is almost as comfortable as my 4 dr Chrysler (but with a little more kick). Gas mileage is impressive. I went to the conv. store last night and the whole place emptied out. Folks were taking pictures and I ended up talking with people for a half hour. Highly recommend you go buy one. You won't regret it!

Favorite Features

design, comfort, power, gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Not too fancy on the inside, but who needs it on a car like this!

19 out 19 people found this review helpful

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Great car!

Written by: Paul Lieberstien on 09/05/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe (6.1L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I love my new challenger! I cannot say enough about the performance and build quality. I have always had performance cars in my garage, but this one is way better than anything else I ever had. I looked at the Nissan GTR and the 350Z. The GTR is just plain ugly in person and the dealers are marking them up way more than they are worth. The 350Z was slow and the few I saw on the lots had trim pieces falling off them already.

Favorite Features

Love the styling and the performance. I get more looks in it than when I had my Acura NSX. Too bad the NSX was unreliable and sort of a chick car

Suggested Improvements

More colors would be nice.

12 out 16 people found this review helpful

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What a fun car to drive.

Written by: maryannhelgeson on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Wherever I go, my Challenger gets attention. People ask to take pictures of it, can they drive it, etc. The Challenger is a fun car to drive and handles great. The fuel mileage isn't bad either. Way to go Dodge

Favorite Features

The design that reminds me of the old Challenger. Love the layout of the odometer and other readouts. Having the GPS system is really a great perk

Suggested Improvements

As a woman, I found lowing the trunk lid a little hard. Once it is ready to close it's okay, but pulling it down is a little hard.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Make sure it has the "G" pkge!

Written by: L&G " 2009 " SE-G on 08/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Challenger SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We just picked up the new 2009 SE-G Challenger. She's a sweet, boss looking ride. The 1st one off the rail car from the factory, and we got her! Inferno pearl red is a head turner at every light in town. The base MSRP, 09 Challenger is nice, but the dealers are still trying to sell them like the numbered SRT*8, 08's. The 3.5 high output V6 is not very quick off the line, but very quick to respond after you'er out of 1st gear. The car feels well balanced and can scream around bends and turns like the best of them. Outstanding road feel and a rocket on the Hwy. The G package ( 26G )has larger rims, fog lights, all speed traction control, 4 wheels ABS disc brakes, electronic stability program

Favorite Features

Fit and finish on the body for a production car is outstanding. Wide stance and tough appearance. Tight road feel and heads turning. While rolling at around 25 miles slam your foot down and it rockets to higher than legal limits in seconds.

Suggested Improvements

1st gear needs some help, or a larger V6 is needed for more of the off the line fun. Next the 4 speed auto needs to be a 5 speed auto with the side by side his an her gear shifter. Also it needs to have full dual exhaust pipes. Maybe with full dual cat backs and a cold air intake it will pickup 40hp

16 out 17 people found this review helpful

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