Tips on Buying a Dodge Challenger Online

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jmalcolm

The Dodge Challenger has been a serious force in the muscle car world for decades. Dodge has enjoyed some great sales records with this model of muscle car, and that is why whether you are looking for a vintage Dodge Challenger or you want one that is brand spanking new off of the assembly line, there is a market out there for you. Like every other kind of shopping, you can get the ball rolling to buy a Dodge Challenger all your own by starting out in cyberspace.

Of course, there are lots of ways to use the Internet to shop without making your purchase online. When it comes to the final transaction to buy a Dodge Challenger, you may feel more comfortable doing that face to face with a dealer and after seeing and driving the actual car you want to own. To start off, you can go to the official Dodge website where they have a very well-designed system in which you can enter the details about exactly what you want in your new Dodge Challenger along with your location information. When you get done, the website will give you a list of regional dealerships that have the exact car you want, right down to the color of the paint and interior design.

If you are in the market for a used or classic Dodge Challenger muscle car, the Internet can also be a tremendous help. Even such well-known websites as Craigslist can direct you to people who are near to where you live and who may have the exact model and year of production of the Dodge Challenger that you want. There are dozens of helpful websites that can also direct you to classic auto shows and specialty car remodelers who may have the perfect vintage Dodge Challenger that you have always dreamed of buying.

Using the Internet as a tool for finding the perfect Dodge Challenger is smart shopping. Of course, this is not to say you cannot do the entire purchase transaction online and even buy a Dodge Challenger that is located some distance away. That is the magic of the Internet. However, be a smart shopper, because without the ability to inspect your Dodge Challenger, you are in a vulnerable position with that kind of transaction.

You also may be faced with some pretty hefty shipping and handling fees if you buy a car online and have it brought to you. Shop smart and take your time, because when you get done and that gorgeous Dodge Challenger is waiting in your garage for you to take on the road, it will all have been worth it.

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The 1970 Dodge Challenger Broke the Pony Car Market Wide Open

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jmalcolm

While The 1970 Dodge Challenger didn’t start out as an early pony car, it certainly was a great value in this category. In the 1960s, the Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang were the big competitors in this category. No one gave Dodge much thought, but once the Challenger was out, it broke all kinds of records in the pony car market before anyone really knew what was going on.

One of the differences you will find is that the Dodge Challenger is more of a luxury type of pony car. Some of the early complaints about the Camaro and the Mustang were that they were cramped in the interior. For someone who was tall with long legs, there wasn’t lots of room for spreading out. The Challenger, though, offered that additional room and that made a huge difference for many consumers looking to purchase a pony car.

The power under the hood of the 1970 Dodge Challenger was certainly a key point to notice as well. It offered 426 cubic inches and 425 horsepower. The sound of this vehicle was phenomenal and certainly turned heads when the Challenger was coming down the road. From the inside out it was the ultimate pony car with nothing lacking. To complete the look was a very distinct grill.

Today,the 1970 Dodge Challenger is still a vehicle that gets attention. Those that have restored them love to put them in car shows or take them out for a nice cruise. There are also some on the racing circuit that continue to get attention for their looks and power. Collectors are always looking for them to be put up for sale, but they often go very fast once they are put out there.

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For the Dodge Challenger – The Power is in the Exhaust System

Posted on April 30, 2011 by jmalcolm

The Dodge Challenger is an excellent role model of what a muscle car should be. Part of the desire that people have to own one comes from the power of this impressive machine. Part of that power is due to the elaborate exhaust system that has been designed for this particular vehicle. This exhaust system accounts for why you can push the gas pedal and instantly feel that rush of power taking place.

There are other benefits that the Dodge Challenger derives from that innovative exhaust system. A big one has to do with the overall efficiency of the vehicle. In the past, the terms muscle car and efficiency really couldn’t be spoken in the same sentence. The Dodge Challenger demonstrated there is no reason why you can’t enjoy a great-looking and powerful sports vehicle with some fuel efficiency to it as well.

For those that love the powerful sound of muscle cars, the Dodge Challenger doesn’t disappoint. It offers that low growl that is very muscular and going to turn heads as you drive this vehicle around. That, too, comes from the power found in this amazing exhaust system design. There are also ways to boost the power and sound from the exhaust system. In addition to getting what is standard on the Dodge Challenger, it is possible to get some customized features ordered for your vehicle.

The Dodge Challenger has been widely recognized in recent years for offering outstanding value to consumers. There are very few complaints about such a vehicle and that is part of why people continue to eagerly seek them out. The power of the exhaust system may be a huge selling point, but it is only one element of what makes this car one of the best and most popular muscle cars on the market.

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The Powerful Dodge Challenger to be More Powerful in 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by jmalcolm

What makes a great muscle car like the Dodge Challenger even greater? The answer is, simply, even more power! The muscle car world is well aware that the qualifications of the Dodge Challenger allow it to enjoy full status of citizenship in the ranks of great muscle cars of the past.

As a close relative and evolution of the beloved Barracuda, the Dodge Challenger can actually trace its roots back as early as 1964. The “Cuda” became one of those muscle car names that drew respect and admiration both on the street and in the racing world. For a muscle car lover during those formative years when the Barracuda competed as top dog, owning a Cuda was a badge of honor and distinction. More importantly, it was a symbol of the ultimate of cool which was the highest rank in the muscle car world.

As it true of all of the important muscle car models, the design and evolution of the Barracuda was ongoing. It continued to see innovation and development over several generations of Barracuda from 1964 through 1974, when the conventional muscle car era began to become a part of automotive and cultural history.

While the formal era of the muscle car may have faded somewhat, the love of these magnificent machines has never disappeared completely. Like many aspects of cultural history and Americana, the interest in owning a Challenger drove the resale and vintage markets and kept the value of the older models high.

Dodge has continued to notice the popularity of this exciting line of vehicles and variations of the Dodge Challenger have been brought to the market over the years. The buzz among fans of this powerful muscle car is particularly lively as the 2011 Dodge Challenger is about to be brought out for public review. The Challenger never lacked for power, but the rumors that are getting all the attention are that Dodge is going to pump up the power in the 2011 model even more.

If the rumor is true, the powerful Dodge Challenger will come out of the gate with an additional 55 horsepower under the hood when Dodge delivers the 2011 SRT-8 model with 480 horses combined with a torque of 460 ft-lbs. When that muscle is managed by a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, that translates into a muscle car that puts the emphasis on muscle.

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The Dodge Challenger – The History of a Great Muscle Car

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jmalcolm

The muscle car era of the ‘60s and ‘70s pretty much invented the concept of a car culture. The intense devotion and even “love” of a car was exemplified in how much care muscle car owners would have for their car, as if it was a member of the family. The culture of the muscle car birthed the idea of a dream car and it transformed cars from a simple means of transportation into an important part of the owner’s identity.

The Dodge Challenger has long lived up to that image of a dream muscle car. Small wonder that in 2009, Dodge made the smart move of bringing this classic muscle car back for a brand new generation to fall in love with all over again. They even made the strategic decision to bring out the newest generation of the Dodge Challenger with a body style and design that is very similar to the classic muscle car from the ‘70s.

Some see this as a retro move, but from the perspective of the car manufacturer, this is a smart move because classic muscle cars draw a huge customer base because of the mystique they carry from movies, TV shows and even popular music. By manufacturing a close replica of the original, Dodge is capitalizing on the strong marketing for original muscle car enthusiasts while drawing the interest of new customers who want the look and feel of power and style that only a muscle car can deliver.

Dodge entered the muscle car market relatively late in 1970 and the Dodge Challenger was a strong presence in that car genre. Technically, the Dodge Challenger fit more into the pony car category of muscle cars, but that did not slow the tide of popularity for the model. Dodge made some smart strategic moves when putting the Dodge Challenger on the market, such as offering a hard body and convertible variation on the design.

The smart car maker also offered a version of the Dodge Challenger that did not come equipped with such a powerful engine and that helped to bring the price down. For purists who needed all of the power and the cool of the Dodge Challenger, it was available, but for simple fans of the car, the other design delivered all of the cool at reduced power performance but with all of the style of a real muscle car.

Production on the classic Dodge Challenger ended in 1974, so that short run was a disappointment for those that loved this muscle car. What was bad news for Dodge Challenger fans became good news for collectors who could begin to restore and take care of original Challengers as they watched their value increase with each passing year.

That value for classic Dodge Challengers will not diminish as Dodge brings out a new evolution on the classic design for the new century. That means that for those who want to go back and enjoy the original Dodge Challenger, the collectors’ market and vintage car shows are for you. For the rest of us who may wish to own a mint condition, new Dodge Challenger, the new design of the muscle car will satisfy that whim beautifully.

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Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

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