2012 Charger R/T vs 08/09 G8 opinions

[hotrodjcc]

I'm going through a change with work which will take away my work provided truck and moving to a vehicle allowance. I have been interested in 4 door cars like the G8 GT/GXP or Charger R/T.
I checked out a new R/T today and they came pretty far off their sticker price, and I guess my question is does anyone here have any personal experience with either of the vehicles? I don't really have a restriction of what I have to have, but I will be commuting from Dallas to Lafayette 2 times a month.

 

[Sonic605hp]

G8.

 

[black4vcobra]

Taurus SHO.

But between the 2 you mentioned, don't buy a Dodge.

 

[LogiWorld123]

G8 specialty model by a dead company.

i dont recommend!

 

[hotrodjcc]

I drove an SHO last week and didn't really see myself driving one everyday. I want an Ecoboost truck, but i've already got a truck that the wife drives.

 

[truefiveo]

I drove an SHO last week and didn't really see myself driving one everyday. I want an Ecoboost truck, but i've already got a truck that the wife drives.

If company reimburses fuel costs then grab a Charger.... screw it.:rockon::burnout:

 

[hotrodjcc]

.55 cents a mile. They had a Charger stickered at 33k and came down close to 26k and had just about been on their hands and knees begging me to buy the thing.

 

[Jroc]

If you like cars that handle like Crown Vics then I recommend Dodge R/T's.

 

[xXGadfly09Xx]

charger R/t~ G8GT
Charger Srt8 ~ G8Xp

 

[hotrodjcc]

I've been looking for a nice GXP G8 A6, I'm not tied only to a GT model.

 

[trc46]

Srt8 charger 06-10

 

[RedRocketMike]

I get .50 cents a mile for work and use a 95 Accord that gets 28mpg. I probably made 4k off it last year, maybe more. So with my philosophy I wouldn't choose any of the cars you listed.

Forced to choose I would pick a the G8 over the Charger. I just did a paint correction on a G8 GT and after spending hours with it I think it has a lot of character. I also believe the drive train is more reliable and easier to work on than the dodge. Don't discount a first gen CTS-V. I would pick a 04/05 CTS-V over any of them simply because the smaller 5.7 LS6 makes the same power but is more fuel efficient and Caddy has the most curb appeal.

 

[hotrodjcc]

I understand the philosophy, they prefer us to be in something newer as in not really older than 6 years and 4 door. After my wife had a really bad head on accident I swore I wouldn't own anything smaller than a midsize vehicle.

I did look at Hondas and Nissans, but they must think they are made of gold for the current prices.

 

[Camaro_94]

G8!

Awesome cars.

 

[RedRocketMike]

I understand the philosophy, they prefer us to be in something newer as in not really older than 6 years and 4 door. After my wife had a really bad head on accident I swore I wouldn't own anything smaller than a midsize vehicle.

I did look at Hondas and Nissans, but they must think they are made of gold for the current prices.

Ah, I see. When you said they took your truck I thought it might be construction related and the car wouldn't matter. I agree about the prices on newer used Honda's/Toyota's, almost better off with a new one. I say go with the G8, it will cost less and no newer model will come out and make yours look old.

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

I drove both the Charger and SHO. I'd pick the Charger over it anyday.

 

[kustom_efekt]

I owned a g8 gt and liked the car for what it was--which it was a fully loaded. I sold it when Pontiac was first announced on being eliminated and got out while the getting was good. No complaints about the car itself.

IMO a new SHO would be perfect

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Out of the 2 you list, I'd take the G8.

 

[CobraBob]

I would go for a newer car than a 2008-2009 G8, especially considering that Pontiac is dead. I would also definitely look at other cars. Does it have to be a V8? Also, just because a car is full-size doesn't mean it is safer than an intermediate size car. There are really quite a few great choices (2012 model year) out there that you should consider. But if you've looked at a lot of 2012 cars and only the Charger R/T interests you, then if it were me I'd rather have a new 2012 Charger R/T than a 2008-2009 G8. You'll also have a new warranty with a new Charger, which you won't get with the older G8. JMO.

 

[281green]

R/T :rockon: