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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Dodge Magnum

I saw one in a commercial during the super bowl. Okay I don't like station wagons but this thing is pretty cool. what is the scoop on them. I know they have over 300 horses, has anyone ever seen one in person?
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Haven't seen one yet,but I agree-they're pretty cool. And,they have a Hemi.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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I wonder if any dealers actually have them yet.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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THe come out in April. I saw one at the NAIAS a few weeks ago. 340HP V8 and RWD or AWD, I'd take one of these any day over a minivan
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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I would definatly take one over a minivan. I like the commercial, I found it kind of funny. I want one really bad, but alas, school and cars usually don't go together.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Sure I'd take one over a minivan.

Hmmmm.......Do you think that the extra three kids that would fit in a minivan could be strapped to the Magnum's roof?

I like the Magnum an aweful lot...but anyone who says it's a replacement for a minivan.....has never really needed a minivan.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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Why how many does it seat?
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by Lt1 and Ls1
Why how many does it seat?
I looked through their website

http://www.dodge.com/magnum/

The only inside images show two rows of seats. It could be an option. If not ... then this is no replacement for a van!

Look through the specifications and the virtual tour ....

This ride may replace my Montana ..... if a third row is there!

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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No third row is planned.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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No third row is planned.
Which is OK by me, because anyone that really needs to use a third row of seats on a regular basis should be looking at a minivan. I mean, has anyone actually tried to use the rear-most seats in a Pacifica?

I'm hoping to put a Magnum in the driveway sometime in the next few years. My wife really misses my old Roadmaster wagon, and this thing would kick the crap out of the ol' woody.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by Eric Bryant
I'm hoping to put a Magnum in the driveway sometime in the next few years. My wife really misses my old Roadmaster wagon, and this thing would kick the crap out of the ol' woody.
Roadmaster....Imp.....Magnum...you gotta a big car fetish or something? .

Magnums cool. 340hp, Awd, lots of practicality. Hard to beat that in a daily driver/family car. I wonder if we'll see an SRT version.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Yea saw one on the lot over here, pretty sharp for a wagon
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Just a newsflash on anyone sitting on the fence needing a push to get one:

The Dodge Magnum is the lowest price car in America with over 300 Horsepower!!

The 345 horsepower Magnum Hemi starts UNDER $29,000!
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by Eric Bryant
My wife really misses my old Roadmaster wagon, and this thing would kick the crap out of the ol' woody.
I always thought a Roadmaster woody wagon would make the perfect sleeper. A Roadblaster with a 572 ci GMPP. Now that would be cool.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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awsome power for what it is but i just cant get over the truck front end



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