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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Dodge Magnum SRT-8: rwd + 430hp SC Hemi

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?p..._code=03832746

Then again, it's no Malibu Maxx...
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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Hmm... a bit too truckish looking for my tastes.

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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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G*d allmighty, what is that monstrosity? (I've seen it before but it just rekindled my rage) How about a nice simple sedan and coupe? Does anyone build those anymore? All the american manufacturers are branching out into wild and crazy and ugly designs nobody asked for! WAKE UP and hire people who can draw! The majority of people who want something simple and clean are the same people making the Camry and Accord top sellers.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Oh my, they say this is hte regular version, 450Hp/480Tq, um, and then they mention AMg, gulp.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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That is the ugliest THING I have ever seen.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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I like it..... Its kinda silly looking but its BOLD. It has the right Motor with the right POWER. Maybe we can get a 2 door version. It could be my next car.

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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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That's a sweet looking lowered SUV, man!!






Wagon??? Wait a minute...

If it is a CAR, then it needs to be toned down; looks like a Ram in the front. The rear and sides look good, though. If it is an SUV, then build it!
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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This may take the prize from the Aztek and Murano (Morono?) as the most ugliest, uh, "thing."

Please, keep the SUVs away from the cars. They're crossbreeding and screwing everything up!
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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That thing must be HEAVY if they're saying the performance version does 0-60 in 5.5. Still, I wish that was the station wagon my parents had when I was a kid
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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I would assume this is the toned down version of the Dodge Super8 Hemi Concept of a year or two ago.

I'd consider the SRT-8 an improvement. Not awe-inspiring, but hardly Aztek-class. We'll see how they transform this into the 300N. It might be tougher to pull of this look as a sedan or coupe.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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Just when I thought Ford had raised the concept car ugly standard to unreachable heights with that 05 Mustang thing, Chrysler comes along and whoops them at their own game.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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How about a nice simple sedan and coupe? Does anyone build those anymore? [/B]

Yes, they do. Holden offers a nice range of well built rwd V8 cars.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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I like it.

Looks nice, and can't argue with the powertrain.

Also, I <3 Wagons

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Yes, they do. Holden offers a nice range of well built rwd V8 cars.
Ha, look at any GTO thread to see what happens when GM tries to bring out a simple RWD coupe.

No pleasing folks.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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It does have a nice long, low, wide look...which is something I really like. The front looks like a truck though.
Old Jan 2, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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i like it.



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