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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=14576
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

Truthfully, I like it. If they keep that body with a scary SRT-8 hood and a 6-speed manual... it'll be might tempting.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

if its priced around the same as the mustang/camaro this will be in my driveway.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

It doesn't look much different than a 2 door charger. I thought it was supposed to be "significantly different"? It still looks very sedan-ish which is fine for some but not for me. Overall, it doesn't do much for me.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Wayyyy, too family car looking for the Challenger name.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Looks a bit "soft" up front, but I like the stance anyway....
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

Much more believe that previous "retro" renderings. Not bad looking either... for a Dodge.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Not bad, but a little subdued for what you'd think of as a Mustang-competitor. You could touch up the grille and envision it as a Mercedes (convertible). It's not as bold as the Charger.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

It looks good, but Its just a cartoon drawing. I did see a blk. Charger about 2 days ago, and it was cruising slowly through a parking lot. I have to say it didn't look too bad. It looks like things could be falling into place, once again for some serious battle...If our suspicsions are correct about a certain cars release!
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Looks good.

But cars always look better in drawings. While i am getting used to the Chargers looks, i hope the challenger looks a whole lot better if they really want to go after the mustang and future 5th gen with it.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

I don't think it is the Challenger. If you notice that PVOman says that the drawings are accurate, but he never says what they are an accurate drawing of. Also, hemidakota says that the drawings are correct in some areas, but never says what they are accurate drawings of either.

I think they are the s/s twin replacements that will be based off the next Galant platform. Thats my take.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

Hey, it's what the Charger should have looked like. :blah: I like it.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

GIVE THAT F*CKING FRONT END A REST ALREADY!!!!

The other one was WAYYY nicer, that looked retro.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

Originally Posted by mr00jimbo
GIVE THAT F*CKING FRONT END A REST ALREADY!!!!

The other one was WAYYY nicer, that looked retro.
I disagree completely. This one (like JED said) is what the Charger should've looked like. Long sleek roofline, agressively styled front without being a brick, and 2 doors. I definately like this one.

The retro concept was just that. A real ripoff of the old one. Jmho though.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Re: Many hints that THIS is the Dodge Challenger.

Those creases at the hips really look out of place to me. I can live with the styling but yeah, that front end is not really attractive and slapping it on so many cars doesn't make much sense. But its still a lot less ugly than the Charger. I still can't believe how wrong they got that one.



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