|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 322
CEG\'er
|
OP
CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 322 |
Yeah, it's got a Hemi. I'm actually interested in this one. Lately I have been thinking of a G35, GTO, Evo, or STi, but I think the Magnum has a different kind of appeal. I've always liked Sports Wagons (A4's), and the Magnum is unique from the crowd. Granted, I'm no fan of slushboxes. Family will likely be a concern a year or two into ownership. Right now, the Fiance has a Grand Cherokee, so we do have a family truckster in the stable. All the same, I'm looking forward to driving one soon. What's everyone think? 
Jim H
95 Midnight Blue SE (Sold)
98.5 Silver Frost E1 (Sold)
'04 G35 6MT Sedan (Sold)
'01 Aurora 4.0
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,834
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,834 |
WEll, having seen a couple up close and in person, I don't know if I would personally classify it as a sport wagon. It's most definitely bigger than a A4, which could be either good or bad, depending on how important vehicle size is. That being said, I really the looks of them myself. I think it's a love it/ hate it design though. I'd also give it a year or more before buying one if possible ti get away from as many new vehicle glitches as possible.
Shawn Clone
Jezabel- 1999 SE Sport V6 MTX- Severly wounded, comatose
Silver frost/Black Exterior-Midnight Blue Interior
The Firecracker- 1995 Mystique LS V6 MTX stock and backfiring like a rifle shot
I have 3 loves, my God, Brittany, and my Car.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,382
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,382 |
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
WEll, having seen a couple up close and in person, I don't know if I would personally classify it as a sport wagon. It's most definitely bigger than a A4, which could be either good or bad, depending on how important vehicle size is. That being said, I really the looks of them myself. I think it's a love it/ hate it design though. I'd also give it a year or more before buying one if possible ti get away from as many new vehicle glitches as possible.
Agreed, never buy a first year car (I have a first year Tour...)
Give it one year on the market then see. Plus when they're new like that and popular they sell at higher than retail.
I think it's a good looking wagon! I wonder about it's MPG though. Dodge doesn't excel in that area.
"Fear is the little death."
Muadib.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,974
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,974 |
I would buy one in a heartbeat if I had the money for it. I can't wait to see one of those modified.
Aaron
AKA NVS SVT
98.5 Silver/Blue SVT#4553
Yeah it's modded
98 T-Red/Blue SVT Contour Totaled 06/05/06
03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,228
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,228 |
change the rims and that thing will be a PIMPmobile!!!
heck yah i'd buy it!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 363
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 363 |
Love the 300C, don't like the Magnum. I'll be shocked if it sells well. But, if they come out with the Charger like they're talking about...
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Former 2000 SVT Contour owner
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,667
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,667 |
I like it! In person they're 
Diesel owns you
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,367
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,367 |
Some Tech: 3 engines: 2.7 and 3.5 V6 and 5.7 V8. 190, 250, and 340 (I think) HP respectively. Won't have Manual, yet. Only 4 or 5 speed Auto with Manumatic on the 5. Will have an AWD option in Fall. And might have a feature that will only fire 4 of the 8 cylinder on the V8 on light load for gas mileage. 0-60 6.3 on the Hemi. Make mine a Hemi with 18" and factory Supercharger. 
Sal Khan
00 SVT - Not pretty
00 Aprilia RSV Mille - Also Loved.
http://www.thelunchjournals.com
"I just want someone I can stand once her mouth is free of obstruction."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889 |
I like it! I think it's got a lot of potental. Fully dressed it's a little over 2 tons so it's not going to corner like an ice skate but I bet you could make it do a straight line petty quick!
99 Contour Sport SE MTX
KKM filter, B&M shifter
No res, BAT kit
Green car silver hood (because silver is faster)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 463
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 463 |
Originally posted by SalKhan:
Make mine a Hemi with 18" and factory Supercharger.
SRT-8? 
i like the magnum, though i like the concept version w/ the huge wheels much better than the production versions that'll most likely carry much smaller rolling stock.  i kinda lost interest when i found out the hemi wouldn't be available w/ a stick. not that i was surprised by that fact, mind you - just that it would've been a nice gesture that might've held my interest in the car.
i have to admit to being appreciative of the development of a modern station wagon, though - sport wagons rock, and hopefully people will start buying those and less SUV's. not that i'm an SUV-basher, of course, considering i owned one for the last year and 3 months.... 
blake
--former CSVT owner--
MINE: 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 - stone white/taupe
HERS: 2005 acura TL 5AT non-navi - satin silver/quartz
GARAGE ORNAMENT: 1962 chevy C10 fleetside pickup - tan/rust
|
|
|
|
|
