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Old 2/26/16, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ibramson
I bought a new S550 for most of the reasons the rest of you would not. This will be a dsily driver and will see NH winters. I got every option I could and was quite happy with the power, but the exhaust note could be better ( Borla cat back?). I did not do a launch on the test drive but was able to squeal the tires and kick out the rear going from 2nd to 3rd. To me the power was pretty good.

The S550 is now a sports car. I agree that if you want pure muscle then a Challenger with a big honking engine and the scat pack would give you that raw power. Very little tech and all muscle (and weight). In the end, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I cannot wait to take delivery of my S550 around the middle of next month.
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Glad you're looking forward to your purchase. I think other folks have seen me comment on this, but I'm actually a fan of the new S550 now, especially in GT350/R guise. I wouldn't get rid of Marilyn for her, but I'd get it ALONGSIDE her. However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
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I remember this thread.
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Holy Thread Revival Batman!

... However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
Yes.

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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Holy Thread Revival Batman! However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
If it's a Hellcat,....not at all my friend. Not at all.
How does almost 800RWHP and OVER 700lbs of rear wheel torque suite you?!?!

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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Holy Thread Revival Batman! Glad you're looking forward to your purchase. I think other folks have seen me comment on this, but I'm actually a fan of the new S550 now, especially in GT350/R guise. I wouldn't get rid of Marilyn for her, but I'd get it ALONGSIDE her. However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
True that, I'm a fan as well (except I question the side view sometimes, kind of soft) but I enjoy my stang so much I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. If there was one car besides a stang I would consider it would be a Challenger SRT :-)
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Challenger with 392 c.i. And the scat pack would be hard to pass up, but they are too heavy. If they could find a way to shave 300 lbs, it would be awesome.
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I loved my '12 GT, and still have pangs of regret with when a Mustang with a good exhaust passes me... but I've grown very fond of my Challenger (V6 with all the comfort goodies). I've held on to it longer than any car I've ever had, and the only thing that interests me even a little bit right now is the new Camaro. I didn't like the 5th gen at all, but they fixed the things that really bothered me.
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The whine from the Hell kitty's SC is absolutely insane. I love it.
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
The whine from the Hell kitty's SC is absolutely insane. I love it.
Yes, yes it is.
Don't forget all that power and torque as well.
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I passed a black hell kitty charger today!
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You passed him because he let you😀
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Originally Posted by Mustang Freak
I passed a black hell kitty charger today!
What parking lot was it parked in??
LMFAO
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Originally Posted by ibramson
You passed him because he let you😀
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What parking lot was it parked in??
LMFAO
He was going the other direction...
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Originally Posted by Mustang Freak
He was going the other direction...
HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
What parking lot was it parked in??
LMFAO

hahaha now that's great!
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"was" thinking about the hellcat... then I started Marilyn up yesterday and drove her around down the street. No longer thinking about the hellcat.



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I had an SRT8. Loved it! The only problem was parking, it was hard finding marinas at times lol....
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I had an SRT8. Loved it! The only problem was parking, it was hard finding marinas at times lol....
HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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