Old or new?

[AlleyoopMgv]

What do you think? Which one do you like best? Old or new? The new ones are pretty cool, but I'm goin with the old!

[abodyjoe]

the old are so much more classy looking then that over weight pig they make now. looks like its retaining water or something.

[AdamR]

I'd take the old.

[PastorTom1]

I have to say that I just don't get it..........

WHY the pot bellied pig routine with these new cars? You can't tell me that it's just crumple zones and the like........or is it? Is it ALL in the name of "safety"? Is this the only way they can build a car these days? (honestly, they remind me of a pick-up).

I don't like the tire and wheel combo's either. Don't get me wrong, I think a bunch of the "Wheel Vintiques" are really nice, up to around 17".....but no more.........In my opinion, they look like a Hot Wheels car with those giant wheels.......gag me with a spoon.

Before I'd buy a new one, I'd spend the money on a nice original, and if I wanted "new" that bad, I'd resto-mod the drivetrain and electronics.

Just my Nineteen Hundred and Seventy some-odd cents. :rolleyes:

[burntorange70]

I would take an old one over a new one any day.

[GTXperience]

Old for me. The new Chally has it's own platform, correct?

[burntorange70]

Old for me. The new Chally has it's own platform, correct?


I think from what I hered it is still based on the LX platform but they did make a lot of changes to it.

[abodyjoe]

Old for me. The new Chally has it's own platform, correct?


thats the problem. it doesn't have its own platform. they had to make it huge to fit on the one its on.

[GTXperience]

thats the problem. it doesn't have its own platform. they had to make it huge to fit on the one its on.

I thought so because the profile makes it really look like the LX cars.

[PastorTom1]

Sad........Very sad.............

They could have done so much better........I 'tinks dey chould 'uv checked us out before 'dey hired all do'se "design engineers"..........you tink ? :rolleyes:

[plumbeeper]

I agree, the 70-71 E-bodies look much better than the new ones. I think they have too many regulations from the government (safety, emissions etc.) to make a car that looks and performs like an old one. It's really too bad they can't just copy an early e-body with all the technology of a new one without changing the looks. I know there's a few out there now that's taking an old Cuda or Challenger and dropping a new drive train in them, but they're not entirely new. I'm wondering if we'll ever get enough body parts made that someone will be building new cars out of them. Then again, the regulations...

Dave

[PastorTom1]

Hey, you can build a 69 Camaro all brand new from the ground up now...:confused:

All it takes is a proven market to encourage new production...The E's are scarce enough that I'm not sure we'll ever see the day.

HOWEVER, I can hope. :D

Until that day, I'll keep a lookin' for just the right E-Body subject upon which to work my modest modicum of post-modern mig-welding heart-melting madness. :eek:

[burntorange70]

I don't think it will be to long untill you can buy all the parts you need to build an old E-body. I see they are making roofs for them now. It would be easyer to list what they don't make than what they do.

[Rob R]

Not a big fan of the narrow window look...I HATE the 300's ...the new Challenger is a bit better and the only car that they make that I like.

[TheDemonator]

I like them both... i'd drive either one. Old= nostalgia, just plain cool! New= quicker, faster, better handling, modern technology and features.

Just read an article in this months Mopar Enthusiast... the new one beat an old one equipped with a 426 hemi at the strip.

[72demon340]

Id take a old one over the new ones, They look better and ALOT easier to work on

[Carlwalski]

Original - 100%

[EV2AAR]

As a car to be driven every day you can't beat a new one but there is nothing like an old Challenger except an old Cuda

[apederso2]

I like them both... i'd drive either one. Old= nostalgia, just plain cool! New= quicker, faster, better handling, modern technology and features.

Just read an article in this months Mopar Enthusiast... the new one beat an old one equipped with a 426 hemi at the strip.

I agree. If you drive a new one, you will be HOOKED! They perform and drive perfect. Yes, shedding 1,000 lbs would be great, but you can buy a Viper for that.

Govt reg's have helped add weight, but who really doesn't like safety?

I love my 70, it get's more looks than a naked supermodel. But the new technology is awesome. Hard to vote, they both have their place. Thank Chrysler for bringing back an awesome ride with new FUN!

[67hemi]

I would take an old one....no question

[res1vw21]

I can't decide, I think they did a great job for what they had to work with, being based on the lx platform. The car looks like a challenger and I hear it goes like a challenger. Unlike the new chebby that looks like????? My pop decided he is going to buy one because it's a new car and he doesn't want the hassle of an old car, I can't blame him. I know people keep saing that they are sooo heavey but how much did an original weigh? the new one is only a few hundred more and it meets all the gov regulations, and is a lot more confatable to drive on a daily basis. Besides to put it in perspective my '04 f 150 wieghs 5500 lbs and it's a short be short cab. Yes I know it is a truck with a full frame and not a unibody but new cars wiegh a lot! Any way I like both and would not be ashamed of owning eaither.

[PastorTom1]

There's a member here advertising his interest in art work.......(He's GOOD too, from what I've seen.....).

I'm puttin' in a formal "Challenge" (pun intended) for him to draw up a new Challenger, but with smaller wheels (like 17" MAX...and vintage style chrome) and Raised White Letter tires.

Humor me. I think it would add a real classy dimension to the car. (and I don't mean the Twilight Zone..........:cool:).

Do you hear that "challe" ? I'm a callin' ya' out. (I know you'se can do it!)

[burntorange70]

There's a member here advertising his interest in art work.......(He's GOOD too, from what I've seen.....).

I'm puttin' in a formal "Challenge" (pun intended) for him to draw up a new Challenger, but with smaller wheels (like 17" MAX...and vintage style chrome) and Raised White Letter tires.

Humor me. I think it would add a real classy dimension to the car. (and I don't mean the Twilight Zone..........:cool:).

Do you hear that "challe" ? I'm a callin' ya' out. (I know you'se can do it!)


That would be fun to see.

[six pack]

New one to drive around without question!! Sorry but I'm over 40 now so it's all about comfort and useability. The 70's lucky to get out of the garage now as I'm worried that somethings going to happen to it.

[Topcat]

I can't stand those mirrors on the new Challenger.
As one person said before on another forum..."They look like Shrek ears."