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Dodge Challenger is dodge fiberglass hoods an improved blast from the past
Posted: Aug. 2, 2008
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Mark Savage
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When Dodge dodge ram payload towing first launched its muscle-bound Challenger, gas was 36 dodge zeo cents a gallon.
The dodge avenger power steering pump Challenger is back and despite dodge cummings 1st gen its bright metallic orange paint job, florissant dodge dealer this bastion of 1970s power and style is moving to a slightly different beat. dodge city Think of it as relaxed fit jeans with embroidery and patch used dodge ram pockets for the boomers who are waiting dodge reports construction to buy it.
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The orange test car was Dodge’s only 2008 Challenger, the SRT8. Tamer versions, with lower price tags, will follow as 2009 models.
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
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The SRT8 starts at $37,320, and the tester loaded on $4,050 in options, including a $2,160 gas guzzler tax. I dodge engine code got 16.5 mpg in a week’s worth of driving, about 40% on the highway. EPA rates it at 13 mpg city and 18 highway.
Mark Savage welcomes your questions and comments regarding new vehicles at [email protected].
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