The one car that stayed true to its roots. The Mustang and Camaro have morphed into sports cars whereas the Mopar has remained as a muscle car and is the best daily driver in terms of room and comfort. All three are nice vehicles.
I am a BIG & TALL GUY and after 30 years of driving Mustangs, I am NOW driving a 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody and my very 1st AUTOMATIC transmission and I LOVE the roominess, the power, the sound and the WIDEBODY for me is a MUST on mountain freeways in the west - NOTHING handles like this car.
Believe in yourself! I’ve been looking at the charger scatpacks ever since it came out and I finally got one in 2018. Just gotta persevere, get a decent job, and get one of these!
This comment broke my heart man, dont ever talk down on yourself, I used to be broke until I got off my lazyads and got a job and now I have a 2020 charger sxt, it might not be a v8 but I fucking love my car, I worked hard for it, believe in yourself little brother and go chase that mf dream of yours...YOU GOT THIS !!! 😎 Much love and keep your head up
I was driving a 2.0 Fusion , loved the car but I got lucky , found a 2016 scat B5 blue 392 with many options for 29g, no dealer prep since they just took it in trade and wasn’t in there inventory yet, I negotiated the deal that day and got one hell of a deal this 2016 had 25,000 miles and the dealer did detail it like any trade ins, 29 grand for a 3+ yr old beauty was a great choice for me , lotsa fun I’m 66 yrs old and don’t miss my Fusion.
I've owned a 5.7 RT, two 392 Scats and two Hellcats. The Scat 392's felt more fun to daily drive around town because of the low end torque. Right off idle it wil spin the tires so easily. It was all jumpy torque around town which makes it a fun car to drive! The Hellcats will do it too obviously, but the naturally aspirated power of the 392 comes on differently.
I’m mostly a mustang guy, but I like how he never puts either brand down. Scats are a really nice car. Like the video and how you don’t just try and get buyers into mopar. I truly think each car is unique in there own way!
6 months into ownership on my ‘19 392 Charger and I still get a thrill every time I push the start button. I just wish it would remember the last drive mode after starting, I always drive it in track mode because of the beautiful sound that it makes. Im sure my neighbors love that sound at 7am too. Haha
I just store my favorite drive mode under the custom setting and after starting my car U double tap the SRT button (SRT 392) and it goes straight to it. Same thing probably works with the Scat but the SRT button has a different word on it in the Scat.
2020 scatpack owner and I love it. I had an 06’ R/T and it’s night and day between the two. If anyone is on the fence about buying a scatpack....just do it lol.
@@rucedxbox my color is the sinomin stick Color. From my understanding there aren't to many 1320 packages in this color. I also have a sun roof. And the Alpine stereo system. With a sub woofer
@@rucedxbox I still have to get that sto n sho plate holder. I've been looking for the trunk stripes that have the 1320 logo at the end. Did you put in the oil catch can and if you did what one did you get ?
Litterally watching this channel made me trade in my tundra for a 16 challenger scat pack the nicest vehicle I owned every time i push the button to start the beast it makes me smile !
I just traded in my 2020 Charger R/T for a 2022 Charger ScatPack 392. All I can say is WOW. The MOPAR engineers must have come over from the aerospace industry because the vehicle is so sophisticated and such a performer. I might add mine isn't fully broken in yet but I'm getting better gas mileage on the hwy (30 MPG) than what the book says and my performance page says best launch 0-60 is 3.9 seconds. Very comfortable, easy handling, super cold A/C, amazing sound system and you can whisper inside at 80+. By the way be careful pulling up to a parking block. If you hit the air dam too hard it triggers the check engine light. The air dam is controlled by two electric actuators that adjusts dynamic air flow to the radiator based upon outside air temperature. It will be a sad day when the battery powered Dodge comes out in 2024.
I bought my Challenger RT SP 392 WB in Octane Red in May 2019. I've just loved it over the past year. My wife tells me to never get rid of it because she loves it too. In Ontario Canada, the insurance is pretty low, a lot lower than the Hellcat, because the 392 with automatic transmission in eco mode will automatically switch to 4-cyl mode on the highway. It drones a bit in 4-cyl mode but not bad and it doesn't bother me if I have the tunes cranked. It pops back to full 8-cyl immediately if you hit it. There's no 1 to 2 second lag like with the V6. I drove a 2012 V6 Charger for 7 years and it was a very nice ride and got good mileage but I kept craving the V8 so I finally made the leap and I'm very happy that I did. The '19 6.4L Scatpack widebody is an awesome machine. Sometimes when I have it outside the garage for a wash, neighbors walk over to my house just to see it up close and ask questions.
Love my Scatpack, for me... easy to control, not to much power to put you in a ditch and easy get you out of a potential bad situation. Of course driving abilities make all the difference! 🤪 First thing I did was go staggered on my Charger. 275 in the front and 305 in the back. Took some getting used to, but man what a difference! The cars fun to drive and always getting comments everywhere I go! Keep bringing the content. 😁
I just ordered the Challenger GT AWD because the options mean more to me than the maintenance/premium gas/insurance costs associated with their V8 packages. Plus, I want the AWD for wet surfaces like we have here in Florida during rainy season. I also added almost every option to make it as comfortable, safe and fun to drive.
From someone who lived in Florida my entire life saying you need AWD for rain is one of the wors reasons I have ever heard. Literally you DO NOT need AWD in Florida ANYWHERE.
Whew! Dodged the bullet. I have a SP on order, and seeing the video title I was worried I made a bad decision. All good stuff in the video, and for me there were no surprises.
Niki I got the car in February of 2020. It was a 2019 with 38 miles on it. They had 3 2019 for $32k with being a returning dodge owner and another discount got the price to the $32k it only has 1 add on the sunroof. I did a ton of looking online and drove 3 hrs to get it just outside of Chicago
Thank you for another good video, RacerX! I've daily driven my 2016 SRT 392 for four years now, and I still look forward to getting into it for a ride. The sound, the punch, the comfort. At 6' 3", the Mopar car is the best fit for me. On road trips, I average 25mpg and 18.5 in town. The car has 68k miles on it now and the car has been trouble free (other than the odd interior rattle that shows up now and then on rough roads). One maintenance consideration that I would like to mention is the front brake rotors.. The Brembo 6-piston brakes REALLY bite, and I love knowing that the car will stop when I need it to, but the rotors being slotted prevent most mechanics / shops from turning the rotors. Each rotor is ~$1,000 from Mopar, or $600 aftermarket equivalent. Speaking with the local shops here in Florida, 45k miles seems to be about the time to expect needing new rotors. Just something to consider if you plan on long term ownership.
The brembo's I believe I read only add 20ft over standard brakes which with standard rotors/brakes the rotors can last the typical 100k with mindful driving habits. Im sure the brembos have great pedal feel/ no brake fade under some spirited driving but for the difference in cost...damn thats wild.
Just picked up my first Scat Pack after driving a Camaro SS for the past few years. The Scat Pack is head and shoulders more fun to drive around town. I'm sure if I had access to a road track the Camaro would prevail but just using the car as a cruiser and playing around town, I'm wondering why I waited so long to pull the trigger on the Mopar! Thanks for all your great videos on the Mopar content as it helped me quite a bit in my car shopping process. Thanks again!
We picked up our 2017 charger scatpack with every option excluding the beats sound system and adaptive cruise @ 40,500 miles for $28,000! It was a Detailers dream so to speak because the paint had a ton of scuffs and scratches. Luckily after hours of cutting and polishing she’s looking absolutely beautiful for an excellent price.
I got an R/T and I started driving more conservatively for better gas mileage for a bit. Then one day I asked myself, why buy this car to not drive it, so I just stopped looking at gas mileage unless I'm driving highway long distance.
We just got a 2018 Scatpack last weekend and my husband will never get to drive it. It was sold the second I pushed the start. I love love love this car!
I love my 22 wide body scat pack. All blacked out and tinted. Ton of fun to drive and I get compliments all the time on it. Get one before they are gone guys👍
Traded my 13 RT with 126k miles for a fully optioned 15 RT Scat Pack with 18k miles yesterday. There is night and day difference in power, torque, comfort and technology of the 5.7 vs the 6.4
1 year 9 days with a 2019 Challenger Scatpack and it does not like to cruise. It loves to romp and stomp. Heavier than my 2009 Chrysler 300 2.7, it feels roomier and and way better front seats and better legroom. It gets thumbs up from everyone from little kids to senior women. Cool car they'll say! Amazing, I didn't know that it going to be like this.
My ‘19 Challenger Scat is one year old now and 2600 miles. I still love the thrill of starting and driving. I usually keep it in Eco mode but Sport mode sometimes. I got the Dynamic pkg with 275 tires and 6 piston front brakes. Love the stopping power.
I currently drive a 2021 Toyota 4Runner because I needed a truck. This Challenger will be my 2nd car. Just give me 6 to 8 years. Hopefully...Dodge will still make them then.
My car looks exactly like this except it's a sxt plus, thought about upgrading but i got it for looks and for gas mileage. i'll be getting a v8 1965 mustang in 1 week tho.
I have a 2015 scat pack. Not a car you buy for mileage but on the highway at reasonable speeds I have seen 28mpg. That being said for everything else average about 15-19mpg. Very good road trip car.
I appreciate your honesty, you showed me things I never considered with the scat because I'm not really a dodge guy, I'm a mustang person. But I'm looking around and it's really cool that you told us all the good and the bad
I was a die hard mustang guy owned several GTs and a 2004 Cobra terminator with a whipple 715 rwhp. I made the transition from Ford to Ram I owned an F250 and a Ram 2500 Rams product has definitely changed over the year for the better. I now own a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon AWD I follow the 392 channels for content and to learn more about the 392 I do all my maintenance. I transitioned from my mustangs a few years ago and went into the jeep wranglers yeah not as fast but totally different driving experience all together. Needless to say I never looked back I did a few jeep build and when I saw this 392 in a jeep, yeah it was ridiculously overpriced but I knew deep down I had to have it and I pulled the trigger, Definitely No ReGuRtS!!! Hands down one of my best decisions I now have the best of both worlds it’s not my daily driver but damn I love driving this thing. I plan on also purchasing a TRX in the next few years as well go big or go home.😉🙌
If you want a slightly nicer interior and more amenities (heated steering wheel, heated and cooled seats, adaptive suspension) an even better option is the SRT 392 which they sadly discontinued. I picked up my 2015 for about $33k from CarMax. 24k miles on the clock. I pay about $240 a month in insurance (through Geico, 29yr old. One previous ticket on record) and just under $500 a month in car note.
Great vlog! And at the end of the day you have to realize this is a performance car so you’re gonna be paying more for everything. I think the extra weight is fine except city driving as that’s is where it’s really gonna hurt your gas mileage . The front seats may be comfortable but the back seats are only good for grocery bags LOL. And don’t forget the hemi has been quite reliable where even though Ford is making about the same horsepower out of a 5 L quite a few of the 5.0’s are having engine issues.
I guest brought my 1st 2022 Scat Pack! I’m just getting back home from the dealership. I’m so excited I’m watching your video. I love it so far. But just tap the gas and it crews up the blacktop!
Test drove a 6speed 19 scat pack yesterday and genuinely could not believe how much i loved it. The trans feel, the torque, the comfort and space. Was cross shopping it between a Coyote and im sold on the Scat. Now to find the right one
Thank you for the information. I just test drove a 2021 Charger RT Plus in the new gray paint, and fell in love. Your review really made me decide to go with an RT. Going to be a big step from my 15 Passat TDI! 😂
I have the red. Love it. On the 245 vs 304 tires, is that why I lose traction and fishtail. I agree the tires need to be bigger! She’s a beast and I love her! 😍
I love this guy's review of the Dodge Challenger Scatpack model. There are negatives to consider and he identifies many of them. But that being said, its a great car to drive! What's more it has a Shaker hood.
my 2019 Charger Daytona 392 came with 275s and different black rims than the regular Scatpack rims. Triple Nickel Grey on black rims fire. i need to master dig racing
My brother has a 2018 scat challenger and I picked up the 50th anniversary scat shaker a couple days ago and wow. The difference between his and mine is like apples and oranges. Great video
FCA typically runs $4850 in incentives. Dealership can be usually be knocked down a couple grand. If you find one you like, and can get it for $6500 off msrp with no bs dealer markups, go for it. Even better, find a new 19 still sitting on a lot and get it for $10k off msrp.
I love your channel so much 😆... I was going to get a Scat Challenger but I'm going to get the R/T Shaker.. I have the V6 and all I want to hear is the Hemi so R/T loaded for me... I'll be running 275/45/20's them 245's are too small... 245 works well on my GT RWD but I can't see them holding with the R/T
Stay in your lane bro and get a good price on the RT. You see during Covid if you stretch to far youll have to go back. Only get a scat if you plan on trading the RT before you pay it off - Do it right the first time trust
Bought my 2019 R/T last year, actually ordered it. Go Mango, 8 speed auto, and the R/T classic package, that's it. Got it for a little over 34K. Was thinking about the Scat Pack, but being 64 years old, didn't need the higher maintenance cost, insurance cost, and (at that time) running 93 octane all of the time. Honestly, I am missing the extra snap from the 6.4, but the 5.7 is good enough for what I need.
I own a 2015 Scat Pack Shaker and love it. Put 275 tires on the back and added a Pedal Commander and that really put a smile on my face. Only drive it in sport plus 2 and that is enough. Goes all the way up to sport++4.
This was a well-done video. However, there are a couple of points I would like to add. 1. There is some exhaust drone at highway speeds. Some people don't mind (I don't), but others are bothered by that. Something to keep in mind. 2. This car is a serious handful with the stock 245s on wet surfaces. This car requires the driver to be attentive or it can get away from you.
Have a 86 cougar with a 305 and I never drive it in the rain because its noooo fun lol I'm really looking into getting a 21 R/T scatpack . Thanks for the tip.
Always great info! One of the first people I go to when I have questions about my scatpack! 🤝🤝 Gonna be modding my widebody charger for the channel soon and you definitely give me all the info I need. So I appreciate that 🙏🏼🙏🏼
About a month ago, I bought a black Scat Charger 392.... MSRP was 41,990 and with the rebates and discounts I paid 33K even. This is the best car for the money I've ever bought new, and I couldn't be happier. I found RacerX's channel shortly thereafter, and I've been a subscriber since. I bought Hellcat repro wheels and mounted my Nitto drag radials on them, and am planning on running at Paradise Drag Strip in Calhoun GA in two weeks. This is a great car for the money, and I get comments on my "base" Scat every day.... I can't wait until Dodge makes the Cuda, or, I'll buy a 2 year old Hellcat Charger when the time comes. In the meantime, the Scat 392 is a great value.
To your first point, I got a 2020 Scat Pack in Octane Red, and the only options on it were the 8 Speed Auto and the convenience package(blind spot detection, power mirrors, etc) because the standard equipment is pretty solid for a car with a $42k sticker, especially weighed against the performance. As for comfort, I was tempted to get the adaptive dampers, but after driving a lowered BRZ for 6 years the standard suspension feels like it might as well be from a Rolls Royce by contrast. Which reminds me, the "Torqueflite" branded ZF 8HP-70 in the Scat Pack is the same transmission(though likely with different programming) Rolls Royce uses in the Phantom, so that should tell you something about the quality of the shifts.
Don't forget about the Magnuson Act - it protects you from your car's warranty being voided when you modify the car, especially if those mods were made by Mopar themselves, as in the case of the Scatpack Performance Packs 2 and 3! Sometimes, the government doesn't totally screw us over!
Own a 2019 Scat Pack and tried a couple of different Hellcats on the GEICO app to see what the insurance difference would be: about 25% more for a 2017 and about 40% more for a 2020.
Erie insurance quoted me $770/ year for a 19 scatpack and I have substantially upgraded insurance protection.... but I'm 41. They make it tough for young people to have nice things. It took me this long to get my first v8 rear wheel drive car. I still drive it like a teenager though.
Yeah I think I was paying like 420 every six months for the scat and now I’m up to like 660 every six months for the hellcat so it definitely goes up I don’t know if it’s because I live in California and of course they gouge whatever you do in California
Very nice video. I have a 2015 SPS and when we drive it is a ton of fun. What you didn't touch on is wheel alignment. From the factory there are no caster or camber adjustments, it's set the toe and let it go. There is a kit to make those components adjustable. The kit is 750.00. In my case it was in the shop (dealer) for 30 days.
I had a SXT, a RT and now I have a Scat Pack. From SXT to Scat Pack the difference in insurance was less than $100 every six months. Oil changes are 7 quarts of full synthetic and are $100. I bought a 3 oil change bundle for $150. I have three years to use them. A lot of places do offer bundles. I live in Michigan and I don't drive it in the winter. I have a winter vehicle. The cost of owning a Scat Pack is higher than a SXT or RT. If you live in the south and drive it year around it would be less. Like Racer X said the major downfall is upgrading for power. Very expensive and limited. I couldn't afford a Helcat so I bought what I could afford. My plan is to pay it off then refinance the equity and dump $20K into it. I should be able to get 630 WHP (drop in forged rods and pistons, long tube headers, hellion twin turbos, 8lbs boost, installed and tuned by Janetti racing and a drive shaft. Hope transmission holds; which it should) which would be similar to a Helcat. It should be street reliable. I'm not sure if it would be track reliable not to break if you raced it but what is? I only want to mess around a bit doing rolls anyway so I should be good. In the end I'll have $60K into it but I did it in two steps. If you can afford a Helcat off the rip do it. Once I get to The 630 WHP you're pretty much done unless you want to go the route of boring the motor to a 426. You could do that with a blower and get to 1000 HP. Probably 25 K and up depending on what else you want to change.
@@YoungTooShabby If you have a car valued at $35,000 dollars and you only owe $10,000 on the car you could go to a bank and refinance the car and add say $20,000 to the loan and now you owe $30,000 on a car that is worth $35,000. You have to have good credit but most banks will do that type of thing.
@@donpotter3935 why would you refinance your car when you almost have it paid off? I understand how equities make sense on a trade in but to refinance and add 20,000 more dollars of debt doesn’t sound right, I’m confused
Excellent review sir ! I am looking at the Hellcat and the Scat pack. I had a new 2008 SRT8 numbered car black with every option and I loved that motor . I don't need the 700 hp motor to enjoy these cars . I like the sound and the feel these great cars provide . I grew up during the muscle car era late 60's early 70's and the card back then were fantastic machines . They weren't built nearly as well as today's card but damn they were pure muscle . I am glad I can relive that feeling ! Thanks again !
A friend of mine has an 18 scatpak and she had the transmission tuned at the factory/dealer situation, Dodge did it another words. She also had the exhaust "tuned" but don't think it was a full swap, I could be wrong. We went to Dallas Texas in it couple years ago and she made me drive, big cities like that make her anxiety fly off the charts, and man that thing was amazing to drive and comfortable. She had to keep getting onto me for spinning the tires, which I was honestly not doing on purpose. I was so use to the power plant in my Ford Edge with the 3.5 V6 and needing to give it a good amount of throttle to get up to merging speed, yeah not with that thing. She did let me "play" with it a few times. If and when I get to were I can afford one, it will be a ScatPak or a Demon. They are super fun to drive. She also has a 2015 Charger ScatPak and I love it. Deep bright red with the black racing stripes. I haven't been able to drive that one yet but rode with her a few times in it and I could tell it wasn't messing around.
I’m glad I decided to get into a Dodge Challenger same model same year without the shaker tho, and I’m in love! I came from luxury AMG and also having a 640i best thing I’ve done, getting use to the rear wheel drive but not that bad, I do want to get 305s I have 275s on them but car/ride really feels great! I would definitely do it if anyone is decided especially if your coming from luxury 🙌🏽
Great video. My lease on my Challenger R/T Shaker is up in 5 months. I was thinking of upgrading to the wide body scat pack. Your comments about the insurance and cost of higher octane gas was something that my ego wouldn't let me consider. Thanks for bringing me back down to reality. I do love the 'wow' factor of my R/T. The 6 speed manual shift allows me to make it roar. I think I'll stay with the R/T , go with the Sinomon Stick, and get side stripes instead of the shaker stripe. Thanks.
I'll be making my first long trip tomorrow morning from georgia to ohio. Going full eco and cruise control. I expect to get 26 mph average. I have been very surprised on the average gas mileage on my 2019 scat pack back and forth to work and around town.. Coming from a full sized ram 1500 I guess anything can be better.
Good video and good points on the suspension. The widebody upgrade for the scatpack also comes with the bilstein adjustable suspension that comes on the hellcat. Completely different ride when changing from street to track...is a great feature
Just bought a new ‘23 Scatpack and wanted to thank you for the awesome helpful tips you’re giving to new buyers which gives us a great idea of what to do!!! You the Man!! 😎👍🏻
As always great information. I drive a 2018 Chrysler 300C which is basically Chrysler's Luxury version of the Charger RT. I don't want to void my warranty so I've only added a Cold air and deleted the rear mufflers. like yourself, I drive in Sports mode which gives me better shifts and throttle response. I just added a Petal Commander and so far I'm impressed with the added accelerator response. I'm not sure if you've had any experience with one, but I'm giving it a try. The true test will be next Saturday at thet drag strip. When new car shopping I had narrowed my selections down to a Mustang GT premium. Challenger RT until I came across the 300C that had been used as a dealership demo. I knew nothing about the Chrysler lineup, but when I opened the hood and set in the soft leather mocha seat. My connection started and I realized I needed something larger than the aformentioned coupes. I was given the 300C for a weekend test drive and found it had a great look inside and out with solid performance and comfort. With the Hugh savings the dealer offered. I traded in my SUV and purchased the 300C. I wanted luxury and performance. A sedan that doesn't look like the other sedans available. I've owned many cars in my life and the Chrysler 300C has to be one of my favorite cars. You're very knowledgeable about the Hemi. Is it worth the investment going to a larger throttle body regarding performance? Thanks for your continued information.
Hahahahaa skip the scat/srt392 and go straight to the hellcat. Good idea my man. I moved up from SXT to RT to now Scatpack. I’ll get that whiner one day too ! Keep grinding man
Great video RacerX...I've been watching your videos for a while now thanks for all the information. I bought a new 2019 Scat Pack WB 3 weeks ago and i like it i like it a lot lol...I will say the 305 tires really make a big difference it hooks up nice.
392 is amazing and so worth it, the low end torque is crazy. I don’t know how anyone can average 11mpg, they must be 16 and flooring it from every stop light. I average around 17 and that’s a mix of sport/track and eco. I usually run it in eco till it warms up or if I’m just going down the street in a 35/40mph zones. Because half the time I bark the tires just trying to go, it’s unnecessary at that point.
Soon to be a Challenger Scat Pack owner. Was a little hesitant at first to spend the 40k on paying it off out right, your vids convinced me to pull the trigger.
Base models with 8 speed and blind spot monitoring are going for $38k around here. I'd just immediately order some 9.5. 275's for up front and 10.5 305's for out back. My insurance was only going to be $60 more a year for a scatpack over the 5.7 T/A which was only $150 more a year than my 2014 Impala. That's one of the only good things about turning 40 lol. I've got a grease pit in my garage for oil changes. Penzoil platinum is only $23/gallon at Walmart. Gotta keep receipts for warranty though.
I factory ordered a skat pack widebody in go mango and got it delivered after only 3 weeks! They told me it would be 8 weeks. Had it 3 days now and loving it
I really do enjoy my Scat Pack Widebody and as you stated it’s hard to keep the foot off the throttle. One question that I have is whether it’s reliable to keep this vehicle in the long term or is it a vehicle worth only to keep for the short term.
2 years later kind of pointless to reply but in terms of reliability if you maintenance the vehicle like you’re supposed to it can easily last you 150k miles before extreme issues arise
