What to replace my hellcat?
Lexus Test Driver
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Actually, handling is very good on the Model 3 Performance but not so great on the Model S. Also, I don't know if I could ever recommend a Tesla to a former Hellcat owner....just soooo different.
Driver
Joined: Sep 2019
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From: California
Hello car enthusiasts. I'm a car-lover. Previous cars '03 Audi RS6, '06 GTO, '15 Challenger Hellcat.
I owned my Hellcat for 2.5 years and just sold it as prices are so high that I got paid several thousand to drive it for that time. Loved the acceleration, supercharger whine, "sleeper" looks, manual transmission, a little bit of luxury (heated steering wheel/etc), and it was totally reliable. I didn't like that it was just a REALLY big heavy car, the hood seems like its ten feet long. It had a custom exhaust that had a LOUD drone at 1600-1800 RPMs.
I'm not in a hurry to replace it, I'll wait a year or two or until prices come down. What I want:
Quickness, speed, and handling. I like the muscle car aspect more than the handling aspect, but I'd love to have both.
A smaller car
Manual trans
I'd like to have at least a tiny backseat - transport kids rarely, but possibly not a deal breaker
Reliability
My budget: anywhere from $20k - $50k
My list: (used)
Mustang - probably a GT perf pack, maybe a gt350
Camaro - not sold on looks/visibility, great performance
911 - I'm 6'5, not sure how I'd fit. I've always loved the looks. I'd probably want a turbo or S
Others: ATS-v, M3, or ?
Any other thoughts/cars I'm overlooking?
Thanks in advance.
I owned my Hellcat for 2.5 years and just sold it as prices are so high that I got paid several thousand to drive it for that time. Loved the acceleration, supercharger whine, "sleeper" looks, manual transmission, a little bit of luxury (heated steering wheel/etc), and it was totally reliable. I didn't like that it was just a REALLY big heavy car, the hood seems like its ten feet long. It had a custom exhaust that had a LOUD drone at 1600-1800 RPMs.
I'm not in a hurry to replace it, I'll wait a year or two or until prices come down. What I want:
Quickness, speed, and handling. I like the muscle car aspect more than the handling aspect, but I'd love to have both.
A smaller car
Manual trans
I'd like to have at least a tiny backseat - transport kids rarely, but possibly not a deal breaker
Reliability
My budget: anywhere from $20k - $50k
My list: (used)
Mustang - probably a GT perf pack, maybe a gt350
Camaro - not sold on looks/visibility, great performance
911 - I'm 6'5, not sure how I'd fit. I've always loved the looks. I'd probably want a turbo or S
Others: ATS-v, M3, or ?
Any other thoughts/cars I'm overlooking?
Thanks in advance.
Rookie
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 36
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From: NY
No he didn't. He said it wasn't a deal breaker which means a good enough alternative puts the kids into a second car or some other choice, he doesn't say.
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 2,997
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From: The Jet City
This X2^^^^^^.....To add to this, Model Y performance w/ the pup.....not in a hurry, wait till the GT version of the E-mach comes out as well as many other EV's & don't laugh, Nio, Polestar, Xpeng, Byton, Geely, ect...Also Solid state batteries should be right around the corner soon.....which Quantrumscape & others are working on, seems like its about production now thou......
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