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Which sounds better? Dodge or Lexus

Old Nov 29, 2023 | 03:29 PM
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Just for ****s and giggles I’m posting this exact same poll on Challenger Talk - I’m curious to see if the Dodge will get any votes here and if the Lexus will get any votes there 😀

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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 05:26 PM
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GG, the start up of the Scatpak sounds good but overall I prefer the driving full throttle exhaust note of the LC500.
Not many are better than the LC500’s exhaust note at “full song”.
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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 06:09 PM
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Interesting how people on the Charger forums think that going 'faster' is everything.

Mopar or Nocar amirite?

Haha, great comparisons though.
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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoCrazy
GG, the start up of the Scatpak sounds good but overall I prefer the driving full throttle exhaust note of the LC500.
Not many are better than the LC500’s exhaust note at “full song”.
I hear what you’re saying. I’m reminded of an old Motor Trend review comparing the 1997 Chevy Z/28 with the iron block 5.7L LT1 engine to the 1998 version with the all new aluminum block LS1 engine - they said the former sounded like a “barbarian” and the latter sounded like a “warrior”. Similarly, to me the Challenger sounds like a barbarian and the Lexus sounds like a warrior. I haven’t voted yet - for me it’s like trying to decide between Mary Ann and Ginger - I want them both

Currently the vote is 5-0 in favor of Lexus here and 9-0-1 in favor of the Dodge over there (the one “other” vote was by a guy who said he preferred the Dodge without the mid-muffler delete).

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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 06:56 PM
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I have a long held belief that driving a Cry Slur lowers mental acuity
Here in Chicago they are frequently used for conducting crimes
Here is a recent example of what damage a Cry Slur driver did
https://dpsnews.utah.gov/fatal-us-40-mp-47/
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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 06:58 PM
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I wouldn’t kick either out of bed for farting… oh, sorry, wrong thread!

You're a lucky guy to have both. The adult in me says Lexus, the hooligan youth says Scaaaaat!
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Association to personal and “read” - something you’ve read - experience can sway our opinions.

Over two decades ago I remember reading about the first muscle car to sell at auction for one million dollars.
It was a hemi cuda convertible.
That left a very favourable impression/opinion about the muscle car legacy of the present day Challenger.

Yes, congrats on your Challenger!
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Old Nov 30, 2023 | 07:36 AM
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I give a slight edge to the Dodge, but am not a fan of the car.
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Getting some nice comments about the LC over there:

Originally Posted by USponycar, post: 8981946, member: 7782
I was surprised the Lexus sounded as good as it did, but it doesn't compare to the SP IMO. Let us know what the Lexus forum dudes have to say LOL.
Originally Posted by WhiteKnuckle1320, post: 8982102, member: 280148
I have to give credit to the Lexus, I wasn't expecting it to sound like that.
The vote is currently 19-2 over there and 6-1 here - I still haven’t voted yet

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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 11:40 AM
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I voted honestly for the Mopar, although it's striking how similar in character both exhaust notes are. And I suspect the delete on the Dodge's system may have produced the more earthy tones I was reacting to. Living with either one, in daily driving and/or at WOT could be a different story. You have an awesome garage, regardless; color me Mopar green with envy!
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 12:32 PM
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Should have been stock to stock, but even then, the LC's more sophisticated engine wins out IMO. But the SP doesn't sound bad for a push-rod, but it's about time Dodge drops the iron block.
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Originally Posted by AutoCrazy
Association to personal and “read” - something you’ve read - experience can sway our opinions.

Over two decades ago I remember reading about the first muscle car to sell at auction for one million dollars.
It was a hemi cuda convertible.
That left a very favourable impression/opinion about the muscle car legacy of the present day Challenger.

Yes, congrats on your Challenger!
Yeah the ‘70/‘71 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible has been my dream car since as long as I can remember. In hindsight we should have mortgaged the farm as they say and bought the one two decades ago for a million. There’s one that sold for $3.5M nine years ago and another sold for $4.8M 2 years ago so I think they are still going up.


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Old Dec 3, 2023 | 06:11 AM
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Thanks to everyone who participated in this scientific poll 😀 The final vote is 10-4 in favor of the Lexus which, if my math is correct, works out to a 2.5 to 1 ratio in favor of the Lexus.

BTW the final tally at Challenger Talk was 28-4 in favor of the Dodge.

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