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Q: Dodge Charger?
I found a 72′ Dodge Charger for $3000 and i can do a lot of work myself on it. What is it worth when it is all fixed up?

A: As a Muscle car collector I can tell you that True documented muscle cars are bringing high dollars, they are bringing in premium prices. The muscle cars I buy and sell are worth between $150′000 and $350′000. Who said they are not at a premium. In fact, I just sold my very rare Yenko Chevelle because the prices are so good. Here’s the hitch, most people can’t or won’t lay out that much for an original that they probably shouldn’t drive. So the next best thing is to build a clone. How do you clone? You get a cheap version of the car you like and build it up as a tribute to a high dollar Muscle car. Now, you have something cool and something you can drive. Clone car prices are on the rise which makes the originals even worth more to collectors. Now, I am assuming yours is a plain Jane type. Production numbers run like this: 2dr cpe 7′803, 2dr ht 45′361, 2dr SE ht 22′430. The highest hp engine was the 440 and was rated @ 280 hp. Nothing there to attract many collectors, thus lowering the value to them. I know, for all you Mopar nuts out there, the 440 six-pack was offered in the brochure, but was canceled before initial production. I need more info as to what might be special about your particular car. Is it a Rallye? 440? How many original miles? I will give you the high, low and middle ground. If you clone something cool or turn it into a street rod, you could catch the right crowd and it could sell for up to 3 times the restored value. Restored, with the limited info you gave us to go on…. Assuming that you took everything apart and did it right, Low is $10′000, high $16′000. Factory cars with 280 hp at the most just aren’t anything that special when it come to collecting them. Unless there is something unique about them. Okay, if your car is one of the 7′803 2dr cpe, and has tons of options and was the right color and….. well you get the drift, then it might stand a chance of being a well sought after car in the future. My advice, have fun with it now, worry about the rest later. Forget the prices they quote you out of books. Look around your area of state. What are similar cars selling for. Look on line, look at auctions. DON’T take my word as gold, because you didn’t give us very much info to go on. What’s the most you would pay for a car from the 50’s? $150′00? $250′00? Barrett Jackson Auction sold Howard Hugh’s car for $1.5 million, because it was something special. So, do the research, break your Vin down, and your data plate, check out how rare it actually is, then you’ll have a better idea.

Q: Dodge charger?
Will a dodge charger with under 100k miles, year 2005-2007 be under 6000$ in 2-2.5 years?
Right now i found a 2006 with 29k miles on it in good cond. and it was 11,000$, Will the value go down with the new 08 charger and the new challenger?

A: It doesn’t matter that the new challlenger is coming out… the older it gets the more the value is going to go down. If it’s worth 11 now.. it may be around 6 in 2.5 years

Q: dodge charger?
i just got a dodge charger base 2.7 model which i regret getting now i should have went w/ the rt cuz im used to the way my tc used to take off …..even though i really like the car what can i do to give it little bit more horse power that wouldn’t hurt my pockets??????????

A: there’s not a lot that you can do for the 2.7 engine to boost the power of it a lot,it will pretty much run like it is but if you modify those sometimes its hurts the running of them rather than help it,really not much you can do to help that one,good luck.

Q: DODGE CHARGER?????!!?
Does anyone have a black Dodge Charger?? I might be geting one in the near future and I love them!!! Do they ride smoothly??! Ever had any problems? And would you reccomend me getting one too?

A: the charger is a chicks car. i started seeing more girls and old people driving the charger, challenger, camaro more than the mustang these days, plus it has 4 doors.

Q: How is a 2006 dodge charger in the winter?
I live in iowa and we can get a lot of snow in the winter. I know the charger is rear wheel drive but i was told buy some people that it has traction control and it helps in the winter. What are your thoughts on the performance of a new dodge charger in the winter?

A: RWD Chargers, Magnum’s & 300’s are pretty stable in winter driving conditions with ESP and if you add 4 winter tires to the car.

However, the Dodge Charger has come out with a AWD version for 2007 like the Magnum & 300’s. These AWD versions are incredible in the snow and ice!

Q: Does the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Caliber have bad blind spots?
My mom is letting me get a car this summer, and she is only going to let me get one if they don’t have horrible blind spots. She is going to let me get either the Dodge Charger or the Caliber. Right now, she has a PT Cruiser, and it has the worst blind spots ever! Please give me the best info you can. I am leaning more towards the Dodge Charger!

A: for thos ethat like the pt cruiser…I say it is fine if they are enjoying that type of body style…but I believe it is dodges worse vehicle to be on the road…as for the charger …it is possibly the best car for you out there …it has an excellent safety rating(even car&driver magazine agrees)..but for a new driver it is a fun and easy car for all to drive..it is one of the best combinations of fun safety and ride and drive around…and as all vehicles may have blind spots….I believe you will find charger is even good to see rear ..side ..and front views for all…the rear glass is a little more slant view from rear view but is set to the ground right by thhe body to see very good all around…pt cruiser on the other hand is a driving hazard for operator as well as everyone else on road…even from front windshield it is rediculous they cause accidents…it reminds me of the earliest cars that you can barely see out of them enough to do anything but guess your distance to obsticles or other motorist..she should do you and us all a favor and trade it in and get you and her both a new dodge..they offer a big discount when doing this ..and you both will be happier and safer…good luck and hope you get charger…you will love it…

Q: How much did a Dodge Charger cost in 1977?
I am looking for a price of a dodge charger in 1977. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

A: Buy the Hemmings book at any bookstore. You will have a large selection of Chargers to choose from. Starting off with the original 1968 muscle car with the (383) (440) and the famous Hemi motor.

Q: What is good engine for my 69 dodge charger?
Does anyone know an engine that
Would be good for my 69 dodge charger. A list would be very helpful.

A: First off due you want to keep it stock or custom. Second do you care about gas mileage and performance or do you want a resto-rod with all new up to date systems. You can use any of the following engines for either construction. 426 Hemi, 383, 440, 318 are all good engines for what you want. Third do you want to race it? I prefer the resto-rod setup. I would use a 440 fuel injected and possibly with a turbo. This gives you good power as well as better gas mileage then came with the original engine. If cost is involved go with the 318 fuel injected and add the turbo. This can be a real screamer. The 318/340/360 engines are available just about everywhere. The 440 is harder to find and was first made as a truck engine for Dodge trucks. The 383 was the same but is harder to work on. Both give good performance. You can contact MoPar Parts and they will help you. There are after market items you can purchase that will also help performance. Have you thought about what type of transmission you wish to use? I would suggest the older 727 torque flight, it would work well with any of the engines and very strong. Also one of the newer 6 speed manual are quite good with a newer shifter kit added. If you go with the manual don’t forget the pistol grip shifter. What ever you decide remember MoPar FOREVER!!!!

Q: Is it possible to change the transmission on a Dodge Charger from semi-automatic to a full manual?
I’ am basically saying if it’s possible to use a transmission from a Dodge Challenger SRT8 and install it on a Dodge Charger R/T. Thank you.

A: if you have the donor car yes.

you would have to change the trans, pedals, rear end, axles, drive shaft, and out hub bearings. then get a Diablo Predator and take it to a tuner to work out the electrical kinks.
it has been done a couple of times.

Q: How to make a 2006 Dodge Charger look good?
So im about to get a 2006 Dodge Charger and I plan on tricking it out. What all kinds of different things should I do to make the car tricked out? I already plan on adding wheels (Rims), tinted windows, lambo doors, and a stereo system. Is there anything else I should do to it or do I have everything covered?

A: ENGINE UPGRADES ALL THE WAY. . . . forget the lambo doors . . make that thing crank 600 horses of pure muscle thats what mopars are made for. . not throwing big ass rims on it so it can get broken into and stolen

Q: How much should I pay for a 1973 dodge charger?
My dream car is a 1973 dodge charger, and I am planning on buying a used one, but I don’t know how much to pay. That and any other infoation about this car, wouldd be great.

A: you,ll have to wait and actually see what you find, a good one for those cars are selling anywhere from 1500 bucks all the way up to 5-6 grand just for one to restore right now,the better the condition of one you find the more you,ll have to pay for it but the less work you,ll have to do to it,good luck

Q: If you add dual flowmasters to your Dodge Charger will your warranty get voided?
I just bought a 2009 Dodge Charger. I want to add a Viper alarm/remote start and dual flowmasters. Will Dodge void my warranty because I added the remote start and the dual flowmasters to the car?

A: no they wont void the warranty just because you added those things to it,anything that affects the emission system might void it but adding mufflers wont void it nor will the remote start,good luck.

Q: what can i do to improve the performance of my dodge charger?
My car is a 2006 dodge charger sxt. It has a 3.5 liter v6 engine with 250 hp. What are some things i could do to it to make it faster. Some one told me i should chip it but i’m not sure how much that would improve performance. Please give me some suggestions and maybe prices of what some performance parts would cost. And please no comments saying that i should have got a v8 charger, because they costed way more and just weren’t an option.

A: add you a programmer to it, it allows you to gain in rpm,s and also over ride the top end of it as well as advance the timing and alter the fuel air ratio on it,that’s the best bang you can get for your money these days on adding horse power to them,don’t waste your time though on a chip for that car their useless,good luck.

Q: Dodge Charger with navigation system how do you change clock?
I can’t figure out how to change the clock on my Dodge Charger with the Navigation system screen in the dash.

A: Open your owners manual and read. I am positive its in there. If not take it to the dealer and have them show you.

Q: where can i find a 1969 dodge charger in southern california?
I want to find a 1969 Dodge charger preferably already made to look like the general lee for 5,000 or less.

A: craigslist and ebay try driving down in old country roads , but good luck finding one lol its hard plus they cost more than that

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