Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 48
  1. #1
    RootsRadical's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    A few miles south of Detroit, MI
    Posts
    95
    Post Thanks / Like

    Well I finally did it!

    So about 4 or 5 years ago my wife and I had our second child and there was just no time for a sports car - especially a two seater. So I sold my low-mileage 1989 corvette (which I purchased in 1999) with the promise that, one day, I would own another toy. Well, after some years of saving (and my wife making good on her pledge that my "corvette money" could be saved for another sports car) and some stressful investing in the stock market, I just purchased my dream car: a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8!

    Granted I won`t be able to drive it until the Spring, but that just leaves plenty of time for detailing it. Here`s some pics:

    (And thanks, Todd, for talking paint with me!)

    -J

    P.S. For some reason, the website is only letting me post a pic of the corvette. Autopia is obviously biased in favor of Chevy! I will keep trying...maybe it`s the size or the resolution.
    Attached Images Attached Images

  2. #2
    Rocket's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    2,033
    Post Thanks / Like
    I can`t wait to see the Challenger. I bought my TA when I was 19 and I had just bought my truck about a year before. My mom told me to enjoy it while I could because when I have children things will change and I may not be able to do those things later. I hope I`m able to continue to be in a position to do things like I do but if not then I hope I can save enough to do at least something every now and then.

  3. #3
    RootsRadical's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    A few miles south of Detroit, MI
    Posts
    95
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Yep, it was the size. Had to crop `em. Here`s a couple pics of the new car. I can`t wait until Spring!
    Attached Images Attached Images

  4. #4
    BobbyG's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Rehoboth, MA
    Posts
    1,802
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Congratulations on the new Challenger SRT!!

    These are unbelievably gorgeous and some of the colors and options can make a grown man drool like a child.

    I`m really looking forward to seeing it.


    BobbyG

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    314
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    wow. nice. and black too. did they deliver it to your house? srt8... is that the most powerful challenger available?

  6. #6
    RootsRadical's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    A few miles south of Detroit, MI
    Posts
    95
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Thanks, guys. Yeah, it`s the biggest, most powerful engine Dodge offers - at least until they reintroduce the Viper. It`s a "392" or 6.4L. I drove about 2.5 hours to see the car and the dealer trailered it to my house the next day. I`ll try to post a few more pics later...including a few pics of the other Challenger I was looking at before this one. You won`t believe what the paint looked like!

    I gotta take my son to swimming in a minute but I will check back tonight or tomorrow and try to post those pics.

    -J

  7. #7
    CT3's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Posts
    805
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Nice choice, I love it! You got the 392, the best one! A chally 392 is in my future, probably 2 years from now, but that`s the car I want(unless I hit it big and get the cts-v coupe). I can`t wait until Spring when you show us some more pics.

  8. #8
    blk5.0's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    229
    Post Thanks / Like
    When I 1st heard they were coming out I always wanted te orange srt-8. There big cars feels like detailing a mini truck but I love them

  9. #9

    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    CTX
    Posts
    287
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Quote Originally Posted by RootsRadical View Post
    Yep, it was the size. Had to crop `em. Here`s a couple pics of the new car. I can`t wait until Spring!
    That is one VERY SWEET toy you got there, sure you`ll enjoy! Bet you`re telling yourself how well worth it, it was to wait.
    Current: 2015 Volvo S60 Platinum - Ember Black Metallic

    Past: 2011 Jaguar XF Premium - Ebony, Barley/Truffle

    Past: 2007 Celestial Blue Metallic C70 T5

    Past: 2005 Black Saphire Metallic S60 R

  10. #10
    rzatch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Posts
    1,789
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Congratulations on your new car it sure is nice looking. And good for you that the promise was kept and your finances were such that you could take advantage of it.

  11. #11
    rider9195's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Gardiner, NY
    Posts
    285
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Congrats on the new car! Your patience worked out for ya. Please tell me you got the 6 speed manual.

  12. #12
    AMG Classic Car Detailing Old Pirate's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Sunny Florida
    Posts
    11,199
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Congratulations on your new toy! I had to give up my L82 many years ago also. Love to see the Tripe Black Toy of yours in the spring after you spend some time with it this winter!
    AutopiaForums is the place to be.
    Remember to Shop Autopia-CarCare.com for your Detailing Needs!

  13. #13
    dansautodetailing.com Stokdgs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    NorCal.. Avatar = Swan Lake, Hallstatt, Austria
    Posts
    5,189
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Roots Radical _

    Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Beautiful, flawless, design and power !!!

    I was there when the original one came out, and this one is so much smoother and faster!!!

    Great job !!

    Dan F

  14. #14
    Just a regular guy Todd@RUPES's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Oviedo/Stuart Florida
    Posts
    15,278
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Congrats my friend! That thing is SWEET! It was my pleasure chatting with you the other night, I`m glad you pulled the trigger! You deserve it!

  15. #15

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    314
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Well I finally did it!

    Quote Originally Posted by RootsRadical View Post
    Thanks, guys. Yeah, it`s the biggest, most powerful engine Dodge offers - at least until they reintroduce the Viper. It`s a "392" or 6.4L. I drove about 2.5 hours to see the car and the dealer trailered it to my house the next day. I`ll try to post a few more pics later...including a few pics of the other Challenger I was looking at before this one. You won`t believe what the paint looked like!

    I gotta take my son to swimming in a minute but I will check back tonight or tomorrow and try to post those pics.

    -J
    you made a nice choice. is it going to be a garage queen? it would be a beautiful car to pass down generations.

 

 
Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. 4 oz. sample kit #6 finally will finally be put to good use
    By cwcad in forum Poorboy's World Forum
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 04-03-2010, 03:42 PM
  2. Finally I have a job
    By sal329 in forum Hot Tub
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 06-26-2009, 07:55 PM
  3. Finally, Finally, Finally! A McLaren F1!!!
    By Scottwax in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 04-02-2006, 04:23 PM
  4. Finally.....!!!!!!
    By delta in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 01-15-2006, 07:27 PM
  5. Finally tried out my BnB
    By wytstang in forum Poorboy's World Forum
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-07-2005, 05:49 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •