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The most significant surprise was the decreased mileage --according to the sticker--from the 19/27 of the RWD to 17/24 for the AWD. Still reasonable compared to an SUV. Pricing was spot on with what was mentioned in the previous post.
On the features, options & package group sales info for the Dodge Magnum the RT AWD model includes ESP. You might want to double check this with your dealer. When did you order your RT AWD? I ordered mine the end of July and I am still waiting. The excitement is killing me.
Is this on a track or on the street, if it's the street the Subaru owners probably know better than to race on the street.... Keep it on the track....
-mike
-mike
The closest subie to a magnum would be the 2005 Legacy GT wagon. It has a 2.5L H4 Turbo putting out 250hp/250+ lbs torque and weighs in around 3100lbs IIRC. It's a bit smaller and nibbler than the Magnum. Milage is a bit higher though.
-mike
-mike
-mike
-mike
That's not how the MDS works. It will not be working harder in 4cyl mode. The split-second that more power is necessary than the 4cyls can provide, it switches back to all eight cylinders. The 4cyl mode is only going to be running during slower speeds, coasting, etc, basically anytime the car only needs the power of the 4cy.
http://www.kbb.com/VehicleJPegs/BTDOMAGRT051.JPG
Turns out, the roof rack makes a loud whiney noise even at moderate speeds around town. I wonder how the MOPAR removable roof rack does.
I hope Chrysler fixes this glitch soon.
"By continuously driving all wheels, the new all-wheel-drive system provides excellent cornering balance and traction under all driving conditions. Combined with standard features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction Control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and Emergency Brake Assist, performance and stability are outstanding in the new AWD members of the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300 lineup."
I too thought it may not be included. Happy to be wrong in this case...
Info from DC tends to show up here before elsewhere and the pictures are all high res. You also can get a really good feel for how they are positioning things within their lineup and what new products will be released in the short (6 months-ish) term.
Getting back to your question, there is no mention of 0-60 times. I know that on my FWD '04 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp-G I can burn the front tires all the way through first gear with 260hp even with traction control (albeit a very level-handed traction control). Given the 340hp from the 5.7 and 425hp (???) from the 6.1 in the SRT8 my opinion is that to enjoy the full benefit of the power you simply need AWD or the ESP will force you to be a little (OK alot) more gentle on your initial take-off.
That's my $0.02, but the site is really cool. You'll ber glad you went.
"Chrysler 300/300C
Dodge Magnum
Lead Time 8-10
(XRV) Rear seat video system production delayed until 2/1/05
(EER) 2.7L engine and (TWH) tire w/o (BNB) electronic stability production delayed until 9/27/04
(PRH) Inferno Red with (GTS) heated mirrors on hold - TBD
(PYG) Linen Gold has a Job #1 of 9/27/04
300 Touring AWD model has a Job #1 of 11/15/04
300C AWD model has a Job #1 of 11/15/04
Magnum SXT AWD model w/ (XAP) adjustable pedal and (JPR) power seat has a Job #1 of 9/20/04
(ALZ) Dodge Special Edition has a Job #1 of 10/4/04
(TWJ) Tires w/ (4DS) all-wheel drive has a Job #1 of 10/4/04
(AFB) Comfort/Convenience Group has a Job #1 of 11/29/04
LXCX48 SRT-8 AWD model has a Job #1 of 1/10/05 "
- Ray
Hoping to drive an SRT-8 AWD next year . . .
http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/dodge-charger.html
RWD SXT - 3896
AWD SXT - 4164
RWD RT - 4125
RWD RT - 4339
I guess I was referring to the drag-strip. It might shave .5 off the 1/4 mile, I dunno. Then again, it might hook up better and actually be close to the RWD. My point was, it likely won't be noticeable for typical driving. I have owned several Quattro Audis and they don't feel slower or bulkier than the FWD versions.
I don't know how much drag there would be, but anytime you have additional axles there's going to be additional power lost. As I said before, it probably will be very slight difference.
$2,000 sounds about right. It will likely be worth $2,000 more than the RWD version for many years, so that's not a major cost unless you keep the thing forever.
I really haven't looked into the AWD system too closely. I just know if I buy a Magnum, it will have it.
-mike
As far as the test drive is concerned, I really liked it. And, surprisingly, my wife thought it was just a fantastic car. I will strongly consider an unoptioned RT in the near future...hopefully had for around $30k.
Question for those with RTs, I noticed that the SXT and Base both don't have folding mirrors, do the RTs have them? If they don't this car will quickly drop off my list of future new cars
-mike
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-mike
Half of Ohio is flat and has fairly mild winters, the other is the foot-hills of the Appalacian mountains and can get some wild weather.
Big wide tires, lots of power, and RWD are not good combos for slippery roads!