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Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 4/29/2008 10:18:33 AM    Atlanta29   Posts: 5 Joined: 1/29/2007 Status: offline I have Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab that gets about 14.5 mpg and am thinking about another Dodge to buy to drive back and forth to work. I am keeping my Dodge Ram but looking a Dodge Magnums, Chargers, Avengers and Calibers. Something better on gas but still a good car to have. I am thinking about a Magnum with a 3.5 L V6 or a Dodge Charger with a 3.5 L V6 mainly. Also looking at the other two cars. Anything I need to know before I get in front of the sharks at the car lots. Give me the Good, the Bad, the Ugly about these cars. I am really leaning towards a used Dodge Magnum 3.5L V6 (Black, Grey or Silver). One that someone has upgraded the wheels and tires on already. Post #: 1

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 4/29/2008 6:52:39 PM    Birdman Posts: 36 Joined: 7/18/2007 From: Braidwood, Illinois Status: offline I have an Magnum R/T and the only bad thing I can think about is its weight. Any of the other cars you mentioned are lighter and should offer slightly better mileage. The Magnum is a wagon, so it is more versatile than a Charger. (in reply to Atlanta29) Post #: 2

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 4/29/2008 8:26:00 PM    rgdawson   Posts: 10 Joined: 3/11/2007 Status: offline I have a Magnum RT and have driven the Charger.  The wagon is more veratile foir cargo.  OPn the other hand, the rear springs are a little more stiff on the Magnum because it must handle more weight.  Also a wagon will let in a little more wheel noise in the back than the sedan.  I do love my Magnum. _____________________________ '05 Dodge Magnum RT AWD, Mineral Gray, Hemi '08 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, Red Crystal Pearl, Hemi (in reply to Birdman) Post #: 3

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 5/2/2008 12:17:56 PM    Bassfishga   Posts: 2 Joined: 10/2/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the info keep it coming. Last night I stopped at a dealership to look at a Dodge Magnum. Usually sales people are on you like sharks. Well, I pulled in drove to where the Magnum was looked it over and got back in my car to leave. The gate was locked and closed. The next gate was locked and closed. Great now I am locked in the car lot. Call the dealership and one across the street owned by the same people. No answer. Had to call the police. 2 came out and then they had to call another one. One worked part time at the dealership and had a key to the gate. Said they had a new policy lock you in until you buy a car. (in reply to rgdawson) Post #: 4

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 5/2/2008 11:01:12 PM    cyclone429   Posts: 683 Joined: 3/25/2006 Status: offline  I am Also looking at a Magnum, I drove the R/T Version with the Hemi and I Relly like it, I'ts not as quick acceretion wise as I would have thought, ( not that it's slow ) and I'm most impressed with the ride and handeling, the wide tires may have a lot to do with this. Verry surprised to find the battery in the rear of the car, I have drvien a few SXT versions with the 3.5 and power wise thier ok, but I prefer the Hemi, I'm also looking for issues to look for in a high mileage car. (in reply to Bassfishga) Post #: 5

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 5/6/2008 11:39:32 AM    Wile C Posts: 84 Joined: 2/7/2006 Status: offline I think the Hemi gets better mpg's than the 3.5.  I have an R/T and took it in for detailing when I first got it and they let me use a (hate to even call it) a Charger w/a 3.5.  It used a significant amount of more gas than my Hemi.   The MDS really makes a difference if you keep your foot off of it.   I really couldn't believe how pathetic the mpg's are on the buick (oops I mean charger).  Sorry, I have an old school 73  Charger...Charger's are 2 doors not 4.  The new one looks retarded to me.  Ugh.  I put on a K&N cai and wow even better performance and mpg's.  I'm up to 360 hp now. (in reply to cyclone429) Post #: 6

RE: Thinking about a Used Dodge Magnum - 5/11/2008 10:08:10 PM    rtito20   Posts: 14 Joined: 1/9/2008 Status: offline i rent a 3.5 charger and i got whores mpg then my 5.7 hemi. i think because i was trying to drive it like if was  a hemi.  (in reply to Wile C) Post #: 7

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