Sometimes you need a HEMI
mantis
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So yesterday I dropped off my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SV. I'm very happy to see it go.
I picked up a brand new 2017 Dodge Durango R/T and man is it awesome.
Going back to a normal shifting transmission is something to cherish. The CVT things suck and I don't ever want to own another one.
I'm also very happy to get away from the V6 world. Nothing like having a V8 under the hood especially if it's a HEMI LOL. The difference in sound alone is enough to make a man feel like a man again.
Once I put some real miles on it I'll post a review. Right now I'm just proud to drive something with American Muscle.
I picked up a brand new 2017 Dodge Durango R/T and man is it awesome.
Going back to a normal shifting transmission is something to cherish. The CVT things suck and I don't ever want to own another one.
I'm also very happy to get away from the V6 world. Nothing like having a V8 under the hood especially if it's a HEMI LOL. The difference in sound alone is enough to make a man feel like a man again.
Once I put some real miles on it I'll post a review. Right now I'm just proud to drive something with American Muscle.
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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I like the clean lines of that ride!!
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“I love songs about horses, railroads, land, Judgment Day, family, hard times, whiskey, courtship, marriage, adultery, separation, murder, war, prison, rambling, damnation, home, salvation, death, pride, humor, piety, rebellion, patriotism, larceny, determination, tragedy, rowdiness, heartbreak and love. And Mother. And God.” ~ Johnny Cash
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Sometimes you have something but don't know what you have.
In 1963 at the age of 17 and in high school, I was given a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible exactly like the one in the picture below.
I worked at a large grocery store in Bremen Georgia after high school each day. The car was given to me by the owner of the store so I could drive the 10-12 miles from school to the grocery store.
The car had push buttons to operate the transmission, and of all things the factory 392 HEMI engine. The car was beautiful and it was FUN! The big negative was at times the engine just would not start. Wait an hour and it would start right up. No mechanic could ever determine the problem. I kept the car for about two years and sold it for $600.
Harry / Marietta Georgia
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the substitution of politics for existence is the supreme betrayal of the subjective otherness of man.
Hairless Emo Men Inside?
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Mind if I ask what year?
My 2014 gets 18-20mpg in mixed driving and has surprised me with 25+ consistently on the highway with a max average of 29mpg on a trip to Kansas City and back in colder weather.
I also stay around 18-20 while towing a 3800lb trailer.
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
2. JM Labs Electra 920.1; Parasound JC2 and JC5; Sony HAP-Z1ES; Marantz SA8004 SACD; Music Hall MMF7 and Acoustech phono pre; PS Audio P1000; MIT S1 Cables
3. Polk LSiM703; Anthem Pre-2L SE; Parasound A21; Sony 48" 4K TV; Wyred4Sound DAC 2; Oppo 203; Squeezebox Touch; PS Audio Power Director 4.7; MIT S3 cables
Other; S60'S, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
There are three things that give a man a false sense of courage, a keyboard, alcohol and a firearm.
Motorhead, 4.12.20
tonyb said " but even socialists can do a good thing here and there
the substitution of politics for existence is the supreme betrayal of the subjective otherness of man.
The Durango is coming out with a SRT for 2018, I'm gonna sweat that like no other.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
ALL DAY!!! Its a R/T package Durango Black Top edition
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
Sweet! Glad they did a makeover, they ruint them for a while trying to sell em to soccer moms.
I disabled, I am the South Carolina woman who gouged her eyes out on meth.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
It is absolutely incredible. I have had it for over a week now and love just about every single thing about it. There are a very few things I don't care for but they don't even compare to the disappointment I had with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2017 updated model.
So what I don't care for on it is the following.
1) The damn shifter. Yes it's fine to shift from Park to Reverse to drive, that isn't the issue at all as I have paddle shifters and they ROCK!!! But the issue is where the hell do I put my hand? I don't always drive with both hands on the wheel banging out gears, I usually drive around in ECO mode back and forth to work, stores etc. It's only when I feel ornery I switch to SPORTS MODE and start banging gears with the Paddles. I find myself looking for somewhere to rest my right hand. I just sit it on my leg or let it hang off the center glove box which goes into issue 2.
2) The center Glove box is a bit small. Not just the storage but the actual size of it in width. For 2 people to rest their arms on you just have enough room. The Pathfinder had a much wider center arm rest which is one of the things I liked better about that vehicle( One of the ONLY things).
3) Actual Dashboard Glove box. It's also tiny. Much smaller then you would expect. The Pathfinder had a damn Snow Shovel size glove box which was nice you could put just about anything you wanted in it with room to spare. This one I have to limit what i put in there as basically not much will fit. I guess not having any clutter is nice not to mention keeping the weight down on the vehicle for better 1/4 mile ET's LOL.
4) GPS, it's like basically any other Garmin or stand alone unit. Very annoying to setup a place to go as it stakes much longer then lets say Apple , Google or any Waza or any other Phone GPS. I can get them loaded in seconds when it takes minutes to get somewhere on the 8.4 touch screen GPS standard in the the R/T model.
5) The Beats Audio system. As claimed by Doge this is supposed to be a Premium Audio system with 500+ watts blah blah blah. IMO it doesn't sound any better then most audio systems I have heard in higher end vehicles. I think it's much better then the Pathfinders audio system but nothing to brag about. It's average to me.
I really don't mind it that much but from the hype from Dodge and all the claims how awesome it is, I expected a better sounding system.
Thats all I have to complain about on this Truck other then that everything else is amazing. The Air conditioned seat is just flat out amazing. If you ever have the ability to get that feature, go for it. It's worth every single penny they charge. Nothing better then air going through your crack on a hot summer day LOL. It's so damn cool LOL.
The seats are comfortable but firm like sports seats are supposed to be. I love how they feel and for longer rides they really feel great. The Napa Leather is very nice and the R/T in the seats just looks PIMP LOL.
The Engine is just scary at times. When I first got it it felt like it was holding back. Now that I just turned 400 miles it feels like it's starting to open up. You have to be careful Passing people especially if you already doing like 60-65 mph. I went to pass this older man who was Sunday driving on the turnpike at around 60mph I passed him and moved into the same lane and looked down and I was doing 100 mph in seconds. Thats crazy as it didn't feel like I was going that fast. WOW this thing picks up at highway speeds.
Having the ability to change the way the steering feels is crazy. It has normal mode, Comfort model and then Sports mode. Never guess what mode I like the best????
Anyway if anyone is looking for a SUV I strongly suggest checking out the new Dodge Durango. You don't need the R/T like I got as the V6 is very nice and plenty of power for most people. I think it's rated like 295HP for that engine. But I needed a V8 for my own personal reasons as I'm so sick and tired of driving V6 sissy **** vehicles. I would rather drive a Charger R/T or Scat Pack but that doesn't make any sense right now as I need to use the back for cargo at times. Owning a house demands IMO a truck or SUV.
The Damn Scat Pack Charger was cheaper then my truck and had a better lease program but again didn't make any sense to own a car as my daily driver. So with the R/T package it's like having a Truck and sports car all in one. It's so nice.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.