I drove a Honda Civic for 17 years. I bought it new in 1993 and it was my primary driver for 15 years until I bought a new Accord in 2008. For the last 2 years I owned it, the Civic kept trying to commit autocide after I failed to take the hints that it was "time". Finally, after it failed it's final emissions test and I started worrying that the damned thing was old enough to start asking about college, I took it out for a "ride in the country" (OK, I really just sold it to the State of California for $1000).
But it was DAMNED nice not having a car payment for over a decade. Got to travel (a lot) and spend my money on things other than cars. The new Accord reset my priorities and actually prepared me for Challenger ownership in terms of how I plan to take care of my current pride and joy for the long haul. The R/T was my planned purchase from the start. The SRT8 is awesome, but I don't need it unless I'm heavy into bragging rights or plan to start some serious street racing.
So I'm not going to worry that my Challenger is a second or two slower getting to 60 mph than an SRT8. I get there fast enough as it is without getting me into trouble. After all, my Civic used to take 9+ seconds LOL. I really bought it for the gawker factor and the way I feel when I drive her. This is my last planned irresponsible, indulgent splurge before retirement and I'm going to enjoy the ride