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Hello.

I do not own a Dodge yet, but thinking about, looking into, and researching a possible 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Coupe purchase in the next few weeks. I think I prefer a 6-speed.

Will use this site and others to learn more about this car before I make up my mind.

Looking for good info on prices, incentives and info on the 6.4l engine internals. Crank construction, rod and piston construction (forged/cast?) and general info on reliability, and the same goes for the rest of the car, drivetrain (including manual and automatic transmissions), diff.

If I buy the car then I'll be looking for info on doing some of my own servicing: oil/filter changes, replacing the engine air filter and cabin air filter, brake fluid flush/bleed, etc.

Among other vehicles (not really worth mentioning), I've owned a '96 Mustang GT, '01 Camaro Z28, '06 GTO, and currently own two Porsches. Looking to possibly replace the Porsches with just one Challenger.

Also, how are these cars treated at the dealer? I had a real problem with my GTO getting taken out on tech lunch breaks for a spirited test ride that got to the point I had to trade the car in or I would have been faced with replacing clutch, tires, tranny/diff due to the all the abuse the GM/Pontiac techs heaped upon the car.
 

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Welcome from AZ.I would think abuse by service people would not be determined by car model rather by dealer management or lack thereof.
 

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Agree it is a dealer management issue but my experience with my GTO was the car brought out the beast in techs with access to it. I had this problem several times and had to give up on the car when it appeared dealers local to my area couldn't be trusted with the car.

If a 6.0l 400hp V8 is tempting to a tech or the lot rat who shuffles cars around and does donuts and burnouts to the amusement of the onlooking techs I have to wonder what kind of temptation a 6.4l V8 with 485hp is going to offer?
 

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