I agree the five speed is okay. I would like the eight speed as well but it didn't stop me from buying the 2012 SRT. I don't think it will available until at least 2014. The 6.4 has plenty of torque so you won't feel the lack of gearing as much as you would in the 5.7 liter engines. Having the sport mode available makes the trans much more responsive. Gas mileage is very good such a large and powerful car.
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I'll provide some feedback after my drive this coming Saturday. I come from a home-grown Ford V8 background so this is a big decision for me. The SRT8 is much better equipped than the local Ford and Holden (GM) offerings so if feels at least half decent on the road I reckon I could be swayed.
You're going to love the car man. I traded in my '08 Shelby GT500 for my 2012 300 SRT8 and haven't looked back. I've owned everything from Subaru STi to BMW M3 to F-150 Lightning to Mazda6, and my 300 is the best car I owned, followed closely by the Jeep SRT8 we also have!
My 300 does not have the "foligno" leather option, nor would I care to pay an additional $2500 for it. But the Black Chrome package was WELL worth the money. Couldn't be happier with my color combo and the interior is gorgeous without all the extra leather.
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Let us know how the test drive goes. I would think you have some nice roads down under where you could open her up. Don't you guys have a fairly large rivalry between Ford and GM? Cheers.
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The ride is great! I'm still breaking in the motor so just enjoying the ride for now. I have the leather interior and see some spots where it's wrinkled, I'll wait and see if it smoothens itself out. I wouldn't have opted for the leather but it came with car and a great deal. The red interior is nice as well, it breaks up the black when you have a black exterior with black chrome package.
I'll definitely come back at the weekend after the drive and let you know how it went. Have to be a bit careful as we have a lot of speed cameras and marked/unmarked police cars plus mobile speed cameras.
There is a strong rivalry between Ford (the Blue side) and Holden (the Red side) mainly through the V8 Supercars racing series. I had a Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) GT-P, based on the 2002 BA Ford Falcon. I just recently sold it, that was a terrific car. It had a 5.4L "Boss" engine rated at 290kW; a lot 9 years ago.
I do a lot of research before taking the plunge but I got to admit these new 300 SRT8's seem to be a lot of car for the money and tick a lot of the boxes for me for what I'm after.
The ride is great! I'm still breaking in the motor so just enjoying the ride for now. I have the leather interior and see some spots where it's wrinkled, I'll wait and see if it smoothens itself out. I wouldn't have opted for the leather but it came with car and a great deal. The red interior is nice as well, it breaks up the black when you have a black exterior with black chrome package.
You prompted me to double-check break in procedures for our cars! As I thought, there really isn't much of one. In fact, the manual says to give it some WOT every so often as part of good break in!
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
I can't even pronounce " Poltrona Frau ( Foligno )", and I don't want to. So here are a few pics I have of the "Premium Leather Package". I know a few members are aromatically driving their 2nd Gen around town with this package, so (let's see if this works) I double dog dare you to "TRUMP" these pics. I want to see how deep you can jam your finger into the "upgraded" floormat, I want to see a HI-RES pic of your favorite stitch in the dashboard. Whatever, your interior is the S#!T,, show it off !
I know there are arguments about the cost. However, for my taste, this is one of the nicest vehicle interiors in this price range.
You prompted me to double-check break in procedures for our cars! As I thought, there really isn't much of one. In fact, the manual says to give it some WOT every so often as part of good break in!
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
Since I only drive it on the weekends, I have about 270 miles on her now. I do vary my speed on the freeway, get up to 80mph then drop down then repeat if traffic allows. I think the main thing is you don't actually go WOT and especially not hard from a take off.
Since I only drive it on the weekends, I have about 270 miles on her now. I do vary my speed on the freeway, get up to 80mph then drop down then repeat if traffic allows. I think the main thing is you don't actually go WOT and especially not hard from a take off.
Drive it how you want it to perform, but you are already well past the optimal break-in range which is the first 25-50 miles. WOT doesn't hurt it after the motor is warmed up, in fact it helps(especially lifting off the throttle right after a WOT), and after the first few heating and cooling cycles on the diff. and rear end, you really don't need to baby that either.
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-BT catch can, skip shift eliminator, K & N drop in, BB's resonater delete, Jet 180 t-stat, ceramic tint/clear bra
13.56@104.38 DA 7170 - that's 12.33@114.45 corrected!!!
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