2009 LX and LY models: Features and Changes

[Normgarry]

I believe Chrysler should make the following features STANDARD.

#1 Fog Lamps
#2 Steering wheel controls
#3
a harness that allows swapping of NAVIGATION RADIO'S with the regular RADIO


I bought a 2006 Limited Edition at a STEAL of a DEAL and I spent $250 installing Fog Lamps and was shocked to find out I couldn't add the steering wheel with controls on it.

Most people who buy a 2.7 want a sensible car - rather than the Hemi guzzler.

My friend got a 5.7 and that damn thing used gas like you wouldn't believe back when gas was $2.87 for Middle grade. Now that gas is $3.80 I want no part of the Hemi unless I was using it to race people for money. And if that was the case, I'd get the 6.1 rather than the 5.7.

[JeDiHemi]

Originally Posted by Normgarry

I believe Chrysler should make the following features STANDARD.

#1 Fog Lamps
#2 Steering wheel controls
#3
a harness that allows swapping of NAVIGATION RADIO'S with the regular RADIO


I bought a 2006 Limited Edition at a STEAL of a DEAL and I spent $250 installing Fog Lamps and was shocked to find out I couldn't add the steering wheel with controls on it.

Most people who buy a 2.7 want a sensible car - rather than the Hemi guzzler.

My friend got a 5.7 and that damn thing used gas like you wouldn't believe back when gas was $2.87 for Middle grade. Now that gas is $3.80 I want no part of the Hemi unless I was using it to race people for money. And if that was the case, I'd get the 6.1 rather than the 5.7.

well, the reason most ppl get the 5.7 is because they do want to save on gas somewhat, and they still want the power of the Hemi when needed. tests have shown that if your friend would lay off the gas a little and drive sensibly sometimes, especially on the highway, the Hemi does 22-24mpg and so does the V6 models... that's what i got when i did my daily commute, and it would only drop down to 18 or 19mpg when i took it out and raced with ppl, but these are in stock settings...

if i use superchips to change to performance settings, then i undoubtedly get 10-12mpg without even trying... but, that's because the shift points are more agressive and you are always at a higher rpm level...

the problem i have with the V6's is that chrysler failed in many reliability tests with the V6 models because they were skimpy on costs when it came to them to get the prices down. so, i thought i was getting more bang (pun intended) for my buck with the Hemi 5.7, and i would not have been able to afford a 6.1 as a daily rider.

now, to deal with the gas hike, i have a civic hybrid (42-48mpg) and i put princess in the garage and only bring her out a couple times a week... i really treat her more like royalty now... heh... so, i don't have to compromise the way i drive her anymore. i still love my 5.7, and i don't regret a thing about it.

i will be in the market for a 6.4 challenger if they make one for 2010 as rumored.... we'll see what happens though...