http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/ Autoblog Comments for Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy: Driving the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/STOP MAKE MORE CARS THAT WE CAN'T DRIVE DO TO GAS PRICE'S

MAKE A CAR WITH A 15GAL TANK THAT GETS 50 MILES - 80 MILES TO THE GALLON.

THAT IS THE 2ED REASON PEOPLE AREN'T BUYING CARS SUV AND ALL THAT WE WOULD RATHER TAKE THE BUS ....]]>Apr 30th 2008 4:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
and if people want to pay for the gas, what's wrong with having a car that they'll enjoy instead of some boering hybrid?]]>Apr 30th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 4:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
I can't ride a bus to work, it's 25 miles away. I drive a truck, but thanks to a little research before my purchase I get 27mpg. What if I made twice what I do now and wanted a fun car to burn around in? The Challenger is a very tempting option, and I continue to commute to work almost every day in my little truck while the beast comes out for weekend jaunts.

CAFE only ensures that if someone wants an "entertainment vehicle" it's not available. Of course, all the enviro-nuts don't care, they think everyone should be issued a government-standard Prius and damn anyone who thinks differently.]]>Apr 30th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
Screw non-enthusiasts trying to tell us what to drive, I think it's rediculous that the "weekend racer", or whatever you want to call it, it in danger.]]>Apr 30th 2008 5:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
'I may be crazy, but here is an idea.
Please make cars that reflect the current state of gas prices.

I would prefer cars that have 15 gallon tanks that are able to achieve 50 to 80 mpg. Despite the fact that they may be overkill for the average consumer who is happy with 30 mpg.

People would probably rather ride a bus than buy an expensive car that will get poor gas mileage, despite numerous affordable, frugal options that are already available to sane consumers that operate with a level head rather than emotion when purchasing a vehicle.'

Edited for moronic statements, diction and font.]]>Apr 30th 2008 5:25PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 5:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
That isn't necessarily true. The vehicles currently on the CAFE hit list, like the Challenger, fail the CAFE test not because they're fun and stylish, but because they're massive gas-guzzlers.

There's a reason the Ford Mustang doesn't get hit as bad by CAFE. It's the same weight as other midsize cars with a lot more engine. 18 mpg may not be anyone's idea of "efficient", but it's better than the Challenger's 15, and it'll probably run rings around the Challenger too, including in 1/4 mile times for around $15,000 less.

Don't get me wrong--I like big trucks and muscle cars as much as the next guy. But they don't have to get atrocious fuel economy like the Challenger does. The Dodge's fuel efficiency comes from a hefty curb weight that not only reduces efficiency, but makes the car slower and less agile. That's hardly what I'd consider fun.]]>Apr 30th 2008 5:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 6:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
I'm sure his comments were meant well. But you can bet your last dollar he'll proof-read and ease off of those caps before he sends anything else!
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To be honest, there are times when I wish I had a hybrid for all the bumper to bumper to traffic, but it'd hate to drive one for everyday.

If it's about whose is biggest, then cars moot point. I have a friend who has an evo IX and now a 335 coupe and he still strikes out with the opposite sex. He can't stop talking about those cars though...]]>Apr 30th 2008 7:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/
yea, gas prices have risen, but it's still cheaper than water!
fact: if you buy individual bottles of water, you're paying more per gallon for your water than you are for your gasoline.]]>Apr 30th 2008 10:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/May 1st 2008 1:13AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/May 1st 2008 6:34AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/May 1st 2008 9:06AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 4:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 5:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/Apr 30th 2008 5:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy-driving-the-dodge-challe/The challenger is almost as cool as the viper-yet it is within the reach of most people.

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