Originally Posted by
mrobinso
Hey Metal,
Doesn't look like anyone ever responded to this ad, but I just wanted to ask you what your experience with the ownership of the Dodge Magnum SRT8 was (assuming the one you were selling back in January was yours).
I am seriously considering one of these as my next more "family" oriented cars for a number of reasons (e.g. values are low, high performance, fun to drive factor, wagon awesomeness, cargo factor, uniqueness, and compliment to my SRT6).
Did you like owning yours? Complaints? Positives?
Definitely would be interested in hearing your opinion.
Thanks.
Def buy one, you won't regret it! No major issues with these cars, some have problems with the outer tie rods going after about 40k miles but its an easy $30 fix. Mine just needed to be replaced at 74k miles. If you're shopping for modified RTs, the early build 05s tend to need the o-ring replaced on the tranny, but most people had them done under warranty when the TSB was issued.
I have an RT with SRT suspension and Hotchkis sways and it handles great! SRTs don't have MDS, but with my RT I get around 25mpg hwy.
If you go over to LXForums you should be able to find the car you're looking for.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.
Metal, is the SRT still available or did it sell? I assume it's gone based on the past tense used in your reply but there's a couple of current WTB ads on LXF.
Ed