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Chrysler is toying around with the concept of building a vehicle which may go where no Chrysler moniker has gone before it : on the raceway. Sure, there were stock Newports and Cordobas that have been raced, but nothing that was “pure race material” has ever worn a Chrysler label. Dodge yes, but Chrysler no. That will all change if the Firepower is built. Read on and let’s have a look at what this hot looking auto is all about.

The U.S. auto shows throughout 2005 featured a number of great looking concepts. One of the automobiles, a Chrysler Firepower, drew robust interest from visitors. Based on this shopper interest, the Firepower may go from concept to developing project if several DaimlerChrysler officers have their way.

Borrowing heavily from the Dodge Snake sport vehicle, the Firepower idea has the Corvette in its crosshairs. In fact, the Firepower is probably going to be a more sumptuous version of the Viper, borrowing its engine, transmission, and whole platform. As you know, the Snake also competes with the Corvette.

Depending on which schematics Chrysler decides to go with, the body itself may only be a little different to the Snake . However, the concept car obviously shows that the Firepower has its own skin, so it has still to be seen what the final ridicule up of the production version will look like.

Like the Rattlesnake , V10 power with 500+ hp will probably be standard with the Firepower. Beyond that, look for leather everything, a complex navigation and sound system, and real wood trim. Hey, for $80,000 you better get the real stuff!

We won’t know until this Spring whether the Firepower will see the light of day. DCX may decide the Firepower could nick more sales from the Viper than the Vette, leading to the project being cancelled. Still, if the right design is selected the Firepower would hold it’s own in a tough market and complement the Viper not compete against it.

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Blogs, car shows have been hyping up the tenet Dodge Challenger to the point at which you would think the auto is nearly prepared to roll off a DCX production line. To assert that the prototype is being well received is an understatement — quite honestly if the Challenger was available for sale today the list would be many months long. Such is the clamor for a retro vehicle that takes its styling cues right from the ’71 Challenger.

As it now stands, the car will be built as DaimlerChrysler has given its blessing to the new Challenger. Still, the Challenger is more than 3 years from being manufactured as it is certain to be released some time during 2009 as a 2010 model. Yes, the wait will be hard for most but if the hype equals the performance, then the wait will certainly be worth your while.

Some folk are against the whole retro vehicle revolution. Citing that Detroit must reach back in time to make relevant cars is an affidavit to the each automaker’s woes. On the contrary, I suspect the many revived models now being planned or already on our streets is a clear affidavit to Detroit finally listening to its customers: we need vehicles that are uniquely styled and we’d like them to perform precisely the way you may say they’re going to perform. No fake hood scoops, no heralded model name slapped on a car that pales compared to the first. No, we don’t want you to build the first model we need you to build the original model better. Take the styling cues and run with them and incorporate modern technology to improve on the original design. That is all we ask.

So, just what can enthusiasts expect when they take delivery of their Challenger? Well, like I announced the car is still in the planning stages, but what I have gleaned from assorted sites is the following information:

Modified Platform — If you like the Mercedes based LX platform now used to run the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger then the LY platform will suit you too. DCX is intending to change the LX platform for its next generation of autos and the LY based Challenger will be one of many autos built on it. Some have advised the LY will be the LX on steroids, whatever that means.

Did Someone Say Hemi? — Every Mopar product of importance will have optional Hemi power and the Challenger is not an exception. Expect a V6 to be standard with the optional Hemi V8 for performance versions of the auto. Some have suggested the the 425 h.p. SRT 6.1L V8 will also be made available for the Challenger.

Ragtop Regalia — Chrysler asserts the Sebring will be its only convertible offering, but that leaves Dodge dealers without a soft top car to market [other than the Viper, of course]. Despite this bit of info, look for a Challenger convertible to show up 1 or 2 years after the car’s debut. Heck, if DCX does not want to build one then O.E.M coach builders will do the job for them. You can bet that Dodge dealers will make these arrangements if DCX doesn’t.

Yes, the Challenger won’t be in new car showrooms any time shortly. For those among us waiting with “baited breath” we’re going to have to console ourselves with the numerous blogs, sites, and auto shows hyping the car. Apart from that, just imagine your shiny new Challenger stopped at a traffic light with a Mustang on one side and a Camaro on the other side….

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The new Magnum is a great looking car that may get your neighbors talking as you rumble around the block. The unique styling of the Magnum will also attract gawkers in the shape of 18-22 years old fellows pointing for their friends to “check that out”. And a few people will approach you as you are filling up the gas tank to ask, “Does it actually have a Hemi?”, with only an imprecise idea that it somehow makes the auto better.

The Magnum is offered with many various engine sizes (either a 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder ) with your decision of h.p. Output of 190, 250, 340 and 425. The cost of the vehicle also corresponds with the engine size starting at $30,345 to the pricey STR-8 model for $37,320. A huge part of the mystique around this auto is the Hemi engine. The Hemi is short for hemispherical combustion chamber, which creates better fuel burning and allows larger valves for better airflow. Fundamentally , it produces more power than an engine with its displacement would routinely produce. ( there also are also drawbacks to the Hemi, and is why it’s not the sole engine that Chrysler produces).

The interior of the automobile looks much dearer than you’d be expecting for the cost of the Magnum. Since Mercedes bought Chrysler, the Dodge vehicles I’ve sampled have had a pointy improvement in interior quality. While on the road, the auto is very solid and the seats are comfy even on long highway runs.

As much as I like the looks, after driving it a bit I really have to question the design concept that the Magnum offers. It’s a station lorry built to move plenty of people and a large amount of stuff. But mating this with a robust engine with the taught racing-like suspension is uncomfortable for both. It is like having a Corvette tow a little trailer, and you are in the trailer and the Corvette driver is 15 years-old, pushing the auto to its limits. (Only an actual Corvette has a way more cushty suspension than the Magnum ). Even driving on smooth roads, the steering is very darty and tough to control. And with a large car, all that weaving and road feedback is exaggerated for the passengers and everything you have stored in the back.

I like having a navigation system, but figuring out how to use it with the wheel controls made me frequently refer to the user’s manual. In spite of the high h.p. and low-end torque I played with when starting from a full stop, the RT model I drove averaged 20 Miles per gallon on the higway.

What I presume to be the target audience for this auto, those 18-22 year-old guys that I discussed, will likely love this automobile. And as much as I love driving sports cars, the darty steering and pointy suspension make it too uncomfortable without any impressive payoff. The 0-60 sprint is fun for a little while, but I’d pass on buying a Magnum as a daily driving vehicle.

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Choosing a warranty plan is more than just deciding whether you want to go directly through an online provider or accept an offer from your dealership. Auto extended warranties come in many coverage levels, with some covering wear and tear or overheating, while others cover only mechanical breakdowns. You may have heard of “bumper to bumper” coverage before, but what does it all mean? What is necessary and what is just fluff? Before you buy, be sure to iron out the details so you don’t become one of the court claims.

You may be wondering, “Do I need to purchase a warranty plan, or will I be covered by my car manufacturer’s warranty?” In some cases, people have purchased two-year extended warranty coverage only to find that they had already been covered just fine by their manufacturer. According to the consumer site CarSmart.com, the best coverage is on high-end luxury sports cars, like Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Rolls-Royces, which are covered until 999,999 miles.

At the next tier, you’re covered for five years (or 60,000 miles) if you drive a Mitsubishi, Kia, Infiniti or Hyundai. You’re covered four years (or 50,000) miles if you have an Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Hummer, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagon or Volvo.

You may want to consider purchasing an additional warranty if you’re rough on your mid-range vehicle or if you buy a lower range vehicle from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Saturn, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Ford, Mercury, Nissan, Pontiac, Suzuki, Scion or Subaru (whose manufacturer warranties only cover 3 years or 36,000 miles.) If you drive a 2008 or later GM model, then you’ll be covered for 100,000 miles or five years.

Sometimes when you purchase an automobile, you receive an “in-house” warranty plan. This means that you’re entitled to some free maintenance and repairs, but only if you come back to the dealership to have the work done. Coverage varies significantly, but should cover major components like the engine, transmission, axles and drive train. It’s a good idea to have the salesperson list what is and isn’t covered for you before you purchase the extended warranty coverage. Sometimes dealers call their plans the “50/50 warranty,” which means the dealer garage charges for parts and labor, then you pay 50% of the total invoice and the garage covers the other half. 50/50 warranties are considered to be a fair deal and the “in house” plans sometimes throw in routine oil changes as an added incentive, which may be a good deal if you live close by.

Before you choose a warranty plan, sit down and honestly think out your long and short term strategies. How are you planning to save for routine maintenance and car repairs? How long will it take you to pay off your loan? After paying their lender off, some people continue to set that money aside in a general fund to save for repairs. Others invest in a bank CD or a money market investment account to save over the long term. Or it may be in your advantage to buy the extended warranty coverage. Common breakdowns include: four-wheel drive differential and transfer case (with an average repair cost of $1,100), the air conditioner and heater system ($700), the brake system ($350), the cooling system ($465), drive axles and differentials ($500-$1,000), electrical systems ($800), engine failure ($2,000), fuel system ($500) and steering system ($600). Do your homework and see what problems are most commonly associated with your particular make and model, then devise a reasonable plan.

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