what would you do....
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what would you do....
Currently have a '00 and '67 'verts.
My daily is a '14 Grand Cherokee SRT.
Jeep is coming out with a hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee next year ... so... I'm debating between selling the Cherokee and getting the hellcat... or, keeping the Cherokee, selling the '00 and picking up a c7 (selling the 00 will probably get me a portion of the downpayment for the c7).
I leaning towards the hellcat, because I hardly use the c5 these days -- young kids and a two-seater don't really mix, and any "me" time I get is typically spent in my '67. I use the GC all the time.
My daily is a '14 Grand Cherokee SRT.
Jeep is coming out with a hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee next year ... so... I'm debating between selling the Cherokee and getting the hellcat... or, keeping the Cherokee, selling the '00 and picking up a c7 (selling the 00 will probably get me a portion of the downpayment for the c7).
I leaning towards the hellcat, because I hardly use the c5 these days -- young kids and a two-seater don't really mix, and any "me" time I get is typically spent in my '67. I use the GC all the time.
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Hellcat anything is sweet. It would be a tough decision if I had to make it. Of course, I'm a Chrysler fan from 'way back. My Corvette is the first really drive-able Chevy I've owned for more than a few months and I've never owned a Ford. I'd trade it tomorrow for a another nice Challenger R/T or Charger R/T Super Track Pack (I've owned both), not to mention a Hellcat. But that's just me...
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Hellcat anything is sweet. It would be a tough decision if I had to make it. Of course, I'm a Chrysler fan from 'way back. My Corvette is the first really drive-able Chevy I've owned for more than a few months and I've never owned a Ford. I'd trade it tomorrow for a another nice Challenger R/T or Charger R/T Super Track Pack (I've owned both), not to mention a Hellcat. But that's just me...
decisions, decisions.... I gotta say though that 0-60 in an estimated 3.7 seconds, with a back seat, cargo area, and kid friendly ...
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Not being bias but id definitely go with the C7
The Hellcat Jeep would be cool....but, its still just a jeep Cherokee, doesn't really "do it" for me.
The C7 has plenty of power along with so many other factors, easy choice for me
The Hellcat Jeep would be cool....but, its still just a jeep Cherokee, doesn't really "do it" for me.
The C7 has plenty of power along with so many other factors, easy choice for me
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Looks like a cat of some type....
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For your stated needs, go with the Hellcat. It's still going to be a fun vehicle that will meet the family requirements. You'll still have the '67 for your Vette fix.
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And fwiw, the grand Cherokee may actually be faster than the challenger or charger ... they're having massive problems keeping traction.
anyway, this has been fun and all speculative... it all depends on our friends at jeep-- and how much they plan on charging for that beast.
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The one and only thing that turned me off is the weight of them, at 4300 pounds they weight more then my large V8 sedan
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