OUT AND ABOUT IN MY 2025 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA SCAT PACK DEALER LOT HUNT WITH THE MOPAR JUNKIE

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The reviewer takes the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack on a dealership hunt, primarily seeking new Durango GT Hemi and Ram 1500 Hemi trucks. While driving the Charger Daytona, the reviewer praises its smooth ride and instant acceleration, making merging easy. However, significant criticisms are leveled at the interior materials, which are deemed subpar for an $80,000 vehicle, and the "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" system, which is described as synthesized and lacking the feel of a true muscle car due to its single-gear operation and inability to rev while coasting. The reviewer also notes the car's weight (around 6,000 lbs) and its full-time AWD, preventing burnouts, leading to the conclusion that it's a capable GT car, not a true muscle car. The reviewer expresses strong disappointment with Dodge's current brand strategy, particularly the discontinuation of the Durango's V6 engine, which they see as a critical error given Dodge's declining sales, especially when compared to Chrysler's success with minivans. Despite the Charger Daytona's driving dynamics, the reviewer ultimately states it hasn't convinced them to buy another EV, preferring a "six-pack car" and lamenting the lack of customization and "soul" in EVs.