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Car Enthusiast

Automotive enthusiast and modifier

Spirit Animal: Dodge Challenger/Charger
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Power
400+ Horsepower
Shift
Manual Available
Sound
V8 Exhaust Note
Heritage
Iconic American Muscle

Is this you?

You have opinions about exhaust notes and you share them freely.
A manual transmission is a feature, not a compromise.
You modify, maintain, or obsess over at least one vehicle.
Horsepower, handling, and driving experience are what get you excited.
Not quite you? See related lifestyles

About This Driver

You can identify an engine by sound alone, and your browser history is 90% forums and dyno charts.


Top 8 Used Performance Cars for Automotive enthusiast and modifier

  1. #1  |  Dodge Challenger

    Same body shape from 2008 through 2023. Hemi V8 options from the 5.7 R/T to the supercharged 6.2 Hellcat.

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  2. #2  |  Dodge Charger

    Four-door version on the same rear-drive platform as the Challenger. Same Hemi V8 options across the lineup.

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  3. #3  |  Ford Mustang

    5.0 Coyote V8 with manual or automatic. Largest aftermarket parts catalog of any modern performance car.

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  4. #4  |  Chevrolet Camaro

    6.2 V8 on GM's Alpha platform. Magnetic Ride Control available on 1LE and 2SS trims. Sharper handling than the Mustang or Challenger.

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  5. #5  |  Nissan 370Z

    3.7 V6 with a six-speed manual through its 2020 final year. Pure rear-drive sports car character at affordable used prices.

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  6. #6  |  Toyota GR Supra

    2020+ uses the BMW B58 turbocharged inline-six. One of the most tunable engines in modern performance.

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  7. #7  |  BMW M2

    Smallest M car. Rear-drive with a turbo inline-six. The driver's-car answer in the M lineup.

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  8. #8  |  Pontiac GTO

    2004-2006 only. LS-based V8s shared with the Corvette of that era. Increasingly collectible.

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Other Models to Consider

126 Performance Vehicles for the Car Enthusiast

2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe
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2024 Ford Mustang

Mustang GT Premium Coupe

21,283 mi $60,495

Morrison Motor Cars Inc

Concord, NC

2023 Dodge Charger SXT
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2023 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

61,402 mi $18,450

ECARS AUTO SALES

Greensboro, NC

2023 Dodge Charger GT
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2023 Dodge Charger

Charger GT

97,007 mi $22,948

Gateway Auto Inc

Raleigh, NC

2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
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2023 Ford Mustang

Mustang EcoBoost Premium

52,659 mi $26,394

Inline Auto Sales / Karma

Fuquay-Varina, NC

2023 Freightliner M2 Chassis
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2023 Freightliner

M2 Chassis

0 mi $84,950

Smart Choice Sales

Randleman, NC

2022 Dodge Charger SXT
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2022 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

72,000 mi $22,445

Auto Max

Charlotte, NC

2022 Dodge Charger GT
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2022 Dodge Charger

Charger GT

82,516 mi $23,199

Pleasure Ride Auto, Inc

Greenville, NC

2022 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T Scat Pack
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2022 DODGE CHALLENGER

CHALLENGER R/T Scat Pack

72,496 mi $34,949

Rad Performance Auto Sales

Greensboro, NC

2022 Ford Mustang GT Premium
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2022 Ford Mustang

Mustang GT Premium

35,300 mi $41,394

Inline Auto Sales / Karma

Fuquay-Varina, NC

2021 Dodge Challenger SXT Coupe 2D
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2021 Dodge Challenger

Challenger SXT Coupe 2D

200,932 mi $11,699

Supreme Raleigh Inc

Raleigh, NC

2021 Dodge Charger SXT
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2021 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

98,667 mi $17,994

Grand Slam Auto Sales

Jacksonville, NC

2021 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT
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2021 DODGE CHALLENGER

CHALLENGER SXT

72,761 mi $20,994

Cary Auto Sales

Cary, NC

2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe
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2021 Chevrolet Camaro

Camaro 2SS Coupe

40,881 mi $47,095

Morrison Motor Cars Inc

Concord, NC

2020 Dodge Charger SXT
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2020 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

123,765 mi $13,995

Raleigh Imports

Raleigh, NC

2020 Dodge Charger SXT
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2020 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

105,143 mi $17,069

LUV Auto Sales

Greensboro, NC

2020 Dodge Challenger SXT
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2020 Dodge Challenger

Challenger SXT

117,883 mi $17,448

Gateway Auto Inc

Raleigh, NC

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible 2D
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2020 Ford Mustang

Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible 2D

97,983 mi $17,999

New Era Motors

Winston-Salem, NC

2020 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan 4D
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2020 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT Sedan 4D

107,070 mi $19,949

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Fayetteville, NC

2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe
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2020 Ford Mustang

Mustang GT Premium Coupe

36,388 mi $35,948

Gateway Auto Inc

Raleigh, NC

2019 Dodge Charger SXT AWD
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2019 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT AWD

190,185 mi $8,995

Raleigh Imports

Raleigh, NC

2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Convertible 8A
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro

Camaro 1LT Convertible 8A

210,805 mi $11,995

Odells Auto Sales

High Point, NC

2019 Dodge Challenger SXT
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2019 Dodge Challenger

Challenger SXT

142,170 mi $13,948

Gateway Auto Inc

Raleigh, NC

2019 Dodge Charger SXT
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2019 Dodge Charger

Charger SXT

128,856 mi $15,100

Select Your Auto .com

Stantonsburg, NC

2019 Dodge Challenger SXT AWD
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2019 Dodge Challenger

Challenger SXT AWD

139,699 mi $15,948

Gateway Auto Inc

Raleigh, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best used muscle car under $40,000?

The Dodge Challenger R/T and Ford Mustang GT are the most common picks under $40K. Both run V8 power (5.7 Hemi and 5.0 Coyote respectively) with manual or automatic options, and both have deep aftermarket support. 2018 through 2020 model years for the Challenger R/T and the 5.0 Coyote Mustang GT are widely available at NC dealers.

Are Dodge Challengers reliable as daily drivers?

The 5.7L Hemi in the R/T and the 6.4L in the Scat Pack are used across the Ram, Charger, and Durango lineups and have long production runs. The biggest daily-driver tradeoffs are city fuel economy in the high teens and the car's overall size in tight parking. Mechanically they hold up with regular maintenance.

Should I buy a V6 or V8 muscle car?

If the driving experience matters to you, the V8 is worth the premium. The sound, the torque, and the resale value are all significantly better. V6 muscle cars depreciate faster and don't scratch the same itch. The one exception is the turbocharged EcoBoost Mustang, which is genuinely quick and more fuel-efficient.

What are the most moddable used sports cars?

The Ford Mustang GT leads the pack with the largest aftermarket parts catalog of any modern performance car. The Dodge Challenger and Camaro SS are close behind. For import fans, the Nissan 370Z and Toyota GR Supra have deep tuner communities with bolt-on kits that make serious power.

Is a used Ford Mustang GT or Chevy Camaro SS a better buy?

The Camaro SS has sharper handling and a more driver-focused chassis out of the box. The Mustang GT has better forward visibility, a larger trunk, and a bigger aftermarket. The Mustang is easier to live with daily. The Camaro is more rewarding on a back road.