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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I don't get it. How can Dodge make such a great looking American sports car, but then make the inside look so horrible. It looks like a $15k Dodge Neon rental car on the inside. Not only is it not sporty, but it just looks cheap. Just another example of why the American car manufacturers are struggling. Great ideas (a 425-hp coupe) but terrible execution (let's use the dash from a Dodge Caravan to save $45).





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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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sad....very sad....

(is that's why there's an emergency exit in the back ?)
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I was considering waiting for this car to come out but copped my E60 instead,lol. Good thing I didn't wait, the interior is whack.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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That "retro" look is getting . . . retro sales number.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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exterior looks alright.

hey, we all have e60s
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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agreed, outside of car is good looking. Inside is obviously from the factory parts bin
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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It really does look pretty good on the outside ............. and the inside does look like a minivan , too bad ! they missed a good opportunity
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Like the exterior, interior falls short when compared to the exterior and the production year . Defintely will be a hit with the rental car circuit...
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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not that bad compared to the Mustangs interior, wetsuit seat covers and plastic everything and its almost the same on the Roush which is sad
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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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That's the same interior as the Charger and 300. I've rented these and the interior would be a major reason not to get the car. That steering wheel is one of the worst I have ever laid hands on. I, too, was waiting on this car. However, someone totaled my last ride before the Challenger came out. I now have my e60 and am quite satisfied.
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