Dodge Charger SRT8 or Shelby GT500 - which one

[lenandsons]

Guys

I am moving to Canada next year and already trying to source a replacement for my M3. As it needs to have at least 4 seats and will be used primarily in the summer, can anyone give their impressions of the above cars, pro's, cons etc.

Many Thanks

[lenandsons]

Thanks for the answers all. On the handling front what after market bits are there for the Shelby ? I am a fiddler when it comes to cars so mt M3 was not standard for long brakes were uprated to AP's suspension was with Eiback anti sway bars and KW3 coilovers, engine neded up with re-map, CIA, Cams etc. I have seen a few palces offering remaps on the Charger and uprated exhausts for the Shelby. I have to admit, did not know about the Challenger, it does look like a good piece of kit though, more decisions to be made.

[lenandsons]

Man there is a lot I need to get to grips with as far as American muscle goes. I suppose part of me wants to own a Shelby based on history (427 Cobra, Daytona Coupe etc ) Is there anyway of adding lightness to the Shelby eg carbon bonnet/wings etc ? I will definately look at the Saleen website and see what is on offer, however if I am buying an fatermarket tuned car and then still have to mod it, I will not be overly happy.

[lenandsons]

OK so much for the Shelby. Thanks for all the feedback guys. Does anyone have any pro's or cons regarding the Charger SRT8 ? To me it makes sense as it has 4 doors and with a jnr on the way it will make life a little easier, that said when my first ankle snapper came along, I was driving an E30 Alpina coupe and didn't have to many issues apart from boot space.

[lenandsons]

Well looks like the decision has been made for me, it is the Charger SRT8. The wife has put her 2 cents in and made the point that with a baby on the way, the 4 doors makes a whole lot of sense. Going to try to set up a test drive next time I am in Canada.

Thanks for all the info and assistance guys