Jeep Wrangler or Dodge Challenger and why?

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These are both favorites of mine and would be a daily drive with 1 toddler in a car seat in either could be a pain but I'm willing to deal with that. I live in pa and snow storms happen a few times a year from a dusting to a foot or 2 of snow.  I know both vehicles are very different classes and types etc but I'm curious on others opinions on a wrangler vs a challenger and why? Asks daily driver all year round 
2door wrangler ( 4door if wife lets me as she wants one) or a challenger sxt or rt preferably

Pros and cons of one over the other if possible

AlCapone · Answer

It's horrible that you would even be thinking about an unreliable, unsafe Jeep Wrangler when you have a toddler. A Challenger would be a better choice but it's not that reliable either and why would you want to drive around with a toddler in this kind of car ????????????  You come across as a redneck irresponsible parent.

John · Answer

Call your INSURANCE AGENT.  Ask if either causes higher insurance as Challenger high
performance Muscle Car rates VERSUS Wrangler 4-wheel drive, off road capable rates.
While you make the payments you must also pay "full coverage" insurance.
Years ago I bought a USED Fiero and my Insurer asked "Basic or Sport model; 4-cylinder or
6-cylinder?"  YOUR RATE on the Challenger may vary if there are Engine options (4,6 or 8 cyl)
and the Rate for the Jeep as a "Special Use" vehicle may be more than a 2-wheel drive.
AT THE Jeep DEALER if you can find a 4-door at or near the 2-door price TAKE the 4-door!
Considering Pennsylvania weather while you're "shopping" investigate "after market" options;
specifically IMPROVED added undercoating UNDER the vehicle.
EXPERIENCE should have taught you that you WILL NEED to wash out road grime and
anti-icing chemicals that splash up and stick to the vehicle at least monthly to prevent
corrosion so you'll get LONGER USE if you buy added permanent weather-proofing.  Once
it's on there MAKE Sure you get value for it when you eventually "trade in" the vehicle.

Joel Gardberg · Answer

The Wrangler is a harder ride.  Having a 2 dr car with child is not a problem, maybe easier not to have to open a back door, just put the seat back forward.

ElGrande · Answer

Both are terrible choices for daily drivers, but I'll pick on the Challenger a bit.

I see plenty of young people driving them around in winter, covered front-to-back in road salt and grime. I want to punch them. Seriously.

The Challenger has plenty of room, don't get me wrong, but not for a car seat and a toddler. And trust me, you WILL grow tired of bending in and out to get the kiddo out of there. It's a terrific 2nd car or "garage queen", but a terrible daily driver during 4-5 months out of the year. It's hard to see out of, too.

(*I live in PA, by the way, and have attached a pic of mine. It NEVER leaves the garage during bad weather.)

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Jeep Wrangler or Dodge Challenger and why?

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