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Owners love the 5.7L Hemi V8 in the R/T trim for its straight-line punch—0 to 60 in under 5 seconds without hybrid complexity. The five-speed automatic transmission holds gears long enough to feel connected to the road, and the wide, planted stance makes corners feel stable for a car this size. The retro dashboard with round gauges and the absence of touchscreen menus means nothing distracts you during a drive.
The 545RFE five-speed transmission starts slipping or hunting for gears between 90k and 130k miles, costing $2,500–$4,000 to rebuild. Paint peels on the hood and roof around 80k miles, especially on black models parked in sun. Water leaks into the trunk seal around 100k miles, and the alternator fails prematurely in higher-mileage examples. NHTSA received multiple reports of sudden engine stalling in traffic with no warning lights.
Under 80k miles: $12,000–$16,500. 80k–140k miles: $8,500–$12,000. Over 140k miles: $5,500–$8,000. R/T and SRT8 trims command $2,000–$4,000 premiums over base models. Regional demand spikes in warm climates, and clean accident history can add 10–15 percent to asking price.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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