[TheRone]

Hello. I’m a new member that’s been lurking this site for a while now. I’m going to purchase a 2014 Cashmere Pearl Summit in a few hours. Since my brother works for Chrysler, I’m getting the EP price which is a pretty good deal without the hassle of haggling.


I thought I’d get the Hemi until I test drove the V6 yesterday back to back with the V8. I was impressed enough with the V6 to sway me in that direction.

I’m not sure I like the 2014 Summit wheels as much as I did the 2013 Summit polished 20” 5 spokes. Would the 2013 wheels fit the 2014?

Thanks,

<O</O
Tom

 

[TheRone]

Thanks for the replies. Just got her home. I'm overwhelmed by the tech! Pulled it into the garage for the first time crawling along while my wife made sure I wasn’t going to hit anything. Warning tones where going off every once in a while but it fits fine.

I “settled” for the V6 and as long as I don’t drive one with a V8 I’m going to be fine. I was very surprised at how spirited this heavy vehicle felt with this engine and tranny combo. I tested a 2012 last year with the V6 and I know I wouldn’t have been as happy with it.


Picked up the Lifetime warranty for an extra $2K and peace of mind considering all the bells and whistles this thing has. I’ve never purchased an extended warranty before but this just seemed to make too much sense considering I keep my vehicles forever. <O

 

[TheRone]

Don't get me wrong, I definitely felt the difference......but only when I really accelerated very aggressively like flooring the accelerator. There is no doubt I'd prefer the hemi when passing on a two lane road.

The thing that really surprised me about this new V6/8 speed tranny combo was that (to me) it felt every bit as lively as the hemi in normal driving. It never felt like it was struggling. I do tend to drive faster than the average bear but I'm not a really aggressive driver like a few people I know. That being the case, I just felt that the V6 provided adequate (not exhilarating) passing acceleration and the rest of the time I don't think I'll notice the difference, except at the gas pump.

The only time it might bug me that I didn't get the V8 is when you guys with one remind me I didn't.