When it's time to add a car to your family garage, you don't have to choose between fun and functionality. You can have a muscle car that's fun to drive yet still offers four doors, a big trunk, comfortable seating, and a reasonable price. The Dodge Charger has been around since 1966, with a couple of breaks in production throughout those years. If you're looking for a muscle car that fits the family budget, a used Charger is a great option. Here are three things you need to know when buying a used Charger. more It Holds its Value The Dodge Charger is a muscle car that retains a fair amount of its value over time. On average, you can expect a Charger to maintain 70% of its original value over the first three years. After five years, it's still worth about 44% of its initial value. From the second to third year of its life, the Charger's value depreciates by very little. So, if you only intend to keep the Charger for a couple of years, a one-year-old model would be an excellent choice. If you want to keep your Charger for longer than that, then a four- or five-year-old model in good condition would be best. A Used Muscle Car Worth the Money As long as you avoid a used Charger that's been used and abused, it's definitely money well spent. Muscle cars tend to tempt drivers to push the vehicle to its limit, driving hard and fast to put the muscle part to the test. However, plenty of families have used the Charger as their vehicle, maintaining and taking care of the Charger to help it hold its value. For a great combination of practicality, performance, and value for your money, you should consider a mid-range model with a V-8 engine. It's Popular With Drivers The Dodge Charger is popular with drivers because it offers aggressive styling, muscle car high-performance, and four-door practicality, along with a comfortable interior to keep the driver and passengers all happy on the road. Thanks to its distinctive style and audible purr of the engine, the Charger is sure to turn heads as you pass by others as you power down the street. Drivers enjoy the Charger because they don't have to give up the look and feel of a muscle car for a more family-friendly SUV or sedan. The Charger offers the best of both worlds. When you're ready to hop behind the wheel of a used Dodge Charger, stop by Mt. Orab Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Mt Orab, OH where a knowledgeable team member will be happy to help you by answering any questions or setting you up for a test drive. Image via DealerOn
