Well finally got home (about 225 mile drive to NC) and this is story
1. Driving 55 on a 70mph interstate on the busy returning home from the holidays day...not fun
I had my flasher on and just settled in...no way I'm risking the break-in...set it to manual and ran through the top three gears and pulled over at rest stops to let it cool. I know the break-in is all about setting the gears and basically ensuring your heating everything, not scorching metal if it's not broken in properly. To each his own, I know some will laugh at it, but it was over in a couple hours and worth it to me.
2. The car is absolutely finging amazing. Coming off three SRTs in a row, I'm was very happy with all of them...no issues. This car should not even be sold to mere mortals....the sound, the smell, the whine, the feel....it's all perfect.
3. Sunroof - I have to say that getting that extra 2.5 or 3.0" for a 6.5" frame is a true blessing. I fit in my previous cars, but my hair was always hitting the liner. Not a show stopper, we loved the sun roof...but I think we'll be ok, it feels like a sport car...hard to explain, it feels right.
4. Black/Ruby interior - I had already lined up a shop to replace the red with black...not doing it, it's great. The red is deeper and tasteful. The pictures and brochures do not capture the real look. Go and see it in person. With the red interior dash lighting...it's perfect.
5. Fit and finish - I looked the car over and washed it when I got home...no issues. I know there's always some flaws or specks...I'm confident I will be good shape. Interesting little change to the front wheel wells...a small, very small plastic lip is added like a mud flap...just enough to keep the side cleaner.
6. Black rims - still not a fan and they suck to clean
I will be painting these or swapping for something else...just not my thing, I like the contrast of a nice rim.
7. Electronics/Dash - there is gauge for everything, I'm surprised it's not measuring my own body temperature from the seat. Seriously, you won't believe how many more options there are.
8. Drive - it's a bit harsher then any of my previous 2012-2014 Challenger SRTs...you feel the bumps more, but the roads in NC suck. In Virginia, it felt great...if I go back to NC, I'm buying a kidney belt
9. Feel - I would be repeating everything you've heard...you have to get behind the wheel and just experience it. I can't say enough about this car. I likely pushed my financial limits with this purchase, but honestly I have no regrets...seat time is worth it.
10. I had a stock Charger come up and hassle me for at least 25 miles...as much as I wanted to stomp him, I just kept it in check. It was annoying and futile...I was even in the far left lane. His car was not a sleeper, just a poorly maintained Charger wanting to race. Everyone else was a drive by with a thumbs up.
BTW - They (Autopark East in Wendell, NC) has a sublime scatpack...wow, that is nice car. Reminds me of my Kawasaki Ninja back in the day...love the color.
Sorry if there are a ton of typos, I'm tired and have literally been up for 30+ hours...didn't sleep last night