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2005 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7l V8 Auto 4x4 Leather 2 Owner Co Suv 80+ Pics on 2040-cars

US $7,495.00
Year:2005 Mileage:143619 Color: Red /
 Grey Leather
Location:

Parker, Colorado, United States

Parker, Colorado, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Engine:5.4L
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1D8HB58D75F554515
Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Dodge
Model: Durango
Trim: Limited
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 143,619
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Grey Leather
Disability Equipped: No

Year

 

 

 We are Family Owned and Operated,  Licensed and Bonded Colorado Dealer and offer a variety of Trucks, Cars, SUV's, Vans & Work Trucks  for sale, along with being a full service auto repair facility, specializing in Diesel trucks, but  service most every make and model. Our store is located in Parker,  CO, which is about 30 minutes southeast of Denver, and about 35 minutes from Denver International Airport. Scott has been in the automobile business for over 29 years, and Diann 8.  All vehicles are inspected,  and currently serviced by our team of Master Mechanics.

 Call Scott or Diann at 720.346.4004.     We're here to take care of our customers.

 

 

2005 DODGE

DURANGO

LIMITED

4WD

AUTO

5.7L V8

 

****COLORADO DOESN'T USE ROCK SALT ON THE ROADS*****

Link to Auto Warehouse Sales and Service Website.

 

 

2 OWNER CO SUV

 
 Year: 2005  Drive train:  4WD
 Make:  DODGE  Ext Color: RED
 Model:  DURANGO  Int Color: GRAY LEATHER
 Sub-Model:  LIMITED  VIN: 1D8HB58D75F554515
 Engine:  5.7l V8  Miles: 143,619
 Trans:  AUTO  Stock# AW1719

Click here to view 80+ full size photos

 
 
 
  Exterior
The exterior of this Dodge is in good condition overall.  The body looks straight and the paint is shiny and bright and looks good overall, but it does show some dings, scratches, etc. The tires are a matching set with good tread. There are no cracks in the windshield, but it does show some typical road wear, rock chips, etc. It has the typical  scratches/dings/dents/rock chips that you'd expect, that are consistent with age and use on a 2005, but it still has an overall good condition. Please look over our many pictures and give us a call if you have any questions or would like us to do a walk around. We take over 80 pictures of each vehicle.
  Interior
The interior of this Durango is in overall good shape. The leather looks good overall, but does show some wear and blems here and there.  The carpets are in good shape overall, but does show some wear (see pics). The headliner has been cleaned and has a good overall look to it.  The air blows cold - we ran it for over 30 minutes while taking pictures. It doesn't appear to have been smoked in as there is no odor of such. It has the typical light scuffs, blems, etc. that you'd expect on a used vehicle, but it still has an overall good look to it, and it certainly looks to have been taken care of. Please take the time to look through our many pictures and call us with any questions.
   Mechanics
This 4x4 starts right up and idles fine and has good power and acceleration and drives straight down the road. It has a good solid feel to it.  Brakes feel good.  We’ve inspected, serviced and detailed it and it’s ready to drive  wherever you need.
   Comments
 

We don't have sales people on our ebay listings,  so we don't have the typical 30% to 40% costs/markup associated with such, and we don't have huge markups, but feel free to call with any reasonable offers.

 Any vehicle that we list on ebay or our website, or have for sale on our lot, we would get in and drive across country without hesitation.

 

* * Ask for Scott or Diann * *

We guarantee a clean title. Feel free to call us if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks!   

720.346.4004    autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

> > Most of the vehicles we list on eBay don't make it to auction end, so if this is what you've been looking for, don't delay ending the auction - just "Click" or call us to BUY IT NOW!   Thanks - 720.346.4004

 

 

4x4

am/fm radio

automatic

cd player

 

cruise

power lock

power mirrors

power windows

running boards

spare

tilt

tint

tow

 
 
Vehicle Inspection

Buyer reserves the right to an inspection before  purchase

 - specifically -

BEFORE  you " Make an Offer" or hit the " Buy it Now " button. 

We do our very best to inspect the vehicles and make sure that everything is in safe and operating condition. Our policy is that we wouldn't put a vehicle up for sale if we personally wouldn't drive across country in it. Each vehicle is gone through before they are offered for sale. We are not selling brand new vehicles, but try very hard to ensure you're getting a great value. We also change the oil and filter before it's sold.

Payment

Successful bidder  must contact us within 2 days of the close of the auction, and must submit a deposit of  $500  within 48 hours of auction end. Remaining balance is to be paid within 7 days of the close of the auction. We accept Paypal and Credit Cards -  Master Card, Discover, Visa, Debit-Cards - FOR DEPOSITS ONLY.   For payment of balance, we accept  Bank Loan checks, Wire Transfers, Money Orders,/ Cashiers Checks, Company Checks, and Cash.  Personal checks will be accepted if arrangements are made in advance. We are happy to work with your bank if you are getting your own financing.  We do not take Credit Cards for the entire amount. 

Our dealer handling fee is $249.  If you make us a "Best Offer"  please remember that the dealer handling fee will be added to your offer.  Same goes for the "Buy It Now" price.

COLORADO RESIDENTS - We collect taxes on Colorado residents only.  

Delivery/Shipping

You have two major options for delivery.  You can either have it shipped, which we can help arrange, or you can pick up the vehicle here at our location. We regularly pick up people at Denver International Airport (DEN) free of charge and bring them to the lot for pickup, as long as you fly in during our business hours. The airport is about 35 minutes from our store, and is about a $100 taxi fare.

We provide a 60 day temporary permit for every vehicle. This is like a 2-month license plate. 

We regularly use a shipping company called Diamond Express Transportation. We have shipped several hundred vehicles with them without a single problem over the last 8 years.  Feel free to call  Shawn or Ryan or Joe  @ 719.593.7770. Most quotes are between $450 to $900 depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance. We'd be happy to get you a quote by calling us at 720.346.4004, or you can contact them directly - just let them know you are our customer so that you get our pricing.

Financing

We do not offer any out of state financing at this time. If you are financing a vehicle with your bank, we are happy to email or fax you or your bank a Buyers Order / Purchase Order.

Dealer Disclosure

We do our very best to describe the vehicles as they really are and the options they have, though everyone has a different opinion of what a condition might be.    It is your responsibility to examine all the photos carefully and read the full text of the advertisement, and to call with any questions or concerns,  BEFORE  you  Make an Offer  OR   hit the Buy It Now.     If you want to have an inspection done on the vehicle, you need to do it BEFORE you make an offer or hit the Buy It Now.

We are one of the few eBay sellers that provide you with 70 - 100+  close-up pictures of each vehicle - we obviously are not trying to hide anything. In fact, we are always told that the vehicle looks even better in person.

We have a Dealer Transfer fee of $249.00.  If you are out of state, we do not collect taxes.  For Colorado residents, we have to collect State tax, and any other applicable taxes, costs, etc.

If you are having the vehicle shipped to you, we cannot release it for shipping until we have all the State forms/Dealer forms signed and returned, and the vehicle is paid in full.

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  reserves the right to sell the vehicle at any time before a deposit has been left on the vehicle.  Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  also reserves the right to end the listing early. We sell many of our vehicles before the end of the listing. Feel free to call with any questions.

 It is our experience and our volume, and the fact that we don't have sales people on our ebay listings  -  that allows us to sell vehicles at lower prices than most businesses, on EBay or off, but please know that the phrase "You get what you pay for" is constant in both the real world and the car business.

All vehicles are sold "AS - IS" unless otherwise specified.

 

 

     

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC

11681 PROGRESS LANE

PARKER, CO  80134

720.346.4004    FAX 720.851.1127

autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 6:30

SATURDAY 9 - 6

CLOSED SUNDAY - COLORADO STATE LAW

                                                                                                                                                                v2

 
 

 

 

Year

 

 

 We are Family Owned and Operated,  Licensed and Bonded Colorado Dealer and offer a variety of Trucks, Cars, SUV's, Vans & Work Trucks  for sale, along with being a full service auto repair facility, specializing in Diesel trucks, but  service most every make and model. Our store is located in Parker,  CO, which is about 30 minutes southeast of Denver, and about 35 minutes from Denver International Airport. Scott has been in the automobile business for over 29 years, and Diann 8.  All vehicles are inspected,  and currently serviced by our team of Master Mechanics.

 Call Scott or Diann at 720.346.4004.     We're here to take care of our customers.

 

 

2005 DODGE

DURANGO

LIMITED

4WD

AUTO

5.7L V8

 

****COLORADO DOESN'T USE ROCK SALT ON THE ROADS*****

Link to Auto Warehouse Sales and Service Website.

 

 

2 OWNER CO SUV

 
 Year: 2005  Drive train:  4WD
 Make:  DODGE  Ext Color: RED
 Model:  DURANGO  Int Color: GRAY LEATHER
 Sub-Model:  LIMITED  VIN: 1D8HB58D75F554515
 Engine:  5.7l V8  Miles: 143,619
 Trans:  AUTO  Stock# AW1719

Click here to view 80+ full size photos

 
 
 
  Exterior
The exterior of this Dodge is in good condition overall.  The body looks straight and the paint is shiny and bright and looks good overall, but it does show some dings, scratches, etc. The tires are a matching set with good tread. There are no cracks in the windshield, but it does show some typical road wear, rock chips, etc. It has the typical  scratches/dings/dents/rock chips that you'd expect, that are consistent with age and use on a 2005, but it still has an overall good condition. Please look over our many pictures and give us a call if you have any questions or would like us to do a walk around. We take over 80 pictures of each vehicle.
  Interior
The interior of this Durango is in overall good shape. The leather looks good overall, but does show some wear and blems here and there.  The carpets are in good shape overall, but does show some wear (see pics). The headliner has been cleaned and has a good overall look to it.  The air blows cold - we ran it for over 30 minutes while taking pictures. It doesn't appear to have been smoked in as there is no odor of such. It has the typical light scuffs, blems, etc. that you'd expect on a used vehicle, but it still has an overall good look to it, and it certainly looks to have been taken care of. Please take the time to look through our many pictures and call us with any questions.
   Mechanics
This 4x4 starts right up and idles fine and has good power and acceleration and drives straight down the road. It has a good solid feel to it.  Brakes feel good.  We’ve inspected, serviced and detailed it and it’s ready to drive  wherever you need.
   Comments
 

We don't have sales people on our ebay listings,  so we don't have the typical 30% to 40% costs/markup associated with such, and we don't have huge markups, but feel free to call with any reasonable offers.

 Any vehicle that we list on ebay or our website, or have for sale on our lot, we would get in and drive across country without hesitation.

 

* * Ask for Scott or Diann * *

We guarantee a clean title. Feel free to call us if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks!   

720.346.4004    autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

> > Most of the vehicles we list on eBay don't make it to auction end, so if this is what you've been looking for, don't delay ending the auction - just "Click" or call us to BUY IT NOW!   Thanks - 720.346.4004

 

 

4x4

am/fm radio

automatic

cd player

 

cruise

power lock

power mirrors

power windows

running boards

spare

tilt

tint

tow

 
 
Vehicle Inspection

Buyer reserves the right to an inspection before  purchase

 - specifically -

BEFORE  you " Make an Offer" or hit the " Buy it Now " button. 

We do our very best to inspect the vehicles and make sure that everything is in safe and operating condition. Our policy is that we wouldn't put a vehicle up for sale if we personally wouldn't drive across country in it. Each vehicle is gone through before they are offered for sale. We are not selling brand new vehicles, but try very hard to ensure you're getting a great value. We also change the oil and filter before it's sold.

Payment

Successful bidder  must contact us within 2 days of the close of the auction, and must submit a deposit of  $500  within 48 hours of auction end. Remaining balance is to be paid within 7 days of the close of the auction. We accept Paypal and Credit Cards -  Master Card, Discover, Visa, Debit-Cards - FOR DEPOSITS ONLY.   For payment of balance, we accept  Bank Loan checks, Wire Transfers, Money Orders,/ Cashiers Checks, Company Checks, and Cash.  Personal checks will be accepted if arrangements are made in advance. We are happy to work with your bank if you are getting your own financing.  We do not take Credit Cards for the entire amount. 

Our dealer handling fee is $249.  If you make us a "Best Offer"  please remember that the dealer handling fee will be added to your offer.  Same goes for the "Buy It Now" price.

COLORADO RESIDENTS - We collect taxes on Colorado residents only.  

Delivery/Shipping

You have two major options for delivery.  You can either have it shipped, which we can help arrange, or you can pick up the vehicle here at our location. We regularly pick up people at Denver International Airport (DEN) free of charge and bring them to the lot for pickup, as long as you fly in during our business hours. The airport is about 35 minutes from our store, and is about a $100 taxi fare.

We provide a 60 day temporary permit for every vehicle. This is like a 2-month license plate. 

We regularly use a shipping company called Diamond Express Transportation. We have shipped several hundred vehicles with them without a single problem over the last 8 years.  Feel free to call  Shawn or Ryan or Joe  @ 719.593.7770. Most quotes are between $450 to $900 depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance. We'd be happy to get you a quote by calling us at 720.346.4004, or you can contact them directly - just let them know you are our customer so that you get our pricing.

Financing

We do not offer any out of state financing at this time. If you are financing a vehicle with your bank, we are happy to email or fax you or your bank a Buyers Order / Purchase Order.

Dealer Disclosure

We do our very best to describe the vehicles as they really are and the options they have, though everyone has a different opinion of what a condition might be.    It is your responsibility to examine all the photos carefully and read the full text of the advertisement, and to call with any questions or concerns,  BEFORE  you  Make an Offer  OR   hit the Buy It Now.     If you want to have an inspection done on the vehicle, you need to do it BEFORE you make an offer or hit the Buy It Now.

We are one of the few eBay sellers that provide you with 70 - 100+  close-up pictures of each vehicle - we obviously are not trying to hide anything. In fact, we are always told that the vehicle looks even better in person.

We have a Dealer Transfer fee of $249.00.  If you are out of state, we do not collect taxes.  For Colorado residents, we have to collect State tax, and any other applicable taxes, costs, etc.

If you are having the vehicle shipped to you, we cannot release it for shipping until we have all the State forms/Dealer forms signed and returned, and the vehicle is paid in full.

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  reserves the right to sell the vehicle at any time before a deposit has been left on the vehicle.  Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  also reserves the right to end the listing early. We sell many of our vehicles before the end of the listing. Feel free to call with any questions.

 It is our experience and our volume, and the fact that we don't have sales people on our ebay listings  -  that allows us to sell vehicles at lower prices than most businesses, on EBay or off, but please know that the phrase "You get what you pay for" is constant in both the real world and the car business.

All vehicles are sold "AS - IS" unless otherwise specified.

 

 

     

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC

11681 PROGRESS LANE

PARKER, CO  80134

720.346.4004    FAX 720.851.1127

autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 6:30

SATURDAY 9 - 6

CLOSED SUNDAY - COLORADO STATE LAW

                                                                                                                                                                v2

 
 

 

 

Year

 

 

 We are Family Owned and Operated,  Licensed and Bonded Colorado Dealer and offer a variety of Trucks, Cars, SUV's, Vans & Work Trucks  for sale, along with being a full service auto repair facility, specializing in Diesel trucks, but  service most every make and model. Our store is located in Parker,  CO, which is about 30 minutes southeast of Denver, and about 35 minutes from Denver International Airport. Scott has been in the automobile business for over 29 years, and Diann 8.  All vehicles are inspected,  and currently serviced by our team of Master Mechanics.

 Call Scott or Diann at 720.346.4004.     We're here to take care of our customers.

 

 

2005 DODGE

DURANGO

LIMITED

4WD

AUTO

5.7L V8

 

****COLORADO DOESN'T USE ROCK SALT ON THE ROADS*****

Link to Auto Warehouse Sales and Service Website.

 

 

2 OWNER CO SUV

 
 Year: 2005  Drive train:  4WD
 Make:  DODGE  Ext Color: RED
 Model:  DURANGO  Int Color: GRAY LEATHER
 Sub-Model:  LIMITED  VIN: 1D8HB58D75F554515
 Engine:  5.7l V8  Miles: 143,619
 Trans:  AUTO  Stock# AW1719

Click here to view 80+ full size photos

 
 
 
  Exterior
The exterior of this Dodge is in good condition overall.  The body looks straight and the paint is shiny and bright and looks good overall, but it does show some dings, scratches, etc. The tires are a matching set with good tread. There are no cracks in the windshield, but it does show some typical road wear, rock chips, etc. It has the typical  scratches/dings/dents/rock chips that you'd expect, that are consistent with age and use on a 2005, but it still has an overall good condition. Please look over our many pictures and give us a call if you have any questions or would like us to do a walk around. We take over 80 pictures of each vehicle.
  Interior
The interior of this Durango is in overall good shape. The leather looks good overall, but does show some wear and blems here and there.  The carpets are in good shape overall, but does show some wear (see pics). The headliner has been cleaned and has a good overall look to it.  The air blows cold - we ran it for over 30 minutes while taking pictures. It doesn't appear to have been smoked in as there is no odor of such. It has the typical light scuffs, blems, etc. that you'd expect on a used vehicle, but it still has an overall good look to it, and it certainly looks to have been taken care of. Please take the time to look through our many pictures and call us with any questions.
   Mechanics
This 4x4 starts right up and idles fine and has good power and acceleration and drives straight down the road. It has a good solid feel to it.  Brakes feel good.  We’ve inspected, serviced and detailed it and it’s ready to drive  wherever you need.
   Comments
 

We don't have sales people on our ebay listings,  so we don't have the typical 30% to 40% costs/markup associated with such, and we don't have huge markups, but feel free to call with any reasonable offers.

 Any vehicle that we list on ebay or our website, or have for sale on our lot, we would get in and drive across country without hesitation.

 

* * Ask for Scott or Diann * *

We guarantee a clean title. Feel free to call us if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks!   

720.346.4004    autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

> > Most of the vehicles we list on eBay don't make it to auction end, so if this is what you've been looking for, don't delay ending the auction - just "Click" or call us to BUY IT NOW!   Thanks - 720.346.4004

 

 

4x4

am/fm radio

automatic

cd player

 

cruise

power lock

power mirrors

power windows

running boards

spare

tilt

tint

tow

 
 
Vehicle Inspection

Buyer reserves the right to an inspection before  purchase

 - specifically -

BEFORE  you " Make an Offer" or hit the " Buy it Now " button. 

We do our very best to inspect the vehicles and make sure that everything is in safe and operating condition. Our policy is that we wouldn't put a vehicle up for sale if we personally wouldn't drive across country in it. Each vehicle is gone through before they are offered for sale. We are not selling brand new vehicles, but try very hard to ensure you're getting a great value. We also change the oil and filter before it's sold.

Payment

Successful bidder  must contact us within 2 days of the close of the auction, and must submit a deposit of  $500  within 48 hours of auction end. Remaining balance is to be paid within 7 days of the close of the auction. We accept Paypal and Credit Cards -  Master Card, Discover, Visa, Debit-Cards - FOR DEPOSITS ONLY.   For payment of balance, we accept  Bank Loan checks, Wire Transfers, Money Orders,/ Cashiers Checks, Company Checks, and Cash.  Personal checks will be accepted if arrangements are made in advance. We are happy to work with your bank if you are getting your own financing.  We do not take Credit Cards for the entire amount. 

Our dealer handling fee is $249.  If you make us a "Best Offer"  please remember that the dealer handling fee will be added to your offer.  Same goes for the "Buy It Now" price.

COLORADO RESIDENTS - We collect taxes on Colorado residents only.  

Delivery/Shipping

You have two major options for delivery.  You can either have it shipped, which we can help arrange, or you can pick up the vehicle here at our location. We regularly pick up people at Denver International Airport (DEN) free of charge and bring them to the lot for pickup, as long as you fly in during our business hours. The airport is about 35 minutes from our store, and is about a $100 taxi fare.

We provide a 60 day temporary permit for every vehicle. This is like a 2-month license plate. 

We regularly use a shipping company called Diamond Express Transportation. We have shipped several hundred vehicles with them without a single problem over the last 8 years.  Feel free to call  Shawn or Ryan or Joe  @ 719.593.7770. Most quotes are between $450 to $900 depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance. We'd be happy to get you a quote by calling us at 720.346.4004, or you can contact them directly - just let them know you are our customer so that you get our pricing.

Financing

We do not offer any out of state financing at this time. If you are financing a vehicle with your bank, we are happy to email or fax you or your bank a Buyers Order / Purchase Order.

Dealer Disclosure

We do our very best to describe the vehicles as they really are and the options they have, though everyone has a different opinion of what a condition might be.    It is your responsibility to examine all the photos carefully and read the full text of the advertisement, and to call with any questions or concerns,  BEFORE  you  Make an Offer  OR   hit the Buy It Now.     If you want to have an inspection done on the vehicle, you need to do it BEFORE you make an offer or hit the Buy It Now.

We are one of the few eBay sellers that provide you with 70 - 100+  close-up pictures of each vehicle - we obviously are not trying to hide anything. In fact, we are always told that the vehicle looks even better in person.

We have a Dealer Transfer fee of $249.00.  If you are out of state, we do not collect taxes.  For Colorado residents, we have to collect State tax, and any other applicable taxes, costs, etc.

If you are having the vehicle shipped to you, we cannot release it for shipping until we have all the State forms/Dealer forms signed and returned, and the vehicle is paid in full.

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  reserves the right to sell the vehicle at any time before a deposit has been left on the vehicle.  Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC  also reserves the right to end the listing early. We sell many of our vehicles before the end of the listing. Feel free to call with any questions.

 It is our experience and our volume, and the fact that we don't have sales people on our ebay listings  -  that allows us to sell vehicles at lower prices than most businesses, on EBay or off, but please know that the phrase "You get what you pay for" is constant in both the real world and the car business.

All vehicles are sold "AS - IS" unless otherwise specified.

 

 

     

Auto Warehouse Sales and Service, LLC

11681 PROGRESS LANE

PARKER, CO  80134

720.346.4004    FAX 720.851.1127

autowarehousellc@yahoo.com

OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 - 6:30

SATURDAY 9 - 6

CLOSED SUNDAY - COLORADO STATE LAW

                                                                                                                                                                v2

 
 

 

 

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Mon, 08 Sep 2014

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has sucked up a lot of air in the automotive news world this summer, so it's good to know that you can actually go out and, you know, buy the sucker. With 2015 models headed for your local showroom, Dodge has seen fit to also pull the wraps off it's latest Challenger configurator, complete with the supercharged Hemi V8 option that we just can't seem to get enough of.
We're still enamored of the $58,995 starting price for the 707-horsepower SRT, but the online tool finally gives us a chance to see just how optioned up our dream super-muscle coupe can get.
Buyers can choose from three interior treatments and nine paint colors, with two hues (Ivory White and Phantom Black tri-coats) coming for a $500 premium. For $1,795 Laguna Leather SRT bucket seats can be added in place of the (very nice) stock chairs, and a fancier infotaiment system with navigation and HD radio runs $695.

Dodge Challenger Hellcat drift video is pure horsepower porn

Fri, Mar 27 2015

We could listen to the whining, snarling 6.2-liter Hemi V8 in the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcats all day long. The noise just sounds like power that's being barely restrained and is everything about a muscle car that's right. The team at Pennzoil apparently understands that allure, too. The oil company has a new video where it lets the engine roar for over a minute, while a Challenger does some big, smoky drifts through an abandoned city. The whole stunt is edited together in a slickly produced way that looks fantastic. Although, the big finale might go a little too far and starts straining believability. Nonetheless, the Hellcat's wonderful noise is still the star of this show. Related Video: