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Speedy1975 · 09-29-2008, 07:48 PM

I stopped by a local Dodge dealership tonight on the way home to ask about the new Challenger. Talked to a very nice salesman who wasn't pushy, just a cool guy which was kind of surprising. They didn't have any 09s yet but he said he'd call me when one came in (SRT8). He said there wouldn't be any markup on these. The 08's had markup because they were limited production and had serial number plaques or something. He also said it was Dodge's way of "testing" the car for a year to work out all the bugs. Makes sense to me, but I feel sorry for the suckers that paid over MSRP to be guinea pigs.

At any rate, the Challenger has my attention as well. The salesman commented on how bad the timing of the release is with the market being so depressed. As much as I'd love a Camaro, I may end up with a Challenger if they make me an offer I can't refuse. I just priced one out on Dodge's site and it came to $43K which I think is too much. One thing that definitely got my attention.....LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY for the original owner. To be continued.

09-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#37
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,244	I stopped by a local Dodge dealership tonight on the way home to ask about the new Challenger. Talked to a very nice salesman who wasn't pushy, just a cool guy which was kind of surprising. They didn't have any 09s yet but he said he'd call me when one came in (SRT8). He said there wouldn't be any markup on these. The 08's had markup because they were limited production and had serial number plaques or something. He also said it was Dodge's way of "testing" the car for a year to work out all the bugs. Makes sense to me, but I feel sorry for the suckers that paid over MSRP to be guinea pigs. At any rate, the Challenger has my attention as well. The salesman commented on how bad the timing of the release is with the market being so depressed. As much as I'd love a Camaro, I may end up with a Challenger if they make me an offer I can't refuse. I just priced one out on Dodge's site and it came to $43K which I think is too much. One thing that definitely got my attention.....LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY for the original owner. To be continued.