Get out the forks - The Challenger is DONE

CamaroScotty · 10-27-2009, 10:08 AM

Well, that's how I read it anyways.....I like the looks of the car - I'll miss it....but I'd never buy one..

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com..._blg=1,1337558

coolman · 10-27-2009, 10:12 AM

I don't read that. What I read is the whole company will be lucky to make it to 2012.

Dakota Kid · 10-27-2009, 10:17 AM

I think the Challenger was slated to be a 4 year run anyway...and it seems the handwriting is on the wall for it.

I still think it is the best looking car on the road, but I was woefully disappointed when I drove an RT earlier this year. Had it driven/handled better, I would have bought it on the spot.

As it turned out, I got an SS Camaro and I am quite happy with it.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-27-2009, 10:18 AM

If you've noticed, Chrysler isn't trying at all.

Look at GM and Ford. GM has the Camaro, Equinox, SRX, LaCrosse, Terrain, Malibu, CTS, GMT-900s, Lambdas...plus the CTS Coupe, Regal, Cruze, Volt, etc on the way.

Ford has the Taurus, Fusion, Mustang, F-series, MKS, Focus...

What does Chrysler have? A freshly redesigned Dodge Ram...Challenger's a sales flop, Avenger/Sebring are embarrassments...and there is barely anything to look forward to in the upcoming lineup.

Chrysler is done. I would expect them to be gone by 2012.

comiskeybum · 10-27-2009, 10:25 AM

Maybe Fiat will adopt the challenger. but i doubt it. lets face it........the challenger only lasted a few years back in the day.........no reason to think it should last longer this time.

camaro and mustang will always be the top dogs and chrysler knows that.

Michael_Js · 10-27-2009, 10:28 AM

Who needs them anyway? Never cared for Chrysler and don't need any of their products...bubye!

Ninjak · 10-27-2009, 10:34 AM

Hard to say what will happen here. People will not embrace Fiat because it is a foreign company..but yet chrysler needs them to stay afloat. To add to the mess, Chrysler line up of cars are not exactly knocking down doors, and Fiat left the US the last time with a very bad taste in everyone's mouths.

On the a brighter note, the Alfa Romeo is a nice car now..will be interesting to see how much of it make it to the US

coolman · 10-27-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Who needs them anyway? Never cared for Chrysler and don't need any of their products...bubye!

If you worked for them you wouldn't say that.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-27-2009, 10:47 AM

The Challenger didn't last long the first time it came out, and I don't think that it will last long this time. Which is what makes it a good collectors car..

tjbusa · 10-27-2009, 10:48 AM

an end to an era

1320junkie · 10-27-2009, 10:53 AM

The Challenger is on it's way to becoming a collectors car. I for one am kinda disappointed to see an American company on it's way out. Like what you like but sad thing indeed..imo

wrek · 10-27-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakota Kid

I think the Challenger was slated to be a 4 year run anyway...and it seems the handwriting is on the wall for it.

I still think it is the best looking car on the road, but I was woefully disappointed when I drove an RT earlier this year. Had it driven/handled better, I would have bought it on the spot.

As it turned out, I got an SS Camaro and I am quite happy with it.

Exactly my experience. I drove a Camaro, then I drove a Challenger. The Challenger didn't perform so I purchased the Camaro. My first non-Ford purchase and I LOVE IT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

The Challenger didn't last long the first time it came out, and I don't think that it will last long this time. Which is what makes it a good collectors car..

That's what I was thinking... it may not be much on performance but it looks killer and if they kill the run with this years models, it will drive the price up. Might not be a bad speculation investment for someone who has the cash.

Michael_Js · 10-27-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

If you worked for them you wouldn't say that.

True point, for them, I will be sad...

MrIcky · 10-27-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Who needs them anyway? Never cared for Chrysler and don't need any of their products...bubye!

I remember people saying this exact same thing about Chevy.

As far as the OPs comment, I'm not sure I read the exact same thing in that article. I've read other articles though that suggest strongly that they think Chrysler is going to die and simply become an overnight network for Fiat.

Chrysler/Dodge makes both some of my favorite and some of my least favorite products. I hope they figure something out and get a more desirable across the board product line before they die.

10-27-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Get out the forks - The Challenger is DONE Well, that's how I read it anyways.....I like the looks of the car - I'll miss it....but I'd never buy one.. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com..._blg=1,1337558

10-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#3
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I think the Challenger was slated to be a 4 year run anyway...and it seems the handwriting is on the wall for it. I still think it is the best looking car on the road, but I was woefully disappointed when I drove an RT earlier this year. Had it driven/handled better, I would have bought it on the spot. As it turned out, I got an SS Camaro and I am quite happy with it. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

10-27-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	If you've noticed, Chrysler isn't trying at all. Look at GM and Ford. GM has the Camaro, Equinox, SRX, LaCrosse, Terrain, Malibu, CTS, GMT-900s, Lambdas...plus the CTS Coupe, Regal, Cruze, Volt, etc on the way. Ford has the Taurus, Fusion, Mustang, F-series, MKS, Focus... What does Chrysler have? A freshly redesigned Dodge Ram...Challenger's a sales flop, Avenger/Sebring are embarrassments...and there is barely anything to look forward to in the upcoming lineup. Chrysler is done. I would expect them to be gone by 2012. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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10-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I don't read that. What I read is the whole company will be lucky to make it to 2012.

10-27-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	Maybe Fiat will adopt the challenger. but i doubt it. lets face it........the challenger only lasted a few years back in the day.........no reason to think it should last longer this time. camaro and mustang will always be the top dogs and chrysler knows that.

10-27-2009, 10:34 AM	#7
Ninjak Banned Drives: 08 GT Mustang \| 65 GT Notchbac Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 819	Hard to say what will happen here. People will not embrace Fiat because it is a foreign company..but yet chrysler needs them to stay afloat. To add to the mess, Chrysler line up of cars are not exactly knocking down doors, and Fiat left the US the last time with a very bad taste in everyone's mouths. On the a brighter note, the Alfa Romeo is a nice car now..will be interesting to see how much of it make it to the US

10-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	an end to an era __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

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1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	The Challenger is on it's way to becoming a collectors car. I for one am kinda disappointed to see an American company on it's way out. Like what you like but sad thing indeed..imo

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