Speedy jumps ship - bought the Challenger

[Bell040]

I was curious, so I built a replica of my black 2SS/RS on the dodge site...

challenger srt
MSRP = $42,735 (6.1L, hood stipe delete, 6 speed, option group 1, gas guzzler tax)

Camaro 2SS/RS
MSRP = $35,380 (6.2L, RS package, 6 speed, BA sound, no gas guzzler tax)

hmmm....

Even if there is $6,000 in discounts, the Camaro still comes out better!!!

You must of had to downgrade your options.



... cant wait until one of the big 3 carmakers websites allows for side-by-side comparisons with the 2010 Camaro... I have a feeling that is very lopsided in costs in the favor of the Camaro when you compare apples to apples.

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by Bell040

I was curious, so I built a replica of my black 2SS/RS on the dodge site...

challenger srt
MSRP = $42,735 (6.1L, hood stipe delete, 6 speed, option group 1, gas guzzler tax)

Camaro 2SS/RS
MSRP = $35,380 (6.2L, RS package, 6 speed, BA sound, no gas guzzler tax)

hmmm....

Even if there is $6,000 in discounts, the Camaro still comes out better!!!

You must of had to downgrade your options.

He didn't buy the SRT-8...

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by Bell040

I was curious, so I built a replica of my black 2SS/RS on the dodge site...

challenger srt
MSRP = $42,735 (6.1L, hood stipe delete, 6 speed, option group 1, gas guzzler tax)

Camaro 2SS/RS
MSRP = $35,380 (6.2L, RS package, 6 speed, BA sound, no gas guzzler tax)

hmmm....

Even if there is $6,000 in discounts, the Camaro still comes out better!!!

You must of had to downgrade your options.



... cant wait until one of the big 3 carmakers websites allows for side-by-side comparisons with the 2010 Camaro... I have a feeling that is very lopsided in costs in the favor of the Camaro when you compare apples to apples.

DO it with the R/T..

[rmyers]

Congrats man. Nice ride. It really is a beautiful car and as long as you are happy with your purchase thats what matters.

Regarding dealers charging over MSRP, I turned down the opportunty to be moved up to the number 2 spot from my dealer a couple of days ago. The finally settled on pricing at 5k over MSRP. I told thim thanks but no thanks.

Well, enjoy the new wheels!

[Bell040]

I know he got the R/T


... I am saying... it is not apples-to-apples because he downgraded to the R/T

The SRT is a 6.1L the RT is a 5.7L

Camaro SS is a 6.2L

Am I missing something?


... I can't give him a ~50Hp drop (426 to 372) and call it apples-to-apples

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by Bell040

I know he got the R/T


... I am saying... it is not apples-to-apples because he downgraded to the R/T

The SRT is a 6.1L the RT is a 5.7L

Camaro SS is a 6.2L

Am I missing something?


... I can't give him a ~50Hp drop (426 to 372) and call it apples-to-apples

Try 390 Horses, 410 ft of torque

[LT1Jeep]

Nice ride. i love the look of the challenger, when they first hit the streets, i got to see two at a local car show event and they were beautiful. Congrats...

but, hey it can't transform into a robot and shoot at other robots can it!

[Bell040]

Well I did it with the RT anyways

$36,880 R/T - same option as a 2SS Camaro

[Bell040]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Try 390 Horses, 410 ft of torque

then this is wrong? ... it is directly from dodge's website!!

http://www.dodge.com/en/2009/challen...rmance/engine/


R/T 5.7L V8 = 372 Hp, 400 ft-lb


I'm tellin ya .... its got to be the SRT to be apples-to-apples

[CommandoSS]

Originally Posted by Bell040

Well I did it with the RT anyways

$36,880 R/T - same option as a 2SS Camaro

He said that he was having a problem with dealers charging $2-$5k over MSRP. I'm guessing that's what really turned him off to the Camaro. I know it would piss me off...

[LT1Jeep]

oh, and no employee price for the SRT8 Challengers, but the R/T-J with some options for around 30g is a nice price.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by Bell040

then this is wrong? ... it is directly from dodge's website!!

http://www.dodge.com/en/2009/challen...rmance/engine/


R/T 5.7L V8 = 372 Hp, 400 ft-lb


I'm tellin ya .... its got to be the SRT to be apples-to-apples

OMG...

Auto-372 HP, 401 ft of torque

Manual-390 Hp, 410 ft of torque

But your right about about the about the apples to apples

The 5.7 VCT Hemi is underated

[Bell040]

Originally Posted by CommandoSS

He said that he was having a problem with dealers charging $2-$5k over MSRP. I'm guessing that's what really turned him off to the Camaro. I know it would piss me off...

So he downgraded instead of looking out-of-state?

There are PLENTY of allocations left in Alabama!

Mine is MSRP.... and will be well worth every single penny!

[Bell040]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

OMG...

Auto-372 HP, 401 ft of torque

Manual-390 Hp, 410 ft of torque

But your right about about the about the apples to apples

The 5.7 VCT Hemi is underated

Where is that data for the manual tranny... I cant seem to find it?

if you are correct (noy to doubt you)... it is still 36Hp lower... the SRT is only 1Hp lower

....therefore the SRT is a BETTER comparison to the 2SS