Speedy jumps ship - bought the Challenger

[kalel]

Originally Posted by 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.

But he didn't pay "around 30", it was almost 34k. What I am trying to say is
Other than the 0%, he paid the price of camaro.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by Bell040

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

if you are correct... it is still 36Hp lower... the SRT is only 1Hp lower

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

BRB

[Speedy1975]

Hahaha, OK guys, let's not turn this into a big argument over price.

I didn't consider the SRT-8 because with a few bolts ons the R/T makes more HP than an SRT-8. Heck, even if it came down to MSRP vs. MSRP on the Challenger Vs. the Camaro the Camaro is the better deal. HOWEVER, with all the discounts offered right now on the Challenger, the price for performance purchased was a better deal. Bang for the buck as it were.

I honestly think the SRT-8 is over rated and wouldn't buy one for even Employee Price probably ($38K). But a R/T for $33K was a steal.

And AGAIN, the Challenger is more muscle car mojo, which is what I've wanted since I was a kid. I've been more apt to buy Chevy, but with things the way they are the Challenger made more sense. I found two dealers willing to accept my GSU discount on the Camaro each was about 700 miles away. To me I just didn't want to risk ordering out of state on a car sight unseen, having to fly up to get the car, and figure out a way to get it home.

Finally, the production numbers on the 2009 Challenger is 35,000 units. Compare that to the 100K units on the Camaro and the Challenger will be more rare of a car, which also appealed ot me. That 35,000 units was BEFORE the economy went belly up and the Brampton Canada plant went on furlow. Now I'd be surprised if they even build 20,000 Challengers this year.

I look forward to seeing you guys out there. You too will have an amazing car. Bottom line, we're doing our part to support the US and its economy. Being a former United States Marine I can feel good about that at least.

[OKC08SkyR/L]

You should have at least bought the SRT8.

[Muscle Master]

You do the math to find Crank HP

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by OKC08SkyR/L

You should have at least bought the SRT8.

The SRT-8 isn't worth the money.

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

You do the math to find Crank HP

Umm I'll try:

351.9 X 12% = 393.13

Now we don't say if this is an auto or 6 speed. If auto add another 3% to my multiplier.

[Speedy1975]

OH, and on the R/T hood stripes...I honestly didn't want them but they were already on the car. They're just vinyl stripes like the Camaro. However after seeing the car I REALLY like them. I plan to add a flat black solid stripe to the center of the hood as well like this:

[OKC08SkyR/L]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

The SRT-8 isn't worth the money.



Umm I'll try:

351.9 X 12% = 393.13

Now we don't say if this is an auto or 6 speed. If auto add another 3% to my multiplier.

That's your opinion. It's obviously worth it for all the people who have purchased one.

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by OKC08SkyR/L

That's your opinion. It's obviously worth it for all the people who have purchased one.

I guess they didn't know any better or didn't research enough. The numbers don't lie my friend.

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by OKC08SkyR/L

That's your opinion. It's obviously worth it for all the people who have purchased one.

do some research ....rt is the best bang for the buck....better value and 10k less for pretty close performance.

srt is for the people who like stock top of the line cars....modders or value buyers go after the rt....go to the challenger forum....you will see alot of the 08 srt8 guys are stuck up and full of it and there only defense for gettign an srt8 is because it has a plaque....lol

[Blownhotrodder]

Its cool that if you get an srt model you can do the srt driving experience for free.

[OKC08SkyR/L]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

do some research ....rt is the best bang for the buck....better value and 10k less for pretty close performance.

srt is for the people who like stock top of the line cars....modders or value buyers go after the rt....go to the challenger forum....you will see alot of the 08 srt8 guys are stuck up and full of it and there only defense for gettign an srt8 is because it has a plaque....lol

I sense al lot of class envy on this board.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by OKC08SkyR/L

I sense al lot of class envy on this board.

No, hes right, those guys are obnoxious as ever

[OKC08SkyR/L]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

I guess they didn't know any better or didn't research enough. The numbers don't lie my friend.

It's still irrelevant to the concept of worth. There is a subjective variable to worth that has to be factored in. When the Shelby GT500 first came out there were buyers that were willing to pay $20k over MSRP. It was their money and their decision to buy them.