starting at 37,995!!!????? - Page 2

munkee drummer · 02-14-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Good point - I missed that!

Don't know how........
Hope you don't mind a little move, Munkee Drummer.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO Problem. Didnt see the other section until I had already posted......

SilverTurtle · 02-14-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by munkee drummer

You may have missed the "starting at" part of the article. They appear to be on the way to 45+. I hope this is the competition that the camaro is going against. As long as the camaro remains affordable it should be the day lights out of the challenger.

you must have missed the "in Spring" part of the article... you see, the ONLY version of the Challenger to go on sale in the Spring is the SRT8... all other models will follow sometime around September, after production starting in the last half of July... I can PROMISE you that Chrysler will be selling the SRT8 starting at $38k and the lesser models for alot less... from what I am told, the Challenger's top price with every bell, whistle and added extra is about $45k... you have chosen to read only what you want to read in this article.

SilverTurtle · 02-14-2008, 08:02 PM

cut and pasted directly from the Dodge website:

MY CHALLENGER SRT8
MSRP As Configured: $41,985
Net Price: $41,985

2008 CHALLENGER SRT8 X Pkg. $37,320

Destination Charge $675

Color $0

Dark Slate Gray $0
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat $0

Features/Options $1,890

Power Sunroof $950
MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System w/Navigation $890
245/45ZR20-Front 255/45ZR20-Rear Performance Tires $50
Premium Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats Incl.
Monotone Paint Incl.
3.06 Axle Ratio Incl.
5-Speed Automatic Transmission with Autostick® Incl.
6.1-Liter SRT HEMI V8 Engine Incl.
13-Speaker Kicker SRT High- Performance Audio Incl.
20" x 9.0" Forged Aluminum SRT Design Wheels Incl.

Adjustments $2,100

Gas Guzzler Tax $2,100

MSRP As Configured: $41,985
Current Incentives

Net Price: $41,985

this was with every available option checked

Georgianne · 02-14-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I think $37,995 is a great price for a 425hp car... anyone here remember what the 405hp C5 Z06 cost new? admittedly, it was alot faster than the Challenger SRT8, but the Z06 was the closest the C5 ever got to 425hp, and it was well over $50,000 when new... so I think $38k isn't bad at all for the car... I would expect that the top of the line Camaro would come in at about that same price with about 20-30hp more than the SRT8... remember, folks, the Shelby GT500 is a $42,000 car and sports 500hp... so the top of the line is probably going to be in the same price range.

Shelby's are starting at $62,000 with the highest bidder and the crap the dealers are pulling.

SilverTurtle · 02-14-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgianne

Shelby's are starting at $62,000 with the highest bidder and the crap the dealers are pulling.

really? because they're not selling that high here in Texas... I recently had a conversation with an f-body guy that works at a Ford dealership about getting a GT500, and he said that it wouldn't be a problem to get one for MSRP or maybe even a little below to be able to "lure away" a devoted GM follower.

and yesh, I have been entertaining the idea of getting a GT500 as well as a Challenger... because I think it would be cool to have a six speed version of all three pony cars

*TAG UR IT* · 02-15-2008, 03:26 AM

^I'm swinging by your place for some test drives! lol... I mean c'mon, right? You do need some help stretching out the "legs" of all your cars, right?!?!

SilverTurtle · 02-15-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

^I'm swinging by your place for some test drives! lol... I mean c'mon, right? You do need some help stretching out the "legs" of all your cars, right?!?!

Naomi has to drive the Camaro, since she wont drive anything else, so you and I will swap between the boat and the Shelby... oh, wait, the Challenger and Shelby

lol

*The_Blur* · 02-15-2008, 11:04 AM

If the Camaro gets a price tag like that, I'd rather buy a Cadillac. I could get a luxury status symbol at that price. Fortunately, we all know that the Camaro is going to be affordable.

octane_n_veins · 02-15-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Yup 37K for the top dog model is actually pretty good. Its those dealer markups that are the real killer. Thank God I live in the land of too many dealerships and plan to wait a year or 2.

Marks ups aren't designed to kill the sale. It's there to hold gross on a new vehicle.

big_bank5000 · 02-15-2008, 11:11 PM

you guys gotta remember that the 41,000 isnt really gonna be the price. only 6000 challengers are gonna be made and its basically gonna be a ebay auction to see who gets them. I know when my unlce asked about them the dealer said he has to wait for the bids to open or some crap like that. so yeah the challengers might not becoming cheap after all.

2010_5thgen · 02-15-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by munkee drummer

Three colors will be available for Challenger: HEMI Orange, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Bright Silver Metallic. The first 6,300 Challengers will display a limited-edition numbered plaque on the dashboard.

Challenger is slated to arrive in showrooms this spring with a starting price of $37,995.

I sure hope the Camaro doesnt start at that!! WOW mucho dinero!!! Not gonna happen outta my wallet. I hope to see them start at mid 20's. 38 grand for starters and Dodge will keep alot of them.

http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autosh...mentid=6179956

its actually over 40 after the gas guzzler tax and it doesnt even come in a stick!

stovt001 · 02-15-2008, 11:34 PM

So to sum up the advantages we have:

Not limited production
stick available
presumably no gas guzzler tax

I don't think we'll have to pay nearly the prices the Challenger is commanding.

smike07 · 02-15-2008, 11:35 PM

You know, I hope the Challenger is here to stay. Sure, the "limited production model" may be priced a little high for the average consumer, but who knows what other engines will be dropped under the hood of those tanks. There has been some rumors of Chrysler doing away with HEMI power. I'm not interested in one at all, but when the Camaro comes out, I'd like some variety on the streets for me to leave in the dust. Beating the crap out of Mustangs and Chargers will get old after a while. Sure, the imports will be out in abundance, but I'm talkin' about the good 'ol American muscle car races. A little healthy competition is good. In fact, I hope more cars come back. Maybe not so 'retro', but I'd like to see the old nameplates around again. If Ford were to affiliate with De Tomaso and do a re-make of the Pantera, the Chevelle comes back, the Charger lost two of its doors, 'Cuda, a GTO that looked less... well, you know. (no offense to all GTO owners, I do like them a little). So far all of these companies are all on the right track. If they keep going this way, we'll be back on the road with all the fun cars. Maybe even bring back the Grand National and a REAL Cougar, instead of whatever Ford did with those last two generations. I would love it if they were all successful.

*TAG UR IT* · 02-16-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

Naomi has to drive the Camaro, since she wont drive anything else, so you and I will swap between the boat and the Shelby... oh, wait, the Challenger and Shelby

lol

DEAL!!!

02-14-2008, 08:02 PM	#17
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	cut and pasted directly from the Dodge website: MY CHALLENGER SRT8 MSRP As Configured: $41,985 Net Price: $41,985 2008 CHALLENGER SRT8 X Pkg. $37,320 Destination Charge $675 Color $0 Dark Slate Gray $0 Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat $0 Features/Options $1,890 Power Sunroof $950 MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System w/Navigation $890 245/45ZR20-Front 255/45ZR20-Rear Performance Tires $50 Premium Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats Incl. Monotone Paint Incl. 3.06 Axle Ratio Incl. 5-Speed Automatic Transmission with Autostick® Incl. 6.1-Liter SRT HEMI V8 Engine Incl. 13-Speaker Kicker SRT High- Performance Audio Incl. 20" x 9.0" Forged Aluminum SRT Design Wheels Incl. Adjustments $2,100 Gas Guzzler Tax $2,100 MSRP As Configured: $41,985 Current Incentives Net Price: $41,985 this was with every available option checked __________________ got tequila? Last edited by SilverTurtle; 02-14-2008 at 08:04 PM. Reason: this is with every option checked

02-15-2008, 11:04 AM	#22
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02-15-2008, 11:11 PM	#24
big_bank5000 Bring it back!!!!! Drives: 2008 G8 GT (its my baby) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 51	you guys gotta remember that the 41,000 isnt really gonna be the price. only 6000 challengers are gonna be made and its basically gonna be a ebay auction to see who gets them. I know when my unlce asked about them the dealer said he has to wait for the bids to open or some crap like that. so yeah the challengers might not becoming cheap after all. __________________ Chevy till the day I'm six feet under!!! *2009 grab your horses I got mines you better get yours*. (R.I.P Steve Godbless)

02-15-2008, 03:26 AM	#20
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	^I'm swinging by your place for some test drives! lol... I mean c'mon, right? You do need some help stretching out the "legs" of all your cars, right?!?!

02-15-2008, 11:34 PM	#26
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	So to sum up the advantages we have: Not limited production stick available presumably no gas guzzler tax I don't think we'll have to pay nearly the prices the Challenger is commanding.

02-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#27
smike07 Drives: 1998 convertible Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 220	You know, I hope the Challenger is here to stay. Sure, the "limited production model" may be priced a little high for the average consumer, but who knows what other engines will be dropped under the hood of those tanks. There has been some rumors of Chrysler doing away with HEMI power. I'm not interested in one at all, but when the Camaro comes out, I'd like some variety on the streets for me to leave in the dust. Beating the crap out of Mustangs and Chargers will get old after a while. Sure, the imports will be out in abundance, but I'm talkin' about the good 'ol American muscle car races. A little healthy competition is good. In fact, I hope more cars come back. Maybe not so 'retro', but I'd like to see the old nameplates around again. If Ford were to affiliate with De Tomaso and do a re-make of the Pantera, the Chevelle comes back, the Charger lost two of its doors, 'Cuda, a GTO that looked less... well, you know. (no offense to all GTO owners, I do like them a little). So far all of these companies are all on the right track. If they keep going this way, we'll be back on the road with all the fun cars. Maybe even bring back the Grand National and a REAL Cougar, instead of whatever Ford did with those last two generations. I would love it if they were all successful.