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[iski]

If you need to ask about that, you can't afford it anyway.

I will gladly accept any and all gas donations.   

[RJ749]

I saw the Challenger at the intro show last month in Las Vegas.

Any details I had have already been stated here.

It is a great looking car in person and I imagine the early ones will bring some profit to anyone that doesn't want to keep it.

Not sure if it has been stated above but the 6 speed manual will be offered in the SRT 8 in the 2009 Model Year.

I'm waiting until the initial fury is gone and to get the manual.

IMHO this along with the Mustang have the best execution of a modern rendition of a "pony" car.  Somehow the Camaro didn't make it for me.

[amigo Jorge]

I saw the Challenger at the intro show last month in Las Vegas.

Any details I had have already been stated here.

It is a great looking car in person and I imagine the early ones will bring some profit to anyone that doesn't want to keep it.

Not sure if it has been stated above but the 6 speed manual will be offered in the SRT 8 in the 2009 Model Year.

I'm waiting until the initial fury is gone and to get the manual.

IMHO this along with the Mustang have the best execution of a modern rendition of a "pony" car.  Somehow the Camaro didn't make it for me.

Like this one Roger?

PS this is what I want....540 HP

[RJ749]

Like this one Roger?

PS this is what I want....540 HP

 

[Fired00d]

Here is one for 103tHunDer (and all the rest of the Mopar people)....

1970  Dodge : Challenger  T/A Buy It Now for: $79,888.00 Or make Best Offer

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[70_GTX]

The information on post #7 is about all the dealer had to show me today. Above that it said this.

From: Dodge Marketing@DCX
11/29/2007 09:07
Subject:2008MY DODGE CHALLENGER PRICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: NOVEMBER 29, 2007

TO: All Dodge Brand Dealers

Subject: 2008MY DODGE CHALLENGER PRICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Today we announce the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Pricing through the Press Release below. This will surely cause excitement in the market place as we begin a Challenger Pre-Sell campaign next week. The Pre-Sell campaign is designed to drive customers into your showroom to help you secure customer sold orders for the first Challengers. Please watch for additional communication coming Monday via Chrysler Mail Management System and Dmail about 2008 Challenger Pricing, Specifications, Allocations, and TOPS opening.

Good Selling!

M.J. Accavitti
Director, Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing Communications

[110tHunDer]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get on that Charger? In town and on highway?

Overall, about 21 mpg.  Never less than 20 mpg since I bought it - per tank.  Do not do much town driving, so figure its around 17-19 mpg town, 22-23 mpg hwy.  Uses mid-grade - 89 octane gas.

Mine is the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with 340 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft.  of torque.  Runs like a scalded dog.  

Geez, you average 21mpg?   I have a 300C (HEMI) that the wife drives.  She does a lot of in town driving with it and mileage is usally NEVER above 15mpg on the computer when I go to fill it up.  I have had it out on the road a few times and it has seen 24.5, but usually, it runs around 21.5.  I do run 87 in it, but doubtful that's the reason.  Maybe the 10% ethanol gas?

It does run like a beotch, though!

[110tHunDer]

Who's all going to buy one of these Challengers. I'm thinking  group rate.
Brian I know your a Mopar Man, are you adding one to your collection.  

No, gonna pass, Dave.  The Viper truck is enough 4-wheeled fun for me (for now).  Besides, wouldn't it be a step down to go from 500HP and a 6-speed to 425HP and an automatic? I think I know which keys I'd grab when I need to feel some torque on my backside!

[110tHunDer]

Went in to see the dealer today. The only info he had was a type-written page. No pictures. The literature gave a price of $37,995. There were only about three options that could be added to the package. It comes standard with the 22X customer preferred package. The online ad says that pricing starts at $40,095. I don't know why the descrepancy. I asked the dealer if it will have the gas guzzler tax and he said that the literature doesn't show it. The dealership owner had already made his order. He ordered one with every option and in black. He wanted a six speed manual, but that is not available. It only comes as a five speed auto. The dealer said that he may cancel his order if that is a deal breaker. The wife said to order an orange one. So, we did. No options, other than the standard package. The literature says that they will be here in the spring, no definite time frame. The dealer also said that if it came in and we really didn't want it, he'd have no problem selling it. He also said that they have not heard a date for regular production ordering. He also said thet the larger dealers would probably get their orders first, so ours may arrive later. The owners car was ordered at 10:30 local time and ours was ordered at 1:30 local. There were 6,000 numbers difference in our VON numbers. I don't really know what that tells us. I doubt that there were 6,000 SRT8 Challengers sold in that space. Maybe 6,000 total Dodge orders ? Anyway, I'm excited.

Good choice of colors!  A friend and I were talking today and he asked what color would I get if I was getting one.  I said it would be tough not to get the orange and he agreed.  I'm sure they will all look good, but a car like that needs to be bright!

[Hobo]

I put my order in yesterday for the new Challenger. Base sticker of $37,230 plus $675 destination is $37,995. There is $2,100 gas guzzler tax and only three options availible. A tire upgrade for $50, $950 for sunroof and $890 for the MyGIG system w/ Nav. Total $41,895 MSRP. I've only got $2,558 between invoice and MSRP, the factory won't let us make any money, boss says that we'll hold out for sticker on this one. I don't have a deposit on the car yet, so if anybody wants one let me know. Factory says we are only going to get one of this first run of SRT-8's. This one is ordered in black, but that could be changed (if it's done soon enough) if someone the silver or orange. I wanted to order the orange, but my boss doesn't like the loud colors like I do. I'm guessing that it will be April or May before the car arrives.
I heard that the first two cars off of the line will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson in January. I always enjoy watching that, My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts for watching a car auction on TV. 

Hobo

[iski]

Geez, you average 21mpg?   I have a 300C (HEMI) that the wife drives.  She does a lot of in town driving with it and mileage is usally NEVER above 15mpg on the computer when I go to fill it up.  I have had it out on the road a few times and it has seen 24.5, but usually, it runs around 21.5.  I do run 87 in it, but doubtful that's the reason.  Maybe the 10% ethanol gas?

It does run like a beotch, though!

Its gotta be that ethanol.  Actually, the stuff is lousy as far as gas mileage.  Couldn't be the 87 mph..... 

80-90% of my driving is non town & lots of that is interstate.  I check mileage about once a week but not on the computer - the old fashioned way.  The 8 cyl engine has a gas saving feature:

"The multiple displacement system features fast electronic controls, sophisticated control algorithms, and electronic throttle control, moving from eight cylinders to four in 40 milliseconds (0.04 seconds)."

Never notice that but it improves overall mileage.


I watch Barrett Jackson, too.  Interesting how the old muscle cars are worth a fortune now.

[Gettinold]

No, gonna pass, Dave.  The Viper truck is enough 4-wheeled fun for me (for now).  Besides, wouldn't it be a step down to go from 500HP and a 6-speed to 425HP and an automatic? I think I know which keys I'd grab when I need to feel some torque on my backside!

I'd like to see a heads up between the two. 

[hard10]

I was at the Auto Show in Miami a few weeks ago & saw this little 2 door car:

[hard10]

I only liked it because it was Harley Orange (like D00d's Pumpkin  )

[hard10]

I wonder if it has a 110 in it?