What are Challengers going for? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Vypurr · 06-06-2009, 08:56 PM

I am interested in a 2009 SRT8 Dodge Challenger with a 6-Speed Manual Transmission. Anyone got any leads? Any idea what people are paying? I will never pay sticker price for most cars, but I want to know what they are going for now.

Scapegoat · 06-06-2009, 09:05 PM

now might not be the time.

Chrysler is hoping to get out of warranty claims post chapter 11 for vehicles sold during their time in bankruptcy.

meaning, you buy a car now.. 6 months down the road, or whenever Chrysler finishes the restructure and can pull out of chapter 11 you could be ****ed.

apparently its a legitimate option they have. Though, obviously, they are being instructed not to take that path due to the probable further decline in sales and company trust of this action.

Um, as for your actual question... the last srt-8 i saw had a tag of around 38-40k and i was told dealerships aren't budging. I'd also assume that most dealerships aren't going to be bringing those "large ticket" cars unless they've got a guaranteed buyer.

let me know what you find out if you get one, they're freaking sweet cars

MuddyREX · 06-06-2009, 10:43 PM

Dude please don't buy one of those.

Vypurr · 06-06-2009, 10:44 PM

Care to expand? It's not me. My dad is quite interested in selling his SRT-4 and gettin an 8! I fully support him!

R22B · 06-06-2009, 11:20 PM

I have no idea but they are nice looking cars. Are the new Camaro's out of the question?

ndubz · 06-06-2009, 11:56 PM

I say go for it. hell you can probly get it for a dollar or two. look at it this way. you get a good deal now, and ur way ahead of the game so it aint that big a deal if u get jerked by the warranty. Does he want the car or not, thats the real question. And for now, Big daddy Barrack will have his back on the warranty.

cyron · 06-07-2009, 10:55 AM

There's a reason everyone has mustangs... All of the Magazine articles I've read love the stang over the other two...

Vypurr · 06-07-2009, 11:20 AM

I have read quite the opposite. The only mustang they compare it to that beats it is the Shelby. And honestly he does not care as much about the performance compared to a mustang because the styling is 1000x better.

twastheglow · 06-07-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

I have read quite the opposite. The only mustang they compare it to that beats it is the Shelby. And honestly he does not care as much about the performance compared to a mustang because the styling is 1000x better.

1000x to that comment.

05 mazda6s · 06-07-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyron

There's a reason everyone has mustangs... All of the Magazine articles I've read love the stang over the other two...

I've seen the articles you're talking about. It's true. Challenger is way too heavy and handling sucks.

215ek · 06-07-2009, 12:01 PM

personally, i just dont like how the challengers look, but if its what your dad wants, more power to him. no one can say theyre not pretty badass.
but im more into looks then a fast motor. i know most arent.

OMGz Turbo · 06-07-2009, 12:23 PM

Will you should just talk him into the new camaro if the price tag is similar

DsmRob · 06-07-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

Will you should just talk him into the new camaro if the price tag is similar

Dont buy a camaro, the 2010's already have recalls.

twastheglow · 06-07-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DsmRob

Dont buy a camaro, the 2010's already have recalls.

hahahahahaha What kind?

OMGz Turbo · 06-07-2009, 12:51 PM

i wouldnt call this a catastrophe...it happens and its only 300 cars

GM said today it is recalling about 300 new Camaros for a battery cable that might rub against the starter motor, wearing out insulation and possibly prevent the car from running, or starting. In extreme cases, the company says, it could cause a fire -- though none have been reported.

DsmRob · 06-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twastheglow

hahahahahaha What kind?

I believe the starter harness chafes and shorts out. But if there is already one recall just imagine how the rest of the car was built. Imo I wouldn't buy a Chevy or Chrysler right now.

Btw they compaired the mustang Gt to the Camaro and srt8, not the Shelby.

SpEcRv9 · 06-07-2009, 04:23 PM

the new camaro is turrible.

Scapegoat · 06-07-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DsmRob

I believe the starter harness chafes and shorts out. But if there is already one recall just imagine how the rest of the car was built. Imo I wouldn't buy a Chevy or Chrysler right now.

Btw they compaired the mustang Gt to the Camaro and srt8, not the Shelby.

you stupid mother****er haha, every car has recalls...

OMGz Turbo · 06-07-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

you stupid mother****er haha, every car has recalls...

Exactly...

And how is the new camaro terrible? Whats so wrong with it, i personally think the styling, and the interior was way better. Plus get the SS with a nice motor and trans package

"
The top-level SS is motivated by a 6.2-liter V8. When coupled with the six-speed automatic transmission, the SS is good for 400 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque, while opting for the manual gearbox will net an additional 22 horsepower, for a grand total of 422 horsepower and 408 lb-ft of torque. The V8-powered car will return about 23 mpg on the highway.

Other SS goodies include four-piston Brembo brakes, a sportier FE3 suspension and Competitive/Sport modes for the car's StabiliTrak stability control system, including launch control for manual SS models."

Now think what a more open exhaust, Intake would do with this car. Power gains would/should be decent

russiankid · 06-07-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DsmRob

I believe the starter harness chafes and shorts out. But if there is already one recall just imagine how the rest of the car was built. Imo I wouldn't buy a Chevy or Chrysler right now.

Btw they compaired the mustang Gt to the Camaro and srt8, not the Shelby.

Well at least they don't have crank walk issues.

06-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Dude please don't buy one of those. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
R22B Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Member #5854 My Ride: 88 Merkur XR4Ti \| 92 Mazda MX3 \| 98 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer \| 91 Ford Ranger89 \| 89 Yamaha FZR600 iTrader: (0)	I have no idea but they are nice looking cars. Are the new Camaro's out of the question? __________________ Half the wheels, twice the fun. That's motorcycles.

06-07-2009, 12:01 PM	#11
215ek Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Member #8604 My Ride: is rubbin, therefore its dubbin iTrader: (0)	personally, i just dont like how the challengers look, but if its what your dad wants, more power to him. no one can say theyre not pretty badass. but im more into looks then a fast motor. i know most arent. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#12
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Will you should just talk him into the new camaro if the price tag is similar __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

06-07-2009, 12:51 PM	#15
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	i wouldnt call this a catastrophe...it happens and its only 300 cars GM said today it is recalling about 300 new Camaros for a battery cable that might rub against the starter motor, wearing out insulation and possibly prevent the car from running, or starting. In extreme cases, the company says, it could cause a fire -- though none have been reported. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

06-06-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	now might not be the time. Chrysler is hoping to get out of warranty claims post chapter 11 for vehicles sold during their time in bankruptcy. meaning, you buy a car now.. 6 months down the road, or whenever Chrysler finishes the restructure and can pull out of chapter 11 you could be ****ed. apparently its a legitimate option they have. Though, obviously, they are being instructed not to take that path due to the probable further decline in sales and company trust of this action. Um, as for your actual question... the last srt-8 i saw had a tag of around 38-40k and i was told dealerships aren't budging. I'd also assume that most dealerships aren't going to be bringing those "large ticket" cars unless they've got a guaranteed buyer. let me know what you find out if you get one, they're freaking sweet cars

06-06-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	I say go for it. hell you can probly get it for a dollar or two. look at it this way. you get a good deal now, and ur way ahead of the game so it aint that big a deal if u get jerked by the warranty. Does he want the car or not, thats the real question. And for now, Big daddy Barrack will have his back on the warranty.

06-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
cyron Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Member #6607 My Ride: '90 S13, '99 A4, '99 Altimate, '03 R6, '90 DR650, '99 GSXR750, '04 CRF50 iTrader: (0)	There's a reason everyone has mustangs... All of the Magazine articles I've read love the stang over the other two...