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It's official. Challenger Unveiling
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Author:  Lookwhos [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:16 am ]
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Hmmmm... When will they'll come out with a hybrid?!?!
Author:  Khyron [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:23 am ]
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Lookwhos wrote:
Hmmmm... When will they'll come out with a hybrid?!?!



NEVER!!!!
Author:  lee955i [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:04 am ]
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Droooolicious, but I'll wait for an SRT 10 model. You KNOW it'll happen :mrgreen: :shock: :mrgreen: .
Cheers, Lee S.
Author:  metal_on_metal [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:22 pm ]
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Hrmmm...

I wonder how high the price is compared to the old days, given changes to the value of the dollar.

Now I am no economist and readily admit up front that I may be doing the math wrong here but let's see what we can find out...

Using this site:
http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/

A dollar in 2006 (unfortunately the latest data available) is worth $4.98 in 1971.

I found a 1971 Challenger price guide here:

http://members.aol.com/cudaesp/cars/chlngr.html

Base model 2dr hardtop was $2950.00

Hemi motor option was $789.95

There were loads of other options such as Posi, interior groups, etc so let's tack on an extra grand to build a fictitious "loaded" '71 with a Hemi motor (similar power output to the new car).

1971 price: $4739.95

Now I think if we multiply the 1971 price by the 2006 dollar value offset we would get the adjusted 2008 price. Again I could have something backwards but here we go:

$4739.95 x $4.98 = $23,604.91

If this is correct then I suppose we are looking at a bit of markup here.

-Trevor
Author:  Khyron [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:34 pm ]
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wow, just a wee bit of a markup ;-)
Author:  56chevy210 [ Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:59 pm ]
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$4739.95 x $4.98 = $23,604.91

now add $12,000 for the increased cost of the average hourly labor
then add $3,000 for the adjusted price of steel ..... which take it from me is amazingly high !!!

And finally another $3,000 to $4,000 per auto for increased overhead , due to overpriced ceo's and operating factory's with skyrocketing energy prices!!! :D

I think the prices are right on mark with the rest of the over inflated economy :mad:
Author:  grimwolf3176 [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:57 pm ]
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Khyron wrote:
my god, it's like being on albanyunderground, no import talk in the chally thread :nana: :lol:

but yes, the first year will be limited run, the 09's will have a 6 cyl, 5.7, and srt-8 model, the 5.7 and srt-8 will be available with a 6 speed stick. I would almost.... almost consider selling the Charger for one of these bad bodys.

and the price will come down next year as well. I would buy a 5.7 ver so I can mod the fuck out of it and not think twice.



i just went to the web site and built my own it is automatic only.. auto slapstick. unless its just the 08 models are 5 speed auto with autostick and next year in 09 they will offer the manual. but i just tryed to build an 08 model srt8 and it dont have an option for the manual tranny

and edit added** if you ever sell that car you better give jimmerz dibs LOL even though im broke lol
Author:  Khyron [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:35 pm ]
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hehe right, thats what I posted, the next year will offer stick ;)

and you'll be the first to get dibs. hope you can get a home equity loan :lol:
Author:  UNHOLY [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:40 pm ]
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This is fuckin evil .......

Image
Author:  grimwolf3176 [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:46 pm ]
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IT IS a sick lookin car.. lets just hope it performs as well as it looks.
Author:  TRC51 [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:10 pm ]
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UNHOLY wrote:
This is fuckin evil .......



Great... no you've ruined the surprise. :)
Author:  UNHOLY [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:32 pm ]
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Wrong time - economically - to introduce a high end muscle car.
Not with the price of gas.
13/18 mpg
Author:  TRC51 [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:35 pm ]
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UNHOLY wrote:
Wrong time - economically - to introduce a high end muscle car.
Not with the price of gas.
13/18 mpg


I thought it was supposed to have the fuel efficieny garbage the 1500 trucks have (shuts down half the engine)?

If it got 20+ it would be fine IMO, but those numbers are some serious kida ugly. That is worse than the 4x4 trucks.
Author:  grimwolf3176 [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:54 pm ]
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TRC51 wrote:

I thought it was supposed to have the fuel efficieny garbage the 1500 trucks have (shuts down half the engine)?

If it got 20+ it would be fine IMO, but those numbers are some serious kida ugly. That is worse than the 4x4 trucks.


i dont know about dodge but i know chevy trucks have that... and the new camaro is gonna be able to shut down up to 4 cylinders with its new computer shit..but the second you put your foot into it its suposed to make them all kick in like they were never missing.. yeah right.. i can see the fucking recall on that shit..lmfao
Author:  TRC51 [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:09 pm ]
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grimwolf3176 wrote:

i dont know about dodge but i know chevy trucks have that... and the new camaro is gonna be able to shut down up to 4 cylinders with its new computer shit..but the second you put your foot into it its suposed to make them all kick in like they were never missing.. yeah right.. i can see the fucking recall on that shit..lmfao


Chevy and Dodge are both already using it. From what I hear, it's pretty seemless. I think they are using it on the new impalas with the 8 in it.
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