New Dodge challenger, -First One in N.J.

SteveSky67 · 07-11-2008, 09:41 PM

I go to a car meet every friday night and as i pulled in the lot this is what i saw, a 2008 Challenger, the first one in New Jersey (so the owner says), he paid over sticker price of about 65K....He is buying a second one and keeping this on in the garage, there are only 6400 of these cars available, it has a 6.1 Hemi, very nice, but i just dont buy chrysler products anymore.......also, this "thing" classified as a motor cycle, pulled in the lot at the end of the meet....SteveSky67

OKC08SKYR/L · 07-12-2008, 10:26 AM

Some people have more money than sense. The 2009 model will have a six-speed, LSD and you will be able to get it at MSRP or below. The Challenger is nothing more than a two-door Charger. It should have been lighter and with a 500hp 6.4L.

Uptownmarie · 07-12-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

I go to a car meet every friday night and as i pulled in the lot this is what i saw, a 2008 Challenger, the first one in New Jersey (so the owner says), he paid over sticker price of about 65K....He is buying a second one and keeping this on in the garage, there are only 6400 of these cars available, it has a 6.1 Hemi, very nice, but i just dont buy chrysler products anymore.......also, this "thing" classified as a motor cycle, pulled in the lot at the end of the meet....SteveSky67

THAT MUCH over sticker??? I thought sticker was about $40

RedSkyWV · 07-12-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OKC08SKYR/L

Some people have more money than sense. The 2009 model will have a six-speed, LSD and you will be able to get it at MSRP or below. The Challenger is nothing more than a two-door Charger. It should have been lighter and with a 500hp 6.4L.

I absolutely wouldn't get it without the LSD, too much money/work involved in adding one when it should be factory in the first place. Would love to see a 6.4L version (and then add a super

), but it does make pretty good power with the 6.1 and I'm sure we'll see N/A versions reaching 500HP++ with lots of aftermarket work anyway.

Antonio · 07-12-2008, 02:30 PM

i actually saw this challenger yesterday with my friend. It was parked on Rt 1 South in Edison. Looked to be at the Auto Image store, but could be wrong.

SteveSky67 · 07-12-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OKC08SKYR/L

Some people have more money than sense. The 2009 model will have a six-speed, LSD and you will be able to get it at MSRP or below. The Challenger is nothing more than a two-door Charger. It should have been lighter and with a 500hp 6.4L.

Well the guy who owned the car , well his head was bigger then the Burger King sign in the parking lot where the meet is held every friday, to each is own....I think i remember i heard someone say that there was one on Ebay for 90K, but don't quote me on that.

SteveSky67

Bogie · 07-13-2008, 12:00 AM

I believe the SRT8s are all sold or committed to be sold. And 15K over retail isn't out of the ordinary on a limited production run like this.

Some GT500KRs are running $50K over sticker.

VIN 1 of the ZR1 auctioned off for $1 million ($900K over sticker). Rank and file ZR1 will probably run $50K+ over sticker.

When you have $100K to spend on an automobile, an additional $150K probably isn't a big deal.

fr0stb1t3 · 07-13-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie

I believe the SRT8s are all sold or committed to be sold. And 15K over retail isn't out of the ordinary on a limited production run like this.

Some GT500KRs are running $50K over sticker.

VIN 1 of the ZR1 auctioned off for $1 million ($900K over sticker). Rank and file ZR1 will probably run $50K+ over sticker.

When you have $100K to spend on an automobile, an additional $150K probably isn't a big deal.

Not so, between 15-20% are going to be available at dealers on lots. Your probably going to pay $10-$20k over MSRP. (I tried to get one instead of the Sky)

SteveSky67 · 07-13-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC08SKYR/L

Some people have more money than sense.

Yeah, and they say there is a recession in this country...

SteveSky67

**Ahnuld** · 07-13-2008, 12:58 PM

heres one I saw 4th july weekend... in North Carolina.

It was parked in front of Evernham building (Nascar team). Considering Dodge is one of their big sponsors, you think that had anything to do with this car making its way here?

I am in south jersey... my wife says she sees one almost every morning driving to work. guy drives up route 130 and cross the Betsy Ross Bridge into pennsy.
Rt 130 is a rough road... surprising someone is daily driving it on that road.

Although... knowing my wifes knowledge of cars it could be a Prius she is seeing.

**RickyD** · 07-13-2008, 01:10 PM

My son and I saw a silver one coming through Mississippi about 3 weeks ago.

OKC08SKYR/L · 07-13-2008, 04:06 PM

I can admire Challengers without lusting after them. On the other hand, I do lust after the M Roadster and the SLK55 AMG.

SteveSky67 · 07-13-2008, 09:33 PM

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Although... knowing my wifes knowledge of cars it could be a Prius she is seeing.

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Now that is funny!...SteveSky67

ParrotHeadNation · 07-14-2008, 10:24 PM

yep well i saw one about a month ago at a local car show, it was the hemi, and looked terrific!

SteveSky67 · 07-15-2008, 12:48 AM

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yep well i saw one about a month ago at a local car show, it was the hemi, and looked terrific!

Terrific it may look but is is still a Chrysler product....now the camaro , i would buy...but i'm still thinking about the Merot Sky when it becomes available....

SKYLORD · 07-15-2008, 10:12 AM

"Friends don't let friends drive Dodges"

ParrotHeadNation · 07-15-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Terrific it may look but is is still a Chrysler product....now the camaro , i would buy...but i'm still thinking about the Merot Sky when it becomes available....

passing on the camaro, dont like the camaro, Challenger I would buy

RedSkyWV · 07-15-2008, 10:50 AM

I like the looks of the Camaro maybe just a bit more, but I'd take the Challenger on power alone. If/When the Z28 comes out I think I'd lean back to the Camaro.

Lil GTO · 07-15-2008, 02:46 PM

Reminds me of the 1970s Charger that my wife drove when I first met her.

OKC08SKYR/L · 07-16-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyWV

I like the looks of the Camaro maybe just a bit more, but I'd take the Challenger on power alone. If/When the Z28 comes out I think I'd lean back to the Camaro.

The Camaro Z28 will be lighter than the Challenger and have 125 more hp.

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OKC08SKYR/L Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47 My Photos: (0)	Some people have more money than sense. The 2009 model will have a six-speed, LSD and you will be able to get it at MSRP or below. The Challenger is nothing more than a two-door Charger. It should have been lighter and with a 500hp 6.4L. __________________ 2008 Sky Redline - Silver Pearl - Chrome Wheels - Monsoon - Spoiler - Auto Trans - 01/19/08 2005 Crossfire SRT-6 (Sold) 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sold) 2001 WS6 Trans-Am (Sold)

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Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 1,651 My Photos: (6)	i actually saw this challenger yesterday with my friend. It was parked on Rt 1 South in Edison. Looked to be at the Auto Image store, but could be wrong. __________________ HAD - '07 Redline -292 whp & 327 wtq - SOLD :( HAVE - '02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - STOCK....for now http://youtube.com/profile?user=talkaboutblue NASSOA Founding Member

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,484 My Photos: (0)	I believe the SRT8s are all sold or committed to be sold. And 15K over retail isn't out of the ordinary on a limited production run like this. Some GT500KRs are running $50K over sticker. VIN 1 of the ZR1 auctioned off for $1 million ($900K over sticker). Rank and file ZR1 will probably run $50K+ over sticker. When you have $100K to spend on an automobile, an additional $150K probably isn't a big deal. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,454 My Photos: (1)	heres one I saw 4th july weekend... in North Carolina. It was parked in front of Evernham building (Nascar team). Considering Dodge is one of their big sponsors, you think that had anything to do with this car making its way here? I am in south jersey... my wife says she sees one almost every morning driving to work. guy drives up route 130 and cross the Betsy Ross Bridge into pennsy. Rt 130 is a rough road... surprising someone is daily driving it on that road. Although... knowing my wifes knowledge of cars it could be a Prius she is seeing. __________________ Photos below taken at Dover Airforce Base

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RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 404 My Photos: (8)	saw a silver Challenger My son and I saw a silver one coming through Mississippi about 3 weeks ago.

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OKC08SKYR/L Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47 My Photos: (0)	I can admire Challengers without lusting after them. On the other hand, I do lust after the M Roadster and the SLK55 AMG. __________________ 2008 Sky Redline - Silver Pearl - Chrome Wheels - Monsoon - Spoiler - Auto Trans - 01/19/08 2005 Crossfire SRT-6 (Sold) 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sold) 2001 WS6 Trans-Am (Sold)

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RedSkyWV Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 219 My Photos: (0)	I like the looks of the Camaro maybe just a bit more, but I'd take the Challenger on power alone. If/When the Z28 comes out I think I'd lean back to the Camaro.

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Lil GTO First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 710 My Photos: (0)	did you say Charger? Reminds me of the 1970s Charger that my wife drove when I first met her.