RLSH700

Remember that Ford already has had a couple special edition GTs with pretty much the same package for similar pricing, I think this is a case of customers getting wise that the Bullitt is just a waste of money. Also remember that this car has been in production now for the 4th year of production, sales are going to slow down there is no way around it. Also remember that Ford, has had trouble getting their Taurus that gets 28 mpg (31mpg under the old standards) to sell very well, and the Fusion hasn't been the greatest formula of success for one of the top 3 sales segments, so don't let what the press says worry you. They will be able sell Challengers.

1971cuda convert

Im sorry I dont see challengers seting on any lot .There are over 10000 orders and only 6400 cars not to mention all the people that will just buy one when its seting on the lot . The mustang has ben around for years now and some of the luster has worn off thats all . I have a shelby gt350 I drive right now but its going up for sale any day it gets lots of looks but its still just a mustang with a different hood and wheels and a supercharger . The challenger is something many people have waited years for and I personaly believe its going to take alot of sales away from the mustang for a number of reasons .

Justice

I have a 05 GT, and it really is a nice car. I would love to have a little more power and better handling. And that's where the Bullitt comes in. If I did not have my eyes set on a challenger in 2010 I would be lining up for one. A green one though, a black one is no Bullitt mustang imho.

And about V8's remaining on the lots... Well, only time will tell... But with a high fuel economy usually comes crappy road handling and comfort. I'd rather pay a little more and cruise @ 17-18 mpg city. (most likely 15-17 in a challenger R/T manual). And I am hoping there are a lot of people like me. Because I would hate to see those wonderful V8 Fords, Chevy's and Dodge's go...

I howevercan't deny the growing amount of econo-boxes on the roads though... I've seen a couple of Smarts on the road already... Bah, the greenies are taking over.

RoswellGrey

I don't think it's the greenies as much as it is people just trying to save money on gas. The thing that gets me about the Smart cars, though, is that for what they are -- basically little telephone booths on wheels, the mileage isn't THAT great. If they got 70 or 80 mpg, I might see driving something that looks like that. But according to their own web site, they're rated 33/41. The old Geo Metros used to do that good and they were more normal-looking cars.

TechmanBD

And they are expensive for what they are as well.

RLSH700

You've sumed up my thoughts as well on that matter. I don't see the point in those things as they are just a full-sized golf cart, and as TechmanBD pointed out are very expensive for what you are getting. The other cars I don't understand are the ones like the Toyota Echo, Chevrolet Aveo, etc. Those things generally get worse fuel mileage than a car with a slightly larger engine. Although GM lacks such a car to compare since the Cobalt has a 2.2L engine for the standard level, the Corolla gets better fuel economy despite having a larger engine. It seems very backwards to me.

Justice, I hear you loud and clear. The funny thing is a friend of mine who has a Mazda 3 is currently looking at getting either a Mach 1 or a GTO because he is sick of the bad ride quality of compacts. The mileage a person gets also depends on the way you drive it, that is why I've been able to get over 30mpg with my Intrepid that was originally rated at 26mpg and I'm more than comfortable in the process.