Look at the price of 70 - 71 Challengers brand new they were what around 4500 for a 426 Hemi. With thicker metal bodies, chrome bumpers, now cars have a lot of plastic on them. The price of any new car in my minds eye is way out of control. The average person who the muscle car market was aimed at back in the day could afford a new car just about of there choice. Now look if the average person tried to get a new Challenger there chance isnt too good. I beleive the car should be around 30 to 35. The new Charger Daytona is going for 36 so i dont see why not.
I'm not arguing with you, but let's put this into perspective.
While a '71 Challenger went for $4,500.00, my parents built a house in July of 1971 (exactly like the one I have now - same layout, same sq footage) for $28,900.00. The house I'm in now (let's theoretically say it's my parents' house built/paid for in 1971) values at $294,500.00 now (we had an appraisal done two years ago).
That's roughly ten times the cost/value in 1971.
Now, that 1971 Challenger priced at $4,500.00 - times ten - would translate to $45,000.00 in current dollars. Likewise, our incomes have increased (respectfully) to the same level.
AND as much as I HATE to say it, gas (in 1971) was around $0.43/gal. Do the math.... (doesn't matter, I'll STILL complain about THAT!)
We have a
stigma about numbers, thinking we pay entirely too much for everything. BUT in all reality, we're pretty close to the same
standard of living that we were in 1971.
I'll stick with my original estimate of $44,000.00 - $49,000.00 for the MSRP on the car I want. They'll make them, price them and sell them at that level.
The dealers are STILL listing Shelby Mustangs at $15,000.00 OVER MSRP on Ebay and people are STILL buying them! What do you think will happen with the Challenger?