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Old May 17, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Default RE: Challenger markup


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I think the vast majority of the members of this forum (and potential Challenger owners in general) WANT the Challenger, don't NEED the Challenger, and are willing to stick to thier personal spending limits when it comes to making a deal on the car when it finally becomes available.
I also believe that the vast majority of the members of this forum (and potential buyers, in general) are saavy enough to see what's happened with limited production cars like the Challenger in the past (most recently / currently - the Shelby Mustangs) as dealerships use Ebay almost exclusively to sell the "Shelby's" (YES, car sales ARE made on the internet - obviously, some of the most lucrative to the dealerships, or it wouldn't be happening as frequently/exclusively as it is!).
I think, with very few exceptions, most of us are at a point where we're financially secure enough to be able to afford a car like this, but haven't gotten to this point in our lives by being frivolous with our money either. I will NOT pay over MSRP for ANY car at ANY time. I never have before, and I never will. The Challenger is a WANT for me. If I have to wait to get my Challenger because I refuse to pay over MSRP, then I'll wait. Maybe as the time passes, more colors and options (that I want) will become available - then again, maybe not. Maybe the price will NEVER fall to or below MSRP. I don't know - I'm not an "auto psychic". Then there's always the possibility that another car may be made that gets me drooling during the wait. Sure, I WANT a Challenger, but I can survive without it.
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I agree with your sentiments.

I will never buy a car that just came out, but will wait at least a year. For example I am sure there are people who regret buying the 350 HP LS1 2004 GTO, when the 2005 and 2006 models have the better and more powerful 400 HP LS2's. Being first on the block to own anything is not my thing at all.
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