RE: Big Three to shift into '08 models
I have to agree about waiting until 2009 or at least for a 2009 model.
Seems to me Dodge can only get the 6.1 going for this first model run, and I'd rather wait until they figure out all the options they want to sell before I make the plan to purchase one. It seems like this first run is to capture the excitement that has built up and sell to the crowd that just has to have one now. I really don't have to have one now...
After the dust settles and the hoopla has died down and they have to compete with the Camaro, I'm sure Dodge will be playing around with all kinds of options / and drive train options to appeal to a wider audience. I would think the 5.7 and 6.4 motors have to be in the Challenger eventually, and possibly the 7.0.
I think those people committing to get the first Challengers will be disappointed a year later when the prices have dropped and many more options exist. At least they will have that first year to enjoy themselves.