Roadrunner,

I was first in Southern NH with an option to get an '08 challenger in New England. I received a call from my dealership at 0845 03 December 2007 asking if I wanted to move on the 2008 challenger. I declined. My cousin and I had a talk with the dealership manager and collectively they helped me realize I really wanted a manual transmission and the improvements that invariably come with the second run production. Based on their help I am now waiting in line to buy a 2009 Challenger - I may not be first, but I will be much happier having what I want for 40K rather than some 1 of 6400 with nothing special but a piece of plastic on the dashboard and bragging rights.

Personally, I am waiting for the 2009's and I may even wait for a 20091/2; if what I hear is true like more colors and detail'ing (and potentially functional butterfly valves - but I CAN NOT CONFIRM this).

I am holding out for an SRT8 with the color, tranny, options and dealer add-ons I want at the price I want - after all, it is ONLY a car. Oh, and the damn fit and finish better be perfect 8^P.

Get what you want - it is YOUR money and it is YOUR ride. Do your best not to get caught up in the material world - it is all marketing and hype. After all, you DESRVE it don't you?! 8^)

09challenger6.1