Hi to all Chally European future owners.

I live in Milan - Italy and the Chally (black + sunroof) was on the 29th in the following situation:
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Vehicle Information
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 2B3LJ74W58H290486
Order Number (VON): 21129476
Sold Order: Yes
Vehicle Status
Current Location: N/A
Bay Information:
Build Code: Inspection Pending, 05/28/2008
Dealer Delivery ETA:

*ETA is an estimated date for delivery, not a promise or guarantee. Actual delivery may vary.
Vehicle Distribution Information
Origin Assembly Plant: Brampton Assembly, ON
Origin Shipping Location: Windsor Assembly, ON
Distribution Center: Newark Assembly, DE
Vehicle Description
Year: 2008
Make: Dodge
Model: CHALLENGER SRT8
Color: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Dealer Information
Dealer Code: 43877
Address: E-town Dodge
2005 South Market Street
Elizabethtown, PA 170222850
Vehicle Movement Information Route Movements Event Date Location
Completed
.. Scheduled for Build (D1) 04/02/2008 06:36 AM CDT Windsor Assembly, ON
Current
.. Built - Pending Inspection (I) 05/28/2008 12:10 PM CDT Brampton Assembly, ON
Future
.. Loaded On Railcar 05/29/2008 07:00 PM CDT Melvindale, MI
.. Railcar Placed at Destination Facility 06/01/2008 12:00 PM CDT Newark Assembly, DE
.. Unloaded From Railcar 06/02/2008 12:00 AM CDT Newark Assembly, DE
.. Vehicle Delivered to Dealer 06/04/2008 05:00 PM CDT E-town Dodge
Elizabethtown, PA
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The order had be done by an italian dealer (Lissone - Monza), who ordered through an americam one.
I hope the car will arrive in Italy at the end of June (even if I don't deceive myself), in order to drive it for my holidays in August (when in Italy, before to use it, some changements have to be done to respect the european laws, then the test+inscripion to the Cars Pubblic Registry).

I don't absolutely know which trip will be my first one, because it will depend on my job and the time I will have for free.
I ordered this car to use it as an official car for business. The Chally is completely different from any other car (here You may see only european important cars like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Audi, etc.), exclusive and powerful: for these reasons it will call the attention of some customers of mine, because in my job many customers want to see people like me upon a special cars.

As for upgrades, I will put a satellite locator (connected to thef deterrent): it's a way in Italy also to reduce the insurance premium.
I will put even the "park distance sensor": I'm already accustomed in using them upon other cars and they are very helpful during parking: they should be obligatory upon every car for the respect of the other cars' owners.
It was interesting for me to read about the "cold air intake" and the connected "gas mileage". SF18C, please, may You give some more informations regarding it (or the link where I may find them)? Does it affect the external look of the car (I don't want to modify externally the Chally, 'cause it's just perfect)?

Nothing contrary to the "Chally Street Meet": it would be a very nice idea! Let's keep in contact!


Joe from Milan - Italy