RE: Economic Influence on Challenger purchase?
Let's face it folks.........we are a diffreent breed of car buyer.
The Challenger is not a 'main stream' automobile in today's market. It's a specialty car that we are passionate about.
This purchase is not about basic transportation. It's high fashion statement that is not really for a family.
It's like the Corvette. There will always be a buyer with money that will buy our car.
No doubt, the numbers are down. My dealer told me that they had four Challenger deals fall through this week due to financing issues.
You cannot sell them if the buyer cannot get financing. Chrysler cancelled the leasing program, so the result is poor sales - even for our beloved Challenger.
The S/E model is an outright steal. The R/T model is a bargain muscle car. The SRT8 model is an extravagence.
Our economy is real sick right now, and normal conditions do not apply. I think Chrysler has more to worry about than GM.
Private investors (CERBERUS) do not keep companies that lose money. I pray for brighter days ahead. Sooner the better.