If the Charger with a V8 was a coupe and had 6 speed transmission, then I would buy it. The Challenger is filling a void that needed to be filled.

What I worry about is DCX thinking that a limited production only Challenger is going to help their bottom line. Ford has limited production Mustangs that most can't get or afford and thus most settle and buy the Mustang GT. This helps Ford's bottom line because the limited prodcution cars are getting buyers excited and they still get a sale. 10,000 Shelbys being built and sold in 2007 will not mean much to Ford other than it got buyers for the regular Mustang. If I can't get the Challenger when it comes out then I'm going to wait and see if I can get a Camaro. If I can't get the Camaro because of limited production marketing, then I'll but the Mustang GT.

I'm ready to buy now, but I'm going to wait to see if I can get a Challenger or a Camaro. If not, then DCX and GM has lost a sale to Ford.

I hope these highly paid auto executives are thinking clearly about what is driving the success of Ford's Mustang.