I like the family heirloom line of thinking Skippy, as it is the exact same thing I plan on doing with mine. I could care less about re-selling it, etc. What I do care about though is enjoying it to its fullest. By that I mean driving it daily (with the exception of wintertime) pampering it like a newborn and maybe taking it to car shows once in a blue moon. I bet watching other people enjoy it and talk about it and ask questions about it will be pretty cool! That, for me, is what it's all about.

 

I'm following down the line with Albeeno and Damnskippy in that I could care less about resale value. Ive had a few years around this earth and can finally get something I have worked a long hard time for, so passing it on to my family later in life will be a great experience they can think back fondly of. Car's luckily become collectors items, but if you buy one thinking about what might be 20, 30, 40 years down the road, then more than likely your headed for disappointment. Who would have imagined back in '70 that limited Challengers would go for a couple a hundred grand, considering the build quality and stuff with those runs. Not to mention that most to not stay with original owners or even all parts, it's just luck.

 

Yep, I too have more years behind me than in front of me so yes I will burn some rubber.

 

I will never burn rubber in my challenger... [sm=grinangel.gif]
I will never burn rubber in my challenger... [sm=grinangel.gif]
I will never burn rubber in my challenger... [sm=grinangel.gif]...
Well... [sm=lildevil.gif] maybe once....

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the screwing may not be as bad as i first thought...dang i am glad i did not jump on the bandwagon on this one....heck..shelby even announced today gt500 production through 2009 and may be through 2010 with gt350 soon to follow...guys do your homework for msrp deals...we may be few but we have more facts then the dealer...some dealers will play the adm game and get away with it due to customers not having done their homework... i know members here will not be as gullable....i seriously doubt i will buy a chally..nice car looks good and well be very happy to see a chally on road again..personally..new dodge ram is in the works and or that new 2009 blue oval f150..

 

with the price thing going on i may end up being one of the people buying one down the road when the price comes back to earth.

 

yea i except the screwing to get very very bad here shortly...shelby gt500's are still 15k to 20k adm here locally even though 09 production has been virtually announced and i expect no different on the chally..me and muscle cars are parting again...been 25 years since i sold my boss 302 so i will wait again...on a positive note..yea i want and new 08 ram or f150...im 280 pounds and a truck guy anyway....yet i still feel for you guys who want a chally..your in for an economic hurt

 

I intend to drive my 2009 SRT and could care less about its appreciation in 30-40 years. If it happens, I consider that a bonus.

As far as purchasing the car, I will be contacting numerous fleet managers over the internet next Fall and will travel out-of-state to get a reasonable price. Also, I intend to order one to avoid all the the option packages that add thousands to the car and no extra performance (e.g., GPS, Kicker stereo, sunroof, etc.).

 

In 40 years, the 20 year olds on this forum will be in their 60's and maybe too old to use a manual. LOL!

 

In 40 years the 20 year olds will be seeking out the ultimate classic "ricers". [:'(]