This should be a mass market car not a rich boys toy. My feelings of elation are slowly turning to disappointment and eventually will turn to disgust if they pursue this course of action. We don't need to turn the Dodge showroom into an auction house.

What I don't get is the Challenger is basically a reskinned Charger with the same foundations and same engine options. Yet they make the Charger a mass market vehicle and curse the Challenger - the best looking car they've created in 35 years - to the scrap heap by boutiquing it.

I can't believe they're even considering this. The price of gas should NOT factor into the equation since all their cars have SRT equivalents. If they're so concerned about $5 a gallon they should slash their V8s across the line - or offer a V6 option in the Challenger which makes much more sense (and is exactly what everyone has been arguing for).

Do they think every person who's wandered by the Dodge booth to ogle the car is an "enthusiast" or "collector"?? Get real. Probably 90% are working stiffs with mortgages and kids out for a weekend of fun.

And yes I already emailed them. If you value this car and want to see one in your garage for anything resembling a reasonable price you'd better do it to. Otherwise you'll be bidding for one against some very well heeled individuals.

http://www-5.dodge.com/wccsapp/unive...ull&category=N

I made sure to tell them the Camaro and Mustang would be next on my list if they price the Challenger like all other limted models were priced in the past.

 

Not to worry there will be a 5.7 hemi and a V6 car maybe not year 1 but for sure in year 2, just like a Shelby GT500 mustang or a Z06 Vette there has to be a model that will be limited in production to attract attention.

 

E-Mail sent..

 

Several of us have made these comments already. In fact, I currently drive a Camaro SS. And the new Camaro looks pretty good in person. I'm thinking I will have several choices by the time I'm ready to buy my next car. Limited production is just not in my budget. I am patiently waiting all entries. I'm looking for max horsepower/$. Which company is listening?

 

email sent and they wrote back!!! something about the enjoy the feed back so lets get the word out there!!!!

 

I did my patriotic duty and voted as well.

 

My response from DCX.

Dear Gregory:

Thank you for your recent email expressing interest in the Dodge
Challenger concept vehicle.

We too are excited about the prospect of bringing the Dodge Challenger
to market. We greatly appreciate your feedback on the Dodge Challenger.
It is comments like yours that are paramount to longevity of the Dodge
brand.

Unfortunately, because this vehicle is still in the concept stage, there
is no pricing or production data available.

Many of our concept vehicles have made it to market, such as the
Plymouth Prowler, Dodge Viper, and the Chrysler PT Cruiser. I have
documented your interest and will forward it to the product planning
department.

To view specific information on the Dodge Challenger please visit the
link below:

http://www.dodge.com/dodge_life/news...hallenger.html

If you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link
below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you.

Privacy
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/disclaimer/index.html

NOTE: Please do not use the 'Reply' function of your email. If you wish
to respond, please use the REPLY LINK shown below.
REPLY LINK:
http://www.chrysler.com/wccs/brand_f...5497I23430L0KM

Sincerely,

Lisa
Senior Staff Representative
Dodge Information Center

 

Hay that looks almost like the letter I got from them in December of last year.

Take a look.

Dear David:

Thank you for your recent email expressing interest in the Dodge
Challenger concept vehicle.

We greatly appreciate your feedback on the Dodge Challenger concept. It
is comments like yours that are paramount to longevity of the Dodge
brand.

Unfortunately, because this vehicle is still in the concept stage,
there
is no pricing or production data available.

We have documented your interest in the Challenger and we encourage you
to stay in contact with us through the Dodge website
(http://www.dodge.com).

Many of our concept vehicles have made it to market, such as the
Plymouth Prowler, Dodge Viper, and the Chrysler PT Cruiser. I have
documented your interest and will forward it to the product planning
department.

If you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link
below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you.

Privacy
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/disclaimer/index.html

NOTE: Please do not use the 'Reply' function of your email. If you wish
to respond, please use the REPLY LINK shown below.
REPLY LINK:
http://www.chrysler.com/wccs/brand_f...KMM3408958C0KM

Renee
Senior Staff Representative
Dodge Information Center



This was dated Mon, 05 Dec 2005

You think maybe they are just using form letters?

 

Yea, they all do it..

 

Done. This is what I e-mailed them.

Like many other's I'm interested in getting a new Challenger once there built, I have to say if the Challenger is over priced or there's dealer gouging I'll buy something else. I know DC will say they can't control what the dealer does, I say DC can and should. Look forward to getting a Challenger in the near future, thanks.

Al