MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
08-21-2008, 12:10 PM
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RE: MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
ORIGINAL: WhiteHeat
I think RUBBERBNDMAN was referring to the SE. As in, if you're looking to compare the $40K Vette to a $40K Challenger, you'd better be talking about the SE, because the dealers want $60K+ for the SRT8s.
But your premise of SRT8s being overpriced because you can get a Corvette for $40K has limited merit. If everbody here was shopping based purely on performance, then maybe you'd have a point. But if point A to point B time is your only concern, buy a motorcycle.
I am buying a Challenger because it fits what I want from a car. I like the looks, I like the size, I like the power and I like Dodge. The Corvette is too small for me. I have no interest in it at any price. Others here prefer the looks of the Challenger, or the HEMI, or the history or some other reason. A price reduction on the Corvette may sway a few potential SRT8 buyers, but not as many as you think. And certainly not as many among those who frequent Challenger entusiast message boards.
You've heard of "preaching to the choir?" Well, you sir have brought the wrong sermon!
I think RUBBERBNDMAN was referring to the SE. As in, if you're looking to compare the $40K Vette to a $40K Challenger, you'd better be talking about the SE, because the dealers want $60K+ for the SRT8s.
But your premise of SRT8s being overpriced because you can get a Corvette for $40K has limited merit. If everbody here was shopping based purely on performance, then maybe you'd have a point. But if point A to point B time is your only concern, buy a motorcycle.
I am buying a Challenger because it fits what I want from a car. I like the looks, I like the size, I like the power and I like Dodge. The Corvette is too small for me. I have no interest in it at any price. Others here prefer the looks of the Challenger, or the HEMI, or the history or some other reason. A price reduction on the Corvette may sway a few potential SRT8 buyers, but not as many as you think. And certainly not as many among those who frequent Challenger entusiast message boards.
You've heard of "preaching to the choir?" Well, you sir have brought the wrong sermon!
I was not saying I was getting a vette, I have made it plain and clear that I am shopping for a challenger. I love the looks but the vette isn't ugly IMO. I am pretty sure I am preaching the right sermon because I want fellow enthusiast to get a good deal on a car we all love. And I wasn't saaying the vette was a deal based on just performance it was jsut the thing I chose to mention.
so if you don't like it either.....Go take a nap as well! lol jk
08-21-2008, 12:34 PM
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RE: MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
Here's my take. I've owned Corvettes and they're great fun, but I wanted a Challenger because I'm a MOPAR fan and have had MOPAR muscle cars in the past. If I wanted another Corvette I would have bought one, and you're right, there's not a lot of difference in the price for a low end Corvette. I really don't care if this car is the fastest and can beat a Camaro or a Mustang, I used to but that was a long time ago. I'm not sure this car is much faster, if at all, than the 69 (383 w/ram air) Roadrunner I had back in the day. Doesn't matter, this car is WAY better, no comparison. So buy whatever makes you happy, but I bought a Challenger and I'm ecstatic.
I'm not sure this car is much faster, if at all, than the 69 (383 w/ram air) Roadrunner I had back in the day. Doesn't matter, this car is WAY better, no comparison. So buy whatever makes you happy, but I bought a Challenger and I'm ecstatic.
08-21-2008, 12:55 PM
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Buy the SS Challenger for a little over $30,000. Yeah I know... its not street legal, but it does run the quarter faster by quite a few seconds and is priced lower. So enough with the XXXX car is this and can run that. If you like the Challenger fine, buy it. I plan to. But you can find a car cheaper and one that is faster or quicker. The Challenger does alot well and with its own take on retro style. Nuff said.
08-21-2008, 12:55 PM
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RE: MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
ORIGINAL: RRUNNER
Here's my take. I've owned Corvettes and they're great fun, but I wanted a Challenger because I'm a MOPAR fan and have had MOPAR muscle cars in the past. If I wanted another Corvette I would have bought one, and you're right, there's not a lot of difference in the price for a low end Corvette.
Here's my take. I've owned Corvettes and they're great fun, but I wanted a Challenger because I'm a MOPAR fan and have had MOPAR muscle cars in the past. If I wanted another Corvette I would have bought one, and you're right, there's not a lot of difference in the price for a low end Corvette.
Away from here though Challenger SRT shoppers could be enthusiasts cross shopping Vette, Stang or Camaro, G8, 300C etc. It’s not a bad dealer negotiation strategy.
08-21-2008, 01:00 PM
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RE: MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
ORIGINAL: 2007HemiCuda
That is exactly where I am at. I sold the Vette a few years ago before leaving for Korea because there is three of us and no back seat, my wife really missed the Vette. I was going to order a new Mustang GT while overseas then I heard the rumor…a Mopar RWD V8 coupe was coming. Soon the grainy spy photo well after that everything changed.
Away from here though Challenger SRT shoppers could be enthusiasts cross shopping Vette, Stang or Camaro, G8, 300C etc. It’s not a bad dealer negotiation strategy.
ORIGINAL: RRUNNER
Here's my take. I've owned Corvettes and they're great fun, but I wanted a Challenger because I'm a MOPAR fan and have had MOPAR muscle cars in the past. If I wanted another Corvette I would have bought one, and you're right, there's not a lot of difference in the price for a low end Corvette.
Here's my take. I've owned Corvettes and they're great fun, but I wanted a Challenger because I'm a MOPAR fan and have had MOPAR muscle cars in the past. If I wanted another Corvette I would have bought one, and you're right, there's not a lot of difference in the price for a low end Corvette.
Away from here though Challenger SRT shoppers could be enthusiasts cross shopping Vette, Stang or Camaro, G8, 300C etc. It’s not a bad dealer negotiation strategy.
08-21-2008, 02:48 PM
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I get your post you just need to start calling leave your number tell them your going to buy.End of month is coming up and payroll & rent is due. Auto trader.com call dealers up to 500 miles away.I had to go 220 miles and was worth every bit of my time. Call about 50 dealers trust me it will work. I paid 3k over..ouch but 953 is outside waiting for a beating.I had 2 others I could of gotten at MSRP but were not SILVER.Pm you cell number and I will call for you.Be nice tell them your going to buy...they start calling back.They need to sell these cars. Bills need to be paid.
08-21-2008, 03:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: kevin2323
That means a LT1 vette which is 46,889 is dropped to 40k.
That means a LT1 vette which is 46,889 is dropped to 40k.
The engines in the current Vettes is the LS3.
08-21-2008, 03:22 PM
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RE: MAN DEALERS BETTER GIVE UP!
ORIGINAL: Yankee
Not to quibble, but there hasn't been an LT1 Vette since 1996
The engines in the current Vettes is the LS3.
ORIGINAL: kevin2323
That means a LT1 vette which is 46,889 is dropped to 40k.
That means a LT1 vette which is 46,889 is dropped to 40k.
The engines in the current Vettes is the LS3.
LT1 is the base package for the vette, then theres LT2 and the max package is LT3 which is basically a fully loaded vette. Sorry if I confused you.[
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