For the fun of it I've called some of these dealerships. The price quoted does not include what they are calling "Market Demand". In plain terms, dealer markup.

 

Yeah the autotrader listings are BS. You call and find out they want more.

 

Look at the dealer comments. Its actually an 09 R/T.

 

I do not believe the fervor for the 2008 Challenger has quite died down yet, but the initial rush is clearly over. I have a local dealer here in New Hampshire (Allen Mello Dodge)
that received five of these beauties. Two Black and three Orange. Three of them were spoken for and sold immediately upon arrival. Today, they have two sitting in
the show room, a Black one #5637 and an Orange one #5516. Both are completely optioned out. I spoke with the General Sales Manager, Jim Kacavas, and he informs me they
have had several "national" inquiries already, but nothing firm. The cars actually just arrived last Firday, so it has not been that long.

For someone who still wants an '08 Challenger, they are still out there nationally, but I doubt they will come down above MSRP for a while yet. You may have to wait a
while longer, maybe months, since the '09 SRT8s are not hitting the streets till late November. My Friend at the dealership actually offered me the Orange one, knowing full
well I have an '09 on order, but I again insisted, I have to have a manual or nothing.
So here's your challenge. If you want to try out your best negotiation skills, the deals are out there to be had - all over the country.
I know the guys locally at Allen Mello Dodge, (not sure it is a good thing if you reference me, they may either entertain a little negotiation or hang up immediately, hahaha 8^).)
If you talk to Jim Kacavas, the GSM, (800-891-5732, jkacavas@allenmello.com) he may go easy on you though. He is a super guy, very fair minded and straight forward.

I do hope those still hunting for an '08 Challenger get what they seek at a reasonable price. They really are a great car. Though I don't own one, I got several rides
in them over the past year and wow. What a piece of work. The SRT guys are to be commended. I think they did a great job with the tools and technology they
were allowed to use.

Happy Hunting all.
-Phil

 

ha ha, I gave the wrong phone number. I rarely call them, I usually just pop in. Try this one 800-778-6641.
Oh and to head off any bash'in you are going to give me. I am NOT selling for these guys. I am only trying to inform someone who is searching for an '08
here is an opportunity that you may have otherwise overlooked.

 

Some of these dealerships won't start fretting till late October remember summer is not even over yet. Bide your time and save thousands. Worst can happen...you get an '09 with a six-speed.

 

Very good advice !