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07-05-2006 | 07:48 PM
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RE: Production Numbers
On Monday morning, I inquired at the "ask Dr Z" link http://www.askdrz.com/ about production numbers, options & trim levels, and engines and drivetrains. I got a quick, but standard "form letter" reply from Jennifer, Senior Staff Representative, Dr Z's Product Information Team:
The Dodge Challenger concept was shown in January 2006, with great fanfare and public response. The all-new Dodge Challenger will make its debut as a 2008 model, in calendar-year 2008. True to both its historical and modern concept car roots, the 2008 Dodge Challenger will be offered as a two-door, HEMI V-8 powered, manual-transmission, and rear-drive coupe. At this time, DaimlerChrysler has not released information on anticipated production numbers, pricing, specifications and options.
I hope production numbers are higher than MobileMag is reporting. My pockets aren't bottomless.
The Dodge Challenger concept was shown in January 2006, with great fanfare and public response. The all-new Dodge Challenger will make its debut as a 2008 model, in calendar-year 2008. True to both its historical and modern concept car roots, the 2008 Dodge Challenger will be offered as a two-door, HEMI V-8 powered, manual-transmission, and rear-drive coupe. At this time, DaimlerChrysler has not released information on anticipated production numbers, pricing, specifications and options.
I hope production numbers are higher than MobileMag is reporting. My pockets aren't bottomless.
07-05-2006 | 10:48 PM
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Just my opinion but I have been in sales & marketing for 15 years and I expect these numbers will be driven by a couple things initially: capacity and demand.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
07-06-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Just my opinion but I have been in sales & marketing for 15 years and I expect these numbers will be driven by a couple things initially: capacity and demand.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
Just my opinion but I have been in sales & marketing for 15 years and I expect these numbers will be driven by a couple things initially: capacity and demand.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
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Hey DCX, as much as I like the Challenger, I'm not going to sell my soul for it!
I'd rather have a Mustang GT for $25,000 then a Challenger for $50,000!!!
Hey DCX, as much as I like the Challenger, I'm not going to sell my soul for it!
I'd rather have a Mustang GT for $25,000 then a Challenger for $50,000!!!
Already did this
. I didn't have the patients to wait. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow, and never had that fun car I have always wanted. 2 door coupe, manual tranny and rear wheel drive. So when I was able to, I went and got my STang GT. BUT I have to say, if they had not done this design I would have never got one. I liked the 68,69 fastbacks. AFter that, I never liked them until 05+.
07-20-2006 | 02:21 PM
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Just my opinion but I have been in sales & marketing for 15 years and I expect these numbers will be driven by a couple things initially: capacity and demand.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
Just my opinion but I have been in sales & marketing for 15 years and I expect these numbers will be driven by a couple things initially: capacity and demand.
1st - Dodge only has so much capacity at the plants that produce the platform that the Challenger will be built on. It makes sense that they will, in an attempt to get more profit per unit, start with the higher end models in year one. Based on the excitement surrounding this car I definitely agree that the first year buyers will pay a premium. However, there are options for the muscle car fan that are not die hard Challenger nuts (like us). Mark it up too much and you will have prospects going over to buy a Mustang (or something else). I think realists at DCX understand that the Challenger does not compete in a vaccum...there are alternatives.
2nd - As demand increases (as I am betting) DCX will begin to shift production to more Challenger units and more options (IE - V6 models) which will drive the price down. Once the Camaro joins the fray you will probably see prices tighten even further.
I know it stinks to wait (Every day I am on the road I imagine rolling in my Challenger and letting out a throaty HEMI rumble as I ease up to an intersection) but I am betting by year two and beyond you'll see some more rational pricing.
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