JJMPB

i believe in 2010 the 2nd generation body style of the charger will begin

chill21genlee

AMEN to that brother. All I have ever wanted was a '69 Charger. I think I will have to "settle" for an 09 or 10 Challenger and someday I will refurb a Charger from the ground up. Let's just count our blessings that they are doing SOMETHING to bring back the late 60's early '70's muscle, even if it doesn't carry the name we were hoping for. They OWE this to us after what they did to the Charger. That Current Generation Abomination does not deserve to carry the Charger name, they really should have just called it something else

ResumeSpeed

This is incorrect information. The 2008 Challenger will be on the LC platform, the 2009 will also be on the SAME LC platform.

Albeeno

LX, LY, LC...what's the deal? I thought the LY was the shortened version of the LX. Similar to how the E-body platform was the shortened version of the B-body, back in the day. Can someone please help edumacate me?

Cuda340

The following post was found on allpar.com:

"We can expect three 5.7 Hemis in 2009; the variable-cam edition should be around 380 hp. At the same time, a 6.4 liter Hemi is expected to get nearly 500 hp (we have heard a range from 450-480 with the most recent estimate at 475, and better mileage). He also said that the 6.1 Hemi (SRT version) might get MDS in 2009 or 2010."

Jeremiah 29:11

This was found there also:

2008 model-year Dodge Challenger production has been bumped up to 10,000 cars for the U.S. and Canada, with at least 9,000 sold as of January 3. We have confirmation on the change of the instrument panel surround to silver. Also interesting are the front seat belt mounts, which are normally bolted to the bottom of the B post, then travel up the B post at which point you grab it and place over your chest. In the Challenger, seat belts are set up convertible-style; there is a small bar at the bottom of the B post which the seat belt is attached to. This allows it to slide back and forth to help with getting it out of the way when getting in the back. Then the seat belt travels through a loop at the top of the seats like in a convertible. You grab the seat belt from the top of the seat and then place across you chest. This may indicate that someone is thinking ahead to making a convertible.

JJMPB

10,000 it is then

Albeeno

So now that we know it's more like 10,000 units versus 5,000 - is it safe to say that people who paid, as reported in some cases, double the MSRP or maybe $10-$20K north of MSRP are "Suckers"? My guess is, probably not. 10,000 units is still fairly "limited production" (I think). In any event, I have to believe that the "collector" value has been somewhat diminished, however. Due to the fact that they've literally doubled the amount of available units.

Mikesan

Every down payment is refundable. The dealer might give you grief, but they can't keep your money if you decide to back out. When the first cars hit the lots, there will be accurate information concerning production quantities. Certainly we'll know if it's closer to 4500, 5000, 9000 or "less than 10,000". So anyone who purchases has the ability to either pay the agreed upon price, try to negotitate it lower, back out and wait, or buy a Mustang or hold on for a Camaro. Won't see me shedding any tears for anyone who overpays for a "collectible" and then whines about the price or production quantities.

I also don't understand all the b1tch1ng about Chrysler. They are providing a gorgeous 425 muscle car for under $38K. GT500's are $7K more (with an additional 75 HP). Your elected officials imposed the $2100 Gas Guzzler tax, sales tax, registration fees (tax), and other silly taxes. The dealers (not Chrysler) are adding additional markups. If the buyers all refuse to pay it, they will sell all day long at MSRP. Let them all sit from April thru May and the dealers will relent quickly as their selling season for a summer sports car dries up.

challengerjdtx

So does anyone know how a dealerhip can take a Challenger that a customer ordered and sell it at an auction out from under the customer? Anyone have any contacts with Chrysler or deal with a reputable dealership that can take my ordered vehicle and send it to another dealership so I do not have to deal with these crooks?