Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...QQcmdZViewItem

The auction was for the amount over MSRP you would pay. Someone did the buy it now option. I hope that guy enjoys his 6 months of exclusivity before they start being mass produced! Hope it was worth 20 grand to him! I guess if I had just won the lottery I would've bought it too. . .

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

It's his money. I wouldn't; but either:

1. He has enough to where he doesn't care

or

2. He just doesn't care.

Hope he enjoys his car; sincerely.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

Good for him. I wouldn't do it, but it's not my money. MSRP is the most I'd pay. I think after it's been widely available for 12 months that they will go for $2K under MSRP. Look at the PT Cruiser and all the SRT8's for recent history. Camaros will be coming out soon after the Challenger's and that will put a downward pressure on pricing as well. Then 2010 sees a new Mustang.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

Absolutely correct!

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

For all those dealers out there charging over MSRP for this car, shame on you. I hope you enjoy it while it lasts because it won't last long.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

This first year edition does have the potential to hold it's value well. Limited to 5000 copies and may be one year only colors. They are a top of the line edition with the SRT8 and 6.1 Hemi. The next batch will be much more common. Looks like Chrysler is trying to do what Ford did with the GT500: Create an instant collectible. Expect to hear that line of fluff from the dealers. Kudos to the dealers who sell at MSRP, but I don't blame them for trying to get ADMs. They've had to sell Calibers, Caravans, and Avengers at invoice for some time.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

I told you guys a long time ago that many will not be able to afford a Challenger, for a while at least!

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

That is exactly why I started a post "Planning for Your Financial Future and the Challenger" back on June 2006 and saving for a challenger :

https://dodgechallenger.com/forums/fb.asp?m=3980

I bet maybe 10% of the people on the forum took me seriously and started saving.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

found this one on ebay for 37,995 including GGT, actual price not over MSRP.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...em140187221836

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

Yeah but that's an auction. . . they know full well they'll get way over that, and there's probably a reserve anyway. My guess. . . in 6 days when the auction ends it'll be over $60,000.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

your probably right but I thought it was just unusual to see it starting at or below MSRP instead of 10-20 thousand over MSRP.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

More to this post

http://money.cnn.com/2007/12/06/auto...ion=2007120612

CNN chimes in.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

Lets all buckle up, its going to be a wild ride. Turn up the tunes and watch out for all the tire smoke. I believe we are starting to see the wick turned up. Buzz on our forums are up and the news about the Challenger is starting to get to a fever pitch. Lets stand back and watch the excitement build:) Man I love the smell of high octane fuel in the morning;)

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

This is why I don't look up how much people are paying for the first ones. All it causes is envy and anger, and I frankly think its a waste of time and energy to focus on things we can't change. Wait a while and we will all be able to afford them. Patience is a virtue and it can save you $20K in this business. First year runs will be more valuable in the future, but in my opinion not worth it. They will have first year problems, less powerful engine choices, less desirable transmission choice, and limited to one color.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

Sounds like a figher pilot get ready to take off?:D

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

The Dodge sales manager I talked to, said he was also going to wait and he would get a better color selection as well.

RE: Someone pays $59,085 for a new Challenger
 

I don't doubt it. The very first models are going to have less options as they will not have to offer as many options to get it to sell as it is already popular on its own. They will offer options as the buzz starts to die down as a way to regain people's attention and interest.