Hello, I'm new to the forum. However I have some questions I'm trying to get answers to...hopefully someone can help.

First, I already have a factory order number for my 2009 SRT8, I'm hearing Sept time frame before I see it. Anyone heard anything else?

Second, I keep hearing the same thing from this manager at my local dealership....."the SRT8 is going to be a 3yr run and they're only building 30,000". What kind of truth is behind that and will 2009 be a limited run as well?

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Your dealer, like most, is ill informed and/or confused.
Many 2008 SRT8 Challengers are built and are shipping. The factory is targeting completion of all of them by thier July vacation shutdown.

 

The 30,000 unit figure is likely referring to the projected 2009 units across all trim levels. SRT8's will be a small percentage of that # it would appear.
With gas prices heading the way they are, it's anyones guess how long the Challengers will see production.
Welcome to the forum, there is a tremendous wealth of knowledge and information here. You should be able to answer these questions and many more by spending some time browsing the forum.
Cheers!

 

Thanks for the answers!

I appreciate the warm welcome!


What are your thoughts on the "Market value increase" that we've seen dealerships exploit? Is this really legal and has it been challenged? I understand the free market issues. It really ticks me off that our American manufactors are more concern about how many limited production cars we have on the road instead of worrying about the number of Americans behind the wheel of American made cars. I dont see Honda or Nissan putting out limited production vehicles. Dont get me wrong....I want this Challenger so bad I can taste it. This car reminds me of everything that I love about 70's vehicles!

AO