Challenger Sold out? Not so fast!

Ambalanche · 08-04-2008, 11:24 AM

I was out with a buddy of mine yesterday looking at trucks and when we passed the local Dodge store I told him to pull in since I saw a Challenger SRT and hadn't seen a production one up close yet. To my surprise, there were SEVEN of them on the lot!

They all had their window stickers either on the front passenger seat or on the dash and the build sheet was conspicuously stapled to it over the gas milage info. Anyway, they look much better in person, and everything looked like it as put together well. It is a big car, and I personally don't think that's a bad thing. The interior, while the cars were locked so I couldn't get in, didn't look bad like alot of reports, I just think it needs a different steering wheel and it will be fine, but It seemed to be of high quality plastics. Just perception through the window I know, but looked nice. And the Seats! They were very nice! Nice Big Buckets in black with a Orange stripe in the middle with white stitching. I was surprised the Hemi Orange one didn't have the orange stitching though. They had all the colors represented. It is a very sexy car, and I'd definately have one over the Mustang for sure. Will have to see the Camaro in person to compare. Just thought I'd give a first hand prospective on the Camaro's newest competition. I know Big Al couldn't wait!

Buick61 · 08-04-2008, 11:49 AM

They sold out of preorders. A certain allotment was reserved for dealer inventory. They're now making the '09s.

big swede · 08-04-2008, 12:38 PM

They sold out pre-orders and then when dealers realized they finally have a hot car they tried to tack on additional "market adjustments" and most people correctly told them to eff off. Now you can go to most dealers and see plenty of them sitting there. You will probably be able to get a steal on these first SRT8's because now everyone knows that the 09's will have a posi. RT is a much better deal but the SRT sure would be fun.

**T-Type** · 08-04-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by big swede

TYou will probably be able to get a steal on these first SRT8's because now everyone knows that the 09's will have a posi. RT is a much better deal but the SRT sure would be fun.

Wait, what? The '08 SRT8's don't have posi??????

Surely you jest.

AndrewGS · 08-04-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Type

Wait, what? The '08 SRT8's don't have posi??????

Surely you jest.

Nope, it's the truth.

big swede · 08-04-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Type

Wait, what? The '08 SRT8's don't have posi??????

Surely you jest.

It doesn't have a mechanical posi in the traditional sense. It is electronically controlled. I have no idea why they would do that but certainly that's a much bigger problem than not having navigation that makes 3 people look for something other than a Camaro. I guess they figured that so few of them would be made that they would all be gobbled up reguardless but the gas prices and greedy dealers have put a bigger damper on these types of cars than they ever imagined. The 09's will have a mechanical posi and also an available 6 speed if you wish.

jkennedy293 · 08-04-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by big swede

It doesn't have a mechanical posi in the traditional sense. It is electronically controlled. I have no idea why they would do that but certainly that's a much bigger problem than not having navigation that makes 3 people look for something other than a Camaro. I guess they figured that so few of them would be made that they would all be gobbled up reguardless but the gas prices and greedy dealers have put a bigger damper on these types of cars than they ever imagined. The 09's will have a mechanical posi and also an available 6 speed if you wish.

The Chargers, Magnums, and 300s use the same setup. Chrysler relies on the DSC and Traction Control to act like a limited slip diff. This is the main reason why the 425bhp Charger SRT-8 can barely keep up with a 361bhp Pontiac G8.

**T-Type** · 08-04-2008, 02:28 PM

Wow, that just boggles my mind. The SRT8, the superduper performance version of the Challenger muscle car didn't come with a real posi in '08. Well, at least they're fixing it for '09.

And to think of the kittens that some people had because the Camaro (a muscle car) doesn't have navigation right away!

JerryL · 08-04-2008, 04:02 PM

It is weird because Dodge has always been known as a drag-type car back to the days of the Rapid Transit Company.

Buick61 · 08-04-2008, 04:14 PM

Well, if you order a Challenger R/T with the 6-speed, it automatically comes with more power and torque, the "Trak Pak," heavy duty brakes, hill-start assist, anti-spin differential, performance steering, fancy pedals, and 3.92 axle ratio (with the 20" wheels).

Ambalanche · 08-04-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by big swede

It doesn't have a mechanical posi in the traditional sense. It is electronically controlled. I have no idea why they would do that but certainly that's a much bigger problem than not having navigation that makes 3 people look for something other than a Camaro. I guess they figured that so few of them would be made that they would all be gobbled up reguardless but the gas prices and greedy dealers have put a bigger damper on these types of cars than they ever imagined. The 09's will have a mechanical posi and also an available 6 speed if you wish.

Ok, so please excuse the ignorance, does this mean you cannot spin both rear wheels at the same time? If traction control and stability control kick in, seems like you wouldn't be able to spin just one wheel, or any wheel. No engineer here, just curious. Who would want to spin one wheel? Maybe that's why there are so many still available. 6900 or however many 08's they made arn't very many!

Firebird00 · 08-04-2008, 10:49 PM

I saw a orange and a black SRT Challenger at the Dodge dealer on the way home today. I'm really surprised someone hasn't snatched them up yet.

AndrewGS · 08-04-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebird00

I saw a orange and a black SRT Challenger at the Dodge dealer on the way home today. I'm really surprised someone hasn't snatched them up yet.

I've seen about 10 Challengers both on the road and at storage/dealer lots and every single one so far has been orange. That must be the only color they ship down here.

ZHDesign57 · 08-05-2008, 12:46 AM

The only ones I've seen have been Orange too...

Still want a Camaro though. The Dodge is cool, but IMO, Camaro's interior looks a lot better.

RamJet502 · 08-05-2008, 11:55 AM

I saw a black R/T on the highway yesterday, looked awesome!

08-04-2008, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ambalanche 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Drives: '07 Corvette Z51 Posts: 1,472	Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! I was out with a buddy of mine yesterday looking at trucks and when we passed the local Dodge store I told him to pull in since I saw a Challenger SRT and hadn't seen a production one up close yet. To my surprise, there were SEVEN of them on the lot! They all had their window stickers either on the front passenger seat or on the dash and the build sheet was conspicuously stapled to it over the gas milage info. Anyway, they look much better in person, and everything looked like it as put together well. It is a big car, and I personally don't think that's a bad thing. The interior, while the cars were locked so I couldn't get in, didn't look bad like alot of reports, I just think it needs a different steering wheel and it will be fine, but It seemed to be of high quality plastics. Just perception through the window I know, but looked nice. And the Seats! They were very nice! Nice Big Buckets in black with a Orange stripe in the middle with white stitching. I was surprised the Hemi Orange one didn't have the orange stitching though. They had all the colors represented. It is a very sexy car, and I'd definately have one over the Mustang for sure. Will have to see the Camaro in person to compare. Just thought I'd give a first hand prospective on the Camaro's newest competition. I know Big Al couldn't wait! __________________ GM better hope the Volt is a runaway success, because *all* the eggs are in that basket!

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! They sold out of preorders. A certain allotment was reserved for dealer inventory. They're now making the '09s. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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big swede 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 4,121	Re: Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! They sold out pre-orders and then when dealers realized they finally have a hot car they tried to tack on additional "market adjustments" and most people correctly told them to eff off. Now you can go to most dealers and see plenty of them sitting there. You will probably be able to get a steal on these first SRT8's because now everyone knows that the 09's will have a posi. RT is a much better deal but the SRT sure would be fun. __________________ 07' SS Monte

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T-Type GMI Staff Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,255	Re: Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! Wow, that just boggles my mind. The SRT8, the superduper performance version of the Challenger muscle car didn't come with a real posi in '08. Well, at least they're fixing it for '09. And to think of the kittens that some people had because the Camaro (a muscle car) doesn't have navigation right away!

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! Well, if you order a Challenger R/T with the 6-speed, it automatically comes with more power and torque, the "Trak Pak," heavy duty brakes, hill-start assist, anti-spin differential, performance steering, fancy pedals, and 3.92 axle ratio (with the 20" wheels). __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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Firebird00 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Drives: Red 2001 Corvette Posts: 2,190	Re: Challenger Sold out? Not so fast! I saw a orange and a black SRT Challenger at the Dodge dealer on the way home today. I'm really surprised someone hasn't snatched them up yet. __________________

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