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#495 of 522 Anyone heard about the 2009 Challenger Trims? by gijoewildbill Feb 10, 2008 (12:07 am)
I am not in a big hurry to get a new car and I definitely don't need the SRT. but I like the idea of smaller v8 or v6 model trims being available come fall/winter to purchase cheaper as an 09 model. Anyone heard about any specifics on these different trims to come out or is it still hush hush from Chrysler/Dodge?   Bill
#496 of 522 Re: Muscle Car [littlewing] by fsmmcsi Mar 01, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: littlewing (Feb 08, 2008 3:15 pm) littlewing - it has several clutches, so you should be even happier. Yes, I know that you want a manual transmission, but why - you can't shift as fast as an automatic, and a manual transmission is a real nuisance in traffic. That Mercedes-Benz design transmission works very well, and is easy to shift manually. Replies to this message: shipo (Mar 01, 2008 12:29 pm)
#497 of 522 Re: Muscle Car [fsmmcsi] by shipo Mar 01, 2008 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Mar 01, 2008 11:55 am) You're missing the point, not everyone wants a mind numbing slushbox, regardless of how fast it can shift.   Best Regards, Shipo
#498 of 522 Saw Two by lostwrench Mar 23, 2008 (4:39 pm)
Well, yesterday at the NY Auto Show, I saw two Challengers. One red and one blue. Wow. Such magnificence!
#499 of 522 DISAPOINTED by peterbilt1 May 09, 2008 (7:41 pm)
The concept car really hit the mark between original and modern. After seeing the final production model, I am very disappointed with how far away from the concept car they strayed. The interior is so far from the 1970 model, it is a complete turn off. That console is so terribly modern it is embarrassing. And those seats are not even close to bringing the 1970 retro look. And the dash and steering wheel had to come straight out of the modern Chrysler 300. And who in their right mind would but this car in an automatic.  I am so DISAPOINTED that after waiting all this time for it to come to market, only to be butchered into a modern run of the mill see it every were car, that I have ordered and taken delivery of a CS/GT Mustang. I have 2 other buddies who feel the same way. One of them is ordering a Mustang also; the other is going for the 09 Camaro.  I hate to say it but this car as it is now will not find the market it was designed for. And who ever the guy is that made these changes needs to be fired, he does not have the eye for this market. 38 years for the right time for this market to happen and the last time ever. And Dodge Blows it!!   Troy Dawson Service Manager Replies to this message: dialm4speed (May 12, 2008 6:18 pm)
#500 of 522 Re: DISAPOINTED [peterbilt1] by dialm4speed May 12, 2008 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: peterbilt1 (May 09, 2008 7:41 pm) You do realize it's 2008 and not 1970 going on to 71 right? *oh* wait... that's right you don't! Ooops! Your disappointed that the car is modern? Well it will be amazing if anyone under 50 buys it to begin with so I think they had to do something to try and get younger people interested. When does this bath tub on wheels go on sale anyway?
#501 of 522 dashapointed / !stickshift / vanishing point by elias May 15, 2008 (6:14 pm)
it sounds good that the modern mopar engs omitted the 1970s decapitating-looking dashboard design. i suppose the slushbox is a throwback to the old-school in a way - but the absence of a stickshift so far makes the challenger too metrosexually modern for the quiche-challenged/pesto-phobic GM guy. imho the chrysler-300/etc styling is awful but the new challenger exterior styling is testosterrific, a great rendition of the original car. it's enough to make me watch _vanishing point_ for the 17th time, but not enough to sway my next-vehicle test-drive from being malibu 2-mode-hybrid or cobalt xfe stickshift.
#503 of 522 Where are they? by hippe Jun 30, 2008 (6:08 am)
I thought by now somebody that owned one would post something about it. Don't tell me they still aren't out there yet. I've read about lots of sightings. Replies to this message: bowbowa (Jun 30, 2008 7:45 am)
#504 of 522 Re: Where are they? [hippe] by bowbowa Jun 30, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: hippe (Jun 30, 2008 6:08 am) well i got mine last Tuesday, June 24th, and it is the only one on the road, and believe necks are breaking from snapping their heads to get a look see. And of all ages, and the chicks love it, works for me, lol. But I am assuming most are at the dealers yet who have their prices jacked up from greed, and no its not business, its nothing but greed. I will say from hearing about all the time they took wanting to get it right, I do have some issues with mine. One body panel isnt aligned very well, a piece of interior will need to be replaced, couple of scratches, and 4 spots that have dirt under the paint, 1 chip in paint,and stripe has a small air bubble under one spot. I love the car and hoping things can be fixed and look right, and as far as their quality control, they need some work. Other than all that I do love it, and it is "FAST"

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