What's the deal with the Challenger ?

If the car is sold out the factory merely raises prices until they either
make a profit, or they stop selling out. Even the thickest manager
can understand that one.

Ted

 

I saw where they released pricing for the Challenger. Base 3.5L V-6 is
basically $22k, R/T Hemi V-8 is $29K, SRT8 is $39K.

From the equipment breakdowns of each model in the article in Mopar
Action, there's quite a bit of difference in the different engine
options in the way of chassis equipment (i.e., brakes, wheels, tires,
chassis calibrations). It would be neat if they'd let the V-6 have an
upgraded chassis setup as an option, I think, especially as some might
want that rather than having to purchase the R/T to get it . . . or wait
for the aftermarket to get them out. Or maybe build a R/T without
having to get lots of options (as standard equipment) that you might not
really want. If they want to get back to basics, why not buy the
chassis and engine equipment and then add comfort/convenience/sound
system options as in the old days?

I concur with the news release that the R/T will probably be the most
popular one.

Enjoy!

C-BODY

 

Playing devil's advocate- its not very difficult to sell out a run of
only 5000 cars


History says that even in the tightest gas crunch, there will be a niche
for performance cars. The Corvette didn't die in the 70s.

Besides, the economy numbers really don't suck that much, given what the
car is capable of. And the forthcoming v6 version should be rather
impressive in that regard.

 

No, its not. Its not a Jeep at all. Its a FWD station wagon badged as a
Jeep. I had one as a rental, and the thing was APPALLING. I was never so
glad to get back home and get in my stone-age solid-axle primitive
unrefined knuckle-dragging (and whatever other insults the automotive
press used to throw at it) Cherokee in my life.

They're the same (crappy) platform, so of course they do. More stupid
management of the Jeep brand.

 

looks like Jay Leno got his........#4 off the line


http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=263733

 

The Compass uses the Caliber body mostly. We looked at both before
buying a 2007 Caliber, like the front end better.

 

Yes it was built at that plant in '94.
That Chrysler plant was picked up from American Motors.