30,000 Dodge Challengers to be produced annually

[bigcat]

http://www.planetchallenger.com/challenger_concept/dodge_challenger_production_set_at_30000_000828.asp

dodge plans 30,000 challegers per year, while GM plans to make about 100,000 V6 & V8 camaros annually.

rumor also has it that ONLY V8 versions of the challenger will be available.

discuss.

 

[Power4]

I think the Challenger will probably be considerably more expensive than the base Mustang GT or the cheapest Camaro with a V8. If it is $10k+ more expensive than a Mustang GT they'll definitely sell less of them.

 

[DarkFireGT]

According to everything I've read, the only engine/trans combo with be the Hemi, and a 6 speed manual trans. Since it is a niche car, and is not designed to accomodate people who want better fuel economy, or automatic, they will not have as many people purchasing, therefore they don't need to make as many. And with that, every idiot on the block won't have one. I think with a car like that, it'd be a shame to have 4 cyl or 6 cyl versions running around. It'd ruin it.

 

[BlackRod]

The Mustang should only have V-8's also!

 

[APowers]

Bad thing about Dodge cars is if you run over a nail, the insurance company will total the car.
Good thing is if you put a six pack of beer in the trunk you double the resale.

 

[The Fang]

@ only 30000 the price will be very high IMO to actually make any profit from the vehicle. I'm sure the bean counters looked at what ppl will pay for a beemer.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Bad thing about Dodge cars is if you run over a nail, the insurance company will total the car.
Good thing is if you put a six pack of beer in the trunk you double the resale.

I bought my '05 Magnum R/T last May. I've put 10,000 on it in just over a year (that includes a trip to California and back, but that's just to show how few miles I normally put on it). Anyways, the mileage is fairly normal for the car. I bought it at $30,500 after my incentives, on a sticker of $33,500, and it's worth $28,950 according to NADA. I owe less than it's worth. I've never been able to say that about any car I've owned, and this is my 4th new purchase. I'd say that it retained value VERY well. The Challenger will most definitely hold it's value at least that well.

When talking about production numbers, you also gotta consider, too, that this isn't a baseline car. This car is going to be comparable to the GT500, and I don't recall the exact numbers, but I'm pretty sure the GT500's aren't near that for production. Alot of people will want the car, but with the pricetag, gas prices, and insurance rates, 30,000 seems like a pretty good number to me.

 

[subzero05]

As long as it has the 6.1L hemi and 6 speed avail I will be on the list to get one

 

[GTlust]

I bought my '05 Magnum R/T last May. I've put 10,000 on it in just over a year (that includes a trip to California and back, but that's just to show how few miles I normally put on it). Anyways, the mileage is fairly normal for the car. I bought it at $30,500 after my incentives, on a sticker of $33,500, and it's worth $28,950 according to NADA. I owe less than it's worth. I've never been able to say that about any car I've owned, and this is my 4th new purchase. I'd say that it retained value VERY well. The Challenger will most definitely hold it's value at least that well.

When talking about production numbers, you also gotta consider, too, that this isn't a baseline car. This car is going to be comparable to the GT500, and I don't recall the exact numbers, but I'm pretty sure the GT500's aren't near that for production. Alot of people will want the car, but with the pricetag, gas prices, and insurance rates, 30,000 seems like a pretty good number to me.

Well I put 117 miles on my 06 premium GT on the way home from the dealer. Sticker price was $27,500, I paid $25,598, I ended up financing after tax, tag, title, $23,407. Nada lists it at $28,160 in excellent condition. My point is Nada don't mean squat!

 

[Reign696]

The Mustang should only have V-8's also!

I AGREE 100%!!!!

 

[DarkFireGT]

Well I put 117 miles on my 06 premium GT on the way home from the dealer. Sticker price was $27,500, I paid $25,598, I ended up financing after tax, tag, title, $23,407. Nada lists it at $28,160 in excellent condition. My point is Nada don't mean squat!

It's still 2006. Wait a year or two.

 

[stanmckinney]

Most dealers today that I know pay no attention to NADA.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Really? Then they base the price of their cars on what exactly? Every car dealer that I know uses some sort of guide for pricing their vehicles. Whether it's Nada, KBB, or edmunds. I'm not trying to argue with anyone, just be open minded. Some people are quick to jump in and talk down a car because it's not what they drive. I love Mustangs, but I have much respect for the new Challenger and I can't stand to hear a general comment like was made earlier in the post. You hate Dodge. Great. Good for you. But the Challenger is going to be a very popular car and will definitely retain it's value, just as the GT500 will.

 

[jasonlee0704]

Unfortunately, the Mustang would have been dead by 2005 if not for the volume created by selling V6 models.

 

[blacksheep06]

Yea, V-6 mustangs serve Ford well. There's a LOT of people out there who love mustangs but can't afford the insurance for various reasons. But those people still like stangs enough to want one even without the v8 and that keeps mustangs rollin off the lots.

BTW, Blackbook is what dealers use to determine accurate prices on cars.

 

[DarkFireGT]

oh yeah, forgot that one too.

 

[official_style]

and what about the new trans-am? any news??? thats my next car!

 

[bigcat]

the general says that the T/A will NOT make a comeback, but the GTO will. i cant see them making a camaro with out the bird.