Originally Posted by MikeF
The Camaro being more easily available speaks more for GM's willingness to meet the customer's wants. DCX by limiting the Challenger production if they do that, is telling potential customers to take what we offer or nothing at all. That will turn away a lot of people who maybe don't want that exact car.
I personally like the idea of lots of engines and trim levels because I can get what's right for me. I am not insulted by slower, cheaper versions of the car I drive. If that is what you want and can afford, it's great. I would love to see 150,000 Challengers on the road with everything from a little V6 to a huge Hemi in every trim level. It keeps prices down and aftermarket interest up.
I agree...
...and such will also allow for a larger quantity of replacement interior and exterior body parts somewhere down the line whenever the need arises...for body damage repair and/or restoration.
As a non-HEMI owner of an '05 Chrysler '300 series' (Touring) model myself, I don't care if the 'little old lady' down the street drives a V6 'Challenger' or even small V8...one, which she only drives to church on Sundays. Heck, during my childhood years, an elderly lady/family friend (Dollie 'Grandma' King) was lovingly referred to as 'Hot Rod Granny' by all that knew her. She drove a 'souped-up' V8/manual transmission 1965 Ford 'Mustang' which she meticulously took care of...man, how I wish that that car was sitting in my driveway today.
