Originally Posted by RamRon
The high sticker price is not going to be the only problem with this low volume Chally. I just got back from a high volume Dodge dealer; wanted to get a closer look at the SRT's and sit in them. Every SRT (Magnum, Charger and 300) they had in stock had an additional note taped next to the sticker saying "Market Adjustment $5,000". I'd like to say that I'll never buy a vehicle from them, ever. But, they're doing it because all of the other dealers are also doing it. Where the hell are you going to go?
Economically, if they ship more, the "price" should come down. But these cars aren't moving. Since I've started watching this SRT Charger about a month ago, it hasn't moved from their inventory. Just keep in mind, this is the type of BS we're going to have to deal with. Have to go now.......getting depressed.....
........now pissed
Remember that the Mustang GT went thru this "market adjustment" phase also and that you couldn't get your hands on one that didn't have a significant mark up. Now, my local Ford dealer has several that have been sitting there for some time. The novelty has worn off and the prices appear to be stabilizing around MSRP.
I'm not surprised that the Chally may be a niche car, I suspected it would be so from the beginning. The company is making money selling what they have. The Chally appeals to a narrow market segment - the die hard Mopar faithful and those with bucks to blow for todays neat toy. Since this is business they have to maximize the profit margin to even keep it in production. Couple that with the upward spiral of fuel costs that will negatively impact sales. By the time this thing hits the street in 08 we may be paying 5 bucks or more for a gallon of gas. If it runs on premium it'll be even higher - if you can get it. I'm not interested in a $35K+ hanger queen. If built I'm buying the car to drive it, I already have one classic Mopar in the garage, don't need another.
my 2 cents
BTW: what grade fuel does the 5.7 Hemi run on?