17,000+ Challengers! **6-18-08**

[sdtoothdoc]

Thanks for that article Major. I find it hard to believe that they will limit numbers on ANY of the '09 model Challengers. And as far as the 'limited' number of SRT Chargers/300's that have been built...well in southern California, any given dealership I've gone to has 3-5 sitting on the lots unsold...obviously they can't sell them if they are sitting in those numbers. And they'll limit the number of SRT Challengers why again? Doesn't make sense to me since they are struggling...anyone care to share their thoughts....

[JonW]

Part of the reason that SRT8s have to be limited production is because of CAFE. Chrysler may be waiting to get a handle on how many V6s they sell before they determine the SRT8 production numbers for the year.

[Go Goody]

Sounds like a lot of pre-sold cars!

[NOTSURE]

First off I never speculate!
It came from Dodge via Mr Fredericks when we spoke on the phone today ..Only the facts my friend ,only the facts!
The 09 SRt8's are about all called for plain and simple.

Originally Posted by flyinlow

You say the SRT8 is close to being sold out. Do you have facts to back this up or is this a guess? I don't want to cause any trouble, but would like to know if this is based on inside knowledge from a dealer or if it is something you are estimating.

[NOTSURE]

09's only!!

Originally Posted by ChuckG

NOTSURE- The 17,000 is for the '09 model only? It doesn't include the '08 model, right?

[NOTSURE]

SRT8 especially the challengers all years will be limited in numbers this has been repeated many times from Dodge themselves.

[NOTSURE]

First off I never speculate!
It came from Dodge via Mr Fredericks when we spoke on the phone today ..Only the facts my friend ,only the facts!
The 09 SRt8's are about all called for plain and simple.

Originally Posted by Majorgeek

This is all speculation, or so I speculate If only 3450 SRT-8's were ordered, then I should have mine, or at least it should be being built, since I ordered in February. Its still not even being built.

Also, to hope the Challenger will save Dodge, who has the worst gas mileage overall as a company, is wishful thinking. I love my Dodges, but they are headed for trouble, with no real fuel efficient vehicles to sell. Even the V6 will not get great gas mileage, the car weighs a ton. They marketed the Hemi beautifully and were not prepared for this at all. As seen today, even their own CEO said to expect it to get worse:

Chrysler CEO warns staff of worsening sales

[BlackRT]

Originally Posted by NOTSURE

09's only!!

17,000!!! That's impressive! That's more than half of Dodge's original annual build estimate of 30,000 cars.... in one month of ordering!!

[NOTSURE]

09 only and they are selling Rts like hot cakes guys!!
SRT8's are about all gone for 09!
It came from Dodge via Mr Fredericks when we spoke on the phone today ..Only the facts my friend ,only the facts!
The 09 SRt8's are about all called for plain and simple.

Originally Posted by ChuckG

NOTSURE- The 17,000 is for the '09 model only? It doesn't include the '08 model, right?

[NOTSURE]

I couldn't believe it when I heard the news today about how many cars to date have been pre-ordered!
Cuda its amazing Dodge pulled this off how cool is this that they have a serious hit on their hands and not some flash in the pan..
Says alot about what they have accomplished doesn't it.
Now lets all repeat this montra "where are our cars"!!
Fall is only a few months away now!
June just flew by!
Yippie!

Originally Posted by Cuda340

17,000 pre-orders is incredible, in a one month period, considering that almost all were made based on photos, videos, and car show viewings!