How Scarce Will the Challengers Be?

[Cuda340]

As previously discussed on this forum, it has been said many times that the 2008 Challenger will be produced in fairly limited quantities (Note: only 4,000-5,000 2006 SRT Charger were made). It will also be in great demand and will be expensive (due to dealer "market adjustments").

I have been researching the availability of 2007 Charger SRTs (the only DCX car comparable to the Challenger SRT at this time). By going on www.dodge.com, I have checked on the 5-star Dodge dealer inventories in the following states: PA, NJ, MD, DE, MD, NC, TN, MI, OH, TX, NE, and CA. What I have found is the following:

1. Not all 5-star dealers have SRTs in stock. (Most have R/Ts, however).
2. Those that carry SRTs have only 1-2 in stock (esp. those on the east
coast).
3. Most SRTs are fully loaded (with Options I, II and III)- about $44,000.
4. SRTs are plentiful in southern California. One dealer has 17 and another
12!
5. The best time to buy was Jan.-Feb. (a slow sales time when DCX was
offering a $1,500 rebate).

All of this confirms my decision to wait until Jan.-Feb. 2009 to buy my SRT Challenger. At that time, I will contact numerous dealers on-line and look for a car with minimal options and try to get the best price- even if I have to have the car shipped. (Note: The average cost to ship a car in an enclosed custom car trailer is $.92 per mile).