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Eduk8r · 09-20-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo

I had a Dodge salesman tell me the Camaro was overpriced. Hard to believe I heard that when I was looking right at an SRT8 with a $52K sticker in it. He just rambled on about how rare they are and the Camaro is no good. Totally arogant and condiscending to me. I couldn't believe his attitude. I kept thinking how I'd like to beat this guy to a pulp.

I think that included the market adj. Highest I have seen was 45,000. Go to their site add every option and you can't get to 52,000.

Ringo · 09-20-2009, 12:09 PM

Tom Matson Dodge in Auburn is where I saw it. They had a $6200 mark up. Doesn't really matter though, by the numbers I'm seeing they are selling only a fraction of the amount of Challenger's as Camaro's. A limited supply of Challengers only hurts Dodge. They need money, and if they could sell more at a lower price it would be better for them. But who cares, with salesmen like this who's going to buy from them? The Camaro is the way to go. Better looks, better value, and a great performer.

myold88 · 09-20-2009, 12:15 PM

At a recent car show I had two identical blue R/T Challengers parked next to my summit white 2SS/RS Camaro. Crowds were around my Camaro all day and NOBODY was looking at those huge slabsided Challengers.

glambert1 · 09-20-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

At a recent car show I had two identical blue R/T Challengers parked next to my summit white 2SS/RS Camaro. Crowds were around my Camaro all day and NOBODY was looking at those huge slabsided Challengers.

I agree about the Challenger I like the front grill but the side looks horrible , so butt ugly , some really poor taste went into that design part

dursin · 09-20-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by glambert1

I agree about the Challenger I like the front grill but the side looks horrible , so butt ugly , some really poor taste went into that design part

To each his own. I feel that way about the Camaro. Looks really great from the front, but the side view is ugly and in some areas downright silly...such as the ridiculous fake 'gills' behind the door.

KMPrenger · 09-20-2009, 01:41 PM

lol to each his own dursin...I had several friends actually point those "gills" out and they all complimented on them.

Ringo · 09-20-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dursin

To each his own. I feel that way about the Camaro. Looks really great from the front, but the side view is ugly and in some areas downright silly...such as the ridiculous fake 'gills' behind the door.

The side gills break up the space and add a retro
look to the side of the car. Something the Challenger needs badly.

2010SSRSIO · 09-20-2009, 03:51 PM

I have a Dodge SRT8 6 speed and a Camaro RS/SS
I like both..
Do not knock the Challenger boys and girls. I know both cars well and I promise you the Challenger is awesome.
Both have their good points. I would never say anything bad about the Camaro because I respect the forum too much to do so but I do have an opinion and that is.. Thank God I am an American and can have both....
My Challenger is one of 1200 or so SRT8 Hemi Orange cars and thats it.. no more in that color.. so I expect it to be rarer than my Camaro..
I am doing a complete unbiased opinion review on them which will be done soon.
Both scared the heck out of my brother today. I took him for a ride and wow, do they ever breath fire and run.

dursin · 09-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSIO

I have a Dodge SRT8 6 speed and a Camaro RS/SS
I like both..
Do not knock the Challenger boys and girls. I know both cars well and I promise you the Challenger is awesome.
Both have their good points. I would never say anything bad about the Camaro because I respect the forum too much to do so but I do have an opinion and that is.. Thank God I am an American and can have both....
My Challenger is one of 1200 or so SRT8 Hemi Orange cars and thats it.. no more in that color.. so I expect it to be rarer than my Camaro..
I am doing a complete unbiased opinion review on them which will be done soon.
Both scared the heck out of my brother today. I took him for a ride and wow, do they ever breath fire and run.

Actually there's probably close to 3000 SRT8 Hemi orange cars for the 2009 model year, plus however many of the 6400 2008's that were made in HO.

CamaroSS_LS3 · 09-21-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSIO

I have a Dodge SRT8 6 speed and a Camaro RS/SS
I like both..
Do not knock the Challenger boys and girls. I know both cars well and I promise you the Challenger is awesome.
Both have their good points. I would never say anything bad about the Camaro because I respect the forum too much to do so but I do have an opinion and that is.. Thank God I am an American and can have both....
My Challenger is one of 1200 or so SRT8 Hemi Orange cars and thats it.. no more in that color.. so I expect it to be rarer than my Camaro..
I am doing a complete unbiased opinion review on them which will be done soon.
Both scared the heck out of my brother today. I took him for a ride and wow, do they ever breath fire and run.

I agree. I still love the Challenger. I decided on the Camaro after a lot of thought and don't regret it, I love my Camaro. But I find myself wishing all the time that i could afford a Challenger SRT8 also. I drool over them every time I drive by the Dodge dealership.

Axe · 11-22-2009, 08:39 AM

If the Challenger had some thought put into the interior, I might be in one right now. Theyre both beautiful cars.

Gunmetal · 11-22-2009, 08:47 AM

I was in the same boat. But after driving the challenger, I quickly exited the boat, lol. Challenger felt like a land yaught compared to the Camaro. Plus my G8 GT could blow the doors off an SRT-8 at half the cost, lol. Camaro for the win.

MikesZ · 11-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSIO

I have a Dodge SRT8 6 speed and a Camaro RS/SS
I like both..
Do not knock the Challenger boys and girls. I know both cars well and I promise you the Challenger is awesome.
Both have their good points. I would never say anything bad about the Camaro because I respect the forum too much to do so but I do have an opinion and that is.. Thank God I am an American and can have both....
My Challenger is one of 1200 or so SRT8 Hemi Orange cars and thats it.. no more in that color.. so I expect it to be rarer than my Camaro..
I am doing a complete unbiased opinion review on them which will be done soon.
Both scared the heck out of my brother today. I took him for a ride and wow, do they ever breath fire and run.

I want to have one of each of the V6 cars some day...a Camaro LT/RS and a Challenger SE. I love both of them.

ChriSS84 · 11-22-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pastohio

Dodge also makes a nice car called "Viper"....just my $.02

I think 2009 was the last model year for the Viper... Awesome car, but the price is crazy

09-20-2009, 12:09 PM	#16
Ringo Politically incorrect Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soggy Seattle Posts: 782	Tom Matson Dodge in Auburn is where I saw it. They had a $6200 mark up. Doesn't really matter though, by the numbers I'm seeing they are selling only a fraction of the amount of Challenger's as Camaro's. A limited supply of Challengers only hurts Dodge. They need money, and if they could sell more at a lower price it would be better for them. But who cares, with salesmen like this who's going to buy from them? The Camaro is the way to go. Better looks, better value, and a great performer. __________________ 2SS/RS M6 IO interior. Built 8/14/09. Delivered 9/9/09.

09-20-2009, 01:41 PM	#20
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	lol to each his own dursin...I had several friends actually point those "gills" out and they all complimented on them. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#22
2010SSRSIO RSSSIOM Drives: 2010 RS SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 60	I have both I have a Dodge SRT8 6 speed and a Camaro RS/SS I like both.. Do not knock the Challenger boys and girls. I know both cars well and I promise you the Challenger is awesome. Both have their good points. I would never say anything bad about the Camaro because I respect the forum too much to do so but I do have an opinion and that is.. Thank God I am an American and can have both.... My Challenger is one of 1200 or so SRT8 Hemi Orange cars and thats it.. no more in that color.. so I expect it to be rarer than my Camaro.. I am doing a complete unbiased opinion review on them which will be done soon. Both scared the heck out of my brother today. I took him for a ride and wow, do they ever breath fire and run. __________________ 7-7-2009 Placed order 1100 7-10-2009 2000 2500 3000

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09-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#17
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	At a recent car show I had two identical blue R/T Challengers parked next to my summit white 2SS/RS Camaro. Crowds were around my Camaro all day and NOBODY was looking at those huge slabsided Challengers.

11-22-2009, 08:39 AM	#25
Axe Drives: 2018 LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poconos,pa Posts: 187	If the Challenger had some thought put into the interior, I might be in one right now. Theyre both beautiful cars.

11-22-2009, 08:47 AM	#26
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	I was in the same boat. But after driving the challenger, I quickly exited the boat, lol. Challenger felt like a land yaught compared to the Camaro. Plus my G8 GT could blow the doors off an SRT-8 at half the cost, lol. Camaro for the win.