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RB43TD · 07-31-2008, 01:39 PM

So I'm coming back from lunch today and as I'm pulling into work I look up and see this beautiful car exiting off the interstate. So, being the nut I am, I decided to pull right back out of work and try to track this puppy down because I have yet to see one in KC. I wound up following it to a hotel. As I'm parking I notice that a guy is coming out of the hotel lobby and walking over to the car with a bunch of paperwork in his hand. I'm sure they thought I was nuts, but I asked if they wouldn't mind me just taking a look at it. They guy that had been driving the Challenger came over to me while I was looking at it and said that he had three more if I was interested and that it was in the upper $40's. I, of course, said that while it was a sweet looking ride, I had my heart set on the new Camaro. To this he replied, "well, I'm in the car business and I heard they probably won't see the light of day". And so I made sure to educate him that they'll be rolling off the production line in February.

The interesting thing was the guy that was buying it had flown into KC from Canada and was going to drive it all the way back. I'm guessing that'll be one of the most enjoyable drives he's ever had. That really is a beautifal car inside and out. This was the only decent pic I got on my cell phone. I was kind of in a hurry to get back to work.

Muscle Master · 07-31-2008, 01:43 PM

Thats a long drive

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 01:44 PM

nice!

I hate when guys act like they know everything when they really don't.

JaysonAych · 07-31-2008, 01:55 PM

Should have said something equally as educated in response, like, "Well I'm in the computer business, and I heard Microsoft was going under."

shank0668 · 07-31-2008, 01:58 PM

I work for gm and its comin out!!!!!!! you shoulda said that

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-31-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RB43TD

To this he replied, "well, I'm in the car business and I heard they probably won't see the light of day".

Probably spent 60 grand on that car, too...what's that saying about having more money than brains?

Nexus6 · 07-31-2008, 02:05 PM

with most salesman (not all) an educated buyer is their worst nightmare

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

with most salesman (not all) an educated buyer is their worst nightmare

TRUE DAT lol

Emher · 07-31-2008, 02:09 PM

^Then I'm going to bean absolute nightmare then! When I can finally buy the Camaro I will know EVERYTHING about it that I can learn from you guys over the next few years.

Camaro Lives On · 07-31-2008, 02:10 PM

There have only been 2 Challengers here in my town, both of them were gone within the first 4 hours of them being one the lot. One was baught by some dude locally, but the other was baught by a man that flew in from LA, and drove it back to LA. Now that is one hell of a roadtrip. Apparently, the lot here was the only one he could find that was selling the SRT8 at MSRP, without any mark ups.

RB43TD · 07-31-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysonAych

Should have said something equally as educated in response, like, "Well I'm in the computer business, and I heard Microsoft was going under."

The look on his face was pretty priceless when I mentioned they were starting on Feb. 16th. It was kinda like

what do I say now.

Angrybird 12 · 07-31-2008, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the picture, I don't know if it was your cameraphone or what, but dosen't that car look kind of boring and plain??? I mean the side below that one crease looks completely flat... and the black rear spoiler looks like it came from Pep Boys.

RB43TD · 07-31-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Thanks for the picture, I don't know if it was your cameraphone or what, but dosen't that car look kind of boring and plain??? I mean the side below that one crease looks completely flat... and the black rear spoiler looks like it came from Pep Boys.

Definitely understand where you're coming from. All I can say is it was certainly more stunning in person and the cell pic doesn't do it any justice. Also, you can't see them, but it also had dual black stripes down the middle, kinda like the Bumblebee stripes. It really did look sharp. If it wasn't for the new Camaro this would certainly be on the top of my list after today.

diddiyo · 07-31-2008, 03:21 PM

I have yet to see one in Miami. I see brand new Lamborghinis and Ferraris every day, but no Chally so far lol.

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 03:29 PM

I have only seen one in miami black.

G8GT4now · 07-31-2008, 03:37 PM

To the average person, both cars are very similiar looking. I recall reading a post on this site about a camaro sighting in Canada that turned out to be a truckload of challengers.

You got to admit that if the camaro wouldn't have been revived, many of us on this board would have seriously considered a challenger, right?

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 03:58 PM

INDEED..and lets not forget to thank ford for not holding up the muscle car tradition properly and paved the way for the challenger and camaro to be reborn. Sorry for the cheap shot ford. At least you circle your problems, get it? anyone ? lol jk.

Muscle Master · 07-31-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

INDEED..and lets not forget to thank ford for not holding up the muscle car tradition properly and paved the way for the challenger and camaro to be reborn. Sorry for the cheap shot ford. At least you circle your problems, get it? anyone ? lol jk.

Ha............that was funny

GothamCamaro · 07-31-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by G8GT4now

To the average person, both cars are very similiar looking. I recall reading a post on this site about a camaro sighting in Canada that turned out to be a truckload of challengers.

You got to admit that if the camaro wouldn't have been revived, many of us on this board would have seriously considered a challenger, right?

I would say I probably would have seriously considered the challenger had it not been for the Camaro coming back and it's awesome look.

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Ha............that was funny

hehe

scotchsride09 · 07-31-2008, 04:50 PM

I've been VERY lucky; there's a dodge dealer on the way from my place to my boyfriend's and they must have quite the allocation because every day or every other day for the last week they've had a different colored Challenger up on a showoff ramp in the back on the freeway side of their showroom. So far I've seen two silvers, a black, an orange, and possibly a red (may have been another orange; it was dark and hard to tell, and gone by daylight...) But yeah, they got a LOT of them... that rack in the back has only been empty for about 8 hours that I can tell.

Might go in this weekend for a closer look

I am curious about the Challenger, not hating but I'm not that fond of modern Dodges, insofar as owning one would go. I do have general respect for muscle and pony cars though so like I said, I'm curious enough I might go look but my heart belongs to the Camaro

Oh yeah, and that was funny too

kevin2323 · 07-31-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by scotchsride09

I've been VERY lucky; there's a dodge dealer on the way from my place to my boyfriend's and they must have quite the allocation because every day or every other day for the last week they've had a different colored Challenger up on a showoff ramp in the back on the freeway side of their showroom. So far I've seen two silvers, a black, an orange, and possibly a red (may have been another orange; it was dark and hard to tell, and gone by daylight...) But yeah, they got a LOT of them... that rack in the back has only been empty for about 8 hours that I can tell.

Might go in this weekend for a closer look

I am curious about the Challenger, not hating but I'm not that fond of modern Dodges, insofar as owning one would go. I do have general respect for muscle and pony cars though so like I said, I'm curious enough I might go look but my heart belongs to the Camaro

Oh yeah, and that was funny too

hehe again

bouncertime · 07-31-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotchsride09

I've been VERY lucky; there's a dodge dealer on the way from my place to my boyfriend's and they must have quite the allocation because every day or every other day for the last week they've had a different colored Challenger up on a showoff ramp in the back on the freeway side of their showroom. So far I've seen two silvers, a black, an orange, and possibly a red (may have been another orange; it was dark and hard to tell, and gone by daylight...) But yeah, they got a LOT of them... that rack in the back has only been empty for about 8 hours that I can tell.

Might go in this weekend for a closer look

I am curious about the Challenger, not hating but I'm not that fond of modern Dodges, insofar as owning one would go. I do have general respect for muscle and pony cars though so like I said, I'm curious enough I might go look but my heart belongs to the Camaro

Oh yeah, and that was funny too

You must be talking about Carl Burger Dodge right off of I-8. I don't drive by there very often, but I have seen two different ones out back.

scotchsride09 · 07-31-2008, 05:22 PM

Haha; yup

They've had a different one almost every evening the past week or so.

CoolestCamaro873 · 07-31-2008, 11:00 PM

I've seen them in all three colors at my local dealership. Loved the Hemi Orange, not so crazy about black and silver was okay. The truth is the car looks great from the front, okay from the back, good from the side. The black wing has to go, cheapens the look in my opinion. But, the interior looks like a standard Dodge Avanger, Charger, Chrysler 300C. It is hideous in person. Big mistake by Dodge in that department. Overall it was nice but not good enoguh for me to give up getting my '10 SS/RS Victory Red With White Stripes Camaro!

07-31-2008, 01:39 PM	#1
RB43TD Me Likey My Camaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 537 View My Garage	Challenger In Person So I'm coming back from lunch today and as I'm pulling into work I look up and see this beautiful car exiting off the interstate. So, being the nut I am, I decided to pull right back out of work and try to track this puppy down because I have yet to see one in KC. I wound up following it to a hotel. As I'm parking I notice that a guy is coming out of the hotel lobby and walking over to the car with a bunch of paperwork in his hand. I'm sure they thought I was nuts, but I asked if they wouldn't mind me just taking a look at it. They guy that had been driving the Challenger came over to me while I was looking at it and said that he had three more if I was interested and that it was in the upper $40's. I, of course, said that while it was a sweet looking ride, I had my heart set on the new Camaro. To this he replied, "well, I'm in the car business and I heard they probably won't see the light of day". And so I made sure to educate him that they'll be rolling off the production line in February. The interesting thing was the guy that was buying it had flown into KC from Canada and was going to drive it all the way back. I'm guessing that'll be one of the most enjoyable drives he's ever had. That really is a beautifal car inside and out. This was the only decent pic I got on my cell phone. I was kind of in a hurry to get back to work. Attached Images __________________ When I was a young boy, I was certain that the world was good or bad....black or white. As time passed I grew up and learned there was only grey.

07-31-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
JaysonAych Drives: 2002 Dodge Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 429 View My Garage	Should have said something equally as educated in response, like, "Well I'm in the computer business, and I heard Microsoft was going under." __________________ Better make sure my passing lane change blinker works...

07-31-2008, 01:58 PM	#5
shank0668 Drives: Pontiac Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salem Ohio Posts: 8,158 View My Garage	I work for gm and its comin out!!!!!!! you shoulda said that __________________

07-31-2008, 02:09 PM	#9
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,205	^Then I'm going to bean absolute nightmare then! When I can finally buy the Camaro I will know EVERYTHING about it that I can learn from you guys over the next few years. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

07-31-2008, 02:10 PM	#10
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 1996 Monte Carlo Z34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,542 View My Garage	There have only been 2 Challengers here in my town, both of them were gone within the first 4 hours of them being one the lot. One was baught by some dude locally, but the other was baught by a man that flew in from LA, and drove it back to LA. Now that is one hell of a roadtrip. Apparently, the lot here was the only one he could find that was selling the SRT8 at MSRP, without any mark ups. __________________ Last edited by Camaro Lives On; 07-31-2008 at 02:22 PM.

07-31-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,339	nice! I hate when guys act like they know everything when they really don't.

07-31-2008, 02:05 PM	#7
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,901 View My Garage	with most salesman (not all) an educated buyer is their worst nightmare

07-31-2008, 02:52 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 Retired, Cancer Survivor Drives: 08 Vue, 12 CAMARO 1LT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J. C. Tennessee Posts: 12,008	Thanks for the picture, I don't know if it was your cameraphone or what, but dosen't that car look kind of boring and plain??? I mean the side below that one crease looks completely flat... and the black rear spoiler looks like it came from Pep Boys. __________________ Live for today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Drive and enjoy your Camaro The BIRD is the WORD! 323HP Worth of ANGRY BUY FROM BECKY D@ Rodgers Chevrolet

07-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#14
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,073	I have yet to see one in Miami. I see brand new Lamborghinis and Ferraris every day, but no Chally so far lol.

07-31-2008, 03:29 PM	#15
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,339	I have only seen one in miami black.

07-31-2008, 03:37 PM	#16
G8GT4now Drives: 09 CTS-V Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 389	To the average person, both cars are very similiar looking. I recall reading a post on this site about a camaro sighting in Canada that turned out to be a truckload of challengers. You got to admit that if the camaro wouldn't have been revived, many of us on this board would have seriously considered a challenger, right?

07-31-2008, 03:58 PM	#17
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,339	INDEED..and lets not forget to thank ford for not holding up the muscle car tradition properly and paved the way for the challenger and camaro to be reborn. Sorry for the cheap shot ford. At least you circle your problems, get it? anyone ? lol jk.

07-31-2008, 04:50 PM	#21
scotchsride09 It's STARSCREAM!!! Drives: 2003 Nissan Frontier S/C DR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	I've been VERY lucky; there's a dodge dealer on the way from my place to my boyfriend's and they must have quite the allocation because every day or every other day for the last week they've had a different colored Challenger up on a showoff ramp in the back on the freeway side of their showroom. So far I've seen two silvers, a black, an orange, and possibly a red (may have been another orange; it was dark and hard to tell, and gone by daylight...) But yeah, they got a LOT of them... that rack in the back has only been empty for about 8 hours that I can tell. Might go in this weekend for a closer look I am curious about the Challenger, not hating but I'm not that fond of modern Dodges, insofar as owning one would go. I do have general respect for muscle and pony cars though so like I said, I'm curious enough I might go look but my heart belongs to the Camaro Oh yeah, and that was funny too __________________ Did I mention I have a sense of humor? Right now it's an '03 Nissan Frontier Supercharged Desert Runner I call Starscream. On order is a 1SS/ RS IBM with Black Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, manual transmission and a sunroof! Oh, and a stereo upgrade too! Ordered from CamaroScotty in WI. How will I get my baby home?

07-31-2008, 05:22 PM	#24
scotchsride09 It's STARSCREAM!!! Drives: 2003 Nissan Frontier S/C DR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	Haha; yup They've had a different one almost every evening the past week or so. __________________ Did I mention I have a sense of humor? Right now it's an '03 Nissan Frontier Supercharged Desert Runner I call Starscream. On order is a 1SS/ RS IBM with Black Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, manual transmission and a sunroof! Oh, and a stereo upgrade too! Ordered from CamaroScotty in WI. How will I get my baby home?

07-31-2008, 11:00 PM	#25
CoolestCamaro873 The Road's A Bad Joke... Drives: '12 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 567	I've seen them in all three colors at my local dealership. Loved the Hemi Orange, not so crazy about black and silver was okay. The truth is the car looks great from the front, okay from the back, good from the side. The black wing has to go, cheapens the look in my opinion. But, the interior looks like a standard Dodge Avanger, Charger, Chrysler 300C. It is hideous in person. Big mistake by Dodge in that department. Overall it was nice but not good enoguh for me to give up getting my '10 SS/RS Victory Red With White Stripes Camaro! __________________

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