I'm going out of my mind! I just can't decide! Don't get me wrong, I DO want the Chally SRT8 but I can save allot of $$ by getting a Camaro RS/SS which knowing how much I saved, I would be just as in love with.
Total invoice including destination for the 2 cars optioned exactly how I would want them is as follows:
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Black, stripe delete, SRT group 2, guzzler tax & discount, etc.
$41,491
2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Black w/orange stripes, orange/black 2 tone interior, RS package, ground effects, etc.
$36,021 (MSRP: $38,615)
I listed the Camaro's MSRP because to be fair, I doubt any dealers will be agreeing to invoice on a Camaro for 6 months but I know I can find Dodge dealers who will. However I can wait 6 months too.
Here are the campared specs that matter to me:
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Curb Weight: 4140 lbs.
Horsepower: 425 hp
Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm
Torque: 420 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4800 rpm
Power to Weight Ratio: 1HP per 9.74lbs
2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Curb Weight: 3860 lbs.
Horsepower: 426 hp
Max Horsepower: 5900 rpm
Torque: 420 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4600 rpm
Power to Weight Ratio: 1HP per 9.06lbs
A savings of $5,470 plus a faster car makes the Camaro a better value. Hell my down payment is only going to be $8K.
My main concern is the availability of aftermarket go fast goodies. I know there is a seemingly endless supply of LS3 aftermetket, but what about the 6.1 HEMI? I guess for me it breaks down to $ per HP it takes to make each car faster. Am I going to be spending allot more to make the SRT8 Chally have 600HP at the wheels than I am the Camaro SS? I know I am, but by percentage, how much? 30% more?
I was totally sold on the Chally for the last 3 years but now the Camaro has proven to be just as inticing for me now.
Here is where I cross-posted so I'm not getting all biased responses 1 way or the other:
http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...-camaro-15721/