Do you think Mustang or Challenger owners get the same attention as the Camaro?

[sanjosebmx]

ours gets a LOT of attention, but you don't see the SGM very often it really stands out!

[87GNX]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Maybe we can morph this thread into a count of how many times people have called a Challenger a "Chally" on these several pages. Now if you excuse me, I have to go check out some more pictures of Cammy's and Mustangy's.

stangs bro, stangs

[TxBandit911]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Maybe we can morph this thread into a count of how many times people have called a Challenger a "Chally" on these several pages. Now if you excuse me, I have to go check out some more pictures of Cammy's and Mustangy's.

No kidding, for some reason it annoys the shit out of me when I hear "Chally", "stang", and nothing sounds more ghetto to me than 'maro....

[Muscle Car Memories]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

No kidding, for some reason it annoys the shit out of me when I hear "Chally", "stang", and nothing sounds more ghetto to me than 'maro....

[6bangerBOOM]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Maybe we can morph this thread into a count of how many times people have called a Challenger a "Chally" on these several pages. Now if you excuse me, I have to go check out some more pictures of Cammy's and Mustangy's.

I usually go with 'llenger.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

No kidding, for some reason it annoys the shit out of me when I hear "Chally", "stang", and nothing sounds more ghetto to me than 'maro....

Norm

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Most non-car enthusiasts don't even realize if a Camaro, Challenger or Mustang is a V6 or a V8. Many of these folks just see a "car". I was down in Baltimore this past weekend for UFC 172. In the 1.5-2 hours we walked around the Inner Harbor beforehand, I saw at least eight V6 Camaros. As I said, most people will just say, "Hey, there's a Camaro.". As a car enthusiast, I saw a bunch of V6's. Before you V6 guys get your feathers ruffled (I've read through the entire thread and can see different guys get butt hurt over nothing), I'm not putting down the V6. As a car guy, I'd rather see a ZL1 or something that really grabs my attention.

I like the SS front over the ZL1! So I have to disagree!

[ex11b90]

The question was, " Do you think Mustang or Challenger owners get the same attention as the Camaro?" Yes. I think we all get ALOT of attention. People here are throwing around SS, SRT8, RT, GT500, LE1 etc, because we (anyone on this forum)are car nerds, no one else notices this shit. They (non car nerds) look out from their drab, dung colored SUV or minivan and see, holy shit, a sporty, hot looking car, they don't think, 'er, gee, I wonder why that feller didn't order the 'super trak pak' option?' They simply admire, or make judgements positive or negative depending on their situation. I do agree, bold colors and/or stripes help draw attention to the muscle car, whether it's a Camaro, Challenger or a Mustang.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by ex11b90

The question was, " Do you think Mustang or Challenger owners get the same attention as the Camaro?" Yes. I think we all get ALOT of attention. People here are throwing around SS, SRT8, RT, GT500, LE1 etc, because we (anyone on this forum)are car nerds, no one else notices this shit. They (non car nerds) look out from their drab, dung colored SUV or minivan and see, holy shit, a sporty, hot looking car, they don't think, 'er, gee, I wonder why that feller didn't order the 'super trak pak' option?' They simply admire, or make judgements positive or negative depending on their situation. I do agree, bold colors and/or stripes help draw attention to the muscle car, whether it's a Camaro, Challenger or a Mustang.

100% Agree !

[DRKS1D3]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

I like the SS front over the ZL1! So I have to disagree!

I'm talking about the ZL1 as a whole, not a ZL1 front end duct taped onto a V6. Carry on though...

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

Ok, first of all, not "arguing", just letting everyone know what I found. On second look, I had SRT 392 selected, not the 392 Core. So, my bad, however the post below is correct, the MSRP on a 392 Core is $41k, that's bare bones. So, for an extra Grand I got a loaded out 2SS/RS 1LE, well, except for the sun roof. The 392 Loaded out breaks $50k. This is why I have always believe the Challenger doesn't have a very good cost to performance ratio. Even though, I do think its a nice looking car, but just not for me...

Yes, I built one again and realized I checked the wrong box, had the SRT 392, not the Core....but still, over $40k

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Ignore the sticker price on any of Dodge products. Bottom line is you should be able to walk into any Dodge dealership and purchase a well equipped 470hp SRT Core for 38k-41k. I also purchased my fully optioned SRT8 which stickered near 51k for 43k, or less than what many are paying for fully optioned 2SS cars. With the 15 R/T now sporting an option of the 485hp 392 Scat Pack I'd expect pricing to become even better since it will no longer carry the SRT branding.

As much as some in this forum like to trash Dodge on their Challenger pricing it's right in line with the SS pricing.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by newmoon

As much as some in this forum like to trash Dodge on their Challenger pricing it's right in line with the SS pricing.

Perhaps it is if you work at it long enough and hard enough, but just the idea that Dodge is apparently giving their sales force the upper hand from the get-go (with more negotiating room against some minimum number) is kind of off-putting. If two cars are realistically valued at $40k and one mfr lists his at $44k and the other guy stickers his at $50k, doesn't it look like somebody is trying for a little extra gouge on every single sale?

50 years ago I was the die-hard Mopar guy of the group, and I've always wanted to like their products. But damned if the Dodge/Chrysler/whoever organizations haven't kept finding new ways for me to do my serious shopping elsewhere all these years.


Norm

[TxBandit911]

Originally Posted by newmoon

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Ignore the sticker price on any of Dodge products. Bottom line is you should be able to walk into any Dodge dealership and purchase a well equipped 470hp SRT Core for 38k-41k. I also purchased my fully optioned SRT8 which stickered near 51k for 43k, or less than what many are paying for fully optioned 2SS cars. With the 15 R/T now sporting an option of the 485hp 392 Scat Pack I'd expect pricing to become even better since it will no longer carry the SRT branding.

As much as some in this forum like to trash Dodge on their Challenger pricing it's right in line with the SS pricing.

Ok, but the thing is. I, IMHO feel like the 1LE is the better deal. For $42k I got a car that can actually turn...sure if all you care about is advertised HP #'s then the way to go would be a new GT500 or in the 1LE price range a 392 core. But some of us like turning

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Perhaps it is if you work at it long enough and hard enough, but just the idea that Dodge is apparently giving their sales force the upper hand from the get-go (with more negotiating room against some minimum number) is kind of off-putting. If two cars are realistically valued at $40k and one mfr lists his at $44k and the other guy stickers his at $50k, doesn't it look like somebody is trying for a little extra gouge on every single sale?

50 years ago I was the die-hard Mopar guy of the group, and I've always wanted to like their products. But damned if the Dodge/Chrysler/whoever organizations haven't kept finding new ways for me to do my serious shopping elsewhere all these years.


Norm

Norm I agree that Dodge would be better served to reduce the list price to actually reflect where street pricing may fall. With that said all that really matter is what are the average out the door prices, or what can the vehicle be purchased for? I think the same can be said to some degree for all three brands though.