E8502
11-21-2005, 11:15 PM
Here's my blog entry in response to the thread at Allpar, but it's good info nonetheless:
Jeez guys, jeez! What does it take to make you happy?!?
First you moan about the Charger having two too many doors, and that it disgraces the name, and you yell for a coupe that is built upon heritage. Then, in less then a year from the Charger's debut, the company gives you a sexy, purely heritage driven car with a 6.1L, 6 speed stick, and a price under $38K, and you still complain. This time it's "too old fashion looking." What the heck guys, what do you really want???
From a design standpoint, it's a pretty great work of "auto art." The lines are just right as to hide the cars size, and it has a glamorous roof-line that evokes fond memories V8 hartops of days gone by. A high greenhouse gives the sides a substantial look of imposing substance. The rear end is flamboyant and bold, with the taillight spanning the entire rear. Dual exhausts showcase the power, and large 18" rims with low profile tires put all that power to the ground. A sleek modern interior with stubble touches of sporty trim help to tell folks this isn't just another coupe... Surely this car is a big disappointment, I mean, what is there to like about it?
Anyway, a bit more info on this car:
They are definitely going to sell more then 10,000 units. I'd guess at least 25,000 for its first year on the market. Speaking of when this bad boy will be released, I hear early March 2007 production (for Fast Feedback cars), on dealer lots by late April (so in all, similar to the Magnum timetable). I don't know why the main Allpar page says 2009 Challenger (we'll fix that) - it will be a 2008 model according to most sources.
Prices will probably start around $22,000 for the V6 model (I don't know at this point if they will use a tweaked 3.5L or the 4.0L, whatever one they use, expect about 275HP). There will probably be a few trims of the V6 models, each with varying content. The next model up will be the 5.7L Hemi "R/T" which will come in at just under $30K. The SRT-8 with 425+ horsepower will most likely be about $36,000 - $38,000 depending on options.
In other news, this years dealer preview meeting had a lot of new products, all of which hold much promise. I'm eagerly awaiting the 2007 Sebring convertible, which will be replacing my still pristine 2004 Limited in a few years. Jeep had its new offerings there, and the refreshed Wrangler in both two and four door versions. One must wonder what place the Liberty has in the Jeep line anymore...
Also previewed was a tweaked Durango, and the Firepower made a surprise stop (Humm...?). No shows were the new Viper, and the RT vans, but they will be coming on this years show circuit, so we need not worry... Both are important vehicles that have defined a niche, and with the new revisions, I'm sure they will continue to do so.
~ E8
Jeez guys, jeez! What does it take to make you happy?!?
First you moan about the Charger having two too many doors, and that it disgraces the name, and you yell for a coupe that is built upon heritage. Then, in less then a year from the Charger's debut, the company gives you a sexy, purely heritage driven car with a 6.1L, 6 speed stick, and a price under $38K, and you still complain. This time it's "too old fashion looking." What the heck guys, what do you really want???
From a design standpoint, it's a pretty great work of "auto art." The lines are just right as to hide the cars size, and it has a glamorous roof-line that evokes fond memories V8 hartops of days gone by. A high greenhouse gives the sides a substantial look of imposing substance. The rear end is flamboyant and bold, with the taillight spanning the entire rear. Dual exhausts showcase the power, and large 18" rims with low profile tires put all that power to the ground. A sleek modern interior with stubble touches of sporty trim help to tell folks this isn't just another coupe... Surely this car is a big disappointment, I mean, what is there to like about it?
Anyway, a bit more info on this car:
They are definitely going to sell more then 10,000 units. I'd guess at least 25,000 for its first year on the market. Speaking of when this bad boy will be released, I hear early March 2007 production (for Fast Feedback cars), on dealer lots by late April (so in all, similar to the Magnum timetable). I don't know why the main Allpar page says 2009 Challenger (we'll fix that) - it will be a 2008 model according to most sources.
Prices will probably start around $22,000 for the V6 model (I don't know at this point if they will use a tweaked 3.5L or the 4.0L, whatever one they use, expect about 275HP). There will probably be a few trims of the V6 models, each with varying content. The next model up will be the 5.7L Hemi "R/T" which will come in at just under $30K. The SRT-8 with 425+ horsepower will most likely be about $36,000 - $38,000 depending on options.
In other news, this years dealer preview meeting had a lot of new products, all of which hold much promise. I'm eagerly awaiting the 2007 Sebring convertible, which will be replacing my still pristine 2004 Limited in a few years. Jeep had its new offerings there, and the refreshed Wrangler in both two and four door versions. One must wonder what place the Liberty has in the Jeep line anymore...
Also previewed was a tweaked Durango, and the Firepower made a surprise stop (Humm...?). No shows were the new Viper, and the RT vans, but they will be coming on this years show circuit, so we need not worry... Both are important vehicles that have defined a niche, and with the new revisions, I'm sure they will continue to do so.
~ E8