Dodge Challengers still available

No better way to stall sales than allow your dealers to gaffe your most loyal customers in this current economic market.


Let's say the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has captured your fancy for some time now, but you've only just decided to purchase one. With Chrysler limiting production of the 2008 cars and Mopar nuts raving about the car, is it impossible to buy one new?

Possibly not, says The Detroit News. Although plenty of Mopar aficionados plunked down cash early on for their cars, 1600 Challengers - or a quarter of the 6400 cars slated for production in 2008 - haven't been pre-sold.

The News reports Dodge dealers across Michigan have a number of the cars in stock. Although some retailers only have one or two SRT8s on their lots, some - like Dick Huvaere's Dodge in Richmond, Michigan - will have up to 19.

Although you may still be able to get one of the '08 cars, don't expect to get one at MSRP. The limited-edition status of the 2008 SRT8, coupled with increased demand for the car in warmer climates, prompt dealers to ask for premiums. Huvaere's will sell you a Challenger for $45,145 - nearly $7000 over the $37,995 base price.

Source: The Detroit News