Any of the new stuff out there temp you to sell your Charger and go new?

1969chargerrtse · October 10, 2010, 07:18:30 PM

I was pulling out of a lot the other day when a new Camaro in red with white stripes pulled in. I was thinking to myself if that car was a conv and had hideaway lamps like the old 69 Camaro SS/RS cars, would I sell my Charger and order my first new car ever?
I know the conv is coming out soon, if they did the hideways like in 69 boy would I want one. Thing is I would have to sell the Charger to do it as I can't afford both, not something I'm sure I could do? Nothing wrong with new Muscle.
Any new cars out there have you thinking?

A383Wing · October 10, 2010, 07:28:18 PM

New Mini Cooper Clubman...that's about it

Just 6T9 CHGR · October 10, 2010, 08:25:30 PM

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition...black & red....yummy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3sRUKCmG-8

1969chargerrtse · October 10, 2010, 08:52:14 PM

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on October 10, 2010, 08:25:30 PM
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition...black & red....yummy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3sRUKCmG-8

I can understand why, would you really consider it? I get strong feelings to own new Muscle.

1969chargerrtse · October 10, 2010, 08:57:06 PM

I love nothing more than my Charger, but I so miss a rag top.

Nacho-RT74 · October 10, 2010, 09:46:49 PM

you mean selling the Charger and using about the same money you get for it get a new car ?... 2nd gens will have the chance, but I don't think 1st and 3rd gens

Ghoste · October 10, 2010, 09:50:50 PM

If there was a single new car I liked better than the classic Chargers I wouldn't be here wasting time every day. There isn't even anything that tempts me.

elacruze · October 10, 2010, 09:56:27 PM

HELL no.

Back N Black · October 10, 2010, 10:03:54 PM

For me no, i would never consider selling the charger for a new muscle car. Some of the new cars don't get a second look , but the charger always draws lots of attention.

mikesbbody · October 10, 2010, 11:02:38 PM

No Sir, never.

bull · October 10, 2010, 11:31:19 PM

No, nothing. Even if there were something out there that did tempt me I really don't like the obsession car companies have with gadgets these days. New cars have too much stuff to go wrong, they're too difficult and costly to fix and they've created too much distance between the driver and the driving experience. My next car will probably be something like a 1973 Coronet.

Belgium R/T -68 · October 11, 2010, 03:24:54 AM

If Dodge would make a convertible out of the new Challenger I would consider one if I lived back in my motherland Sweden.
Here in Belgium the registration and roadtaxes would kill any possibility for a normal guy to own a car with a bigger engine then 2.5L.
A new musclecar can never trade the part of the hobby I like the most, the restoration, searching for parts and discussing problems/solutions
with fellow Moparlovers but gives on the other hand the possibility to take the car for longer trips like vacation, meetings abroad etc which I
don't dare to do with my "old" muscles because I simply don't have the selfconfidence that my cars would make it all the way.
Would I sell my Charger? No, having built it on my own makes it a part of my life.

Per

hemi68charger · October 11, 2010, 07:49:59 AM

Give up the thing just to the left of this? No way unless it's got another big wing...............

PocketThunder · October 11, 2010, 10:11:50 AM

CHEVY VOLT BABY!!!!!!!

71ChallengeHer · October 11, 2010, 10:13:22 AM

Nope.

41husk · October 11, 2010, 10:51:30 AM

I would with out a doubt trade straight up my 3rd gen for a new challenger R/T or SRT8. No way on the Daytona

Manfred318 · October 11, 2010, 11:39:35 AM

I seriously doubt it, but I might have to think about it for a new SRT Challenger. Assuming I could option the Challenger the way I wanted it anyways.

Ponch ® · October 11, 2010, 12:26:57 PM

Nope... esp if I had a 2nd gen or something like that.

The old cars have a certain character and chutzpah that you just can't get in a new car. ANYONE w enough cash can go buy a new Camaro, or Challenger, or CTS-V...but being in a nice classic car shows a little more sophistication. Let's not even get on how the new cars will lose their value in a couple of years.

Chris, seriously...your car for a Mustang w/ a body kit and vinyl decals? Really?

EDIT: On second thought...maybe I would consider it, but it'd have to be something exotic or exotic-ish...like a Viper or a Ferrari/Lambo type deal.

Just 6T9 CHGR · October 11, 2010, 04:16:19 PM

maybe i didn't read the title correctly....Id like to have my cake & eat it too

kab69440 · October 11, 2010, 04:56:55 PM

If I was offered a Fuschia, stripe-delete, 6speed SRT, it would likely be the most difficult 'No thanks.' I ever had to choke on.

NHCharger · October 11, 2010, 05:48:23 PM

Quote from: Back N Black on October 10, 2010, 10:03:54 PM
For me no, i would never consider selling the charger for a new muscle car. Some of the new cars don't get a second look , but the charger always draws lots of attention.

Besides our Chargers being the best looking car ever made, another thing I like about them is the lack of handling, lack of braking, lack of safety equipment, lack of the every day amenities in most cars the we take for granted. You actually have to know how to drive a car when you get behind the wheel of a two door charger.

1969chargerrtse · October 11, 2010, 05:58:50 PM

Quote from: NHCharger on October 11, 2010, 05:48:23 PM
Quote from: Back N Black on October 10, 2010, 10:03:54 PM
For me no, i would never consider selling the charger for a new muscle car. Some of the new cars don't get a second look , but the charger always draws lots of attention.

Besides our Chargers being the best looking car ever made, another thing I like about them is the lack of handling, lack of braking, lack of safety equipment, lack of the every day amenities in most cars the we take for granted. You actually have to know how to drive a car when you get behind the wheel of a two door charger.

I love the firm tight feel of the steering wheel.

Also my main point was would you give up your Charger to help fund a new Muscle car. Your car could be worth 10,000.00 or 50,000.00, point was if you had to have a new Mustang ,Camaro or Challenger to help fund the new car and the only way it could happen was to finally say good bye to your classic, would you do it?

1969chargerrtse · October 12, 2010, 04:58:39 AM

Quote from: PocketThunder on October 11, 2010, 10:11:50 AM
CHEVY VOLT BABY!!!!!!!

That's a good one. But not a Muscle car, yet.

rp23g7 · October 12, 2010, 08:23:13 AM

Working in the car world. I would never buy a new car ever again, or a newer used car. Just too expensive, they dont hold their value, too much stuff to go wrong, too expensive to insure, they dont have any character or charisma to them, and the number one thing, too expensive to fix.

Mine, if it quits, i know its only one of three things possibly, and its easy to figure out. New ones, $90 diagnostic at least, if you dont have a scanner, and then you get to buy parts for whatever is wrong. Been on the mechanical end of that too, feeling sorry for the customer for buying the heap that is costing them a arm and a leg to fix.

xs29j8Bullitt · October 12, 2010, 09:00:18 AM

Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on October 11, 2010, 05:58:50 PM
Also my main point was would you give up your Charger to help fund a new Muscle car. Your car could be worth 10,000.00 or 50,000.00, point was if you had to have a new Mustang ,Camaro or Challenger to help fund the new car and the only way it could happen was to finally say good bye to your classic, would you do it?

Well, I would not part with my triple black '68 Charger R/T... but most others would be fair game. For those with more than one old Charger/Mopar, the question is whether they would sell all of their classic Mopars to buy a new musclecar... In my case, the answer is NO! That said, there could easily be cases where the trade-out made sense, like an older enthusiast having to downsize to a single car. A new musclecar could be both a hobby car and basic transportation, without extensive maintenance...

But, I like Chris's idea better...

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on October 11, 2010, 04:16:19 PM
maybe i didn't read the title correctly....Id like to have my cake & eat it too

I was fortunate enough to buy a 2009 Challenger SRT8 almost two years ago, and have been extremely happy with it! I will be downsizing during my upcoming retirement, and several of my hobby cars will probably be sold to fund another new musclecar. Depending on how my finances go, the really hard decisions may have to be made later, but I hope "Bullitt" never has to go...

Here is my SRT "Scarlett", and a new convertible that I would love to have, but would never pay the $100K+ price tag...

Rolling_Thunder · October 12, 2010, 11:08:52 AM

Honestly - there are times I get tempted to sell - but it would have to be for something alot more appealing than a new camaro, challenger, etc... If it was maybe a V8 Vanquish, F430... something like that.... I'd probably sell... other than that... nope

Long Island RT · October 12, 2010, 02:30:25 PM

Negatory!

SRT-440 · October 12, 2010, 03:25:22 PM

I don't have a charger but I wouldn't trade my 70 RR for anything...atleast up to this point. I will say this tho...I really dig the new engines..I'd love to have a 6.1 or 6.4 in my old car.
Dodge is supposed to have some interesting options coming on the Challenger and that might tempt me and the new Z28 is gonna be a beast of a car.

I don't think I'd pass judgement just yet on whether these cars will or won't ever be classics...I think they said the same about our old cars when they were new.

And as far as maintenance goes that can be debated also...so far my '04 SRT4 has 100,000 miles on it and it's never had nothing but the oil changed and air filter changed and still runs in the 13's.

twodko · October 12, 2010, 05:11:53 PM

Sell my Charger? No way but if I could afford it I'd buy a new Chally SRT to keep my R/T company.

aussiemuscle · October 12, 2010, 06:05:07 PM

Quote from: NHCharger on October 11, 2010, 05:48:23 PM
Besides our Chargers being the best looking car ever made, another thing I like about them is the lack of handling, lack of braking, lack of safety equipment, lack of the every day amenities in most cars the we take for granted. You actually have to know how to drive a car when you get behind the wheel of a two door charger.

You say that, but i don't believe you. poor handling is a characteristic that it did NOT need to have. If you ever driven a late 60s european car to compare to the dodge suspension and handling you'd know that dodge were putting junk suspension and brakes on them. (they were UNDER braked to what they SHOULD have been, even then).

1969chargerrtse · October 13, 2010, 05:55:38 AM

Quote from: aussiemuscle on October 12, 2010, 06:05:07 PM
Quote from: NHCharger on October 11, 2010, 05:48:23 PM
Besides our Chargers being the best looking car ever made, another thing I like about them is the lack of handling, lack of braking, lack of safety equipment, lack of the every day amenities in most cars the we take for granted. You actually have to know how to drive a car when you get behind the wheel of a two door charger.
You say that, but i don't believe you. poor handling is a characteristic that it did NOT need to have. If you ever driven a late 60s european car to compare to the dodge suspension and handling you'd know that dodge were putting junk suspension and brakes on them. (they were UNDER braked to what they SHOULD have been, even then).

I have the power disk and think my car stops great. I slammed on the brakes a couple of times because of deer.

Ghoste · October 13, 2010, 07:37:14 AM

The late 60's European cars were dealing with a LOT less mass than American cars as well. I'd also offer that rather than Mopars being underbraked that European cars were underpowered by comparison. Oh I realize that now there will be countless examples of Ferarrir supercars offered to demonstrate the amazing superiority of European car crafting in 1969 but if you compare the actual cars that most were driving the peformance is less exciting.
Since I'm being argumentative, I'll also throw out there that we slam the Mopar discs today but that back in 1969 even the Chrysler drum brakes were adequate for the time. Repeated panic stops brought fade that discs didn't have but for normal real life driving the Mopar drum brake was cheap, reliable, and adequate given the tires and driving conditions of typical 1969. On todays crowded streets and with modern radials they may not compare to modern cars but compared to the other cars of their day I think they stood up.
If you still think the Mopars are bad, try a GTO with coil springs and 9 inch drums.
But I think you really have to compare them in cointext.

elacruze · October 13, 2010, 07:57:46 AM

Somebody point me to a '60s European car that could last 10 years on Detroit streets.

*Maybe* a Benz 230 or Volvo 164. Nobody will confuse them with fun to drive, though.

kokxville · October 13, 2010, 08:49:24 AM

I would save money and buy a new challenger if only i could afford it,but i never consider selling the charger for a modern car,even when i think they are extremely nice and have the looks of a real muscle car.But it will never become a genuine muscle car,and when you get in a old muscle car....man,there's nothing wich can compare to that.

It's all about the feeling you get when you're sitting behind the wheel.

And i also think 99 or even 100% on this board has his/her charger as a 2nd car besides their daily driver and only drive in it when it's nice weather or going to a cruise or meeting.If you have a newone,it's more like you have a 13 in a dozen car and you drive it as a daily driver.

Would i want one,yes but not if i have to sell my old charger.

NHCharger · October 13, 2010, 06:04:33 PM

Quote from: aussiemuscle on October 12, 2010, 06:05:07 PM
Quote from: NHCharger on October 11, 2010, 05:48:23 PM
Besides our Chargers being the best looking car ever made, another thing I like about them is the lack of handling, lack of braking, lack of safety equipment, lack of the every day amenities in most cars the we take for granted. You actually have to know how to drive a car when you get behind the wheel of a two door charger.
You say that, but i don't believe you. poor handling is a characteristic that it did NOT need to have. If you ever driven a late 60s european car to compare to the dodge suspension and handling you'd know that dodge were putting junk suspension and brakes on them. (they were UNDER braked to what they SHOULD have been, even then).

I have owned my two Chargers for a combined total of 25 years. I have not done any upgrades to the suspension in either car. Only upgrades have been electronic ignition and headlight upgrade in both cars. I am contemplating putting a front sway bar on the 72 since it has so much body roll compared to the 71.
I learned to drive in a 68 Dart with manual drums, 70? Ford p/u with a 3 on the tree with no brakes and a 71 Plymouth suburban wagon. Maybe that's why I feel so comfortable driving my Chargers.

Silver R/T · October 14, 2010, 09:06:36 PM

Quote from: bull on October 10, 2010, 11:31:19 PM
No, nothing. Even if there were something out there that did tempt me I really don't like the obsession car companies have with gadgets these days. New cars have too much stuff to go wrong, they're too difficult and costly to fix and they've created too much distance between the driver and the driving experience. My next car will probably be something like a 1973 Coronet.

x2. Too many "gadgets" and most of them you can't get rid of. So they just add price to the car, take up room and add weight.

Cooter · October 15, 2010, 12:20:02 PM

Nope.......This question has been asked of myself at local car shows and my answer is always the same...."Why would you want a raggedy General Lee Clone when you have all that newer Car?"

The Reply is always the same too..."People don't ask you to take pictures of a newer musclecar, they do with this one".....

HITMAN 149 · October 16, 2010, 11:39:10 AM

NOPE!!!! i only sold my charger due to some financial restrains right now and it just became tooo BIG of a project for me right now.... i downsized by selling off all my toys EXCEPT the BIKE!!! lol i picked up a 2001 bmw 740i SPORT as my new daily driver

but i WILL get another 68 charger r/t again in the near future!!!!

i can understand someone wanting some NEW, more modern, more relaible muscle.. but NOTHING compares to the looks you get with OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE!!!!!
WOW that convert chally does look sweet though!!!

The70RT · October 16, 2010, 12:22:14 PM

I love the new Challenger but I wouldn't sell my Charger to get it. I figure If I can't afford one then well I won't get one. I would want to drive it all the time then it would be worth what in 20 years? If I didn't have a $1200 house payment I could get one.....so house or new Challenger

Brock Samson · October 16, 2010, 12:50:49 PM

wow! that must've hurt... sorry you had to sell,..
anyhow,..

a few Mos. back I almost sold all of mine to get this very Chrysler press fleet car,.. a heritage 300 C with every option but the sunroof,..

http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/7535/2009-chrysler-300c-heritage-edition-review-test-drive

I talked at length to the dealer who told me he'd take $25K cash for it (Price: MSRP $37,135.00 as tested including destination charges $46,040.00) and because it was a low mile fully maintained press car i thought it a steal - it was apparently also the only car with that color combo ever made.

But, it was too far away for me to inspect and by the time i lined up my ducks the car was sold,.. The fact that ten folks pleaded with me not to sell my R/T delayed my move where as I missed the Op.
I was just wanting to simplify my life at the time.

http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/7535/2009-chrysler-300c-heritage-edition-review-test-drive

HITMAN 149 · October 16, 2010, 03:25:48 PM

hey dave...
yea IT SUCKED

but i did what was best for now.... i just had to downsize my finances for now..
the new Daily Driver.... let me tell you... for anyone that's never driven one...
OMG it is the ultimate driving machine

2001 740i SPORT

Brock Samson · October 17, 2010, 09:53:20 AM

nice a short 7 of that vintage is my Fav. BMW. I test drove and wanted one while I was M shopping in '02, but the sand color one i found for $25K wasn't to my liking as it had been neglected... great choice!

HITMAN 149 · October 17, 2010, 01:56:42 PM

thanks dave

yea it drives like a dream!!! handles like it's on rails!!!! its always been my fav bmw!! but new in 01 the car was $70K!!!

lol it's got black leather thats in mint cond.. you would think the car was never sat in!!! it's 100% optioned out!!!! had alot of maintenance already done!!! i have alll the svc records!! to quote ferris buehler "if you have the means to pick one up.. i HIGHLEY recommend it!!" hahaha

68charger383 · October 18, 2010, 12:04:05 AM

I don't think I'd sell my charger, but I just sold my 67 firebird today and I'm thinking about maybe buying a new challenger. The thought of doing a few blasts at the drag strip, then driving home (or anywhere else) in a 475 hp car that can stop on a dime, whip around corners with the 500 watt stereo and A/C blasting sounds pretty tempting.

41husk · October 18, 2010, 02:34:12 PM

If this guy will give me $15,000 trade on the WannaBee, I will be buying a 2009 SRT8 Challenger. So I guess the answer would be yes

moparstuart · October 18, 2010, 05:48:19 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 18, 2010, 02:34:12 PM
If this guy will give me $15,000 trade on the WannaBee, I will be buying a 2009 SRT8 Challenger. So I guess the answer would be yes

41husk · October 18, 2010, 06:23:38 PM

We will see what happens?

41husk · October 20, 2010, 10:14:27 AM

Well it happens today, I made the deal yesterday and now own one less old muscle car and my first new muscle car

I guess I need to change my profile

moparstuart · October 20, 2010, 10:25:17 AM

Quote from: 41husk on October 20, 2010, 10:14:27 AM
Well it happens today, I made the deal yesterday and now own one less old muscle car and my first new muscle car I guess I need to change my profile

DUDE YOU ARE LIVING THE LIFE

41husk · October 20, 2010, 10:32:48 AM

Only as long as I can make the payments

They gave me $15,800 on the Wanna Bee. I have had it for sale for 17,500 and never been offered even 15k. In this economy 15k for a 73 Charger is not bad, even though I have much more than that in it

HITMAN 149 · October 20, 2010, 10:36:40 AM

wow!! im surprised they din't offer you like $2500... which is prob what their convoluted bluebook they use says!!! lmao

Charger440RDN · October 20, 2010, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: HITMAN 149 on October 16, 2010, 03:25:48 PM
hey dave...
yea IT SUCKED but i did what was best for now.... i just had to downsize my finances for now..
the new Daily Driver.... let me tell you... for anyone that's never driven one...
OMG it is the ultimate driving machine
2001 740i SPORT

Hitman I have a diamond white 96 Eldorado ETC that looks just like your old one, how does caddy power and handling campare to the BMW? I know the eldo is fast but that BMW has to be a monster.

HITMAN 149 · October 20, 2010, 10:53:05 AM

hey bro....
yea i loved the caddy 300hp.... BUT NO COMPARISON!!! lol
the beemer is a beast.. it's a lil bit heavier, but smooth as silk & handles like it's on rails!!! the caddy was great in a way cause it was FWD... but my 740i is unbelivable!!

i have the 740I SPORT which is a BIG diff from the regular I & the IL.... totally diff car than the other models!!!

ive always loved the e38 740's.. but they were a lil outta my price range!! lol brand new my car was $70K!!

lol i $tole it.. for the condition it's in & all the maintenance that's already been done!!!

Brock Samson · October 20, 2010, 02:16:38 PM

what's the HP Torque in your 7 sport there sport?..

HITMAN 149 · October 20, 2010, 08:33:03 PM

factory rated at 282 HP 324 torque... 3:15 gears
but like everything they have a whole lotttta gooodies for it!!! hehehe
i may do some tinkering.... cold air intake,software chip/upgrade, upgrade the brakes a lil (akebono pads & zimmermann rotors) maybe a strut tower bar for the suspension?!?!?
just checkin out some stuff on the bmw forum.... funnny i feel like im cheating on you guys!!! lol

ChgrSteve67 · October 20, 2010, 09:46:57 PM

the Dodge dealership up the road from me has 2 SMS 570 Challengers I wouldn't mind trading straight across for one.

HITMAN 149 · October 21, 2010, 10:17:17 AM

steve...
DON"T do it bro!!! resist the temptation!!! your car is beautiful!!!!

SFRT · October 21, 2010, 11:25:55 AM

would never sell my Charger. I am , however thinking about trading my 350Z in on a GTR.

HITMAN 149 · October 21, 2010, 02:01:55 PM

Quote from: SFRT on October 21, 2010, 11:25:55 AM
would never sell my Charger. I am , however thinking about trading my 350Z in on a GTR.

yea bro.. i would never sell your charger either!!!!!! lol

694spdRT · October 22, 2010, 11:05:09 AM

On days when it starts and runs great no way...
On days when I get thumbs up everywhere I go no way...
On days when my 2 year old says "daddy's Charger" no way...
On days when I get a mile from home, have to quickly turn around hoping to make it back without pushing it, and then spend the rest of the day working on it....still no way.

To be honest, I would like a new Challenger but not at the expense of one of my old Charger's. They are just off limits but my truck could go.

WV69RT · October 22, 2010, 02:51:00 PM

Heck NO!

WHITE AND RED 69 · October 22, 2010, 03:48:10 PM

I would never sell the charger but I wouldnt mind a cherokee srt8 or a black challenger with the red hood stripes.

1969chargerrtse · October 22, 2010, 04:20:29 PM

Quote from: WHITE AND RED 69 on October 22, 2010, 03:48:10 PM
I would never sell the charger but I wouldnt mind a cherokee srt8 or a black challenger with the red hood stripes.

You know those Cherokee srt8 SUCKA DA GAS big time. But they do sound nice.

41husk · October 23, 2010, 09:01:25 AM

I have to say I love driving my new SRT8. It handles great and is very comfortable with all the new bells and whistles. The third gen charger rides better than any of the classics I have ever owned and I have had a few. I am sure I will miss the WannaBee. I bought it because I missed the 72 I sold to buy the 68, that I sold to buy the Daytona. I sure wish I could afford to buy and keep all the cars I love but the reality is financialy I have to pick and choose, and if I find something I would like to own, I probably have to sell something else to get it. As nice as the third gens drive they can't hold a candle to the ride and handling of the SRT8. That being said, I took the 70 challenger out yesterday and realized, there is something about these old cars, a feeling, you just don't get driving the new cars. Even though it overheated and I had to spend the evening changing the water pump. (probably would have had to take the SRT to the dealer), the feel of driving a classic can'y be reproduced. Since I purchased the Daytona I had only had the Wanna Bee out 5 or 6 times and at least 3 of those were just short drives. The Daytona and Challenger vert saw almost all the shows and cruizes. Someone said don't trade to a new car due to value. Yes anyone can go buy a new Challenger, Charger, or Viper if they have enough money, but can't they buy a 1969 Daytona, 1970 Superbird, or Hemi Cuda if they have enough money? I would say don't trade if you exspect to have the comfort ride and technology of the new and the unexplainable pleasure and feel of driving a classic, because it is just not the same. On the other hand, if you can swing having the new car with it's superior ride and technology and keeping at least one classic to drive for that feeling that can only be found behind the wheel of a classic mopar, I would highly suggest it

It supposed to rain later this evening. So I am going to take the Daytona out for a spin so she dont get jelouse

xs29j8Bullitt · October 23, 2010, 10:15:49 AM

Quote from: 41husk on October 23, 2010, 09:01:25 AM
I have to say I love driving my new SRT8. It handles great and is very comfortable with all the new bells and whistles.

Congrats Allen!... But where are the Pics?!?

What color?

41husk · October 23, 2010, 05:05:58 PM

It is red with black hood treatment. I really think it needs some kinda stripe on the side

I am a tech idiot. I have some pics on a disposable camera. I need to fill it up and get them developed, then I will post some pics. If any one knows how to post a link, you can go to Stlouis craigs list, type in 2009 Challenger, scroll down to October 8 and it is the SRT8 listed for sale by a dealer in Granite City. It will have a big sold posted on the first picture. Thats cause I bought it

Sublime/Sixpack · October 23, 2010, 09:51:50 PM

In response to the Original Post; NO.

1969chargerrtse · October 23, 2010, 09:55:31 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 23, 2010, 05:05:58 PM
It is red with black hood treatment. I really think it needs some kinda stripe on the side I am a tech idiot. I have some pics on a disposable camera. I need to fill it up and get them developed, then I will post some pics. If any one knows how to post a link, you can go to Stlouis craigs list, type in 2009 Challenger, scroll down to October 8 and it is the SRT8 listed for sale by a dealer in Granite City. It will have a big sold posted on the first picture. Thats cause I bought it

Wait. Your camera needs to get filled and then developed? What's developed mean?

Does it have that film stuff in it?

xs29j8Bullitt · October 23, 2010, 10:53:28 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 23, 2010, 05:05:58 PM
It is red with black hood treatment. I really think it needs some kinda stripe on the side I am a tech idiot. I have some pics on a disposable camera. I need to fill it up and get them developed, then I will post some pics. If any one knows how to post a link, you can go to Stlouis craigs list, type in 2009 Challenger, scroll down to October 8 and it is the SRT8 listed for sale by a dealer in Granite City. It will have a big sold posted on the first picture. Thats cause I bought it

Looks like the Oct 8th listing is gone , but looks like an earlier one was still there:

http://mastercars.motorphotos.net/webtemplate.aspx?iid=2900168

Is that your new toy?

If so, I checked and it is not on the "unofficial" registry website yet...

http://dodgechallengerregistry.com/index.php

Are you going to try to get history on your SRT8? If a dealership won't cooperate, I may know some workarounds. With Chrysler pulling the plug on VinWIN, it is only going to get harder to do as time goes by...

Allen

Jake · October 24, 2010, 08:23:34 AM

While it wasnt a Charger a few years ago I traded my 69 Road Runner Convertible 383 auto column car for an '02 Firehawk Trans Am convert, 6 spd with 15k miles on it. It has the 345 horse LS1 motor. Plus I had some cash come my way. I have really enjoyed having and driving a late model car for the creature comforts and reliability piece of mind. 29mph in 6th gear on the highway yet have the HP to play.

41husk · October 24, 2010, 09:40:59 AM

Yes thats it. Thanks for posting the link. I would love to get the History,but I am pretty sure it is a one owner car with only 9,000 miles on it. What is our was VinWin?

xs29j8Bullitt · October 24, 2010, 11:15:42 AM

Quote from: 41husk on October 24, 2010, 09:40:59 AM
Yes thats it. Thanks for posting the link. I would love to get the History,but I am pretty sure it is a one owner car with only 9,000 miles on it. What is our was VinWin?

VinWIN was an unrestricted portal to Chrysler's vehicle status tracking system. It could be used to monitor the order status of a vehicle, or for hobby car documentation.

Attached are screenshots of VinWIN information through the registry before it was restricted. Below the screenshots is the coversheet of a STARS report that a dealer can generate, basically a replacement for a broadcast sheet showing the full build definition...

41husk · October 24, 2010, 01:17:09 PM

Wow ! that is great info, is there any way to get that info now? I wonder how many SRT8 Challengers were built in 09?

67440chrg · October 24, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I have figured it out my wife told me two days ago she wants to dump the mini van now that the kids are 7 and 9 and get a new orange with black stripes challenger. I will be choseing the power optians So here comes a srt8 next year . Hopefully the new car was her idea and not her boyfriends.

1969chargerrtse · October 24, 2010, 09:31:13 PM

Quote from: 67440chrg on October 24, 2010, 01:24:18 PM
I have figured it out my wife told me two days ago she wants to dump the mini van now that the kids are 7 and 9 and get a new orange with black stripes challenger. I will be choseing the power optians So here comes a srt8 next year . Hopefully the new car was her idea and not her boyfriends.

Cool wife.

HITMAN 149 · October 24, 2010, 10:28:17 PM

yes i totally agree... while our newer cars are great w/ all the comforts.. THERE REALLY IS NOTHING COMPARED TO DRIVING AN OLD CAR DOWN THE ROAD!!!!

694spdRT · October 27, 2010, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on October 24, 2010, 09:31:13 PM
Quote from: 67440chrg on October 24, 2010, 01:24:18 PM
I have figured it out my wife told me two days ago she wants to dump the mini van now that the kids are 7 and 9 and get a new orange with black stripes challenger. I will be choseing the power optians So here comes a srt8 next year . Hopefully the new car was her idea and not her boyfriends.
Cool wife.

Which part did you think was cool, getting the car, having a boyfriend, or maybe both.

PocketThunder · October 27, 2010, 10:09:15 AM

Quote from: 694spdRT on October 27, 2010, 09:18:53 AM
Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on October 24, 2010, 09:31:13 PM
Quote from: 67440chrg on October 24, 2010, 01:24:18 PM
I have figured it out my wife told me two days ago she wants to dump the mini van now that the kids are 7 and 9 and get a new orange with black stripes challenger. I will be choseing the power optians So here comes a srt8 next year . Hopefully the new car was her idea and not her boyfriends.
Cool wife.

Which part did you think was cool, getting the car, having a boyfriend, or maybe both.

News:

Any of the new stuff out there temp you to sell your Charger and go new?