[Stew]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

ok so its still over priced, starting price is 42k for the str8 even with that power boost i still dont think it shouldnt be there... a mustang 5.0L and a camaro is still a better deal over the str8

You are not seeing the big picture, there is no "base" SRT8, so for the price you are getting the best wheels and tires, the heavily retuned suspension, a stronger Brembo brake package than equipped on the other 2, leather, 30 gb HD, bluetooth, push button start, seats SPECIFIC to the SRT8, etc, etc, etc.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by MatchbookSS

I'll have to agree with this one. Because if it's sitting at 43k MSRP, for base options starting, you gotta figure that with dealer markups, options, tax/title, gas guzzler tax, etc...It's still going to be a good bit over 50k out the door. And I have yet to see an SRT-8 being sold anywhere close to MSRP brand new. And when this 6.4L comes out, you can bet that Mopar fanbois will be coming out of the woodworks to pay 60k for this car. Still, it's a beautiful car, IMO, just not worth that sort of price. At least Dodge has stepped up in the performance category, though I'm unsure if it's really to make themselves competitive, since the target audience for this car is probably not the same as the people who are debating between an SS and a 5.0.

People are already ordering them for MSRP or less, as for options the only ones are like the sunroof, Nav, and kicker sub. It comes basically fully loaded for the starting price......

[Stew]

Originally Posted by newagemuscle

At the dealer by my house they had a 2010 srt8 challenger on the showroom floor with a sticker of 48000, so I could only see a price incease for the 392. I would bet almost 50gs. That in itself is a lot more than a loaded stang or ss.

Prices already announced, see prev, 42555 so it actually got a price DROP.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

Ive been to that track (Infineon) on what were supposedly "good days" and still had low trap numbers in my old heads/cam 5.0 @107mph.....LS1 cars on those days were only hitting 99-101mph and LT1 cars @94-96. 3 out of the 4 times i been there its been "slow", its at sea level so maybe its the equipment???? i dont know but it looks like the 392 puts down between 50-60more rwhp than the 6.1 so we should see an increase of about 5mph on the trap speeds on average vs. the old SRT

also, i wouldnt consider those real burnouts, they looked more like he was just cleaning off the tires a bit.

STill, good launch though im guessing 60' times in the 1.9x range.

The 60ft was 1.821

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

The 60ft was 1.821

i see well that is an incredible launch. Excellent track prep to do that on stock tires!

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by newagemuscle

I totally agree. Really how much more mph did it pick up over the 425 hp model? Mostly 60ft to help out the added power.

They posted the slip to the 392 run....All I have to compare to is my SRT8 with the only mod being Glass packs in place of the Resos.... all else stock. Of course the conditions and drivers were different....

Stock 392 (DA -600Ft)



425HP SRT8 (Glass pack mufflers only) (DA +1750)

[CoolestCamaro873]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

it doesnt cost THAT much more than a loaded Camaro (or GT) and it is definately faster so you pay for that as well. I dont think the price is THAT bad.

+1

a compairable Mustang GT 5.0 is over $40k and a compairable Camaro SS is $39-40k.

[CoolestCamaro873]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

ok so its still over priced, starting price is 42k for the str8 even with that power boost i still dont think it shouldnt be there... a mustang 5.0L and a camaro is still a better deal over the str8

IDK man I have seen alot of compairable SS and GT 5.0 with stickers of $40k or more they aren't that much more of a deal. A SS or GT 5.0 is only a deal if you get a 1SS or a non Premium GT 5.0

[mikeSS]

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

IDK man I have seen alot of compairable SS and GT 5.0 with stickers of $40k or more they aren't that much more of a deal. A SS or GT 5.0 is only a deal if you get a 1SS or a non Premium GT 5.0

i just feel that the str8 should be priced at 35k... i feel it should be priced to compete the that SS and 5.0L prices ranges... i have seen 2ss/rs go for 35k-37k. still a better deal IMO. and not even get me started with the 5.0L my friend just got a 5.0L for 33k with leather, and brembo PKG and better rims ...

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

i just feel that the str8 should be priced at 35k... i feel it should be priced to compete the that SS and 5.0L prices ranges... i have seen 2ss/rs go for 35k-37k. still a better deal IMO. and not even get me started with the 5.0L my friend just got a 5.0L for 33k with leather, and brembo PKG and better rims ...

The SRT8 is a full size muscle car, while the GT and SS are nearly sub-compacts. Drive one for a week or so, and you will see the difference. If you have only moderate needs of hauling peeps (kids) or stuff (golf clubs, ice chests, chairs), the SRT8 will fill the role of two cars, while you will need to buy a second car to haul goodies if you have a SS or GT. Of course if you have a second car already, or are single with no golf clubs, ice chests, or friends, it is kinda a moot point.....

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

The SRT8 is a full size muscle car, while the GT and SS are nearly sub-compacts. Drive one for a week or so, and you will see the difference. If you have only moderate needs of hauling peeps (kids) or stuff (golf clubs, ice chests, chairs), the SRT8 will fill the role of two cars, while you will need to buy a second car to haul goodies if you have a SS or GT. Of course if you have a second car already, or are single with no golf clubs, ice chests, or friends, it is kinda a moot point.....

sub compacts??? the new Camaro is about as big as a Chevelle!! check this out :
http://www.streetfire.net/video/2010...ock_685180.htm

[King Sun]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

The SRT8 is a full size muscle car, while the GT and SS are nearly sub-compacts. Drive one for a week or so, and you will see the difference. If you have only moderate needs of hauling peeps (kids) or stuff (golf clubs, ice chests, chairs), the SRT8 will fill the role of two cars, while you will need to buy a second car to haul goodies if you have a SS or GT. Of course if you have a second car already, or are single with no golf clubs, ice chests, or friends, it is kinda a moot point.....

thats one thing I could say. the challenger is a comfortable car

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

i just feel that the str8 should be priced at 35k... i feel it should be priced to compete the that SS and 5.0L prices ranges... i have seen 2ss/rs go for 35k-37k. still a better deal IMO. and not even get me started with the 5.0L my friend just got a 5.0L for 33k with leather, and brembo PKG and better rims ...

it out performs both the mustang and the camaro,sells less vehicles and is a larger comfier car and you want it to cost the same??

MSRP for a loaded camaro and mustang is in the 40k range, thats just below the msrp for a new SRT8 Challenger that already comes fully loaded. If a car isnt good enough to hold its value and sell for msrp, we penalize the one that does hold its value???????

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

sub compacts??? the new Camaro is about as big as a Chevelle!! check this out :
http://www.streetfire.net/video/2010...ock_685180.htm

I was talking about the interior space, not exterior...