Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?

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Offline Andrew

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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #45 on: November 17, 2005 - 12:08:18 AM »
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2ndly, DCX better let the Barracuda nameplate rest.
The challenger nameplate too.
And the charger.
And the daytona.
And the Roadrunner.

Why do they try and recreate these cars?
Do we need a new charger?      No.
Do we need a new challenger?     No.

The reason DCX brings back these names is to make a quick buck.

Personally I think they need to leave these cars alone, From what I have seen with the new charger, I think the challenger will look like sh*t.

And when that happens, everyone will complain "Why does it have 4 doors" Why does it have a crosshair grille?" "why is it fugly?"


I planned to put more here, but cant figure out how to word it.




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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #46 on: November 17, 2005 - 04:22:41 AM »
Here is the respose from Chrysler:
Dear Jon:

Thank you for your email regarding the Dodge Challenger.

We are pleased to read of your interest in the Challenger and your
feedback on the Dodge Challenger. However, at this time, DaimlerChrysler
has not released any official information regarding the production of
the Challenger.

We have documented your interest in the Challenger and we encourage you
to stay in contact with us through the Dodge website
(http://www.dodge.com).

If you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link
below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600.

Thank you for your continued interest in Dodge vehicles.

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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #47 on: November 17, 2005 - 05:02:50 AM »

You mean a car that sells to the general masses (new Charger), or, just one that sells to us niche market performance enthusiasts?

The argument that a 2dr won`t sell is crap with the new Mustang out.I see 4 times the amount of `stangs on the road as I see Magnums and Chargers combined.
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #48 on: November 17, 2005 - 07:16:16 AM »
Opinions on the Charger concept and the actual releases...  I personally like the concept better.......

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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #49 on: November 17, 2005 - 09:24:53 AM »
Here is the respose from Chrysler:
Dear Jon:

Thank you for your email regarding the Dodge Challenger.

We are pleased to read of your interest in the Challenger and your
feedback on the Dodge Challenger. However, at this time, DaimlerChrysler
has not released any official information regarding the production of
the Challenger.

We have documented your interest in the Challenger and we encourage you
to stay in contact with us through the Dodge website
(http://www.dodge.com).

If you have further questions, please feel free to use the reply link
below. You may also call us on our toll-free number at 1-800-964-0600.

Thank you for your continued interest in Dodge vehicles.



This is one of those generic form letters from DC.  I got the same.  They know stuff, I think, but just don't want it out yet. 

They don't want the public to form an opinion yet until they can handle the backlash.  Just my opinion.

The pics of the '99 Charger concept are sweet, IMO.  Wish the 2006 could've been like that, 4 doors and all!
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #50 on: November 17, 2005 - 09:38:24 AM »
hey superblue get back to mass mopar LOL. From what i've heard the new challenger will NOT be a 4 door model and will be built on the same platform as the magnum/charger/300. If the challenger comes out looking anything like one of those cars i'm gonna be pissed.
Mopar or no car

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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #51 on: November 17, 2005 - 09:41:25 AM »
I thought you might be lurking around here!  I saw the c-c.c map and said,"North Attleboro?  Hmmmmm....looks familiar!"

It should be on the "new and improved" LX platform for 2008/2009.  We'll see.......
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #52 on: November 17, 2005 - 12:59:57 PM »
ha that first pic of the charger concepts is of concourso de elegance thats one expensive car show, i met jay leno there(chin is bigger in real life)

or at least it looks damn close to peble beach
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #53 on: November 17, 2005 - 06:19:13 PM »
The argument that a 2dr won`t sell is crap with the new Mustang out.I see 4 times the amount of `stangs on the road as I see Magnums and Chargers combined.

What about OTHER new 2 door cars?  I don't know about you, but other than those XXXXXXX plastic 4 banger cars, like the Cavalier or the Civic, I see VERY few new 2 door cars.

The Mustang sells, BECAUSE it's the Mustang.  The fanbase of the Mustang ALONE is bigger than the ENTIRE Mopar fanbase.  THAT'S how big it is.  THAT'S why it sells, NOT because it's a sporty 2 door.  Same with alot of the Corvette's sales.  Fanbase.  People buy them, just because of the name on the glovebox.

As for letting the Dodge nameplates rest, Why?  They are Dodges, which is still around, unlike Plymouth.  And, it is a DEFINATE fact that the new Challenger will be a TWO DOOR PONY CAR, so don't bring up that "4 door" bullcrap.  There is NOTHING wrong with a company trying to get money based on a name.  Look at the Roadrunner.  Plymouth used a Warner Bros. cartoon charactor, to help sell their new performance B body.  Duster is the same way.  There is no difference whatsoever, and, yet, I don't hear anyone XXXXXX about THAT name...

I have a serious question.  Why are 4 doors so bad?  Does it hurt performance?  Does it make the car weaker, or more likely to fall apart?

The answer is, NO.  4 doors doesn't hurt the car AT ALL.  Maybe some added weight, but, not much.  The performance of the new Charger MORE than makes up for the 2 extra doors, and those 2 extra doors will help it sell more cars.

Frankly, I'm sick and tired of all the XXXXXXX about the new Charger.  We FINALLY get a V-8 RWD car from Dodge, (after, what, 20 years or so?)  and everyone STILL complains about it!  "Oh, I don't like how it looks."  "Oh, the 4 doors blah blah blah"  GIVE ME A BREAK!  Would you rather go back to the OH so great FWD 4 cylinder K CAR?  Jesus, people!  Instead of complaining about the little things, you all should be GLAD that DCX has taken a step in the right direction.  But, I guess nobody else sees it like that.  Shame....

Rant off.
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #54 on: November 17, 2005 - 06:23:10 PM »
Opinions on the Charger concept and the actual releases...  I personally like the concept better.......




The concept needed a slightly onger trunklid, and the front end was fugly as hell.  Fix those, and then you've got a nice car.

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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #55 on: November 17, 2005 - 06:41:13 PM »
Having a bad day Ghost??  I took the liberties of XXXXX'ing out some language...let's tone it down.
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #56 on: November 17, 2005 - 06:43:59 PM »
What about OTHER new 2 door cars?  I don't know about you, but other than those tinyassed plastic 4 banger cars, like the Cavalier or the Civic, I see VERY few new 2 door cars.

The Mustang sells, BECAUSE it's the Mustang.  The fanbase of the Mustang ALONE is bigger than the ENTIRE Mopar fanbase.  THAT'S how big it is.  THAT'S why it sells, NOT because it's a sporty 2 door.  Same with alot of the Corvette's sales.  Fanbase.  People buy them, just because of the name on the glovebox.

As for letting the Dodge nameplates rest, Why?  They are Dodges, which is still around, unlike Plymouth.  And, it is a DEFINATE fact that the new Challenger will be a TWO DOOR PONY CAR, so don't bring up that "4 door" bullcrap.  There is NOTHING wrong with a company trying to get money based on a name.  Look at the Roadrunner.  Plymouth used a Warner Bros. cartoon charactor, to help sell their new performance B body.  Duster is the same way.  There is no difference whatsoever, and, yet, I don't hear anyone b!tching about THAT name...

I have a serious question.  Why are 4 doors so bad?  Does it hurt performance?  Does it make the car weaker, or more likely to fall apart?

The answer is, NO.  4 doors doesn't hurt the car AT ALL.  Maybe some added weight, but, not much.  The performance of the new Charger MORE than makes up for the 2 extra doors, and those 2 extra doors will help it sell more cars.

Frankly, I'm sick and tired of all the b!tching about the new Charger.  We FINALLY get a V-8 RWD car from Dodge, (after, what, 20 years or so?)  and everyone STILL complains about it!  "Oh, I don't like how it looks."  "Oh, the 4 doors blah blah blah"  GIVE ME A BREAK!  Would you rather go back to the OH so great FWD 4 cylinder K CAR?  Jesus, people!  Instead of complaining about the little things, you all should be GLAD that DCX has taken a step in the right direction.  But, I guess nobody else sees it like that.  Shame....

Rant off.
I agree whole heartedly!! i like the new charger nice confy ride powerfully heck you can haul the whole family around and still do 0-60 in les than 6 sec try that in a 2 door civic!! i think that all in all chrysler did the right thing offering a nice family performance car to the public and adiing the name "charger" to it for us old school boys and girls!! the challenger is gonna be a car to be a sales compete with the mustang and gto!! there aint nothing wrong with that!! the muscle days are back but just like the 70s they wont last long with gas prices and insurance rates!! maybe 5 years so people my age can tell our kids and grandkids about the secound gen muscle cars!! cause like em or not thats what they are!!
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #58 on: November 17, 2005 - 08:12:54 PM »
lol you wouldnt want a new challenger??
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POSALUTLY NOT!!!!   look how pissed I'd be if I had a 69 Charger   ( I'd have to add 2 more doors )
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Re: Maybe New 2009 Dodge Challenger?
« Reply #59 on: November 17, 2005 - 08:25:01 PM »
well these new cars are not supposed to be the old cars!! dont get me wrong i love the old cars  alot more than newer models!! but they cant be exacly alike!! look how much the challenger changed between 70 and 74!! the grille and taillights are differnt not to metion the other little thing i wouldnt expect them to leave it the same for 30 years right?
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