Old for new?(poll)

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Offline tactransman

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Old for new?(poll)
« on: July 09, 2006 - 09:40:52 AM »
I would not , would you? (Sorry for the typo on the question) :banghead:
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2006 - 09:46:29 AM »
With the blood, sweat, time and money I've put in my car I don't think the new car would mean near as much to me.
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2006 - 09:47:33 AM »
With the blood, sweat, time and money I've put in my car I don't think the new car would mean near as much to me.
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2006 - 10:05:12 AM »
 :iagree:

No way, no how.  Maybe its because I learned to drive on similar platforms (ie. old chrysler product), but the new cars just don't feel right to me.  I doubt one would be able to do the maintenance on a new one in the backyard either. 

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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006 - 10:23:30 AM »
The new Challenger will go down in price as the old one is going up. Look  at the old storey of a guy trading his new vette for a hemi cuda. Who got the best of that deal?????? Unfortunetly, the old ones need TLC and parts are sometimes hard to find. A new one has a warranty. I am having a tough decision whethter to get the paint and body done on my car -15k or buy a new Challenger. Although I wiould have to wait 3 years for the prices to stabilize as everyone wants a new one (look at the pt cruiser-5k over asking price and now they can't give them away).

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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2006 - 10:37:24 AM »
I would say it depends. For example, I have a 73 cuda that was my first car. I would not sell it for any amount of money but if I had bought a cuda or challenger in the last few years and it had gained a ton in value then maybe. I really just depends on your attachment to the car.

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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2006 - 10:54:43 AM »
I can only imagine that in a few years  the new Chally would have depreciated like all new autos do while the classic would appreciate.
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2006 - 10:56:13 AM »

I probably would, not Lucy but I would definitely consider trading in the Cuda for a New concept Challenger.
The folks down under are hoping they build RHD versions. All we can do is wait and keep our fingers crossed.

Daimler-Chrysler have pushed more cars down under with 6 or 7 new car models available in New Zealand.
That brings good hope for the Challenger concept......depends I guess also on the price. If it were sold for $5,000-$10,000 more than I thought my Cuda could get I'd do a straight swap. If the concept Challenger prices were $5,000-$10,000 less than what I thought I could get for my Cuda I either keep the Cuda or sell privately, buy a Concept Challenger and have some money left over for either some mods or a cheaper Mopar Muscle car.

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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2006 - 11:01:59 AM »
I would never trade it for mine 70 Challenger(when ready)but att this state i would just to sell it and buy another 70 Challeger :bigsmile:
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2006 - 11:12:25 AM »
NO WAY, NO HOW! OLD SCHOOL ROCKS!
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2006 - 11:25:57 AM »
There is no nostalgic satisfaction in a NEW Challenger.  I wouldn't mind having one but If I had to choose between the two it would be the 71 without question.

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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2006 - 11:47:30 AM »
They are building thousands and thousands of new Challengers ( I understand they want 100-150K a year).

The law of supply and demand, this will certainly bring attention from people to the old Challenger. Hence people will want a shot at the old one.

Supply down = higher prices. So if you sell your old, expect a higher re-entry price when you have sellers' remorse.

Take the new Mustang...a very cool design. Remember when you saw one for the first time?  :wow: Can you say the same today?  :swaying: So eventaully we'll see many V-6 and base V-8 Challengers so the design will dilute and blend in the public's view.

First year will be hype, after that it'll settle down and the serious modding begins!
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2006 - 03:15:43 PM »
I wouldn't. As much as would like a new Chally(and probably won't be able to afford), it's value goes down, as the 70 Chally value goes up.



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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2006 - 04:05:10 PM »
With the blood, sweat, time and money I've put in my car I don't think the new car would mean near as much to me.
No way no how!! I don't know of any car I would trade my Challenger for new or not.
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Re: Old for new?(poll)
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2006 - 04:27:38 PM »
Not a chance!!! :grinno: Old appreciates, new depreciates. I still prefer the old school look. :grinyes: