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polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I disagree. Back in 2008 maybe 2007 it was announced that when the Challenger was to start production the Magnum would be axed. They couldn't or wouldn't build 4 cars on the same platform. OR perhaps Brampton couldn't handle building all four. Regardless, it was the introduction of the Challenger that killed the Magnum . Of course if it were selling 100000 units a year things might have been different.
After test driving a 2006 RT I test drove a 6. What a dog that car was! Slow, sluggish and seemed like a rattle trap. The handling was horrible and left a lot to be desired.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
If they had the 3.6, I'd buy an sxt, or whatever the mid level car was. If I can ever get one, I'll hold out for an R/T, but that is low on the priority sheet.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
We have a nice one locally. He even had some custom wheels made to mimic the McLaren wheels
Challenger and Charger is still the cash cow for Mopar. Even V6 cars with 295hp are selling with no problem. I was at Cook Dodge this weekend getting an oil change on my Ram and I asked them why they haven't had a Hellcat on the lot for a long time. They said something about Mopar not having a chip for the lane sensor deal in the mirrors (Graham might know something about the chip shortage) so only a small number of Hellcats are currently being built and only the high volume dealers are getting Hellcat's. He said it's no big deal because they sell every V6 and 5.7L car that rolls in to the lot.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
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polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Let me add to my statement. It was always said that it was because of Challenger production star
Graham could tell us but again I disagree. Challenger and Charger are not the cash cow. Thats gotta be the RAM.
Graham could tell us but again I disagree. Challenger and Charger are not the cash cow. Thats gotta be the RAM.
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Yep, the blind spot detection chip is the reason production has slowed. I don't know if the blind spot detector is a federally mandated safety feature now for new cars. My 2018 Ram doesn't have that feature but both my 2019 Redeye and Scat Pack does have it.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
It's a part of the Driver Convenience Group. It's not standard yet, at least in Canada. This option group is also why you have the HID headlamps.
We are seeing production delays across the board in most models at the moment. The semi conductor shortage has affected models with advanced safety systems and even simple things like heated seats. The pandemic has increased demand for things like game consoles and phones etc so because we use Just in time delivery of parts we are now seeing the shortage shut down assembly lines or cancellations of options.
In regards to the Challenger/Charger versus Ram question
Ram wins every time followed closely by Jeep. Dodge sells a decent amount mostly in the Southern States or on the coasts where weather is not much of a factor. Up here we can’t give away a 300 unless it is to a rental company
In regards to the Challenger/Charger versus Ram question
Ram wins every time followed closely by Jeep. Dodge sells a decent amount mostly in the Southern States or on the coasts where weather is not much of a factor. Up here we can’t give away a 300 unless it is to a rental company
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
So which is it?
a) dealers can't sell them because customers aren't buying, or
b) customers aren't buying because dealers don't have any to sell
Down here they sell all the cars that shows up on the lot. It is unfortunate that they haven't had a Hellcat at my local Dodge dealer in a long time.
Well Peter anytime we have had good inventory on them they sit and sit so my opinion is demand is weak up here in the land of SUV’s and trucks
How many driving days do you get in your Challenger in a year? 60-70? Then parked for winter I am guessing
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
It is true they sell all the cars, thats an obvious statement. They'd sell more if the were opted better, colors, 392s, but rather too many bland 6s but they do sell.
Cook Dodge is getting a TRX this week or next week. The manager said that he will be surprised if it sits on the lot for 24 hours.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
Depending on the number of rainy days, probably 90+, but if I was to use the Challenger as a daily driver it would see more. My Durango has the same mileage in 20 months as the Challenger has in 32. Personally, I see the 300 as more of a daily driver, not a fair weather ride.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
It should. Too few of them available.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Are you efing serious? 
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Keeps the riff-raff away.
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