Help me buy a new car.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Miles

Just noticed what autocorrect did to inconvenient in my earlier reply. Totally agree with how you put it for deciding factors and that can get lost sometimes.

Yeah, I've been thinking about what I really want. What I like in cars. I've always loved the late 60's-early 70's muscle cars. I use to ride around in them as a teenager. Fond memories. Pure nostalgia, I know. I was looking at the lower level Challengers. I've decided that I need to look at the more upscale Challengers.

I'm looking at the 6.4L 428 HP Scat pack. It's the same block as the Hellcat. It has all the luxury accessories of the BMI's/Lexus. I don't expect it to handle better than the BMW's and Lexus's. But, the retro look appeals to me in a way that a modern sports or luxury car can't.

Here's the one I'll test drive tomorrow:

http://www.tampachryslerjeepdodge.co...bdafbb1c62.htm

[BigRedChief]

Well that car was already sold. I'm finding out that this is one popular car due to it sharing the same 6.4L block as the hellcat. Dodge isn't building that many either.

I guess people are making the decision that 484 horsepower is enough.

60%-70% of all these cars sold in the USA are pre-ordered and built to specifications of the owner. The remaining 30%-40% are pretty much sold before they even hit the lot. Buyers see the car pop up automatically on the dealers website as in transit. It's bought before it even actually physically hits the lot.

The problem I have is that this SCAT PACK and HELLCAT models have the modified seats from the R/T seats. They have the wings that caused me an issue in the BMW's and Lexus's. But, I cant even find a car within 250 miles to sit in to see if it fits.

And if it doesn't fit I'm at the same crossroads as I was with the 335i's. Just buy the different seats on the secondary market and put them in the car.

[BigRedChief]

It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.2L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 1/4 mile. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's.

Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels. It's really weird to spend $50K on a car you have never drove the exact model, little own even seen.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.2L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 1/4 mile. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's.

Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels. It's really weird to spend $50K on a car you have never drove the exact model, little own even seen.

Well here is the car after all the advise. I've been going back through and repping everyone. I've repped out. I'll get to you. Charity money out to Bearcat and Miles. Money still due to Simply Red when he returns.