camaro and challenger sales up mustang down for august
09-05-2013, 12:22 AM
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09-05-2013, 07:53 PM
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I'm not shocked about this. The new Camaro is on the way(think I actually looked at one, due to the tail lights) just before buying my "sport wagon" a few weeks ago. That said, DEALS are available on the 2013, plus the new truck has gained attention and that draws people to a dealership and that, of course, brings more sales.
Plus, many perspective Mustang buyers are awaiting the next model, sure to hit the dealers on April 17th, next year. I passed on Mustang just because I wanted more tech for less cash and didn't want to build another race car from an otherwise nice new car. Passed on Camaro because I still can't see out properly.
Didn't look at any Dodge with seriousness. Ever since I worked for Dodge, I don't really want to spend my money on one. Considered the 300, Challenger and 1500, but not that much.
Plus, many perspective Mustang buyers are awaiting the next model, sure to hit the dealers on April 17th, next year. I passed on Mustang just because I wanted more tech for less cash and didn't want to build another race car from an otherwise nice new car. Passed on Camaro because I still can't see out properly.
Didn't look at any Dodge with seriousness. Ever since I worked for Dodge, I don't really want to spend my money on one. Considered the 300, Challenger and 1500, but not that much.
09-14-2013, 03:09 AM
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Honestly if I were in this market the new Camaro would not be a choice for me. I don't like the styling, plus visibility is horrible, and the interior design just pisses me off(its not cheap, its just that I hate it).
Really for about $30-35k it would be between a new Mustang GT, a pre-owned SRT8 Challenger with the big 6.1 liter HEMI motor, a pre-owned certified BMW 335i twin turbo coupe, a preowned Audi A5 Coupe. All of those models would have the stick shift option, the Audi with quattro/3.2 V6.
Really for about $30-35k it would be between a new Mustang GT, a pre-owned SRT8 Challenger with the big 6.1 liter HEMI motor, a pre-owned certified BMW 335i twin turbo coupe, a preowned Audi A5 Coupe. All of those models would have the stick shift option, the Audi with quattro/3.2 V6.
09-16-2013, 03:10 AM
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After having a 5.0 for a week that's about all they do good. It really is overdue for a ground up rethink while retaining the look. It seems that they'll be screwing with the best part of the car while fixing everything else for the new one. Oh well.
