Challenger ordering - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Steelhorse · 02-10-2008, 08:12 PM

Time for you guys to spec one out and order it.

http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/gallery/

65fastback2+2 · 02-10-2008, 08:18 PM

sorry, its not a mustang, so i'll keep my money

TJ4Cam · 02-10-2008, 08:47 PM

Not in a million years pal.

Lord Umoja · 02-10-2008, 09:10 PM

College student, I've got.....yep $5 bux right now....

04texasmach · 02-10-2008, 09:22 PM

40k starting??? and ONLY automatic???

way to go mopar!!

ill pass.

legandrex · 02-10-2008, 09:29 PM

Not really sure what to think of it. I will be seeing it in person at the Chicago Auto Show this Tuesday. I will post some follow up after I see it in person. I do think it is pretty lame that it is auto only for the first six months or so. Competition will only make the 2010 Mustang better.

San Pedro Mach · 02-10-2008, 09:43 PM

I don't know about those carbon-fiber-appearing hood stripes.

IMachU · 02-10-2008, 09:44 PM

All that AND a $2100 gas guzzler tax. YES! I'm getting one tonight! Yeesh....not many options for motors/transmissions, but at least they have a $1000 sunroof option.

04texasmach · 02-10-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by legandrex

Not really sure what to think of it. I will be seeing it in person at the Chicago Auto Show this Tuesday. I will post some follow up after I see it in person. I do think it is pretty lame that it is auto only for the first six months or so. Competition will only make the 2010 Mustang better.

i saw one in person at the texas state fair... it looked nice but not for the price

chevys · 02-10-2008, 10:04 PM

Too expensive, too heavy, to much of a gas sucker, and no manual tranny. DC is on the skids and this car will not last but a few years. Other than that, I think its a bada$$ ride. Dont forget the ADM's that no doubt will come into play.

Stainboy · 02-10-2008, 10:14 PM

Weighing in at almost 700 lbs. over a Mustang GT and an open rear. The thrill is gone for me.

wutang61 · 02-10-2008, 10:30 PM

haha lets check out the specs!

3.06 gears!

5-speed automatic!

open rear end!

40k to start!

4140lbs!

sounds.....fast?

65fastback2+2 · 02-10-2008, 10:47 PM

actual challenger :-D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoeuxmAjM08

IMachU · 02-10-2008, 10:48 PM

I forgot about that open diff....WTF were they thinking???????

03BumbleBee · 02-10-2008, 11:35 PM

Makes me feel that much better about being a Ford Man and specifically a Mustang...Mach owner!

wutang61 · 02-10-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 65fastback2+2

actual challenger :-D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoeuxmAjM08

how is that thing staying running? dayum

chevys · 02-11-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMachU

I forgot about that open diff....WTF were they thinking???????

Geez, I didnt know that. Just imagine the one wheel peels that owners will be doing out of the parking lots.

MACH1RAMAIR · 02-11-2008, 05:44 AM

I didn't like them back on the day! They do look better this time around?
My son-inlaw is a dealer manager and he said they will be getting 3 in soon, I promised him I would at least take one out for a spin just to make him happy!!!
Bill

HamMach1 · 02-11-2008, 06:49 AM

....still one BEAUTIFULLY constructed vehicle!

mach460 · 02-11-2008, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04texasmach

40k starting??? and ONLY automatic???

way to go mopar!!

ill pass.

You mean you they don't have a stick avilable,
To build a car like that and only an automatic
that's a killer right there..........................

ttown · 02-11-2008, 08:09 AM

Nice looking cars. Yes they are 700 lb heavier than our machs so they need about 70 RWHP to close the power to weight ratio and I'm sure they make that. I'm not a fan of the auto but some are so it's ok. Just keep in mind about 2 years ago they said the 1st year would be auto only but they'd put a manual tranny in it at a latter date. So stay tuned, I'm not sure how the new owners of the company will excute this plan or if they even do. But all and all I welcome MOPAR back. The 40k price tag seems to be ok, what do you think Ford would charge? This isn't 03/04 even the GT's are costing more than what we paid so inflation is taking it's tow on the MSRP of all of these cars.

Steelhorse · 02-11-2008, 08:19 AM

Pretty much the response i expected and i feel the same way. All it needs is two more doors to go with the specs.
It is a sharp looking car though... imo.

DanB · 02-11-2008, 10:52 AM

I ordered a silver one with no strip

Steelhorse · 02-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanB

I ordered a silver one with no strip

Did they hit ya with an ADM?

02mach1 · 02-11-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04texasmach

40k starting??? and ONLY automatic???

way to go mopar!!

ill pass.

good for me

02-10-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Steelhorse Mach1,the legend lives on Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Charles. Mo Posts: 665	Challenger ordering Time for you guys to spec one out and order it. http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/gallery/ __________________ 03 Mach 1 - sold 07 Shelby GT 06 GT 00 F-150 4wd

02-10-2008, 08:18 PM	#2
65fastback2+2 Too many cars to mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,945	Re: Challenger ordering sorry, its not a mustang, so i'll keep my money __________________ Current Rides: 2011 Ford Fusion 2003 MG Terminator, 2.3 whipple Previous Rides: 2003 DSG Lightning, 486/586, 12.09@111.25 2007 F150 Lariat 4wd Screw 2004 OW Mach 1, auto, 1 of 179 2003 DSG Mach 1, 574 rwhp / 528 rwtq 2003 DSG Mach 1, 13.1 @ 109.1 1988 Mustang GT, stock 1967 TB Coupe, project 1965 Fastback 2+2, A-code

02-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#3
TJ4Cam Supercharger Heaven! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft Jennings, Ohio Posts: 2,335	Re: Challenger ordering Not in a million years pal. __________________ 2003 Jack Roush Classic Stg 3 #34 of 46 Built! Zinc Yellow (the only one) Roush Serial # 7425 Built 1/13/03 1985 Canyon Red SVO- My 1st Stang, sold MCA 56545

02-10-2008, 09:10 PM	#4
Lord Umoja Established Lurker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Selinsgrove Pa Posts: 897	Re: Challenger ordering College student, I've got.....yep $5 bux right now.... __________________ My Rides '04 Screaming Yellow Mach 1 "Jennifer" Bassanni Catted X-Pipe, Catback, Hood Blackout, 315/35 BFG DR2s, AFS 17x10.5 Replicas, Professional Custom DiabloSport Tune, Stewart Warner UltraShift light, and XM Hardwire. 12.93 @ 107.24 '93 Nissan 240SX Convertible "Rei-Sen" Restored from Critically Damaged Frame, Lexus Pearl White Paint, Original Factory Tonneau

02-10-2008, 09:22 PM	#5
04texasmach Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 255	Re: Challenger ordering 40k starting??? and ONLY automatic??? way to go mopar!! ill pass. __________________ best 1/4 time: 13.4585 @ 105.19 best 1/8 time:8.7559 @ 81.88

02-10-2008, 09:29 PM	#6
legandrex Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WI Posts: 270	Re: Challenger ordering Not really sure what to think of it. I will be seeing it in person at the Chicago Auto Show this Tuesday. I will post some follow up after I see it in person. I do think it is pretty lame that it is auto only for the first six months or so. Competition will only make the 2010 Mustang better.

02-10-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
San Pedro Mach Resident Subaruista Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Port Of L.A. Posts: 5,424	Re: Challenger ordering I don't know about those carbon-fiber-appearing hood stripes.

02-10-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
IMachU Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In My Import Posts: 4,714	Re: Challenger ordering All that AND a $2100 gas guzzler tax. YES! I'm getting one tonight! Yeesh....not many options for motors/transmissions, but at least they have a $1000 sunroof option. __________________ Machless.... 2003 DSG 5 speed IUP Born June 25, 2003 K&N Drop-in Filter, Magnapack Catback, MRT black chrome tips, MRT shifter 277.1 HP (321.4) 296.4 (343.8) TQ SAE (with 16% powertrain loss calculated, before mods), Sirius satellite radio, MGW black on black locking Bullitt fuel door, MGW goodies - sold on 7-19-07

02-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#10
chevys Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KY Posts: 21	Re: Challenger ordering Too expensive, too heavy, to much of a gas sucker, and no manual tranny. DC is on the skids and this car will not last but a few years. Other than that, I think its a bada$$ ride. Dont forget the ADM's that no doubt will come into play.

02-10-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
Stainboy High on Drugs Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dislocated in Orlando Fl Posts: 439	Re: Challenger ordering Weighing in at almost 700 lbs. over a Mustang GT and an open rear. The thrill is gone for me. __________________ It's not that I'm lazy. It's that I just don't care. Swipe Card HERE

02-10-2008, 10:30 PM	#12
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: Challenger ordering haha lets check out the specs! 3.06 gears! 5-speed automatic! open rear end! 40k to start! 4140lbs! sounds.....fast? __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

02-10-2008, 10:47 PM	#13
65fastback2+2 Too many cars to mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,945	Re: Challenger ordering actual challenger :-D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoeuxmAjM08 __________________ Current Rides: 2011 Ford Fusion 2003 MG Terminator, 2.3 whipple Previous Rides: 2003 DSG Lightning, 486/586, 12.09@111.25 2007 F150 Lariat 4wd Screw 2004 OW Mach 1, auto, 1 of 179 2003 DSG Mach 1, 574 rwhp / 528 rwtq 2003 DSG Mach 1, 13.1 @ 109.1 1988 Mustang GT, stock 1967 TB Coupe, project 1965 Fastback 2+2, A-code

02-10-2008, 10:48 PM	#14
IMachU Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In My Import Posts: 4,714	Re: Challenger ordering I forgot about that open diff....WTF were they thinking??????? __________________ Machless.... 2003 DSG 5 speed IUP Born June 25, 2003 K&N Drop-in Filter, Magnapack Catback, MRT black chrome tips, MRT shifter 277.1 HP (321.4) 296.4 (343.8) TQ SAE (with 16% powertrain loss calculated, before mods), Sirius satellite radio, MGW black on black locking Bullitt fuel door, MGW goodies - sold on 7-19-07

02-10-2008, 11:35 PM	#15
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: Challenger ordering Makes me feel that much better about being a Ford Man and specifically a Mustang...Mach owner!

02-11-2008, 05:44 AM	#18
MACH1RAMAIR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Quarryville PA Posts: 713	Re: Challenger ordering I didn't like them back on the day! They do look better this time around? My son-inlaw is a dealer manager and he said they will be getting 3 in soon, I promised him I would at least take one out for a spin just to make him happy!!! Bill __________________ 2004 Comp Orange/auto/Iup born; 10/06/2003- #328 of 7182 & 1 of 1039 Comp Orange vin; 1FAFP42R14F134291 Mods; catted MRT H pipe, Magnaflow catback, C&L cai tube, PHP spacer, UPR upper/lower control arms, 35 % tint, Alum. drive shaft, AUBURN posi, Moser 31 spline axles, Richmond 410 ring & pinion, NT05R 275/40/17 drag radials, Diablo tuned, Dyno tuned by Johnny Lightning Dynoed at; 270 Hp 302 torque. 9/26/07 13.07 / 106.00 MPH BFG's 6/08 12.97et / 107mph 5/12/2010 13.00 et

02-11-2008, 06:49 AM	#19
HamMach1 A.D.D. FTL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,017	Re: Challenger ordering ....still one BEAUTIFULLY constructed vehicle!

02-11-2008, 08:09 AM	#21
ttown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 844	Re: Challenger ordering Nice looking cars. Yes they are 700 lb heavier than our machs so they need about 70 RWHP to close the power to weight ratio and I'm sure they make that. I'm not a fan of the auto but some are so it's ok. Just keep in mind about 2 years ago they said the 1st year would be auto only but they'd put a manual tranny in it at a latter date. So stay tuned, I'm not sure how the new owners of the company will excute this plan or if they even do. But all and all I welcome MOPAR back. The 40k price tag seems to be ok, what do you think Ford would charge? This isn't 03/04 even the GT's are costing more than what we paid so inflation is taking it's tow on the MSRP of all of these cars. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Azure Blue 5 speed SAE-280RWHP 307RWTQ, A/F 13 Stock except K&N 2500miles DOB- 6/23/03 2004 Mach 1 Torch Red- Auto DOB - 4/14/04 Sold to son 2002 GT-Mineral Gray 5 speed UPR Blue Thunder Shifter

02-11-2008, 08:19 AM	#22
Steelhorse Mach1,the legend lives on Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Charles. Mo Posts: 665	Re: Challenger ordering Pretty much the response i expected and i feel the same way. All it needs is two more doors to go with the specs. It is a sharp looking car though... imo. __________________ 03 Mach 1 - sold 07 Shelby GT 06 GT 00 F-150 4wd

02-11-2008, 10:52 AM	#23
DanB 1 man Army Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,955	Re: Challenger ordering I ordered a silver one with no strip __________________ Dan

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