400+ HP super sedans on sale in March for $35,000
The automotive industry may be in a pickle right now, but the current recession has made for an incredible buyer's market, particularly for anyone who wants a bargain on a performance car. We've seen some pretty amazing deals, like $18,995 for a brand new Mustang GT, and now both General Motors and Chrysler are offering enticing incentives for the Pontiac G8 GXP and Dodge Charger SRT8, respectively. The G8 GXP, already a steal at $37,610, is available with $3,000 cash back in some areas. With a $1,700 gas guzzler tax, the total comes to just $36,310. The Charger SRT8 is an even better deal with its $41,120 MSRP (including gas guzzler tax and destination) dropped all the way to $34,516 after Employee Pricing and $3,000 in cash-back bonuses. Of course, many of the cash-back deals are regional and some are only for brand loyalists or require you use the automaker's financial service for your loan, so not all dealers may be offering these prices, but we're guessing they'll still do just about anything they can to sell you a car.
Gallery: 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8
[Source: Kicking Tires]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
TyWright 5:02PM (3/05/2009)
And for $35K, you get a FAKE hood scoop!! What a deal..
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Jake B 5:04PM (3/05/2009)
Don't be such a hater.
TyWright 5:07PM (3/05/2009)
Just pointing out the obvious man.
I'd pay more for real working hood scoops. :D
Josiah 5:28PM (3/05/2009)
TyWright has a legit point, but I wouldn't kick it out of my garage fake hood scoops and all.
Taglane 5:36PM (3/05/2009)
The G8's hood 'slits' are tiny, and if it were functional, how much air could seriously get in there? Not much. Same for the Camaro.
RR 5:54PM (3/05/2009)
The hood scoops are somewhat functional, they draw a bit of air into the engine compartment for cooling. They do not Ram Air into the intake.
I will still take one, hood scoops or not.
Jared 6:36PM (3/05/2009)
The Holden front clip is much more attractive than the Pontiac version. No fake hood scoops required.
SimbaDogg 10:28PM (3/05/2009)
good for you man, its not often that someone gets super low ranked, then highest ranked on their reply to their own comment. def a rarity.
Slizzo 11:31AM (3/06/2009)
Hood scoops are functional, just not for intake purposes as stated. They're actually there to let hot air out of the engine bay.
And they're in a low-pressure area of the hood, therefore you can't make them able to be used with ram-air.
But no biggie, get yourself an OTR intake, and you have ram-air functionality right there.
Luis 5:10PM (3/05/2009)
No, you get a Hotwheels car. YAY!
And you wonder why Ford pulls the plug ("temporarily" on the Fiesta ST). The market is calling for frugality now, not excess.
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Ligor 5:12PM (3/05/2009)
well, both car barely break 5 seconds to 60, the G8 is definitely the looker and has the better interior,
but I wounder if you you be better off gettting a G37 sedan for $35k or a Cadillac CTS for about $37k. I saw an add from the dealer by my house where the CTS with DI was down to $34k
both the G37 & CTS give you much nicer interiors (the G37 will be just as quick) and definitely better looks, class, luxury, great handling, cheaper to insure, better mpg, more confortable, beter daily living with the cars.
of course neither can give you that V8 sound
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cowboy bob 6:04PM (3/05/2009)
Right on. Plus the CTS will hold value better and give you plenty of the old rear wheel stuff you want. Slower yes, but not by THAT much. If I want to go fast I'll get into my 11second '66 Nova. Plus- it didn't cost 37k, ( a "steal?" --shure it is...)
Serge 9:32AM (3/06/2009)
Dude, the G37 is 10" shorter than the G8 GXP... it's almost a full second slower to 60 and even slower at higher speeds. I don't know how you managed to conclude that a smaller, more expensive, less powerful car that doesn't handle as nicely is a better deal than this. The only thing the G37 has on the G8 GXP is 8-way power seats and a navigation system.
As for the CTS. It's a really nice luxury V6 sports car, but it's not a super-sedan. I agree that the all leather interior in the CTS is way nicer than the G8 and the G37. However, the CTS is slightly slower than the G37 (mostly because it's bigger and heavier).
You are comparing a 3-series competitor, a mid-size luxury car and an affordable super-sedan...
Slizzo 11:33AM (3/06/2009)
G8 GXP gets about 4.6sec 0-60, don't know where you've been looking.
And the G8 is in a completely different market segment than the G37 and CTS.
alexacoon 5:28PM (3/05/2009)
the total comes to just $36,310
In this economy you say JUST?
*OUCH*
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Hike15 5:44PM (3/05/2009)
i think he means relative to the cars performance potetential...
Flashpoint 5:30PM (3/05/2009)
My biggest problem right now with GM and Chrysler is buying a car from them wondering if they'll even be around in a year or two. If GM is talking chapter 11 and Chrysler is still in deep sht - even though I'd want a Charger SRT8 from them, I can't be sure they'll be there to make parts for it or to ensure the warranties.
I bought a new OEM bumper for a Chrysler 300 and it took a week longer than normal because of the current automaker problems.
GM parts are backlogged too - especially for older cars like the Deville.
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KeatMP 6:05PM (3/05/2009)
Seriously Flashpoint...
Enough with the GM and Chrysler deathwatch comments... It's starting to get real old.
Affalterbach 7:11PM (3/05/2009)
@Flashpoint
You have a legit point. I would take a S550 over any of those, simply because its so good, Daimler AG can't afford to be broke.
Assass1n 10:30PM (3/05/2009)
Seriously flashpoint? enough with the chicken little bankruptcy sh*t already. Besides, since when does chap 11 mean liquidation? As far as I know that would be chap 7 and NO ONE is calling for chap 7. All GM and Chrysler need is a little reorganization that only BK can provide. Bail outs are only gonna last so long till they're back beggin for more.