Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
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Mine was a Chrysler Corporate vehicle as many are lately. I got mine for 24,900 with the 8/80 warranty. It had 10,700 miles on it. Mine was pretty dirty when I got it as it had been driven from Michigan to New Hampshire in the salt and snow. It took about 3 cleanings and 2 wax jobs to get it back to the condition I expect. There was one tiny ding in the door that I had taken care of my PDR. Other than a small scratch on the bottom of the dash, the car was nearly perfect. I'm having the headlamp service bulletin work for condensation performed in a couple days. The dealer service has been really good thus far. They promptly ordered the parts mentioned in the bulletin and called me as soon as they arrived. It only took about 4 days to get 'em in. Mine had more miles on it than some of the really new ones, but for that price on a once 45 grand car with under 20k miles, it's still a good deal.
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Tod,
Thanks for the info.
Anyone ever seen the little 'L' and 'R' written on the corner of the headlamps, on the L (left) and R (right) side respectively?
It looked like a magic marker or paint marker, very small letters, hand written on each headlight...
Wasn't sure if that was an assembly deal or if it was from something else.
SQ
Thanks for the info.
Anyone ever seen the little 'L' and 'R' written on the corner of the headlamps, on the L (left) and R (right) side respectively?
It looked like a magic marker or paint marker, very small letters, hand written on each headlight...
Wasn't sure if that was an assembly deal or if it was from something else.
SQ
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Just thought I'd let you know, I have this still available, has maybe 75 - 80 miles on it now. Sale Price $25,999. That price also includes Certification through Chrysler. 8/80 Powertrain, additional 3 months and 3,000 miles to the 3/36. In Service Date of Feb. 26th 2007.
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by todk64
Just thought I'd let you know, I have this still available, has maybe 75 - 80 miles on it now. Sale Price $25,999. That price also includes Certification through Chrysler. 8/80 Powertrain, additional 3 months and 3,000 miles to the 3/36. In Service Date of Feb. 26th 2007.
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Bummer guys...
After driving 90 miles to see the car yesterday in order to end an Ebay auction Early, I was psyched about doing it again today and trading my Coupe for the SRT.
I agreed on the asking price of $23,990. SQ
After driving 90 miles to see the car yesterday in order to end an Ebay auction Early, I was psyched about doing it again today and trading my Coupe for the SRT.
I agreed on the asking price of $23,990. SQ
Check this: http://www.tarpondodge.com/ou/holida...used_inventory
Tarpon Dodge in Florida has just received (4) 2005 Blue (Aero?) SRT6 Coupes, should be listed as $24,999, but you should be able to pick one up at $23,500(IMHO, I've dealt with them on a SRT6 a month ago) ask for Lisa & say Bill sent you.
They all have 13 to 18 miles "New/Used" with 2/27/07 in service date most likely. The extra $490 will pay for your gas and overnight there. They will probably give you more for your trade than that last "ebay Dealer", they offered me the most of any Dealers I dealt with.
My Best to you & Good Luck!
Bill
BTW The VIN #'s are all 59,XXX or 60,XXX & therefore Mfg Date is about 04/05 or 05/05.
They are Priced to Sell & they have sold about 12 SRT6s in the last month, the Best Prices in the US & I've checked them all & tried Dealing with most of them.
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Too bad the Ebay one got away but I agree that buying from a dealer is a better way to go with these cars. The Tarpon Dodge cars look promising and maybe a Florida member can pay Tarpon a visit to check them out for you.
Tod from Tom Ahl Chrysler routinely post when he has Crossfires in. Even though he doesn't have a blue or charcoal car you may want to contact him since he may get a handle on one. I feel like talking to him sometimes - Hey Tod, do you have a red 6 speed convertible?
So now you have a new goal - get an SRT-6 by the weekend. By the way, good choice on the color.
Tod from Tom Ahl Chrysler routinely post when he has Crossfires in. Even though he doesn't have a blue or charcoal car you may want to contact him since he may get a handle on one. I feel like talking to him sometimes - Hey Tod, do you have a red 6 speed convertible?
So now you have a new goal - get an SRT-6 by the weekend. By the way, good choice on the color.
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Honestly,
The silver is growing on me now.
For the record, my wife is going to Florida (Tampa/St. Pete) on August 28th.
Hmm...I have family there as well, could stay for a weekend and make a drive home pretty easily!
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The silver is growing on me now.
For the record, my wife is going to Florida (Tampa/St. Pete) on August 28th.
Hmm...I have family there as well, could stay for a weekend and make a drive home pretty easily!
SQ
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Yeah, Todd from Tom Ahl (Lima, OH - hour north of Dayton) had both Charcoal and SSB available when I was up there (in fact I drove a charcoal one - it ran/drove fine) - both with really low miles. Todd is a nice guy, seems honest etc...I bought my SRT from another dealer, closer to Dayton, OH that is a friend of mine. Tom Ahl is a pretty good size Chrysler dealer...like I said - seemed good. I could check something out on the way to Detroit Friday night if you need something. Ahl has a good website too. Bummer on the eBay thing...next time, go to eSnipe.com...amazing site and never lost an eBay bid when using it...set the trigger time to 1sec...woohoo!
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
SilverFox,
Did you get the 8/80 at that $23,500 price?
That would be a deal worth doing, even though it is in Florida, if I could get it that cheap AND certified.
I'll have to call Tarpon tomorrow...
SQ
Did you get the 8/80 at that $23,500 price?
That would be a deal worth doing, even though it is in Florida, if I could get it that cheap AND certified.
I'll have to call Tarpon tomorrow...
SQ
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
SilverFox,
Did you get the 8/80 at that $23,500 price?
That would be a deal worth doing, even though it is in Florida, if I could get it that cheap AND certified.
I'll have to call Tarpon tomorrow...
SQ
Did you get the 8/80 at that $23,500 price?
That would be a deal worth doing, even though it is in Florida, if I could get it that cheap AND certified.
I'll have to call Tarpon tomorrow...
SQ
No, I didn't end up buying my SRT6 Roadster there I got it in Gainesville, FL
They sold the SSB, before I could hold it & I passed on the Aero Blue for
$25,999 with 10 miles (That is the lowest Price anywhere in the USA for a "New" SRT6 Roadster)
Ask Lisa if all those 4 Blues are Aero or if some are Silver Blue, like last time? (& don't pay over $23,500 & start at $22,500 or lower).
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
I purchased one of these "new" SRT but mine had less then 100 miles and the warranty (in service date) started in 02/07.
1) You will be the second owner no matter what so the factory warranty is NOT transferable should you decide to sell it later on and will lessen resale value.
2) Oil/filters should be changed as it's been sitting for close to 3.5 years.
3) Clearcoat finish may be faded or spotty if its been stored outside. (mine was stored in a inside warehouse).
4) Windshield wipers will be junk. (mine were).
5) If its been sitting on a flat tire(s). they may be junk.
6) These cars are GREAT.
7) Don't pay more then $26K - Plenty SRT's out there at this price or less.
Ask if the dealer purchased it from a Chrysler auction, has had it in his inventory (it will be an untitled car) or if it was registered to a previous owner. If the later, request a CARFAX Report and find out when the in service date was, that will let you know how much of the factory warranty remains.
If you are going to a Chrysler Dealer - try to negotiate for a pre-owned 8/80 extended warranty. If not, you can purchase a 7/70K maxi-care zero deductible extended warranty for around $1,300 - $1,600 on line.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
1) You will be the second owner no matter what so the factory warranty is NOT transferable should you decide to sell it later on and will lessen resale value.
2) Oil/filters should be changed as it's been sitting for close to 3.5 years.
3) Clearcoat finish may be faded or spotty if its been stored outside. (mine was stored in a inside warehouse).
4) Windshield wipers will be junk. (mine were).
5) If its been sitting on a flat tire(s). they may be junk.
6) These cars are GREAT.
7) Don't pay more then $26K - Plenty SRT's out there at this price or less.
Ask if the dealer purchased it from a Chrysler auction, has had it in his inventory (it will be an untitled car) or if it was registered to a previous owner. If the later, request a CARFAX Report and find out when the in service date was, that will let you know how much of the factory warranty remains.
If you are going to a Chrysler Dealer - try to negotiate for a pre-owned 8/80 extended warranty. If not, you can purchase a 7/70K maxi-care zero deductible extended warranty for around $1,300 - $1,600 on line.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Thanks,
Mccombcliff
Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
McC,
I stand corrected. The current warranty program offered by Chrysler is not transferable to subsequent owners. Prior vehicles are (Crossfire) Mr. Kitchen pointed this out in a earlier post. Sorry for any confusion.
http://www.chrysler.com/en/lifetime_...ranty/faq.html
See Q8 and Q9.
I stand corrected. The current warranty program offered by Chrysler is not transferable to subsequent owners. Prior vehicles are (Crossfire) Mr. Kitchen pointed this out in a earlier post. Sorry for any confusion.
http://www.chrysler.com/en/lifetime_...ranty/faq.html
See Q8 and Q9.
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Help, I have a SRT6 roadster, I need a rear windscreen (clear) and I believe fitted luggage might be available? Very small trunk with top down, but if something is available that would make this work.
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Hey Brian,
I've been doing this for awhile, but I'm only 30 years old. If we can, please cut out the "Mr. Kitchen" I'm not giving up on my youth just yet!
I've been doing this for awhile, but I'm only 30 years old. If we can, please cut out the "Mr. Kitchen" I'm not giving up on my youth just yet!
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Well guys, went and saw, inspected, and most importantly drove it today (drove the coupe 90 miles to go see the SRT, so it was worth it either way)...
The car definitely has a good bit more pep to it! It seemed as if the clear-coat was in good shape, and I could see that someone had waxed it. I would be re-doing it anyways, but there was some residual wax in the rear window seam at the roofline. I couldn't see any swirls or sanding marks from a poor job of buffing, so I assume the clear was decent enough to just put a coat of wax on it and go from there.
There is a minor dime sized hail-type dent on the top edge of the passenger fender, which they said they would fix with PDR, or knock off the price of the PDR estimate (my digression).
Otherwise, I noticed that the car shook a little more at startup then my limited does.
Is this typical?
or likely symptoms of a car that hasn't been run much lately?
or maybe just because it is so 'new' as it is, with 530 miles?
I also noticed a lot more road-vibration, but I'm not sure if this is the stiffer suspension, or flat-spotted tires from sitting too long? None of the tires showed stress cracks or any sun-wear or signs of ever being flat, so I wouldn't think that was an issue. I know my Mustang sat when I first got it for a little over 8 months, and the tires in that time caused an out-of-balance shake on the road. It went away within a few weeks...can I expect the same from the SRT?
The car was in-service on 2/27/07, so only a few months gone from the 3/36. They offered a 8/80 'certified' powertrain warranty, but said I would have to pay for the extended 'wrap' which is basically a bumper/bumper on top of the 8/80 powertrain. I'm not sure of that cost yet, but I'm sure it is negotiable.
The sound of the car was much more aggressive than my coupe, I was surprised to say the least. I didn't get on it too terribly much, but it is probably a little bit quicker than my mustang now, and definitely a lot more classy and comfy. The 5.0 stang is still cool enough to keep in the stable though.
I guess as far as common issues, I shouldn't worry too much as long as it is warrantied and I have a good dealer.
Other than that, it seems as if I am getting a lot more car as far as power goes, a basically 'new' car with a 'new car' warranty, for only a little more payment. It should also hold its value a little better, and be somewhat more sought after later on. Why wouldn't I?
I doubt you can convince me not to buy it...going to talk it over with the 'boss' tonight, run a carfax, check my insurance prices, and likely pull the trigger tomorrow AM.
Thanks for the heads up.
Any other comments/advice would be appreciated!
SQ
The car definitely has a good bit more pep to it! It seemed as if the clear-coat was in good shape, and I could see that someone had waxed it. I would be re-doing it anyways, but there was some residual wax in the rear window seam at the roofline. I couldn't see any swirls or sanding marks from a poor job of buffing, so I assume the clear was decent enough to just put a coat of wax on it and go from there.
There is a minor dime sized hail-type dent on the top edge of the passenger fender, which they said they would fix with PDR, or knock off the price of the PDR estimate (my digression).
Otherwise, I noticed that the car shook a little more at startup then my limited does.
Is this typical?
or likely symptoms of a car that hasn't been run much lately?
or maybe just because it is so 'new' as it is, with 530 miles?
I also noticed a lot more road-vibration, but I'm not sure if this is the stiffer suspension, or flat-spotted tires from sitting too long? None of the tires showed stress cracks or any sun-wear or signs of ever being flat, so I wouldn't think that was an issue. I know my Mustang sat when I first got it for a little over 8 months, and the tires in that time caused an out-of-balance shake on the road. It went away within a few weeks...can I expect the same from the SRT?
The car was in-service on 2/27/07, so only a few months gone from the 3/36. They offered a 8/80 'certified' powertrain warranty, but said I would have to pay for the extended 'wrap' which is basically a bumper/bumper on top of the 8/80 powertrain. I'm not sure of that cost yet, but I'm sure it is negotiable.
The sound of the car was much more aggressive than my coupe, I was surprised to say the least. I didn't get on it too terribly much, but it is probably a little bit quicker than my mustang now, and definitely a lot more classy and comfy. The 5.0 stang is still cool enough to keep in the stable though.
I guess as far as common issues, I shouldn't worry too much as long as it is warrantied and I have a good dealer.
Other than that, it seems as if I am getting a lot more car as far as power goes, a basically 'new' car with a 'new car' warranty, for only a little more payment. It should also hold its value a little better, and be somewhat more sought after later on. Why wouldn't I?
I doubt you can convince me not to buy it...going to talk it over with the 'boss' tonight, run a carfax, check my insurance prices, and likely pull the trigger tomorrow AM.
Thanks for the heads up.
Any other comments/advice would be appreciated!
SQ
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Re: Thinking of trading limited for SRT...check vin?
Originally Posted by todk64
Also remember the SRT-6 wasn't eligible for the 7/70 powertrain.
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