Hi!

I would like the forum's opinion. My 2005 (14k) SRT6 Black roadster is coming off lease in 60 days. Do I buy it or go for a new 08 Limited roadster? The price is the same.

 

Rent, borrow or steal an '08 Limited roadster for the weekend and then decide if you'd rather have a newer roadster with a full warranty or keep the 6 and the extra performance it offers.

 

First question. Why would you want to give up the SRT, any problems with it?

Second question: What do you like about the '08 Roadster that the SRT 6 doesn't have?

If you're worried about the warranty, bring the SRT lease back and tell them to add in a Chrysler extended warranty and you'll keep it. You should have lots of room to negotiate given the prices of used Crossfires.

 

Is that even a question!?

SRT all the way!

 

I bet in another year your SRT-6 roadster will be worth more than the 2008. Heck, it might even be worth more now. Make sure you drive that new roadster - I think you are going to miss that extra power.

 

I have positively loved the '05 SRT6 roadster for 39 months. Not one bit of trouble. The lease is now up and Chry Fin wants $4k to $5k more than what dealers are asking for used '05 SRT6 roadsters on ebay. I was questioning myself to see if it is a smart decision to pay the same amount of money for a 3 year old SRT6 vs a new '08 limited roadster. Just taking the pulse of the forum on this decision.

 

Does that price leave any room for negotiation? It seems Chrysler would work with you - they should know that a dealer won't give them anything for the car and they will be stuck with it. Maybe somebody here has experience in this...

BTW - I owned a 1969 Mustang convertible 302 with FMX tranny black top over Meadowlark Yellow. My favorite year - I love the way the headlights look. You can not mistake a 1969 model. And you can not mistake your SRT-6 for any other model as well.

 

Thanks Ringmaster. You have helped a lot. Have a happy new year. You are right about the Mustang as well.

 

Hey, you win either way...each option includes a roadster.

A black SRT-6 roadster will become a very rare and likely hot commodity. That probably won't be the case with any limited roadster (and I own a limited roadster).

 

If you get rid of the SRT, I'll dump my current XFire and take your SRT

On second thought, maybe it won't be so easy to dump the Crossy...

 

I must agree w/nox1s here.

 

SRT-6 Roadsters Produced : 968
Limited Roadsters Produced : 15,000-20,000

Hmmm, let me think. SRT-6 is a no brainer. If you really think you'll keep the car for the long haul, then keep the 6. In the long run, a nice, clean low mileage SRT Roadster is going to worth WAY more than a plain one of any year. I would hit Chrysler to split the difference between current market value and what your buyout is. Also, get them to through in a MaxCare Warranty and stick to it. They can do what they want. If you don't get anywhere with the dealer, request that you be put into contact with the "Dealer Rep". He will have the power to make it happen. I've seen them give a customer a FULL 7Year/100,000 MaxCare warranty and $1,000 in Mopar Performance Accessories on a new 2006 Viper just becuase the car showed up 2 weeks later than promised and the customer bitched loud enough to make it happen. They can make anything they want to happen happen. It just depends on who you can talk to and how loud your voice is heard. I wouldn't settle for a Limited if you can keep the SRT for a reasonable cost. You can NEVER get another new SRT-6. Keep it and cherish her for the misunderstood exotic future Classic that she is!

 

I agee with everyone else that if you plan on keeping it for a long time the most horsepower vehicle usually keeps or exceeds the value of the regular one. I would stick with the SRT.

 

Obviously, you have your own decision to make, but where it mine there
would be no more consideration given to this choice than I would give to
selecting a slice of pie ala-mode over just a slice of pie. The only question
would be, could I "afford" it? Good luck with your decision. (PS, It was my
decision, and at a much higher price differential. I chose the SRT-6).

Coyote

 

SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6; SRT-6.

 

Also you have an srt that you know the history of how the car been treated or hidden damages, abuse ect. Thats why I bought my limited off lease very few problems and I know how the car has been driven and maintained.

 

That will never happen but you can hope.

 

I've owned both in the 05 model year. SRT all the way.

 

The buyout price was set when you signed the original contract. That is the way leases are negotiated. Definitely a gamble with the depreciation factor that one always takes in a lease. A lot has changed since you signed that lease.
I don't think you will find them flexible.

RP

 

Thanks. I appreciate everyone's input and will try what you suggest