Looking for opinions/insight on this. I realize these cars will never be unicorns but this doesn’t seem absolutely horrible…?
I’ve been contemplating doing the 392 charger ScatPack but that adds an extra ~$4,300 in interest money alone, over the term of the 36 months. That is a money factor of .00153 vs the HC .0001. RV’s are basically the same. I’m feeling that the Hellcat offers a better “value”, though it is obviously more money still at the end of the day. I’ve looked into the PenFed balloon, but I’m not sure that is an avenue that I want to take. So in terms of waiting for power dollars, consumer cash, etc…those aren’t applicable to a lease anyway, so there is no logic in waiting.
Not a terrible payment but I would buy a used one and drive it for a year or two and and flip it for what you paid for it. Your location doesn’t allow for many months of true enjoyment, you will be way under on milage like all of us who have leased. Buy used throw a few grand in miles on over two years and part ways.
$72K MSRP is essential a base Hellcat. Have you already located such a vehicle? They are very hard to find on the east coast, not many dealers configure them this way. Will you be happy with a base hellcat?
If you are planning to order, which I think is the best approach, it’s possible to get 4% below invoice from dealers who work with the Hellcat forums. This is around 6% off MSRP.
FYI there is a $1500 private cash offer Dodge is sending applicable to SRT models. Also a $4000 rebate on purchase which can be combined w/ PenFed approach.
Yes, I would be ordering one. It would be a “base” model but they come with enough options as is. So you’re saying that I can get more off of MSRP, even after my affiliate pricing? The private cash does me no good if I don’t have it. Yes, I know there are rebates offered for purchase…but then you are also paying 2.99% interest and that’s if PenFed approves of the deal (twice, since the pre-approval is only good for 30 days).
Used go for nearly the same price as new. Throw in the additional tax, higher interest rate, higher payment, possibly out off warranty, and you’re driving someone else’s leftover. I get what you’re saying but I don’t know if I would see that as an attractive option…
You can find one in the high teens for high 50’s and add a mopar warranty for safety. The cars are fun but you live in a region were like me you don’t get the full year. Ordering a base to save on payments I would buy used and have fun for a year.
Plus I’m sitting in the sidelines waiting for the bubble to burst and these used fall back to reality.
Yeah, the used market is crazy. There are so many of these cars that are just not worth what they’re being sold for. My 2SS that I picked up last fall is on the lot now (I sold it to a dealer) for $11,000 more than I had paid for it! Some poor sucker is going to lose money.
Agreed…not to side track the topic here however as a huge fan of leasing. I will be buying a SRT suv and/or car as I fear this is the end of the line for them.
With Stellantis killing the SRT division, and much of the current SRT engine production geared towards Durango, this maybe your last chance to get a Challenger or Charger Hellcat. What I don’t understand is why the Durango SRT is $92K – This is what I’m after now.
Could not agree more I’m chasing myself and have decided to do the same. The Durango was by far my favorite vehicle but I think for the money I’m going Jeep SRT or Trackhawk.
Well my one salesman has already responded… “4% below invoice? Where is that coming from?” He’s been decent to work with so far, and had no problem with affiliate or incentives.
The chance of getting 4% below invoice is looking slim right now. Two of my received responses aren’t promising… they certainly don’t seem happy about it. haha
He’s been decent to work with so far, and had no problem with affiliate or incentives.