47 Comments

1. On Jun 2, 2008 at 9:20AM, hotinflorida posted:

   BOB,
   WAITING ON MY 08 CHALLENGER,VIN#8H301438
   ANY UPDATES ON MY CAR ON YOUR END? BEEN
   IN “D” STATUS” SINCE MAY 9TH….THANKS!
   HOTINFLORIDA!

2. On May 28, 2008 at 10:26PM, Woolf in San Ant Tex posted:

   www.dodgechallenger.com/forums/upfiles/423/4A2118801B0B48BCB7C638B40A607EEC.jpg

3. On May 27, 2008 at 2:53PM, katman posted:

   Bob , Do you know how many cars are built to this date ? My mind is at rest now and just will wait for it to show up. Thanks to you.

4. On May 26, 2008 at 11:41PM, Bob Frederick posted:

   Katman: Yes, definitely an ‘08.

   No problem, I will help all that I can.

   Bob

5. On May 23, 2008 at 4:51PM, KATMAN posted:

   BOB,THE VIN # did represent the 08 right ? This is what I payed for. Thanks for keeping us all happy through this process .

6. On May 22, 2008 at 11:05PM, Bob Frederick posted:

   Katman: Your order must still be in “D” Status because it can’t be tracked in my system. However, I did get it to come up on another screen on a vin report showing the full VIN and options, so I would say it is scheduled for build but no firm date yet.

   Bob

7. On May 22, 2008 at 9:50PM, KATMAN posted:

   Bob, Can you check mine if it is being built? Vin # 8H302373,2008 . This is the first car I ever ordered and put money down where the dealer has not called me to give me some information about the car I purchased and I even asked for them to call the customer service dept. I am a service consultant and always make calls to my clients .Help Bob ! Starting to feel all Hemied out.

8. On May 16, 2008 at 3:11PM, Scooterhair posted:

   Man Bob, looks like your car is moving along on its build , ( JUST LIKE MINE ) no where. I have been D1 to D and back to D1 for ever and I still can not track it VIA the tracking web site. Dealer connect does not give anything but D1. I’m beginning to think a 09 would have been a better choice or it could be a 09 by the time it gets here. I am going frigging nutz here. The MOPAR accessories got here in no time, too bad I can not put them on the car.

   Scooter

9. On May 13, 2008 at 6:53PM, Mike posted:

   I talked to 15 different dealerships in California and not one can order the 09’s yet . In fact 3 of them said that it could take 3 -4 months before they get their 08’s. I also looked up Bob’s tracking and it will not work. I even left a message with one of Bob’s sales managers and I have not heard back. All I got to say is something is diffently wrong here!!! I guess I will wait until I see them on the lot . Then at least I know I will get one.

10. On May 13, 2008 at 6:37PM, vanishedtoapoint posted:

    How can Dodge ignore 6400 “special” orders? What ever happened to “keeping the customer informed”? Even if half of the 08 Challenger orders are prepaid, that’s a guaranteed 128 million bucks in their pockets right now. Sure, they might need to get some Chargers and 300s on lots so they can discount them before the 09’s start showing up, but why not get the “special” orders out first?

11. On May 13, 2008 at 5:43PM, rtfromnc posted:

    Bob,

    Looks like a lot of us went back to D status, just like yours appears to have done. What gives…More delays?

    RTFROMNC

12. On May 13, 2008 at 5:14PM, captaincrash posted:

    BOB, where did your car go? It doen’t seem. To want to come up anymore.

13. On May 13, 2008 at 12:07PM, Patients posted:

    My 08 order is in BG status which is not promising but I’m not cancelling. Just in case I did place my order today for a 09. Dealer is working with me on this.

14. On May 13, 2008 at 9:10AM, turasque posted:

    My dealership told me yesterday that my ‘08 order might roll over to an ‘09 automatically. Does anyone know if you have to put in a separate order for the ‘09?

    Why do the dealers not know this information?

    Does anyone know if the ‘08 orders will rollover to ‘09 automatically?

15. On May 12, 2008 at 11:09PM, Bob Frederick posted:

    Katman- I checked on your car, but it doesn’t come up on our system. Is it in “D1″ status? It has to be at least in “D1″ for me to check it out. Sorry I can’t be of more help to you at this point.

    Bob

16. On May 12, 2008 at 10:20PM, captaincrash posted:

    Good luck Katman. Sounds like you’al are getting about the same answers to the magic question as me. I just wish I could get a set delivery date. Even if it ended up being in 7/08.

17. On May 12, 2008 at 5:52PM, katman posted:

    Hey , Where is mine ? 8H302373–BOB HELP

18. On May 12, 2008 at 2:22PM, Mopar Crazy posted:

    I’m from Michigan and I to have been anticipating the release of this car since 06. I placed my order on Dec 03, 2008 with a nice down payment. My car has been in D status for 4 weeks. I am getting really frustrated with customer service not having more information. Chrysler really didn’t have all their ducks in a row to produce these cars, but being a diehard MOPAR fan I have no choice but to wait patiently. AND IT’S KILLING ME……..

19. On May 12, 2008 at 8:07AM, RRRon posted:

    We have been tracking our Challenger, and it shows currently in quality control. Have seen that site is 36 to 48 hours behind in the posting of the status. Interesting to see other comments concerning dealers, Ours has been very cooperative, working with us all the way, keeping in contact with us on status. We are certain we will get the car. Originally had put down a small deposit with another dealer over a year before ordering info was out. Heard around town he was promising at least five people he would get them an 08 challenger. I got my deposit back quickly and sought out a different dealer in a nearby town, and have had five star service there. Wish all well in getting their cars.

20. On May 12, 2008 at 7:42AM, TAZ Allen posted:

    Hello everyone!!!!!!! I will check with Chrylser crop. today via telephone. My Chally has been in D1/gateway status too (for over 10 days)….. Will report back….. I know wait is frustating but,remember what it at the end of the line………..

21. On May 11, 2008 at 9:42PM, Mike posted:

    If this tracking is right and if Bob is correct about the time frame there is no way he is going to get his car by the 5/15. He his still stuck in confirmation.. I have been a MOPAR fan for 22 years and it looks like Dodge may have forgotten how to take care of true customers. I wonder if Barrett’s car and Petty’s car actually got to them?? anyone know??

22. On May 11, 2008 at 7:59PM, jono posted:

    waitinginmichigan, tell me about it! i worked with a dealership since i saw the concept car in ‘06 and had a deposit down at 7 am on 3 December. my car was in d1 2 weeks ago, and all of the sudden, it got pushed back to d. so, who knows when i’ll ever see it. i probably won’t even have it for the mopar nationals at carlisle in july at this rate!
    these stupid ‘businessmen’ that run cerebrus are more worried about stock holders and financials than the people who actually buy their cars. if i were not a classic mopar fanatic, i’d take my business else where.

23. On May 11, 2008 at 12:36PM, watinginmichigan posted:

    hey dodge i have a great idea how bout instead of giving cars to barret jackson petty enterprises and other great causes you get some out on the street so they can be seen a lot of us some people actually will drive the cars instead of stashing them in dust free climate controlled vapor locked hibernation chambers. cars we can’t see and can’t drive can’t be sold.
    i was going to take mine on the hotrod power tour this summer and figured that i had a shot with a super low vin number that i might get mine in april or early may. so much for that. it would have been great to see a few on the power tour or at some local car shows and being DRIVEN around. i really don’t like to complain but the empty spot in my garage is not very well filled by a von sheet that has said d status for the last 3 months. 8h2892xx

24. On May 9, 2008 at 10:25AM, Smokey posted:

    Bob is stuck in confermation since the 6th. They better get moving if they are going to make that date of 5/15. They should have an estimated delivery date on the web site if your in D1 Status and update it if its pushed out. Is this web site real time or does someone plug in this data?

25. On May 8, 2008 at 10:47PM, NOTSURE posted:

    cut and paste the name and vin to the form its works all in caps only.

26. On May 8, 2008 at 8:14PM, tupperware posted:

    I dont think there is any way to determine which car #/6400 from the VIN…

27. On May 8, 2008 at 6:43PM, captaincrash posted:

    does anybody know if the vin# tells what number car it is.[Bob’s 8h29083 does that mean he’s got the 83 car?]

28. On May 8, 2008 at 6:36PM, captaincrash posted:

    the vin# the dealer gave me still isn’t coming up on the order status.8H290877

29. On May 8, 2008 at 5:15PM, gotmineithink posted:

    I spoke to Dodge Customer service yesterday, and the ST specifically told me that this this web site it not accurate (10 year veteran, not a dude in India). He also indicated the the data is not real-time and told me not to trust it.

    My car is in D1, has a VIN, and does not show up on site, so I called in.

    I also learned that many of these cars may be heading overseas due to the demand of them in Japan and China. Check with your dealer folks to determine his/her allocation of vehicles, this customer support person was brutally honest indicating that many dealers have taken deposits (interest free loans) never intending to sell you the car.

    I also learned that some dealerships won’t even get an allocation due to the low volume of sales that have. He indicated that this was the case when the Viper, Cruiser, and Prowler was released. He mentioned that the demand was no where close to these Challengers.

    He indicated that even if you have a VIN and a VON, that unless the dealer is allocated that car, you still stand the chance of not getting it.

    There are close to 3000 dealerships in the US. 6400 cars— do the math folks. I do hope everyone who ordered it get’s one, but I am concerned.

30. On May 8, 2008 at 7:50AM, TAZ Allen posted:

    I tried the website for productions status on Monday and it worked (said my car was confirmed,(I check with Chyrsler corp and told me D1 gateway status). Tried today and yesterday no luck with my car vin or Bobs… Must have some bugs in…….

31. On May 8, 2008 at 1:18AM, capitalcarz posted:

    I got it to work but had to use “all” CAPS.

32. On May 8, 2008 at 12:34AM, souljaboy posted:

    it works. follow the directions.

33. On May 8, 2008 at 12:26AM, capitalcarz posted:

    I tried to look up Bob’s car but was not able to. I tried it several different ways and got the same message each time.”Could not find vehicle,contact Dealer.”

34. On May 7, 2008 at 10:50PM, Chally posted:

    Thanks for the info RLD and I can’t wait for the Brampton material. That is exactly the type of information we want - show us the factory, the production lines, the cars rolling off. Let us hear from the production manager, foremen, manufacturing engineers. Tell us about the move rates, capacity, line mix, etc.

35. On May 7, 2008 at 10:46PM, mtrcuda posted:

    Really great site DODGE(didn’t work for me).
    Maybe Bob’s car slid back to D status.

36. On May 7, 2008 at 5:36PM, Mike posted:

    This is like giving candy or a toy to a kid to get them to shut up for awhile. I like the candy now I wish I can have the toy!!!

    Thanks RLD for the info!!!

37. On May 7, 2008 at 4:58PM, Patients posted:

    Thanks for the information and keeping us in the loop. It would be cool to be able to see how many of the 6400 08s currently have VINs assigned. The Unofficial Tracking site is really good but it will be nice to be able to see an official number.

38. On May 7, 2008 at 4:51PM, Smokey posted:

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39. On May 7, 2008 at 4:40PM, Bishop posted:

    Bob,

    Thanks for this. It’s very generous of you to let us see the inside of how things work there at Dodge.

    I don’t usually trust folks that sells cars, but if you were my dealer here in Dallas, I’d surely order my ‘09 Challenger from you.

    By the way… where is the button to “Change Shipping Address For Fun”?

40. On May 7, 2008 at 4:28PM, tahitijim posted:

    Any idea what each days production numbers will look like?

41. On May 7, 2008 at 3:55PM, Smokey posted:

    Great News D1 Status and moving.
    Thanks for the update!

42. On May 7, 2008 at 3:44PM, cantwait posted:

    Thanks for the information. It will be nice to be able to see how many of the 6400 08 Challengers have been assigned VINs.

43. On May 7, 2008 at 2:41PM, tfinnell posted:

    RLD,
    We’re glad you recognized the fustration from your buyers. Reminds me of the movie Frankenstien “IT IS ALIVE”.

44. On May 7, 2008 at 2:40PM, Clo posted:

    Works great! RLD thanks for listening and giving us some much needed info… we all know delays are normal especially on a new production car… and I would much rather have a delay than a poorly built car… Keeping the customers in the loop like this make us feel appreciated. And thanks Bob for providing your info so we can track it.

45. On May 7, 2008 at 2:22PM, Challengerhopeful posted:

    I tried again and the problem was the use of the correct characters for his last name

46. On May 7, 2008 at 2:19PM, Challengerhopeful posted:

    I just tried this and the response was that it could not find the vehicle. contact dealer

47. On May 7, 2008 at 2:04PM, Kowalski posted:

    The new Challengers look GREAT and they push all my buttons just like the old ones. But the Stone White color option looks more like cream than white, not a real white. Where’s the Eggshell White from the old days? Or the Sublime Green, Plum Crazy, Gomango Orange or Top Banana Yellow? And where are the oil pressure and alternator gauges? We car guys want ALL the analog instruments!