johniew398
Enthusiast
ZR1 is overpriced.
Depends on your view.
I have an 08 ACR and an 09 ZR1. Paid less for the ACR; but, if you compare the ZR1 against other high end cars with less performance I don't think they are overpriced.
ZR1 is overpriced.
Depends on your view.
I have an 08 ACR and an 09 ZR1. Paid less for the ACR; but, if you compare the ZR1 against other high end cars with less performance I don't think they are overpriced.
Looks like the prices on used vipers will be going up in value
I think it's likely dodge is listening this kind of threads closely we (viper die hard fans) are their primary target market. Sure now that the viper will have better interiors and driver aids they could attract some new market but in the end a big chunk of their sales specially during the first couple years will come from previous viper owners or current viper fans. There is an existing public perception about the viper and it will not change from one day to another it will take some time. Even though the ACR shatter the Nurburgring record people still think they can't corner it will take time to change minds.
Most than likely Dodge will price the car at the price point that will provide them with maximum profit. Figuratively speaking if they price the car at 1 millon dollars they most than likely wouldn't sell a single one (not good for business), if they priced it at 110K they would sell a lot more than if they priced it at 200k. However if they believe will sell about the same amount of cars if priced at 110k or at 137k... well what do you think they will do. Just think about it, if it was you selling them what would you do.
From this thread is clear to see that a good percentage of people is willing to pay the 137k. I think that if Dodge was thinking about pricing the car at 110k, after reading the thread they could have said hey they think 137k is a fair price what if we meet them half way at like 125k then they will be happy thinking they are getting a great deal and we would get an extra 15k for every unit. Of course this is just a simplification of what they do to determine costs but I'm sure this thread will help them come up with the price they need to maximize profits. I just hope that price is not too high since I'd love to get into a gen5 after they depreciate a bit. I also hope people would stop saying things like I'd pay 150k or I don't see how they can price the price any lower because all they are doing is driving the price up.
companies already have a real good idea of what they are going to list price their product waaaay b4 it ever goes on sale. this is usually roughly done at inception, meaning there is a range. that range usually doesnt span 20-50%.
also, im sure dodge/srt has a lot of very well paid individuals who do nothing but determine sales prices of vehicle based on many factors. im sure those ppl dont make their living reading a handful of posts by a handful of owners for their inspiration.
As I said what I stated was a simplification of how prices get determined. But you are nuts if you think they don't take in consideration what their primary target market is willing to pay for the car. Also let me remind you that even though we are just a few months away of the reveal the car won't go for sale until the end of this year so we are still in as you called it the (waaaay b4) period. Price might not be finalize yet.
well, unfortunately you know that's going to happen. Good for some of us though, as I plan on picking up a one-owner after someone gets bored with it....I don't mind the 130 as long as in 2 years it is not 90.
Just heard the starting price for the new Viper will be much closer to the Gen IV's price than 137k.