For me, if you look at dealer markup on the g8 around here, I think I would rather have a SRT8 charger that was a year or two old and have more power
There are no mark ups here.
A G8 GT with a 6 litre V8 will cost close to $30,000. Any SRT8 will run about $45,000 plus. Next year with the G8 GXP the engine will be the LS3 with a 6.2 litre and the increased HP which will compete solidly with any SRT8. They are also making other adjustments to this model with Brembo brakes all around and other nice touches. I expect to get a great car for under $40,000 with all the 'bang' and luxury of other cars priced over $45,000.
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Pope John Paul II:
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Interestingly enough... when I had my 2001 TA I raced a SRT8 charger and even though it is quick it was not as quick as my TA. I think this was due to the weight difference with the charger being much heavier.
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Pope John Paul II:
"The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish."