My Journey to HC ownership

[Stormtrooper1320]

@CPRHDSRT ...... you were able to buy off the lot recently and get the forum discounts right???

 

[SDREDEYE]

Welcome and great choice! Get that Octane Red protected with ceramic coating at least, but highly recommend paint protection film as well. The two combined make Octane Red look so darn good when the sun hits it that people will break their necks looking!
I'm in VA now with my Octane Red Redeye and Koons seems like a major sweet spot for vehicles. I'm looking at a Power Wagon out there.

Have a safe drive in this nasty weather!

 

[CPRHDSRT]

@CPRHDSRT ...... you were able to buy off the lot recently and get the forum discounts right???

My 2020 Durango purchase was an order but I seem to remember other folks getting forum pricing for inbound or on-lot cars. Guess the policy changed (or did it ?). Op (if not in a hurry) could test the theory if its not too late by requesting a change to an ordered car. Bet they would meet in the middle if not better.

 

[Stormtrooper1320]

My 2020 Durango purchase was an order but I seem to remember other folks getting forum pricing for inbound or on-lot cars. Guess the policy changed (or did it ?). Op (if not in a hurry) could test the theory if its not too late by requesting a change to an ordered car. Bet they would meet in the middle if not better.

Yeah.....they have a 2500 Tradesman with the PW package that they have been sitting on forever, and they just ticked the price back up on it....they don't seem to be getting the message that it's not selling for a reason.

 

[Dreadchild]

My 2020 Durango purchase was an order but I seem to remember other folks getting forum pricing for inbound or on-lot cars. Guess the policy changed (or did it ?). Op (if not in a hurry) could test the theory if its not too late by requesting a change to an ordered car. Bet they would meet in the middle if not better.

When I was placing my order this week I was told twice that I cannot get the forum discount with a car still on the lot. I was deciding between one with a sunroof and the build one without. I didnt push it much though

 

[MM Alexander]

Octane Red protected with ceramic coating at least, but highly recommend paint protection film as well. The two combined make Octane Red look so darn good when the sun hits it that people will break their necks looking!

Yeah, I’ll do a clean, clay, polish/wax, ceramic once I get it back home.
I’m pretty familiar with the color family, to say the least.

It’s the only color, in vehicles, I purchase.

Have a safe drive in this nasty weather!

I delayed the trip until next Wednesday based on weather in my area (North Texas). I’m an Industrial Engineer and I manage a few Wind Farms in the area. My sites were some of the few that managed to stay productive during the storm. Megawatt production sold for a 6 day average of $9200 an hour. Customer/Site Owner collected about 45 MILLION per day EBIT over that time period. Needless to say, I’ve had my hands full with keeping the sites producing as much energy as possible (and that’s NOT an easy task when you’re dealing with high winds in freezing temperatures).
Anyhow, I’ll make the most of the journey back - I need the break and a change in scenery.

 

[SDREDEYE]

Yeah, I’ll do a clean, clay, polish/wax, ceramic once I get it back home.
I’m pretty familiar with the color family, to say the least.

It’s the only color, in vehicles, I purchase.

I delayed the trip until next Wednesday based on weather in my area (North Texas). I’m an Industrial Engineer and I manage a few Wind Farms in the area. My sites were some of the few that managed to stay productive during the storm. Megawatt production sold for a 6 day average of $9200 an hour. Customer/Site Owner collected about 45 MILLION per day EBIT over that time period. Needless to say, I’ve had my hands full with keeping the sites producing as much energy as possible (and that’s NOT an easy task when you’re dealing with high winds in freezing temperatures).
Anyhow, I’ll make the most of the journey back - I need the break and a change in scenery.

Too bad Koons is in the arm pit of DC or I would make a trip of there to hang out. Traffic up that way is insanely bad! GTG's etc haven't kicked off around here yet. It's different when you live in a place that has seasons!
Stay safe out there in TX. Thanks for keeping the lights and heat on!

 

[Stormtrooper1320]

Too bad Koons is in the arm pit of DC or I would make a trip of there to hang out. Traffic up that way is insanely bad! GTG's etc haven't kicked off around here yet. It's different when you live in a place that has seasons!
Stay safe out there in TX. Thanks for keeping the lights and heat on!

They aren't in a bad area....they are on the west side of the Capital Beltway. The Capital Beltway sucks....all the time.....but they are over in Tysons right next to their Chevy dealership. They have a hug stock of vehicles, and I think they are the largest performance Dodge dealership in the area. They have offsite storage at another location as well, so if you don't see it on their lot, they may have it offsite. Their lot is crammed tight, so parking can be a hassle, but there is a bank right across the street where you can park and no one will bother you if need be.

Now.....if they were downtown DC......I would warn you off.....even though I'm sure you can take care of yourself.

If you're really interested in a PW, let me know. I have a line on a leftover 20 that is pretty well decked out and is lower than Koons price. PW is white with the PW stripes. No Rambox though, if that's important to you.

 

[SDREDEYE]

They aren't in a bad area....they are on the west side of the Capital Beltway. The Capital Beltway sucks....all the time.....but they are over in Tysons right next to their Chevy dealership. They have a hug stock of vehicles, and I think they are the largest performance Dodge dealership in the area. They have offsite storage at another location as well, so if you don't see it on their lot, they may have it offsite. Their lot is crammed tight, so parking can be a hassle, but there is a bank right across the street where you can park and no one will bother you if need be.

Now.....if they were downtown DC......I would warn you off.....even though I'm sure you can take care of yourself.

If you're really interested in a PW, let me know. I have a line on a leftover 20 that is pretty well decked out and is lower than Koons price. PW is white with the PW stripes. No Rambox though, if that's important to you.

I appreciate the line on the PW. Sadly, one "gotta have " is the Ram Box. I have it on my current Ram and love it. But PM me if you come across another one. I'm looking at one at Dulles and Waldorf.

 

[Motorcat]

Good job trying to keep the power on in Texas. Enjoy the ride and lets hope the lights are on when you get home.

 

[Tannehill]

Yes, Koons policy has changed for now. Discount only applied to ordered vehicles, on site/dealer inbound are whatever their WOW price is.

 

[MM Alexander]

So I’m sitting at the dealership (Koons) as I type this.
They tell me this brand new car does NOT have a warranty?!? It’s stated that things are only covered if it’s deemed a manufacturing fault - recall level.
So it looks like I will NOT be buying the car. Never have I heard of a new car not having a bumper to bumper warranty.

 

[Smitty]

So I’m sitting at the dealership (Koons) as I type this.
They tell me this brand new car does NOT have a warranty?!? It’s stated that things are only covered if it’s deemed a manufacturing fault - recall level.
So it looks like I will NOT be buying the car. Never have I heard of a new car not having a bumper to bumper warranty.

I'd have to say they're full of sh!t. Right on the window sticker it states 3yr/36,000 Basic LImted Warranty & 5 yr/60,000 Powertrain Limited Warranty

 

[ACMAVRO]

So I’m sitting at the dealership (Koons) as I type this.
They tell me this brand new car does NOT have a warranty?!? It’s stated that things are only covered if it’s deemed a manufacturing fault - recall level.
So it looks like I will NOT be buying the car. Never have I heard of a new car not having a bumper to bumper warranty.

Somethings not right, should definitely have a warranty

 

[Stormtrooper1320]

So I’m sitting at the dealership (Koons) as I type this.
They tell me this brand new car does NOT have a warranty?!? It’s stated that things are only covered if it’s deemed a manufacturing fault - recall level.
So it looks like I will NOT be buying the car. Never have I heard of a new car not having a bumper to bumper warranty.

it's new....it comes with new car warranty.

 

[MM Alexander]

Welp ... That Didn’t Last Long
So after finally getting everything lined out at the dealership concerning warranty. I became the owner of a Challenger HCWB.
My original plan of driving to Houston to visit, before heading home to Amarillo went awry based on weather forecasted for the Houston area.
Not wanting to let the PTO time go to waste nor wanting to return to the office early, I decided to drive to Chicago (born and raised the first 18 years of my life) and visit with family - most importantly my 96 year old Granny.
Pretty uneventful trip - just the way I like a road trip to be. Upon arrival, my older brother (a Cook County Sheriff Deputy) ask “what happened to the Z06?” Followed by “why the fork did you drive that here ⁉️“ As we proceed to discuss things he states, in his 30 year cop - concerned BIG Brother tone - that I needed to be very careful while out in that car.
I tell him “I’ve come up in far more expensive cars and never had an issue” He then tells me about the hooplah the HC has created within all the ghetto low lives and that he just didn’t feel comfortable with me out as things had changed for the worst (in all honesty - Chicago’s SouthSide ain’t NEVER been for the good). I agree to keep my head on a swivel, we go over some other things and he seems okay. Day 1
....

I’m out and about and needed to grab some things and stop by an AutoZone. When I tell you the damn “Natives were restless” at the sight of the car. I have never gotten the accolades/attention from a car in my life - and I’ve owned close to 70 over the years. It made me a bit uncomfortable, to be honest. Day 2
....

My Brother calls me early Friday morning and says “hey take my SUV when/if you go out around the city. It’s rainy out so no need to drive your car and plus the truck needs to be driven as I have been letting it sit for far too long.” No problem I say and he sounds relieved. I grab a few items out the car, leave the car out front and continue on. Day 3
...

The next day it’s still a bit overcast out but is supposedly going to clear up later so I planned to drive the HC later in the evening. Plans got a not awry and I end up gone the entire day in the SUV that my Brother insist I drive. The car is still out front of the house - no big deal.
My Brother does ask “Hey, are you going to put your car in the back?” I tell him it’s difficult egress/regress but maybe I’ll do it later. I don’t, I fall asleep without thinking about it. Day 4
Morning comes and my phone rings - it’s my Aunt and she ask “where’d you park your car?”
I tell her I left it out front. She says “There’s nothing there but broken glass!”
I proceed to get out of bed and walk to the front and look out the windows ...
I’ll be Hot MOTHERFORKIN DAMN - these raggedy, broke, decrepit, waste of flesh feral savages have STOLEN MY BRAND NEW DAMN CAR!
I had the car 4 fuckin’ days! FOUR!
My Brother said be happy they stole instead of trying to CarJack me for it. One of his FireFighter buddies, whom just retired, was murdered for his TrackHawk, middle of the afternoon, at a popcorn shop!
I swear I fuckin’ hate these NICCAS! I’m a Black Man from these streets and so NO ONE can tell me anything about them. No excuses about the white man and that BS! I’m a Degreed Engineer - I had it hard BUT ... it didn’t turn me to a life of excuses and crime! It simply made me want to work HARDER to get the fork away from this sh!t!
I swear I hate broke, scheming/conniving deceitful, NICCAS! FUXK those who disagree!

 

[SDREDEYE]

Damn. That's quite possibly one of the saddest posts I've ever read. I hope there's a happy ending to this story but I know the feelings for that particular car will never be the same. Sorry for your loss.

 

[EricG]

Oh man!!! Feel terrible for you, hope you can get insurance settled and a new Hellcat quick! I was just in Amarillo last weekend - saw your wind farms and I noticed quite a few Challengers running around town.

 

[MM Alexander]

Before I drove her off the dealership lot - with all of 4 miles on it!

As I was approaching thmagical 500 mile mark



What was left a mere 4 days later


I swear I hate NICCAS

 

[Stormtrooper1320]

man.....I feel so bad for you.