2008 SRT8 The Price Is Right ?

I'm talking about a performance car. When the Grand National came out in 1984 it was $12,400 (I know because I almost bought one) which was half my salary of $24,000. Sure people make for than half of the price of the new Challenger but the US median income is about $38,000. The price would have to be about $20,000ish to be inline with cost of cars in the past.

I bought a new S-10 4x4 instead of the Buick GN because it was more realistic for my needs. The S-10 by the way cost me $9,800 in 1984, so I was able to buy a new 4x4 compact pick for less than half my yearly salary. Couldn't be done in todays world.


Chuck