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Motorhead

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posted 08-24-2002 07:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Motorhead     send a private message to Motorhead   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Motorhead
Been looking long and hard to buy my first since April. Been searching for 2002 Candy Red "dealer" Prowlers in Michigan. I'm discouraged that quantities a scarce, and most dealers with Candy Red's won't part with them, or (if they will) ask WAY too much. Also have told dealers I will only pay Chrysler employee purchase price.

Since candy Red now seem unrealistic, am now looking at other colors. Since that time have found mostly Blue and Inca Gold cars. Most dealer cars have high miles and/or will only sell at list(or even more). Recently found a dealer with an Inca Gold with 210 miles for $41,000. Sounds high, but it is "new". What is a fair price for a "new" 2002?

Low miles and clean car is now my first priority. Also want to "see" the car in person before buying (out of state cars are not an option).

So, I might have set too many limits for finding the right car (needle in a hay stack?), but this is too big of an investment for me to make a mistake on.

CJ/Bob....you've been very helpful so far. Welcome any and all advise from you other experts.

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posted 08-24-2002 08:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stray Cat     send a private message to Stray Cat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Stray Cat
I've seen Inca's as low as 41K here in Ohio..... someone said that there was one in Texas for 38K... I believe in the Classified section

John

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If blue OR gold is pleasing to you, you will most likely find a blue one MUCH CHEAPER(mid $30's new) than almost any other color....they were quite a high production number(1200 or so)...yes they are 2001 models, but if you like the blue it would probably be your best bet dollar wise....personally, I would hold out and get the Kandy Red.....be patient, it will come....got mine for far under list in March....try Bill Pemberton @ Woodhouse Chrysler, Blaire, Ne.....1-800-889-1893....they deliver to your door and are VERY reputable...check them out with other Prowler owners, and also check them out on the Viper board....a no bullsh!t type place to do business with....I am sure they are out of Kandy, but may locate you one, THEY DO THAT TOO ...I have bought 4 Prowlers(yelo,blue,orange&Kandy) and 4 Vipers from them in the last 2-3 years....give Bill a call !!! Good luck, make the right choice the first time and GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT !!! ps...go to you search engine and just punch in "Prowlers for sale) there are hundreds the last time I checked, also 20-30 on EBAY at any given time....they ARE out there....
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Motorhead,

You might check on www.autotrader.com

Saw a lot of Candy Reds for sale last week from dealers all over the country. You can search by zip code and it will tell you how far away from that dealer you are.

Good Luck
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posted 08-24-2002 10:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GRROWL     send a private message to GRROWL   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by GRROWL
MH,
Back in the old days (early 2000) the only choices were red, black or silver (I wanted new. I know, in the REALLY old days, you could get purple). I could live with any of the choices, but none were ideal. Black was too much maintenance - the dealer detailed the one on the showroom floor the day before, and you could see every speck of dust and MANY fingerprints. Red was too much - it seems every kid in high school had a bright red car, plus it's the "standard" color for a 2-seat convertible. And then there's silver - nothing bad, nothing good. My 98 Firebird is silver, looks good, doesn't show the dirt. A silver prowler didn't jump out for me, in fact, it blended into the road. I made a half-hearted offer on a silver.
Then I saw a yellow when it just came out (which had already been snapped up). That was it, I had to have a yellow. No turning back. Alerted many dealers to call me if they got one (in the old days, even the dealers didn't know what they were getting until it came in). I got a call. Went over. A little negotiating and drove it home - exactly one week after it left the factory.
GET THE KANDY RED. FROM YOUR POST, YOU'LL REGRET ANYTHING ELSE. I never looked back or regretted my choice, even though it was a little more $$$.
-GRROWL

P.S. - As a SECONDARY factor (let's not make a major debate of this) it was a limited run of the final color, using a unique paint system, and MAY be more collectible than most others.

This message has been edited by GRROWL on 08-24-2002 at 10:10 PM

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Gee, Grrowl, you only insulted a little over half of the members on this board with that post. A lot of people do like yellow the best. I am not one of those people. Glad you got what you wanted, though. By the way, yellow came out before Red or Silver. The first time, I mean. It has been produced several times.

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Gee, Ed,
I can't tell if you're serious on this one.
If you are, I suggest re-reading what I said and consider the following:
1. I NEVER ONCE said "Yellow is the BEST color".
2. I unconditionally recommended MH buy Kandy Red, which is obviously HIS FIRST CHOICE.
3. I went through MY PERSONAL thought process and did not suggest it for anyone else.
4. I made an offer on SILVER even though I own another silver sporty car.
5. It's commonly known that I drive GRROWL A LOT and in all weather conditions - black is not a good choice FOR ME.
6. FOR ME, I didn't want the proverbial "little red sports car", but I'm not discounting that for others.
7. I stated that I wanted a new prowler (2000) and yellow was not available in early 2000 (except as a 1999 with enough differences that, again, I wanted a 2000).
Then again, with your "smiley face", I THINK you were joking, I just wanted to clarify to make sure.

-GRROWL

P.S. - Let us NEVER FORGET -
"PROWLERS ARE LIKE SUPERMODELS - the rating scale is NOT 1 to 10, IT'S 9.9-10.0!"

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Ok, Ed, you got me.

quote:
Originally posted by ed monahan:
. . . . when they couldn't unload that awful yellow color cat. lol. That should get the car war going. It has died down for almost a week.

I thought I remembered you were trying to start another car color war!

-GRROWL

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quote:
Originally posted by GRROWL:
1. I NEVER ONCE said "Yellow is the BEST color".

I'll say it then, I think yellow is the best. The others are nice (and I've had two others) and am looking for an orange now but, I love the yellow the best.


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MH,

If you want a Candy Red, get a Candy Red! You'll kick youself if you don't, even if you have to take a plane to Chicago or Indiana/Ohio to get it. You'll love the ride back.

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Keep your head up!! I did the same thing.. I was searching for my car and i found it... it might of been dumb luck or just my turn. I found one about 100 miles away, 2001 with 1000 miles... and they were asking 38... The person selling said its been garage since they bought it... i could believe it.. So talked them down a little in price, went and looked at it, and test drove... I couldn't leave with out it
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if your still looking for a candy red Kat, I belive Royal Oaks Chrysler Jeep in Saint Peters Missouri still has one on their show room floor. last I saw, they were selling it for sticker ($46K). Erik Landrum is the sales consultant who sold me my Kat and he should give you a decent deal. here's the number and address

Royal Oaks Chrysler Jeep Inc.
4080 Mexico Rd.
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636)928-8000

hope they can help you out and don't settle for second best, hold out for a candy red if that's what you really want. just keep in mind, Chrysler only made 299 of them and your not likely to find one for less than sticker.

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Motorhead..good luck in the hunt....here are a few things..

1) www.dealernet.com will also provide a database of Prowlers for sale by locataion and color......etc.

2) I wanted Candy red and nothing else.....Until I made an offer for the Black Tie on the showroom and got a great price on it. ($42,000.car had 200 mi.) I can't picture having any other color now. the car is a part of us now.

3) GRROWL.....You, I, and everybody else would love driving a Prowler no matter what the color!!!!

BTW Motorhead: STOP CALLING THE PROWLER AN INVESTMENT! It is a toy for us who realize LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING CAR! (I saw that on a bumper sticker last week..)

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Since we're talking quotes:

quote:
Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
BTW Motorhead: STOP CALLING THE PROWLER AN INVESTMENT! It is a toy for us who realize

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING CAR!

(I saw that on a bumper sticker last week..)


The best quote that I heard, especially when someone is referring to "midlife crisis", is:

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO HAVE A HAPPY CHILDHOOD!

quote:
Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
GRROWL.....You, I, and everybody else would love driving a Prowler no matter what the color!!!!

And the one I want to patent that I DIDN'T hear anywhere else:

"Prowlers are like supermodels. The rating scale isn't 1 to 10, it's 9.9-10.0"

-GRROWL


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GRROWL......You are preachin' to the choir, sir!!!

I like the supermodel analogy. But even the "loser" who got a 9.9 is still going to bum out. Last place IS last place...

GRROWL


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BT,

YOUR STANDARDS ARE WAY TOO HIGH FOR ME.

If they feel that bad, all of the 9.9's can come home with me.

Let's go home, Cindy.

-GRROWL

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Keep searching. I've been looking for the right car for the right price for several months.
When one comes along and you're there to see it, then its for YOU !

Good Luck

ETphil

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Check out the AutoTrader as previously suggested - There is a dealer in Kissimee FL that has a new one on the floor. They wanted $500.00 over "INVOICE" two weeks ago and would not deal further. However 2 days after I purchased a silver one as they were calling to make a deal.

I could find out the dealer name if you are interested.

Let me know
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Candy Red... Candy Red...

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posted 08-26-2002 09:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
Motorhead...........sorry we are so late in replying. Just got back from a trip to NC to see our AF son. Why won't they sell it to you with the employee purchase? It also qualifies for a Friends certificate. Have you found all the Candy Reds in MI? If you want a list of where all of them are, send me an email..........
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A dealer down the street from me still has a 2001 blue one, in Fowlerville, one exit west of Howell, it is Dick Scott Chrysler his price back in Febuary was around $38000, it may have changed. Good luck

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