[Lville120]

I noticed the option of adding a Heritage stripe is no longer available when configuring your own car on the US website. Have any 124s been sold in the US with Heritage stripe? Anyone know if the option will come back?

 

[spilner]

If you don't mind not getting an official stripe then finding a good vinyl wrap shop to create one is the best way to go. Actually you might even be able to do something a bit custom and personalized to your liking if you really want. The possibilities are endless

 

[Abarth124]

Ouch...looks like they took the heritage stripe option out because of all the whiners....which only happened because they promised it free.

 

[Greg]

I think it was just too expensive. Most people would just go with another option like vinyl or a body shop doing the paint work.

Greg

 

[RBH58]

Agree. Makes more sense for dealers to offer a wrap option.

 

[kjcolv]

There are some coming out of Detroit with the stripe. First ones due next week. They have had some delays and QA issues which probably helped on the decision to stop offering it on orders but will fulfill the orders they have or at least a portion of them.

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

I'm guessing they took out the option because of the work and logistics involved in getting it done. There are those who would still option for the stripe, even if it wasnt popular, but considering how delayed it ended up being, I imagine that was the real reason

 

[kjcolv]

I was just told today regarding my car that "The MOPAR team is meeting at the paint facility on Friday to give it a final ‘ok’ before it ships out."

 

[Stelvio]

Here's one

This guy seems to have one and he hasn't even put it in the price. Such a deal!

 

[PureAdrenaline]

I was quoted $450 to install a heritage stripe wrap here in Phoenix at a very high end wrap place...there are good economical ways to accomplish this look...

 

[RBH58]

Good thing about doing it as a wrap is;

a) it's cheaper b) you can remove it c) it protects the actual paint d) it's easy to replace e) it looks just as good as paint

 

[pikeman]

exactly my sentiments!

Good thing about doing it as a wrap is;

a) it's cheaper b) you can remove it c) it protects the actual paint d) it's easy to replace e) it looks just as good as paint

Yes, paint is so permanent. Like a tattoo!

Pete

 

[Rickiwithani]

I bought that car from fullerton yesterday. It's vinyl. They had it done but it's perfect.

 

[Jon]

I was quoted $450 to install a heritage stripe wrap here in Phoenix at a very high end wrap place...there are good economical ways to accomplish this look...

I would do that tomorrow if I wasn't across the country. Only quote I got so far was $800.

 

[RBH58]

Quoting USD$1200 here in Aus but our labor costs are higher

 

[kjcolv]

I bought that car from fullerton yesterday. It's vinyl. They had it done but it's perfect.

I thought as much! Thanks for confirming. It's a great looking car

 

[Greg]

Quoting USD$1200 here in Aus but our labor costs are higher

Seems like your cost for everything is higher. Every time I go out for a hamburger in Sydney it's about 25 bucks for a burger, fries and a 12oz drink.

Greg

 

[RBH58]

Seems like your cost for everything is higher. Every time I go out for a hamburger in Sydney it's about 25 bucks for a burger, fries and a 12oz drink.

That's because we are not allowed to employ people for $8 per hour here. That would be considered (correctly) exploitation. Yep, things are more expensive here, but at least if you have a job you can put a roof over your head and eat...and have access to healthcare.

 

[Greg]

That's because we are not allowed to employ people for $8 per hour here. That would be considered (correctly) exploitation. Yep, things are more expensive here, but at least if you have a job you can put a roof over your head and eat...and have access to healthcare.

I don't disagree with any of that. I am all for people earning a decent living. Out of curiosity, how much does a cashier or fry cook at a burger place make in Australia.

Greg

 

[RBH58]

Minimum wage (I think) is AUD$17.70 per hour. (USD$13.30)