Man bought new Charger Hellcat Jailbreak for $87k but came to a realization after 500 miles and wanted rid
- This US man who bought a new Charger Hellcat Jailbreak
- It cost him $87,437
- However, only 500 miles down the road he decided to sell it
Published on Oct 15, 2024 at 5:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
In a case of extreme buyer’s remorse, this US man who bought a new Charger Hellcat Jailbreak for $87,437 changed his mind pretty quickly.
In fact, he was only 500 miles down the road when he decided to move on.
This 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak model was purchased new from a dealership in Michigan.
However, it’s already up for grabs again.
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The price of the Charger Hellcat Jailbreak
While not a base Hellcat nor a Redeye, it recently failed to sell at auction.
Its highest bid maxed out at $63,750.
While we wouldn’t expect used Chargers to hit their original MSRP – the manufacturer’s suggested retail price – has a few good things that are working in its favor to push its value skyward.
First up, it’s only been driven 487 miles (783km).
Per comments on the ad, the seller expected to get at least $70,000.
However, at 717 horsepower compared to the Redeye Jailbreak putting out 797 horsepower as a regular-width car, and 807KP in its Widebody configuration – that seemed unlikely.
Seems that a silver rather than a black badge under the hood puts a ceiling on the price.
Seems these cars are always viewed as investment opportunities with one man buying the cheapest Dodge Hellcat in the US despite its issues.
In similar news, this man took a chance on a stolen Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but opening it revealed its true story.
What the almost-new car has to offer
Per its Bring A Trainer listing, the 2020 Widebody boasts 3.5” worth of width compared to the narrow body Charger.
As well as its HP, the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 puts down 650lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It also boasts the Granite colorway, a performance hood with a central intake, rear spoiler, LED headlights, and rear parking sensors.
Not enough, it has a set of 20” 10-spoke alloy wheels that are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires and orange calipers.
Take a seat inside, and you’ll be cocooned by black Laguna leather seats that are heated, ventilated, power-adjustable, and fitted with Demonic Red seatbelts.
The cabin also features carbon fiber touches, heated rear seats, an Alcantara steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, SRT floor mats, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
