Who's really buying a ZL1? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

AUS10BMX · 05-10-2011, 01:25 PM

Since their is still a lot of speculation and changes to come with the ZL1, I have seen where a lot of people throughout threads have stated they know right now they are going to buy. Are some just claiming they are going to buy this awesome car?

Yes, I know for sure I'm going to buy.
No, I do not plan on buying the ZL1.
Undecided, I'm going to wait and see.

Personally, I'm going to wait and see, or either get a SS and supercharge it.

What are you going to do?

(This isn't too bash pricing etc. no one even knows it yet)

motorhead · 05-10-2011, 01:27 PM

I am. I already have money down on one right along with my buddy. So there's two.

el ess A · 05-10-2011, 01:31 PM

I'm in the "wait until the dealer markups go away" category.

SVT_SRT · 05-10-2011, 01:33 PM

I have my allocation ready, and down payment, MSRP baby!!!!

Blue Menace · 05-10-2011, 01:34 PM

For reals! I already traded my 2SS in for a car with a much lower monthly payment and better mpg so that I might save for a couple of years. I really do miss that Camaro...

mondain · 05-10-2011, 01:35 PM

Yes, I am. Already have a deposit at a local dealer to hold a spot in line. But I will use another dealer if this one does not honor supplier pricing.

motorhead · 05-10-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess X

I'm in the "wait until the dealer markups go away" category.

I'm not paying any mark up. Anyone that does is crazy.

Ject · 05-10-2011, 01:42 PM

Not me. Instead im building the car my own way for less $ then the ZL1 and more power

htron50 · 05-10-2011, 01:43 PM

I am ready to buy. Cash. Only two issues I have about timing 1)Automatic coming 2)Might the 6 month wait from January 2012 to August 2012 be worth the wait to get a 2013 Model. Hell, back in the 60's, the 1969 and 1970 were the top years for Camaro. They never repeated during my lifetime. So, 2012 / 2012 could be a rare event for such a vehicle. The ponycar wars may be short lived due to govt regulation, gas prices.

motorhead · 05-10-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

Not me. Instead im building the car my own way for less $ then the ZL1 and more power

The power means nothing to me. I have more power now in my current camaro. It's all about owning an iconic car with an iconic name with factory power and full warranty.

IROCanSS · 05-10-2011, 01:48 PM

I'm in the "I couldn't care less about the ZL1" group. If I was going to drop $50+ grand on a car... It sure as hell wouldn't be a Camaro. Don't get me wrong, I love my car but not for that kind of money.

mondain · 05-10-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htron50

I am ready to buy. Cash. Only two issues I have about timing 1)Automatic coming 2)Might the 6 month wait from January 2012 to August 2012 be worth the wait to get a 2013 Model. Hell, back in the 60's, the 1969 and 1970 were the top years for Camaro. They never repeated during my lifetime. So, 2012 / 2012 could be a rare event for such a vehicle. The ponycar wars may be short lived due to govt regulation, gas prices.

I feel that waiting for the next model will keep you, well, perpetually waiting. At some point you have to pull the trigger, and for me that trigger is "as soon as I can get one for less than MSRP or with supplier discount".

If I wait for the next model with more power or newer features, I'll forever be waiting. It's like buying a new cell phone.

But you're right that the ponycar wars are going to move from big V8's to turbo- and super-charged V6's. The era of V8 rumble is going away, regulated into oblivion. I'd rather own a piece of history now, while I'm young enough to enjoy it

el ess A · 05-10-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondain

At some point you have to pull the trigger, and for me that trigger is "as soon as I can get one for less than MSRP or with supplier discount".

Exactly my stance. I kinda think if anyone pays sticker they're getting screwed. Maybe not, but that's how I'm programmed. I've never paid at MSRP or over for any GM car since my first new one back in '82. Ever. And don't ever plan to. That's why I'll wait. At SOME point you'll be able to get them for under MSRP, or get a slightly used one. That'll be ok, too.

Camaroshark · 05-10-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess X

I'm in the "wait until the dealer markups go away" category.

I'm with you on that. There's no sense in paying an absurd $5,000 "availability markup"

That's just stupid. I don't need to be the first on the block with one.

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05-10-2011, 01:25 PM	#1
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Who's really buying a ZL1? Since their is still a lot of speculation and changes to come with the ZL1, I have seen where a lot of people throughout threads have stated they know right now they are going to buy. Are some just claiming they are going to buy this awesome car? Yes, I know for sure I'm going to buy. No, I do not plan on buying the ZL1. Undecided, I'm going to wait and see. Personally, I'm going to wait and see, or either get a SS and supercharge it. What are you going to do? (This isn't too bash pricing etc. no one even knows it yet) Last edited by AUS10BMX; 05-11-2011 at 07:47 PM.

05-10-2011, 01:31 PM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	I'm in the "wait until the dealer markups go away" category. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

05-10-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	I have my allocation ready, and down payment, MSRP baby!!!! __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

05-10-2011, 01:42 PM	#8
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Not me. Instead im building the car my own way for less $ then the ZL1 and more power __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

05-10-2011, 01:27 PM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I am. I already have money down on one right along with my buddy. So there's two.

05-10-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	For reals! I already traded my 2SS in for a car with a much lower monthly payment and better mpg so that I might save for a couple of years. I really do miss that Camaro...

05-10-2011, 01:35 PM	#6
mondain Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 298	Yes, I am. Already have a deposit at a local dealer to hold a spot in line. But I will use another dealer if this one does not honor supplier pricing.

05-10-2011, 01:43 PM	#9
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	I am ready to buy. Cash. Only two issues I have about timing 1)Automatic coming 2)Might the 6 month wait from January 2012 to August 2012 be worth the wait to get a 2013 Model. Hell, back in the 60's, the 1969 and 1970 were the top years for Camaro. They never repeated during my lifetime. So, 2012 / 2012 could be a rare event for such a vehicle. The ponycar wars may be short lived due to govt regulation, gas prices.

05-10-2011, 01:48 PM	#11
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I'm in the "I couldn't care less about the ZL1" group. If I was going to drop $50+ grand on a car... It sure as hell wouldn't be a Camaro. Don't get me wrong, I love my car but not for that kind of money.

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