Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
Roto-Fab
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > General Camaro Forums > 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-01-2010, 02:57 PM   #29
Viral

 
Viral's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ashburn, VA
Posts: 751
I also think last month's sales may have taken a dip because of the model year change-over as well. I run forums for the GM Lambda crossovers and have tracked sales for them for over 3 years now and each year around the time of the model year switch, there's a dip in sales. I assume it's because buyers start deciding to hold off on purchasing a 2010 when they know the 2011s will be out within a month. A VERY small percentage of regular car buyers custom order cars. They just visit the dealership and buy the one on the lot that comes closest to matching their color and option preferences. Those are the buyers that hold off purchasing a 2010 on the lot when they read or hear that the 2011s are just around the corner... and they happen to make up the bulk of all purchases.
__________________
2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ( Corsa Catback Exhaust | Vararam | VMAX TB | Custom Tune - 386HP/383TQ)
Viral is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:44 PM   #30
Char1ieone
Fear the Red Bow Tie
 
Char1ieone's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM & El Paso, TX
Posts: 1,762
Quote:
Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65 View Post
Best selling GM vehicles...

1. Chevrolet Silverado @ 30,994 units sold.
2. Chevrolet Malibu @ 20,720 units sold.
3. Chevrolet Impala @ 14,451 units sold.
4. Chevrolet Equinox @ 11,490 units sold.
5. GMC Sierra @ 11,441 units sold
6. Chevrolet Traverse @ 11,371 units sold.
7. Chevrolet Cobalt @ 10,141 units sold.
8. Chevrolet Camaro @ 7,540 units sold.
9. Chevrolet Tahoe @ 6,809 units sold.
10. Chevrolet Express @ 6,535 units sold.

Camaro's pretty far from being top-selling.
Sorry everybody, my bad.
Char1ieone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:46 PM   #31
Hot Rod
 
Drives: 99' Honda Civic
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Edgewood, MD
Posts: 72
I'm holding out buying my Camaro until it comes with 0% financing. I really hope that happens before December when Synergy Green gets discontinued.
Hot Rod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:47 PM   #32
KungFuHamster
 
KungFuHamster's Avatar
 
Drives: Black SS
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 454
Quote:
Originally Posted by Char1ieone View Post
Quite frankly if you think about, the Camaro has been doing fantastic in sales as there has really been no marketing for it all, unless you consider the Transformer movies. Analyze things okay, the new mustang has put up a deal of marketing in tv spots and magazine ads just to sell 8,900 units in June, that's just 1,400 more units than the Camaro which really has no marketing for it really. The 5th gen Camaro itself has become a pop icon within the past two years with just word of mouth and such not just with car enthusiasts and adults but children as well.

If you have child pick between a toy mustang or toy camaro they picked the Cam because of bumblebee. I know that Cam-heads are rolling their eyes cause of transformers and that's fine, but what that does is make the Camaro more apparent to the adults because of what their child likes or is interested in.

So in consideration on how little money that GM has put into marketing quite possibly their top selling vehicle, the amount of units that sold in comparison just under 1500 units from the Stang and also the huge amount of anticipation of the Z28 and convertible still to come with current sales still strong. The Camaro and GM has been a great success even with these sales, the true outlook and final comparison will probably be within 5 months of the new mustang sales to see how they slide or increase on both companies to determine a true pony car winner.
well considering how well the 2 Transformers movies did at the box office (GM "advertised" not only the Camaro, but youll see 90% of the Transformers who are also automobiles are all GM products) id say thats a hell of a commercial.

but its just GM's old formula again.

look at what Ford's doing and then try to 1 up it. its 1967 again (well technically the camaro debuted in 1966...as a 67 model). but regardless...theyre doing a throwback to the 60's just like Ford did. Almost everything Chevy did with the Camaro is a duplicate of Fords formula for success with the current Mustang. Like it was stated earlier...this is a brand new car with fresh/retro styling. its VERY eye catching and people like that. of course it will sell...its "the new thing". but nothing stays new forever.

i ask this...what do you guys honestly think GM can do to 1 up itself now? theres already talk of an interior refresh. So soon? the cars barely a year old. also, how well will this car hold up over time? ive had 3 brand new mustangs and have never had any warranty issues (including on my brand new 2005 GT that i beat the hell out of). will this new Camaro be able to make the same claim?
the looks are classic...after all it was patterned after the most beautiful camaro ever built (the first generations). but whats going to happen when people get tired of this style...when its "old" (which doesnt take long as we all know). i ask again...how will GM top this one? theyve got their work cut out for them.
KungFuHamster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:49 PM   #33
RJT-Maro
Emerald Coast Camaros
 
RJT-Maro's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Supercharged RJT SS!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Eufaula, Alabama
Posts: 2,765
Send a message via AIM to RJT-Maro
Quote:
Originally Posted by oachalon View Post
GM might actually have to spend some money marketing the car. I see the mustang commercial all the time.
It doesn't need a fancy commercial to help sales.

The Camaro sales it self. That's pretty much how it has been since it came out.

Yeah it's a couple of commercials, but the commercials it's in don't single out the Camaro they're about all of GM.
__________________
2010 Camaro SS LS3 Supercharged RJT!
Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger, ARH 1 7/8 LT Headers with 3" X-Pipe, Borla S-Type Axle-Back, DMH Low Profile Exhaust Cut-Outs, MTI Racing CAI, Stage 2 Camshaft(227/239 .614/.624) with new springs, Katech C5R Z Timing Chain, LS7 Bowtie Damper, MTI Hot Spark Plug Wires, MTI Racing Lowering Springs and Swaybars, Aluminum Oil Catch Can, 160 Degree Thermostat, MTI Tune. 554RWHP 528RWTQ Built By: MTI Racing Dyno Sheet here
RJT-Maro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:53 PM   #34
Betblak
 
Betblak's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 BlackneSS
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Maricopa AZ
Posts: 103
I'm sure the Camaro marketing dept still got a healthy paycheck so I don't get the silence either.
Betblak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 04:10 PM   #35
Char1ieone
Fear the Red Bow Tie
 
Char1ieone's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM & El Paso, TX
Posts: 1,762
They really won't need to worry about one upping themselves for quite awhile. They have the convertible coming out in late 2010 I think and the Z28 a year later and they're just adding the slight options to the new years such as the Hurst shifted and HUD to name few. Besides they are already planning it in talks of the possible 6th gen going to a different platform to reduce weight and get better fuel economy. I really dont see this generation running as long as the 4th, I would hope to think that GM learned a lesson from the 3rd and 4th gens and not have a line drag for so long. GM has plenty of options that can run for another 5 years before moving to Gen-6.
Char1ieone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 04:18 PM   #36
REAPER SS
 
REAPER SS's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 CAMARO BLK 2SS/L99
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Birmingham,Al
Posts: 453
I never understood why GM puts no marketing money into the Camaro. IMO I still say the demise of the 4th gen came from no marketing. The 5th gen is a hit from all corners and has attracted people who never thought about a Camaro before but, I think Chevy can sell alot more if they did marketing. I never been a ford man but one thing I can say for them is that they spend money on mustang marketing and always have.
REAPER SS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 05:24 PM   #37
Frank in MD
Raining Blood
 
Frank in MD's Avatar
 
Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: facebook
Posts: 2,683
Quote:
Originally Posted by BacktoGM View Post
Its interesting that ALL the car mags decided to compare the 2011 Mustang with the 2010 Camaro. Why didn't they wait to compare model years? Then they could have displayed the better HP numbers of the 2011 Camaro. (as well HUD...)
B/c aside from HUD on 2LT and 2SS there is no difference between 10's and 11's. The V6 didn't get a new engine, it just got certified. The V6 was always producing 312 @ the crank.
Frank in MD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 06:00 PM   #38
AZCamaroFan
Camaro6 2016-2018
 
AZCamaroFan's Avatar
 
Drives: sometimes
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 18,449
I've seen 3 different Challenger commercials in the past couple of weeks.
Still no Camaro commercials.
I'm seeing 2010 V6 mustang's advertised locally for $15,000.
must-nag fans:"yeaaaah we win."
um yeah, you gave cars away.
AZCamaroFan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 06:15 PM   #39
Angrybird 12
7 year Cancer Survivor!
 
Angrybird 12's Avatar
 
Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 21,547
Well being every time I go somewhere people are pointing, waving, giving thumbs up towards the Camaro, I doubt they really need any advertizing yet...I can't count also how many times I have seen a small boy saying something to their mom or dad while pointing at our car... Also i know of at least 5 people telling me this week that the Camaro is going to be ther next car...
Advertizing? well owners do more advertizing just by driving these dream machines....
__________________
Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE...
The Bird is the word!
Angrybird 12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 06:26 PM   #40
gatortalk
UFchamps08
 
Drives: 99 Chevy Z71, '10 IOM SS, '67 coupe
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
Posts: 187
Personally I like the Challenger commercial, the whole July 4th theme was pretty cool....
Agree, wish GM would market the Camaro a little more...
gatortalk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 07:14 PM   #41
mulehead7
stubborn as a ...
 
mulehead7's Avatar
 
Drives: '94 Trans Am
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: K.C. MO
Posts: 464
GM's bread and butter has always been their trucks and SUVs. Face it, the Camaro is a niche car and they will keep making them as long as it is a profitable unit. Today's business model requires a demand and a shorter shelf life. If the demand for the Camaro starts to wane it won't be a hard decision to stop making them. I love all of the muscle cars but I can't buy a new one every year. Supply and demand. Keep cost low to keep profits high. I for one will be worried when GM has to saturate the airwaves with Camaro ads. Ford had to in order to reclaim some market share and refocus buyer's attention on their "new" product. If GM is forced to spend $ on Camaro marketing and it fails, then what? I do agree that Chevys website should be updated. Today's car buying public wants info now and are less likely to start their shopping in a dealership. They are online.
__________________

mulehead7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 07:22 PM   #42
sangerbanger58

 
sangerbanger58's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sanger,CA
Posts: 1,834
nice and to think that 1 of those 2010 Camaro's was mine
sangerbanger58 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New Camaro Exterior and Interior Stainless Steel Trim Parts from RPI Designs! RPI Designs Exterior Parts & Accessories 30 02-20-2013 03:23 PM
GM OCTOBER SALES UP 4%, 177,603 UNITS SOLD FenwickHockey65 General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 20 11-06-2009 01:49 AM
The DEFINITIVE EXPLANATION OF CAMARO SUSPENSION, ISSUES, AND UPGRADES Info@PeddersUSA.com Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 106 10-19-2009 06:08 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.