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DRKS1D3 · 03-28-2013, 06:27 AM

At first, I was thinking the Z-28 may be in the $50k price range, but then GM said it would be above the ZL1 in the "Camaro Tier". Some are speculating a $70-75k price tag on this thing. I just think that's too much for a Camaro. Don't get me wrong, this thing looks BAD

, but it's a stripped down track car. No AC, one speaker and other amentities are minimal at best. I mean, the original Z-28's in the 60's were basically the same thing, but when you could buy a new car off the showroom floor for $3,000, GM didn't price the Z-28 at $12,000. I hope GM doesn't price this beast out of the stratosphere. For that price, I'd buy a ZL1 and save some cash.

LoneCynic · 03-28-2013, 06:54 AM

Yeah, my hopes were pretty much slain the moment I read that it would be in that range. There's no way possible I could swing that, not in time to even get a 2015. So, I suppose it is off to plan B, which is a 1LE, which is looking ever more the bargain now.

Wizard1183 · 03-28-2013, 06:55 AM

It'll be high. I thought no way it's more than a ZL-1 since its stripped. But since only a handful of ppl will buy them the price will be gouged along with your eyeballs. If they made it 45k, a LOT would be sold. But gov motors doesn't want a ton of these on the road. Some will become garage queens, some racers and a very small percent will be daily drivers. Kind of like those that ride a chopper motorcycle. It's not made for everyone.

stikSS · 03-28-2013, 07:01 AM

I'm trying to feel way around the Camaro landscape and I can't come up with a anything as to why the Z28 will be so much more expensive..... considering over the last few years GM has tried to provide the best for less which is what they've done.

ZL-1 is a beast of a car and with a mid to high 50 price is very good in my opinion, and the 1LE is the same for it's price.... so why does the Z need to be so high? It's not like it's all new from the ground up. The only thing I can figure is there is alot more to this car that hasn't been told yet... obviously we can see whats there, but there has to be more for it carry a 70k sticker.

DRKS1D3 · 03-28-2013, 07:05 AM

I'm coming to the conclusion that this car is going to be like the Cobra-R in 2000 from Ford. Limited production, expensive, not your everyday driver, track car.

What do you think?

StephenS_84 · 03-28-2013, 07:06 AM

Where is your proof? Or is this just your opinion on what the price tag will be?

nyrfan · 03-28-2013, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

I'm coming to the conclusion that this car is going to be like the Cobra-R in 2000 from Ford. Limited production, expensive, not your everyday driver, track car.

What do you think?

That is exactly what I think.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

DRKS1D3 · 03-28-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenS_84

Where is your proof? Or is this just your opinion on what the price tag will be?

GM already said it WILL be the top-tier Camaro (above the $60k ZL1).

rayhawk · 03-28-2013, 07:07 AM

If the carbon brakes are standard, then I think it will start at about $65-70k, maybe more. They are targeting a very limited market with this car, even smaller than the ZL1. I think of it more like a halo car for the Camaro brand. The ZL1 is definitely going to be the better street car IMO.

2010_5thgen · 03-28-2013, 07:15 AM

this car is meant to compete with the BOSS 302 right? I really hope its not over zl1 price.....but it sounds like gm is planning on it by saying its top dog and better than the zl1. the ole, less is more thing.

DRKS1D3 · 03-28-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

this car is meant to compete with the BOSS 302 right? I really hope its not over zl1 price.....but it sounds like gm is planning on it by saying its top dog and better than the zl1. the ole, less is more thing.

It was speculation that it would be made to compete with the BOSS (as well it should have been). With the LS7, ceramic brakes and other goodies, I simply think GM put this into an exclusive, expensive, very limited, class of its own.

joeybsyc · 03-28-2013, 07:32 AM

When they were introducing it at the unveil and saying how it was much lighter, and 3 seconds quicker than the ZL1... Well that wasn't because they were planning to sell it for less than the ZL1. Just saying. 75k isn't even gonna be enough to buy the first ones to hit showrooms.

Mikes SS · 03-28-2013, 07:38 AM

Well all those nutjobs got what they wanted!! I am really disappointed, because I am one of those, I kept saying that if they put the LS7 in the Camaro it would cost ZL1 money and everyone scoffed!! If they really wanted it to be true to heritage, they would have built a motor for it, and engine no bigger than a 5.7L..again you guys will say hey that costs money to do that, but what are you paying for now? How much money do you think went into the development of this car to begin with!!?? I am sad that I waited so long and had hope, but I will never be able to sit in one let alone purchase one. I will have better luck finding a '68 Z/28 and restoring that, or hell even buying a body in white and starting from scratch...well wait a minute I can't do that because it would be illegal to drive on the street, even to go to a car show! The thing is, all those Damn over stock LS7's are sitting in a warhouse and they had to go into something and GM knew that, if my opinion were worth a crap, and they really wanted to use the LS7 all along, they should have started with the 1SS/1LE and added the LS7. They went all out to put this thing out of the hands of many buyers and that sucks. Am I whining? Of course, but I don't need carbon ceramic brakes and improved ground effects to 210MPH and shell out 60K just to have some fun around a track 2-3 times a year. Very sad day, sorry had to get it out.

gm_joe · 03-28-2013, 07:43 AM

If this car is priced at $75k, then GM will disapoint many camaro followers. people have been anticipating the return of the Z/28 badge since the camaro was reintroduced. Personally, I was thinking that GM would use the Z/28 to fill the $18k gap between the 1LE and ZL1. If that happens, they will sell a lot of cars.

03-28-2013, 06:27 AM	#1
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Upwards of $75k for the Z-28??? At first, I was thinking the Z-28 may be in the $50k price range, but then GM said it would be above the ZL1 in the "Camaro Tier". Some are speculating a $70-75k price tag on this thing. I just think that's too much for a Camaro. Don't get me wrong, this thing looks BAD , but it's a stripped down track car. No AC, one speaker and other amentities are minimal at best. I mean, the original Z-28's in the 60's were basically the same thing, but when you could buy a new car off the showroom floor for $3,000, GM didn't price the Z-28 at $12,000. I hope GM doesn't price this beast out of the stratosphere. For that price, I'd buy a ZL1 and save some cash. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

03-28-2013, 06:55 AM	#3
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,231	It'll be high. I thought no way it's more than a ZL-1 since its stripped. But since only a handful of ppl will buy them the price will be gouged along with your eyeballs. If they made it 45k, a LOT would be sold. But gov motors doesn't want a ton of these on the road. Some will become garage queens, some racers and a very small percent will be daily drivers. Kind of like those that ride a chopper motorcycle. It's not made for everyone. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

03-28-2013, 07:01 AM	#4
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I'm trying to feel way around the Camaro landscape and I can't come up with a anything as to why the Z28 will be so much more expensive..... considering over the last few years GM has tried to provide the best for less which is what they've done. ZL-1 is a beast of a car and with a mid to high 50 price is very good in my opinion, and the 1LE is the same for it's price.... so why does the Z need to be so high? It's not like it's all new from the ground up. The only thing I can figure is there is alot more to this car that hasn't been told yet... obviously we can see whats there, but there has to be more for it carry a 70k sticker. __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

03-28-2013, 07:05 AM	#5
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I'm coming to the conclusion that this car is going to be like the Cobra-R in 2000 from Ford. Limited production, expensive, not your everyday driver, track car. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

03-28-2013, 07:07 AM	#9
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	If the carbon brakes are standard, then I think it will start at about $65-70k, maybe more. They are targeting a very limited market with this car, even smaller than the ZL1. I think of it more like a halo car for the Camaro brand. The ZL1 is definitely going to be the better street car IMO. __________________

03-28-2013, 06:54 AM	#2
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	Yeah, my hopes were pretty much slain the moment I read that it would be in that range. There's no way possible I could swing that, not in time to even get a 2015. So, I suppose it is off to plan B, which is a 1LE, which is looking ever more the bargain now.

03-28-2013, 07:06 AM	#6
StephenS_84 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 972	Where is your proof? Or is this just your opinion on what the price tag will be?

03-28-2013, 07:15 AM	#10
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	this car is meant to compete with the BOSS 302 right? I really hope its not over zl1 price.....but it sounds like gm is planning on it by saying its top dog and better than the zl1. the ole, less is more thing. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-28-2013, 07:32 AM	#12
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	When they were introducing it at the unveil and saying how it was much lighter, and 3 seconds quicker than the ZL1... Well that wasn't because they were planning to sell it for less than the ZL1. Just saying. 75k isn't even gonna be enough to buy the first ones to hit showrooms. __________________

03-28-2013, 07:38 AM	#13
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	Well all those nutjobs got what they wanted!! I am really disappointed, because I am one of those, I kept saying that if they put the LS7 in the Camaro it would cost ZL1 money and everyone scoffed!! If they really wanted it to be true to heritage, they would have built a motor for it, and engine no bigger than a 5.7L..again you guys will say hey that costs money to do that, but what are you paying for now? How much money do you think went into the development of this car to begin with!!?? I am sad that I waited so long and had hope, but I will never be able to sit in one let alone purchase one. I will have better luck finding a '68 Z/28 and restoring that, or hell even buying a body in white and starting from scratch...well wait a minute I can't do that because it would be illegal to drive on the street, even to go to a car show! The thing is, all those Damn over stock LS7's are sitting in a warhouse and they had to go into something and GM knew that, if my opinion were worth a crap, and they really wanted to use the LS7 all along, they should have started with the 1SS/1LE and added the LS7. They went all out to put this thing out of the hands of many buyers and that sucks. Am I whining? Of course, but I don't need carbon ceramic brakes and improved ground effects to 210MPH and shell out 60K just to have some fun around a track 2-3 times a year. Very sad day, sorry had to get it out.

03-28-2013, 07:43 AM	#14
gm_joe Drives: 2002 Pontiac GP 40th GTP, 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 172 View My Garage	If this car is priced at $75k, then GM will disapoint many camaro followers. people have been anticipating the return of the Z/28 badge since the camaro was reintroduced. Personally, I was thinking that GM would use the Z/28 to fill the $18k gap between the 1LE and ZL1. If that happens, they will sell a lot of cars.