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SilverTurtle · 10-06-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

starting prices for each model... on a hunch:

base - $23k
300hp V6 - $26k
SS - $28k
Z28 - $38k*

*should be noted that this car will probably have very few options available, as it will be fully loaded and only things like 5.1 surround, seating upgrade, wheels upgrades and stripes/colors will be extra charge.

this was my guess on 07-13-2008... and some information has been confirmed since then, so I'd like to revise my guess:

base LT- $24,000
fully loaded RS/LT - $28,500
base SS - $30,000
fully loaded RS/2SS - $36,995

Tom Henry Racing Bumblebee package - "more than you can afford, pal... little weasel racing"
:rofl:
sorry, had to throw in that "fast and furious" quote

SilverTurtle · 10-06-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Assumming GM sticks to the original Z28 heritage...

As much as I want a Z28... I'd buy the ZL1 with the LSA or LS9 in a second.

what if SLP offered a supercharged ZL package like they about to offer on the Firehawk G8s? maybe call it a ZL600? would you buy that?

EllwynX · 10-06-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I really doubt you will get a loaded SS for under 36k .. probably a little higher. Look at the performance you are getting. It is between the GT and the GT500 so I feel it will be priced in between them. Mark my words .. when the GT is putting out more power, it will move up in the price range a bit ...

Now, do I hope that I am wrong .. hell yes .. I would love to get the SS performance for in the low 30s

Crowley

I fully expect a 'fully loaded' SS to come in around the price you're guessing. But remember that is FULLY LOADED.

Even a 'fully loaded' Mustang GT comes in at around that price... So it's neither high nor unreasonable to expect it.

Nexus6 · 10-06-2008, 06:12 PM

They couldnt make it much more than that.any higher and you are competing againt a base Vette.

headpunter · 10-06-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

what if SLP offered a supercharged ZL package like they about to offer on the Firehawk G8s? maybe call it a ZL600? would you buy that?

gotta gimme a price on slp stuff i was only a wee boy when they in thier camaro prime... i know the 4th gen guys love em, but i need a lil more info. is it possible to get my dealer to order the car thru slp? how does it work.

basicly how does getting an SLP car work?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-06-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

They couldnt make it much more than that.any higher and you are competing againt a base Vette.

GM has already stated that they are not afraid to step on the corvettes toes when it comes to horspower, i wouldn't find it hard to believe them worrying about the price getting into corvette territory. Besides, no matter how many ways you look at it, the corvette and the camaro are two completely, totally, unbelieveably different cars. The only problem GM would have with pricing is people like me, who just cant decide which one i want. Each one goes for two totally different lifestyles.

EllwynX · 10-06-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

They couldnt make it much more than that.any higher and you are competing againt a base Vette.

But not everyone wants a Corvette.

If a Camaro and Corvette were the exact same price, I'd still choose the Camaro. The Corvette has never excited me that much.

I'm not saying I think the Camaro will be that expensive. I'm just saying the 'competing with a base Vette' argument isn't always valid.

When I go for a new car I know what I want before I even leave my house. There's no shopping around different models in the same price range.

Mr_Draco · 10-08-2008, 09:14 AM

Here's the prices that I got with all the options that I want on my new SS:

2009 Mustang GT Premium - $35,445
2009 Challenger R/T J Package - $36,155

These prices make me sad, I was so hoping to get a SS2/RS for around $32k-$33k :(

Optimus Prime · 10-08-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

gotta gimme a price on slp stuff i was only a wee boy when they in thier camaro prime... i know the 4th gen guys love em, but i need a lil more info. is it possible to get my dealer to order the car thru slp? how does it work.

basicly how does getting an SLP car work?

Well, in the last couple years of the 4th gen ('01-'02), you could actually specify the SLP upgrades offered through GM right on the "Build Your Own" section of the website. Of course, they only offered certain upgrades, nothing like superchargers or any serious performance upgrades like cams, displacement, etc, but the ones they did offer came with a 3-yr/36,000-mile warranty through SLP. Last I checked, you have the option of sending the car to SLP, ordering your upgrades, and having them install it, or just have them ship your items to you and install it yourself/have your own mechanic install them.

MerlinZero · 10-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Haven't read through all the pages on the thread. But if you go and build an R/T build the SRT the 6.1L SRT Hemi is the only engine equal to the SS's 6.2L.

I'm thinking in the realm of everything. for an equal car. the 2SS will be cheaper then the SRT8 and better performance.

lalometalik · 10-08-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MerlinZero

Haven't read through all the pages on the thread. But if you go and build an R/T build the SRT the 6.1L SRT Hemi is the only engine equal to the SS's 6.2L.

I'm thinking in the realm of everything. for an equal car. the 2SS will be cheaper then the SRT8 and better performance.

and thats why i believe the Camaro will have great success.
better pricing, better car.
now im off to build an R/T

Optimus Prime · 10-08-2008, 10:59 AM

I just built an R/T, and I hit about $37k. That's with the 6M, interior illumination, uconnect package, 20-inch rims, 7-speaker BA sound package, and HID headlamps. Just about everything except the sunroof and a few minor options. Now we know the Camaro won't have a GPS system like the Challenger's, so that drops it about $1k, which makes a comparable "fully-loaded" Challenger R/T about $35k-$36k. It's nice to know the HID's on the Challenger are only a $695 option. Based on some of the option prices of the Challenger, I'd guess the RS package on the SS to be about $1000 to $1500, considering everything except the HID's, the darker taillamps, and the midnight silver wheel paint are already standard.

Black5thgen · 10-08-2008, 01:48 PM

My Chally cost around 35,000 when I built it. I expect my SS to be about the same. We have the Corvette to thank for the Camaro performance and cost. The GT500 and SRT-8 use specially prepped engines and that's why they cost so much. Where else can you find the SC 5.4 other than the GT500? Nowhere. Where can you find the 6.1 Hemi? Limited production high end sedans. Where can you find the LS3? In 40,000 base model corvettes. The LS3 is the bread and butter performance V8 at GM just like the 3V 4.6 and 5.7 Hemi. Gotta love GM

10-08-2008, 10:59 AM	#54
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I just built an R/T, and I hit about $37k. That's with the 6M, interior illumination, uconnect package, 20-inch rims, 7-speaker BA sound package, and HID headlamps. Just about everything except the sunroof and a few minor options. Now we know the Camaro won't have a GPS system like the Challenger's, so that drops it about $1k, which makes a comparable "fully-loaded" Challenger R/T about $35k-$36k. It's nice to know the HID's on the Challenger are only a $695 option. Based on some of the option prices of the Challenger, I'd guess the RS package on the SS to be about $1000 to $1500, considering everything except the HID's, the darker taillamps, and the midnight silver wheel paint are already standard. __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

10-08-2008, 01:48 PM	#55
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	My Chally cost around 35,000 when I built it. I expect my SS to be about the same. We have the Corvette to thank for the Camaro performance and cost. The GT500 and SRT-8 use specially prepped engines and that's why they cost so much. Where else can you find the SC 5.4 other than the GT500? Nowhere. Where can you find the 6.1 Hemi? Limited production high end sedans. Where can you find the LS3? In 40,000 base model corvettes. The LS3 is the bread and butter performance V8 at GM just like the 3V 4.6 and 5.7 Hemi. Gotta love GM Last edited by Black5thgen; 10-08-2008 at 02:03 PM.

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10-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#46
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	They couldnt make it much more than that.any higher and you are competing againt a base Vette.

10-08-2008, 09:14 AM	#50
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Here's the prices that I got with all the options that I want on my new SS: 2009 Mustang GT Premium - $35,445 2009 Challenger R/T J Package - $36,155 These prices make me sad, I was so hoping to get a SS2/RS for around $32k-$33k :(

10-08-2008, 09:30 AM	#52
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	Haven't read through all the pages on the thread. But if you go and build an R/T build the SRT the 6.1L SRT Hemi is the only engine equal to the SS's 6.2L. I'm thinking in the realm of everything. for an equal car. the 2SS will be cheaper then the SRT8 and better performance.