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GothamCamaro · 03-14-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by byebyeImports

Interesting. My initial thought, i mean with all the excitement going around, was that everyone sounded like they must have it right away, that everyone was going to get some "unofficial waiting list." I still really am excited and have not thought of waiting. I probably should wait considering my down payment, by the time release date comes, will probably not have accumulated perhaps even half the total cost.
Anyone not planning to put down much for a down payment?

You're right byebyeImports it was like that for me at first but one never knows what things are like a year into the future with finances. I originally had in mind to have $15,000 as a down payment but had to direct some funds out. So while the madness happens the first couple months of the Camaro release I'll save up a little more money and bring my beast home just before Summer.

VTXrider · 03-14-2008, 03:26 PM

Current lease ends May of '09 so what ever is the best model I can order at that time is what I am getting. I am told they will extend up to 6 months with the current contract if I have an order contract with GM, 3 months without an order. Other time periods will depend on market conditions but the dealer tells me usually outside of these terms they hit you so thats when I am buying.

*radz28* · 03-14-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

ill have bout 30k+ for a down. prolly not gonna end up selling my caddy too

I'm working for about half that amount. I'm contemplating selling my 4th Gen. so I can pay off some bills and save for a 2010-2011 model. I hate to be without it, but admittedly, I loved the 5th Gen. the first time I saw it; that wasn't the case for either of the 4th Gens. I've had. I still love my '02, almost more than anything, but the new one is way more car than this one started out as.

Urthman · 03-14-2008, 04:42 PM

I'll be waiting as long as it takes me to save up enough to afford one.

smokn' · 03-14-2008, 04:57 PM

you def won't see me driving no v6! i would really like an ss. it kills me cuz my dad is offering to buy me either an 06 goat or a camaro if i want to wait (hallelujah!). so...goat now, camaro tomorrow. i know i sound crazy, but i'm tired of driving out of date tech. i just finally stepped out of my 89 silverado with 250,000 and now i'm in a 95. man, i just get sick of that truck suspension, don't get me wrong, i love trucks, but i also love cornering

please no hate messages about how i have one being bought for me...trust me, i'm plenty thankful and know how blessed i am. lol

Phantasm · 03-14-2008, 06:05 PM

But at or near the time of launch, don't you think there will at least be some indications of higher models? When I got my GTO I almost waited because a 'Judge' was purported to be on the horizon. It obviously never materialized for some reason (I think because Pontiac could see that the current model was only going to be produced for three years due to some regulation or another), but the rumors were there.

bcannan354 · 03-14-2008, 07:33 PM

I am thinking about buying the 400+ HP model that is released in March 09, and then wait to see what comes out after. If they release a SS/RS/Z28, I can always trade it in.

bsmithinc · 03-14-2008, 08:59 PM

I'm deciding between the SS and the Z28, I just hope the wait isn't too inconvenient. There's just something about being the first guy on the block, or in town for that matter, with the sweetest ride.

*KILLER74Z28* · 03-15-2008, 01:20 AM

Waiting...

EllwynX · 03-15-2008, 02:38 PM

Waited long enough... 400hp is more than enough power for me.

I'm expecting to have about $15,000 to put down.

Jose_The_Great_Cuervo · 03-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Man, I was seriously thinking on getting an 01' Firebird conv. but I think I'll just hold out for the v8 Camaro conv. The sad part is that I'll have to wait probably near 2010 since the convertible is coming out a bit later.

Man, I hope the mpg is not bad though. The firebird's mpg is 14/21. Yall think the v8 Camaro is gonna be better or worse?

2010_5thgen · 03-15-2008, 02:58 PM

i dont want to wait for the High Po. version but i dont want a v6. ill probably settle with whatever v8 model comes first. ive waited ...well.....just as long as everyone else and im tired of not having a fast car.

GothamCamaro · 03-15-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose_The_Great_Cuervo

Man, I was seriously thinking on getting an 01' Firebird conv. but I think I'll just hold out for the v8 Camaro conv. The sad part is that I'll have to wait probably near 2010 since the convertible is coming out a bit later.

Man, I hope the mpg is not bad though. The firebird's mpg is 14/21. Yall think the v8 Camaro is gonna be better or worse?

Yup Jose, the v8 Camaro will definately be way better than 14/21, you're gonna bang your head if you decide on the firebird instead. :bangdesk:

kinyu · 03-15-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LDiablo

-- GM is good at stringing out the good stuff (Solstice/Sky came out and then later came the GXP/Redline hi-po versions); hardtop Camaro in year one, convertible in year two

Not to mention:
First year they reintroduced the z06 in 2001. It came with 385 horse then in 2002 was bumped to 405.
The GTO, which was reintroduced with 350hp then 400 the next year.
The SSR was introduced the same way as the gto, 350 hp to 400 the next year.
That's just off the top of my head.

03-14-2008, 08:59 PM	#36
bsmithinc Drives: 98' s-10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 37	I'm deciding between the SS and the Z28, I just hope the wait isn't too inconvenient. There's just something about being the first guy on the block, or in town for that matter, with the sweetest ride. __________________ "I got ported aluminum heads, I'm hella fast Your Ford's in my rearview, I'm seein checker flags...." Last edited by bsmithinc; 03-14-2008 at 10:31 PM.

03-15-2008, 01:20 AM	#37
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Waiting... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

03-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#40
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	i dont want to wait for the High Po. version but i dont want a v6. ill probably settle with whatever v8 model comes first. ive waited ...well.....just as long as everyone else and im tired of not having a fast car. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

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03-14-2008, 03:26 PM	#30
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 817	Current lease ends May of '09 so what ever is the best model I can order at that time is what I am getting. I am told they will extend up to 6 months with the current contract if I have an order contract with GM, 3 months without an order. Other time periods will depend on market conditions but the dealer tells me usually outside of these terms they hit you so thats when I am buying.

03-14-2008, 04:42 PM	#32
Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	I'll be waiting as long as it takes me to save up enough to afford one.

03-14-2008, 04:57 PM	#33
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	you def won't see me driving no v6! i would really like an ss. it kills me cuz my dad is offering to buy me either an 06 goat or a camaro if i want to wait (hallelujah!). so...goat now, camaro tomorrow. i know i sound crazy, but i'm tired of driving out of date tech. i just finally stepped out of my 89 silverado with 250,000 and now i'm in a 95. man, i just get sick of that truck suspension, don't get me wrong, i love trucks, but i also love cornering please no hate messages about how i have one being bought for me...trust me, i'm plenty thankful and know how blessed i am. lol

03-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#34
Phantasm Drives: 2004 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 59	But at or near the time of launch, don't you think there will at least be some indications of higher models? When I got my GTO I almost waited because a 'Judge' was purported to be on the horizon. It obviously never materialized for some reason (I think because Pontiac could see that the current model was only going to be produced for three years due to some regulation or another), but the rumors were there.

03-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#35
bcannan354 Drives: 1968 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naples,Florida Posts: 184	I am thinking about buying the 400+ HP model that is released in March 09, and then wait to see what comes out after. If they release a SS/RS/Z28, I can always trade it in.

03-15-2008, 02:38 PM	#38
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	Waited long enough... 400hp is more than enough power for me. I'm expecting to have about $15,000 to put down.

03-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#39
Jose_The_Great_Cuervo Drives: Purple/Pink Ford Escort Lx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 65	Man, I was seriously thinking on getting an 01' Firebird conv. but I think I'll just hold out for the v8 Camaro conv. The sad part is that I'll have to wait probably near 2010 since the convertible is coming out a bit later. Man, I hope the mpg is not bad though. The firebird's mpg is 14/21. Yall think the v8 Camaro is gonna be better or worse?