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the_saint · 07-27-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

If the RS SS is a dime more than $30k, I will be very disappointed. That is a psychological barrier that GM cannot cross. The RS SS represents a low-to-mid-level SS. That would place the tricked out SS around $35k, allowing a base one to be as low as maybe $27k.

prepare yourself for disappointment I think the base model SS 6spd will start at 29K.. just my opinion.

pruettfan · 07-27-2008, 02:26 PM

I guarentee that RS/SS will be over 30k. My guess is the mid thirties for the RS/SS. I anticipate a tricked out RS/SS at 38k which will still be a bargin in my eyes.

As far as the dealer markups on Challangers I think this like all markups will die off soon enough. I anticipate we will see markups for the first several months on the Camaro but since they will be building 80-100k per year it is clear that the markup mania won't last long since GM will pump out as many Camaros as they possibly can.

Synergizer · 07-27-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Beelzebubba

Would'ja take a freakin' look at that?

Chrysler LLC thinks it's Honda.

Honda buyers are accustomed to the "Needless Dealer Mark Up".

Remember when they released the Integra Type R? 195 naturally aspirated horsepower out of 1.8 tiny liters......and an automatic $5,000 added on to the sticker price.

They did the same thing with the current Civic Si. At least in my market. Want a $21,000 Si? Better bring $27,000

Come to think of it, it's not the first time Chrysler dealers did this. I remember hearing about some lady who paid $35,000 for one of the first PT Cruisers.

Man I hope GM dealers don't collectively decide to screw us with their "demand" markup.

All of that and you didn't even mention the Mugen Si.

37k for a car that cost probably 10k to build. Not to mention the 29k msrp.

Dealer markups are getting crazy now. Sit down at the sale guys desk and they should ask "we have this strawberry lube and normal lube, which would you like?"

chevydude26 · 07-27-2008, 03:39 PM

the only way to avoid dealer mark-up is for chevy to build enough vehicles to satisfy demand

topgun1 · 07-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Those prices are some serious b.s.. Anyone would have to be out of their mind to pay $50K or even over $65K for a damn challenger!!! I certainly hope this doesn't happen to the Camaro--no way I could ever afford it then. Those are Vette prices.

headpunter · 07-27-2008, 04:34 PM

i was at the good guys show in Puyallup Washington this weekend, and the local dodge dealer had their Challanger there. 20k markup 65,000 for that car.

and the hoodscoops dont even work....

logance · 07-27-2008, 04:47 PM

i saw a challenger with the hemi in it and talked to the guy about the camaro he said the challenger has so many problems that he wish he waited for the camaro because he has owned camaros his whole life and thy never have glitches like the dodge does
that pumped me up on the camaro to be my first car

Yea im 15 and a 2010 camaro will be my first car

logance · 07-27-2008, 04:53 PM

any one know around the release date and price of the RS

camaro_burns_all · 07-27-2008, 06:09 PM

If you go to the off-topic section, you will see a race between gto and str-8 challenger.

*Mindz* · 07-27-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

Those prices are some serious b.s.. Anyone would have to be out of their mind to pay $50K or even over $65K for a damn challenger!!! I certainly hope this doesn't happen to the Camaro--no way I could ever afford it then. Those are Vette prices.

And for that price, people would buy the vettes instead. You can get a 2008 vette right now for 30 grand from the dealer new.

*Mindz* · 07-27-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by logance

any one know around the release date and price of the RS

The RS is just a package to be added onto an existing trim. The RS package will be available on all model camaros and will be available at launch.

nester7929 · 07-27-2008, 06:20 PM

I honestly have no idea why someone would buy the SRT-8 over the R/T. The R/T is $8,000 cheaper (assuming no mark-up), and only has 50 fewer horses. I can make an R/T faster than an SRT-8 for half the price difference.

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by logance

any one know around the release date and price of the RS

Release is set for 1st quarter of 2009. Full production is to start feb 14. Pricing is supposed to be announced in either December or January

kevin2323 · 07-27-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by big_dog

i like the older challengers...the ones before they tried to be the next camaro

but i like the sound

Before they tried to be the next camaro? LOL

The new RT is going to be 11k less than the srt8 and has only 45-50 less hp but the srt8 has 1 more rpm (8) does that matter greatly?.
That's what I am getting.

07-27-2008, 04:23 PM	#33
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07-27-2008, 02:26 PM	#30
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	I guarentee that RS/SS will be over 30k. My guess is the mid thirties for the RS/SS. I anticipate a tricked out RS/SS at 38k which will still be a bargin in my eyes. As far as the dealer markups on Challangers I think this like all markups will die off soon enough. I anticipate we will see markups for the first several months on the Camaro but since they will be building 80-100k per year it is clear that the markup mania won't last long since GM will pump out as many Camaros as they possibly can.

07-27-2008, 03:39 PM	#32
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,257	the only way to avoid dealer mark-up is for chevy to build enough vehicles to satisfy demand

07-27-2008, 04:34 PM	#34
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i was at the good guys show in Puyallup Washington this weekend, and the local dodge dealer had their Challanger there. 20k markup 65,000 for that car. and the hoodscoops dont even work....

07-27-2008, 04:47 PM	#35
logance first car = 2010 camaro Drives: 1972 ford ranger F-100 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bellingham Posts: 22	i saw a challenger with the hemi in it and talked to the guy about the camaro he said the challenger has so many problems that he wish he waited for the camaro because he has owned camaros his whole life and thy never have glitches like the dodge does that pumped me up on the camaro to be my first car Yea im 15 and a 2010 camaro will be my first car

07-27-2008, 04:53 PM	#36
logance first car = 2010 camaro Drives: 1972 ford ranger F-100 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bellingham Posts: 22	any one know around the release date and price of the RS

07-27-2008, 06:09 PM	#37
camaro_burns_all Drives: 04 Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 49	If you go to the off-topic section, you will see a race between gto and str-8 challenger.

07-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#40
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I honestly have no idea why someone would buy the SRT-8 over the R/T. The R/T is $8,000 cheaper (assuming no mark-up), and only has 50 fewer horses. I can make an R/T faster than an SRT-8 for half the price difference.