2010 Camaro sold out in Japan already - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tran · 08-18-2009, 05:54 PM

As reported (and seen) earlier, the 2010 Camaro is bound for the Japanese market as well.

Ahead of actual deliveries, GM's Japan arm -- the General Motors Asia Pacific (Japan) is reporting that it has already sold more than 120 orders.. which is more than it's allotment (120) of Camaros for the year! GMAP spokesman Michihiro Yamamori confirmed the orders. Final prices will not be announced until October, but according to Edmunds, the Camaro should arrive in Japan in both V6 and V8 versions, with pricing likely to be the equivalent of $45,325 to $56,390.

It seems that the Camaro is selling out in whatever market it's being introduced to, whether that be the US or abroad. Proof that the design of the new Camaro is truly universally appealing, regardless of culture or geography. Go GM go Camaro!!

Says edmunds:

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Many of the orders are reportedly from men in their 30s and 40s who haven't been put off by GM's June 1 bankruptcy filing.

Along with the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang, the Camaro has long had a strong cult following on Japan's roads. Owners love the power, speed and style of American muscle cars and the strong visual statement they make.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-18-2009, 05:56 PM

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Along with the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang, the Camaro has long had a strong cult following on Japan's roads. Owners love the power, speed and style of American muscle cars and the strong visual statement they make.

Kinda makes you wonder why they build boring, bland, blahmobiles like the camry and accord.

ljustin293 · 08-18-2009, 05:57 PM

very cool!! thanks Tran

slick rick · 08-18-2009, 05:58 PM

TJ91 · 08-18-2009, 05:59 PM

nice

Moorepheus · 08-18-2009, 06:11 PM

it was only 120 cars...come on.....how many drivers over there and only 120 cars....

J3ffZ28 · 08-18-2009, 06:14 PM

WOOO! camaro FTW!

Tran · 08-18-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Moorepheus

it was only 120 cars...come on.....how many drivers over there and only 120 cars....

The point isn't the raw # that GM has sold there, but that there is demand in asian markets among asian drivers and that they have sold out whatever allotment they already have for the upcoming year.

Bumblebee10 · 08-18-2009, 06:21 PM

Yes, I guess with a country of 127,000,000 people, you better sell 120 camaro's. It's no big story then.

Moorepheus · 08-18-2009, 06:21 PM

yea, I know, I am glad its only 120....if it were more, would it not take away from what they have to sell to us?

FenwickHockey65 · 08-18-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Moorepheus

it was only 120 cars...come on.....how many drivers over there and only 120 cars....

It's only 120 cars because that's all Japan will allow GM to export.

Chemical · 08-18-2009, 06:32 PM

Hardly surprising news, but good none-the-less.

aldaran · 08-18-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It's only 120 cars because that's all Japan will allow GM to export.

Exactly. Being able to sell out the allotment before year end shows great interest.

Cessna510 · 08-18-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aldaran

Exactly. Being able to sell out the allotment before year end shows great interest.

Might not be a huge number, but they sold everything they had...will have

Revo1 · 08-18-2009, 07:07 PM

drtwo · 08-18-2009, 07:43 PM

Interesting fact: When the P.O.S. PT cruiser came out, people were paying $7000 over MSRP. People also paid a hundred bucks for a beanie baby and $300 for a cabbage patch kid. Everyone wants to be the first to have it, but in 6 months every one that wants one will have one and only the true enthusiasts will appreciate this Camaro....

camero · 08-18-2009, 08:24 PM

the Mustang has been selling pretty well for many years and not "everyone that wants one has one" nor is it only "appreciated by enthusiasts". I don't know where you get those ideas about the Camaro but since it's so much cooler than the Mustang I don't think it would be a passing fad either. Obviously it won't always sell for $5K - $10K over sticker though.

*The_Blur* · 08-18-2009, 09:26 PM

It will be interesting to see the Camaro beat some of those JDM products at the track. I wonder what those Japanese drifters will do with the Camaro.

Andro · 08-18-2009, 11:34 PM

Cool

Blacc Mamba · 08-18-2009, 11:35 PM

American Muscle Drifting!!!!!

"prima"Donna · 08-19-2009, 12:45 AM

ROCK ON, GM!!!!!!!!!!!...

Travis64 · 08-19-2009, 01:00 AM

bigger story if they could not sell 120 cars in japan

take this off the front page

JDBeck23 · 08-19-2009, 02:16 AM

im not surprised at all that they've sold 120 camaros already. Im in Japan right now for work, I spend about 6 months out of the year over here... I can tell you there's alot of Japanese that love big V-8 muscle just like we do, but over here, they pay a HUGE amount of money each year just to own a car due to taxes and safety inspections. The taxes go up astronomically based on the size of the car and especially the size of the engine. Trust me when I tell you that the guys that can afford to buy and pay for the taxes on a Camaro or a Corvette in Japan are FILTHY RICH compared to the average Japanese person!

Wolverine · 08-19-2009, 02:27 AM

More pics in Japan...

Punk_rider · 08-19-2009, 03:00 AM

right or left hand drive?

08-18-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
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08-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#9
Bumblebee10 Bumblebee10 Drives: 2011 2LT Red Jewel RS Automatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes,Fl Posts: 101 View My Garage	Yes, I guess with a country of 127,000,000 people, you better sell 120 camaro's. It's no big story then. __________________

08-18-2009, 07:07 PM	#15
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08-18-2009, 07:43 PM	#16
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 591 View My Garage	Interesting fact: When the P.O.S. PT cruiser came out, people were paying $7000 over MSRP. People also paid a hundred bucks for a beanie baby and $300 for a cabbage patch kid. Everyone wants to be the first to have it, but in 6 months every one that wants one will have one and only the true enthusiasts will appreciate this Camaro.... __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

08-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#17
camero Drives: IOM V6 RS 38808 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.Detroit, Ontario Posts: 772	the Mustang has been selling pretty well for many years and not "everyone that wants one has one" nor is it only "appreciated by enthusiasts". I don't know where you get those ideas about the Camaro but since it's so much cooler than the Mustang I don't think it would be a passing fad either. Obviously it won't always sell for $5K - $10K over sticker though. __________________ I've known how to spell Camaro since before you were born.

08-18-2009, 05:57 PM	#3
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,092 View My Garage	very cool!! thanks Tran

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TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	nice

08-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,293 View My Garage	it was only 120 cars...come on.....how many drivers over there and only 120 cars....

08-18-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
J3ffZ28 Drives: 2010 2ss blk white stripes camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 126	WOOO! camaro FTW!

08-18-2009, 06:32 PM	#12
Chemical Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 717	Hardly surprising news, but good none-the-less.

08-18-2009, 09:26 PM	#18
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	It will be interesting to see the Camaro beat some of those JDM products at the track. I wonder what those Japanese drifters will do with the Camaro. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

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08-19-2009, 01:00 AM	#22
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 704	bigger story if they could not sell 120 cars in japan take this off the front page

08-19-2009, 02:16 AM	#23
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 878	im not surprised at all that they've sold 120 camaros already. Im in Japan right now for work, I spend about 6 months out of the year over here... I can tell you there's alot of Japanese that love big V-8 muscle just like we do, but over here, they pay a HUGE amount of money each year just to own a car due to taxes and safety inspections. The taxes go up astronomically based on the size of the car and especially the size of the engine. Trust me when I tell you that the guys that can afford to buy and pay for the taxes on a Camaro or a Corvette in Japan are FILTHY RICH compared to the average Japanese person! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

08-19-2009, 02:27 AM	#24
Wolverine Drives: RX-8 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind you! Posts: 438 View My Garage	More pics in Japan... __________________

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