[Matster]

I'm sure this has been pointed out before but if so I'll throw it in again as my 2 cents worth.

Here is the problem as I see it and this is based on a Canadian perspective and pricing.

A Cobra GT 500 pretty much load up runs anywhere from 65K - 75K CAD. Logic would say that for the same hp in the Camaro (Z28) the price range is most likely going to be close. So then the question the consumer has gotta be ask his/herself is do I buy a Z28 or an entry level Vette? From GM's side of things I'm sure that a Camaro and a Vette in the same price range is gonna cause some infighting.

So let say for arguement sake the Z28 gets the green light, how many of you are willing to pay 60K USD?
Yes there are those of US that would jump on it with both feet, but we are the minority. Don't misunderstand me, I want a Z28 with 550hp and am willing(within reason) to pay the price but right now GM has to be looking at the bottom line and what they can and can't sell in mass numbers. If they had labelled the SS the Z28 instead, would we even be having this conversation?

As for the whole logic behind the SS, "in keeping with other GM vehicle lines" well that is just crap. I can hardly wait for the Corvette SS, NOT! So why would anyone who understands the Camaro culture think that this would be OK? Tell me that it is in keeping with the original 1st gen and I can buy that, tradition, heritage, that's cool. Anything else and you are just out of touch with your customer and truly don't understand that the Camaro isn't just another car, it is a legacy with deep rooted heritage.

As for me, I am going with the SS and will void my warrantee in order to get the 550hp....unless GM offers a package from the factory, nudge, nudge.