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Originally Posted by kalel
Hey all, I have been lurking for sometime now. I know that many of you don't really like newbies but I thought I would post some info that I gathered. I have seen a lot of complaints about todays price announcements. I spent a lot of time comparing with other cars and trying to compare apples to apples.
I compared a 2LT/RS package (MSRP $28780) to the following:
RX-8 GT = 238 HP, 22/25 mpg, 6 speed man, 18" wheels, leather, blue tooth
MSRP $32,218
350 Z Touring = 306 HP, 18/25 mpg, 6 speed man 18" wheels, leather
MSRP $34,750
WRX Prem (STI starts at $34,000+) = 265 HP, 5 speed man, 17" wheels, AWD
MSRP $29,368
I stopped writing down the numbers but even the Honda Accord coupe, VW R32 and Nissan Altima Coupe are more money comparably equipped.
Just thought it was interesting.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/08/a...-evolution-se/
"Recapping what we previously reported, the Evo Special Edition represents the final round of updates to the Evolution IX bodystyle. With its price set at $33,249, this new trim grade includes the aluminum roof shared with the Evo RS and MR, a new front lip extension, lightweight 17" BBS wheels finished in a "Diamond Black" look, red-stitched Recaros, and HID headlamps."
I paid $700 under that price 18 months ago... and remember, this is a car with no power seats or cruise control, pos factory am/fm cd something. It's basically a shell (with a lot of aluminum body panels) strapped to an awd platform with a turbo.
I know the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Camaro counterparts are Mustards and such, but the truth is compared to other cars in the price range, the Camaro comes out on top in quite a few categories. And in all honesty I think that the early indications are that this is going to be a pleasure to "ride and drive" car.
In a perfect world I would spend the extra cash on a Z06, but I have tried numerous times to fit the car seat in the trunk... and it just doesn't look right.
