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Originally Posted by stovt001
I see your point, and it is valid, but there are a few other things to consider:
1) The G8 is a full-size car with the same underpinnings as the Camaro. So most of the components are the same, but you're paying for more space and comfort. Auto AC, auto tranny, and upgraded sound come standard on the G8 GT. I'd be surprised to see any of those as standard on the Camaro. So while the Camaro may perform better, the G8 is more spacious and luxurious, balancing out the costs. Also, it costs more to ship a G8 from Oz than a Camaro from Canada (in reference to the US market at least).
2) Pontiacs are always at a higher price point than Chevys. Chevy is always the cost leader, and then there is the middle rung of Buick/Pontiac/GMC, and Saturn. Again, see the features list advantage the G8 has.
3) As far as pricing it with the Mustang, yes it may have about 100 hp more, but the fact remains these cars will still be cross shopped, and while they can justify a bit of a premium for the Camaro, they still have to be pretty close.
4) The last and final point: Under $30K is a very, very big barrier. Many magazines that do awards or comparisons using price points use $30K as a division price. So magazine X does a list of best cars for under $30K and best cars for over $30K, the Camaro could be compared to entry level cars from $10K up or BMWs, Mercs, Audis, Caddys, and all the other $30K plus cars. It is also a psychological point for the consumer. Prices that start with a 2 are much better than those that start with a 3. GM could have easily justified a mid $30Ks price point for the G8 GT, but they took the hit on the margin to get it under that magic point.
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Good points as well..I have not had the luxury of driving the G8 yet, so I can't speak first hand for some of the perks it may have.
As many have stated, and hope the base V8 is pushing approx. 29k. Of course this is what I would love to see..hell I just finished up college, and the camaro has been my dream vehicle since birth. Of course, along with that comes the thought that the camaro is WORTH more than the competition, and yes I am aware of the Lutz's comments..GM has put passion into this vehicle...so maybe I am just hoping for the worst and in September it will be an early christmas present...who knows.. If I can walk with a fully loaded V8 (I dont plan on touching the top dog), but the next trim down..at less than 35k....I may be the happiest man on the planet...
excluding the man married to Heidi Klum...thats one lucky sum biatch.