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ROD1 · 11-24-2009, 07:47 AM

Yeha that is pure BS. Does Australia have huge import fees?

GNVenom · 11-24-2009, 08:14 AM

Actually it does make sense. Think of the cost of re-tooling the dash panels, motor mounts, belt routing to accommodate the steering shaft location, re-tooling headers and other hoses and lines, re-engineering the exhaust system to match the re-engineered headers, and so on. Even the power seats have different controls, right vs. left. Throttle pedals, clutch setup, the list goes on and on. And that's to be able to sell a mere handful of cars compared to the thousands of them which are sold here.

I'd guess the profit margin is even less for a modded car than it is here.

coolman · 11-24-2009, 08:21 AM

Wow, $36,000 really seems like a deal now. Better stick with holden.

THUMPER20X · 11-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Ill sell you mine for 55k shipped. holy ripoff.

Danny5 · 11-24-2009, 09:58 AM

All I can say is pay back is a bitch!

For almost 10 years, Australia got to play with the WRX and the EVO while us enthusiasts in the States had to drool from a distance. Now its our turn to show off!!!

I know it doesn't ease the pain, but I am still laughing!

THUMPER20X · 11-24-2009, 10:00 AM

I would also trade for a mint Falcon XB. MAD MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woooooooohoooooo. lol. JK I will not be getting rid of my "1SS" but that price tag sucks, are you sure it isnt the SLP Aussie edition?

2Fast4U2010 · 11-24-2009, 10:12 AM

We all here in the good old USA and nothing to complain about.

Sounds to me someone needs to take a flight here, and have one shipped back. Good luck.

C4 · 11-24-2009, 10:13 AM

i will put mine on the boat today.............lol

todays special.........$99,999.99

CamaroSkooter · 11-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNVenom

Actually it does make sense. Think of the cost of re-tooling the dash panels, motor mounts, belt routing to accommodate the steering shaft location, re-tooling headers and other hoses and lines, re-engineering the exhaust system to match the re-engineered headers, and so on. Even the power seats have different controls, right vs. left. Throttle pedals, clutch setup, the list goes on and on. And that's to be able to sell a mere handful of cars compared to the thousands of them which are sold here.

I'd guess the profit margin is even less for a modded car than it is here.

I could see that being a solid argument, but the photos in the ad are of a left-hand drive car, and nowhere does it mention it being right-hand drive.

Not to mention Chevy has already said they will NOT be making a right-hand version, which dictates that there won't be any parts to make it a right-hand drive vehicle.

So, 145k for a Camaro is asinine.

MontyCarlo · 11-24-2009, 10:34 AM

200 years ago, criminals made up the bulk of Australia's population. Now, they just make up the bulk of its car salesmen.

Ghost Rider · 11-24-2009, 11:01 AM

Although some have joked about shipping an amercian car over there, that actually would be the way to go.

Buy an american version and ship it to Australia. Yeah, the steering will be on the wrong side but so what. You probably could buy and ship 2 Camaros for what it would cost to buy one in Australia. Probably with money left over.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 11-24-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YenkoSC

Would you pay $145,000 for a stock 2010 Camaro SS? That is what us down here in Australia are having to put up with. I know some people will say it's because of the right hand drive conversion but I think that it is complete crap that we are charged this price for a car available for 40k in the U.S.

Link to 2010 Camaro for sale in Aus: http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7742597&__sid=124CDE797CAC&__Qpb=tr ue&Cr=8&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort _Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String| 0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%2 04294966907%204294960894&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__ Nne=15&trecs=58&silo=1011.

Just had to get this rant off my chest, it has been really bugging me lately seeing so many people having fun with their new Camaro's on this forum and us in Aus can't get them with ease

I dont know if you are wanting a NEW Camaro however speak with member on here CamaroScotty. Scott has mentioned he can ship to Hawaii I dont see why It cant be done to Australia

Santos · 11-24-2009, 11:05 AM

it's the same problem with americans getting imports such as a Nissan skyline, my buddy payed $60 for a $30 k car that is slower than my new car

, id let mine go for 75k,. then maybe upgrade to a 2SS or Z28.. hmmmm got me thinking now

RichieRich · 11-24-2009, 11:08 AM

Hmm, so I can sell mine, buy two more, and still make a profit!!

11-24-2009, 08:14 AM	#16
GNVenom Turbos. Turbos. Turbos. Drives: 2010 SS Yellow/Black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 201	Actually it does make sense. Think of the cost of re-tooling the dash panels, motor mounts, belt routing to accommodate the steering shaft location, re-tooling headers and other hoses and lines, re-engineering the exhaust system to match the re-engineered headers, and so on. Even the power seats have different controls, right vs. left. Throttle pedals, clutch setup, the list goes on and on. And that's to be able to sell a mere handful of cars compared to the thousands of them which are sold here. I'd guess the profit margin is even less for a modded car than it is here. __________________ John Spina Caspers Electronics Inc. Loveland CO 2010 2SS/RS Yellow/Black > http://www.bummlbe.com

11-24-2009, 09:45 AM	#18
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Ill sell you mine for 55k shipped. holy ripoff. __________________

11-24-2009, 09:58 AM	#19
Danny5 Drives: 10 2SS, 08 Sienna, 12 Sonic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 101 View My Garage	All I can say is pay back is a bitch! For almost 10 years, Australia got to play with the WRX and the EVO while us enthusiasts in the States had to drool from a distance. Now its our turn to show off!!! I know it doesn't ease the pain, but I am still laughing! __________________ It could be that the purpose of your life is to only serve as a warning to others. Ashleigh Brilliant

11-24-2009, 10:00 AM	#20
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I would also trade for a mint Falcon XB. MAD MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woooooooohoooooo. lol. JK I will not be getting rid of my "1SS" but that price tag sucks, are you sure it isnt the SLP Aussie edition? __________________

11-24-2009, 10:34 AM	#24
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	200 years ago, criminals made up the bulk of Australia's population. Now, they just make up the bulk of its car salesmen. __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

11-24-2009, 07:47 AM	#15
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	Yeha that is pure BS. Does Australia have huge import fees?

11-24-2009, 08:21 AM	#17
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Wow, $36,000 really seems like a deal now. Better stick with holden.

11-24-2009, 10:12 AM	#21
2Fast4U2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 179 View My Garage	We all here in the good old USA and nothing to complain about. Sounds to me someone needs to take a flight here, and have one shipped back. Good luck.

11-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#22
C4 ERNEST Drives: 2012CAMARO 1LT RS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Posts: 2,237 View My Garage	i will put mine on the boat today.............lol todays special.........$99,999.99

11-24-2009, 11:01 AM	#25
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	Although some have joked about shipping an amercian car over there, that actually would be the way to go. Buy an american version and ship it to Australia. Yeah, the steering will be on the wrong side but so what. You probably could buy and ship 2 Camaros for what it would cost to buy one in Australia. Probably with money left over. __________________ I dare you to challenge my BRUTE! http://ghost-rider-5.mybrute.com DELIVERED on August 25, 2009- 2010 2SS/RS, Yellow, A6, VIN # 34902 DELIVERED on September 9, 2009 -Custom Bumblebee Stripes and engine cover. DELIVERED on September 10, 2009 - Painted GFX

11-24-2009, 11:05 AM	#27
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	it's the same problem with americans getting imports such as a Nissan skyline, my buddy payed $60 for a $30 k car that is slower than my new car, id let mine go for 75k,. then maybe upgrade to a 2SS or Z28.. hmmmm got me thinking now __________________

11-24-2009, 11:08 AM	#28
RichieRich Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,405	Hmm, so I can sell mine, buy two more, and still make a profit!!

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