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pzero · 10-05-2022, 11:04 AM

Somebody from Ford is doing a good job on marketing the GT350 or the buyer is smoking some good $hit. Z/28 is a rare car but the prices just not going up. Any thoughts on that.

ariZona28 · 10-05-2022, 12:47 PM

I've been pondering this myself and I came up with a theory albeit slightly painful. It's the name Z28. The low quality poor performing Zs of the late '70s and early '80s defined the name Z28. Unfortunately our cars are connected to that lineage. When a deep pocketed auction attendee hears that name that's what pops into his uniformed noggin. These are the individuals that run the prices up to ridiculously high amounts. Fine by me, keep those unappreciative types away from our special 5th Gen Z/28s!

JRowe500 · 10-05-2022, 02:17 PM

Those old Zs may not have been as special as the newer ones and maybe diluted the name a bit but most cars back in that period were slow compared to now too. They were up to the standard of the cars of the day. If you go on Youtube and type in Porsche vs Camaro you will see that the Camaro of 1983 was faster around Summit Raceway then a Porsche 928.

BTW, Mustangs were not any better.

SS Performance · 10-05-2022, 03:04 PM

Basically Mustang buyers are crazy!

I have seen Elanore clones sell for mor than documented 69 COPO Camaros.

And yes Ford has a MUCH better marketing program than Chevrolet.

Hda · 10-05-2022, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariZona28

I've been pondering this myself and I came up with a theory albeit slightly painful. It's the name Z28. The low quality poor performing Zs of the late '70s and early '80s defined the name Z28. Unfortunately our cars are connected to that lineage. When a deep pocketed auction attendee hears that name that's what pops into his uniformed noggin. These are the individuals that run the prices up to ridiculously high amounts. Fine by me, keep those unappreciative types away from our special 5th Gen Z/28s!

You may have a point there.

When I talked to a car enthusiast friend about my camaro he said " I thought that the Z/28 was the cheapest base model of those Camaros. At least that's what the Z/28 nameplate means in my head".

He owns a Gen V Viper, Lotus etc - not your average Joe.

highrevving · 10-05-2022, 05:42 PM

Yeah, I have been saying that enthusiasts are sleeping on the Z.

Looking at online and auction sites, prices are outrageous for M/AMG/GTR/Shelby/Bullitt/S2000/SupraTT/996/997/NSX..etc.

It seems Z28 badge does not have the same type of reaction. TBH, I did not know much about the badge but I like this 5th gen for its capabilities.

Good for people that are still looking for one.

highrevving · 10-10-2022, 02:54 PM

With all the racing hardware and ceramic brakes, still sleeping on this bad boy. Z28 badge is that bad?

VS. GT3RS

VS. GTR Track

ZED/28 · 10-10-2022, 04:04 PM

Names like Challenger Hellcat & Mustang Shelby GT500, Cobra etc are way better names than Camaro Z/28. Wtf is a Camaro and Z28 or ZL1 has no meaning to most people.
GMs nomenclature is terrible.

Shark72 · 10-10-2022, 09:40 PM

Bring back Trans Am series racing and the Z/28 would be definitely noticed. But that is history and no one really cares. I think time will will tell, be patient this car is unlike any that will ever be manufactured.

highrevving · 10-11-2022, 11:48 AM

Unless you are a GM nerd, all the Z nameplates don't mean jack. People knows Shelby/M/AMG/911GT. Even non-enthusiasts!

At least Cadillac got it right with V as the top performance model.

10-05-2022, 11:04 AM	#1
pzero Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #968 Silver Ice M Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 365	Is Chevy marketing or buyers not know about The Z/28 Somebody from Ford is doing a good job on marketing the GT350 or the buyer is smoking some good $hit. Z/28 is a rare car but the prices just not going up. Any thoughts on that. Attached Images __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Honda CRV 2.0L 2015 Chevy Z/28 7.0L 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Past Cars: 1976 Chevy Malibu Classic 5.7L 1985 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Blazer 5.7L 1989 Chevy IROC-Z 5.7L 1995 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Tahoe 5.7L 2005 Chevy 4DR Tahoe 5.3L

10-05-2022, 12:47 PM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,281	I've been pondering this myself and I came up with a theory albeit slightly painful. It's the name Z28. The low quality poor performing Zs of the late '70s and early '80s defined the name Z28. Unfortunately our cars are connected to that lineage. When a deep pocketed auction attendee hears that name that's what pops into his uniformed noggin. These are the individuals that run the prices up to ridiculously high amounts. Fine by me, keep those unappreciative types away from our special 5th Gen Z/28s! Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

10-05-2022, 03:04 PM	#4
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Basically Mustang buyers are crazy! I have seen Elanore clones sell for mor than documented 69 COPO Camaros. And yes Ford has a MUCH better marketing program than Chevrolet. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-10-2022, 09:40 PM	#9
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	Bring back Trans Am series racing and the Z/28 would be definitely noticed. But that is history and no one really cares. I think time will will tell, be patient this car is unlike any that will ever be manufactured. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

10-05-2022, 02:17 PM	#3
JRowe500 Drives: Camaro z28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Clermont Posts: 77	Those old Zs may not have been as special as the newer ones and maybe diluted the name a bit but most cars back in that period were slow compared to now too. They were up to the standard of the cars of the day. If you go on Youtube and type in Porsche vs Camaro you will see that the Camaro of 1983 was faster around Summit Raceway then a Porsche 928. BTW, Mustangs were not any better.

10-05-2022, 05:42 PM	#6
highrevving Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 305	Yeah, I have been saying that enthusiasts are sleeping on the Z. Looking at online and auction sites, prices are outrageous for M/AMG/GTR/Shelby/Bullitt/S2000/SupraTT/996/997/NSX..etc. It seems Z28 badge does not have the same type of reaction. TBH, I did not know much about the badge but I like this 5th gen for its capabilities. Good for people that are still looking for one.

10-10-2022, 04:04 PM	#8
ZED/28 Drives: '69 Camaro LSX/T56 & '14 Z/28 LPE+ Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: N/A Posts: 174	Names like Challenger Hellcat & Mustang Shelby GT500, Cobra etc are way better names than Camaro Z/28. Wtf is a Camaro and Z28 or ZL1 has no meaning to most people. GMs nomenclature is terrible.

10-11-2022, 11:48 AM	#10
highrevving Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 305	Unless you are a GM nerd, all the Z nameplates don't mean jack. People knows Shelby/M/AMG/911GT. Even non-enthusiasts! At least Cadillac got it right with V as the top performance model.