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Blackkaz04 · 10-09-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

I think all Blackkaz04 is just saying that the ZL1 should be priced like we all expected it to be. This would have made it available to him and others in the same financial range. I don't think that he is low income by any means, nor do I think he is trying to get sympathy for being in the military. What he is saying is, the average joe, which is the regular purchaser for the Camaro line, cannot afford it if it is 58 - 60 k.
Its kind of like building a 35,000.00 Cobalt. It can be done, but why?

^^Thank you.

Blackkaz04 · 10-09-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

No. But you shouldn't expect to be able to be afforded the luxuries some people can afford to pay for. No need to play the armed forces card. No, I won't feel bad for you if you can't afford a top of the line Camaro with supercar performance, just as I don't feel bad for everyone that can't afford a nice corvette, or a nice porsche.

This is just a car forum, so I just want to say this: There is no such thing as a "armed forces card". We don't desire any sympathy and no one has been drafted since Vietnam. I lead and serve by choice. At the end of 2011, I will have spent 230 days from my wife and family. I am just hoping when I get home I can put a ZL1 in the garage. All I am saying is that if Chevy would make the ZL1 a 50k car instead of 65k, I could stretch far enough to own one. Thanks,

tooslow · 10-09-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackkaz04

This is just a car forum, so I just want to say this: There is no such thing as a "armed forces card". We don't desire any sympathy and no one has been drafted since Vietnam. I lead and serve by choice. At the end of 2011, I will have spent 230 days from my wife and family. I am just hoping when I get home I can put a ZL1 in the garage. All I am saying is that if Chevy would make the ZL1 a 50k car instead of 65k, I could stretch far enough to own one. Thanks,

Granted, it's really none of my business, but if you're having to stretch to buy a $50k car, maybe your family would be better off in the long run if your spending priority wasn't a car.

Again, thank you for your service, but as you stated, you chose a career that makes it difficult for you to buy the toys you want to put in your toy box. If GM were looking for high volume sales for the ZL1, I'm sure they would have done things differently and the price would be in a lower range.

whistle pig · 10-09-2011, 09:53 PM

I am not a race car driver and I dont pretend to be one, just a regular guy that has owned camaros and loves the looks of the new 5th gen and would like to have one with a little extra somthing.

40K will buy a loaded ss, when I start getting anywhere close to doubling that, a little voice in the back of my mind starts asking if im crazy.

As much as i love this car, I have to be able to rationalise the price in order to sleep at night.

Pappa Joe · 10-10-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

VERY FEW options........nearly everything is standard.

Hmmm ....if im reading between the lines right,get ready for sticker shock.
Me thinks FBodfather is starting to do Dmg control!

I have been noticing a trend...less info...more of how much you are getting.

Me thinks alot of would be buyers .....will be buying SSs :( or waiting for the new Z-28 that is comming out,that you don't know about yet!

Remember you heard it here first!

Pappa Joe · 10-10-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

GM will sell all they can make, even at 60K.

...NOPE

Yup.....I will buy one at 60k

... See that Handgun Avatar I use..I payed over $1800 Can for it. I could of bought a cheaper handgun,but I wanted that one....So I bought it! Same goes for the ZL1...I dont want no BMW, Audi or rice burner I want a ZL1...and if it costs 50k great, 60k so be it...I'll just have to work more OT to get it!
but I will get one.

payne.jeremy82 · 10-10-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

Yup.....I will buy one at 60k

... See that Handgun Avatar I use..I payed over $1800 Can for it. I could of bought a cheaper handgun,but I wanted that one....So I bought it! Same goes for the ZL1...I dont want no BMW, Audi or rice burner I want a ZL1...and if it costs 50k great, 60k so be it...I'll just have to work more OT to get it!
but I will get one.

I feel the same way i have worked hard to be able to say I want that and I will have it 50k cool 55k allright 60k so be it this car will be mine
White, Black Stripe, and SSX Wheels this will be my ZL1

EVoLGRiMM · 10-10-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

If you also stop drinking ,it will be a breeze , except water , a glass of wine ,a beer here and there and a couple of shots a week .

All ready don't drink. So as it sits right now I have no vises so the ZL1 will fill the need for a vise.

Matster · 10-10-2011, 10:16 AM

I don't have a horse in this race, I've modded my SS the way I want it and I have the price of a second SS in it.

I get that a lot of people are worried about the ZL1 being priced out of their reach and I can only imagine the disappointment that thought must invoke. However, IMHO I don't think that GM intends for this to be a car for the masses nor do I think they plan on building 50K units a year. If you look at the GT500 sales for 2009, they sold 4130 units. Want a Camaro? pick one that falls within your price range and financial capabilities, LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, (Z28 maybe?) or a ZL1. If the issue is you have the money but think it is too much, step to one side because the guy behind you in line has his check book and pen in hand.

GM will have no problem finding buyers more than willing to pay 55-60K for this car each and every year the car remains in production. As ugly and unfair as that may seem, we do live in a Capitalist society. You buy what you can afford, not everyone who wanted a COPO back in 1969 owned one.

91Z28350 · 10-10-2011, 10:19 AM

^^^^QFT ^^^^

What I have been saying all along.

2cnd chance · 10-10-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

Hmmm ....if im reading between the lines right,get ready for sticker shock.
Me thinks FBodfather is starting to do Dmg control!

I have been noticing a trend...less info...more of how much you are getting.

Me thinks alot of would be buyers .....will be buying SSs :( or waiting for the new Z-28 that is comming out,that you don't know about yet!

Remember you heard it here first!

You might want to check out the Z28 threads.

Pappa Joe · 10-10-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

You might want to check out the Z28 threads.

They have been having wet dreams about Z-28s for years

ShnOmac · 10-10-2011, 01:04 PM

Im really shocked at how this poll is turning out.....

Blue Menace · 10-10-2011, 01:36 PM

Me too. Even my $52,500 vote was a wishful thinking vote, as I really am starting to accept a $55,000+ range.

View Poll Results: What are your reasonable expectations on price?
$50,000 base price	102	35.92%
$52,500 base price	84	29.58%
$55,000 base price	64	22.54%
$57,500 base price	34	11.97%
Voters: 284. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2011, 10:16 AM	#219
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	I don't have a horse in this race, I've modded my SS the way I want it and I have the price of a second SS in it. I get that a lot of people are worried about the ZL1 being priced out of their reach and I can only imagine the disappointment that thought must invoke. However, IMHO I don't think that GM intends for this to be a car for the masses nor do I think they plan on building 50K units a year. If you look at the GT500 sales for 2009, they sold 4130 units. Want a Camaro? pick one that falls within your price range and financial capabilities, LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, (Z28 maybe?) or a ZL1. If the issue is you have the money but think it is too much, step to one side because the guy behind you in line has his check book and pen in hand. GM will have no problem finding buyers more than willing to pay 55-60K for this car each and every year the car remains in production. As ugly and unfair as that may seem, we do live in a Capitalist society. You buy what you can afford, not everyone who wanted a COPO back in 1969 owned one. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

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10-09-2011, 09:53 PM	#214
whistle pig Drives: whatever Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mn Posts: 122	I am not a race car driver and I dont pretend to be one, just a regular guy that has owned camaros and loves the looks of the new 5th gen and would like to have one with a little extra somthing. 40K will buy a loaded ss, when I start getting anywhere close to doubling that, a little voice in the back of my mind starts asking if im crazy. As much as i love this car, I have to be able to rationalise the price in order to sleep at night.

10-10-2011, 10:19 AM	#220
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	^^^^QFT ^^^^ What I have been saying all along.

10-10-2011, 01:04 PM	#223
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Im really shocked at how this poll is turning out.....

10-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#224
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	Me too. Even my $52,500 vote was a wishful thinking vote, as I really am starting to accept a $55,000+ range.