2014 Camaro Z/28 pricing announced at $75,000

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

I'd like to see the SEMA V8 concept released as a 2LE option.

...but NOT as a Z28 (NO slash)?!

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

No its part of the price, look at the last line from fbodfather.

Yep posted that I saw it in the other thread.

why we have two

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by charlie46

75 k plus another 1k for air conditioning = 76 k plus tax = 80 k, way too much money for a Camaro. Disappointing when you can buy a new vette with the Z51 package for the same money.

Actually the MSRP of a Z51 1LT Stingray starts at less than $54,000 according to the Chevy web site.

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by mlee

Great Post... GM Performance Parts covered the 1LE-V6 type car. In fact it's one of the biggest selling points of those particular parts. Albeit not factory installed but lots of add-ons are dealer options.

Mr. Lee, the wide disparity within Chevy Dealer ranks, with regard to "aftermarket additions" and warrantee applications, means Dr. Jamie has a TALL order reaching the market penetration some of his "catalog of dreams" items might otherwise enjoy...

Bottom line is I think they covered it all with the 5TH GEN. Perfect Lineup..

No argument, here.

But we can always hope/wish/dream...

After all, who wants to "settle"?!

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Actually the MSRP of a Z51 1LT Stingray starts at less than $54,000 according to the Chevy web site.

...but the current reality is that Z51s are NOT abundant and, because of that, dealer orders for Z51s tend to be based on 3LTs...and several more boxes ticked, as well...

[Blu Ray]

WOW.....

[62nalide]

Badass car, will wait it out.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

uh-oh - there you go again - confusing us with FACTS again!!!


As always, Mr. Lowdown you bring up many many salient points. And you make it understandable and for that I thank you!!!



Now -- to some of you:

One thing to keep in mind as we 'debate' -

For many years we 'watered down" the Z28 (not my term - the term of many Z/28 purists... While the Z28 became much more affordable, those who remember what the 1967 Z was designed for were quite upset with where we were going with their 'hallowed' nameplate -- believe me, I've been getting very 'pointed' letters and emails from the old-school Z/28 enthusiasts since about 1996..........

So.....we decided it was time to honor the original purpose........that now means that the 'mainline' Z28 enthusiast is now upset.

That's the way this thing called "Camaro Enthusiasm" works, it seems.

Those of us on the team have to make hard, fast decisions - and we know that no matter WHAT we choose or select or decide - SOMEONE will call us out - (most of the time with an un-thought-out line of reasoning....)

So be it - that's why we have broad shoulders.

(note that I went from Z/28 to Z28 and back and forth for a reason...I'll let you do a bit of research if you don't understand why....)

There's a reason we used the LS7 engine - rather than the LS3 -- and that shows in the performance numbers ....... we didn't want to cut corners.....

Yes - unfortunately some dealers will throw a premium on top of the MSRP. You have the option of saying "NO!" - and I suspect that some will sit and sit and sit - and finally be discounted..............

Make no mistake -this is a serious driving machine -

Let's celebrate that fact, shall we?

Amen.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by danf1000

the news of the pricing on this car, without some sort of limited edition collector justification (which would be unheard of in ponycar sales) is just disappointing. the ls7 is at best a 8k$ upgrade. lets add the supercar brakes, say 15k$ that leaves 15k for shocks springs wheels and tires upgrade. not appropriate to the z28 in my opinion. with a more pragmatic approach to the shocks, springs, brakes of the zl1, appropriate to the camaro line, this car should have sold for 50k. hardly would have been a true competitor to the vette in this range though.
the z28 nameplate implies regular-guy affordability. that marque has been misused. the z28 is, in my opinion, no better than a gt500. faster around a corner? yes. slower at the dragstrip? yes.
the z28 nameplate implies regular-guy affordability. that marque has been misused.

I agree sir.

Originally Posted by newmoon

The problem I see is soon Ford will introduce the new GT350 which will more than likely meet or out-perform the Z-28. I'd be willing to bet it will not be anywhere near the 75k price tag that the Z-28 carries. Sorry GM while you hit a homerun with the ZL1 this car is overpriced by 10k-12k.

Funny you mention this. There has been a rendering that came out VERY recently with the GT350.
Not to say that I do not want a Z28, I do! But,...75k?!? No thanks. I don't track my cars, but I do love having one of the baddest cars on the road.

[charlie46]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Actually the MSRP of a Z51 1LT Stingray starts at less than $54,000 according to the Chevy web site.

I'm talking about 3LT with all desired options

[Hall of Fame]

Folks cried foul in 69 when the L88/L89 Corvettes cost more. Then came some Callaways .. Who in their right mind would pay such a premium? Then 69 ZL-1 Camaros were built in 1969. What a crock to pay such stupid money for them...and the GMMG Camaros.. who in their right mind would pay huge money for them?... Well the way I see it.. The New Z28 is such a specialty vehicle sorta like the ZR1. It is pure bred factory performance sold to folks who will appreciate such a car. Years later some of you will say... hey , I remember when those machines came out and I could have bought one. I wonder when one will come up for sale and how come when they do they want both my arms and legs for it. We are at a pivotal time in hot rods. Enjoy the moment.

[Z/284ever]

Just stopped by to say hello to my friend Scott Settlemire. Hello Scott!

We've been discussing this morning's announcement on another site and wanted to share a few thoughts with you guys.

No one has been a bigger cheerleader for a REAL Z/28 than I have. When did I start bugging you Scott, 1996? Probably bugging other people before that, but that's when I started bugging you.

Ironically, at this particular moment in my life, with two kids in college and one on the way, this Z/28 - which I HONESTLY feel has been made for ME - may be slightly out of my reach at this exact moment in time. In a weird way, I almost feel as much satisfaction that GM actually made this damned car, as I would owning one. I know, weird.

Cost. To be honest, I was expecting it to be around 10K less. I guess it really doesn't matter what it MSRPs at, with it's limited volume, very few folks will be getting much change back from their $100,000 bill. And really, when you consider the level of exotic components, their cost to develop, certify and produce,*AT SUCH LOW VOLUME*, 75 big ones isn't so out of line.

Okay, not many of us will own one of these Z/28s. Maybe 1500 over two years. What about a 6th gen Z/28? Will GM make one to match this one's performance? Will it be more attainable for more of us?

Could be, for a number of reasons.

Take care.

[fradaj]

I think they should have made some special colors available for the Z/28, like Bahama blue or Grabber orange or maybe a green.

[Houston94vert]

$75k


2013 Corvette Z06 is $75,600.00 and has A/C and a radio. So technically cheaper.

So how do they justify Z28 pricing? You can't say it's the same costs to put this motor package in a corvette body (which is about 20k more then camaro body) and expect people to pay the same price? That is crazy talk.

I'd say $60-65k should have been the msrp, and that's shooting high.

You have to know your being suckered at this point.