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

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by mlee

You're good now...

I couldn't help myself

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by alcal1084

They will build around 3000-4000

Is that based on any information you have, or is that your guess?

[macwest]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Then you need to get rid of your cell phone also if you have one.
Clyde

You assume I have a cell phone

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

It was stated 500 the first year, 1500 the 2nd So the 6G will hold more surprises.

That's a bummer then. At least I changed the direction of the thread as was my intent. It was beating a dead horse for too many pages.

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by motorhead

One more time. Anyone?

I haven't read anything written in stone about the amount they are going to build.....

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by motorhead

That's a bummer then. At least I changed the direction of the thread as was my intent. It was beating a dead horse for too many pages.

you can say that again

[Number 3]

What a great and interesting discussion. I would say I would not have predicted this much when the price was announced.

There are countless sources on the internet on business that will outline what it takes to put an automobile into the market place and do so with quality and meet customer expectations. It isn't rocket science.

Fbodfather has tried countless times to tell us what it takes. A lot of hard work by a lot of people.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

you can say that again

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by motorhead

That's a bummer then. At least I changed the direction of the thread as was my intent. It was beating a dead horse for too many pages.

I'm going to have to retract that since I can't find the source of where I remember reading that.

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Excuse the repost sign

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

Excuse the repost sign

No worries.
I was tired of everyone trying to get through to someone that will never get it. I also would love to see more than 2000 units built over the next to years if more people want one. As a business man myself I don't get that.

[macwest]

Originally Posted by motorhead

No worries.
I was tired of everyone trying to get through to someone that will never get it. I also would love to see more than 2000 units built over the next to years if more people want one. As a business man myself I don't get that.

I sure hope they build a bunch.

[6910]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

I'm at a loss here.

I really hate having to get snappish with people - I really do.

However, put yourselves in the Camaro Team's place.

You have gone thru amazing times (not good times) during bankruptcy - and you manage to still bring out a new Camaro that's the spitting image of the concept car.

It's embraced by all -- except a few from brand x who will always love their brand and dislike the Camaro brand - and that's fine....that's part of what drives this business. (....I DO believe that brand x people should behave themselves on this site -just as I believe camaro people should when visiting brand x's enthusiasts sites and if you're not - you're disgracing the camaro community....

We brought you cars from 323 hp to 580 -- Camaros that will shame cars costing many times more. We have worked hard to bring you performance parts to allow you to tailor your Camaro to your liking.

We didn't just trust ourselves - rather we go out into the internet sites and read 'til our heads are about to explode.

We travel nearly every weekend to spend time with our enthusiasts.

MOREOVER - we brought together the camaro advisory board (the Camaro Disciples) -- to ensure we were listening to the community including GTO/Firebird/Corvette Enthusiasts... something that no other brand has done up to this point.......

We constantly strive to bring you the best bang for the buck even though we face more and more government regulations and rules - and CAFE numbers that choke most people in the industry.....

.........and yet we just brought you the meanest Camaro ever - the Z/28 - reborn in its original image and purpose....and priced it as a bargain WHEN YOU CONSIDER ALL YOU GET AND WHAT THE DEVELOPMENT COSTS ARE.

yes - we could have cut corners. We didn't have to reduce the weight of the glass....we didn't have to reverse engineer the HVAC system to remove A/C -- we didn't have to do the hundreds upon hundreds of changes to make this car blisteringly fast on Nurburgring (and we still haven't published the final numbers as the car received many tweaks after that day in the rain...) BUT - when you are dealing with a HALLOWED nameplate like Z/28 - you don't cut corners. We set out with a complete set of criteria - and in order to EARN the right to put the Z/28 nameplate on the car - we had to check all the boxes. Al and his team checked them all AND THEN SOME.

........we managed to outsell Mustang for the 4th year in a row....and that's with less incentives and substantially less fleet sales........

.............and yet we still have 'armchair engineers' who question everything we do. ....

It's one thing to question - it's another to get insulting and even another to simply refuse to listen to reasonable explanations.

Number 3 and Lowdown do not work for GM. Yet they continually spend time on here sharing their vast knowledge - and yet people bash them.

THIS is why I lose my patience - I shouldn't -- but I'm human and I'm getting too old for this perhaps...............

So - to those of you who understand what this car is and what it isn't and love what you see -THANK YOU - you will not be disappointed with the performance.

To those of you who still don't get it - I'm sorry - I don't know what else to do - it bothers me that I can't seem to get thru to you -- but the performance of this car will prove that Al Oppenheiser and the team were right - and that they're bringing you the meanest Camaro ever. (save for perhaps the COPO which is a Drag car - the Z/28 is not a drag car - it's a road course car.......)

It is a GREAT time to be a Camaro enthusiast -- indeed!

(and for you Brand X owners on here that don't like Camaros - sorry! )

I think GM have executed wonderfully bringing back the 5th gen but missed a marketing opportunity and upset a loyal customer base with this otherwise awesome car. I personally enjoyed meeting you at Camaros for Heroes and talking Camaro with you. So please understand the respect I have for you and this car. All that said I am part of a large contingent of true Camaro lovers who want to see a Z/28 people will drive. For me it is not about if I can personally afford one its about being able to actually drive one or pass one on the road. I hope GM will listen and at some point bring us a Z/28 that people will want to drive. Keep this beauty around as an option just don't burn the Z/28 badge on a car that will live behind a red velvet rope and we have to experience in videos. When the Z was reintroduced in the 70s look how well it sold. In 2002 1/3 of all Camaros were Z28s. Seems like a lot of market potential to spend on a couple hundred cars. How will this car earn it's legend if no one drives it? Again, awesome car. Thanks to the team for pushing the envelope in a Camaro badge. Odd problem is that everyone wants a Z/28.....

[The_Blur]

My banhammer senses were tingling. I sensed there were trolls.

Also, the Z/28 is a premier track car. Anyone arguing otherwise is missing the point and perhaps not suited to it. The 4thgen Z28 was a leap away from the tradition of that name, and the SS was an even bigger leap, given that it was a reintroduction of a Super Sport in a lineup that hadn't had one in a while. This generation has set those traditions where they originally stood and brought back the legendary ZL1 moniker and mythical 1LE and even COPO track cars. Moreover, the RS is a desirable, attractive appearance package, which is what it has always been. I can't think of anything GM could have done better.