Canada Camaro sales down 24% YOY January - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Angrybird 12 · 03-03-2014, 06:42 PM

Not like they were selling like hot cakes last year. From 87 last year to 66 this year......

v8 · 03-03-2014, 08:43 PM

Maybe this means some spring deals for those looking

11CANSS · 03-03-2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrillz

Price gouging has to be a factor. There is no other way to spin it other then making Canadians overpay for products because they can. Keep in mind when our dollar was above par we still paid this premium. As a Canadian completely fed up with this gouging i have fought back and buy everything i can from the US then have it shipped to Bluewater shipping depot. If i buy a 5th gen Camaro again it will be a slightly used one from the US.

Attachment 605067

Attachment 605068

Agree, we buy everything we can in Michigan. We also use Bluewater Shipping Depot. Ed is great guy, good service.

SSMY1LE · 03-03-2014, 08:50 PM

Just noticed they are offering 0% financing for 84 months on the Canadian site.

Zig Zag · 03-03-2014, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I think you may have misunderstood my post.
Don't lump me in with the haters, I have a 14 as well.

v8 · 03-03-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYSS1LE

Just noticed they are offering 0% financing for 84 months on the Canadian site.

They should have a price reduction just like the US for cash purchases.

Bonanza7 · 03-04-2014, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

Still the All Season tires are illegal in Quebec during the winter months
(15 Dec-15 MAR)

Jeez...is there anything that isn't regulated in Canada? How about breathing?

v8 · 03-04-2014, 08:35 AM

Even that is regulated haha

abaucom21 · 03-04-2014, 12:50 PM

Not surprised sales are down. Agree, in Quebec can not even test drive a car unless it has winter tires. I live in Ottawa Ontario and would not consider test driving an auto with summer tires. Ottawa, too many days with temps at O F or below, city blew its snow removal budget many weeks ago, and in these winter conditions my Camaro factory all season tires suck even on plowed/salted streets.

I am a professor, in the last 11 winters only cancelled my classes 3 times due to winter weather and my commute is about 8 miles round trip. Since Jan. 2014, cancelled my classes two times due to poor road conditions.

Agree GM Canada needs to rethink their pricing. May 2010, when I factory ordered my 2011 2LT, made in Canada Camaro, and USA & Canada $ equal, GM Canada price on my 2LT was about $3,500 more on the MSRP then same auto exported to the US (not a dealer markup). Ford Canada had the same MSRP markup on a similar optioned Mustang. Difference was GM Canada had (has) so many restrictions regarding warrenty on cross border purchases and Ford had no cross border warrenty restrictions.

Today, if I had to replace my Camaro, would buy in the US because Canadian $ down, US $ up and now Camaro's imported to Canada. I am one of a few "Canadians" that can buy in the US and import to Canada because my citizenship is US, but have been a permanent resident of Canada for many years. All I have to do is visit family in VA, NC, SC, FL and purchase a GM product there and export to Canada. Auto export from US to Canada not a big deal, done it twice with used cars during the last ten years.

JR 1 · 03-04-2014, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Not like they were selling like hot cakes last year. From 87 last year to 66 this year......

Seriously! When the headlines read only 66 Camaros sold or Camaro sales down 24% it sounds dire. But if you say there were 21 less Camaros sold in the January from hell, then it really doesn't sound so bad.

When you factor in the tail lamps that's actually a pretty solid month.

Rockhead · 03-04-2014, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derklug

With the weather we have had this winter, I only go out for work and beer, and sometimes not even for work.

Epic!

It was -42 before the windchill in North East Alberta where I was on Friday.

RickRay · 03-06-2014, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Jeez...is there anything that isn't regulated in Canada? How about breathing?

Winter tire laws are just for Quebec and soon other provinces will have it...cause it does save lives and alot less accidents.
Quebec is even trying to tell businesses that they must post their advertising in French on their FACEBOOK PAGE...WTF

Tyler H · 03-06-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

Still the All Season tires are illegal in Quebec during the winter months
(15 Dec-15 MAR)

Winter tires mandatory! What a bunch of CRAP! All season tires work just fine if you have half a clue on how to drive in the snow. I have lived in Calgary all my life and have made it through many winters driving here on all season tires. Adapt and drive to the conditions safely. My first Camaro was a 1980 Z-28 4spd in 1989. At the time it was my primary transportation. No traction control, no ABS, no nannies what so ever. I just don't how we all survived such tough times! Bahaha! Now that I am on Camaro number 10 and farther along in life I am blessed to have multiple vehicles and my beloved ZL1 gets to rest warm inside in the off season. Winter tires may help out but aren't a necessity. Pffft!

Indydriver · 03-06-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR 1

When you factor in the tail lamps that's actually a pretty solid month.

When you factor in the square tail lamps on the Malibu, Camaro owners shouldn't concern themselves with the shape of the taillights.

03-03-2014, 06:42 PM	#29
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Not like they were selling like hot cakes last year. From 87 last year to 66 this year...... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-03-2014, 08:43 PM	#30
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Maybe this means some spring deals for those looking __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

03-03-2014, 08:50 PM	#32
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Just noticed they are offering 0% financing for 84 months on the Canadian site. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

03-04-2014, 08:35 AM	#36
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Even that is regulated haha __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

03-04-2014, 12:50 PM	#37
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Not surprised sales are down. Agree, in Quebec can not even test drive a car unless it has winter tires. I live in Ottawa Ontario and would not consider test driving an auto with summer tires. Ottawa, too many days with temps at O F or below, city blew its snow removal budget many weeks ago, and in these winter conditions my Camaro factory all season tires suck even on plowed/salted streets. I am a professor, in the last 11 winters only cancelled my classes 3 times due to winter weather and my commute is about 8 miles round trip. Since Jan. 2014, cancelled my classes two times due to poor road conditions. Agree GM Canada needs to rethink their pricing. May 2010, when I factory ordered my 2011 2LT, made in Canada Camaro, and USA & Canada $ equal, GM Canada price on my 2LT was about $3,500 more on the MSRP then same auto exported to the US (not a dealer markup). Ford Canada had the same MSRP markup on a similar optioned Mustang. Difference was GM Canada had (has) so many restrictions regarding warrenty on cross border purchases and Ford had no cross border warrenty restrictions. Today, if I had to replace my Camaro, would buy in the US because Canadian $ down, US $ up and now Camaro's imported to Canada. I am one of a few "Canadians" that can buy in the US and import to Canada because my citizenship is US, but have been a permanent resident of Canada for many years. All I have to do is visit family in VA, NC, SC, FL and purchase a GM product there and export to Canada. Auto export from US to Canada not a big deal, done it twice with used cars during the last ten years.