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Congoman775 · 07-23-2008, 01:27 PM

Ok. Now we've heard alot of

Concerning Z28's and GT500's.

Camaro Weight, and 1/4 times.

But Realistically... what will be a 'deal breaker' concerning this car.

i know the only thing that will do it in for me, is price

Hylton · 07-23-2008, 01:29 PM

Same here. Actually, it would just mean I would buy the car second hand.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Price is it for me. Just based on the numbers, and options, The car is unreal.

Punk_rider · 07-23-2008, 01:36 PM

Price may be ... but not the way you think:
I have to import the car in my country. Being an expensive or a really cheap car, the cost will be somehow the same. Thus, I'll get more for my money if I import something expensive (let's stay reasonnable though).

This is why no supercharged may be a BIG deal breaker. If I admit that and decide to get a "only" 400hp SS, the deal breaker would be the front bumper and if there's no way to bring back to original concept headlights.

Other deal breaker: other hot car that may come out in the meantime

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-23-2008, 01:37 PM

Performance + A Z28 that sets me apart from every other SS/RS, LT/RS they to me sound like they will look the same, something that will perform better than the SS automatic, but be a manual + Price, doesnt have to be dirt cheap, but I want it to be comparable. I as much as I love the design and name of this car, if those 1/4 and 0-60 times dont improve when they hit the streets I may have to walk away. But don't worry It is a short walk to the Corvette.

*The_Blur* · 07-23-2008, 01:40 PM

I have to get my V8 under $30k.

Congoman775 · 07-23-2008, 01:41 PM

It scares me how great this car is. This car, (whether some of you will admit it or not) is absolutly "Brilliant" to quote Jeremy Clarkson. But this car being brilliant makes it hard to belive that it would be priced in "Mustang territory" . unless mustang territory includes... bullets and shelbys.

I am fully expecting the SS to come out at around 30, and with the package upgrades, 31-32k.

though id LOVE for someone to prove me wrong

ChrisB · 07-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Its all about the money for me, theres one car above the Camaro on my want list and ill be buying the cheapest of those 2

Congoman775 · 07-23-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisB

Its all about the money for me, theres one car above the Camaro on my want list and ill be buying the cheapest of those 2

Lamborghini Revonton???

TheMadHatter99 · 07-23-2008, 01:57 PM

Price. It will be the make or break factor for this car, period.

If you can get an SS for under $30k and an SS/RS at or just slightly above $30k then GM will have a winner. If the SS/RS is pushing $35k though, I just don't see it selling in the numbers they want/need. I know I wouldn't drop that much on it and if an enthusiast won't then what will the general public do?

joegagan · 07-23-2008, 02:05 PM

i think gm is still doing okay if the performance models go fo over 35k or close to that.

they have done a great job on the price/performance ratio on the corvette for decades, i assume the same good sense will apply here.

when the price is higher and fewer perf. models get built, it makes the car that much more mythical.

gm will have no problem selling TONS of the v6 models, eventually the price will level out for these as demand ramps down a little after about a two year hot period.

SSNIGHTMARE · 07-23-2008, 02:06 PM

The lack of a high out put model, say around 550 hp.

pinkcamaro10 · 07-23-2008, 02:07 PM

price for me...

smokn' · 07-23-2008, 02:10 PM

for me, price, lack of performance (if the edmunds numbers are right), and...i guess that's about it. but that alone is making a goat look better and better:(

07-23-2008, 01:27 PM	#1
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,314	Realistic DealBreaker Ok. Now we've heard alot of Concerning Z28's and GT500's. Camaro Weight, and 1/4 times. But Realistically... what will be a 'deal breaker' concerning this car. i know the only thing that will do it in for me, is price

07-23-2008, 01:30 PM	#3
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Price is it for me. Just based on the numbers, and options, The car is unreal. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-23-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	Price may be ... but not the way you think: I have to import the car in my country. Being an expensive or a really cheap car, the cost will be somehow the same. Thus, I'll get more for my money if I import something expensive (let's stay reasonnable though). This is why no supercharged may be a BIG deal breaker. If I admit that and decide to get a "only" 400hp SS, the deal breaker would be the front bumper and if there's no way to bring back to original concept headlights. Other deal breaker: other hot car that may come out in the meantime __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

07-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
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07-23-2008, 01:57 PM	#10
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	Price. It will be the make or break factor for this car, period. If you can get an SS for under $30k and an SS/RS at or just slightly above $30k then GM will have a winner. If the SS/RS is pushing $35k though, I just don't see it selling in the numbers they want/need. I know I wouldn't drop that much on it and if an enthusiast won't then what will the general public do? __________________

07-23-2008, 01:29 PM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	Same here. Actually, it would just mean I would buy the car second hand.

07-23-2008, 01:37 PM	#5
joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 Z28 Hold Out! Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 351	Performance + A Z28 that sets me apart from every other SS/RS, LT/RS they to me sound like they will look the same, something that will perform better than the SS automatic, but be a manual + Price, doesnt have to be dirt cheap, but I want it to be comparable. I as much as I love the design and name of this car, if those 1/4 and 0-60 times dont improve when they hit the streets I may have to walk away. But don't worry It is a short walk to the Corvette.

07-23-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,314	It scares me how great this car is. This car, (whether some of you will admit it or not) is absolutly "Brilliant" to quote Jeremy Clarkson. But this car being brilliant makes it hard to belive that it would be priced in "Mustang territory" . unless mustang territory includes... bullets and shelbys. I am fully expecting the SS to come out at around 30, and with the package upgrades, 31-32k. though id LOVE for someone to prove me wrong

07-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#8
ChrisB Drives: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: quebec, canada Posts: 163	Its all about the money for me, theres one car above the Camaro on my want list and ill be buying the cheapest of those 2

07-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#11
joegagan Drives: 70 f bird etc Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: abq nm Posts: 33	i think gm is still doing okay if the performance models go fo over 35k or close to that. they have done a great job on the price/performance ratio on the corvette for decades, i assume the same good sense will apply here. when the price is higher and fewer perf. models get built, it makes the car that much more mythical. gm will have no problem selling TONS of the v6 models, eventually the price will level out for these as demand ramps down a little after about a two year hot period.

07-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#12
SSNIGHTMARE Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 372	The lack of a high out put model, say around 550 hp.

07-23-2008, 02:07 PM	#13
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	price for me... __________________

07-23-2008, 02:10 PM	#14
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	for me, price, lack of performance (if the edmunds numbers are right), and...i guess that's about it. but that alone is making a goat look better and better:(