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King Sun · 04-08-2013, 11:51 PM

Can't you mod all of this in your car

Jrichards73 · 04-09-2013, 12:11 AM

I voted no, but I take the standpoint that they should be using better materials at the price point I am already paying. $43,000 car should not be chock full of plastic, and yes it has leather but really cheap leather. The leather in the Jeep is way better, and the RX300 before that was even better.

sspolo · 04-09-2013, 12:13 AM

5-7k would probably cover the cost of the parts and also the cost of the production. They already basically have something similar.

1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, ZL1 and soon the Z/28. On top of that you have the RS package, Hot Wheels edition, Inferno Orange Interior and the 1LE. Not to mention the previous editions such as the Transformers Edition and 45th edition (and others that I might have missed)

If Chevy has been able to get away with so many models and editions. I don't see why they couldn't offer a luxurious edition. Some people would like it, others wouldn't, but that's why they already have so many editions.

Eich · 04-09-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sspolo

5-7k would probably cover the cost of the parts and also the cost of the production. They already basically have something similar.

1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, ZL1 and soon the Z/28. On top of that you have the RS package, Hot Wheels edition, Inferno Orange Interior and the 1LE. Not to mention the previous editions such as the Transformers Edition and 45th edition (and others that I might have missed)

If Chevy has been able to get away with so many models and editions. I don't see why they couldn't offer a luxurious edition. Some people would like it, others wouldn't, but that's why they already have so many editions.

EXACTLY my thinking. How many people are really going to buy a Z/28? Major kudos to them for doing it. But it's a "this is what we're capable of" thing. It gives the Camaro more credibility and helps sell ALL models.

How many people are going to buy the Hot Wheels Edition or the Neiman Markus edition or any other edition that costs $5k+ ? It's not going to be a high percentage of the overall market for the car. But it gives the entire product line more appeal and interest.

To me - having a first rate interior as an option would appeal to a larger audience than some of the other editions out there. Guys like me would be a perfect target market: We grew up loving muscle cars and now we have executive positions in the work force. I love the Camaro look but would prefer the quality of interior found in the Audi A5, BMW 3 series, Mercedes E-coupe, etc.. It doesn't have to match the interior quality of these cars completely but stepping it up a notch would be a really welcome thing IMO.

Eich · 04-09-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberPunk223

$5k for a push button start and a different climate control? that would be a terrible move

you've already got leather everything, heated seats, HUD, 7" touch screen, leather on the dash, power seats, Bluetooth everything, sunroof, all the basics are covered

"push button start and a different climate control" were examples. It's obviously more than that. Sit in an Audi A5 or S5. It's a different world of interior. Years ago, I had a 2003 Mercedes CLK 500. Even by today's standards, that is a world-class interior. Perceived quality was through the roof across the board in that car.

And I'm not saying that the Camaro should have a major overhaul or even fully reach the level of quality in the A5 but I think going up to the next level would be great. I'd pay for it.

They're bringing back all the old monikers. Bring back the Berlinetta and take the interior to new levels!!

Wizard1183 · 04-09-2013, 08:56 AM

I've had ppl (women in particular) say the interior is too plain. I simply tell them, its a muscle car. Its not made to be luxurious. If I wanted luxury, Id buy an audi or something in relation to it. I prefer simplicity over all the "luxurious" items you could have.

gajagfan · 04-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Luxury? The car we have ordered and gets built next week is a 1SS. It has two options. First, we opted for the Boston Acoustics speaker upgrade. I have enjoyed the Bose systems we have had in the past, and having just heard the BA system this weekend for the first time, I am sure we are going to be happy. The second option is the 1LE option. So to answer your question as to whether I would pay for a fancy interior, the proof is in the pudding. The 2SS option is just about the same price as the 1LE option, and to me there is no question as to which way to go. As far as the belief that they need more luxury at this price point, neither the Jeep nor the RX300 are capable of holding 1G in a corner!

WheelmanSS · 04-09-2013, 10:52 AM

I would pay for more luxury personally. I am a big fan of well-designed interiors with quality materials. If it was worthwhile, looked good, and was comfortable, I'm all for it.

That being said, I don't think a Camaro is the right vehicle to target a luxury interior.

heRS · 04-09-2013, 11:04 AM

There's an a$$ for every seat - if you build it someone will buy it... I'd love extra leather, heated steering wheel, Sam Elliott's voice telling me where to turn, chrome knobs and buttons and so on. If I had the money I'd pay extra for extra comfort. I'm not planning on racing it.

SPCBA · 04-09-2013, 11:21 AM

comparing the camaro to audi and bmw is rediculous.

dkp2LT · 04-09-2013, 11:27 AM

I don't want "luxurious" but I would like to see some improvement. Personally I couldn't care less about keyless start or even climate control (which I admit I like in my MKX & Flex). What I would consider a massive upgrade would be some improvements to the door, console, dash & other trim plastics - where they do not scratch when you look at them.

You make that one improvement somehow & I would love the car as-is.

H0peful1 · 04-09-2013, 11:36 AM

Already did. Dusk SE has upgraded/softer leather. Love the interior of this car! Not a fan of push button start. Auto climate would be cool. Otherwise, I love all the features of this car. Power, multidirectional, heated seats, heated mirrors, connectivity, etc.

PalmerGA · 04-09-2013, 11:52 AM

Perfectly happy with the standard 1SS interior...

TPAJETSKI · 04-09-2013, 12:07 PM

Not at all. I'm fine with it as is. Hell I don't even want some of the stuff it has now and mine is a 1SS. People can pay what they want for a car, but the upper end Camaro prices are already starting to creep up on cars with a much better pedigree.

View Poll Results: Would YOU pay a $5-7k premium for a luxurious interior?
Yes, I'd love a more luxurious interior as a Berlinetta or Executive Express Edition	68	33.50%
Extra Interior luxury is not important to me.	135	66.50%
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04-09-2013, 12:11 AM	#16
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	I voted no, but I take the standpoint that they should be using better materials at the price point I am already paying. $43,000 car should not be chock full of plastic, and yes it has leather but really cheap leather. The leather in the Jeep is way better, and the RX300 before that was even better. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-09-2013, 08:56 AM	#20
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,316	I've had ppl (women in particular) say the interior is too plain. I simply tell them, its a muscle car. Its not made to be luxurious. If I wanted luxury, Id buy an audi or something in relation to it. I prefer simplicity over all the "luxurious" items you could have. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

04-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#22
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	I would pay for more luxury personally. I am a big fan of well-designed interiors with quality materials. If it was worthwhile, looked good, and was comfortable, I'm all for it. That being said, I don't think a Camaro is the right vehicle to target a luxury interior. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold

04-09-2013, 11:04 AM	#23
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	There's an a$$ for every seat - if you build it someone will buy it... I'd love extra leather, heated steering wheel, Sam Elliott's voice telling me where to turn, chrome knobs and buttons and so on. If I had the money I'd pay extra for extra comfort. I'm not planning on racing it. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

04-08-2013, 11:51 PM	#15
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	Can't you mod all of this in your car

04-09-2013, 12:13 AM	#17
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	5-7k would probably cover the cost of the parts and also the cost of the production. They already basically have something similar. 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, ZL1 and soon the Z/28. On top of that you have the RS package, Hot Wheels edition, Inferno Orange Interior and the 1LE. Not to mention the previous editions such as the Transformers Edition and 45th edition (and others that I might have missed) If Chevy has been able to get away with so many models and editions. I don't see why they couldn't offer a luxurious edition. Some people would like it, others wouldn't, but that's why they already have so many editions.

04-09-2013, 09:58 AM	#21
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Luxury? The car we have ordered and gets built next week is a 1SS. It has two options. First, we opted for the Boston Acoustics speaker upgrade. I have enjoyed the Bose systems we have had in the past, and having just heard the BA system this weekend for the first time, I am sure we are going to be happy. The second option is the 1LE option. So to answer your question as to whether I would pay for a fancy interior, the proof is in the pudding. The 2SS option is just about the same price as the 1LE option, and to me there is no question as to which way to go. As far as the belief that they need more luxury at this price point, neither the Jeep nor the RX300 are capable of holding 1G in a corner!

04-09-2013, 11:21 AM	#24
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	comparing the camaro to audi and bmw is rediculous. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

04-09-2013, 11:27 AM	#25
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	I don't want "luxurious" but I would like to see some improvement. Personally I couldn't care less about keyless start or even climate control (which I admit I like in my MKX & Flex). What I would consider a massive upgrade would be some improvements to the door, console, dash & other trim plastics - where they do not scratch when you look at them. You make that one improvement somehow & I would love the car as-is.

04-09-2013, 11:36 AM	#26
H0peful1 Drives: -- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: -- Posts: 169	Already did. Dusk SE has upgraded/softer leather. Love the interior of this car! Not a fan of push button start. Auto climate would be cool. Otherwise, I love all the features of this car. Power, multidirectional, heated seats, heated mirrors, connectivity, etc.

04-09-2013, 11:52 AM	#27
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Perfectly happy with the standard 1SS interior... __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-09-2013, 12:07 PM	#28
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	Not at all. I'm fine with it as is. Hell I don't even want some of the stuff it has now and mine is a 1SS. People can pay what they want for a car, but the upper end Camaro prices are already starting to creep up on cars with a much better pedigree.