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Ronn · 06-23-2010, 05:58 PM

I think in a few years the pace car thing would wear off. I'd much rather have a clean looking camaro. Just my opinion, I don't like the stickers..

Avalnch · 06-23-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by skylined_gtr

Hi All

I hope you can advise me, I'm getting a offered a deal here in Canada of an Indy 500 for $43,000 + GST (makes it $45150).

Can you tell me if you think that's good? Is it worth it? Or should I buy myself a nice spec'd Camaro instead?

Thanks

Is it a V6? RS? Sunroof? What does it have? Can't tell you if it's a good deal unless we have some car specs.

I had a close look at the Indy Camaro (they have one at Carter GM where I bought my Yellow SS/RS) and it just doesn't look good (to me at least). The fender badge is big and ugly. Plus, I honestly don't think there will be much added resell value for this "special edition" car.

But, if you like the car and the extra decals, then certainly get it if it's below MSRP.

I guess you're in AB since you didn't list PST.

ORANGE U NV · 06-23-2010, 06:58 PM

I like the package except I think the door stickers would get "old" fast. If you could take delivery w/out the large decals applied and instead have those put on a magnetic sign. Then you could show the car as a pace car but not have to drive it daily like that.

skylined_gtr · 06-23-2010, 07:18 PM

Yes sorry I'm in AB so 5% GST needs to be added to that price.

Also, it's the full spec 2SS so it has the 6.2 V8, Manual 6 speed Tremec, it has all the options other than the sunroof, two tone leather, colour coded interior, etc.

Is it worth it for this money? I have no idea what a regular 2SS with all the options would cost to compare?

Thanks again for the help

americo · 06-23-2010, 07:28 PM

Fully loaded with sun roof and ground effects is 49000 + taxes

JaxJags · 06-23-2010, 07:46 PM

I say go for it!

Bandit · 06-26-2010, 03:05 PM

10K more for 2 sickers, headrest and badges. I would buy an SS and use the 10K for mods.

DrumDawg · 06-26-2010, 09:55 PM

Find a Transformer Edition! These cars have loads of character.

greenrail · 06-26-2010, 10:28 PM

If i were in your positin I would go for it! I would also recommend leaving the decals on it. They will pay for themselves when and if you ever decide to sell.

trust me I know, my 98 SS Brickyard car was worth more when I sold it, because they were all still on the car. It was definitely a help when I decided to sell my baby so I could afford the new Camaro.

gold5000000 · 06-26-2010, 11:05 PM

no, i wouldn't get it because its all show and the same go. In other words, wait for the Z/28

Tarl · 06-27-2010, 03:31 AM

I just saw a PACE CAR in Ramona, Ca this morning as the wife and I were taking our early morning drive in our Camaro. The door stickers were removed. I know this defeats the purpose of having the "Pace Car" but man did it look S W E E T !! Just IOM and the Indy 500 badging on the fenders, No door stickers. Looked HOT!

autoguy · 06-28-2010, 01:25 AM

If it is a 6 Speed car I would jump on it as fast as you can. If you do not like the car, put it on ebay and sell it. You will do very well with it. There were a very few 6 speeds made and only for Canada. From what I am told, 200 were US Automatic Dealer "Replica" Cars. 50 auto's were "Festival" cars used by the Speedway, and only 45 Pace Cars to Canada with only 4 of those being the 6 Speed. If you do not want to drive around with the Door Decals, order a spare set, and keep them in the trunk. That way you have them if you ever decide to sell. The Six Speed is the only thing I would change about mine. If we could get them here, that is what I would have.

lee93 · 06-28-2010, 08:31 AM

Buy the Pace Car!

guiLT · 06-28-2010, 08:43 AM

We also have an Indy Pace Car in our club and it looks sharp but I dont know about $45,000......

06-23-2010, 05:58 PM	#15
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	I think in a few years the pace car thing would wear off. I'd much rather have a clean looking camaro. Just my opinion, I don't like the stickers.. __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

06-23-2010, 06:58 PM	#17
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	I like the package except I think the door stickers would get "old" fast. If you could take delivery w/out the large decals applied and instead have those put on a magnetic sign. Then you could show the car as a pace car but not have to drive it daily like that. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

06-26-2010, 09:55 PM	#22
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 388	Find a Transformer Edition! These cars have loads of character. __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

06-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#23
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	If i were in your positin I would go for it! I would also recommend leaving the decals on it. They will pay for themselves when and if you ever decide to sell. trust me I know, my 98 SS Brickyard car was worth more when I sold it, because they were all still on the car. It was definitely a help when I decided to sell my baby so I could afford the new Camaro. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

06-26-2010, 11:05 PM	#24
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	no, i wouldn't get it because its all show and the same go. In other words, wait for the Z/28 __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

06-23-2010, 07:18 PM	#18
skylined_gtr Drives: 2010 Shelby Cobra GT 500 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 10	Yes sorry I'm in AB so 5% GST needs to be added to that price. Also, it's the full spec 2SS so it has the 6.2 V8, Manual 6 speed Tremec, it has all the options other than the sunroof, two tone leather, colour coded interior, etc. Is it worth it for this money? I have no idea what a regular 2SS with all the options would cost to compare? Thanks again for the help

06-23-2010, 07:28 PM	#19
americo Drives: IOM 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond Hill Ontario Posts: 53 View My Garage	Fully loaded with sun roof and ground effects is 49000 + taxes

06-23-2010, 07:46 PM	#20
JaxJags Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 375	I say go for it!

06-26-2010, 03:05 PM	#21
Bandit Drives: 10th Anniversary Firehawk Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 10	10K more for 2 sickers, headrest and badges. I would buy an SS and use the 10K for mods.

06-27-2010, 03:31 AM	#25
Tarl Drives: Rally Yellow/black -2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA (USA) Posts: 207	I just saw a PACE CAR in Ramona, Ca this morning as the wife and I were taking our early morning drive in our Camaro. The door stickers were removed. I know this defeats the purpose of having the "Pace Car" but man did it look S W E E T !! Just IOM and the Indy 500 badging on the fenders, No door stickers. Looked HOT!

06-28-2010, 01:25 AM	#26
autoguy Drives: 10 SS,11 SS Pace, 13 ZL1 IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,735 View My Garage	If it is a 6 Speed car I would jump on it as fast as you can. If you do not like the car, put it on ebay and sell it. You will do very well with it. There were a very few 6 speeds made and only for Canada. From what I am told, 200 were US Automatic Dealer "Replica" Cars. 50 auto's were "Festival" cars used by the Speedway, and only 45 Pace Cars to Canada with only 4 of those being the 6 Speed. If you do not want to drive around with the Door Decals, order a spare set, and keep them in the trunk. That way you have them if you ever decide to sell. The Six Speed is the only thing I would change about mine. If we could get them here, that is what I would have.

06-28-2010, 08:31 AM	#27
lee93 Drives: 93 Z Festival 42 and Trucks 4 & 64 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 174	Buy the Pace Car!

06-28-2010, 08:43 AM	#28
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	We also have an Indy Pace Car in our club and it looks sharp but I dont know about $45,000...... __________________

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