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Vash · 11-16-2008, 09:59 AM

Of course they are doing it because of cash not to upset customers.

I think they are just gonna wait and see if it sells well.

The vert is dependent on the 1st year LS and LT sales right now IMO*.

Everything depends on moving the low end cars in good numbers. Just to get

more on the road and help start a "hot car" trend.

fireresq157 · 11-16-2008, 10:29 AM

I always wanted a vert, I have a 97ss t-tops now. I settled for T-tops back then i guess I'll have to settle for sunroof now. If no one notice, the wait went from 6 moths , 9 months , 1 year, 1 1/2 years to 2 years now. Anyone see a trend. I'd hate to wait another 6 months to a year then they delay it longer or cancel it all together. worst comes to worse if you really want one you'll drive a coupe 2 to 3 years before trading it in or waiting for the next remodelling year to see what that brings. Everyone should be reminded this car will probably be in the same remodeling schedule as the mustang every 4 to 5 years. You may like the next one even better the way GM designers are designing cars now. the next design if the vert is reinstated should not have the wait this one had. Don't get me wrong im really really pissed but what are you going to do, bitch and moan or get on with it.

NSCRFN3 · 11-16-2008, 06:58 PM

I think you guys are right. Very good points made here. I think it makes a lot of sense to go ahead and get a coupe to feed the 5th Gen need right now. I do think I will wait untill next fall and see what kind of other options might be available by then. I am glad I posted this, it has made me look at it in a diffrent way. Before I was just mad.

Now maybe I'll get two 5th Gens out of it!

Thanks for the great advice!

faSStcars · 11-16-2008, 07:07 PM

I really wanted a convertable. In fact if I could've gotten a convertable my wife would have traded in her 05 crossfire that we own...sizeable down payment.....but I think I will still get a coupe and hopefully get a convertable in a couple years. Still haven't decided totally. If the goverment gives the cash infusion the convertable maybe moved back up.

DeepSeaHawk · 11-16-2008, 07:29 PM

waiting patiently for the vert..

littlecammi · 11-16-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

I wanted a high-performance drop-top that could seat up to 4 people but the BMW M3 is just a little more than I want to pay.

You think? I just read a review of the 414hp M3 convertible with an as-tested price of $77,970 and a curb weight without driver of 4145 pounds. The automotive press should stop praising BMWs and just state the obvious: all BMWs are overpriced and not one is worth the money. You should only buy American and not even consider any foreign car brands anyway!

TheCaptain · 11-16-2008, 07:48 PM

Just waiting for the first convertable closest to 2011/2012. Then i'll purchase it. Though i do hope it's a second MY by then...

Hylton · 11-16-2008, 07:52 PM

This will give me time to pay off the SS before I buy the 'vert.

LadiesMan217 · 11-16-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlecammi

You think? I just read a review of the 414hp M3 convertible with an as-tested price of $77,970 and a curb weight without driver of 4145 pounds. The automotive press should stop praising BMWs and just state the obvious: all BMWs are overpriced and not one is worth the money. You should only buy American and not even consider any foreign car brands anyway!

Like I said, a little more than I'm willing to pay.

What I don't understand is this.

Malibu and Impala. Get rid of one of these vehicles. (Do we really need both?)
Trailblazer...get rid of it (Especially with the Traverse out now!)

Look at the amount of competition the Camaro Convertible would have. ONE CAR! The Mustang 'Vert is really its only competition. Give the people that want this type of vehicle a selection! Priced right, styled right, and marketed right...Chevy and Ford could rule the market in this category!

Do they really need a 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup? Seems logical to get rid of the 2500. Also, do they need the Avalanche?

This is just Chevy.

I have another question....why is Saab even around anymore? Or Hummer for that matter.

Dave_O · 11-16-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

Like I said, a little more than I'm willing to pay.

What I don't understand is this.

Malibu and Impala. Get rid of one of these vehicles. (Do we really need both?)
Trailblazer...get rid of it (Especially with the Traverse out now!)

Look at the amount of competition the Camaro Convertible would have. ONE CAR! The Mustang 'Vert is really its only competition. Give the people that want this type of vehicle a selection! Priced right, styled right, and marketed right...Chevy and Ford could rule the market in this category!

Do they really need a 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup? Seems logical to get rid of the 2500. Also, do they need the Avalanche?

This is just Chevy.

I have another question....why is Saab even around anymore? Or Hummer for that matter.

From what I heard, can't remember where though...but Chevy is getting rid of the Trailblazer, but only for Hummer to get an H4...not sure how accurate the info. is as I can't remember where I heard that but... It's something...

I agree though, there are some very repetitive models out there, not only w/ Chevy/GM, but with almost all automakers...

Design1stCode2nd · 11-17-2008, 09:41 AM

With the economy the way it is I was thinking of waiting for summer 2011 anyway so I’ll probably just wait (assuming GM makes it).

If it doesn’t I’m not sure maybe an S5 or M3 convertible (should be out soon/is out now) although that may not have depreciated enough to be affordable. Otherwise a used 335i convertible.

Max · 11-17-2008, 04:44 PM

i have a hacksaw you can use.

Iroczlover · 11-17-2008, 04:46 PM

Personally I have a unfounded faith in our Government to do the right thing to help our Auto industry hold out for a while longer.

I also have faith in GM to pull through this.

*GTAHVIT* · 11-18-2008, 08:56 AM

^+1

11-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#17
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	I think you guys are right. Very good points made here. I think it makes a lot of sense to go ahead and get a coupe to feed the 5th Gen need right now. I do think I will wait untill next fall and see what kind of other options might be available by then. I am glad I posted this, it has made me look at it in a diffrent way. Before I was just mad. Now maybe I'll get two 5th Gens out of it! Thanks for the great advice! __________________

11-16-2008, 07:07 PM	#18
faSStcars Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 M6 Convert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 61	I really wanted a convertable. In fact if I could've gotten a convertable my wife would have traded in her 05 crossfire that we own...sizeable down payment.....but I think I will still get a coupe and hopefully get a convertable in a couple years. Still haven't decided totally. If the goverment gives the cash infusion the convertable maybe moved back up. __________________ 1995 Camaro Z28 M6 convertable: Callies 396, Vortech s-trim, 9" rear 4.30. 11.04 @ 127.8 http://www.myspace.com/steve192837465

11-16-2008, 07:48 PM	#21
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Just waiting for the first convertable closest to 2011/2012. Then i'll purchase it. Though i do hope it's a second MY by then... __________________

11-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#22
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	This will give me time to pay off the SS before I buy the 'vert. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

11-17-2008, 04:46 PM	#27
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	Personally I have a unfounded faith in our Government to do the right thing to help our Auto industry hold out for a while longer. I also have faith in GM to pull through this. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

11-16-2008, 09:59 AM	#15
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Of course they are doing it because of cash not to upset customers. I think they are just gonna wait and see if it sells well. The vert is dependent on the 1st year LS and LT sales right now IMO*. Everything depends on moving the low end cars in good numbers. Just to get more on the road and help start a "hot car" trend.

11-16-2008, 10:29 AM	#16
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	I always wanted a vert, I have a 97ss t-tops now. I settled for T-tops back then i guess I'll have to settle for sunroof now. If no one notice, the wait went from 6 moths , 9 months , 1 year, 1 1/2 years to 2 years now. Anyone see a trend. I'd hate to wait another 6 months to a year then they delay it longer or cancel it all together. worst comes to worse if you really want one you'll drive a coupe 2 to 3 years before trading it in or waiting for the next remodelling year to see what that brings. Everyone should be reminded this car will probably be in the same remodeling schedule as the mustang every 4 to 5 years. You may like the next one even better the way GM designers are designing cars now. the next design if the vert is reinstated should not have the wait this one had. Don't get me wrong im really really pissed but what are you going to do, bitch and moan or get on with it.

11-16-2008, 07:29 PM	#19
DeepSeaHawk Drives: Durango Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Quantico, Va Posts: 19	waiting patiently for the vert..

11-17-2008, 09:41 AM	#25
Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	With the economy the way it is I was thinking of waiting for summer 2011 anyway so I’ll probably just wait (assuming GM makes it). If it doesn’t I’m not sure maybe an S5 or M3 convertible (should be out soon/is out now) although that may not have depreciated enough to be affordable. Otherwise a used 335i convertible.

11-17-2008, 04:44 PM	#26
Max Banned Drives: 06 Roush Supercharged GT 427HP Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 121	i have a hacksaw you can use.

11-18-2008, 08:56 AM	#28
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	^+1 __________________ 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."

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