Too Many Camaros?

[Number 3]

That's the risk with buying such a wonderful car as the Camaro. It is so reasonably priced that many people wanting an expressively styled car with great performance will buy it.

If you want exclusivity, you need to step up and buy a Corvette. But even they aren't rare.

The only exclusive cars that are also reasonably priced look more like the Aztek than a Camaro.

Worry not, enjoy the car.

[2010-1SS-IBM]

Originally Posted by jpizzo127

Here's my big fear.

As much as I love the Camaro and I am so excited for the first time in my life about buying a car, I am terrified that by the time I get the car, it will be like the Mustang. I mean, you see them every 5 blocks, being driven by grandma's and they come in the most atrocious colors.

Do you think Chevy will overproduce these cars to the point that they are no longer special?

Who cares? I'll still have a new car with 426hp that I bought for ~$31k.

[GaryTucker]

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

I've seen about 3 in Oklahoma so far.

There are more than that in Enid alone! In fact the local dealer has been sitting on a black 2ss/rs with the 21" wheels for a couple of weeks!

[nusong]

Originally Posted by jpizzo127

Here's my big fear.

As much as I love the Camaro and I am so excited for the first time in my life about buying a car, I am terrified that by the time I get the car, it will be like the Mustang. I mean, you see them every 5 blocks, being driven by grandma's and they come in the most atrocious colors.

Do you think Chevy will overproduce these cars to the point that they are no longer special?

Hey..............I'm not a grandmother..............but, I'm a GRANDFATHER who likes Camaros! Had a '95 and will be driving a 2010 in a few weeks! Don't you think I should drive a 5th generation Camaro? I'm only 71.

[Killer Bee]

I understand your concern, but the beauty of the Camaro is its potential for customization. I see so many mustangs that I practically tune them out, but every once in awhile I see one that grabs my attention and won't let go (e.g. Super Snake, tricked out GT500, Elenor kit). Make it your own, that's half the fun of this vehicle!

[thesnoopster]

I dont care if there are tons of Camaros out (5th Gens) .... im will be happy to see more mean bowties on the road and also it will keep the people away from mines that never seen the 5th Gen .... I would like for ones to pump gas or go to the store in peace LOL J/K ... But bring on more!!!

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Good. Let's hope so. That's how GM makes money and that's what will give GM incentive to build a 6th gen.

Originally Posted by superdave99

Originally Posted by fastal

I for one want to see more Camaro's on the street then Mustangs. If the new Camaro can outsell the Mustang every month I'd be thrilled. Means a better chance for a Z28 in a few years, better chance that they keep making them.

Originally Posted by SS-Eric

Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing?

Originally Posted by rico-2SS

No such thing as "too much of a good thing"

Originally Posted by Number 3

That's the risk with buying such a wonderful car as the Camaro. It is so reasonably priced that many people wanting an expressively styled car with great performance will buy it.

If you want exclusivity, you need to step up and buy a Corvette. But even they aren't rare.

The only exclusive cars that are also reasonably priced look more like the Aztek than a Camaro.

Worry not, enjoy the car.

Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Who cares? I'll still have a new car with 426hp that I bought for ~$31k.

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

I understand your concern, but the beauty of the Camaro is its potential for customization. I see so many mustangs that I practically tune them out, but every once in awhile I see one that grabs my attention and won't let go (e.g. Super Snake, tricked out GT500, Elenor kit). Make it your own, that's half the fun of this vehicle!

these about sum it up!

[levi1922]

Originally Posted by Revo1

Dude, I went up to Yosemite yesterday, and between Oakhurst and Yosemite (about 5 miles MAYBE) I must have seen at least 20 late model Mustangs, at least 8 of which were brand new. I kinda doubt you have to worry about that TOO much. And besides, it doesn't REALLY matter, does it? If you love the car, then it's special to you, and that's that.

[Chief Mario]

Originally Posted by jpizzo127

Here's my big fear.

As much as I love the Camaro and I am so excited for the first time in my life about buying a car, I am terrified that by the time I get the car, it will be like the Mustang. I mean, you see them every 5 blocks, being driven by grandma's and they come in the most atrocious colors.

Do you think Chevy will overproduce these cars to the point that they are no longer special?

You know, it is always an excitment to get a new car, especially such a nice one like the Camaro. You must however accept that the car is not an object of art hanging on a wall in a prestige museum and that eventually there will be has many has the Stang on the road. At the end of the day, we are in my opinion getting the car for the pleasure of driving it and enjoying the excellent product GM is putting on the road. Please do not get me wrong, of course it would be awesome to be the only one in the neighborhood to have a 2010 Camaro but, it is after all a production car and the more they sell the more it should become afordable to get. i. e. those foolish mark up by some money hungry dealers that asks anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 over MSRP is simply taking advantage of the rarety of the vehicle.

[Angelina]

Originally Posted by lostinvt

onechuck....that's pretty funny! I live 8 miles outside of NYC, and, aside from at the dealer, I saw my first camaro (besides mine of course) earlier this week!

Small Town here too...and they are everywhere! AND of course nearly all IOM LOL In a 15 mile radius I know of 3 IOM, 1 Summit, 1 SIM and my dealer has 2 on lot. Black SS Sold and Victory Red SS Unsold.

I am so glad to see them!

Our Ford dealership just closed, Dodge dealership looks empty...It's sad.

Yay Chevy!

[jpizzo127]

I guess I should clarify.

I love the 2010 Camaro. I love Chevy products and this particular car is my dream car. (Do you think I overpaid for a 2LT with the RS package and Rally Stripes...paid $30,500)

Anyway, the uniqueness of the car making it a head turner was an added bonus to me.

I would have bought the car if there were just as many as the mustangs. I just hope I get to drive it a little while it's still a rare head turner in my area.

BTW, on Long Island, since the car became avaiable, I've seen 4 Camaros. (And none of them as cool looking as mine will be!)

[SSOOCH]

Easy fix. If you're worried about it being too common. Just buy a Tom Berger or other speciality model.

[2010-1SS-IBM]

Originally Posted by jpizzo127

(Do you think I overpaid for a 2LT with the RS package and Rally Stripes...paid $30,500)

No, not if that's what you wanted. It's hard to find cars with all the bells and whistles for less than $30k these days, much less one with 300hp.

[bloomfu]

Originally Posted by nusong

Hey..............I'm not a grandmother..............but, I'm a GRANDFATHER who likes Camaros! Had a '95 and will be driving a 2010 in a few weeks! Don't you think I should drive a 5th generation Camaro? I'm only 71.

Well said... I am 51 and close to being a grandpa...owned a 69, Z28 and vowed some day would own another. 5th gen was the one that tipped the scale...style and the muscle. This near grandpa grew up in the muscle car era and still appreciate muscle cars and will continue to do so until I die. Cut us mature camaro owners a little slack.