Rumor: Camaro ZL1 base price: $47,000. Per C&D (Update: Debunked by fbodfather?)

[Scrappy Doo]

You can grab a base gt500 for around 48ish, so i would guess the Zl will be in that range somewhere. But keep in mind that a gt500 goes up to near 58k when you check the option boxes...

When you consider what you get with the ZL, and the fact that it's got warranty, I think that 47k would be a deal.

[Soundwave]

Wait til the dealers join the fray, it WILL cost closer to $60K, :slice:

Exactly. BASE PRICE...if you're purchasing this car you're not gonna get a BASE PRICE. I'd bet my left nut this thing runs in the 55-60 range.

The price difference between a Corvette and a ZR1 corvette is double. A ZR1 "starts" at $111k and is at my dealer for $125k. Does any dealer sell a base model of anything?? I wouldn't know because I've never asked...get the point?

[BoostedX2]

The only options for the GT500:

SVT: 3495
Glass Roof: 1995
Electronics: 2370
Illuminated door Sills: 207

Max Prive: 55,537

The question is, will GM add the SVT Package to the GT 500 for a one-to-one comparison? If so, we would be looking at $52,140

[Mark Myles]

I'm speculating that GM didn't give out the price on the ZL1 because they want to put out the "feelers". They know how much they need to sell the car for, so i'm suspicious as to why they would not disclose this figure.

My fear is, that after GM reads everything on this forum about how the ZL1 is a bargin at $50,000 to $65,000 and how people will be standing in line to pay this price, GM will be licking their chops.......as will the dealers. Just because the ZL1 was made to compete with the GT500 doesn't mean it has to cost less. If the overwhelming demand is there, the opportunity to maximize profit is also there.

I hope I'm wrong for everyone looking to purchase this new car. But the way corporate greed has been lately, I don't know.

M

[BoostedX2]

I am betting $49,995

[BoostedX2]

47 K would be EASILY EXCEEDING our Expectations!!!!

[bdstealth]

I started a thread awhile back.I took an educated guess at $45980 only $1020 off the est.$47000.Pretty close.Now do I trade in my R6P for ZL1?

[el ess A]

First- GM hasn't announced the price. MT is talking out their ass. FACT. Their guess is as good as anyone else's at this point.

Psychologically speaking, and historically typical of GM, they tend to price the Camaro a tad higher than the Mustang anyway. But also, unless they absolutely have to, if they start the price with a 4, such as 48,900 or something like that, the idea of getting a car like this in the 40s would be much more palatable to the mind than 50,100 for instance. GM marketing knows this, and much more as they have all the beans to know exactly what one of these animals cost to build.

And I'm not going to worry about dealer markup. Since these will be flow-through models, you SHOULD be able to get one for MSRP or below by the end of 2012 anyway. I'm guessing. But you shouldn't pay more than MSRP regardless.

[Darth_Emma]

Too rich for me. I'm too far into the SS I have with mods. I like the looks of my SS better anyway... except for the rear diffuser. I really like the diffuser on the ZL1.

[thespymaster]

Originally Posted by M6HuggerSS

as much as $47K sounds like to much... i guess its only around $10K more than a 2SS-RS... and with a part list you could not purchase in the aftermarket for the same amount....
i guess you could even consider this a value?

Agreed and just for the mod comparision for a SS modded to compare to ZL1 with very conservative pricing for parts & labor:

Supercharger say at cost $5500
Decent Suspenssion sytsem $2000
Performance Exhaust $900
* Installation $2500


Total = 10900

And a more reaslistic number for the above with installation would be more like $15,000



The price on your face when you get the same package in the new ZL1 with a full GM warranty .....................PRICELESS

[thespymaster]

Originally Posted by mpate16

I read this earlier.... that is a pretty good price! I wonder what the base model would not have?

I would assume the options for the ZL1:

Hud
Chrome wheels vs standard OEM wheels
The dual driving lights?
Suede Upgrade

[dave5514]

Definitely in for the ZL1, not sure on the suede, will have to see in person to decide.

Was holding out on th 2SS until this car came out (whatever it was gonna be), I think GM did a great job from the view and description. Looking forward to the continued test / eval / development through the summer as they said.

I'll take mine in black, thank you!

[chain777]

I'd be amazed if this car came in under 50K. The GT500 barely does, and it doesn't have mag shocks, 20" forged wheels or 2 piece 6 piston brakes. I'd also be surprised if they avoid a gas guzzler tax.

I think mid 50's is more realistic.

[BoostedX2]

Originally Posted by chain777

I'd be amazed if this car came in under 50K. The GT500 barely does, and it doesn't have mag shocks, 20" forged wheels or 2 piece 6 piston brakes. I'd also be surprised if they avoid a gas guzzler tax.

I think mid 50's is more realistic.

The GT500 does have 19" forged wheels and an all forged, hand built motor..that is a potential offset, as the LSA and magnetic shocks development cost has already been paid for by the CTS-V and corvette...