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Lovestanda · 05-19-2009, 07:03 AM

If gas goes way high like last summer, does it make dealers less inclined to charge over msrp?? Will it slow down SS orders? Will there be less demand for the Camaro vs. micro boxes??

myold88 · 05-19-2009, 07:24 AM

With the cost of the car, depreciation, insurance, maintaince,tires, etc the cost between the 6 or 8 is pennies- What are you guys worried about ?.

Maddtim · 05-19-2009, 12:54 PM

It's crazy to say, but as Gas prices go up, the difference between regular and premium doesn't seem as bad. Think about it:

When Regular gas is $2.00 gallon, then premium is around 2.25, right? 19 gallon tank and it costs $38.00 regular and $42.75 for premium, a $4.75 difference or 13%.

But when Regular goes to $4.00 a gallon Premium is around $4.35-$4.40. Even at the higher price it's: $76.00 vs $83.60, a $7.60 difference. At $75.00 to fill up, am I really gonna worry about that extra $7 bucks like I would $4 at $38?

golfer1 · 05-19-2009, 02:45 PM

At least it wont be $5 like it was two years ago. Plus I'm glad I live on the Gulf coast where gas prices don't go up $1 overnight lol

MrIcky · 05-20-2009, 05:24 PM

I thought the whole point of the Camaro SS is that it was a working class hero car. If you don't have to worry about gas prices then maybe the Corvette is for you.

05-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#59
Maddtim Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 105	It's crazy to say, but as Gas prices go up, the difference between regular and premium doesn't seem as bad. Think about it: When Regular gas is $2.00 gallon, then premium is around 2.25, right? 19 gallon tank and it costs $38.00 regular and $42.75 for premium, a $4.75 difference or 13%. But when Regular goes to $4.00 a gallon Premium is around $4.35-$4.40. Even at the higher price it's: $76.00 vs $83.60, a $7.60 difference. At $75.00 to fill up, am I really gonna worry about that extra $7 bucks like I would $4 at $38? __________________ Had- 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Red Jewel Tintcoat, Beige interior, Polished Aluminum Wheels, Sunroof, Black Rally Stripes Have 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible 45th Anniversary Edition with Hurst shifter.

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05-19-2009, 07:03 AM	#57
Lovestanda Large Member Drives: Yugo SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 428	If gas goes way high like last summer, does it make dealers less inclined to charge over msrp?? Will it slow down SS orders? Will there be less demand for the Camaro vs. micro boxes??

05-19-2009, 07:24 AM	#58
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,164 View My Garage	With the cost of the car, depreciation, insurance, maintaince,tires, etc the cost between the 6 or 8 is pennies- What are you guys worried about ?.

05-19-2009, 02:45 PM	#60
golfer1 Drives: orange/black/orange 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 39	At least it wont be $5 like it was two years ago. Plus I'm glad I live on the Gulf coast where gas prices don't go up $1 overnight lol

05-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#61
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	I thought the whole point of the Camaro SS is that it was a working class hero car. If you don't have to worry about gas prices then maybe the Corvette is for you.