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The Dark Knight · 06-03-2009, 11:52 AM

No one was interested in GM until the Camaro came around and people are seeing it on the streets...it's a start...good to see that the "TOP 2" are American...TRUCKS!!!

KJS · 06-03-2009, 11:53 AM

Give it a couple of months on the road when people get to know what it is and then compare it to the Mustang and Challenger sales. As WYCamaro said, part of the sales strategy is to generate interest in Chevy cars and hopefully increase sales of Malibu's, etc. Its a signature car that's affordable compared to the Vette and will generate traffic.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-03-2009, 11:54 AM

Expect to see the 2nd gen. Equinox on that list soon...and the Cruze...

WYcamaro · 06-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Drive by a Ford dealership and look at what's parked up front in plain view.. Mustangs and F150s. the top seller and the signature car. Mustangs aren't in the top listings but they bring people in. Plus being reasonably priced they sell a ton too. I think the Camaro will do this for GM, and that's worth a lot more than its sales alone.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

Just to put into perspective the number of top selling cars accross the board, in comparison to the Camaro which is selling roughly 6k per month. I love the camaro, but it's not a company saving car by volume.

1.) Ford F-Series: 33,381
2.) Chevy Silverado: 31,463
3.) Toyota Camry: 31,325
4.) Toyota Corolla: 23,576
5.) Honda Accord: 22,597
6.) Honda Civic: 20,723
7.) Ford Fusion: 19,786
8.) Chevy Impala: 18,709
9.) Nissan Altima: 18,408
10.) Ford Escape: 16,391

I want this car to be rare and not crazy produced. That is what will make it more valuable. The Camaro is however attracting people to the showroom. It is a dream car for a lot of folks.

The Dark Knight · 06-03-2009, 12:12 PM

Wait for 3 weeks...after Transformers comes out...there will be more Camaro fanboys...just looking at the trailers alone...you can see it's all GM advertising. They even have some really cool scenes where Bumblebee kicks ass!

camaro guy · 06-03-2009, 12:31 PM

and you drive a HHR. rated as a one of the top ten sales duds.

JJ#48Racing · 06-03-2009, 12:33 PM

You have to consider the fact that the camaro is somewhat of a halo car. There are many people that won't buy a camaro, but it was the camaro that brought them into the showroom. Then they see another GM model that better suits their needs and buy it instead.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-03-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

and you drive a HHR. rated as a one of the top ten sales duds.

What the hell are you talking about?

9,000 units a month is not a sales dud.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight_23

Wait for 3 weeks...after Transformers comes out...there will be more Camaro fanboys...just looking at the trailers alone...you can see it's all GM advertising. They even have some really cool scenes where Bumblebee kicks ass!

Not a shame to say so, but the first Transformers is what got me interested in this car. I am just so happy I have one now right before the sequel comes out. But yeah, it is going to create an even bigger frenzey because now the car is available, well available in some capacity, but you know what I mean.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

You have to consider the fact that the camaro is somewhat of a halo car. There are many people that won't buy a camaro, but it was the camaro that brought them into the showroom. Then they see another GM model that better suits their needs and buy it instead.

Yup, exactly.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-03-2009, 12:38 PM

And remember GM is in the hole on the camaro... It's gonna take a while for them to actually turn a real profit.

Give it time.

PQ · 06-03-2009, 12:38 PM

Driving a Malibu today while they buff the small blemishes off my car.

NOT impressed. :(

That being said, I think before it's all over there will be a TON of LTs sold and it will be a very successful car. But it is not a 'common' car people will buy. It will NEVER outsell the rest of that list long term. It's too targeted but it wasn't meant to.

Don't let the initial numbers fool you.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-03-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Driving a Malibu today while they buff the small blemishes off my car.

NOT impressed. :(

That being said, I think before it's all over there will be a TON of LTs sold and it will be a very successful car. But it is not a 'common' car people will buy. It will NEVER outsell the rest of that list long term. It's too targeted but it wasn't meant to.

Not impressed with the malibu? or the fact that there are blemishes on your car?

What trim maly did you get.

06-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#15
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,080	No one was interested in GM until the Camaro came around and people are seeing it on the streets...it's a start...good to see that the "TOP 2" are American...TRUCKS!!! __________________

06-03-2009, 11:53 AM	#16
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Give it a couple of months on the road when people get to know what it is and then compare it to the Mustang and Challenger sales. As WYCamaro said, part of the sales strategy is to generate interest in Chevy cars and hopefully increase sales of Malibu's, etc. Its a signature car that's affordable compared to the Vette and will generate traffic. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#17
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Expect to see the 2nd gen. Equinox on that list soon...and the Cruze... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#20
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,080	Wait for 3 weeks...after Transformers comes out...there will be more Camaro fanboys...just looking at the trailers alone...you can see it's all GM advertising. They even have some really cool scenes where Bumblebee kicks ass! __________________

06-03-2009, 12:38 PM	#26
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	And remember GM is in the hole on the camaro... It's gonna take a while for them to actually turn a real profit. Give it time. __________________ 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."

06-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#18
WYcamaro Drives: in reverse Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm Lost.... Posts: 195	Drive by a Ford dealership and look at what's parked up front in plain view.. Mustangs and F150s. the top seller and the signature car. Mustangs aren't in the top listings but they bring people in. Plus being reasonably priced they sell a ton too. I think the Camaro will do this for GM, and that's worth a lot more than its sales alone.

06-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#21
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	and you drive a HHR. rated as a one of the top ten sales duds.

06-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#22
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	You have to consider the fact that the camaro is somewhat of a halo car. There are many people that won't buy a camaro, but it was the camaro that brought them into the showroom. Then they see another GM model that better suits their needs and buy it instead.

06-03-2009, 12:38 PM	#27
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Driving a Malibu today while they buff the small blemishes off my car. NOT impressed. :( That being said, I think before it's all over there will be a TON of LTs sold and it will be a very successful car. But it is not a 'common' car people will buy. It will NEVER outsell the rest of that list long term. It's too targeted but it wasn't meant to. Don't let the initial numbers fool you. __________________

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