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CSM088 · 12-02-2011, 12:08 AM

Yikes, and I was so certain I would end up with a Camaro.

A quick backstory: I am graduating from University this December as an engineer, and I have a job lined up starting Jan 3. It's time to replace the 98 Ford Escort coupe. I've had my eyes set on a Camaro LS or if I feel I can manage, an LT RS.

However, Ford has some really great incentives this month. Mustang V6 Premium Coupe with $3500 cash rebate, $1000 Costco rebate, and $500 off for Cash for clunker's equivalent.

And thats the premium Mustang V6. The end price is around $26.5K CAD after taxes, where right now I'm looking at about $30K CAD for a base model (LS) Camaro after taxes. That's with the steelies (hate), no fog lights, and limited MP3 connectivity. I love the Camaro LS but I really wouldn't be satisfied with the steelies. I can't justify driving off the lot not 100% satisfied with my new car.

I haven't test driven the Mustang yet, but I feel if I do, I'll be so excited about it and it'll be really hard to justify coming back to the Camaro.

And that 3.7L Mustang is quite impressive, it (apparently) handles really well and you can't really argue with the 0-60 of 5.1 sec and the 1/4 mile in 13.7 sec. Those numbers are superior to the Camaro's.

Alright, bring on the bias. Help me out, I'm a Camaro owner and love em to death, but the price difference is a whole vehicle class difference right now.

RED DEMON SS · 12-02-2011, 12:11 AM

Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k!

CSM088 · 12-02-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by farthestnorth

Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k!

Thanks, I appreciate the contact.

You have to realize how badly we Canadians are getting ripped off. New SS Camaro's are over 40K OTD up here.

ztwenty · 12-02-2011, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farthestnorth

Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k!

29 to 31k how????lol i want to know!! I've been looking around for an SS ..and thats around my price range and have been able to find 2010's for that much.. but i thought new SS's were going for like 38k plus?

bajamoon · 12-02-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CSM088

Thanks, I appreciate the contact.

You have to realize how badly we Canadians are getting ripped off. New SS Camaro's are over 40K OTD up here.

Come down and live across the border and we will get you a deal on that new Camaro.

RED DEMON SS · 12-02-2011, 12:16 AM

I paid exactly 29,000 cash in my hand for my Camaro in Fairbanks Alaska!!!
Might i also add no taxes in Alaska! Woot Woot

calegarrison · 12-02-2011, 12:17 AM

not a ford:(

SSGUNNER · 12-02-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ztwenty

29 to 31k how????lol i want to know!! I've been looking around for an SS ..and thats around my price range and have been able to find 2010's for that much.. but i thought new SS's were going for like 38k plus?

Yea, not sure how true that is. Well maybe a 1SS?

RED DEMON SS · 12-02-2011, 12:18 AM

Sad the plant in Oshawa makes them, then they come here and are cheaper!

RED DEMON SS · 12-02-2011, 12:19 AM

1SS is what i have and just spent over 16k on bolt on's!

Jrichards73 · 12-02-2011, 12:20 AM

Sad that we are even right now and you are still getting screwed with the "higher" conversion price. The car is built THERE to boot!

SSGUNNER · 12-02-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farthestnorth

I paid exactly 29,000 cash in my hand for my Camaro in Fairbanks Alaska!!!
Might i also add no taxes in Alaska! Woot Woot

Oh ok, now i believe you.

ffrcobra_65 · 12-02-2011, 12:22 AM

its a no brainer. You get a premium model on a Mustang V6 and save thousands over a base Camaro V6. It is faster too! Many here will blast the Mustang and say the Camaro is better looking but you gotta remember, appearance is subjective. This is a Camaro site and Camaro is the handsome king but if you go to the Ford site, those people there think Camaro looks like crap. It's your money...get the most for it.

Revo1 · 12-02-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farthestnorth

Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k!

TRUTH

12-02-2011, 12:08 AM	#1
CSM088 Drives: 1981 Z28 // 2010 1SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 254	Help me, I might buy a Mustang Yikes, and I was so certain I would end up with a Camaro. A quick backstory: I am graduating from University this December as an engineer, and I have a job lined up starting Jan 3. It's time to replace the 98 Ford Escort coupe. I've had my eyes set on a Camaro LS or if I feel I can manage, an LT RS. However, Ford has some really great incentives this month. Mustang V6 Premium Coupe with $3500 cash rebate, $1000 Costco rebate, and $500 off for Cash for clunker's equivalent. And thats the premium Mustang V6. The end price is around $26.5K CAD after taxes, where right now I'm looking at about $30K CAD for a base model (LS) Camaro after taxes. That's with the steelies (hate), no fog lights, and limited MP3 connectivity. I love the Camaro LS but I really wouldn't be satisfied with the steelies. I can't justify driving off the lot not 100% satisfied with my new car. I haven't test driven the Mustang yet, but I feel if I do, I'll be so excited about it and it'll be really hard to justify coming back to the Camaro. And that 3.7L Mustang is quite impressive, it (apparently) handles really well and you can't really argue with the 0-60 of 5.1 sec and the 1/4 mile in 13.7 sec. Those numbers are superior to the Camaro's. Alright, bring on the bias. Help me out, I'm a Camaro owner and love em to death, but the price difference is a whole vehicle class difference right now.

12-02-2011, 12:11 AM	#2
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k! __________________

12-02-2011, 12:16 AM	#6
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	I paid exactly 29,000 cash in my hand for my Camaro in Fairbanks Alaska!!! Might i also add no taxes in Alaska! Woot Woot __________________

12-02-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
calegarrison Cale Garrison Drives: 2010 Synergy Green SE Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Roosevelt, OK Posts: 294 View My Garage	not a ford:( __________________ *2010 SYNERGY GREEN SPECIAL EDITION* *22" Helo 844 Wheels* *5% Tint* *Blacked Out Taillights, Foglights, Sidemarkers Bowties , Taillight Bezels Reverse Lights* Synergy Green Matched G2 Brake Caliper Paint Magnetic Trunk Blackout AAC Lighting Replaced Factory Blue Interior LEDs with Green Black Gill Inserts Synergy Green Engine Cover and Fuse Box Vararam CAI with Green Air Filter** COMING SOON! ARH Longtube Headers MRT 2.0 Exhaust Trifecta Ghost Cam Synergy Green Heritage Grill T3 Flat Black Stripes Razzi Ground FX in SGM Lambo Doors STS Turbo SS Front Bumper with T2 Ports

12-02-2011, 12:18 AM	#9
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Sad the plant in Oshawa makes them, then they come here and are cheaper! __________________

12-02-2011, 12:19 AM	#10
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	1SS is what i have and just spent over 16k on bolt on's! __________________

12-02-2011, 12:20 AM	#11
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Sad that we are even right now and you are still getting screwed with the "higher" conversion price. The car is built THERE to boot! __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

12-02-2011, 12:22 AM	#13
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	its a no brainer. You get a premium model on a Mustang V6 and save thousands over a base Camaro V6. It is faster too! Many here will blast the Mustang and say the Camaro is better looking but you gotta remember, appearance is subjective. This is a Camaro site and Camaro is the handsome king but if you go to the Ford site, those people there think Camaro looks like crap. It's your money...get the most for it.

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