Hard Decision- Camaro vs. Vette - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

wallus13 · 01-04-2009, 09:38 PM

So I am not posting this to complain about the price of a Camaro (you've got to pay to play) but with the discounts on Vettes I am really torn. I just priced out the Camaro I want and it came to about $40k.

I have been following this car forever but have always wanted a Vette. I am 23, single and do not necessarily have to have a backseat. I have read that you can get new Vettes for 38k (would like to see where!).

How can I pass up that kind of price on the Vette? Convince me! I know that either way I can't lose.

dieseldave24v · 01-04-2009, 09:40 PM

Well when you find that vette for 38K send me a pm.

wallus13 · 01-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldave24v

Well when you find that vette for 38K send me a pm.

I know but I swear I read it on here. I just did a quick look and found one for $41k.

Legend · 01-04-2009, 09:45 PM

First...if you are paying $40K for a Camaro, I think you may have spent too much! I mean unless you got the 21 inch wheels, body kit, all the GMPP parts and a few sets of stripes for you Camaro...worst case scenario for a nicely loaded Camaro SS, $36K!

Also...if you did get all that stuff for $40K, then you'll not get a Vette with the same equipment for $38K! Not even close....you'll get the LS3, but not much else!

I'm not sure what to tell you but in all honesty...I, well, I don't know? Just, well, have fun I guess with whatever choice you make...sure would like to see pics once the decision is made!

wallus13 · 01-04-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Legend

First...if you are paying $40K for a Camaro, I think you may have spent too much! I mean unless you got the 21 inch wheels, body kit, all the GMPP parts and a few sets of stripes for you Camaro...worst case scenario for a nicely loaded Camaro SS, $36K!

Also...if you did get all that stuff for $40K, then you'll not get a Vette with the same equipment for $38K! Not even close....you'll get the LS3, but not much else!

I'm not sure what to tell you but in all honesty...I, well, I don't know? Just, well, have fun I guess with whatever choice you make...sure would like to see pics once the decision is made!

I used the price calculator on here.

Put in:

2SS/RS
Stripes
Sunroof
BA
Hurst Shifter
Connectivity Package

I think thats all I had and it came to high 39's.

Legend · 01-04-2009, 09:53 PM

BA and connectvity package come with the 2SS...strips, sunroof and shifter are extra.

Still rather high I'd say...not sure what is running the price up...I have those other than sunroof and I didn't pay that...

wallus13 · 01-04-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I am Legend

BA and connectvity package come with the 2SS...strips, sunroof and shifter are extra.

Still rather high I'd say...not sure what is running the price up...I have those other than sunroof and I didn't pay that...

Maybe I messed up with taxes but thats still looking at least 37k. Either way, almost Vette territory.

ArcAngel · 01-04-2009, 09:59 PM

legend the 2SS starts at 34,9 your configuration is like 37, 8 without tax title license so how do you figure 40 is too much??

TaylorRyanSS · 01-04-2009, 10:00 PM

get a camaro!! Its going to be a head turner. I would only get the vette if I could afford the Z06 or even better the ZR1

wallus13 · 01-04-2009, 10:00 PM

One other thing I should mention is that I could use my college grad discount on the Vette and I probably can not (at least right away) on the Camaro.

Legend · 01-04-2009, 10:00 PM

I guess I just got a good deal then...I didn't pay anywhere near $38K for mine.

Tax, title and license will be cash for me since I can't see financing that stuff as I never have.

Maybe they are up there and I just got a good deal...

camaro5 · 01-04-2009, 10:00 PM

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These are the last two 2008 Corvettes that I have left and this is a NO negotiation sale. This sale is for Corvette Forum members only and it is my rock bottom price! I will not consider any offer unless you are offering more than my sales price. Please ask for me "Tim Boone". Also please see our policy below for out of state buyers. Thank You!

Sale $12,000 Off MSRP

2008 Coupes (Sale price includes $500 rebate. Good until 12/31/08)

1. Crystal Red/Ebony 1LT MN6 QG7 Z51 NPP
MSRP $51,885 GMS $44,824 Sale $39,885

This one has optional NPP exhaust $1295 and Z51 another $1295.

No Corvette is stripped. 1LT models do not have side air bags. That stops me.

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EDIT: I should add, these two cars are so different. You would be well served to wait until you can try both, and then decide.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-04-2009, 10:01 PM

If they're both about the same price then you need to ask yourself....Am I feeling lucky? Wait-no....

You can probably flip back and forth forever with this. It narrows down to one question..
Do you want a Corvette?
Or do you want a Camaro?

The performance between the two...I dunno....if Chevy delivers, it's going to be crazy close. So, personally, that wouldn't be a factor for me I guess.

ArcAngel · 01-04-2009, 10:03 PM

Crap I hope my dealer gives me a deal like Iamlegend when I go next Saturday

01-04-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
wallus13 Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WI Posts: 10	Hard Decision- Camaro vs. Vette So I am not posting this to complain about the price of a Camaro (you've got to pay to play) but with the discounts on Vettes I am really torn. I just priced out the Camaro I want and it came to about $40k. I have been following this car forever but have always wanted a Vette. I am 23, single and do not necessarily have to have a backseat. I have read that you can get new Vettes for 38k (would like to see where!). How can I pass up that kind of price on the Vette? Convince me! I know that either way I can't lose.

01-04-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	Well when you find that vette for 38K send me a pm. __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

01-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#9
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	get a camaro!! Its going to be a head turner. I would only get the vette if I could afford the Z06 or even better the ZR1 __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

01-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	If they're both about the same price then you need to ask yourself....Am I feeling lucky? Wait-no.... You can probably flip back and forth forever with this. It narrows down to one question.. Do you want a Corvette? Or do you want a Camaro? The performance between the two...I dunno....if Chevy delivers, it's going to be crazy close. So, personally, that wouldn't be a factor for me I guess. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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01-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#4
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	First...if you are paying $40K for a Camaro, I think you may have spent too much! I mean unless you got the 21 inch wheels, body kit, all the GMPP parts and a few sets of stripes for you Camaro...worst case scenario for a nicely loaded Camaro SS, $36K! Also...if you did get all that stuff for $40K, then you'll not get a Vette with the same equipment for $38K! Not even close....you'll get the LS3, but not much else! I'm not sure what to tell you but in all honesty...I, well, I don't know? Just, well, have fun I guess with whatever choice you make...sure would like to see pics once the decision is made!

01-04-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	BA and connectvity package come with the 2SS...strips, sunroof and shifter are extra. Still rather high I'd say...not sure what is running the price up...I have those other than sunroof and I didn't pay that...

01-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	legend the 2SS starts at 34,9 your configuration is like 37, 8 without tax title license so how do you figure 40 is too much??

01-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#14
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Crap I hope my dealer gives me a deal like Iamlegend when I go next Saturday