Will you buy a new Camaro?

[Chris 96 WS6]

Who's buying one when the car hits the showroom?

[NviouSS]

depending on what you can option it with, i'd get one

[Chris 96 WS6]

A lot will depend on the price for me.

[gettinthere]

I'll be buying one.

[OctaneSS/RS]

Most likely YES! :)

[Chad]

i voted depends, on price etc...

[JakeY2KZ]

Price is the main concern for me...I might have to wait a year after it comes out before I can get one. Plus you know that dealers are going to mark up the hell out of it.

[NviouSS]

i would wait a couple years so all the kinks get worked out

[Yankee]

i voted depends, on price etc...

Exactly. I hope GM can do something about the inevitable "dealer market adjustment" (i.e. MARKUP) that's gonna happen when this car becomes available. I still remember when the Corvette ZR-1 came out in 1990 - dealers were charging $20-30K over sticker (and people were actually PAYING it :eek: ), which I found interesting because a couple of years later, dealers could barely GIVE those cars away.

That's the biggest thing that I think will keep people away from the Camaro right away, unless you've got ALOT of money stashed away for the markup price - I hate to rain on anyone' parade, but it's GONNA happen, I'm sure of it. :mad:

[Chris 96 WS6]

Considering they're planning to sell 150,000 units a year, I doubt the dealers will be able to justify a markup.

[Nocturnal Z]

It depends on alot of things for me to consider buying one. The concept is great, but the production version will be significantly "watered down". Just look at the Mustang concept car, and the what was actually produced. Very similar yes, but much less exotic looking. I will likely buy if it stays close to the concept. I might get flamed for this, but I hope it has a solid axle for the production version (hopefully something beefier than a 7.5 10 bolt) because I'm more if a drag racer anyway, and it'll help keep the cost down.

[fritotec]

:D i just hope they only offer a V-8 that will keep the car special. not like ford did with the stang, they built tons of 6 bangers now you see them everywhere. not so special any more.

[Yankee]

Considering they're planning to sell 150,000 units a year, I doubt the dealers will be able to justify a markup.

I hope you're right... but I'm not gonna hold my breath.

You really think they'll sell 150,000 of these a year? Seems a bit optimistic in my book. Last time they sold over 100,000 units was in 1995... alot has changed since then. I know the Mustang has been selling about 150,000 a year, but it also didn't take a 7 year "hiatus" like the Camaro did. Plus the new Challenger is gonna give the Camaro alot of extra competition along with whatever Ford has in store for the Mustang in 09... it'll be interesting to see how it does, that's for sure. Guess time will tell.

[I8COBRA]

Chose choice #2.

Only if it comes with something wicked like a LS7 or similar.

[Z28 Autobot]

price..and markups will happen, to be the first on the block to have a new Camaro..they will have markups..sad really

[gettinthere]

I don't have to be the first one to have it. So I'll be avoiding the mark-ups.

[Z28 Autobot]

:D i just hope they only offer a V-8 that will keep the car special. not like ford did with the stang, they built tons of 6 bangers now you see them everywhere. not so special any more.

well the V6 is the only way the car can be made....and be cheap..look at GTO..AWSOME car but with just a V8 option..it will not sell to the broad range of people it needs to. Trust me when I say this Camaro needs the V6 more than it needs the V8..

[Z28 Autobot]

And because of all the V6 stangs sold, thats how you can get the Cobras and the MACH1's from Ford..so alot is riding on the bred and butter 6 banger to get the car where it needs to be so we can have a possible LS7 camaro down the road :D

[gettinthere]

I agree. They need to offer a V6 option to stay competitive.

[Camaro4Life]

There will be a V6 option offered. Base price will be around $19,000.

The goal is to offer a high quality sports car, that will be cheaper with the competitors.... like the Mustang.

I will definitely get one if it comes out.:cool:

[Mid]

There will be a V6 option offered. Base price will be around $19,000.

The goal is to offer a high quality sports car, that will be cheaper with the competitors.... like the Mustang.

I will definitely get one if it comes out.:cool:
you talk like you know something....:)

but i would wait a little bit, after the dealers stop marking them up

[LorcinLS1]

i would have ordered at the uveil if f-bod father would have had some order forms

[Mike2001SS]

I voted yes I will buy one for sure as it will be time for a new car by then and I love the looks of the concept

[DvBoard]

unless i land a big job, i'll prbly be looking for a slightly used one when i graduate.

[NittanyMarine]

I would....

[GMATT]

As long as I can afford it!

Stripper for me, no options biggest V8 and a 6 speed:p

Gary

[KHAOS]

I'll buy a 5th gen if I can afford it, AND if they change that retro instrument cluster out to something more modern. The tachometer and speedometer didn't sit well with me at all. But the seats, console and exterior I really like. I'd hit it...just give me one with all the power options, black interior with leather and it's all good. :D

[Bonemaro SS]

id really really like to have one with ttops, but ill still get one if it doesnt have any...

[CamTom12]

I'm planning on one in '10 or maybe '11

Same reason - so the kinks get worked out :)

[CLEAN]

You need an option for buying 2 or more;)

[etex95]

i hope that ill have the money but it looks like its going to come out while im in college:BangHead:

[SOMSS]

I'll order mine thru a GM contact, no markup and a hefty discount.

[Phoenix 5.7]

more than likely yes. but it depends on when the release is and how its priced. right now, it must be out by mid 08 for me to get one. otherwise it will be a GT500

[Z28 Autobot]

heck in 2008 I might get a 2006 GTO or a 2004 MACH1

[Z28 Autobot]

Thats IF..the new Camaro is not what we hope it will be..

[Mid]

There will probably be a lot of people trading in their 4th gen's for a 5th gen, so their will be lots of Camaro's for sale then. So I might just get an LS1

[EllwynX]

Exactly. I hope GM can do something about the inevitable "dealer market adjustment" (i.e. MARKUP) that's gonna happen when this car becomes available. I still remember when the Corvette ZR-1 came out in 1990 - dealers were charging $20-30K over sticker (and people were actually PAYING it :eek: ), which I found interesting because a couple of years later, dealers could barely GIVE those cars away.

That's the biggest thing that I think will keep people away from the Camaro right away, unless you've got ALOT of money stashed away for the markup price - I hate to rain on anyone' parade, but it's GONNA happen, I'm sure of it. :mad:

Ok, I don't pretend to know how everything works.

But how can dealers do this?

If I can go to the Chevy website and 'Build and Price' a new Camaro, when I get to the dealer they had better be nearly the same as what I got on Chevy's website.

If I"m looking at a $27,000 car and they're trying to sell it to me for $35,000 claiming 'it's a popular car' I'll be telling them 'f**k you, a cars price doesn't rise from the manufacturer in relation to it's popularity'.

[gearjammer]

I probably won't buy one right away, most likely the higher performance models won't be in the initial build anyway, not to mention GM has a habit of not allowing employee discounts until the demand slacks off a bit. The dealers are di(k he@ds with their "market demand" mark-ups, and I'm sure they'll be gouging buyers that are willing to pay what they ask........ BUT

I WILL buy one IF it's available in a street scorching form! :D

[OverAnxious]

I plan to take delivery of the ss/z28 what ever they call it in convertible form :cool:

[Hoodscoop]

Can I get one with a hoodscoop please?

[CamaroCliff]

i will buy one even if i have to rob 3 banks and a jewelry store... it will be v8 definately

[slims00ls1z28]

With both my current vehicles paid off by then and the wife's blessing already imposed, I will be getting the highest available version be it a rumored Saleen or SS. When will be the only question. If the markups push it into the 65+ range I'll wait till it goes down, anything less than that and I will sign on the dotted lines. I want mine unowned unmolested and brand spanking new:cool:

[qudlatyz28]

depends on price, but i got my wifes blessing for a white v8 auto and NO leather (i hate it in my curent z28), cowl hood would be nice to.

[6797camaro]

Count me in for 2 of these bad boys IF they really come to the market. The wife wants a convertible and I want the big V8 IF they offer it. I've already contacted 6 dealers and am the first in line at all six for 2 cars IF they have the options we want.

[A RUSSH]

I'm defintely leasing the first year model for a few reasons.

1. If the quality isn't there and it breaks alot then they can have it back. :mad:

2. The following year or 2 there may be a more desirable model then I'll swap it. (read RS/SS vert)

3. Leasing costs less per month then buying unless you keep it at leaseend then its more $$$ but for me its a way to cover a few angles that you can't when you buy.

[res1bxh3]

A RUSSH That sounds like an excelent idea!! i think i will check out that route seeing as if theres no major flaws id just but but also i belive deep in side that there will be a t-top version sooner or later and ill definatly purchase that right away!

[Big Phil]

I'll buy one as soon as they're available, so long as there's NO dealer adjustments.

Either Z28 or SS.

[Nightclaw]

Having been burned by buying the first production model of past vehicles, I'll wait until the 2010's are released. Unless my GTO gets totalled or falls apart before then, in which case I could be persuaded to pick up an '09. :) Z28 or SS for sure! :D

Nice forum here - looks promising! :)

[Z28 Autobot]

Welcome to the board

and the thought of market adjustment scares me to think this could kill the car.

got a few ideas that when the car comes out that I can throw our way that might get a few dealers on a good or blacklist. you know ;)

[USA1Camaro]

I'll sit aside during the initial buying frenzy. I'll go spec my own and see what aftermarket/dealer partnerships are producing limited special edition cars.

[Naute]

i am going to wait a few years, so i can save up extra money, plus see if any changed go about like the GTO did. maybe a horsepower bump after the first year who knows??? maybe more options ater the first year. and i want to wait for some vendors to tackle this car. let over anxious people and unpaient **** up their cars first. :)

[maraging]

I plan on getting one, like others have said depends on price, and markups..

[Bowtie Boy]

i plan on getting one also.

but when depends on a couple factors. as mentioned, I will not pay some rediculous dealer mark up. if the dealers try and do that, they will kill the car for GM and GM should threaten dealers that if they hear reports of it then they wont get ANY! see how they like that! dealer mark ups are what killed the modern Ford Thunderbird and GT. I know I would give my local dealer a lecture if they pulled that stunt.

Which model depends on price, packaging, and performance. It will definitely be a V-8. I wonder what the difference will be btw the top line and detuned V8s? If all it is is a tune and something stupid like a more restrictive exhaust (that I will replace anyways), I will definitely get the cheaper one.

I may wait a year also just so I can have my truck paid off and save up a bit more for the down payment.

[GoTeamCamaro]

Some of you have mentioned you are not interested in buying a Camaro if dealer mark-ups are being applied.

Please make sure you let your dealers and GM know this!

I personally don't think markups will be applied to this car because its supposed to be a mass-seller - not a niche car.
I don't believe in markups - everyone at GM works so hard to deliver a high value car and then dealers cash in and destroy all their hard work!

[OctaneSS/RS]

I agree on the mark-ups situation, this car is gonna be produced in quantities, so the supply will be there.

Initially there may be a little bit of marking up as production ramps up, but it won't last long.

[LT1SS]

I don't believe that mark ups are going to be an issue, once dealers start getting truck load delivered any mark ups should start going away. I never heard of any mark up issues when the new mustang hit the streets a couple of years ago.

Anyway, a 5th gen would be several years away for me anyway. My wife and I are getting ready to build a house and I'll need a new truck before another Camaro. Maybe a nice pre-owned 2010 V6 vert for the wife would be nice to have in the future, we'll see.

[camarox2]

MY WIFE AND I WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE. WE WILL SEE I DON'T HAVE THE SPACE FOR ONE YET SO WE MAY HAVE TO FIND SOME ROOM I ALREADY HAVE A 69 AND 02 SS BUT ONE MORE WON'T HURT ANYTHING

[Mid]

I'll wait until all the hype/mark-ups die down. :)

[BeastlyTA]

I will buy one in Oct. of 2010 since that is when my Smart Buy is up on my current car. So that means I will be driving a 2011 model I guess.

[gavin]

I dunno choice is hard 09 C6 or 09 Camaro (TopDog)

[fire350tpi]

I dunno choice is hard 09 C6 or 09 Camaro (TopDog)

Get 2 camaros :) lol

[BigRedSilvy]

Hi guys,

I will most certainly be getting a 5th gen when they become available. The only thing that will prevent me from getting one would be the dealer mark-ups initially, or if they do not introduce the "top dog" Camaro at the start of production. Otherwise I will be at the dealer placing my order as soon as allowable!

[BigRedSilvy]

With both my current vehicles paid off by then and the wife's blessing already imposed, I will be getting the highest available version be it a rumored Saleen or SS. When will be the only question. If the markups push it into the 65+ range I'll wait till it goes down, anything less than that and I will sign on the dotted lines. I want mine unowned unmolested and brand spanking new:cool:

I am in the same boat. Ever since the coupe was introduced last year and my wife went with me to the Chicago autoshow to see it I have been "planting seeds" ever since, so she is very well aware of how infatuated I am with this car. She finally asked me a few months ago... there really is nothing that is going to keep you from getting this car when it comes out, is there?" I said only if you refuse to allow me to get it... She felt bad by then, and told me that as long as i buy her a new purse, then i can have my car...

I happliy agreed!:)

[OctaneSS/RS]

...She finally asked me a few months ago... there really is nothing that is going to keep you from getting this car when it comes out, is there?" I said only if you refuse to allow me to get it... She felt bad by then, and told me that as long as i buy her a new purse, then i can have my car...

I happliy agreed!:)
LOL nice! :D

[USA1Camaro]

Hi guys,

I will most certainly be getting a 5th gen when they become available. The only thing that will prevent me from getting one would be the dealer mark-ups initially, or if they do not introduce the "top dog" Camaro at the start of production. Otherwise I will be at the dealer placing my order as soon as allowable!

You got off easy.

My wife wants a Trailblazer. I'll end up getting her a TBSS I hope. I might want to drive it too. :rotflmao:

[redfox]

I think i will waite till the 2nd. year when the Camaro might have more HP. :D :cool:

[BigRedSilvy]

I think i will waite till the 2nd. year when the Camaro might have more HP. :D :cool:

I forgot to mention that. The only thing that would keep me from buying one in the first year is if it debuts with a 6.0L of some kind... if that happens I will wait until it gets the larger engine which would be inevitable.

However, I really can not see GM debuting this car with "only" a 6.0L. I mean, they are bringing back an American icon... they have to bring it back in style!

[54inches]

I am going to hold off, yeah I have changed my mind!

I absolutely have to have a Full Size truck at all times and I have been wanting to build a NOVA/CHEVY II for about 15 years.

I also need to finish my 4x4 project.

I am not going anywhere, but I will definitely wait a few years to get one.

[HONBOY1]

I don't care if my kids starve to death, I'm getting one as soon as they hit the dealers.

[kyvrwc]

I'll be waiting at least two years after the coupe debuts before I buy. I want to wait for the convertible and I want as much power as I can get. Plus I'm a steadfast believer in the "Never buy a new model the first year it's out" rule. I know that the production quality across all car lines has gotten better over the years, but I still want to wait for them to get the bugs worked out. factor all of that in and it will probably be 2011 when I place my order.

[BigRedSilvy]

I'll be waiting at least two years after the coupe debuts before I buy. I want to wait for the convertible and I want as much power as I can get. Plus I'm a steadfast believer in the "Never buy a new model the first year it's out" rule. I know that the production quality across all car lines has gotten better over the years, but I still want to wait for them to get the bugs worked out. factor all of that in and it will probably be 2011 when I place my order.

Not me! 7 years will be a long enough wait. I think that if I waited another 2 and was seeing them driving on the road I would probably go nuts! I have faith in GM's ability to put out a quality product right at the beginning and with their 5yr/100,000 mile warranty, anything that does go wrong will get fixed.

As long as there is a ~420HP version within the first few months and I do not get price gouged by the dealers then i will have one soon after production begins.