turbo96z28

my and the little lady were talking about it. $30,000+ is not out of the question of what i'm willing to spend. i'm 26, have money in the bank, don't struggle with bills, and have good credit.

i'm looking at the better part of $20,000 as a down payment.

CCoop8830

Base at 19k should be solid with 250hp...nothing less than 250 GM please. It will have enough kick for those who opt it over the 210hp Mustang and other import cars.

TTopJohn

True, but the base V6 price at 19,200 is about $8800 less than my Z28 was in 1999. And a good number of us here bought these things new - while mine was one of the most expensive Z28s (every option but ground effects and engine block heater) there were SSs, WS6s and Firehawks that were even more than mine.

I'm just saying we (as a group on this board) bought them then, we can buy them now. And we'll take good care of them for the folks that enjoy them a few years down the road at a sizable discount on the used car market.

slvrbullet98

I'd be willing to spend like $35,000 Max on a new SS Drop Top... If it's any more I think people would definately get turned off and go other routes..bmw, porsche.. etc.

In 1998 My v6 Camaro Convertible was about $22,900 so i know convertibles are more but 19 grand isnt bad for a bone stock base american icon.

Z28Marcus

Tell ya what Bob, I'll take two please if it helps you turn a profit; mac and cheese never tasted so good! A bare bones V6 year round driver (Midwest snow - bring it on; did for 3 years before without snow tires & I can do it again) and a Z/28.

WERM

Sorry, I just can't see this volume. 50-100k? Sure. 120k-150k? No way. Anyone know what the volume on the 2nd best selling coupe is?

Z28Wilson

Whatever it is, my guess is that 2nd best selling coupe doesn't look 1/4 as good as the Camaro concept.

SAM98TAM6

Agreed. If I can get a LS2 6 speed 'vert with leather for 35-36k, I'm all in. And yes, I can afford it.

Werm's just upset because he gave up hope on the new Camaro.

turbo96z28

nah, i think it's the crow eating that's bothering him

Chrisz24

I will hopefully be able to afford it in the next few years.

$19,000 sounds pretty cheep for a base car, most would probably have some options bringing it to $22-23,000 area.

The camaro V6 was WAY more equiped then the mustang, I didnt even consider the mustang at the time, it was just too base. Hopefully it stays that way.

I think the 3.9L would be fun, especially with a Manual trans and some options.

I checked out some 05 Mustang GT's most were $26-30k

I'd probably buy a Coupe V8 with a stick shift, thats about all I can so for now. Hopefully it would be under $30,000

gtjeff

The question to ponder here is which platform could make this price point profitable? Could be kappa based. The 150,000 units annually would put Wilmington at near full capacity. Something else to look into would be what is the lowest selling price of any of the Holden rwd v6/v8's in American dollars?

WERM

Actually, I'd like to see the production decison made on a realistic sales target. It makes it more likely that the car will make money for GM and be around longer than a couple of years and for more than one generation.

How many GM CARS (not trucks, not platforms) are currently selling 120k+ a year?

HAZ-Matt

My V6 was $19,300 in 2000, although that was $100 over invoice not the sticker. With the $1500 rebate it had, it was $17,800 out the door.

Ray86IROC

I couldn't buy one now (senior in College), but it should be a relatively sure thing in 2-3 years. I will do whatever it takes, including eating ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner year round to buy this car (I expect no such measures to be necessary mind you, a $30k new car purchase with a decent downpayment is relatively tame). Things could always change but I'm hoping not. I want this car quite badly, and I am totally a Camaro nut. Other than my first car that was given to me I have had nothing but Camaros, 4 in all now. I don't see another car usurping this one's standing with me...

PaintBallR

If $19 500 is the base price for a camaro? Then GM is going to be fine selling that car. Alot of ppl who bought mustangs wanted a camaro but there was none to buy. When the new camaro comes out your going to see alot of Mudstangs on GM's used car lots cause they traded in thier POS for a real car.