After reading that, I REALLY don't think you're following this whole segment too closely, bud - so I have to bow out, respectfully, and say that you're overestimating cost a great deal on these cars....

Why, you ask?

Because they ARE going to be making a V6. AND a 'smaller' V8. to the tune of 380 hp (rumor has it) as the regular 'RT' model. that should come in around 30-32k...
The Challenger can never really compete directly with it's two playground friends at those prices. Which is why I don't really use the Challenger as a reference for anything. 100,000 units are not in the Challenger's future, unlike the Camaro and Mustang...

Because this is the SRT8...the closest competitor right now would NOT be the GT trim, but the GT500: SO prices are 'close'.....

 

im looking to pay 38k out the door so i hope that i can get an ls3 nicely optioned for that

 

Sorry Buddy..... I'm a Firebird Trans Am guy.




I thought the SS model is one up from the Z28?

Or are they comparable to Trans Am / Formula as being the same except for the external shell?

27k for a v8 would be nice and don't mind at all.......... but I doubt it. Honestly, when they hit the lots, do you believe people will swoop by for the pickup immediately?

Check this out... the R/T RWD R Charger runs for $35,145..... thus, I don't see your SS version anywhere below that price by far.

Matttttttttttt

 

The '96-'02 SS was a "suped up" Z28. (I was going to type "riced out", but better judgement prevailed. ) That doesn't mean the 5th gen model line will follow the same naming scheme, in fact many here believe the 5th gen Z28 will return to its "roots" and be a canyon-carving-roadracing-monster along the same lines as the Z06/ZR1 Corvette.

 

I'm following close enough to this thread and riding it along. This whole thread has more to do with "how much are you willing to pay." As an interested future owner, you do need to know what others are willing to pay as well, for it will drive the price just incase GM manufactures this vehicle for a year or two. No one can say how long it will be produce, what GM will price it at..... But what we can say is how much we are willing to spend.

One on here is willing to turn over $38,000... that tells you some are willing. Always, the lower the better, but currently there are no guarantee to the set price.

You and I don't know the exact price, but if we talk it out, we can be close based on the factors. Then again, we will dictate the purchase once it's out. By the, just look at the GTOs...... They had the LS2 strong engines and did not sell well based on many factors.

I would ressurect that Goat.. throw a Future Retro Body on it and make the sales.

 

And the price being too damned high was one of them

 

I Don't know about Ricedddddddddddd So I was right about the SS... it's one up the Z28. The new Camaro may have a higher rear lip than it's regular counterpart........ The wording this is big these days.... HEMI, VTEC and all that junk. I'm sure they will go SS. It's all in the name brother. People like the sound of the model. I would rather they come up with a new Model Title.

I believe your price assumption is realistic. Just think, $30,000 is the average price these days for a Sport Performance Vehicle, luxury or not.

Many good things have mentioned in this thread with many different opinions. Those who want ownership better save up just incase what we mention is more than reality.

 

hhahahaha And that was an effort by Pontiac to revive a Rear Wheel Coupe sports Car? Do you see what I'm getting at? Who is to say that the fate of the Camaro is not like the GTO, after all, they are GM's invention!

Here is a good looking GTO redesigned... how much are you willing to pay for it:

 

2001 Firebird with a 3.6?

A 2002 Z28 had a base price of $22,295.

A 2008 V6 Mustang starts at $19,490.

 

The GTO was MEANT to be a limited production car. The high price had more to do with the US/Aus exchange rate and GM *hoping* to make a big profit off of the car. That was old GM. New GM understands that in order for the Camaro to be a success it *NEEDS* to be *AFFORDABLE* for the masses. Not just for a limited number of Camaro fans who will be willing to pay anything for one. Not only does the V-6 need to be affordable, but the V-8 as well. *Some* people wouldn't be caught dead in a V-6 Camaro, even if it does have 300 hp. The V-6 camaro and mustangs have a stigma for being a "chick car."

If the Camaro V-8 STARTS above 30K I won't be the only one on a Ford lot. I am not a Camaro loyalist. If the car is too expensive, I WILL buy something else. GM knows and understands this.

 

I guaran damn Tee you will not see 0% for the new Camaro. My Trans was $27,000 and out the door at $33,000.. that was not even the Ws6 package or collector edition in 2001 hahahaah. I'm not comparing, for I'm pointing to increase cost of years past. Vehicle have cost more in price through the years and does not remain the same. Those Mustangs have also gone up in price.

 

Dude, back then we have your:

Firebird V6
Firebird V6 Ws9 I think.
Formula V8
Trans Am V8
Trans Am V8 Ram Air Ws6

 

I am surprise to her an Fbody person having an interest in a Stang. Typically I hear Fobdy eating Stangs hahahaahah!

Pontiac is bringing back the GTO next year if you have not heard.

It has always been the price.... the Stang have sold all along because it didn't cost an arm and leg.

Honestly, the Firebirds and Camaros were creamed because of sales' figures. Anyone in their right mind knows that price dictate sales.

How many mid 20 to mid 35 people can afford a $33,000 Trans Am in 2001? As a matter of speaking, many in their 30s typically have familys. Realisticwise, it' rough for someone to commit $30,000 in their mid 20s.

 

Source?

 

Sometime in mid model year 1995, the V6 Firebird and Camaro were upgraded to a 3.8 litre.