I see a lot of people complaining about the price. It’s been almost 4 years since the Camaro debut at the Detroit auto show. Once GM said they will put it into production I immediately starting saving for it. Just putting away like $25 dollars a week it is not much but it eventually adds up.

The prices came out today and it seem like some people are stunned. If it is $2000 dollars over the amount you expected then just save the difference that you was willing to pay, if you really wanted the Camaro. Then I hear people saying well I just get the mustang because it going to be lighter and faster if that is the case then good for you, I’ll see you in my rear view mirror. I know I’m bias because I can never see me buying a Ford no matter how good it looked. Anyway it is contenders and pretenders, about people who stated they would buy the 5th gen Camaro. If a couple of thousand out your price will make you change your mind than you wasn't serious about purchasing it in the first place.

 

Let's see a few thousand more in these tough times. Yep I am going to spend it. Let's be real for a moment. My 401k dropped last week as much as a 2SS Camaro. It is down the price of a Z06 this year. Should we all not complain about a few lousy thousand dollars? I don't know about you, but I think I can vouch for quite a few people that would like that few thousand in their pocket at this moment. Don't mean to rant but I really thought I could get a V8 Convertible for around 32K.

 

I never thought Id go here , Im quite shocked I am really ...but , if what is read about the Camaro's quality and driving habits at a base level ( press drove base v6 IVER cars ) ...the Camaro is looking to best the stang in every possible way . And Im not talking just speed , the car as whole car u have to live with every day . I read 2 comments from the press that compared the Camaro to more G37 league than Mustang or Challenger league . If that is the case , I wont have a problem at all paying more for a Camaro if it truely is more of upmarket car . Im older now , my 4th gen is a drag car and it would kick *** to have new Camaro that does EVERYTHING right and doesnt feel cheap ....that cant be said about a GT . 1SS with a RS package , manual trans and call it a day

 

It debuted in January of 2006.

For me, the V6 is about $1000 over what I expected, the V8s about $2000-$3000. Not a dealbreaker, but more "premium" than I had expected.

 

Actually, I think the automatic is $995, the Connections and Connectivity package is around that $665 or around that. I know, I hear ya, wish the prices were a bit lower. I dont know, but how much were V6 Camaros during the mid to late 90's ?

 

Don't take it the wrong way, but I dont think you could have gotten that even in 2002, not sticker anyway.

 

For those prices for a SS, I may as well go ahead and get the vette. By the time it gets to the dealer, you know it is going to be even higher when they mark it up.
I see GM has not learned its lesson yet. I see why so many has changed over to the pony car.

SO VETTE HEAR I COME.

 

Yep, that'd be one way to save money.

 

Don't know how much they were in 02. Bought my 95 and it was a year and a half old and paid $12,500 for it. Granted it isn't the 90's anymore. I was just hoping that I could get one this time around. I could get a used Vette but with an 11 and 9 year old plus the boss lady that just isn't possible right now.

 

A 2002 V6 based at $18,415.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation calculator, that's $22,426 in today's dollars - so pretty darn close to the 2010 LS.

2002 Z28 convertible base price was $29,925. That's $36,443 in today's dollars.

 

I don’t think a lot of people of realistic expectations for the price of this car and/or understand the content that is included in the trim levels.
I think it has been priced very competitively and nothing comes to a shock to me. Back in 2006 I put together a pricing list that many of you have seen. I know its not apples to oranges but it looks like I was with in $1500 of the current price today.
I wonder how many of you complaining over the price are in the actual target demographic.

 

Those are MSRP prices, so shave 10-15% off that, and you should be able to make a deal. Especially with the way things are now.

I wont be buying one, simply because this whole retro interior thing has gone too far. Pay 35K for a car that has a 60s look on the inside, no thanks.

 

That was my first reaction as well. But I still feel they are reasonably priced.

 

Funny thing.......since 2006, its actually grown on me.

I'm looking forward to a test drive in a few months.

I also really want another car with a HUD. I loved that option on my GTP.

 

My thoughts exactly. I want a stripper . I really like the fact that GM is giving this as an option. I don't need any fancy gizmos, I know I won't use them when I'm driving. And I don't really care about leather.

Idk about you guys, but ever since I saw the concept back in 06' I have been hooked. I joined this forum and have been checking for leaks,info,pics, whatever possible tidbit everyday. Point is this has been my passion for almost 3 years now. I'm definitely not gonna jump ship to a corvette because its only a two seater, and I will NEVER buy Ford.