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Interesting poll
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The upcoming Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger are generating a lot of buzz, but a poll indicates consumers have varied feelings about the return of the performance-car nameplates, according to a poll by Autobytel's MyRide.com.
Asked about these retro muscle cars, only 28% of people polled describe their return as positive. Thirty-two percent describe it as negative and 41% describe their feelings as mixed.
When pressed on which of the upcoming muscle cars they'd be most likely to buy, the impending Camaro topped the polling with 29%.
When asked what will matter most during their next vehicle purchase, only 10% cite power and performance, while 38% name gasoline mileage and environmental friendliness.
For most, however, it's a compromise, with 52% saying they'll look for the best available combination they can find between power and efficiency.
Although people say they place a high priority on being green, most (53%) say they traded up in terms of horsepower in their most recent vehicle purchase.
Source Citation:"Consumers Are Mixed on Muscle Cars." Ward's Dealer Business 42.2 (Feb 1, 2008):
The upcoming Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger are generating a lot of buzz, but a poll indicates consumers have varied feelings about the return of the performance-car nameplates, according to a poll by Autobytel's MyRide.com.
Asked about these retro muscle cars, only 28% of people polled describe their return as positive. Thirty-two percent describe it as negative and 41% describe their feelings as mixed.
When pressed on which of the upcoming muscle cars they'd be most likely to buy, the impending Camaro topped the polling with 29%.
When asked what will matter most during their next vehicle purchase, only 10% cite power and performance, while 38% name gasoline mileage and environmental friendliness.
For most, however, it's a compromise, with 52% saying they'll look for the best available combination they can find between power and efficiency.
Although people say they place a high priority on being green, most (53%) say they traded up in terms of horsepower in their most recent vehicle purchase.
Source Citation:"Consumers Are Mixed on Muscle Cars." Ward's Dealer Business 42.2 (Feb 1, 2008):
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People SAY they care about the environment, being "green". Their purchasing habits go in the completely opposite direction.
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Hardly a surprise considering people still drive SUVs while bitching about the price of gas every chance they get.
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Full Text :COPYRIGHT 2008 PRIMEDIA Business Magazines & Media Inc. All rights reserved.
The upcoming Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger are generating a lot of buzz, but a poll indicates consumers have varied feelings about the return of the performance-car nameplates, according to a poll by Autobytel's MyRide.com.
Asked about these retro muscle cars, only 28% of people polled describe their return as positive. Thirty-two percent describe it as negative and 41% describe their feelings as mixed.
When pressed on which of the upcoming muscle cars they'd be most likely to buy, the impending Camaro topped the polling with 29%.
When asked what will matter most during their next vehicle purchase, only 10% cite power and performance, while 38% name gasoline mileage and environmental friendliness.
For most, however, it's a compromise, with 52% saying they'll look for the best available combination they can find between power and efficiency.
Although people say they place a high priority on being green, most (53%) say they traded up in terms of horsepower in their most recent vehicle purchase.
Source Citation:"Consumers Are Mixed on Muscle Cars." Ward's Dealer Business 42.2 (Feb 1, 2008):
The upcoming Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger are generating a lot of buzz, but a poll indicates consumers have varied feelings about the return of the performance-car nameplates, according to a poll by Autobytel's MyRide.com.
Asked about these retro muscle cars, only 28% of people polled describe their return as positive. Thirty-two percent describe it as negative and 41% describe their feelings as mixed.
When pressed on which of the upcoming muscle cars they'd be most likely to buy, the impending Camaro topped the polling with 29%.
When asked what will matter most during their next vehicle purchase, only 10% cite power and performance, while 38% name gasoline mileage and environmental friendliness.
For most, however, it's a compromise, with 52% saying they'll look for the best available combination they can find between power and efficiency.
Although people say they place a high priority on being green, most (53%) say they traded up in terms of horsepower in their most recent vehicle purchase.
Source Citation:"Consumers Are Mixed on Muscle Cars." Ward's Dealer Business 42.2 (Feb 1, 2008):
Fact is and has been The Lions share are in economy cars, while people who can afford and are willing to buy sports cars do. Even in the 4cyl and V6 front drive market the HP numbers are creeping up. The truck market is a necessity, the sport isnt... and never has been. Production numbers in the past seem to reflect that.
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Ya - sort of like how some people login here saying that they are going to buy the new F5 top gun when in reality, they are still living off mommy and daddy....
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I've been "hard core" for a V-8 Camaro ever since "the annoucement" but I gotta be honest, if it gets a direct injection V-6 and it's priced around 25/26K.... that's gonna be a hard decision! I have a feeling the fuel mileage difference will be almost moot, so I'll most likely end up with the V-8.. well, "just because." 
I don't think I understand the poll...
So were they surveying owners only (mustangs???) or asking if you would buy one? Or maybe asking if you just liked the bodystyles??? Very vague poll.
I don't think I understand the poll...
Asked about these retro muscle cars, only 28% of people polled describe their return as positive. Thirty-two percent describe it as negative and 41% describe their feelings as mixed.
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I've been "hard core" for a V-8 Camaro ever since "the annoucement" but I gotta be honest, if it gets a direct injection V-6 and it's priced around 25/26K.... that's gonna be a hard decision! I have a feeling the fuel mileage difference will be almost moot, so I'll most likely end up with the V-8.. well, "just because."
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A poll taken by a non-enthusiast website says that basic transportation is more important then a muscle car.
O rly....
Did they ask "Do you see yourself buying one in the next 2 years?"
Id say that 90% would say no
O rly....
Did they ask "Do you see yourself buying one in the next 2 years?"
Id say that 90% would say no
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I believe that it is accepted among the Statistical community that a non-bias (race, gender, inclination, etc) of about 1000 people can adequately represent the whole population.
So, being polite, and assuming this was a poll of 'regular' drivers...What did you expect? 75%+ to say "I like it, I'll buy it?" That would represent MILLIONS of drivers! The Camaro ain't gonna be made in the millions upon millions anytime soon. (could be wrong)
All we need is for 100's of thousands to say "Yes, I'll buy it" (V6 versions ) And I think that the represented 28% (+41) is pretty darn good.
The interesting part, to me, is that of the '3' cars (really didn't specify); 30% liked the Camaro best. Now, that's saying something!!
Now, having said that....
Let a known news outlet (like MSNBC, or FOX, or CBS, etc) do a poll like this - and I'll pay more attention to it.
So, being polite, and assuming this was a poll of 'regular' drivers...What did you expect? 75%+ to say "I like it, I'll buy it?" That would represent MILLIONS of drivers! The Camaro ain't gonna be made in the millions upon millions anytime soon. (could be wrong
) All we need is for 100's of thousands to say "Yes, I'll buy it" (V6 versions
) And I think that the represented 28% (+41) is pretty darn good.The interesting part, to me, is that of the '3' cars (really didn't specify); 30% liked the Camaro best. Now, that's saying something!!
Now, having said that....
Let a known news outlet (like MSNBC, or FOX, or CBS, etc) do a poll like this - and I'll pay more attention to it.
