View Poll Results: What concerns YOU more on the Camaro?
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What concerns you more? Cost or weight?
#361
#363
First off, he neglects to mention the v-6 models which will carry the cars (especially the Camaro) and secondly people who spend 40k+ on a super v-8 coupe ( the SRT and/or Z28) aren't necessarily buying them as primary drivers. However, I do see the RT and SS possibly taking a hit.
#364
First off, he neglects to mention the v-6 models which will carry the cars (especially the Camaro) and secondly people who spend 40k+ on a super v-8 coupe ( the SRT and/or Z28) aren't necessarily buying them as primary drivers. However, I do see the RT and SS possibly taking a hit.
#366
I will agree that the base V8's are much more in reach of those buyers who may be more inclined to factor in fuel economy; and they may suffer in sales.
#368
#369
Unclear. It's not as if shaving a couple of hundred pounds would dramatically increase fuel economy.
#370
First off, he neglects to mention the v-6 models which will carry the cars (especially the Camaro) and secondly people who spend 40k+ on a super v-8 coupe ( the SRT and/or Z28) aren't necessarily buying them as primary drivers. However, I do see the RT and SS possibly taking a hit.
The CO2 fears are hitting at the same time as high gasoline prices. So you'll lose people who simply can't afford $4.50/gallon gas as well as those who want to be environmentally correct. His prediction is pretty safe.
On the other hand, that 4.2 liter V8 he mentions only lasted a year or two, after which the 5.0 came back, much better than it had been in 1979.
#371
He mentioned weight specifically for both the Camaro and Challenger. A couple of hundred pounds? Well, losing it sure wouldn't hurt, but I agree, it wouldn't be an end all. Far more than that would be required.
I'm really beginning to fear for this car. As mentioned above, versions like the Z/28, (and SRT-8) probably won't be snubbed by consumers. Those car will be snapped up by well-to-do collectors who will never turn a steering wheel in anger.
It's the SS and R/T which might take the biggest hit. The V-6 cars will be oh, so critical for Camaro. Hopefully those will deliver the sort of fuel economy which consumers are looking for.
I'll tell you what my reality check is...
Yesterday was my Camaro Club's annual cruise to the Volo Auto Museum. It's really breathtaking to see about 40 Camaros on a picturesque road, on a beautiful day. There is also a very large Mustang/SVT show which a local dealer sponsors on the same day. We always change our route slightly so we can do a 'drive by' and show the Camaro colors.
These guys and gals in our club, are Camaro crazy. Many own, 2, 3, 4 or more Camaros.
A year ago, most were planning on a 5th gen purchase. Yesterday, no one I spoke to was actively planning to buy one. Scary.
Last edited by Z284ever; 07-14-2008 at 09:50 AM.
#372
Yesterday was my Camaro Club's annual cruise to the Volo Auto Museum. It's really breathtaking to see about 40 Camaros on a picturesque road, on a beautiful day. There is also a very large Mustang/SVT show which a local dealer sponsors on the same day. We always change our route slightly so we can do a 'drive by' and show the Camaro colors.
These guys and gals in our club, are Camaro crazy. Many own, 2, 3, 4 or more Camaros.
A year ago, most were planning on a 5th gen purchase. Yesterday, no one I spoke to was actively planning to buy one. Scary.
These guys and gals in our club, are Camaro crazy. Many own, 2, 3, 4 or more Camaros.
A year ago, most were planning on a 5th gen purchase. Yesterday, no one I spoke to was actively planning to buy one. Scary.
#373
The biggest reason it seems though, is fuel prices. Anyone who's paying any attention, knows that the Camaro will be a heavy car with a big motor. As gas approaches 5 bucks per gallon, it makes people think twice about what makes sense as a daily driver.
#374
True, however the same can be said for the Challenger SRT8 (which has a gas guzzler tax). I for one expect the Z28 to out perform the SRT8 on the track and at the pump.
#375
The Camaro is coming, and let's hope that in light of the current state of things, the car is a big success . Ok, so what, it's a couple hundred pounds heavier than it could have been, but it will still be a great overall performer, right?
I really hope that the Camaro can help to turn around GM's image ... like the Malibu has started to do. Show that GM is capable of building a world-class car .
Charlie, if all goes well, you'll hopefully get your wish of a light-weight 6th-gen . But in the meantime, why not give the 5th-gen a shot, and who knows, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised by it?! And if you buy one, and convince those in your Camaro club to buy one, it'll only help strengthen the business case for a future re-design of the Camaro .
What do you say??
(ps: I haven't been around the board much in the past few days, and I suddenly got very depressed just skimming through the first few threads/titles in this forum ..... time for a pep-rally! )