That's exactly what I'm thinking. To me these prices almost seem too low for what you're getting.... It sounds like some people want the cake with the cherries on top, just for the price of the cake!

 

Several people have picked up GTOs with what, 400hp for close to 30K.
What makes you think GM can't do that with a higher volume Camaro?

 

I'm hopeful that GM will have 400hp for close to $30K, but I think the discussion would be that the GTO was a Holden Monaro, that had already been in production for several years in Australia as well as in Europe as a Vauxhall, aready using that motor. GM brought that car over at the end of it's lifecycle, when costs were significantly down.

 

IMO.. In this day and age of 300 hp sedans, and 280 hp Camry's.. The Camaro really needs 400 hp to completely stand out..

 

You guys all realize that the LS1 came in the 24k Camaro (which I believe with rebates could be gotten even lower). LS1 had 350hp and I highly doubt costs less to make then an LS2 (or upcomming LS3).

I wouldn't compare what the GTO costs with what the Camaro should, the GTO is more of a uplevel content car. It would be like saying 'well a Corvette comes with 400hp for 44k so how can even a 30k car come with the same amount'.

Chris

 

Don't forget inflation (lets say 3.5%)

2002 = $24,000
2003 = $24,840
2004 = $25,709
2005 = $26,609
2006 = $27,540
2007 = $28,504
2008 = $29,502

Plus the 2008 will have standard features the 2002 didn't that cost money like side air bags, bigger rims, and active handling.

$29,995+ would not be an unreasonable base price for GM to ask for a LS2/LS3 Camaro

 

I feel this is a good point to make.

 

i think the prices are a little low my self but to put things into perspective. when chevy released c6 zo6 has more power and beter handeling then the alot of the cars in its class but yes is far far less in price i mean the new vett starts at 67,900 and viper starts at 85,700. and people thought the new z06 power and preformance was crazy for the price when it came out so who knows.

 

speaking in relation to the GTO, remember it came standard with a decked out leather interior and all the options.. i think the only option on a GTO besides colors was M6 or A4..

i can see a stripper 400+hp camaro coming in at well under $30,000 (in today's dollars)

 

If they only want to sell 16,000 V8 Camaros then fine, sell them for 30K+ like the GTO ...

 

All of them.

 

That 280hp Camry cost about 28k.

 

Horsepower is great and all, but dodges SRT lineup is showing that it isn't everything. I would love to say i have 400HP, but if they can make a car that does 0-60 in the 4.99 or less and cost less than $28500 msrp, then i don't care if it only has 301hp!

I think the magic number is going to be 350 for the lower V8 Camaro. Heck, just put a restricted LS2 (or LSwhatever) in it with an HP number underrated at 350.

GM underestimating crank horsepower???? That never happens.......

 

Agreed.

The pricing is rediculous as its leading the answers. This poll would have been better off without it.