The Z/28
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Like I said before, for $55K I would take a pretty much loaded C6 Z51 coupe or for a few thousand more I would get an entry level discounted C6 Z06. Don't get me wrong I love Camaros and especially the '10 SS, but just not for $55K - $60K!
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Geez, why don't ya just go on and kick the poor bastard in the sack while your at it!
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What if they stuck the ZR-1 spec LS9 motor in the Z28, that would pretty much dignify the higher asking price and shoot the lower level Corvette theory. Not saying that they would, but honestly if it were going to be such a small production anyway, WHY THE HELL NOT!!!
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What you are paying for isn't a luxurous interior. It's having a unique car... and the ability to brag about having that much horsepower.
Like the GT500 to Mustang enthusiast, the Z28 on the books will be a car for long time Camaro enthusiasts who are a bit well off, and want a truely special Camaro that attracts all the attention at enthusiast events. Some guys might take it to a sporting even at a track every so often, others will park it in the garage bringing it out only on days when the tempreature is over 70 degrees and the nearest rain cloud is a thousand miles away.
In short, 95% of the 40-50% of all the guys buying the Camaro who chose the V8 engine will end up with this Z28... meaning we'll rarely see one on the streets even after it's been out a few years (IF it ever sees the light of day), just like the GT500.
It would be cool if GM were to make the thing. Personally, I hope they do.
It's a hard pill to swallow because its completly new.
How many times have people argued which is better the Z/28 or the SS? A ton... putting this car at 55k, probobly would show that the Z/28 is better. And here at camaroz28... we like arguement
the Z/28 is not a GT500.
The z/28 is for a hip stylish man, who get all the ladies.
The GT500 is for an old bum, who hates the world, and buys the car to show off. But because no one like him, he weeps in his car.
How many times have people argued which is better the Z/28 or the SS? A ton... putting this car at 55k, probobly would show that the Z/28 is better. And here at camaroz28... we like arguement
the Z/28 is not a GT500.
The z/28 is for a hip stylish man, who get all the ladies.
The GT500 is for an old bum, who hates the world, and buys the car to show off. But because no one like him, he weeps in his car.
Did you make all that up all by yourself?
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It's a hard pill to swallow because its completly new.
How many times have people argued which is better the Z/28 or the SS? A ton... putting this car at 55k, probobly would show that the Z/28 is better. And here at camaroz28... we like arguement
the Z/28 is not a GT500.
The z/28 is for a hip stylish man, who get all the ladies.
The GT500 is for an old bum, who hates the world, and buys the car to show off. But because no one like him, he weeps in his car.
How many times have people argued which is better the Z/28 or the SS? A ton... putting this car at 55k, probobly would show that the Z/28 is better. And here at camaroz28... we like arguement
the Z/28 is not a GT500.
The z/28 is for a hip stylish man, who get all the ladies.
The GT500 is for an old bum, who hates the world, and buys the car to show off. But because no one like him, he weeps in his car.
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$55K would be WAY too high for that car, but if it were a "limited edition" then I would agree that it would probably be somewhere in the 50's...I would take a nicely equipped Vette for that price or even for a few thousand more you could get a new C6 Z06 with all the discounts now.
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you arent getting an "entry level" z06 for 55k. all that i have seen, entry level or not, 70k+
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Here's a quote from a local dealer, thats going for 82k msrp, and it's a 2008 model!
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My co-worker waited on a list for his Z06 when the C6 version first came out and after waiting 6 months paid $98,995 for his! I know this was at the peak of popularity and availability played into it's increased price but please tell me where exactly I can get a Z06, new for low 60's!
Here's a quote from a local dealer, thats going for 82k msrp, and it's a 2008 model!
Here's a quote from a local dealer, thats going for 82k msrp, and it's a 2008 model!
I can drive past a decent size Chevy dealer and see Z06s just sitting on the lot. (
)You can get them down near invoice, I bet, just like you can on the regular Vette.
Paying $100k for a Z06 was moronic. I guess / hope it was worth it to him to be one of the first to have the hot new model.
But now it isn't worth anywhere near that.
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My co-worker waited on a list for his Z06 when the C6 version first came out and after waiting 6 months paid $98,995 for his! I know this was at the peak of popularity and availability played into it's increased price but please tell me where exactly I can get a Z06, new for low 60's!
Here's a quote from a local dealer, thats going for 82k msrp, and it's a 2008 model!
Here's a quote from a local dealer, thats going for 82k msrp, and it's a 2008 model!
Go onto corvetteforum.com and check with any othe forum sponsored dealers. Kerbeck, Les Stanford, Boardwalk are a few that have had new Z06's for $62K - $63K.
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That is the sticker price, yes.
I can drive past a decent size Chevy dealer and see Z06s just sitting on the lot. ( )
You can get them down near invoice, I bet, just like you can on the regular Vette.
Paying $100k for a Z06 was moronic. I guess / hope it was worth it to him to be one of the first to have the hot new model.
But now it isn't worth anywhere near that.
I can drive past a decent size Chevy dealer and see Z06s just sitting on the lot. (
)You can get them down near invoice, I bet, just like you can on the regular Vette.
Paying $100k for a Z06 was moronic. I guess / hope it was worth it to him to be one of the first to have the hot new model.
But now it isn't worth anywhere near that.
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But of course the bailout, gas mileage and such are in the way. I'm wondering.......... could GM could sell the Z/28 by parts to a 3rd party. Then that 3rd party creates the car because then techincally GM is not selling the car, the 3rd party is. Then GM wouldn't be responsible for the car even though it was GM's idea.
I don't know of any other loop-holes. I know Ford has Saleens & Roush for the Mustangs and F-150's. But those cars (under Saleen and Roush) technically are not Fords even though most of the parts are Fords.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=673336
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One reason, amongst several, I'd have no interest in a 3rd party Z/28.
https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=673336
https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=673336