Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
...the buyers don't care about the number of cylinders as much. V8s do sound better, but that takes a backseat to practically everything else for most buyers.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by number77
I disagree. Everyone I know cares, but they can't afford. What is the cheapest v8 vs. the cheapest 4cyl? I don't don't know, but off the top of my head I'm gonna guess its a $10k difference. I think the manufacturer forces enthusiasts into this position.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Hopefully a Colorado V8 will just be another engine option and not grouped with an SS package.
You can get a Colorado LS Xtreme with 18"s 4cyl./5 speed for $17,380 ($250 rebate).
Add $1500 for the V8 and $1000 for an automatic or upgraded manual (T-56?) and you have a V8 Xtreme regular cab for $19,880. I could see something like that selling very good. Z71 owners would love a V8 too and would be willing to pay another ~$1200 to upgrade from a I5 to a 4.8L or 5.3L. In my opinion it is important that the V8 stay a solo option like on the Silverados.
You can get a Colorado LS Xtreme with 18"s 4cyl./5 speed for $17,380 ($250 rebate).
Add $1500 for the V8 and $1000 for an automatic or upgraded manual (T-56?) and you have a V8 Xtreme regular cab for $19,880. I could see something like that selling very good. Z71 owners would love a V8 too and would be willing to pay another ~$1200 to upgrade from a I5 to a 4.8L or 5.3L. In my opinion it is important that the V8 stay a solo option like on the Silverados.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by number77
I disagree. Everyone I know cares, but they can't afford. What is the cheapest v8 vs. the cheapest 4cyl? I don't don't know, but off the top of my head I'm gonna guess its a $10k difference. I think the manufacturer forces enthusiasts into this position.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
I'd bet if you gave GM Brazil access to GMT355 and $50 million, they could design and manufacture a really inexpensive RWD, V8 car ...... with a stick.
GM Brazil seems to have the uncanny ability to put programs together with cast off platforms and obsolete parts.
They could sell it here and in South America.
GM Brazil seems to have the uncanny ability to put programs together with cast off platforms and obsolete parts.
They could sell it here and in South America.
Very interesting.....
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And this just in....
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
And this just in....
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
And this just in....
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
It looks like GM Brazil will be responsible for a future GMT355 variant to be sold here.
And GMNA has already re-engineered the engine compartment to take a smallblock.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Do you think a V8 Colorado could make dent in that market?
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by IREngineer
Yep, RFQ's are out there for V8's.
I imagine insurance would be cheaper on a V8 Colorado sport too since Colorado production is so large you can get cheaper parts (unlike niche cars) and production/repair seems simpler too.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
nomad?But the point is though, this may open up some new possibilities.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
No, it'll be a neat new Hummer.
But the point is though, this may open up some new possibilities.
But the point is though, this may open up some new possibilities.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by Z28x
What year is that due?
I imagine insurance would be cheaper on a V8 Colorado sport too since Colorado production is so large you can get cheaper parts (unlike niche cars) and production/repair seems simpler too.
I imagine insurance would be cheaper on a V8 Colorado sport too since Colorado production is so large you can get cheaper parts (unlike niche cars) and production/repair seems simpler too.
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Re: Cheap V8. Is there a niche below Camaro?
Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Well Evok and others have said that the Camaro RFQs aren't out so that puts 2009 out of the question for that so I would say it takes about 2 years to bring to market something that RFQs have gone out on, just my guess.
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