What if...
11-21-2002, 12:40 PM
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What if...
...there had never been an F-body, and we all saw it for the first time at this upcoming NAIAS along w/ the GTO. How do you think the demand for each would compare? Personally I think the F-body would blow the GTO out of the water and would sell like crazy at a 30K tag...It would be just like '67 all over again. I was thinking about that last night in my sociology class and it kind of bugged me. Just something to think about...
11-21-2002, 01:42 PM
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I doubt it. People are way more practical now (just look at SUV sales 
). Also, you don't have alot of young baby boomers from returning WWII veterans, so I don't believe it's physically possible to sell as many "young" cars as it was during that time the population bulge hit their 20 & 30s.
I think an f-body brought out today would probally get slammed for having less than Cavalier space in a body bigger than a Grand Am, and would be viewed as not much more than a styling exercise.
It would get attention, but it's the GTO that would see bigger production.
). Also, you don't have alot of young baby boomers from returning WWII veterans, so I don't believe it's physically possible to sell as many "young" cars as it was during that time the population bulge hit their 20 & 30s.I think an f-body brought out today would probally get slammed for having less than Cavalier space in a body bigger than a Grand Am, and would be viewed as not much more than a styling exercise.
It would get attention, but it's the GTO that would see bigger production.
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11-21-2002, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by guionM
I doubt it. People are way more practical now (just look at SUV sales ). Also, you don't have alot of young baby boomers from returning WWII veterans, so I don't believe it's physically possible to sell as many "young" cars as it was during that time the population bulge hit their 20 & 30s.
I think an f-body brought out today would probally get slammed for having less than Cavalier space in a body bigger than a Grand Am, and would be viewed as not much more than a styling exercise.
It would get attention, but it's the GTO that would see bigger production.
I doubt it. People are way more practical now (just look at SUV sales
). Also, you don't have alot of young baby boomers from returning WWII veterans, so I don't believe it's physically possible to sell as many "young" cars as it was during that time the population bulge hit their 20 & 30s.I think an f-body brought out today would probally get slammed for having less than Cavalier space in a body bigger than a Grand Am, and would be viewed as not much more than a styling exercise.
It would get attention, but it's the GTO that would see bigger production.
11-21-2002, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
Meccadeth, do you really have an Insight??? or is that a joke, I hope it is for business or something
Meccadeth, do you really have an Insight??? or is that a joke, I hope it is for business or something
Its my winter car...
If things go as planned, I'm going to trade it in for a GTO when they come out.
11-21-2002, 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
Nah its true
Its my winter car...
If things go as planned, I'm going to trade it in for a GTO when they come out.
Nah its true
Its my winter car...
If things go as planned, I'm going to trade it in for a GTO when they come out.
That sounds like a good plan, depending on HP and Price I think I'm going to get a GTO too. if not I will probably go with a 2001+ Z28, SS, or WS6
11-21-2002, 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
You had me worried for a while there.
That sounds like a good plan, depending on HP and Price I think I'm going to get a GTO too. if not I will probably go with a 2001+ Z28, SS, or WS6
You had me worried for a while there.
That sounds like a good plan, depending on HP and Price I think I'm going to get a GTO too. if not I will probably go with a 2001+ Z28, SS, or WS6
11-21-2002, 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
Nah its true
Its my winter car...
If things go as planned, I'm going to trade it in for a GTO when they come out.
Nah its true
Its my winter car...
If things go as planned, I'm going to trade it in for a GTO when they come out.
GT
11-21-2002, 04:21 PM
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Re: What if...
Originally posted by Meccadeth
Personally I think the F-body would blow the GTO out of the water and would sell like crazy at a 30K tag...It would be just like '67 all over again.
Personally I think the F-body would blow the GTO out of the water and would sell like crazy at a 30K tag...It would be just like '67 all over again.
If I were spending $30k and this "new" F-body would be of the same quality and design as the '02, I'd just as soon have the GTO for the same price or a bit more.
11-21-2002, 04:30 PM
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Re: Re: What if...
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They certainly wouldn't be big movers at $30k. That's hardly the big price point if you're trying to reach the youth, where the cars really took off originally.
If I were spending $30k and this "new" F-body would be of the same quality and design as the '02, I'd just as soon have the GTO for the same price or a bit more.
They certainly wouldn't be big movers at $30k. That's hardly the big price point if you're trying to reach the youth, where the cars really took off originally.
If I were spending $30k and this "new" F-body would be of the same quality and design as the '02, I'd just as soon have the GTO for the same price or a bit more.
As for if the F-bod and GTO were the same price and both brand new and in the same showroom floor, I would probably choose the Camaro or Firebird, depending on the quality of the GTO's interior in comparison.
11-21-2002, 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
$30K isnt THAT far out of reach of youth today. I have a $5.50/hour job and can afford to finance that w/ the insurance, while paying for college part-time. And I come from a working class family, so theres a majority of people my age in better situations financially. It comes down to whether they feel like spending all that money on a car...
$30K isnt THAT far out of reach of youth today. I have a $5.50/hour job and can afford to finance that w/ the insurance, while paying for college part-time. And I come from a working class family, so theres a majority of people my age in better situations financially. It comes down to whether they feel like spending all that money on a car...
No offense intended. A good rule of thumb is to have your car payments equal to about a quarter of your monthly income, or what you'd make in a week.
11-21-2002, 11:22 PM
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$30K isnt THAT far out of reach of youth today. I have a $5.50/hour job and can afford to finance that w/ the insurance, while paying for college part-time.