ok.... I have been away for a while so I have not been able to read every thread and post on this topic. I am saving money for an 09 camaro... but I dont know how much I will need. Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much a low optioned camaro Z28 or SS will cost me?

also has there been any new info on the camaro in the past few months?

 

Welcome back to the lull .

Nothing really "newsy" lately on the actual car itself .

As far as pricing, like what has been said/implied/rumored for a very long time now, is compare VERY closely to a Mustang with similar options (ie: V6/V6, V8/V8, convertible/convertible). Whatever TODAY'S prices are, factor in a slight inflation for '09 prices .

 

I figure $25,000 will put you in a V8 Camaro when the time comes. Fully optioned, you're probably looking at $30,000 or even a little more.

 

Sweet, I'm 22! Who's going to help me buy that 09 Camaro!?! I'm accepting donations!

 

I would guess that it would be anywhere in the mid to upper 20s range. Keep your credit good and try to get a good financing deal, unless you plan on buying one in cash...

 

Same here...but I'll be about 25 when I buy mine with cash....hopefully.

 

I bought mine ('02) when I was 20 and nobody helped me ... you guys are on your own!!!

 

I've run the numbers form the best information Ive read over the years and I think the base V8 will start at about $27k or $28k....

Thats said its still anyones guess......but just remember this car will be priced in 2009 dollars not 2002 dollars......

 

Get a GM Mastercard ASAP, although I'm not holding my breath that they'll actually let you use the points for a V8 Camaro..... you could could always redeem them on a nice LaCrosse if not

 

Look at Mustang's pricing. Base your estimates on that.

 

I think I'm going the cash route I have about 10 thousand toward it so i need about 15 or so more have we heard anything about colors?

 

Or maybe somewhere in between....

In 2002 you could buy a new base corvette for $41,680 MSRP. Today a new base Corvette goes for $44,995. That is only a $3,315 difference over the course of 5 years....

 

I have several credit cars, and my GM Card is the worst one. They send the bill late, so that I only have a window of a few days to pay. I always get put on hold if I need to call their support number.

I'm pretty happy with my Citi PremierPass card.

Not a word about colors, but I think it's a safe bet that the concept and prop colors we've seen so far will be among the choices (silver, dark red, orange, and yellow).

 

What did the 2002 Z28 MSRP for.......$23k, right?

So if it follows the Vette’s pricing logic, then our 2009 base V8 should be a little about $26k.

Well that still only puts me off around $1500 high.

But after looking at Mustang GT prices, figuring the yearly inflation, plus the statements that the Camaro will be around $500 more, I still believe its going to be around $27-28K.

Shoot me if I’m wrong, but this is the guess I’m going to stick with

Hell I hope I’m wrong and GM can find a way to bring us amazing performance at a super low Chevy price.

 

I'm guessing that any male under the age of 25 is going to have a rough time affording the insurance on a new Camaro SS, let alone make enough money to finance one.

I know it prevented me from buying a new Camaro Z28 (loaded) until I turned 30. (And I had a flawless driving record and was making pretty good money as recent college graduate in engineering.)

A word of caution, don't make the same mistake I did. I let the dealer talk me into leasing my new Camaro for the first three years, then financing the balance due when the lease ran out. It kept my payments down to a reasonable $300/month, however it took me 8 years to pay it off and I think must have cost me north of $40k when all is said in done. (The sticker was around $24k.)

I know I'll be financing my next Camaro purchase as I plan on buying the topdog with all the bells and whistles... regardless of price. Fortunately I make a little more money now than when I was in my 20s.