I see the writing on the wall, and I have pretty much decided against the Camaro at this point. The main reason being that the car will be all but worthless by 2014. Nobody is going to want a 6+ liter V8 in 5 years for numerous reasons - there is no way around it. While a car is obviously not an investment, I feel that buying the Camaro would be a particularly bad move. When you stack the insurance, gas, and the inevitable devastating depreciation, its just not worth it to me anymore. I've said it before, and I'm sticking to it - GM missed the boat on this one. We all knew we've been looking at a dying breed, but the Camaro is the equivalent of a miscarriage. It really is a shame. I'll be looking at a 2006-2008 Lexus IS instead..

 

I understand your points and don't agree with all of them, but one thing is for sure, the camaro should have been out years ago!!! In this market who is going to consider a coupe that (no matter how they market it) is considered a gas guzzler, I can't picture any marketing campaign that could paint the camaro in a bright enough light for GM to sell as many as they originally planed. Its kind of sad...

 

As a daily driver.....probably not. Good thing I've already got some daily drivers that don't need replacing.

 

I'm still getting a V8 Camaro. I only have an 8 mile drive to work.
I'm trading in a Ford Focus, which seems kinda backwards right now.
If I keep it I'll have 2 car payments. So I'll just use the money I would have spent on the Focus payments (and insurance) on gas for the Camaro.
The only reason I wouldn't get a V8 is if it ran on premium gas only.
If things get really bad, I'll get a scooter or something to get to work.

 

Ford has sold 500,000 Mustangs since the new model came out. Part of the loss of sales from year to year comparisons could be that the model is begining to look stale. Gas prices are probably most of it though.

 

People aren't buying as many cars this year in general thanks to the Economy...and besides, is the Mustang realy impressive enough to keep drawing in buyers during tough times?

All they need to do is highlight why it's better than anything else a Camaro buyer might be considering. I don't think there's a marketing ploy in the world that could draw in, say, Aveo buyers. But you can attract those already looking within the segment.

 

I think you will be able to buy a Camaro SS at Invoice when they come out.
And many dealers are still going to mark these things up,and many dealers
will be stuck with them for a long time on their lots.....To the greddy dealers I hope you chock on them
The smart dealers will sell at Invoice or a tad over it.......

 

Yes and I'll still buy it for a daily if gas hits 20 a gallon. I'll just run it off of home brewed ethanol.

 

I was talking to my dealers new car sales manager last weekend and his thoughts on the Camaro are that it is 2+ years to late to be a real winner. He even went on to say that he cant give Pontiac Solstice cars away and suspects the Camaro will be the same for them. He said at this point he doesnt even see there dealer ordering any Camaro's for inventory.

I told him he needs to get one Red Z/28 and I will take it off his hands. However I have no intention of driving my Camaro as a daily driver, maybe a few thousand miles a year. I have a second gen car that is restored to perfection and wanted a first gen car as they are my favorite. But I really like this 2010 Camaro better and to restore a 69 Z/28 it will cost nearly the same and I can have a new car that is faster, safer, and more comfortable than a 69. That is my justification for buying one and I plan on keeping it for as long as I can still drive it on the road.

My brother on the other hand is single and has a good job, he cant wait for the V-6 stick Camaro to come out to replace his 95 daily driver. He said for a guy his age this is the only car to buy that is good looking and is'nt an old mans four door.

 

I think it's important to attract more than that. And who says that someone who might be interested in an Aveo would automatically be precluded from buying a Camaro.

Of course, you'd want to highlight features and advantages. But if anyone thinks that fuel efficiency isn't at or near the top of the list, or at least a major consideration for most prospective buyers nowadays, then I don't think that they have a grasp on reality.

 

if it hits $6, I have alot more to worry about then a Camaro. I doubt any decent car would be feesible at that point.

 

Aw come on charlie... you know that the Aveo and Camaro will NOT be cross shopped... JUST ON PRICE. Your talking double the Aveo's price for a base Camaro.

Anyone even thinking of an Aveo wont be in line for a camaro of any trim.

 

Geeeeeee and GM stock has been at its lowest in the last 53 years at $11.11 a share.
Hope we will see some camaro SS and nottttttt allllll V6s

 

Honestly I might feel guilty driving a V-8 Camaro. I'll have to wait till I see the MPG figures, but the weight advantage of a turbo-6 or even an NA 6 with direct injection makes me want that simply because it will handle better.

You guys should take a look over in australia at the Ford Falcon. They've got several identically priced versions of it that are running hot engines....the two available hot engines are a turbo 6, and a regular V-8. The V-8 is rated at a few more horsepower, but it's slower in a straight line and 200 pounds heavier (all in the nose) so not as good in the twisties. The turbo-6 is vastly outselling the 8, and it gets several miles per gallon better in the city and highway.

I'd go as far as to say that V-8's are pointless now. I look forward to a direct injection TT-V6 Z/28 6th gen camaro, hundreds of pounds lighter than a 5th gen, with 320 horsepower and handling equal to a 5th gen vette. If they can give it a mean growl, MANY enthusiasts will love it. The only people I can see being upset are a few of the really diehard "V-8 or bust" people who think that the # of cylinders is the only important thing about a vehicle.

 

Who said anything about cross shopping? I've owned everything from an Omni to a minivan while I've owned a Camaro. I didn't cross shop them. I bought them for different tasks.

Nearly one third of those who responded to the poll in this thread, say they'd buy a Camaro, and also another more economical car as a daily driver. Do you think that there is no chance that an Aveo and Camaro will end up on the same driveway?

Anyways, my point is that Camaro needs to appeal to way more people than just internet posters who say they'll daily drive a 6.2L, two ton Camaro, even if gas reaches 10 bucks per gallon.