More than one V8 in the first year?
#76
So, for majority (as I see it) V6 buyer, things like looks, fuel economy, interior quality and practicality are tops--if not the entire--list to compare cars. The hp won't be an issue, as long as it is close to the competition (250-275hp will be more than enough).
Now, the "want a V8" guys will want as much hp as possible, but I don't think that is a large population. Of course, there are those that fall into this category, but how many in the grand scheme of things?
The Mustang V6 is no barn-burner. Heck, it has 58 less hp than a Camry or Accord and is an awful sporty car (severely underdamped/floaty suspension, poor gearing, no power, etc.), yet it sells well because it hits all the important areas (for the V6 buyer) well.
Now, the "want a V8" guys will want as much hp as possible, but I don't think that is a large population. Of course, there are those that fall into this category, but how many in the grand scheme of things?
The Mustang V6 is no barn-burner. Heck, it has 58 less hp than a Camry or Accord and is an awful sporty car (severely underdamped/floaty suspension, poor gearing, no power, etc.), yet it sells well because it hits all the important areas (for the V6 buyer) well.
I think that this demographic might be the business case for a 2nd v6. If the Camaro has a faster v6 than Ford & Mopar while beating the G37, 135i, et al. soundly on price then GM should be able to score a huge share of this segment of the v6 buying demo. I assuming, of course, that this demo really is big enough to bother with.
#77
Did your simple math show you , that you can buy a Corvette w/ the LS3 for that price? A base vette is around 41k....So exactly who would buy a Camaro over a vette.....
Last edited by GMRULZ; 02-15-2008 at 03:28 PM.
#78
However, the point is the Camaro will sell. The LS3 Camaro will be priced close to a similarly equipped Mustang, which will probably be around $31k, not $41k.
#79
Actually the base Vette coupe is closer to $47k. A quick check of dealers in my area only two base vettes were priced under $50k. On average they were around $53k.
However, the point is the Camaro will sell. The LS3 Camaro will be priced close to a similarly equipped Mustang, which will probably be around $31k, not $41k.
However, the point is the Camaro will sell. The LS3 Camaro will be priced close to a similarly equipped Mustang, which will probably be around $31k, not $41k.
#80
I bought mine new for 42.5k included z51 package and up cost paint. MSRP was 47,900. The current base is 46,950.00 Considering I got mine5,400 off msrp ordered just like i wanted it from the factory using Rick from Les Stanford Chevy who is a corvette forum supporting dealer. Lets say I got Rick to get an 09 for me at the same time the camaro is available in 09. I should be able to get a base for 41,450.00. There will be no discounts on the Camaro. So I ask again who wouldn`t buy the vette at 41k as the other poster suggested might be the cost of the camaro. Now at 31k as you suggest there are a lot of people who would choose the Camaro over the vette. I personally want both. I have the vette 6sp manual z51 for the twisties already, my new camaro will have an auto, big stall for drag racing.
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