How Long Will The Camaro Be On The Market? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Khirstin · 10-30-2008, 11:03 AM

My dad had a 1982 Camaro which I loved dearly. Unfortunately he got it smooshed and I've been sad ever since. Now that I'm earning money and going through school I plan on getting a new car when I graduate. Obviously I want a Camaro but I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how long it would be on sale for. If it's for four years that would be great. Ty

*The_Blur* · 10-30-2008, 11:08 AM

It will be around as long as it sells. GM is making decisions based on the success of products, not arbitrary timelines, so the Camaro will be built for performance enthusiasts for the foreseeable future.

Chewy · 10-30-2008, 11:14 AM

i doubt it will be limited @ all, they'll sell them until it's sales slow down to the point they need to revamp the design again.

Ford brought back the 'California Special' mustang in '07 and it was supposed to be a limited production car again, they are STILL making them for '09 (a lot of the original enthusiasts who bought them are pissed)

Khirstin · 10-30-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

It will be around as long as it sells. GM is making decisions based on the success of products, not arbitrary timelines, so the Camaro will be built for performance enthusiasts for the foreseeable future.

Ohh okay well ty I hope it sells well then

*The_Blur* · 10-30-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Khirstin

Ohh okay well ty I hope it sells well then

Based on the early demand for it and the sales of the Mustang and Challenger, it is abundantly clear that enthusiasts have come out of the woodworks to make this car a success. American muscle enthusiasts will buy it, and average car buyers will definitely see the Camaro as a stylish alternative to boring imports that boast too little and are seen too much.

SS4EVER · 10-30-2008, 12:21 PM

Yeah I hope it's for a while... Seeing that I've now just decided to hold off on getting a V6 Camaro and getting something else, and then waiting a few years to get the SS...

zebra · 10-30-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

Ford brought back the 'California Special' mustang in '07 and it was supposed to be a limited production car again, they are STILL making them for '09 (a lot of the original enthusiasts who bought them are pissed)

seems like they come up with some new special edition or two every year.

*radz28* · 10-30-2008, 12:40 PM

I hope they make them for as long as I'm around

Chewy · 10-30-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

seems like they come up with some new special edition or two every year.

well the ORIGINAL was only made for 1 year (1968) it was the only factory mustang that came with shelby parts (side scoops, duck style tail, and thunderbird tail lights)

i'm not a big fan of the new ones, but the original is my dream car (please no mustang-bashing comments, i've read all ur views here before)

Scott@Bjorn3D · 10-30-2008, 01:22 PM

One of the reasons I am getting 1st year SS is in case the CAFE junk ruins the HP of the car. I want the most I can get and it may be a collector item.

GOLDDOG · 10-30-2008, 01:44 PM

With GM burning thru 1 Billion a month, who really knows. The autoextermist.com believes if things keep going the same way, GM could be dead in a little over a year. Personally the government will never let that happen.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-30-2008, 01:48 PM

Hey, the first 4 generations were around for just over 35 years. With the new, modern direction they seem to be taking with the Camaro -- I expect another 35 years easily.

*DGthe3* · 11-01-2008, 11:28 AM

I'd imagine 5 years minimum

camaro&T/A · 11-01-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd imagine 5 years minimum

I hope you mean the 5th gen, not the Camaro in general. I REALLY don't want to see the Camaro die again!!!

10-30-2008, 11:03 AM	#1
Khirstin Drives: 2002 Malibu Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	How Long Will The Camaro Be On The Market? My dad had a 1982 Camaro which I loved dearly. Unfortunately he got it smooshed and I've been sad ever since. Now that I'm earning money and going through school I plan on getting a new car when I graduate. Obviously I want a Camaro but I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how long it would be on sale for. If it's for four years that would be great. Ty

10-30-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
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10-30-2008, 11:14 AM	#3
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	i doubt it will be limited @ all, they'll sell them until it's sales slow down to the point they need to revamp the design again. Ford brought back the 'California Special' mustang in '07 and it was supposed to be a limited production car again, they are STILL making them for '09 (a lot of the original enthusiasts who bought them are pissed) __________________

10-30-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	Yeah I hope it's for a while... Seeing that I've now just decided to hold off on getting a V6 Camaro and getting something else, and then waiting a few years to get the SS... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

10-30-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,222 View My Garage	I hope they make them for as long as I'm around __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-30-2008, 01:22 PM	#10
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	One of the reasons I am getting 1st year SS is in case the CAFE junk ruins the HP of the car. I want the most I can get and it may be a collector item.

10-30-2008, 01:44 PM	#11
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	With GM burning thru 1 Billion a month, who really knows. The autoextermist.com believes if things keep going the same way, GM could be dead in a little over a year. Personally the government will never let that happen.

10-30-2008, 01:48 PM	#12
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Hey, the first 4 generations were around for just over 35 years. With the new, modern direction they seem to be taking with the Camaro -- I expect another 35 years easily. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-01-2008, 11:28 AM	#13
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I'd imagine 5 years minimum __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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