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*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-05-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

Do we know for sure that we're getting a Corvette engine in the Camaro for under $30K?

Is the LS3 not a Corvette engine? And...what about the constant reminders that it will be priced competitively with the Mustang (which is well below 30k).

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Originally Posted by Supermans

If the price of the Camaro V6 base is in the $18,000 range msrp, then definitely it will sell like hot-cakes.

I think that's a little wishful, hoping for 18k. Don't want to steal any of Scott's thunder...but I was responding in here, anyway...

Some of you are really over-guessing prices...they're way out of Camaro, and "Chevy-value" range....still, all that does is set you up for a bigger, more pleasant surprise!

GameOv3r · 08-05-2008, 11:29 AM

I would guess that the absolute base V6 would be $19,899 with the RS package bringing it to $22,990. And the absolute base SS might be $27,000 with the RS/SS being $31,000. People that say they can't see the Corvette motor going into the Camaro at an affordable price need to stop and realize that the Vette body is made totally different than the Camaro body. The LS3 isn't what gives the Vette it's price, its the BODY and all the UPGRADES. I mean do you think a Camaro with an LS3 will beat the Corvette with an LS3? I don't think so....think about it.

dvnt88 · 08-05-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Funny thing -- all these articles have 'ideas' of price -- but I have not yet seen any of them in our meetings.

Pricing has not been set -- but I can tell you that $25,000 is a very bad guess!

Look at the competition...............

You Rock. ")

EllwynX · 08-05-2008, 12:20 PM

Why would anyone think they couldn't offer a Corvette engine in a Camaro at a reasonable price?

From 1993-2002 they offered the LT1 and LS1 from the Corvette at a reasonable price...

What would change that possibility now?

Supermans · 08-05-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GameOv3r

I would guess that the absolute base V6 would be $19,899 with the RS package bringing it to $22,990. And the absolute base SS might be $27,000 with the RS/SS being $31,000. People that say they can't see the Corvette motor going into the Camaro at an affordable price need to stop and realize that the Vette body is made totally different than the Camaro body. The LS3 isn't what gives the Vette it's price, its the BODY and all the UPGRADES. I mean do you think a Camaro with an LS3 will beat the Corvette with an LS3? I don't think so....think about it.

Ofcourse, the corvette's body is much more refined and lighter weight along with more rigidity. The Ls3 is being sold for the same amount of money in both the Corvette and the Camaro...

LadiesMan217 · 08-05-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Is the LS3 not a Corvette engine? And...what about the constant reminders that it will be priced competitively with the Mustang (which is well below 30k).

I wasn't doubting you...I didn't know if the price was confirmed at under $30k and I missed it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-05-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

I wasn't doubting you...I didn't know if the price was confirmed at under $30k and I missed it.

It wasn't confirmed...per-say. (I really need to word myself better...)
It's just a REALLY safe bet.

Xanthos · 08-05-2008, 02:37 PM

I'd be amazed if chevy was crazy enough to put the base MSRP for the 8 above 28-29k. Would just be too risky in an entry level market, even an entry level sports car market. In this kind of market, people want bang for the buck - so price is a big deal. Its not like 50k+ luxury cars, where people want the best car.

Oh, yeah, and

! Dragoneye, get off the forums and go photoshop! We want our crack!
- Xanthos

LadiesMan217 · 08-05-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It wasn't confirmed...per-say. (I really need to word myself better...)
It's just a REALLY safe bet.

Gotcha...

I'm just hoping I can get into a V8 'vert with some bells and whistles for around $40k.

GXPMAN · 08-05-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

wow someone doesnt know who fbodfather is! He said that the v6 camaro is a bad guess at 25.000

Heck I don't know who fbodfather is either so enlighten us!

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It wasn't confirmed...per-say. (I really need to word myself better...)
It's just a REALLY safe bet.

I' Wouldnt think that 25k is that far off the mark considering what the base G8 IS going for..

Lex · 08-05-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GXPMAN

Heck I don't know who fbodfather is either so enlighten us!

He is the Alpha and the Omega....

carfansince73 · 08-05-2008, 03:29 PM

I don't remember which GM rep said it, but they made the point of saying months ago that the Camaro would be priced higher than the Mustang because of what you were getting for your money, more HP, better tranny's, better suspension, better technology, and hopefully a much better interior.

Of course if they price it close to the Mustang, then will sell every one they make, but I'm not counting on it.

kevin2323 · 08-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Has the g8 gxp price been available already? I heard it was going to be just under 40 k so if that is the case I would expect the camaro to cost as much if not a bit more.

Matster · 08-05-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by carfansince73

I don't remember which GM rep said it, but they made the point of saying months ago that the Camaro would be priced higher than the Mustang because of what you were getting for your money, more HP, better tranny's, better suspension, better technology, and hopefully a much better interior.

Of course if they price it close to the Mustang, then will sell every one they make, but I'm not counting on it.

Well said my friend.... all this bitching and moaning about price...stop and consider what you're gonna be getting for your dollar. No disrespect intended, but if you only want to spent 18K perhaps you should be looking at a different vehicle. Seriously, in the last production year of gen4 what was the top dawg's hp 300-350? Here in Canada that top dawg had an MSRP of 43-44K. Here we are 6/7 years later and an entry level LS will have 300hp. Is 22-25K that unreasonable?

08-05-2008, 11:29 AM	#30
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	I would guess that the absolute base V6 would be $19,899 with the RS package bringing it to $22,990. And the absolute base SS might be $27,000 with the RS/SS being $31,000. People that say they can't see the Corvette motor going into the Camaro at an affordable price need to stop and realize that the Vette body is made totally different than the Camaro body. The LS3 isn't what gives the Vette it's price, its the BODY and all the UPGRADES. I mean do you think a Camaro with an LS3 will beat the Corvette with an LS3? I don't think so....think about it. __________________ A Challenger is just that, a "Challenger." It takes a Camaro to be a "Champion."

08-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#36
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I'd be amazed if chevy was crazy enough to put the base MSRP for the 8 above 28-29k. Would just be too risky in an entry level market, even an entry level sports car market. In this kind of market, people want bang for the buck - so price is a big deal. Its not like 50k+ luxury cars, where people want the best car. Oh, yeah, and ! Dragoneye, get off the forums and go photoshop! We want our crack! - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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08-05-2008, 12:20 PM	#32
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	Why would anyone think they couldn't offer a Corvette engine in a Camaro at a reasonable price? From 1993-2002 they offered the LT1 and LS1 from the Corvette at a reasonable price... What would change that possibility now?

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carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I don't remember which GM rep said it, but they made the point of saying months ago that the Camaro would be priced higher than the Mustang because of what you were getting for your money, more HP, better tranny's, better suspension, better technology, and hopefully a much better interior. Of course if they price it close to the Mustang, then will sell every one they make, but I'm not counting on it.

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kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	Has the g8 gxp price been available already? I heard it was going to be just under 40 k so if that is the case I would expect the camaro to cost as much if not a bit more.