RE: UK-Spec Chevy Camaro Pricing Announced
Discussion
mackie1 said:
Will they be sold through "Chevrolet" dealers or Vauxhall? Considering they already have people trained up for the Monaro and VXR8 it'd make more sense to use the Vaux network I think.
It'll be Chevrolet, given all the talk about it being a halo model. Very tempted by this, though I want to see what happens to the RX7/9 and the next STI as well.
Am I the only one that actually doesn't think this is that cheap? If you bought one over in the US now at current exchange rate (about 1.60 $ to £) and shipped it over (granted there is the shipping fees + tax to consider) then it would still be cheaper than buying one from the dealer here at the given prices.
Base spec (not SS) starts over there at $22k which is about £13k!!!! You can get an SS for $35-40k depending on options which is <£22 - 25k. So how is high 30s a good deal? Economies of scale should allow dealers to ships them over here pretty cheap, so they could still sell them for £30k and make a profit.
Base spec (not SS) starts over there at $22k which is about £13k!!!! You can get an SS for $35-40k depending on options which is <£22 - 25k. So how is high 30s a good deal? Economies of scale should allow dealers to ships them over here pretty cheap, so they could still sell them for £30k and make a profit.
Voguely said:
Am I the only one that actually doesn't think this is that cheap? If you bought one over in the US now at current exchange rate (about 1.60 $ to £) and shipped it over (granted there is the shipping fees + tax to consider) then it would still be cheaper than buying one from the dealer here at the given prices.
Base spec (not SS) starts over there at $22k which is about £13k!!!! You can get an SS for $35-40k depending on options which is <£22 - 25k. So how is high 30s a good deal? Economies of scale should allow dealers to ships them over here pretty cheap, so they could still sell them for £30k and make a profit.
You might save a couple of grand importing it yourself, but the yank owners here will tell you that by the time you've shipped it, paid the tax (which you also pay on the shipping!), put it through an SVA, a dollar becomes a pound equivalent.Base spec (not SS) starts over there at $22k which is about £13k!!!! You can get an SS for $35-40k depending on options which is <£22 - 25k. So how is high 30s a good deal? Economies of scale should allow dealers to ships them over here pretty cheap, so they could still sell them for £30k and make a profit.
THis is the equivalent of an 2SS with RS package, isn't it? Those are $37072 without options. Running that, and standard shipping and insurance costs through the duty calculator gives £32147 by the time it's landed. That doesn't include your SVA and the conversion work required to get one. You really wouldn't save much at all.
And these are Chevrolet dealers. They'd have a heart attack if someone agreed to pay sticker price on any car.
And these are Chevrolet dealers. They'd have a heart attack if someone agreed to pay sticker price on any car.
Ali_T said:
THis is the equivalent of an 2SS with RS package, isn't it? Those are $37072 without options. Running that, and standard shipping and insurance costs through the duty calculator gives £32147 by the time it's landed. That doesn't include your SVA and the conversion work required to get one. You really wouldn't save much at all.
And these are Chevrolet dealers. They'd have a heart attack if someone agreed to pay sticker price on any car.
^ This.And these are Chevrolet dealers. They'd have a heart attack if someone agreed to pay sticker price on any car.
I'm fairly happy with the price given it's painful journey here - and I'll even forgive the lack of RHD (engineered, but "we" don't want it apparently).
I'm very very very tempted to buy one new. I should get my head seen to.
The first year VEL rate is going to be £1000 and the yearly rate thereafter £460.
By contrast, the import will be £215 first year and £215 every year thereafter.
The "saving" soon evaporates.
The 4th gen had to come with a single pipe quiet exhaust too for the EU noise test so hope they don't over-silence this beast too.
Personally I'd still import my own.
By contrast, the import will be £215 first year and £215 every year thereafter.
The "saving" soon evaporates.
The 4th gen had to come with a single pipe quiet exhaust too for the EU noise test so hope they don't over-silence this beast too.
Personally I'd still import my own.
I think it's a good price also, considering the 2005 UK list prices for Monaros were £29,995 and £35995 for the CV8 and VXR respectively. Of course no-one actually paid these silly prices for them (I hope 
), my 9 month old CV8 was nearly £12k cheaper than new list! 
Let's hope these Camaros do the same
), my 9 month old CV8 was nearly £12k cheaper than new list! Let's hope these Camaros do the same
Daston said:
For all the people saying its LHD booo etc can you not put a camera mounted in the wing mirror or windscreen on the passenger side and have that linked to a display somewhere, then you can see whats coming so its safe to pull out and look for yourself.
IT's really not that problematic. People try to make out sitting a couple of feet further across is a huge issue but it isn't.Daston said:
For all the people saying its LHD booo etc can you not put a camera mounted in the wing mirror or windscreen on the Passanger side and have that linked to a display somewhere, then you can see whats coming so its safe to pull out and look for yourself.
You could do that. Or you could just sit a few feet further back from the vehicle you intend to overtake so you have more visibility. Worked for me in the LHD 911 I ran for two years. With 426BHP in this thing it should not be a problem making up those few feet if it is a safe overtaking oportunity in the first place.tucks said:
lost its wow factor when you can have been able to buy UK spec Holden v8 range in this contry since O4, some trading at sub 8k!or a spec-ed up 2year old vrx8 with pound for pound power at sub 20k.
tranfsormers fans only in my opinion.
Seriously, will all you people who read these articles then spout stuff like this, without first thinking about what you are saying, stop doing this??tranfsormers fans only in my opinion.
It spoils
"£35k???
why not just buy a USED car for less?" Well why not indeed? In fact, why go for the VXR8 at 2 years old, when you could go the whole hog and buy a 10 year old Aston V12? Moron.
As for the car, it looks lovely, they sound divine and eye wood......if it were RHD and I had £35k.
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