New camaro vs corvette
 

My wife and I went to our local chevy dealer to look at the new camaro. They have several on the lot but wont budge from 3K over sticker even if you were willing to wait and order one. This seems to be the norm for all of the dealers within 300 miles of here. Looking at other dealer inventory I found that the 09 corvettes have some great incentives and an 09 with the Z51 suspension package and dual mode exhaust etc can be had for 8K under sticker at 44k. Not much more than a 2SS/RS camaro. Am I nuts in thinking the corvette is a much better car for the money? They are both going to be just used cars in a couple years are they not?

Get the vette

X2 :thumbsup:

i am facing the same decision myself and im leaning very much towards the vette...plus not one dealer will even let me test drive the camaro unless i sign a deal to buy because there trying to convince me no one will buy there Camaros without having 0 miles on them...and after sitting in the Camaro im not convinced that closed in feeling and lack of visability will grow on me!

3000 over sticker lol tell them to stick it where the sun don't shine even for 1 cent over . if u really want the camaro there are dealers selling for sticker if u look . but honestly i would much rather have any c5 or c6 if u find a nice used one you will save quite a bit of money and have 3 times the car . and yes i have driven both.

x3...get the vette with z51 or wait and get a 2010 Grand Sport.

Don't think twice...get the vette. I just got rid of my 04 C5 and picked up a new 09 1lt vette in cyber gray with chrome wheels. It's awesome.

I paid 38,600 and it stickered for 49 something, but I think I got an exceptional deal.

Anyway, I haven't driven the new camaro but I think it would be hard pressed to out perform the vette.

Jason

another thing you might consider is a used 2006 Z-06 they have started dropping in price and i have seen more then a few low mile ones go for 45K

Most people either are or aren't Vette guys. If you are a Camaro guy and really want a Camaro, just wait a couple months....They were asking 10K over MSRP a couple months ago....Prices are dropping.

The 2 cars dont even compare! The new camaro is a tank. The most any camaro should be is 30K since you can get a vette for 40. The new camaros are cool and all but a vette is a vette. I paid 40116$ for mine brand spankin new and I got 0% financing.

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I think everyone is correct in that for the money the vette is the better car. We had a car show downtown last night and I am definately NOT a corvette guy. I can't see myself in matching tshirt, caps, shorts, etc with corvette logo on everything, lol. I guess I'll have to wait till the end of the year and see where things go.

I'd have to agree with Charley -- you're either a Camaro guy - or a Vette Guy...

Personally - I think they quite making Vettes in '68.... and I'd LOVE to have a new Camaro.... but like many folks here -- no way in hell would I pay one nickel near MSRP. That's for suckers...

Having said all that - and more - :>) - The new Vettes are phenomenal cars for the money... but that new Camaro body - and with a back seat.... is hard to beat!

Okay -- BUY 'EM BOTH!!

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I had a 2008 Vette and now I have a 2010 ss/rs Camaro. You really feel the weight difference on the Camaro. If you don't have kids, get the Vette. It's an awesome car. If you have kids, get the Camaro. Take the money you saved and start upgrading the performance....good luck, you'll enjoy either choice...
ps - if your over 6' tall, don't get a sunroof in the Camaro.

Buy the vette, not only are they nearly the same price, the resale value on the vette will be much higher over the long haul. I find it hard to beleive that they can sell the Camaro for the money they are asking for them.

The guys that do that are just in a mid life crisis and want the world to know they drive a vette. I drive a vette but then again I dont fit in with the average vette crowd being I am in my 20s and not my 50s.

If you can afford 45K then look for a used C6 Z06.

I hear ya. I'm not really a "vette" guy neither. Don't get me wrong, nice cars. Really nice cars actually, with great performance, especially if you're talking about a Z06.
But, you can get a 2010 Camaro for sticker. If you go to camaro5.com, there are TONS of great info/forums on these cars. PLEASE!! DO NOT pay over MSRP for these cars!! These "so-called" dealerships that are literally ripping off these people by marking them up 3-10K will eventually have to go down in price. Hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

I sold my cherry 01 C5 triple black convertible for parts.....:rofl: :rofl: There is an old man on every corner around here with a Corvette. I like to be different in the toy department. That being said, I would have no problem with a Z06 for a daily driver. I need 4 doors unfortunately!

I paid GMS for my Camaro, if you can find a dealer that will give you GM friends and family, pm me and I send you a discount.
Yancy