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Originally Posted by chain777
You really have to ask yourself why they put all the extra cooling on the V8's? Why add all the weight, complexity and cost just for track use? They could've lowered the base price and the curb weight, giving them another edge on the competition. Maybe they feel it's justified for bragging rights that every SS Camaro is track ready. I don't know, have they even marketed that angle?
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I think ive read all the extra cooling will add around 15 lbs or so. As far as complexity yes I agree. Cost yep I agree.
I also agree they should have offered a bare bones 1ss with smaller brakes and no coolers etc for like 33-34 k that whooped on a standard gt in the 1/4. Heck not sure why they wouldnt throw on some cheap standard 235's on 18's or 19's like the base gt offers. that will drop weight and cost.
Probably something to do with assembly line efficiency etc. not being worth the potential small boost in sales (in terms of the more involved components not wheels). IDK.
I called it when I seen the price that the sales war might be over. At least in the long run. I would be surprised if the Camaro doesn't outsell it at least over a few different months in the future especially when it is new to the public etc.
The sales war is something I have never cared about that much. As long as it sells enough to stay in production and have a healthy aftermarket im happy. I don't want the car on every street corner and as popular as a pickup truck. I just don't understand the view of people wanting the mustang to take over the world. But whatever. I did enjoy watching the ford guys get upset about the sales race...I will miss that lol. If it outsells it great...if not whatever. Doesn't matter to me really. Both have positives and negatives.
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Originally Posted by Blackdevil77
Nothing wrong with that. I'm on the opposite side of the seesaw, I currently have a 2014 GT500 with 700 rwhp that traps over 130mph in the quarter mile. Yeah, it's fast as hell but no matter how much power you have, you always get used to it. I think I would get more enjoyment out of the nice lush interior, all the gadgets and gizmos and the toys in the 2SS, even though it won't be nearly as fast. I could get a GT350 also, but I feel like I've been there, done that. I'm not brand biased at all, as you can probably tell. Sometimes I wish I was, it would be a lot easier and cheaper. I can appreciate and enjoy almost everything.
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I know EXACTLY what you are saying.
I just turned 31 and I have grown up a lot in only the past 5 years or so. Until recently I would have been very tempted by the base gt350. But ive been around the block and had cars that will stomp that car in stock configuration. Power is easy to come by and yes you get used to it. I want a car that does it all pretty well and that I actually enjoy daily driving and the all around appeal/features/amenities of it. My first loaded vehicle was my Silverado I bought last year...and Im not sure I can go back...not just for performance at a higher price (if it came to that trade off)
Now im not saying those that want the car or are tempted by it are unjustified or stupid. Its just not my personal taste anymore as I have matured and I also don't frequent a road course either. I totally respect what these cars can do...and like the z28...I just have no use for it and the price premium it incurs.
oh and I wasn't bashing you for your opinion on the price comparison. I get it...its a trade off. Im speaking on people making the comparison in an unfair light etc. The waters get muddied pretty easily.