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Originally Posted by raptor5244
Great points. My only concern is when folks say the new Camaro is overpriced when they don't peel back the layers of the onion and try to find out why it may be more expensive than some of its competitors. I call that being a lazy buyer.
You mentioned a number of great reasons that the price is justified. You really have to drive all of the cars to get a better feel for the differences. When you feel the A8 rip through the gears like a wild banshee or experience what Active Rev match is like on the Tremec M6 (not an MT82) and hear the NPP exhaust bark between shifts it is a glorious thing. The first time you hit your first turn in the Camaro vs. the Challenger or Mustang you will realize it right away. Plus, if you are getting older like me you will appreciate the ability to soften or firm up the suspension with MRC with the flip of a switch.
I buy these types of cars for the driving experience they offer. The looks to me are actually secondary. I personally think the Challenger Scat Pack looks the coolest rolling down the road but I would never own it because it does not drive like the Camaro SS. The looks eventually get dated but the driving experience doesn't, at least not for me.
So, the Camaro is not overpriced, it is just more than some are willing to pay. You have two choices, settle for something less and pay less or pay a little more and get more. On a large dollar purchase like a car I am not going to let $3-4k over a 4-6 years cause me to settle for something less.
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I really like the look of the Challenger as well, it's just doesn't handle well enough. I wouldn't mind having it as a third car