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GM reports 10,000 Camaro pre-orders
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Back in October, General Motors reported that it had already received some 6,000 advance orders for its new fifth-gen Camaro. Despite the fact that the first car has yet to be delivered to a paying customer (that's scheduled to take place in February, with the first one selling at the upcoming Barret-Jackson auction next month), pre-orders are not slowing down, with GM now reporting a total of 10,000.
According to the automaker, 84 percent of the first 6,000 requests were for V8 models, but GM is now suggesting that a larger percentage of its latest orders are for V6 models. Sounds like those jonesing for a new V8-powered muscle car were the first ones turning in their order forms. Now that those initial buyers have all reserved their Camaros, the model mix may be getting closer to what The General had expected in the first place.
Hopefully, GM and supplier Cadence, LLC get their disagreements worked out in time and these initial pre-orders can be filled in a timely manner. The last thing GM needs right now is a botched launch of its revived pony car, especially since GM has been promoting the new Camaro hardcore for the last few years.
Gallery: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mr.Oak 4:02PM (12/30/2008)
Yet still, there are idiots out there who thinks that this car won't sell.
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Flashpoint 4:13PM (12/30/2008)
I just think its dissapointing that GM didn't have this car ready when Transformers was in theaters. "Special Edition: Bumblebee Yellow with the autobots sticker" woulda been cool.
Even a special Edition Mustang Decepticon.
There are actually people who made their trucks look like Optimus Prime and it doesn't look cheesy at all.
Nick 4:27AM (12/31/2008)
Woah 10 thousand. That's really going to save GM ... lol
Mr.Oak 1:56PM (12/31/2008)
Nick: You are being a real C-nt. No one says this car was ever intended "save" GM. It will outsell the craptastic Solara bitch mobile.
Serge 4:09PM (12/30/2008)
Daaaaammmnnnn... it looks sexy in red!!!
This just might sell as much, or more, as the Mustang.
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Curtis 4:18PM (12/30/2008)
I wonder how many of those 10,000 pre-orders have been forgotten, I mean, people started pre-ordering these things how long ago?
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Parkerman 4:32PM (12/30/2008)
Yea, I saw the concept of the car back in 06 at the Detroit show.
Epyx 4:49PM (12/30/2008)
The pre-orders started October 2008. I doubt anyone forgot what happened three months ago.
zamafir 10:11PM (12/30/2008)
A good friend preordered one to replace his ailing 335i coupe. After pointing him to the articles about GM's woes regarding the potential cadence debacle he seemed a little annoyed. "Oh well, if the release date slips I'll just look more seriously at the CTS-V and the S5". I hope GM pulls this thing off and manages to avoid any serious delays.
Wes Siler 4:19PM (12/30/2008)
ZOMG! Is that Ray Wert driving that Camaro? He's so hot right now!
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Chase 8:11PM (12/30/2008)
Katinka Ingagbovinana
JMC3 4:20PM (12/30/2008)
"2008 : Summer of the Camaro!"
@ GM & Co.
Best wishes for the success of Your gorgeous new Camaro.
Jon
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adrian 4:39PM (12/30/2008)
I am not a huge fan of most american cars. But I would buy one of these. I think it criminal that GM are in so much trouble.
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Obvious 7:24PM (12/30/2008)
As a previous owner of a 4th gen f-body (02 40th anniversary Camaro), I would caution you against ownership of one. That thing was a massive money pit, and ended up being next to worthless given depreciation... Unless GM completely changed their QC standards for this next generation, I wouldn't bother with it.
It is nice looking, though.
Christian 12:21PM (12/31/2008)
Good for you. A F-body owner being honest. Other than the LS engines, those cars were unliveable pieces of junk.
iDiaz 4:58PM (12/30/2008)
I think they'd have even more if they weren't halfassing their marketing campaign. Look at chevrolet.com. No mention whatsoever of the Camaro. Mouseover the Cars section in the navigation. No Camaro listed. Okay, now Google "2010 chevrolet camaro". They have a site for it. Why isn't it linked from their homepage? Now, click on that site. They talk about pre-orders starting in October... but no Build Your Camaro feature to get an idea of what options are available. The press release for it says to just visit your local Chevy dealer. What the heck is their website staff doing all day? They're certainly not working on the website. CLOSE WoW AND GET TO WORK, FOOLS!
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G Gagnon 6:39PM (12/30/2008)
I visited the Colorado Springs Chevy dealer this past Saturday to see the order book for the Camaro and they have nothing, nothing, nada, zip. They want a bailout? Idiots!
Travis 9:09PM (12/30/2008)
click "upcoming". it's in there.
I have to say, I'm disappointed (as always it seems these days) with the weight... 3800lbs??!? 300hp out of the v6 is great, but jeez, did it have to get so heavy? Thanks to the carpocolypse the Mustang GT is only ~1200 bucks more, according to Edmunds.com. Yes it still has the solid rear axle, and only a 5sp gearbox, but it weighs over 400lbs less!
carlbolt 9:48PM (12/30/2008)
Yes, 3800 Lb weight is a shame for a car of this size. 400 Lb less will be ideal. GM always makes cars with too much weight, 300-400 Lb more than other cars in the same class. like Malibu, Aura, 3600+ Lb, Camry 3300+ Lb, CTS, 4100 Lb. I don't know where all this weight come from. Maybe they don't use ultra high strength steel at all?
Mazda FTW! 5:10PM (12/30/2008)
That rear window sweep is all sorts of hottness. Makes the new Z look awkward. And I love the new Z. There is a certain element to this car's design which is 35% retro, 35% modern and 30% clarity of execution. Clean lines which start and finish (something BMW hasn't managed to do since 2002) and an aggressive front without resorting to shields big (and ugly) enough to scare children (Acura I'm lookin' at ya).
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