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Originally Posted by jrc1122
But its not "cheaper"
that was my only point. I even noted that it wasn't that much higher in price considering the 8 year difference (which is me acknowledging inflation)
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Actually, it IS cheaper if you're pinning it on these two price points. With the CPI as the base, inflation makes that 32K SS back in 2002 (my own SS was near 35K in 2002) right at a hair above 38K today but the inherent safety features are worth more than that, not to mention the ameneties such as bluetooth, USB/mp3 support.
Now, what do you get for practically the same money?
OnStar? not in 02
Auto-dimming mirrors? not in 02
Backup sensors? not in 02
Side air bags? not in 02
DIC and TPMS (and now HUD in 2011)? not in 02
Approx. 25% more HP than an 02
Brembo premium brakes? not in 02
IRS? not in 02
And probably a huge convenience point...the ability to turn off your headlights in the new Camaro!
All this and still gets decent fuel mileage when you don't stand in it.
This is not to discredit the 4th gen at all, but even at today's prices, the new Camaro was, and is still, a heckuva deal for what you have to pay, IMO.
All I'm really saying is both Camaros were a lot for what you paid for in their respective eras, but I think today you get a tad bit more for the money.
But...I digress...GM better KEEP doing these sort of profits...and get out from under the government thumb.