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fad1 · 02-16-2011, 01:14 PM

Hello folks!

I would love to one day own this magnificent beast, but a 556 HP car like this maybe too much car for a 21 year old like me. I was wondering, if you are purchasing this car, how old are you? Do you think GM targeted his vehicle for a certain age group?

Kyle2k · 02-16-2011, 01:16 PM

They are targeting anyone with the purchasing power.

91Z28350 · 02-16-2011, 01:21 PM

True, but they defiitely have target income brackets, and unless you are a professional athelete, lottery winner, entrepenuer or have a platinum spoon, those generally are going to be mid to high level careers, and the age that comes with it. Insurance will play a key here as well. This is not absolute, but I think it is a good rule of thumb. I would not want to see the insurance premium for a single, 21 year old male. *shudder*

Fightinfire921 · 02-16-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

They are targeting anyone with the purchasing power.

People with $$$$$$$$ are the targets, and people that purchase their wants; not needs.

*radz28* · 02-16-2011, 01:38 PM

33 and it'll be a few years, probably.

While I default to someone your age as generally not being as responsible as someone in their later 20s, I won't say there aren't exceptions and because I don't know you I won't pass judgement. Because you're even posting something like this pushes me more toward thinking you're on the more responsible side of things.

All I have to say is that driving is not a right. When you're on the road, you are not the only one you're responsible for. Anytime someone thinks about driving spirited"ly" on the street better consider the consequences of those actions and think about the people those consequences can effect. How would you feel if some jerk was screwing around and plowed their car into the side of your mother's or sister's car, killing or paralysing them? If someone doesn't have the capacity to think about a situation like that, they're not even equipped to drive ANY car, let alone something like ZL1.

JMVHO. Maybe consider LT/LS or SS before jumping in, head-first. Whatever direction you decide, just be responsible and safe

Blade · 02-16-2011, 01:42 PM

Few years here as well.......my 1LT will be paid off in time for the alpha platform to be released. But if I pay the car off earlier than that, then I might just jump to the ZL1 by trading my current ride in.

But I rather not give my 5th gen away, maybe I will give to Dad so he can drive around in it in retirement

Transdamm · 02-16-2011, 01:57 PM

Any age if you got the $$. I'm 28. I had two c6s already.. Time for something different.

CamaroFreako · 02-16-2011, 02:01 PM

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mvarley · 02-16-2011, 02:18 PM

46; I plan on keeping my 2010 SS/RS ABM as well unless they announce Aqua Blue Metallic for the ZL1 (which I'm not counting on).
Mike

Senojelyk · 02-16-2011, 02:29 PM

21 right now, if I do go for it, It won't be until I'm around 23/24. Probably going to hold off for a Z28, but its up in the air at this point.

ctk1 · 02-16-2011, 02:46 PM

I'd say that the main age range will be the 35-55 age range. They have all the money!

Blueclyde · 02-16-2011, 02:49 PM

45 will be getting one. I own ZL1 allocation number 1 for a large local dealer. Can't wait.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 02-16-2011, 02:54 PM

GM is targeting whoever can afford it.

I'm a "likely" ZL1 owner (either that or a C7 Corvette) and I just turned 44 in January.

Joebot8484 · 02-16-2011, 03:16 PM

27 in a few months, I currently own two camaro's (2001 SS and 1987) that I will be selling this summer along with my 2009 Harley Cross Bones and Polaris four wheeler. I'm selling all my toys so I can drop a big down payment, I've never owned a new Camaro but have owned one since I could drive. It is time! and this is the car!

02-16-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Age Group of Future ZL1 Owners? Hello folks! I would love to one day own this magnificent beast, but a 556 HP car like this maybe too much car for a 21 year old like me. I was wondering, if you are purchasing this car, how old are you? Do you think GM targeted his vehicle for a certain age group? __________________ Plan: Buy a Summit White Camaro right after College.

02-16-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	They are targeting anyone with the purchasing power. __________________

02-16-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,225 View My Garage	33 and it'll be a few years, probably. While I default to someone your age as generally not being as responsible as someone in their later 20s, I won't say there aren't exceptions and because I don't know you I won't pass judgement. Because you're even posting something like this pushes me more toward thinking you're on the more responsible side of things. All I have to say is that driving is not a right. When you're on the road, you are not the only one you're responsible for. Anytime someone thinks about driving spirited"ly" on the street better consider the consequences of those actions and think about the people those consequences can effect. How would you feel if some jerk was screwing around and plowed their car into the side of your mother's or sister's car, killing or paralysing them? If someone doesn't have the capacity to think about a situation like that, they're not even equipped to drive ANY car, let alone something like ZL1. JMVHO. Maybe consider LT/LS or SS before jumping in, head-first. Whatever direction you decide, just be responsible and safe __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

02-16-2011, 01:42 PM	#6
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Few years here as well.......my 1LT will be paid off in time for the alpha platform to be released. But if I pay the car off earlier than that, then I might just jump to the ZL1 by trading my current ride in. But I rather not give my 5th gen away, maybe I will give to Dad so he can drive around in it in retirement __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

02-16-2011, 02:29 PM	#10
Senojelyk Drives: '95 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 103	21 right now, if I do go for it, It won't be until I'm around 23/24. Probably going to hold off for a Z28, but its up in the air at this point. __________________ One day I will own a Camaro... One day.

02-16-2011, 01:21 PM	#3
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	True, but they defiitely have target income brackets, and unless you are a professional athelete, lottery winner, entrepenuer or have a platinum spoon, those generally are going to be mid to high level careers, and the age that comes with it. Insurance will play a key here as well. This is not absolute, but I think it is a good rule of thumb. I would not want to see the insurance premium for a single, 21 year old male. shudder

02-16-2011, 01:57 PM	#7
Transdamm Drives: BMW 650I Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 80	Any age if you got the $$. I'm 28. I had two c6s already.. Time for something different.

02-16-2011, 02:01 PM	#8
CamaroFreako KMK Drives: Slow V6 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 497	13

02-16-2011, 02:18 PM	#9
mvarley Drives: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ogdensburg NY Posts: 82 View My Garage	46; I plan on keeping my 2010 SS/RS ABM as well unless they announce Aqua Blue Metallic for the ZL1 (which I'm not counting on). Mike

02-16-2011, 02:46 PM	#11
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I'd say that the main age range will be the 35-55 age range. They have all the money! __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

02-16-2011, 02:49 PM	#12
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	45 will be getting one. I own ZL1 allocation number 1 for a large local dealer. Can't wait.

02-16-2011, 02:54 PM	#13
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	GM is targeting whoever can afford it. I'm a "likely" ZL1 owner (either that or a C7 Corvette) and I just turned 44 in January. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

02-16-2011, 03:16 PM	#14
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	27 in a few months, I currently own two camaro's (2001 SS and 1987) that I will be selling this summer along with my 2009 Harley Cross Bones and Polaris four wheeler. I'm selling all my toys so I can drop a big down payment, I've never owned a new Camaro but have owned one since I could drive. It is time! and this is the car!

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