Camaro: Available Locally But...

[JackFlash]

... at a price of P3.6M! I saw one on display at the Chevy dealer in West Gate Alabang last Sat. So out of curiosity and after remembering a Top Gear article about CCC thinking of bringing it in, I decided to inquire. Sabi ng sales rep, V6 model ang available, but on order basis, and after you pay 50% of the SRP. Quite disappointed coz I recall that in the TG article, CCC was mulling over a price below P2M. Would've been tempted, especially if priced w/in range of a Chrysler 300C.

[actor21]

we are in the same position, i was actually thinking of buying the camaro if the price is within 2M, but to my disappointment it cost double, what was disppointing about it is that the Hyundai Genesis Coupe cost less here but they were on the same price bracket as the Camaro V6 in the US.

we decided to have Ford Focus TDCi on july nalang.

[Altis6453]

Goes to show that, despite having a good car in its stable, Chevrolet is far from winning over customers in the RP. :nono:

[batang_raon14]

*Altis6453

Mahal pa nga talaga silang mag-price...

[JackFlash]

we are in the same position, i was actually thinking of buying the camaro if the price is within 2M, but to my disappointment it cost double, what was disppointing about it is that the Hyundai Genesis Coupe cost less here but they were on the same price bracket as the Camaro V6 in the US.

My thoughts exactly. In the US, the most basic Camaro is even cheaper than the most basic V6-engined GC. Surprisingly, the most basic 2010 Chrysler 300C (2.7L V6) is even more expensive than the basic Camaro.

CCC can invoke all the tax and tarriff laws to justify a higher price vs. the GC (US CBU vs. Asian) but if CATS can price the 300C 2.7L V6 * P2.35M and the 3.5LV6 * P2.65M (which I assume are CBU from the USA), why on earth should a Camaro be P1M higher?

[Altis6453]

CCC can invoke all the tax and tarriff laws to justify a higher price vs. the GC (US CBU vs. Asian) but if CATS can price the 300C 2.7L V6 * P2.35M and the 3.5LV6 * P2.65M (which I assume are CBU from the USA), why on earth should a Camaro be P1M higher?

Two (2) reasons:

1. Seller's greed; and
2. Buyer's gullibility (assuming they are able to sell a few units)

[niky]

My thoughts exactly. In the US, the most basic Camaro is even cheaper than the most basic V6-engined GC. Surprisingly, the most basic 2010 Chrysler 300C (2.7L V6) is even more expensive than the basic Camaro.

CCC can invoke all the tax and tarriff laws to justify a higher price vs. the GC (US CBU vs. Asian) but if CATS can price the 300C 2.7L V6 * P2.35M and the 3.5LV6 * P2.65M (which I assume are CBU from the USA), why on earth should a Camaro be P1M higher?

Because the Camaro is a hot item in the US right now, so it commands a premium.

But blame it not just on expensive price strategies by CCC... but on the fact that HARI, like Motor Image (I finally understand this one), seems to have found a loophole to keeping their prices down. Hyundai also suffers from high CBU taxes, but HARI manages somehow to keep their prices on the low side, especially compared to other Korean-built vehicles like Kias and Chevrolet Optras and Aveos.

CATS sold the 300C at good prices... but remember... they brought in the Caliber for 1.7m.

[eggman]

we are in the same position, i was actually thinking of buying the camaro if the price is within 2M, but to my disappointment it cost double, what was disppointing about it is that the Hyundai Genesis Coupe cost less here but they were on the same price bracket as the Camaro V6 in the US.

we decided to have Ford Focus TDCi on july nalang.

Sobrang labo talagang maging 2M Pesos lang ang Camaro..And I understand naman kung bakit ganyan ang pricing nila..3.6 V6 LS variant naman ng Camaro ang nandito at hindi yung LT.

Hay mag Focus TDCI ka nalang..

[renzo_d10]

^ Yes. With it's price of 3.6M. It IS not worth it, period.

Yes. With 2M in hand, or 1.5M in hand the ford focus TDCi seems to be a better choice. Or yet, if budget is stretched to the maximum ... get the Subaru Legacy :heart:

[deadnail16]

^ Yes. With it's price of 3.6M. It IS not worth it, period.

Yes. With 2M in hand, or 1.5M in hand the ford focus TDCi seems to be a better choice. Or yet, if budget is stretched to the maximum ... get the Subaru Legacy :heart:

I'm a little bit disappointed about their pricing strategy.. I would rather buy another car that deserves my money....

[JackFlash]

Sobrang labo talagang maging 2M Pesos lang ang Camaro..And I understand naman kung bakit ganyan ang pricing nila..3.6 V6 LS variant naman ng Camaro ang nandito at hindi yung LT.

Hay mag Focus TDCI ka nalang..

For easier comparison, here's how some selected brands are priced in the US based on Yahoo Autos:

• Camaro 1LT: $23,880 or PHP1.108M
• Camaro 2LT: $26,875 or PHP1.247M
• Chrys300 Exec Series: $31,045 or PHP1.440M
• Chrys300 Signature Series: $31,885 or PHP1.479M
• Most expensive Focus: $18,780 or PHP871K. Not TDCI, but you can see the big price gap vs. the other cars powered by 3.0+L V6's.

Looks like na pagdating sa Pinas, halos doble ang presyo vs. US. Yung P2M price na sinabi ko, came from Top Gear's Jan/Feb issue. As for your beloved Focus, sorry dude. It's just not in the same league: iconic American muscle.

[niky]

For easier comparison, here's how some selected brands are priced in the US based on Yahoo Autos:

• Camaro 1LT: $23,880 or PHP1.108M
• Camaro 2LT: $26,875 or PHP1.247M
• Chrys300 Exec Series: $31,045 or PHP1.440M
• Chrys300 Signature Series: $31,885 or PHP1.479M
• Most expensive Focus: $18,780 or PHP871K. Not TDCI, but you can see the big price gap vs. the other cars powered by 3.0+L V6's.

Looks like na pagdating sa Pinas, halos doble ang presyo vs. US. Yung P2M price na sinabi ko, came from Top Gear's Jan/Feb issue. As for your beloved Focus, sorry dude. It's just not in the same league: iconic American muscle.

Typically, for cars around $20k or more, the tax is around 100%... which is why a Porsche Turbo costs around 15 million pesos. It's only lower if it's ASEAN assembled, or much lower if it's locally assembled.

The US Focus is not comparable. It's the old body, and it's much cheaper than the current Mark 2.5 being sold here. The only reason the Focus here is price competitive is because Ford assembles them locally.

[lamborghinione]

I've seen one today, a yellow Chevy Camaro bearing plate nos. already in North EDSA area. It's really a damn good-looking car. I waited if it could transform into Bumblebee! ha ha ha