2014 camaro Z/28

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-02-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

And with all that said, I agree with the numbers... but just because we are comparing the Z to two models that have a disproportionaty high amount of sales, that doesnt mean the Z per say is a cult car. It just means those two car models sell like hot cakes, and have been around forever. Those cars also have a much wider range of use then the Z. And if we compare the Camaro and Mustang combined, against many cars they would be considered a cult.

I consider a cult following to be of a car that is somewhat rare, maybe sold in low numbers or many have been since destroyed, and is followed because of a hard to find nature, or a quarkyness. The Z does not have these qualities. Its rather inexpensive for the performance offered, I could go buy one right now used or new without even trying to find one. There is a large aftermarket for it.

I think it may have been a cult at the start, but I think it has out grown this.

Scarface is a cult movie. I can buy a copy right now. That's not the exact meaning. There's no difficulty of attainability of cult cars. cult is, as I said. A small following of die hard fans. Cult followings are usually geared to a certain type of person, vs something that appeals to the masses. Purchasing a Z does NOT appeal to the masses.
No matter how many people may like the Z. Many opt out of purchase for american muscle or german GT's. That said. The Z only appeals to a certain type of person. ie cult. Your definition of cult is muttled with the "exclusive" and "rare car" definitions. Cult is something else.

DEFINITION: A cult following is a group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of culture.

I would describe most Z enthusiasts as such.
Lasty, corvettes have been around 6 decades and they still have a cult following. as popular as they are. I consider vettes. cult cars based on the definition of cult. Based on it sells in domestically low volumes for a sports car, most purchases are from heritage/culture educated owners and a good ratio of owners are involved in some type of corvette social activity. like many Z owners. Corvette won't ever sell in high volumes to the masses. And it's more than a niche car based on the type of people who buy them.

Evo and STi also have a cult following.

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