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General Discussion / Re: 2009 Camaro is Coming!!!
« on: August 16, 2006, 11:54:35 PM »
Back to the thread..........
In general, I am sadly disappointed with GM lately. I am also unable to find any appeal with the offerings of Chevrolet. I just don't think anyone there gets it. Their prices are out of touch and only the corvette has managed to maintain the theme that was originally intended. I think it undercuts the status of the Camaro when the concept has been to detune last years 'vette model and install a version of the drivetrain in the Camaro, then selling it at a price that is well below that of a 'vette just to try and sell more Camaros. This killed the Camaro, and now, along comes a stealth fighter version that will somehow revive sales and resurrect the pony car, the SCCA track burner. The 'vette was a purpose designed sports car with exotic styling and the newest technology and that has been maintained. I don't think a Camaro is a fighter plane or whatever the concept is supposed to be. What happened to an affordable curve Hugger, Pace Car, Muscle Car, no I’m not asking for a factory sponsored trunk load of secret racing parts, just be who you are, something pretty darn tough to say the least. 1st gen Camaros were the sexiest thing on the road and early and late 2nd gen cars weren't too shabby either. I’ve owned several F-bodies over the years I've owned some desirable year models and a couple not so desirable. This one I don't desire to own at all. If GM wants to get off the ropes they will have to do better than this.......It reminds me when I was 16 a guy seriously expected me to trade him even, my 350, Holley four barrel, posi rear axle, Blackjack headers, Weiand intake sportin' '77 T/A for his rusted, synchronizers gone it the transmission, lime green Gremlin......I wonder if this guy works for GM.........
In general, I am sadly disappointed with GM lately. I am also unable to find any appeal with the offerings of Chevrolet. I just don't think anyone there gets it. Their prices are out of touch and only the corvette has managed to maintain the theme that was originally intended. I think it undercuts the status of the Camaro when the concept has been to detune last years 'vette model and install a version of the drivetrain in the Camaro, then selling it at a price that is well below that of a 'vette just to try and sell more Camaros. This killed the Camaro, and now, along comes a stealth fighter version that will somehow revive sales and resurrect the pony car, the SCCA track burner. The 'vette was a purpose designed sports car with exotic styling and the newest technology and that has been maintained. I don't think a Camaro is a fighter plane or whatever the concept is supposed to be. What happened to an affordable curve Hugger, Pace Car, Muscle Car, no I’m not asking for a factory sponsored trunk load of secret racing parts, just be who you are, something pretty darn tough to say the least. 1st gen Camaros were the sexiest thing on the road and early and late 2nd gen cars weren't too shabby either. I’ve owned several F-bodies over the years I've owned some desirable year models and a couple not so desirable. This one I don't desire to own at all. If GM wants to get off the ropes they will have to do better than this.......It reminds me when I was 16 a guy seriously expected me to trade him even, my 350, Holley four barrel, posi rear axle, Blackjack headers, Weiand intake sportin' '77 T/A for his rusted, synchronizers gone it the transmission, lime green Gremlin......I wonder if this guy works for GM.........