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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-12-2013, 02:45 PM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
The problem is that it's not just up to GM to...

The problem is that it's not just up to GM to decide what routes they want to take. Some routes are forced upon them. Blur and RevyChevy both touched on that as well. Back when automakers were able...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-06-2013, 09:04 AM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Not sure about the older M5's, but the new ones...

Not sure about the older M5's, but the new ones should beat the Camaro from a dig and a roll. My buddy has a car that is a good bit faster than STOCK Camaro V8s. He ran a brand new M5 a couple months...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-04-2013, 02:34 PM
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Views: 8,167
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Assuming there is no driver mod needed, the...

Assuming there is no driver mod needed, the Charger will beat the V6 and lose to the SS.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-28-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Again, if GM does do it it's because of...

Again, if GM does do it it's because of regulations, not consumer demand.

If it doesn't sell and it must sell to meet the regulations, GM will either lower the 4 cyl price and/or increase the V8...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-28-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
It's not just the sound, it's the feel. I've...

It's not just the sound, it's the feel. I've driven 4 cylinder cars that are faster than the V8 cars I've owned, but I still prefer the feel of RWD V8-powered cars.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-28-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Yeah, because those 2 engines would sound so much...

Yeah, because those 2 engines would sound so much alike.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 02-22-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,240
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
I feel the same way. I'd rather own a muscle/pony...

I feel the same way. I'd rather own a muscle/pony car any day over a Vette.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 02-20-2013, 06:59 PM
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Views: 6,861
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
The 2010 Mustangs had 315hp. The 2005-2009...

The 2010 Mustangs had 315hp. The 2005-2009 Mustangs had 300hp.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 02-20-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,861
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Yeah, going that fast on a public road is sheer...

Yeah, going that fast on a public road is sheer stupidity.

We have the "Texas Mile" here in Texas. It's a 1 1/2 mile straightaway made so cars can get up to over 200mph. If you must get your car...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 02-20-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,850
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
The 2010 GTs have more HP/TQ than the 2005-2009s....

The 2010 GTs have more HP/TQ than the 2005-2009s. The 05-09 Mustangs had 300hp/320tq. The 2010s had 315hp/325tq. Also, the wheels were an inch wider stock (18 inches), and had 19s as an option. 05-09...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-19-2013, 09:01 AM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Sales. The car was a failure. It was only around...

Sales. The car was a failure. It was only around 8 model years, and in it's last year it was the worst selling Ford vehicle of that year.

FYI, Ford was not afraid it would take away Mustang...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-17-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
My point is exactly what I said it was. If GM...

My point is exactly what I said it was. If GM wants to have a 4-cylinder option, design a new model like Ford did with the Probe, but dont call it a Camaro.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-17-2013, 04:28 PM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
The 1967 Camaro had a 6-cylinder option. ...

The 1967 Camaro had a 6-cylinder option.
http://www.firstgencamaro.com/1967.html

So did the 1964 1/2 Mustang.
http://www.mustangspecs.com/years/64-65.shtml

I see you're playing semantics,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-17-2013, 03:21 PM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
I'm with you man. Let's keep Pony Cars what...

I'm with you man.

Let's keep Pony Cars what they are. We've all seen the numerous V8 vs V6 arguments, but the fact is both sides have to agree to the simple fact: Those engines were both there...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2013, 05:36 PM
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
I actually believe we would have it better that...

I actually believe we would have it better that we do now if the Gov't had stayed out of regulating what automakers must produce.

Yes, airbags used to be very expensive and so few bought cars...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Dont worry, the auto plants and their workers are...

Dont worry, the auto plants and their workers are better now than they used to be. Remember, change is good. SlingShot told us so.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Just recently some UAW workers were busted...

Just recently some UAW workers were busted smoking weed and drinking while on break, THREE times. And they weren't even fired!
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
The BellSouth/IBM Simon Personal Communicator was...

The BellSouth/IBM Simon Personal Communicator was released in 1993. The Simon Personal Communicator was the first mobile phone to add PDA features. It was a phone, pager, calculator, address book,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
That's because your method is all wrong. ...

That's because your method is all wrong.



You're not comparing apples to apples. You need to either use the 1967 cost of the lowest trim 1967 Camaro, or use the current cost of a 2013 2SS...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
I may sound like a hippie to you, but you sound...

I may sound like a hippie to you, but you sound like an elitist to me. I'm hardly a hippie who wants everything given to me at all. If you could comprehend my posts you'd realize I'm a Libertarian...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Fielder, you make excellent points and you do it...

Fielder, you make excellent points and you do it well. But you'd have better luck talking to a brick wall. I've seen SlingShot discuss this before and I know what you're up against. His attitude is,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
If people stop buying V8s and demand 75mpg sports...

If people stop buying V8s and demand 75mpg sports cars, that's life. So then if GM stoppped putting V8s in Camaros and only offered an NA 4-banger, fine. As long as the market, and not the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
I agree. But that's not how these people think....

I agree. But that's not how these people think. When they dont like things, they ban them. They dont believe in choices, unless you make the "correct" choices.

Come March 1st I wont be able to...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,132
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Posted By Lou_Dorchen
He clarified that he was talking about the...

He clarified that he was talking about the engines being in the SAME car (Post #231). For example, if I lightly boosted a 2011 Camaro SS and you lightly boosted a 2011 Camaro LS, the Camaro SS would...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Having someone tell you how to live every facet...

Having someone tell you how to live every facet of your life is so much better than having the freedom to make your own decisions.

Sometimes not changing is just fine. I love my wife and I plan...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-14-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Turbocharged cars are less reliable. But hey,...

Turbocharged cars are less reliable. But hey, more breakdowns and a higher cost of ownership are worth it for the 'greater good'.
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-14-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
At the rate their economy is growing while ours...

At the rate their economy is growing while ours is stagnating/shrinking, it won't be long before we will be the second largest economy in the world.

FYI, even Cuba's GDP is also growing at a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-14-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Our current President broke bread at his home...

Our current President broke bread at his home with a terrorist.

Again trying to not to get too political, but the current (though outgoing) Energy Secretary does not a own a car, he bicycles to...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-13-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,674
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
This is good advice. When the 2014s come out you...

This is good advice. When the 2014s come out you will likely find some very good deals on new 2013s. But if you do that, be sure this time to get the car you want. When you drive a 2013 off the lot...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-13-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 339,999
Posted By Lou_Dorchen
Just as you call bans on certain personal...

Just as you call bans on certain personal freedoms "silly bans", those people who are not car enthusiasts would call a ban on high performance engines the same thing. Captain's sig says it well (look...
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