Z28 to replace SS on 6th Gen? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FenwickHockey65 · 08-29-2012, 03:08 PM

Because G8 was a VE Commodore. This is a VF Commodore.

MrandMrsNinja · 08-29-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Because G8 was a VE Commodore. This is a VF Commodore.

fair enough

DarkneSS · 08-29-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

LS and LT have been around for a long time too. Not nearly as long as SS but for over 30 years.

True true. From a marketing stand point I'm still not sure why the ZL1 wasn't called a Z28 but obviously they know something I don't because its selling well regardless.

Angrybird 12 · 08-29-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

True true. From a marketing stand point I'm still not sure why the ZL1 wasn't called a Z28 but obviously they know something I don't because its selling well regardless.

Like I said, they are saving it for the 6th gen to replace the ZL1

BeachBum · 08-29-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I predicted the Z28 will replace the ZL1 for the 6th Gen. The other models will remain.

I Whole Heartly Agree With You On This - 6th Gen's Will Be Z/28

ShnOmac · 08-29-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

That does bring up the issue of what will happen if a V6 model ever materializes.

V8 = SS
V6 = ss

Cam2011 · 08-29-2012, 05:50 PM

I thought that the SS name was just a temporary nameplate holder for the new 2014 SS? I figure they'd give it a proper name once they unveil it.

suplex · 08-29-2012, 05:58 PM

I think if they named the car "SS" it would get pretty confusing. The "SS" should be a package that the Camaro comes in. Are they thinking of doing away with the "LS" and "LT" packages even if they still have a V6 option? At first I liked the idea of just calling it a Camaro and it either having a V6 or a V8 in it (meaning no "Z28" name), but now if they bring back the Z28 name it should go like this:

Z28 = V8
Camaro = V6

Isn't that how it was for the 3rd and 4th Generations?

Frank in MD · 08-29-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

If they DO decide to name that car the SS, which I really hope they don't... I wonder if you can get an SS SS?

Super Duper Sport?

tonyko1 · 08-29-2012, 06:11 PM

Remember, this is GM, where marketing is not job #1......(ford pun)................

however, remember when they had both the Chevy and GMC "Suburbans" for years.......so GMC marketing became "We are professional grade", since about 1998 or so, it is like Progessive Insurance's "Flo" spokeswoman, just can't shake it.

Anyways, in GMC's and GM's infinite wisdom, hiring a marketing consultant, paying them more than 1,000 genuine warranty claims............they rename the GMC Suburban..............YUKON XL..............as the GMC version of the Tahoe is Yukon..............and by the way, it took years and $$$$, many $$$$ to change the name of Chevy Blazer to Tahoe and Jimmy to Yukon...................and you wonder why they are broke.

Now go home and bow to your Camaro, and your Vette, as those are the last two gasps out of Chevy GM in years.

Coyotekiller · 08-29-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Remember, this is GM, where marketing is not job #1......(ford pun)................

however, remember when they had both the Chevy and GMC "Suburbans" for years.......so GMC marketing became "We are professional grade", since about 1998 or so, it is like Progessive Insurance's "Flo" spokeswoman, just can't shake it.

Anyways, in GMC's and GM's infinite wisdom, hiring a marketing consultant, paying them more than 1,000 genuine warranty claims............they rename the GMC Suburban..............YUKON XL..............as the GMC version of the Tahoe is Yukon..............and by the way, it took years and $$$$, many $$$$ to change the name of Chevy Blazer to Tahoe and Jimmy to Yukon...................and you wonder why they are broke.

Now go home and bow to your Camaro, and your Vette, as those are the last two gasps out of Chevy GM in years.

I'm not sensing much optimism... Lol

The SS (commodore) is probably gonna be the next big flop from GM honestly only because of the sorry naming of the car. SS is a great moniker, but they should have called it something else, like caprice, impala, chevelle, etc. I'm sure any of those name plates would have made for well known and sought after replacements for simply "SS".

SSGUNNER · 08-29-2012, 07:12 PM

Interesting

Ringo64 · 08-29-2012, 07:30 PM

I don't think SS as a trim is going anywhere.

With that said I think SS for the name of the new sedan is stupid but I want one regardless. I like the name Chevy Commodore! They brought over to Aussie land the Volt and just called it the Holden Volt, why not do the same bringing the Commodore over?

JoansDriver · 08-29-2012, 07:41 PM

I'm googling it. Why can't I find a pic of the SS?

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08-29-2012, 05:58 PM	#36
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	I think if they named the car "SS" it would get pretty confusing. The "SS" should be a package that the Camaro comes in. Are they thinking of doing away with the "LS" and "LT" packages even if they still have a V6 option? At first I liked the idea of just calling it a Camaro and it either having a V6 or a V8 in it (meaning no "Z28" name), but now if they bring back the Z28 name it should go like this: Z28 = V8 Camaro = V6 Isn't that how it was for the 3rd and 4th Generations? __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

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08-29-2012, 07:30 PM	#41
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	I don't think SS as a trim is going anywhere. With that said I think SS for the name of the new sedan is stupid but I want one regardless. I like the name Chevy Commodore! They brought over to Aussie land the Volt and just called it the Holden Volt, why not do the same bringing the Commodore over? __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

08-29-2012, 05:50 PM	#35
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I thought that the SS name was just a temporary nameplate holder for the new 2014 SS? I figure they'd give it a proper name once they unveil it.

08-29-2012, 06:11 PM	#38
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Remember, this is GM, where marketing is not job #1......(ford pun)................ however, remember when they had both the Chevy and GMC "Suburbans" for years.......so GMC marketing became "We are professional grade", since about 1998 or so, it is like Progessive Insurance's "Flo" spokeswoman, just can't shake it. Anyways, in GMC's and GM's infinite wisdom, hiring a marketing consultant, paying them more than 1,000 genuine warranty claims............they rename the GMC Suburban..............YUKON XL..............as the GMC version of the Tahoe is Yukon..............and by the way, it took years and $$$$, many $$$$ to change the name of Chevy Blazer to Tahoe and Jimmy to Yukon...................and you wonder why they are broke. Now go home and bow to your Camaro, and your Vette, as those are the last two gasps out of Chevy GM in years.

08-29-2012, 07:41 PM	#42
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	I'm googling it. Why can't I find a pic of the SS?