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camaro5 · 01-25-2009, 08:31 PM

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Jennie L. Phipps
Jan 24th 2009 at 4:00PM

GM is bringing back the Camaro -- just in time for a baby boomer mid-life crisis.

As Chevy lover Bruce Springsteen sang, "The time is right to go racing in the street."

The 2010, fifth-generation Camaro can be special ordered now and ready for cruising this spring. It's got a choice of a V6 engine with 300 horsepower and 27 miles to the gallon, or a 400 horsepower V8 with automatic transmission and something GM calls active fuel management, which is supposed to mean that the car gets 23 miles to the gallon on the highway.

If you really want to blow the doors off -- Chevy is also offering a 422 (426 actual) horse V8 with a six-speed manual trans. I'd probably get a ticket in my first five minutes behind the wheel, but what a kick it would be to own that baby and go roaring down a windy road on a beautiful summer day.

I never owned a Camaro, but I did own and love its chief competitor – the Mustang.
In 1967 when Chevy first introduced the Camaro at a press conference, a reporter asked what the name meant. The product manager answered, "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs."

The Camaro was hard to spot at the North American International Auto Show, which runs through Sunday in Detroit this week. It was old news -- since the concept car was introduced at the 2006 show. But beyond that, this year Chevy is putting all its eggs in the economy and Volt electric car baskets. The sexiest vehicle GM has at the show is the 2010 Buick Lacrosse. That's sad.

Let's hope the U.S. auto industry's future doesn't depend on being boxy, ugly and slow. To hell with green, I want a beautiful red Camaro.
http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/0...st-new-camaro/

kanys · 01-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Haha nice find!

stovt001 · 01-25-2009, 09:22 PM

Cool, but it makes me kinda sad whenever the Camaro is referenced as a car for nostalgic baby boomers. I'm 21 and I'm getting the Camaro (or something like it) because I want a quick, sharp-handling, affordable, small-ish RWD sporty car. Of course I do like classic American iron, owning a 1970 Cutlass, but I just consider them classics - beautiful styling, iconic of their times, and fun to work on, drive, and be seen in. However, I'm not into the Camaro because I'm into those older cars. In fact, if it were too much like them, I wouldn't be interested.

*The_Blur* · 01-25-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Cool, but it makes me kinda sad whenever the Camaro is referenced as a car for nostalgic baby boomers. I'm 21 and I'm getting the Camaro (or something like it) because I want a quick, sharp-handling, affordable, small-ish RWD sporty car. Of course I do like classic American iron, owning a 1970 Cutlass, but I just consider them classics - beautiful styling, iconic of their times, and fun to work on, drive, and be seen in. However, I'm not into the Camaro because I'm into those older cars. In fact, if it were too much like them, I wouldn't be interested.

I'm getting one, and I'm a new college graduate. The Challenger is too much like its previous self. The Camaro has an edge that reflects classic style and an image that can be adapted for the future.

ArcAngel · 01-25-2009, 09:30 PM

hey im 33 not a Baby boomer and I'm getting one because there is nothing like American muscle!!!

kalel · 01-25-2009, 10:10 PM

I am 37. My fastest car up until now was a geo prism.

I went to school until I was 28, graduated with nearly 100,000 in student loans (still owe almost 50K), and have been driving a used 1995 (salvaged) nissan pathfinder for the last 9 years.

In fact, I used sprinkler tubing to reroute the windshield wiper fluid from the rear pump to the front tube since the front pump died on me. Now I have to turn on the rear wiper every time I want to spray the front windshield. The body is cracked and rusted, and I used a hot glue gun to build out the door a little so it will depress the plunger to turn off the dome light when the door is closed.

I deserve this car.

p.s. My wife drives the Tahoe but even that one is a stripped down model. I can't believe I will have leather and heated seats - I will feel like a movie star!

themossman · 01-25-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Cool, but it makes me kinda sad whenever the Camaro is referenced as a car for nostalgic baby boomers. I'm 21 and I'm getting the Camaro (or something like it) because I want a quick, sharp-handling, affordable, small-ish RWD sporty car. Of course I do like classic American iron, owning a 1970 Cutlass, but I just consider them classics - beautiful styling, iconic of their times, and fun to work on, drive, and be seen in. However, I'm not into the Camaro because I'm into those older cars. In fact, if it were too much like them, I wouldn't be interested.

at 3800lbs and after seeing it this weekend...I wouldn't call it 'smallish'. I was actually surprised by how large it is. Took a little bit for me to get used to it...but that wide rear end...sooo nice.

camaro5 · 01-25-2009, 10:47 PM

47 year old baby boomer here.

Exact demographic they refer to.

Youngsters post on forums a lot more than boomers do.

The Camaro appeals to all of us, young and old.

It also has models available for the beginning car buyer, as well as the enthusiast.

It makes me happy when they recognize how many boomers will be coming back to Chevy for the Camaro.

It also creates a diverse community of enthusiasts with one thing in common: the 2010 Camaro.

stovt001 · 01-25-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by themossman

at 3800lbs and after seeing it this weekend...I wouldn't call it 'smallish'. I was actually surprised by how large it is. Took a little bit for me to get used to it...but that wide rear end...sooo nice.

yes the weight concerns me, but actually my impression is that it looks smaller in person than in pictures. Most people who have driven it also say it feels smaller than it is. And also, it is relatively smaller than the G8. So that's how I consider it smallish. But it is on the big end of my list, which is: Mustang, 370Z, MX-5, RX-8, and Mazdaspeed3.

zebra · 01-25-2009, 11:51 PM

hey camaro5

i like the bit about the 'vicious animal.'

gotta love the wiki editor

manimsoblack · 01-26-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm getting one, and I'm a new college graduate. The Challenger is too much like its previous self. The Camaro has an edge that reflects classic style and an image that can be adapted for the future.

i actually saw the old and new challenger facing each other today while driving for work (pizza guy) and i thought they were two new ones for about 5 seconds...

camaro5 · 01-26-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

hey camaro5

i like the bit about the 'vicious animal.'

gotta love the wiki editor

Hey zebra

One of my Mom's friends bought a new '65 Mustang, and I remember when the '67 Camaro was coming, and it's true.

The Camaro is a direct answer to the Mustang. Eat them up, yum!

Which Wiki?

zebra · 01-26-2009, 01:14 AM

this one...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Camaro
under 'Origin'

i thought somebody from here edited that phrase in there just to to be funny

camaro5 · 01-26-2009, 01:19 AM

The whole thing in general?

01-25-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Cool, but it makes me kinda sad whenever the Camaro is referenced as a car for nostalgic baby boomers. I'm 21 and I'm getting the Camaro (or something like it) because I want a quick, sharp-handling, affordable, small-ish RWD sporty car. Of course I do like classic American iron, owning a 1970 Cutlass, but I just consider them classics - beautiful styling, iconic of their times, and fun to work on, drive, and be seen in. However, I'm not into the Camaro because I'm into those older cars. In fact, if it were too much like them, I wouldn't be interested. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

01-25-2009, 09:30 PM	#5
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	hey im 33 not a Baby boomer and I'm getting one because there is nothing like American muscle!!! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-25-2009, 10:10 PM	#6
kalel Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 128	I am 37. My fastest car up until now was a geo prism. I went to school until I was 28, graduated with nearly 100,000 in student loans (still owe almost 50K), and have been driving a used 1995 (salvaged) nissan pathfinder for the last 9 years. In fact, I used sprinkler tubing to reroute the windshield wiper fluid from the rear pump to the front tube since the front pump died on me. Now I have to turn on the rear wiper every time I want to spray the front windshield. The body is cracked and rusted, and I used a hot glue gun to build out the door a little so it will depress the plunger to turn off the dome light when the door is closed. I deserve this car. p.s. My wife drives the Tahoe but even that one is a stripped down model. I can't believe I will have leather and heated seats - I will feel like a movie star! Last edited by kalel; 01-25-2009 at 10:12 PM. Reason: explain the tahoe

01-25-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	47 year old baby boomer here. Exact demographic they refer to. Youngsters post on forums a lot more than boomers do. The Camaro appeals to all of us, young and old. It also has models available for the beginning car buyer, as well as the enthusiast. It makes me happy when they recognize how many boomers will be coming back to Chevy for the Camaro. It also creates a diverse community of enthusiasts with one thing in common: the 2010 Camaro. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

01-25-2009, 11:51 PM	#10
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	hey camaro5 i like the bit about the 'vicious animal.' gotta love the wiki editor __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-25-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Haha nice find!

01-26-2009, 01:14 AM	#13
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	this one... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Camaro under 'Origin' i thought somebody from here edited that phrase in there just to to be funny __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-26-2009, 01:19 AM	#14
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	The whole thing in general? __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

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