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Txturbo · 02-18-2009, 05:01 PM

The SS and Z28 are already done. There just won't be any future high performance vehicles until GM is financially healthy.

ponycrusher21 · 02-18-2009, 05:02 PM

sigh...

I think I'll just have to get with the times...

No more V8s for a while I guess

anyone know a prius forum?

rmyers · 02-18-2009, 05:02 PM

I would be interested in knowing if this decision was based on profitabilty for such vehicles or if was just deemed politically incorrect. For example, has GM analyzed the cost to design and produce these high-performance vehicles vs their ROI?

I say bring back the COPO cars, let specialzed dealers order them and then build specialty versions and even have them titled under a non-gm or chevy name. Similar to what Saleen did for the Mustang. That might allow them to get under the CAFE standards since I don't think those rules apply to limited production vehicles are mfg's that produce small numbers.

LSX-80MM · 02-18-2009, 05:03 PM

That's exactly why I'm buying now,NOT taking a chance on there not being another run of these cars...future don't look good for anything making any power!

KoTToN · 02-18-2009, 05:05 PM

im still hoping for a duramaro that I can run off french fry oil.

Emher · 02-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponycrusher21

sigh...

I think I'll just have to get with the times...

No more V8s for a while I guess

anyone know a prius forum?

Pull yourself together man! *smacks ponycrusher*

ponycrusher21 · 02-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txturbo

The SS and Z28 are already done. There just won't be any future high performance vehicles until GM is financially healthy.

Z28 is done but they aren't going to release it any time soon....

maybe in a few years...

FenwickHockey65 · 02-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Holy overreaction, Batman!

The Camaro SS is already done, of course they'll keep building them, hell, people on this site have been driving them. The CTS-V will continue production, Cobalt SS will continue production, blah blah blah.

All it means is that future engineering/development of high-performance models has been suspended until further notice. Nothing more.

Supermans · 02-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponycrusher21

sigh...

I think I'll just have to get with the times...

No more V8s for a while I guess

anyone know a prius forum?

You're gonna laugh at this thread below..

http://priuschat.com/forums/2010-toy...sell-msrp.html

carsismeZ06 · 02-18-2009, 05:06 PM

I figured this day would come...

I wonder what'll happen to Corvette?

ponycrusher21 · 02-18-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emher

Pull yourself together man! *smacks ponycrusher*

I was just kidding, the prius is a POS

I sat in one the other day, thing was fully loaded, but it still didn't have power seats..... ridiculous. only one toyota in the showroom had power seats

Emher · 02-18-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

I figured this day would come...

I wonder what'll happen to Corvette?

^GM would rather kill off all other performance models before they kill the Corvette. But I'm suspecting the C7 is a long ways a way.

Gary B · 02-18-2009, 05:08 PM

Hold on guys.....the SS Camaro is a "regular" production car. The "SS" models and other "hi-po" cars included in that area are the ones requiring "extra" work to build, such as the "V" Cadi's, Cobalt SS and HHR SS, which are built off of a "regular" production model. The SS Camaro was always meant to be produced right from the start of the model, not an afterthought as the others. Say goodbye to a kick-ass Silverado SS and a next generation of STS-V's to go with the CTS-V.

Number 3 · 02-18-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1982camaro

damn

there goes my dreams for an aveo SS

Not to mention the G3 GXP. That was going to be sweeeeeeet!

Not!

02-18-2009, 05:01 PM	#29
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	The SS and Z28 are already done. There just won't be any future high performance vehicles until GM is financially healthy. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

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rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	I would be interested in knowing if this decision was based on profitabilty for such vehicles or if was just deemed politically incorrect. For example, has GM analyzed the cost to design and produce these high-performance vehicles vs their ROI? I say bring back the COPO cars, let specialzed dealers order them and then build specialty versions and even have them titled under a non-gm or chevy name. Similar to what Saleen did for the Mustang. That might allow them to get under the CAFE standards since I don't think those rules apply to limited production vehicles are mfg's that produce small numbers. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali

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02-18-2009, 05:05 PM	#36
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Holy overreaction, Batman! The Camaro SS is already done, of course they'll keep building them, hell, people on this site have been driving them. The CTS-V will continue production, Cobalt SS will continue production, blah blah blah. All it means is that future engineering/development of high-performance models has been suspended until further notice. Nothing more. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

02-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#38
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I figured this day would come... I wonder what'll happen to Corvette? __________________

02-18-2009, 05:02 PM	#30
ponycrusher21 Christopher Fernandez Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 372	sigh... I think I'll just have to get with the times... No more V8s for a while I guess anyone know a prius forum?

02-18-2009, 05:05 PM	#33
KoTToN Drives: 2005 SilveradoSS AWD Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County -CA Posts: 426	im still hoping for a duramaro that I can run off french fry oil.

02-18-2009, 05:08 PM	#41
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 573	Hold on guys.....the SS Camaro is a "regular" production car. The "SS" models and other "hi-po" cars included in that area are the ones requiring "extra" work to build, such as the "V" Cadi's, Cobalt SS and HHR SS, which are built off of a "regular" production model. The SS Camaro was always meant to be produced right from the start of the model, not an afterthought as the others. Say goodbye to a kick-ass Silverado SS and a next generation of STS-V's to go with the CTS-V.