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seeknay2000 · 04-01-2009, 09:56 AM

mmorford@sfgate.com <mmorford@sfgate.com>

if you want to email guy who wrote this!

UCF w00t · 04-01-2009, 09:58 AM

I love how he used the Jalopnik review like it was the most praising review even though it was actually one of the reviews that liked the car the least. He so helpfully provided a link to the Jalopnik review but not one to the "this sucks" review.

kdbolt70 · 04-01-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I love how he used the Jalopnik review like it was the most praising review even though it was actually one of the reviews that liked the car the least. He so helpfully provided a link to the Jalopnik review but not one to the "this sucks" review.

I had to register and comment about this.

StarkyLuv · 04-01-2009, 10:08 AM

Cars like the Volt ARE the future. And I too believe the Camaro is the last of the muscle cars in its current form (getting less than 30mpg will be a thing of the past in about 5 years).

But this guy just seems to hate the CONCEPT of the muscle car. Like he's threatened by the aggressiveness. He seems to have a grudge against the admittedly present "frat-boy" mentality of SOME muscle-car enthusiast.

But noone can have an issue with the Camaro. ESPECIALLY the V6. Getting 29mpg highway is no small achievement and he doesn't give it its due. That proves he has nothing against the functionality and more against the concept. It was more a screed against what he sees as aggressive, violent, unreasoned jock culture (which IS a problem in this country) and not really reviewing the car. The Camaro gets better cas mileage than some of the most praised sedans out there, but you won't see a article like this against a Camry or Taurus. Because this article isn't about the car.

He was probably picked on a lot by Camaro-driving bullies in high school. I'd be willing to bet on that.

SSOOCH · 04-01-2009, 10:12 AM

(If this is posted in the wrong place please move, thanks)

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...109.DTL&nl=fix

Some people just love to hate the Camaro. This review and individuals take on our cherished new Camaro is so bad and negative it's almost funny......

kdbolt70 · 04-01-2009, 10:13 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17290

directly below your thread...

greenrail · 04-01-2009, 10:16 AM

I am sorry, but people like that don't deserve any kind of response. Leave 'em alone and let them wallow in their own little lives.

Probably lives in an efficiency apartment and is paying $600/month to park his bicycle.

CamaroScotty · 04-01-2009, 10:17 AM

some people hated the Yugo too...but people bought it up at $4995 !!!

MontyCarlo · 04-01-2009, 10:18 AM

As a fraternity alum, I'm getting real sick of the term "fratboy" as a synonym for "stupid douchebag," especially by someone whose professional writing skills involve the phrase "car-like drunken child's funbot crayon sketch."

UncleBenny · 04-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarkyLuv

It was more a screed against what he sees as aggressive, violent, unreasoned jock culture (which IS a problem in this country) and not really reviewing the car.

Funny thing is, around here at least, the people who you are describing wouldn't be caught dead driving an American car.

VenomZ302 · 04-01-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBenny

Funny thing is, around here at least, the people who you are describing wouldn't be caught dead driving an American car.

Here, too, in my experience, which only adds to my perception of cars made by the likes of BMW, Lexus, etc. bring with them an air of snobbery.

When did driving a domestic become beneath us? Or is everyone just too keyed on the "I'm here, so I deserve everything" mentality?

TheClassicCarKid · 04-01-2009, 10:27 AM

wtf is he talking about bad brakes?

Ugolino · 04-01-2009, 10:32 AM

Mark Morford has been spouting off about things for years and he usually winds up offending everyone. He's an old curmudgeon and usually quite funny. You can't take him seriously, after all he's not an auto critic.

iversonjl · 04-01-2009, 10:32 AM

wow this guy even looks like an idiot much less knocks out an american car company hmmm isnt that treason. I liked to see is honda accord try to make it through 3 inches of snow

04-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
seeknay2000 Drives: 1978 Z28, 1987 Suburb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 143	mmorford@sfgate.com <mmorford@sfgate.com> if you want to email guy who wrote this! __________________

04-01-2009, 10:12 AM	#19
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Some people just do not like the Camaro (If this is posted in the wrong place please move, thanks) http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...109.DTL&nl=fix Some people just love to hate the Camaro. This review and individuals take on our cherished new Camaro is so bad and negative it's almost funny......

04-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#20
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17290 directly below your thread... __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

04-01-2009, 10:16 AM	#21
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I am sorry, but people like that don't deserve any kind of response. Leave 'em alone and let them wallow in their own little lives. Probably lives in an efficiency apartment and is paying $600/month to park his bicycle. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

04-01-2009, 10:18 AM	#23
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	As a fraternity alum, I'm getting real sick of the term "fratboy" as a synonym for "stupid douchebag," especially by someone whose professional writing skills involve the phrase "car-like drunken child's funbot crayon sketch." __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

04-01-2009, 09:58 AM	#16
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	I love how he used the Jalopnik review like it was the most praising review even though it was actually one of the reviews that liked the car the least. He so helpfully provided a link to the Jalopnik review but not one to the "this sucks" review.

04-01-2009, 10:08 AM	#18
StarkyLuv Future 5th Gen Owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Equinox AWD/LT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 412	Cars like the Volt ARE the future. And I too believe the Camaro is the last of the muscle cars in its current form (getting less than 30mpg will be a thing of the past in about 5 years). But this guy just seems to hate the CONCEPT of the muscle car. Like he's threatened by the aggressiveness. He seems to have a grudge against the admittedly present "frat-boy" mentality of SOME muscle-car enthusiast. But noone can have an issue with the Camaro. ESPECIALLY the V6. Getting 29mpg highway is no small achievement and he doesn't give it its due. That proves he has nothing against the functionality and more against the concept. It was more a screed against what he sees as aggressive, violent, unreasoned jock culture (which IS a problem in this country) and not really reviewing the car. The Camaro gets better cas mileage than some of the most praised sedans out there, but you won't see a article like this against a Camry or Taurus. Because this article isn't about the car. He was probably picked on a lot by Camaro-driving bullies in high school. I'd be willing to bet on that.

04-01-2009, 10:17 AM	#22
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	some people hated the Yugo too...but people bought it up at $4995 !!!

04-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#27
Ugolino Drives: 2008 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 20	Mark Morford has been spouting off about things for years and he usually winds up offending everyone. He's an old curmudgeon and usually quite funny. You can't take him seriously, after all he's not an auto critic.

04-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#28
iversonjl Drives: 2010 camaro 2LTRS black w/ white Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 73	wow this guy even looks like an idiot much less knocks out an american car company hmmm isnt that treason. I liked to see is honda accord try to make it through 3 inches of snow

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