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RyanG · 06-10-2009, 03:12 PM

Folks,

Just sat through a live web chat with Ed Peper, (GM North America Vice President, Chevrolet) who was taking questions about Chevrolet future products.

The full chat can be found here.

Here are the Camaro questions and answers. Most of it is news we all already know.

Q&A with Camaro content:

[Comment From Wayne]
The new Camaro SS has an outstanding powertrain...
[Ed Peper]
Thank you! We are so pleased with the reception Camaro has received in the marketplace. We have nearly 23,000 sold orders since the start of production.

[Comment From Sheth]
Will navigation and other features be added to Camaro in the short term? I once read that nav would be available late this year.
[Ed Peper]
Sheth, thanks for your question. The answer to that one is no. In all the research that we did with Camaro customers and prospects, a navigation screen was not high on their list. Camaro owners know where they're going and they want to get their fast so they don't look at the nav screen!

[Comment From Ellen]
When will we see the Camaro convertible?
[Ed Peper]
Q1 of the 2011 calendar year.

[Comment From Don Haller]
Rumors are that the plan for a Camaro Z28 have been postponed and worst case discontinued. Will we see a Z28?
[Ed Peper]: There are no plans for it right now.

That's all folks.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanG

[Ed Peper]
Sheth, thanks for your question. The answer to that one is no. In all the research that we did with Camaro customers and prospects, a navigation screen was not high on their list. Camaro owners know where they're going and they want to get their fast so they don't look at the nav screen!

LOVE this comment.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 03:32 PM

How could you miss this one.

15:39
[Comment From Don Haller]
Rumors are that the plan for a Camaro Z28 have been postponed and worst case discontinued. Will we see a Z28?
15:39
Ed Peper: There are no plans for it right now.

GMtothecore · 06-10-2009, 03:38 PM

yeah...I kinda expected that one.
Bummer.

Rogue Leader · 06-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanG

[Ed Peper]
Sheth, thanks for your question. The answer to that one is no. In all the research that we did with Camaro customers and prospects, a navigation screen was not high on their list. Camaro owners know where they're going and they want to get their fast so they don't look at the nav screen!

THANK GOD. For some reason it drives me nuts to even hear this issue getting repeatedly beaten to death and the unending rumor that its coming next year when it is so obviously impossible to work into the current dash.

*mlee* · 06-10-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

[Comment From Don Haller]
Rumors are that the plan for a Camaro Z28 have been postponed and worst case discontinued. Will we see a Z28?
15:39
Ed Peper: There are no plans for it right now.

Smoke and Mirrors

.

chrisgalles · 06-10-2009, 03:51 PM

You can spend $2000 extra for the Nav unit from GM or you can go buy one from Best Buy for $300.

PS: I can't afford the z28 right now do to student loans out the ass...so I could careless if they offer one now... the SS is plenty for me.

fad1 · 06-10-2009, 03:57 PM

I still say the Z28 is not dead. I think its just been put on hold.

CanadianRocky · 06-10-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanG

When will we see the Camaro convertible?
[Ed Peper]
Q1 of the 2011 calendar year.

Just in time for my Birthday. Now all I have to do is hunker down and wait for 23 months.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Smoke and Mirrors

.

you sound like the 'Crop Circle' guy. They've shown how it's done and demonstrated the hoax but there are some who just won't accept the truth.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fad1

I still say the Z28 is not dead. I think its just been put on hold.

*The_Blur* · 06-10-2009, 04:09 PM

I hope no one is surprised that the Z28 was a no-go in yet another interview.

SSOOCH · 06-10-2009, 04:10 PM

yeah, the Z28 will never be dead, but let all the dust settle from all these troubled times...it'll be back....4SURE!

*radz28* · 06-10-2009, 04:13 PM

I'd rather money for that stuff go toward a tough tranny and rear end, personally, and don't think there's a problem with any of the features

JMVHO.

06-10-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
RyanG Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 80	Ed Peper VP GM on Camaro Nav, Z28, Convt and Order Count Folks, Just sat through a live web chat with Ed Peper, (GM North America Vice President, Chevrolet) who was taking questions about Chevrolet future products. The full chat can be found here. Here are the Camaro questions and answers. Most of it is news we all already know. Q&A with Camaro content: [Comment From Wayne] The new Camaro SS has an outstanding powertrain... [Ed Peper] Thank you! We are so pleased with the reception Camaro has received in the marketplace. We have nearly 23,000 sold orders since the start of production. [Comment From Sheth] Will navigation and other features be added to Camaro in the short term? I once read that nav would be available late this year. [Ed Peper] Sheth, thanks for your question. The answer to that one is no. In all the research that we did with Camaro customers and prospects, a navigation screen was not high on their list. Camaro owners know where they're going and they want to get their fast so they don't look at the nav screen! [Comment From Ellen] When will we see the Camaro convertible? [Ed Peper] Q1 of the 2011 calendar year. [Comment From Don Haller] Rumors are that the plan for a Camaro Z28 have been postponed and worst case discontinued. Will we see a Z28? [Ed Peper]: There are no plans for it right now. That's all folks.

06-10-2009, 03:32 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	How could you miss this one. 15:39 [Comment From Don Haller] Rumors are that the plan for a Camaro Z28 have been postponed and worst case discontinued. Will we see a Z28? 15:39 Ed Peper: There are no plans for it right now. __________________

06-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	yeah...I kinda expected that one. Bummer. __________________

06-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#8
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	I still say the Z28 is not dead. I think its just been put on hold. __________________ Plan: Buy a Summit White Camaro right after College.

06-10-2009, 04:09 PM	#12
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06-10-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	You can spend $2000 extra for the Nav unit from GM or you can go buy one from Best Buy for $300. PS: I can't afford the z28 right now do to student loans out the ass...so I could careless if they offer one now... the SS is plenty for me.

06-10-2009, 04:10 PM	#13
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	yeah, the Z28 will never be dead, but let all the dust settle from all these troubled times...it'll be back....4SURE! __________________

06-10-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I'd rather money for that stuff go toward a tough tranny and rear end, personally, and don't think there's a problem with any of the features JMVHO. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs