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cab2g · 08-30-2012, 01:03 PM

the V8s will stop selling when people stop buying them. the number is just a fleet average MPG anyway, people who want performance cars will still be able to buy them. Just your average joe looking for a commuter car will have to chose between a 56mpg diesel and 70mpg electric plugin.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-30-2012, 01:23 PM

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No Problem! lol just making an example out of me!

No not you just trying to keep this one alive...

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Originally Posted by Nasty1

We need an SS only section on this site. I have no desire hearing from V-6 owners who think they're going green and saving the world. Camaros have a reputation of speed, coolness, sound and V-8 power. Talking about gas mileage and electric power needs to be separated from those of us into horsepower and general badness!

Another example of:

NOT the direction this thread should go...

Please don't make it personal or be antagonistic to one another.

BowtieBelle · 08-30-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

just trying to keep this one alive...

Thank you for trying to keep this one alive, Chris.

Bumble Beast · 08-30-2012, 01:28 PM

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i promise you that there are many more harmful things to the planet going on than someone driving a V8.

:thum bup:

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bhall82 · 08-30-2012, 01:29 PM

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Someone will step out of line and this thread will go away also.

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greenrail · 08-30-2012, 01:31 PM

There's no reason this can't be a civil discussion. It's when it becomes uncivil and politically tuned, that they get deleted.

THe market will eventually dictate what we will have in future days. By the time a lot of these federal mandates, hit the actual vehicle product lines, a lot of our attitudes and needs will have changed. I , for one, won't be driving a car that gets 18-22 mpg when fuel is $7-8 dollars a gallon (or dare I say it, even higher).

The enthusiast community, will drive what they will. Will I sell Rosie, probably not. Will I drive him as much, most definitely not. I will be driving a vehicles that gets minimally 40 MPG or 40 MPG(e) for most of my needs.

It happens. We have seen it over the past 40 plus years. That's why today's vehicles are significantly different than what was available back in 1967.

Think about it. a 425 horsepower Camaro, might have been lucky to get 6-8 MPG. Today we have a 426 Horsepower Camaro, cpabale of 24-25 MPH onhe highway. I for one average around 21 MPG overall. and today's Camaro, is far and away much safer than what we had "Back in the Day."

Gas back then , heck, I use to buy Regular for $0.24.9 per gallon. Now we are in the $3.50-$4.50 range.

Times have changed on so will we. And doesn't make a tinker's damn which party is in control at any given time.

Nasty1 · 08-30-2012, 01:36 PM

You're right bhhall82. So much for the first amendment. Censoring comments that don't contain swearing or personal attacks which just happened on this thread is not what I'm into. If anyone thought my comment earlier was offensive, they really must have a limited thought pattern. Bye bye

BowtieBelle · 08-30-2012, 01:40 PM

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What's up, Mr. President?

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Your time on this wonderful site will be short lived

*GTAHVIT* · 08-30-2012, 01:41 PM

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the thread....

bhall82 · 08-30-2012, 01:43 PM

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the thread....

Hiya pal

*GTAHVIT* · 08-30-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nasty1

You're right bhhall82. So much for the first amendment. Censoring comments that don't contain swearing or personal attacks which just happened on this thread is not what I'm into. If anyone thought my comment earlier was offensive, they really must have a limited thought pattern. Bye bye

First amendment doesn't apply to a privately owned and operated web site.

Now if you are standing on the steps of congress, you'd be 100% right.

FWIW.

bhall82 · 08-30-2012, 01:44 PM

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What's up, Mr. President?

Sup girly. How are you

Sorry for the thread derailment. Back on topic

INTIMIDAT3R · 08-30-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the thread....

This thread has definitely jumped the shark.

greenrail · 08-30-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

First amendment doesn't apply to a privately owned and operated web site.

Now if you are standing on the steps of congress, you'd be 100% right.

FWIW.

Bingo - Winner Winner - Chicken Dinner. Misconceptions as to how and when "Freedom of Speech" applies.

This is a privately owned and operated site.

08-30-2012, 01:03 PM	#57
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	the V8s will stop selling when people stop buying them. the number is just a fleet average MPG anyway, people who want performance cars will still be able to buy them. Just your average joe looking for a commuter car will have to chose between a 56mpg diesel and 70mpg electric plugin. __________________

08-30-2012, 01:31 PM	#62
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	There's no reason this can't be a civil discussion. It's when it becomes uncivil and politically tuned, that they get deleted. THe market will eventually dictate what we will have in future days. By the time a lot of these federal mandates, hit the actual vehicle product lines, a lot of our attitudes and needs will have changed. I , for one, won't be driving a car that gets 18-22 mpg when fuel is $7-8 dollars a gallon (or dare I say it, even higher). The enthusiast community, will drive what they will. Will I sell Rosie, probably not. Will I drive him as much, most definitely not. I will be driving a vehicles that gets minimally 40 MPG or 40 MPG(e) for most of my needs. It happens. We have seen it over the past 40 plus years. That's why today's vehicles are significantly different than what was available back in 1967. Think about it. a 425 horsepower Camaro, might have been lucky to get 6-8 MPG. Today we have a 426 Horsepower Camaro, cpabale of 24-25 MPH onhe highway. I for one average around 21 MPG overall. and today's Camaro, is far and away much safer than what we had "Back in the Day." Gas back then , heck, I use to buy Regular for $0.24.9 per gallon. Now we are in the $3.50-$4.50 range. Times have changed on so will we. And doesn't make a tinker's damn which party is in control at any given time. __________________ 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.

08-30-2012, 01:36 PM	#63
Nasty1 Banned Drives: "Nasty" 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 21	You're right bhhall82. So much for the first amendment. Censoring comments that don't contain swearing or personal attacks which just happened on this thread is not what I'm into. If anyone thought my comment earlier was offensive, they really must have a limited thought pattern. Bye bye