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Matrix · 11-30-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

It's a good list. Anyways, who cares about the auto?

Hey!! I care about the auto. Just cos I ordered an SS auto doesnt make me any less of a Camaro fan or this or that.

I need auto cos of simplicity as I travel a lot and am om the phone a lot!

SScattergunSS · 11-30-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrix

Hey!! I care about the auto. Just cos I ordered an SS auto doesnt make me any less of a Camaro fan or this or that.

I need auto cos of simplicity as I travel a lot and am om the phone a lot!

Good job, I'm getting the auto too.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-30-2008, 07:41 AM

Getting auto also.

Plus just got this note from fbodfather:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D
Is there a big difference on the auto vs the stick? People are saying the AFM makes the autos SS sound not as powerfull.

I hope that is not true since I ordered an auto. If it is I may need switch to stick.

Let me know as soon as you can.

Thanks

Scott

Below is fbodfathers responce:

They do not sound the same -- and one of the reasons for this is that AFM -- obviously -- allows the engine to run in 4 cylinders....so we had to specially tune the AFM cars.......

I would not say that they sound wimpy!!!

SScattergunSS · 11-30-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Getting auto also.

Plus just got this note from fbodfather:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D
Is there a big difference on the auto vs the stick? People are saying the AFM makes the autos SS sound not as powerfull.

I hope that is not true since I ordered an auto. If it is I may need switch to stick.

Let me know as soon as you can.

Thanks

Scott

Below is fbodfathers responce:

They do not sound the same -- and one of the reasons for this is that AFM -- obviously -- allows the engine to run in 4 cylinders....so we had to specially tune the AFM cars.......

I would not say that they sound wimpy!!!

Coming from fbodfather, ya gotta love it! I'm glad you posted this.

Steve · 11-30-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

Well, after you tried to screw your customers by charging $5-20k over MSRP for the early Challengers, what do you expect? I just hope that the honest dealers realize what caused the original issue and punish the idiot dealers. Chevy dealers who have similar plans for the Camaro need to rethink their strategy.

The dealer I bought my Camaro from originally stated they were going to get $5K over sticker! I reminded them that I had bought my last three vehicles (two Silverado’s and a Buick Century) form them for over $80K total, and now you want to screw me on my dream car? I went to another dealer in town and he choked for about two minutes before he said he was more interested in securing additional allotment than screwing his customers for the extra $5K, however, he wasn't convincing when he answered. I went back to the first dealer and told him I was looking to buy the car from the other dealer, and it was going to be at sticker. He then stated the salesperson who told me they were getting over sticker was incorrect and that he would sell it to me at sticker. By then I knew what pricing was (thanks to this great site) and was able to buy it at sticker.

Rallyman6 · 11-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

If I see one more "insider" info from someone's brother's step-sister-inlaw's twice removed cousin was a janitor at the grocery store when Bob Lutz walked in and overheard him talking to the guy in produce about the Camaro

ROTFL!

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-30-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

It's a good list. Anyways, who cares about the auto?

a lot of people do. especially those who arent cruising around in underpowered neons who need to have the manual to feel like they have a real car....

Just messin with ya....lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

All I have to say is this....KEEP THE FAITH. It will be just fine. GM won't put out an auto SS if they are going to have to recall it down the road...will NEVER happen. NEVER.

no, they'll just take away the AFM and give us all regular LS3's in our autos. which would then get stalled to the heavens. lol

and by stalled, im refering to torque converters...

camaro5 · 11-30-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

a lot of people do. especially those who arent cruising around in underpowered neons who need to have the manual to feel like they have a real car....

Just messin with ya....lol

no, they'll just take away the AFM and give us all regular LS3's in our autos. which would then get stalled to the heavens. lol

and by stalled, im refering to torque converters...

^ You are one messy dude!

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Fact is, most of the leaked info I've seen here, has been dead-on balls accurate.

Weight. Ding!

Engine choices. Ding!

SS priced like a G8 GT and G8 GXP. Yes, DING!

And on and on.

I bet they ARE having some kind of issue, and I also bet they'll have it worked out long before it delays any deliveries.

The L99 is just an LS3 with AFM thrown in. It will be OK.

teamlynn1 · 11-30-2008, 05:21 PM

I am here to learn and serve. If I can be of assistance to anyone I try!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

The Camaro won't be delayed. Your insider is lying to you or more evidence needs to be presented, such as what department your insider works.

I am now obligated to post a list of people who tend to provide relatively factual information. These are the first users that I trust on Camaro5 when it comes to new information or rumors.

This is the reliable users list.

• fbodfather (GM insider)
• JohnnyCamaro (GMPP insider)
• 80Zedder (GM insider)
• Dragoneye
• TAG UR IT
• Tran (Camaro5)
• MarkLS2 (Camaro5)
• gtahvit
• headpunter
• DGthe3
• radz282003
• Mindz
• CamaroSpike23
• Moose
• KILLER74Z28
• bouncertime
• SilverTurtle
• MerF
• Kyle2k
• CamaroScotty (dealer)
• teamlynn1 (dealer)
• The_Blur (always listen to this guy!)

Inspector 17 · 11-30-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

The dealer I bought my Camaro from originally stated they were going to get $5K over sticker! I reminded them that I had bought my last three vehicles (two Silverado’s and a Buick Century) form them for over $80K total, and now you want to screw me on my dream car? I went to another dealer in town and he choked for about two minutes before he said he was more interested in securing additional allotment than screwing his customers for the extra $5K, however, he wasn't convincing when he answered. I went back to the first dealer and told him I was looking to buy the car from the other dealer, and it was going to be at sticker. He then stated the salesperson who told me they were getting over sticker was incorrect and that he would sell it to me at sticker. By then I knew what pricing was (thanks to this great site) and was able to buy it at sticker.

That's a good story! That's was being informed as a buyer can do for you.

StoutFiles · 11-30-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans
I updated the list!

• fbodfather (GM insider)
• JohnnyCamaro (GMPP insider)
• 80Zedder (GM insider)
• Dragoneye
• TAG UR IT
• Tran (Camaro5)
• MarkLS2 (Camaro5)
• gtahvit
• headpunter
• DGthe3
• radz282003
• Mindz
• CamaroSpike23
• Moose
• StoutFiles
• KILLER74Z28
• bouncertime
• SilverTurtle
• MerF
• aston70
• Kyle2k
• CamaroScotty (dealer)
• teamlynn1 (dealer)
• The_Blur
• Supermans (not an insider, not a dealer, just your friendly neighborhood spider)

As long as the car gets made, delays don't bother me too much.

Inspector 17 · 11-30-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

As long as the car gets made, delays don't bother me too much.

I would be more concerned about it getting made and being a quality car. I would rather it be delayed than have issues.

CamaroScotty · 11-30-2008, 08:05 PM

I heard from an insider friend of a friends brother-in-law's second cousin twice removed that the dodge and ford boys are quaking in fear because of date February 16th.....I don't dare name names, most of us have seen the wrath of the black suburbans against info wielding chevy salesmen.... I PLEAD THE 5th! (5th GEN that is.....)

CamaroScotty · 11-30-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm just sharin' the CAMARO LOVE - and have been PROUD TO DO SO since July of 2008 on here, and earlier in another "place".

Thanks for the nomination!

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11-30-2008, 07:41 AM	#31
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Getting auto also. Plus just got this note from fbodfather: Quote: Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D Is there a big difference on the auto vs the stick? People are saying the AFM makes the autos SS sound not as powerfull. I hope that is not true since I ordered an auto. If it is I may need switch to stick. Let me know as soon as you can. Thanks Scott Below is fbodfathers responce: They do not sound the same -- and one of the reasons for this is that AFM -- obviously -- allows the engine to run in 4 cylinders....so we had to specially tune the AFM cars....... I would not say that they sound wimpy!!!

11-30-2008, 08:05 PM	#41
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I heard from an insider friend of a friends brother-in-law's second cousin twice removed that the dodge and ford boys are quaking in fear because of date February 16th.....I don't dare name names, most of us have seen the wrath of the black suburbans against info wielding chevy salesmen.... I PLEAD THE 5th! (5th GEN that is.....)

11-30-2008, 08:07 PM	#42
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I'm just sharin' the CAMARO LOVE - and have been PROUD TO DO SO since July of 2008 on here, and earlier in another "place". Thanks for the nomination!