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StarkyLuv · 01-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Who gives a crap if most ordered are V6 or V8? What does it matter?

Inspector 17 · 01-04-2009, 05:36 PM

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–adjective 1. rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
2. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.
–noun 3. Informal. much; not a little: He has done considerable for the community.
–adverb 4. Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much: I'm feeling considerable better now.

I guess it all depends on his definition of considerable. If half of the last 4,000 orders were v6, that would still mean that 30% of the total 10,000 were V6. That to me would be a CONSIDERABLE amount of V8s.

Inspector 17 · 01-04-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarkyLuv

Who gives a crap if most ordered are V6 or V8? What does it matter?

Do you mean for us on this thread, the general public, GM or you?

ArcAngel · 01-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Exactly as long as it sells who cares!

playhard67 · 01-04-2009, 05:47 PM

it is "considerable" even if it is only 20-30% of the total..considering they haven't advertised it yet

fixxer56 · 01-04-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B

For the Camaro to be a success, we better HOPE a lot of V6's sell! The Stang is successful from girls and rental companies driving V6's, not the hardcores driving the V8.

What makes a person a hardcore if you drive a V-8 over a V-6?
I chose a V-6 because that's what I wanted.

Rodrunner · 01-04-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGazinya

Maybe they want people to think that, like the government types

Exactly, he's saying what "sounds good" and stresses to readers the fuel efficiency of the car.....PR BS! Although I have read here that the V6 orders are starting to catch up....a good thing.

blueforza · 01-04-2009, 06:52 PM

IN NEWSDAY (NY) on 01-04-09 paper in the automotive section there was a small article in summary it stated the Camaro convertable has been delayed for 6mo as well as for the challenger. I guess this is old news but it was in todays paper.

TheCaptain · 01-04-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

What makes a person a hardcore if you drive a V-8 over a V-6?
I chose a V-6 because that's what I wanted.

Hardcore, you would want to go for as much of everything as you can. Having the *sorry* lower model engine, isn't quite hardcore...

Wiki:
Adjective

hardcore (comparative more hardcore, superlative most hardcore)

1. Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity; diehard.

He's a hardcore gamer.

2. (slang) Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.

That show was ****in hardcore, dude.

3. Resistant to change.

Joe in T.O. · 01-04-2009, 07:02 PM

Everybody (fanatics) knows the early orders are majority are v-8s but GM has to let people know it has a fuel efficient V-6. If GM said the majority is V-8, a lot of potential customers would rule it out saying they don't want a V-8 musclecar. Let's face it, I am certain there will be a fair amount of salespeople that don't know the Camaro will have a V-6. Sad but true.

*The_Blur* · 01-04-2009, 07:06 PM

It makes sense to promote the V6 when GM is in trouble. Congress can't be seeing GM promote the V8 with money that is intended to make it competitive with 4-banger imports.

Besides, that V6 is pretty amazing.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-04-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blueforza

IN NEWSDAY (NY) on 01-04-09 paper in the automotive section there was a small article in summary it stated the Camaro convertable has been delayed for 6mo as well as for the challenger. I guess this is old news but it was in todays paper.

Challenger convertible is dead in the water.

Camaro convertible...

TheCaptain · 01-04-2009, 07:11 PM

Our Camaro convert better just be delayed...

fastball · 01-04-2009, 08:34 PM

We all better hope the V6 sells like hotcakes because the V8 is just going to be for us enthusiasts, purists, and those with more money than brains.

Mark did the PC thing in that article by boasting about the "considerable" amount of V6 orders, even though in reality 8 out of 10 of the initial orders are for V8s.

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StarkyLuv Future 5th Gen Owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Equinox AWD/LT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 412	Who gives a crap if most ordered are V6 or V8? What does it matter?

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Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	con⋅sid⋅er⋅a⋅ble /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide. 2. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person. –noun 3. Informal. much; not a little: He has done considerable for the community. –adverb 4. Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much: I'm feeling considerable better now. I guess it all depends on his definition of considerable. If half of the last 4,000 orders were v6, that would still mean that 30% of the total 10,000 were V6. That to me would be a CONSIDERABLE amount of V8s.

01-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#18
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Exactly as long as it sells who cares!

01-04-2009, 06:52 PM	#22
blueforza Member Drives: RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long IsLAND, NY Posts: 119	IN NEWSDAY (NY) on 01-04-09 paper in the automotive section there was a small article in summary it stated the Camaro convertable has been delayed for 6mo as well as for the challenger. I guess this is old news but it was in todays paper.

01-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#24
Joe in T.O. Drives: 1970 GTO Ragtop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 325	Everybody (fanatics) knows the early orders are majority are v-8s but GM has to let people know it has a fuel efficient V-6. If GM said the majority is V-8, a lot of potential customers would rule it out saying they don't want a V-8 musclecar. Let's face it, I am certain there will be a fair amount of salespeople that don't know the Camaro will have a V-6. Sad but true.

01-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#28
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	We all better hope the V6 sells like hotcakes because the V8 is just going to be for us enthusiasts, purists, and those with more money than brains. Mark did the PC thing in that article by boasting about the "considerable" amount of V6 orders, even though in reality 8 out of 10 of the initial orders are for V8s.