Lets be realistic for a moment..

[Scotsman]

I'm happy the Camaro's back for a 5th generation as are all of you, but there's a lot of changes that lie ahead for GM and its product line across its various brands, and what these changes mean for GM could (and will) have a major impact on our favorite GM product;the Camaro. I have the fear with the intense need for government assistance and increased scrutiny on behalf of the general public as well as the goverment, that after this generation of Camaro this could well be the last, either for a time or forever. Now I'm all for enjoying the here and now and making the most of the experience, but I can't help but wonder...6th gen?? Let's hope GM risese to the occasion and that it happens. On the other side of the equation it looks like GM has pro-longed quite a few existing programs, so the 5thgen may be here a while more than we expect.

[nester7929]

We'll be looking at ALL current-gens for quite awhile. GM (and everyone else) simply doesn't have the money to throw into updates that they used to. What little money they can muster up will probably go towards cars like the Volt.

[RallyFever]

that's why I love this car....it's timeless.
A retro throwback to the late 60's.
I don't want it updated and changed with new styling; the old school styling is what hooked me in the first place, otherwise, I would have kept my vette.

This is my first and last Camaro.

[headpunter]

we cant know what the future will hold... thats for sure

welcome back scotsman

[kdbolt70]

maybe the gen5 will be like the C3... which was around from '68 - '82 Imagine that, the same bodystyle in 2024...

[The_Blur]

I would expect revised models and upcoming generations to be delayed due to the lack of R&D money. GM is in trouble, but it is abundantly clear that the federal government is making a priority of fixing the market. The current administration has decided to pass some of this responsibility to the next administration, so we may not see the changes GM needs until February. Obviously, this could be terrible for GM operations as many employees may have shifts cut or products without any production for short periods of time.

I am terrified that the best manufacturer on Earth will cease to exist. The end of GM will plunge the entire world market into a very dark place. It is the responsibility of the US government to protect its innocent citizens from the problems of a guilty market. Without discussing the placement of that guilt, I think we can all agree that GM, Ford, and Chrysler all deserve and need to be bailed out in the very near future.

[diddiyo]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

innocent citizens

why innocent? i think they/we've contributed our fair share to the demise of the car industry. they/we could've demanded smaller, more fuel efficient cars instead of escalades, tahoes and suburbans a long time ago. but nope, fuel consumption was on nobody's mind when gas prices were $1.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

why innocent? i think they/we've contributed our fair share to the demise of the car industry. they/we could've demanded smaller, more fuel efficient cars instead of escalades, tahoes and suburbans a long time ago. but nope, fuel consumption was on nobody's mind when gas prices were $1.

I was mainly referring to the overall market crisis, not just the automotive market. All this time, I've been in college. I'm innocent. Most reasonable people will follow their common sense and rationally choose based on what other people are doing. A lot of people created this mess, but the fact that so many people are involved leads one to question whether the mistake is something that bears guilt or whether it is an accident. I don't mean to butt heads or anything, but I do want to point out that most people wouldn't make a decision if they knew it would hurt them or others later. Most people aren't that deliberate in doing harm. We all want an America with strong consumer confidence and a booming, successful economy.

You're right about fuel prices and fuel consumption when the prices were cheaper. We as a society are responsible for our oil dependency.

[stovt001]

Who knows what the next Camaro might be like? With the right shift in engine technology, what we know as "Camaro" today might not look anything like the 6th gen, and that very well could be a very good thing.

[TheClassicCarKid]

Originally Posted by kdbolt70

maybe the gen5 will be like the C3... which was around from '68 - '82 Imagine that, the same bodystyle in 2024...

Or the 2nd and 3rd gen. Camaros.
They were pretty darn similar from '70 to '81

[Max]

a lot of people are loosing there jobs around here.and i think a new car is not on the list right now.GM knows this, look at the lots they still have alot 08 models.It's not the right time and this is bad for any auto maker.

[FirstLSK]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

why innocent? i think they/we've contributed our fair share to the demise of the car industry. they/we could've demanded smaller, more fuel efficient cars instead of escalades, tahoes and suburbans a long time ago. but nope, fuel consumption was on nobody's mind when gas prices were $1.

I'm not trying to be harsh here but you need to do some research into why, until recently, the price of gas was through the roof. It had very little to do with driving SUVs and pickup trucks. Hate to break it to you but hybrids and more responsible driving is NOT the reason why gas prices are now half of what they were last year.

Quick enlightenment -- In 1999, our gov't made a poor decision to revoke the Glass-Steagall act. That removed regulation and oversight on the investment market and the banking industry. The Banking industry bubble pop and fallout has been beaten to death. However, I have heard little talk about how the price of gas has fallen and why. Here's why. The Glass-Steagall act required investors to take possession of energy resources if they began investing in energy futures etc. When that Act was revoked, the wealthy investors could now invest in energy futures without having to store oil, gas, etc. Thus, the wealthy investors artificially drove up demand on gas and forced you and I to pay a ridiculous amount at the pump. If the Glass-Steagall act (or something similar) is not put back in place, then the price of gas will skyrocket again as the market recovers.

Want to know what the price of gas will be tomorrow? Go here: NYMEX and look at the RBOB value. In the most simplistic terms, that is what a gallon of gas costs tapped off the pipeline BEFORE things such as distribution, tax, detergent additives, and profit are piled on top. Watch the change in the RBOB value -- the gas prices will change at the pump accordingly a day or two later.

[NAHURRY]

Originally Posted by RallyFever

that's why I love this car....it's timeless.
A retro throwback to the late 60's.
I don't want it updated and changed with new styling; the old school styling is what hooked me in the first place, otherwise, I would have kept my vette.

This is my first and last Camaro.

couldnt have said it better, exactly my thoughts

[Angrybird 12]

I think most R&D money for a while will go to making more fuel efficent power trains. And I feel like they will start plugging them into all the current cars. Along with maybe looking into weight reductions while keeping structural integrity.
If the government does approve a financial assistance program for the auto industry I think there will be ties to creating more Hybrids/Electric vehicles along wiht making current cars more fuel efficent.

I don't think we will see much change in the design of any current vehicles that make it past the chopping block.