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fireresq157 · 02-28-2009, 09:20 PM

Would you believe that the same nameplate that GM so hastily axed 7 years ago to make more trucks and SUV's is the car that may eventually save it. I've owned 3 Camaros and remember the days of little advertising and little support from GM, wow what a turnaround Movie,TV Show,World Series,Daytona,Indie,News papers, Magazine, Online advertising. The Camaro is now the centerpiece in the auto-shows when it was always the corvette. All the Corvette guys that aren't buying one have to be jealous. Anybody else remember the good old days?

bigd1276 · 02-28-2009, 09:26 PM

I also have owned 3 Camaros and almost became a Corvette guy. After seeing the 2010 Camaro I will soon be owning my 4th Camaro and have no doubt that it will be the best one I've owned. My Camaros were back in the 80's, boy has Chevrolet come a long way. Hail to the Bow Tie.

SSOOCH · 02-28-2009, 09:31 PM

We've waited along time for this. I've owned one Camaro 94 Z28, soon I'll have a 2010 2SS/RS!!

towmoe · 02-28-2009, 09:35 PM

The Camaro has been a stample car in my family. Both my brothers, mother, at least 3 cousins have owned Camaros. I love the look of the 5th Gen and I believe it will be the best Camaro built.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-28-2009, 09:51 PM

I have been saying for a long time that Chevrolet will single-handedly save GM

Silver Streak · 02-28-2009, 10:20 PM

"What? You want to lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"

It is cool. Nice post and yes I believe it.

jtaack · 02-28-2009, 10:24 PM

Awesome post!

OUR72GTO · 02-28-2009, 10:24 PM

You may be very right!

*The_Blur* · 02-28-2009, 10:47 PM

It's amazing that the Camaro may be GM's salvation, along with other products—Malibu, XFE platforms, G8, GM's hybrids, CTS, so many others—that have substantially improved, been newly released, or simply blow away the competition.

TheCavalry · 02-28-2009, 10:47 PM

I've never owned a Chevy. Last american car I had was a Pontiac Fiero. I don't remember what year. That thing was a beast lol. I think I'll have this Camaro for a very long time though

TStko · 03-01-2009, 09:25 AM

My first few cars consisted of a mazda rx-7 just loved styling and got hooked on that rotary engine. chevy beretta z26 because it was a high powered affordable car for a young guy that had great styling cues & later a chevy blazer but hey who didn't go through an SUV stage?? HOwever when i got my first Camaro, the car felt freakin great. I wanted a firebird because i liked the interior/exterior better but it was a little bit more expensive. My last 4 cars since then-- have been GMs.

I love GM. I hope things work out for the better for all 3 of the American car companies, because i LOVE the competition. Cam's the best but you cannot deny the beauty and power of the new Mustang & Challenger.

carfansince73 · 03-01-2009, 09:57 AM

I've only owned one GM product, 1987 Grand Am SE v6. Very nice looking, but so many problems up to the 230K miles when the engine needed new crank bearings. That really soured my view of GM. In the recent years, they have really started producing some nice products. When I saw this car, I knew I wanted one. I just hope this car is successful enough to help get GM back in the black.

MerF · 03-01-2009, 10:36 AM

Yep...I love irony and this fits the bill.

SoFlaZ · 03-01-2009, 10:48 AM

If the Camaro can't help GM all the way, I think the Malibu and Traverse will. I have seen SOOOO many new Malibu's running around town and more and more Traverse's are popping up as well. Go GM!!!

02-28-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	Can You believe this. Would you believe that the same nameplate that GM so hastily axed 7 years ago to make more trucks and SUV's is the car that may eventually save it. I've owned 3 Camaros and remember the days of little advertising and little support from GM, wow what a turnaround Movie,TV Show,World Series,Daytona,Indie,News papers, Magazine, Online advertising. The Camaro is now the centerpiece in the auto-shows when it was always the corvette. All the Corvette guys that aren't buying one have to be jealous. Anybody else remember the good old days?

02-28-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	I also have owned 3 Camaros and almost became a Corvette guy. After seeing the 2010 Camaro I will soon be owning my 4th Camaro and have no doubt that it will be the best one I've owned. My Camaros were back in the 80's, boy has Chevrolet come a long way. Hail to the Bow Tie. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

02-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	The Camaro has been a stample car in my family. Both my brothers, mother, at least 3 cousins have owned Camaros. I love the look of the 5th Gen and I believe it will be the best Camaro built. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

02-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I have been saying for a long time that Chevrolet will single-handedly save GM __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-28-2009, 10:24 PM	#7
jtaack Drives: 2010 V6 2LT Imperial Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 144	Awesome post! __________________ Under aTaack!

02-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	We've waited along time for this. I've owned one Camaro 94 Z28, soon I'll have a 2010 2SS/RS!!

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Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	"What? You want to lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!" It is cool. Nice post and yes I believe it.

02-28-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
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02-28-2009, 10:47 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	It's amazing that the Camaro may be GM's salvation, along with other products—Malibu, XFE platforms, G8, GM's hybrids, CTS, so many others—that have substantially improved, been newly released, or simply blow away the competition. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-28-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
TheCavalry Here it comes Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS, '02 Lancer OZ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 243	I've never owned a Chevy. Last american car I had was a Pontiac Fiero. I don't remember what year. That thing was a beast lol. I think I'll have this Camaro for a very long time though __________________ Ordered IBM 1SS 20" Polished Wheels You want to kick ass, or fondle the door panels, sissy? - Jason Kavanagh

03-01-2009, 09:25 AM	#11
TStko TKO Drives: you crazy... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 382 View My Garage	My first few cars consisted of a mazda rx-7 just loved styling and got hooked on that rotary engine. chevy beretta z26 because it was a high powered affordable car for a young guy that had great styling cues & later a chevy blazer but hey who didn't go through an SUV stage?? HOwever when i got my first Camaro, the car felt freakin great. I wanted a firebird because i liked the interior/exterior better but it was a little bit more expensive. My last 4 cars since then-- have been GMs. I love GM. I hope things work out for the better for all 3 of the American car companies, because i LOVE the competition. Cam's the best but you cannot deny the beauty and power of the new Mustang & Challenger. __________________ 1100-Preliminary Order Accepted 10/13/2008 DELIVERED- 5/29/09 cars are like women, some are old, some are new, some get turned on easily some need a lot more help, some you just wanna drive into the river, some you can't wait to get inside of, some are expensive to maintain, some are low maintenance, however if you treat them right, you'll have her for the rest of your life.....

03-01-2009, 09:57 AM	#12
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I've only owned one GM product, 1987 Grand Am SE v6. Very nice looking, but so many problems up to the 230K miles when the engine needed new crank bearings. That really soured my view of GM. In the recent years, they have really started producing some nice products. When I saw this car, I knew I wanted one. I just hope this car is successful enough to help get GM back in the black. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

03-01-2009, 10:36 AM	#13
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	Yep...I love irony and this fits the bill.

03-01-2009, 10:48 AM	#14
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	If the Camaro can't help GM all the way, I think the Malibu and Traverse will. I have seen SOOOO many new Malibu's running around town and more and more Traverse's are popping up as well. Go GM!!! Last edited by SoFlaZ; 03-01-2009 at 02:01 PM.