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Old 08-25-2008, 02:26 PM   #113
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:29 PM   #114
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Holy crap they are like 45 minutes away, does anyone know how long ago were these pics taken?
Wednesday and Thursday, August 6 and 7.........
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:29 PM   #115
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-- according to your post -- you have a "1967 V6 Camaro" --

Hmmm........we didn't BUILD a V6 in 1967.................
Maybe Iran jacked with the car?

While you're gracing us with your presence, might I trouble you for a question?

I've been pondering over this for awhile now, and it seems to be the case with many of GM's performance oriented cars, but is 422hp a little, how do you say, "underrated"?
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:32 PM   #116
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:32 PM   #117
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It is sad that the industry has gotten to this point. We have compacts over 3000 lbs and midzided cars pushing 4000. Safety regulations are now going to conflict with fuel economy regulations, cars will average over 3500 lbs but need to get an average of 35 mpg. Somethings gotta give.

Onto the content of your post . . . what is it that prevents the Camaro from being an 'average joe' car? And based on everything that I've seen and heard, the Chevrolet (and Holden) engineers have spent a lot of time and effort making it right: compare it to the rushed Challenger. ~4200 lbs for 425 hp and a parts bin interior. For nearly $40000, but hit the streets almost a year before the Camaro will. So 3813 lbs and 422 hp at nearly $30 000 with a unique interior for an extra few months of 'getting it right' isn't so bad of a trade off.

Agree with everything there, just wish i could have my cake and eat it too. There is no doubt that handling will meet most people's expectation, but if you ask someone who has driven/owns a newer corvette to drive it; i'm curious as to what their view would be on it. You're absolutely right on the fuel econ/safety regs....i wonder how the industry will work that out..

There is no doubt in my mind either out it's sales potential, it will outsell all of it's competitors without a problem...the rustang may hold in there for a bit if they bump up the power a bit.
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:46 PM   #118
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:05 PM   #119
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I've been pondering over this for awhile now, and it seems to be the case with many of GM's performance oriented cars, but is 422hp a little, how do you say, "underrated"?
to avoid Scott having to say anything directly about the car before launch, I'll answer this one for you: YES... much like the LS3 in the Vettes is underrated.

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see what a week plus with Mom does. goes right to his head.

that reminds me that I need to call her sometime this week... lol
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:07 PM   #120
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to avoid Scott having to say anything directly about the car before launch, I'll answer this one for you: YES... much like the LS3 in the Vettes is underrated.
Aww...but I like deciphering his cryptic remarks!
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:07 PM   #121
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just fantastic...really great job gm...i'm impressed by the quality of the ss
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:08 PM   #122
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That does indeed, look like SEX!!!!
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:08 PM   #123
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My apologies, I completely forgot you were talking about a used Corvette. The only thing I meant about the bolded highlight was the price range. This is an incredibly well engineered car, but GM is going to bring it to us at a price the "average joe" can afford. If I offended you I'm sorry, but I saw you addressing the weight and I immediately felt I had to step in and defend the car I have come to love so much. Hooray for enthusiasts!
Don't apologize. We were both on the same page and yes, I'm getting pre-marriage jitters about the performance of RS/SS V-8 car....that's all. LOL

No decisions will be made until i have 3/4 in cash (for whatever it is i buy) and have done a test drive. It will be a bowtie, i know that much.
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Am i the only one who thinks something special is going on with the SS interior that we havent seen yet???
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Old 08-25-2008, 03:16 PM   #125
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nothing special , camaro dead after 1980 (IMO)
This is a 5th Gen. Camaro website, afterall.

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1. the headlights (can get the good-looking HIDs w/ the RS package)

2. the bumper (can get the good-looking bumper w/ the RS package)

i'm gonna get the RS/SS in Red Jewel Tintcoat (close to color of my dad's '69 with a 454)
May I'm misunderstanding, but the RS package includes the Halos/HIDs - I'm sorry if I misunderstood

That's a nice car! Was that an original LS6 car? I know that officially, the LS6 was released in '70 in the 'Vette and Chevelle, but I could've swore I've read a few books and mags' that noted Chevy had an intention of offering the LS6 at the very end of '69 because '70 was a short year in terms of the new model production Regardless, he has a beautiful car

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Well it may be designed to be the "poor man's Corvette", but that doesn't mean it is one. They may be made by the same company, but they're in totally different classes, and price ranges. Sorry, but I dont want space age tech on my car if it makes it that much more expensive. Example, the two have the same heart (LS3) but will differ by over $10k because of the amount of engineering that goes into the Corvette. If you are looking for 'Vette performance, buy a Corvette. If you want a reasonably priced car with Corvette similarities, buy a Camaro. If you want Corvette performance at Camaro cost, sorry, I don't know where to point you there. It is not fair or logical to expect world class competing performance in an average joe car.

I shall step off the soapbox now. Just tired of people nitpicking.
I prefer to think of Camaro as the "smart man's Corvette" as I've seen it referred to elsewhere

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Good points. Let me respond by saying you can get a 2004 C5 Z06 that will probably walk the new camaro pretty well for $28-32K depending on the usual variables. Until the C6 came out, you didn't really have all the glitz and glamour options like navigation, push button start, etc.

How about a really nice used C5 (3250lb) Z06 with every bit of performance for the dollar as possilble for less money than a new SS camaro. I'm not saying that they are the same cars, they are completely different and you're right, different target market but it you start looking at the money for overall performance (not just straight), it's hard to beat a used vette. I dont care or need a back seat, so for some that is a factor.

I'm disapointed because what you call "an average joe car" is not the camaro, that can be a 350Z, Mustang, etc. The Camaro was the vehicle that Chevrolet engineers were really going to spend their time and effort on to make it right. Just sad that these days 3800lbs is the best we can do with a V-8, IRS, and 1000 air bags. It's more of an industry/safety issue rather than a GM issue.

Not nitpicking at all, i think Chevrolet did a wonderful job on the overall execution of the car but i knew the curb weight was going to be a problem given what they were starting with. Cant wait to test drive it and i hope it exceeds my expectations and end up buying one.
I think the average Joe is moving more toward what Camaro is representing. For myself, I'm growing to expect a lot of the features Camaro is coming out with. It used to be that I didn't care that the interior in my '02 wasn't in the same league as my Jetta, however, I didn't buy that car because of the ambient lighting (her '05 has cool red ambient lighting that shines from headliner area around the sunroof controls); I bought it for the value it had in terms of performance. I personally think Camaro is maturing more-and-more and it will appeal to a greater audience with all these new features.

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Old 08-25-2008, 03:21 PM   #126
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SS has different front bumper, the bottom grille is bigger and there are "cheeks" on the sides. Also the SS has the mail slot.
best explanation ever "cheeks on the sides" its sad but so true.
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