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03-31-2015, 10:46 PM
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The year is 2050, will you be able to repair your Gen 5?
With all of the sophisticated electronics on my 2013 SS, it makes me wonder if I will be able to fix anything that goes wrong in 20 or 30 years. With the way software and technology advances, will our Gen 5 be obsolete? Left in the dark with no brain? What if you have a software issue in the year 2050? Your car is brain dead!
The Camaro's of the 60's and 70's will always be able to be repaired because of how simple they are. I for one hope my car will be functioning forever, but I have my doubts. Are today's cars more "disposable" ie, throw them away when your done? |
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03-31-2015, 11:42 PM
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Master of All Things
Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009
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all you will need to do is to install one of these in the truck.....and then you will have access to all the NOS parts you will ever need.
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03-31-2015, 11:57 PM
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   Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phila.,PA
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I know I don't plan on having my car in 2050, ........... lol
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04-01-2015, 12:10 AM
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Drives: 2012 1LS Camaro (Victory Red) Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Long Island
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I don't want a casket when I die, I want to be buried in my camaro
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04-01-2015, 12:27 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013
Location: Arizona
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I'll be long gone by then.
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04-01-2015, 12:46 AM
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Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Earth
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What's the present status on those rides? |
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04-01-2015, 01:58 AM
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 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Columbus Ohio
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That's why 2012 is the best MY in my opinion for anyone interested in collecting a 5th Gen Camaro
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04-01-2015, 04:59 AM
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Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Roanoke County, Va.
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At this point in my life, I'm more concerned if they will be able to fix me in 2050.
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04-01-2015, 05:43 AM
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I'll be 97, so I won't much care.
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04-01-2015, 05:52 AM
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Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minneapolis, mn
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i will be in my 70's and wont care about my camaro as it will be LONG LONG LONG gone.. an driving something nice and sexy in my retirement!!
mid 80's were when the ECU and ECM start to show up in cars. the basic technology hasnt changed much. its what all it controls that has. Back then it was strictly engine and trans functions, now days its the entire car |
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04-01-2015, 05:53 AM
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Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Southern Illinois
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It really just depends on demand, much like restoration parts now. If there's a big enough following of the car, a company will make the parts for them, even the electronic dodads and gizmos. And if that fails, there's always the carburetor to fall back on, that'd cut down on a lot of needed electronics.
Only time will tell, but I think the 5th gen will have plenty of aftermarket support for many many years to come.
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04-01-2015, 05:54 AM
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Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Turd Town, WI
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There will be 499,999 of them in front yards on blocks for me to get parts from.
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04-01-2015, 05:55 AM
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No, if I live that long I'll be 97...
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04-01-2015, 06:13 AM
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Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Palm Bay, FL
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You can still find parts for cars built at the beginning of the 20th century, albeit very difficult. The bigger worry is will you be able to get gasoline in 2050 or will some Washington jackwagons have pushed some law through to make almost impossible for the common man to run an internal combustion engine. Nonetheless, there is always alcohol. They already tried to outlaw that and it did not go so well.
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2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes.
2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. |
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