An Open Letter to Chevrolet

[FenwickHockey65]

Same thing's going to happen when the 6th gen arrives. Just sayin'.

[super60]

Originally Posted by Camaro Fred

A fellow Camaro owner who has owned performance Chevrolet vehicles all his life, including a 1970 Chevelle, wrote this letter providing his customer thoughts on the 2014 refresh changes. Hopefully the design folks at Chevrolet will read it and consider it the voice of the customer.

As an avid car fan, it is always interesting to me which cars will become classics and which cars are relegated to "loser" or "OK" status. The '57 Chevy, the '63 split window Corvette, and the '69 Camaro are good examples of cars that did not make a big splash when new but became classics with time.

When the 2010 Camaro came out, I felt that this just might become a classic even before too many years past. I bought a 2010 and my wife and I thoroughly love the car. I wondered what Chevrolet would do to upgrade the styling to try to improve it for future sales. The car seemed great as it was without any further styling "tweaks". I have seen pictures of the 2014 Camaro and I must say that you have not done the car any justice by your messaging. A great car has become an OK car. I do not know of any Camaro fans who have anything favorable to say about the 2014 version.

In closing, I would like to thank you for downgrading the Camaro styling for it will ensure that my 2010 will truly become the classic that I thought it would, and much sooner than I thought.

Jim R.

Please forward to Jim R

Jim R

Let me first start off by saying Thank You for supporting GM and Team Camaro over the years , and with the recent purchase of your 2010 5thGen I can say without a doubt that all of us here in Oshawa where proud to be a part of your Camaro Build Team . I'm sorry to see that the new 14 model is not exactly what you were hoping for with regards to the mid-cycle refresh . I do know of future Camaro customers who are now ordering or plan to order and are fully aware of the changes made for 2014 .

These people have no issues with the new front and backend & look forward to enjoying the thrill of driving their Camaro's just as you and your wife enjoy your 2010. I always get asked what color i like on the 5thgen ? I like them all , but if i had to pick i'd lean towards Yellow or Victory Red . I also get asked what model ? again i like them all , there is no bad angle on these cars and all of the trim levels are there to suit all needs and budgets , but i lean towards a 2SS or 1LE .

Each camaro regardless of year or trim is something special to their owners and considered a classic to each and every one ! There are no downgrades for 2014 , i think its safe to say that over the next 18 months or so , the 5thgen will go out with a bang and will be a classic in years to come in the eyes of their owners .

If i ever get the opportunity to own a 5thGen , i think its a safe bet it will be my classic car and will always be something to cherish because GM/Chevrolet went ahead and kept the dream alive starting with the 2010's and will continue to bring excitment to the all new 2016 Camaro .

Again i thank you for supporting Team Camaro and hope you'll someday see the 14's up close and maybe change your mind .

Best Regards to you and your wife from Oshawa

Mike Judge
Super60

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Same thing's going to happen when the 6th gen arrives. Just sayin'.

I actually can't wait for this.

I will have a "Chicken Little" meme made up for it and everything

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I actually can't wait for this.

I will have a "Chicken Little" meme made up for it and everything

The chicken little picture is mine.... You can't have it.

[davidmk001]

In MY personal opinion, I do enjoy the look / styling of the 2010 - 13's. I am not too big on the 2014, personally.

Its obviously a matter of each individuals own personal opinion. I am very happy with mine and its look and that is all I really care about.

However, on a side note, I would like to mention when I first sat in the 2010 at an Autoshow, I remember saying to myself I didn't like it! Thought the viability was bad, gauges looked too small, interior felt tight ... All I can say is; look at me now! Opinions change and I LOVE it! lol. This could very well be the case with the 2014's with people (myself included) who say "I don't like it"

Time well tell!

Buy what you like! Drive it! Enjoy it! The hell with anything else

[FINALLYSATISFIED]

I personally don't like the exterior refresh as its the only thing that changed on the ZL1 being the rear. But the Recaro option is a great addition for 2014 models.

[THR ZL1 #1]

Opinions are like butt holes . . we all have one and they all stink.

It is your opinion . . get over it.

Every change on a car is met with resistance . . and then all of a sudden it is OK and all get along again.

See it in person.

[CAMAR0]

And after many changes like this the camaro stops selling and then we have no more camaros for sale. Yay. Wait... What??

[SIN R G]

If you are not buying a 2014, then you really are not a customer.

[meissen]

Originally Posted by super60

Please forward to Jim R

Jim R

Let me first start off by saying Thank You for supporting GM and Team Camaro over the years , and with the recent purchase of your 2010 5thGen I can say without a doubt that all of us here in Oshawa where proud to be a part of your Camaro Build Team . I'm sorry to see that the new 14 model is not exactly what you were hoping for with regards to the mid-cycle refresh . I do know of future Camaro customers who are now ordering or plan to order and are fully aware of the changes made for 2014 .

These people have no issues with the new front and backend & look forward to enjoying the thrill of driving their Camaro's just as you and your wife enjoy your 2010. I always get asked what color i like on the 5thgen ? I like them all , but if i had to pick i'd lean towards Yellow or Victory Red . I also get asked what model ? again i like them all , there is no bad angle on these cars and all of the trim levels are there to suit all needs and budgets , but i lean towards a 2SS or 1LE .

Each camaro regardless of year or trim is something special to their owners and considered a classic to each and every one ! There are no downgrades for 2014 , i think its safe to say that over the next 18 months or so , the 5thgen will go out with a bang and will be a classic in years to come in the eyes of their owners .

If i ever get the opportunity to own a 5thGen , i think its a safe bet it will be my classic car and will always be something to cherish because GM/Chevrolet went ahead and kept the dream alive starting with the 2010's and will continue to bring excitment to the all new 2016 Camaro .

Again i thank you for supporting Team Camaro and hope you'll someday see the 14's up close and maybe change your mind .

Best Regards to you and your wife from Oshawa

Mike Judge
Super60

:h ail::hai l: :h ail::hai l:

As always, Mike, you sir are a class act. Great reply, and well worded.

[Jamie Mac]

If I had the choice between a 14 and a pile of dog crap, I'd bag up the dog crap and save my money

[Visago]

Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

Dear President Johnson:
The Vietnam War is a useless exercise resulting in the unnecessary deaths of thousands of Americans. I do not support this war effort.
Sincerely yours,
Too Late to Do Anything About it Now.

LMAO!!!!!!!!

Now that's funny.

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

I'm sure this letter, along with the other 5,000,000 they've received, regarding the horrid '14 refresh will go on an immediate path to the CEO for his review . More like, they'll go straight into the incinerator. We get it , the car is not as visually appealing as the 2010-2013 (minus the 2013's wheels). Next topic!

Gotta disagree. I like it a lot better than my 2010.

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

And after many changes like this the camaro stops selling and then we have no more camaros for sale. Yay. Wait... What??

They will sell like hot cakes. Most buyers are not nit-picking, never change the car because what I have now is perfect, kind of people