Anyone worried about the alpha platform? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

alex33x · 03-17-2011, 04:09 PM

So anyone concerned? Isn't the alpha platform supposed to be out pretty soon? I dont want my ZL1 to look old after a year or two. What do you guys think?

*Milk 1027* · 03-17-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

So anyone concerned? Isn't the alpha platform supposed to be out pretty soon? I dont want my ZL1 to look old after a year or two. What do you guys think?

no

truth411 · 03-17-2011, 04:21 PM

When is the Alpha Caddy supposed to be on the market? 2013 MY??

*Milk 1027* · 03-17-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

When is the Alpha Caddy supposed to be on the market? 2013 MY??

possibly '14., and the Camaro probably won't start development until a year after that.

OldJedi · 03-17-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

So anyone concerned? Isn't the alpha platform supposed to be out pretty soon? I dont want my ZL1 to look old after a year or two. What do you guys think?

The ZL1 package in the current platform is most likely a two year project, three max, before the Alpha platform arrives.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 03-17-2011, 04:44 PM

I dont care if the alpha does make the car look different im not someone who is going to buy a car to sell it in a few years just to keep up with the latest and Greatest.

I got my Camaro because its what I wanted and thats why I have done what I have to it so far.

bobby35ny · 03-17-2011, 04:57 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133815

htron50 · 03-17-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133815

Well. if that contract announcement is concrete, the 2013 MY brands would/could be shipping as early as July 2012... just a little over a year away. And with what Ford has been doing with the Stang... makes you wonder if Z/28 and even new ZL1 could all be on Alpha.. Just saying! Don't tell me "they haven't had time to test it"... because the contract would not have been awarded if they hadn't "decided" on the product fit already.

I'm saying GM has more up it's sleeves than we know (hopefully);

For me, current Zeta platform ZL1 is fine. I cannot imagine my big butt in a smaller bucket seat than the ZL1 already is. I wish they'd get back to the size seats that used to be in the 68-70 Chevelles!

*radz28* · 03-17-2011, 05:11 PM

I'm not worried, nor to I expect CAMARO to switch to Alpha until at least the 2015 MY.

alex33x · 03-17-2011, 06:18 PM

Well hopefully we'll get more information before, I place my order. If alpha is really coming in 2013 I rather wait and get this on alpha. If it's not coming til 2014 or 15 I'll go ahead and order.

*Milk 1027* · 03-17-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

Well hopefully we'll get more information before, I place my order. If alpha is really coming in 2013 I rather wait and get this on alpha. If it's not coming til 2014 or 15 I'll go ahead and order.

The alpha platform is coming in 2013 it will more than likely not debut the Camaro on it.

lbls1 · 03-17-2011, 06:55 PM

The longer, the better. I am definitely not ready for it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-17-2011, 07:03 PM

Worried? About what?

Firstly, progress and advancement is the name of the game in the auto industry. If you're going to be worried about a new model replacing the car you bought and love...Don't buy a car and just keep waiting and waiting and waiting...

Secondly...The Alpha platform is debuting with the Cadillac ATS, first. CTS, second, and then Camaro...don't expect an Alpha-platform, 6th gen Camaro until 2015 or so...and even then...It might only start by offering the LS, LT, and SS...it might take another year to release a supercar version like the ZL1 and possibly Z28...

No...not worried.

Ltespd · 03-17-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

Well hopefully we'll get more information before, I place my order. If alpha is really coming in 2013 I rather wait and get this on alpha. If it's not coming til 2014 or 15 I'll go ahead and order.

I agree with you. I want a ZL1. But if it comes on the Alpha platform in less then 2 years. I'll wait and just keep my SS until then.

03-17-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 688	Anyone worried about the alpha platform? So anyone concerned? Isn't the alpha platform supposed to be out pretty soon? I dont want my ZL1 to look old after a year or two. What do you guys think? __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

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03-17-2011, 05:11 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,225 View My Garage	I'm not worried, nor to I expect CAMARO to switch to Alpha until at least the 2015 MY. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-17-2011, 06:18 PM	#10
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 688	Well hopefully we'll get more information before, I place my order. If alpha is really coming in 2013 I rather wait and get this on alpha. If it's not coming til 2014 or 15 I'll go ahead and order. __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

03-17-2011, 06:55 PM	#12
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,040	The longer, the better. I am definitely not ready for it. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

03-17-2011, 04:21 PM	#3
truth411 Drives: police interceptor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,294	When is the Alpha Caddy supposed to be on the market? 2013 MY??

03-17-2011, 04:44 PM	#6
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	I dont care if the alpha does make the car look different im not someone who is going to buy a car to sell it in a few years just to keep up with the latest and Greatest. I got my Camaro because its what I wanted and thats why I have done what I have to it so far.

03-17-2011, 07:03 PM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Worried? About what? Firstly, progress and advancement is the name of the game in the auto industry. If you're going to be worried about a new model replacing the car you bought and love...Don't buy a car and just keep waiting and waiting and waiting... Secondly...The Alpha platform is debuting with the Cadillac ATS, first. CTS, second, and then Camaro...don't expect an Alpha-platform, 6th gen Camaro until 2015 or so...and even then...It might only start by offering the LS, LT, and SS...it might take another year to release a supercar version like the ZL1 and possibly Z28... No...not worried. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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