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JHart · 01-23-2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom.5SS

Hi Hart, Some Camaros have 4 circular discs on the rear bumper that are sensors for backing up. The car in Reverse will "BEEP" when you become to close to something in the rear....(Wait I better rephrase that), They help keep you from backing into something.

i don't have that. kind of glad i don't. sounds like it'd be an eyesore.

rickerda · 01-23-2010, 05:46 AM

And now, the rest of the story…
The GM Mark of Excellence (chicklet) is being discontinued on all GM vehicles. A few GM models have indentation where the chicklet is in stalled, these will require retooling before the chicklets can be phased out completely.

As of the 2010 Camaro, there are three “versions” early Camaros have the chicklets near the front wheel well. They were moved towards the rear when it was discovered the splash guards didn’t fit correctly. Later they were left off all together.

Now for “Collector Car 101” How to spot a future collectible
Rules:
1) The vehicle is popular or in demand.
2) Vehicle needs to be “exclusive”, it needs to stand out.
3) Rarity, the fewer the better.
Contributing facts
1) The age of the original buyers, i.e. younger buyers may want to relive their youth.
2) How many of the vehicles survive, between crashes and abuse it could be hard to find a nice Camaro, 10-20 years from now.

Bottom line while it would be nice to make a bundle of money off your purchase of a 2010 Camaro, the best you should hope for is it that it does deprecate as fast as other vehicles. BTW I’ve never seen anyone drive or enjoy a money fund as much as they enjoy driving their Camaro.

wyocamaro · 02-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickerda

Bottom line while it would be nice to make a bundle of money off your purchase of a 2010 Camaro, the best you should hope for is it that it does deprecate as fast as other vehicles. BTW I’ve never seen anyone drive or enjoy a money fund as much as they enjoy driving their Camaro.

Very well said!

maximus7969 · 02-02-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

over 80,000 cars produced and people still think this car will be a collectible.

Drive your cars people. Enjoy them.

2ndgenz28 · 02-02-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

over 80,000 cars produced and people still think this car will be a collectible.

Drive your cars people. Enjoy them.

Yep, get out n drive, a good 70,000 of them need to get totaled n scraped, before they even start to be worth anything more then sticker price.

brtaus · 02-02-2010, 01:19 PM

If I really wanted the chicklets, I will take them off my wife's Equinox and put them on my car.

68vert · 02-02-2010, 06:54 PM

Possibly a very early 1SS ABM that was in perfect shape, with almost no miles, could go up in value after a decade or so.

1 BAD RS 2 SS · 02-02-2010, 07:23 PM

its the chicklets that will bring big money , not the car . thats why i took mine off . even the camaro emb. cleaner look anyways

RnellyC · 02-09-2010, 04:53 AM

I know what it stands for, obviously

I am talking about the emblem above the skirts, near the front tire. On some camaros I see them, but on others I don't. Personally, my Camaro doesn't have it... And I am wondering why?

THANKS

mbrusco103 · 02-09-2010, 05:03 AM

That emblem is something only the earlier 2010 camaros have. At one point in production they stopped putting them on.

Sir Nuke · 02-09-2010, 07:37 AM

they are affectionly called "the CHICKLETTE"

Sketti · 02-09-2010, 10:10 AM

IMO the chicklette just didn't look right and I took mine off. Appearently GM agreed with me.

BATOUTOFHELL · 02-09-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbrusco103

That emblem is something only the earlier 2010 camaros have. At one point in production they stopped putting them on.

So when did they stop. I guess mine's an earlier production car.

masterofpuppets · 02-09-2010, 01:55 PM

They started them in 2006 I think. I remember being on a Corvette forum and people going ape sh*t over them at the time. I've always hated them with a passion. Very happy they no longer put them on

02-02-2010, 06:54 PM	#329
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	Possibly a very early 1SS ABM that was in perfect shape, with almost no miles, could go up in value after a decade or so. __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

02-02-2010, 07:23 PM	#330
1 BAD RS 2 SS Drives: 2010 RS 2 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FLEMING COUNTY , KY Posts: 415	its the chicklets that will bring big money , not the car . thats why i took mine off . even the camaro emb. cleaner look anyways Attached Images

02-09-2010, 04:53 AM	#331
RnellyC Imperial Stormtrooper Drives: '10 SW Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 199 View My Garage	What does the "GM" emblem mean?! I know what it stands for, obviously I am talking about the emblem above the skirts, near the front tire. On some camaros I see them, but on others I don't. Personally, my Camaro doesn't have it... And I am wondering why? THANKS Attached Images

02-09-2010, 05:03 AM	#332
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	That emblem is something only the earlier 2010 camaros have. At one point in production they stopped putting them on. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

02-09-2010, 07:37 AM	#333
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,679 View My Garage	they are affectionly called "the CHICKLETTE" __________________

01-23-2010, 05:46 AM	#324
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	And now, the rest of the story… The GM Mark of Excellence (chicklet) is being discontinued on all GM vehicles. A few GM models have indentation where the chicklet is in stalled, these will require retooling before the chicklets can be phased out completely. As of the 2010 Camaro, there are three “versions” early Camaros have the chicklets near the front wheel well. They were moved towards the rear when it was discovered the splash guards didn’t fit correctly. Later they were left off all together. Now for “Collector Car 101” How to spot a future collectible Rules: 1) The vehicle is popular or in demand. 2) Vehicle needs to be “exclusive”, it needs to stand out. 3) Rarity, the fewer the better. Contributing facts 1) The age of the original buyers, i.e. younger buyers may want to relive their youth. 2) How many of the vehicles survive, between crashes and abuse it could be hard to find a nice Camaro, 10-20 years from now. Bottom line while it would be nice to make a bundle of money off your purchase of a 2010 Camaro, the best you should hope for is it that it does deprecate as fast as other vehicles. BTW I’ve never seen anyone drive or enjoy a money fund as much as they enjoy driving their Camaro.

02-02-2010, 01:19 PM	#328
brtaus Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574 View My Garage	If I really wanted the chicklets, I will take them off my wife's Equinox and put them on my car.

02-09-2010, 10:10 AM	#334
Sketti Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 901 View My Garage	IMO the chicklette just didn't look right and I took mine off. Appearently GM agreed with me. __________________ Added Mods -------------------- Installed: Tinted Windows; EiBach Lowering Springs; Custom Exhaust; Lloyd Carpets; AirRaid CAI; Heritage Grill; Razzi GFX; Light Blackout Kit; MPD1 Dovetail Spolier; SS Badges from DefenderWorxs; T-Rex Bumper Grill; Bowtie & Tail Light Bezel Re-Coloring; Stealth Bulbs; Magg Wheels 22" (Nitto INVO tires Fronts: 255/35-22 - Rears: 285/30-22) When money Available: Brake Calipers Painted; Clear Car Cover; Custom Pedals; Custom Dash Plaque from EmblemPros.com; Double Din GPS/Stero Unit

02-09-2010, 01:55 PM	#336
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	They started them in 2006 I think. I remember being on a Corvette forum and people going ape sh*t over them at the time. I've always hated them with a passion. Very happy they no longer put them on __________________

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