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*GTAHVIT* · 03-13-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I actually want to test drive the new mustang as well, they have a build your own up on the ford website why isnt there a build your own on Chevy??

ssshhh...

you guys want some dirt on Dragoneye...

He test drove a mustang the other day....

Now, in fairness, they literally paid him to do it. Some promotion.

I think when he left, he told them he was gonna use the money for a down payment on the Camaro....

The build a camaro site should be up on Monday.

DDustiNN · 03-13-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

PS I am so picky it pisses me off when people spell CAMARO with only a capital C

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Originally Posted by HTWLSS

You must really be pissed off about the 1st Gen cars then.

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

haha, I was going to do this too, but I hadn't finished reading the thread yet... good call!

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

No not at all. I really like whats in the fender now.

I am surprised that some one is not upset that there are no badges on the rear. Some would put that right up there with lighted mirrors on the visor.

I'm not really sure what you're talking about here... I was just agreeing with the invalidity of your "CAMARO" vs. "Camaro" preference. Your post doesn't quite fit in with the conversation, as I see no mention of the fender...?

so you lost me on this one, sorry...

DkknightX · 03-13-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

I agree completely, regardless of how or why there is a back seat. I have to have one that will at least sit kids... I don't think I'm gonna keep the Mazda so the Camaro will be my daily driver... I'll need to have room for the kids when we go get icecream on Sat night...

Totally agree with you both. Oh, don't get me wrong. I wasn't opposed to the backseat options at all. Totally convenient. I was just saying in comparison to all the other places on the car that needed more attention, I could certainly deal with an extra step getting in and out of the vehicle from the back seat. Don't think the passengers would mind either. I think the rear seats are more of a convenience than a conformity move to reduce the price of the car overall.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-13-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Totally agree with you both. Oh, don't get me wrong. I wasn't opposed to the backseat options at all. Totally convenient. I was just saying in comparison to all the other places on the car that needed more attention, I could certainly deal with an extra step getting in and out of the vehicle from the back seat. Don't think the passengers would mind either. I think the rear seats are more of a convenience than a conformity move to reduce the price of the car overall.

Yup, agreed.

GoldBowtie · 03-13-2009, 01:26 PM

bobby35ny ---Ignoring any powertrain facts, if you thought the QRD of the cars you listed was fine, the 2010 Camaro will make you think you died and went to heaven!!

DkknightX · 03-13-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

Because the wife has the dreaded minvan, I will will have the Camaro. Where do I put the 6yr old when we I pick him up from school...

=bobby

Yeah, I'm going to have to consider the same thing, though I don't have kids yet. I just have to make sure they are wearing long bibs and I have plastic lining the entire backseat of the car cause I am NOT allowing stains back there.

fbodfather · 03-13-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

In today's global competition, it is imparitive that you have ALL of that, without increasing the price. Why? Because HONDA and TOYOTA can do it and not loose as much money as GM is loosing (4 months ago I would have stated it such that they still make money).

Explain to me why their interiors can have such a high quality, soft touch materials, and vault like solidity when you shut the doors even on a $17k Civic, and you never hear their engineers talk about heated arguements in staff meetings over a $.05 switch.

Not trying to be a jerk here Scott, but perhaps that's a contributing reason why GM is in the shape they are in right now.

I see --

........and you've been in HOW MANY Honda or Toyota meetings?

I'm here to tell you that they, too, play the same games -- and, it could be argued, cut costs in places where we don't -- (go grab a fender on a Civic sometime -- make sure it's in a junk yard - grab it and pull....and watch what happens.....)

We are sweating the details.

We've talked to people and showed them materials and packaging 60 ways to sunday -- are we going to make 100 percent of the public happy? I'd love to think we will -but no one has yet!

CamaroEnergy4Life · 03-13-2009, 04:08 PM

The SRT-8's interior sucks compared to the Camaro. You cant even compare. The Challengers interior comes from the charger. There is NO history in the challys interior.

fbodfather · 03-13-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

There's a way to do Cadillac interiors without the weight and the price - it's called using the right materials and getting your cost structure in line with the 21st century.

OK....sorry -- but do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?

It's kinda like saying -- well -- IF I could play the piano like Billy Joel -- and IF i could sing like Billy Joel and IF i had as much money as Billy Joel - then I could have slept with Christie Brinkley.

One cannot do Cadillac Interiors at a Camaro price! Cannot be done.

fbodfather · 03-13-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Were you even aware of such a design?

NOW I'm getting irritated.

OF COURSE we know of the design.

We purchase -- and drive -- and tear down - and inspect EVERY production vehicle out there........

Again -- price/weight/benefit --

We do not make these decisions in a vacuum.

PQ · 03-13-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

It's kinda like saying -- well -- IF I could play the piano like Billy Joel -- and IF i could sing like Billy Joel and IF i had as much money as Billy Joel - then I could have slept with Christie Brinkley.

trm0002 · 03-13-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

...then I could have slept with Christie Brinkley...

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Wow, you guys didn't ?

Don't know what you missed out on.

cam2fst4u · 03-13-2009, 04:18 PM

I dont care if it has 2 milk crates for seats and a pack of matches for interior lighting.... I still love it!

PQ · 03-13-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

I dont care if it has 2 milk crates for seats and a pack of matches for interior lighting.... I still love it!

I got a Radio Flyer I can sell ya.

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Wow, you guys didn't ?

Don't know what you missed out on.

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GoldBowtie Drives: 2021 Yukon Denali, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI. (Detroit Area) Posts: 241 View My Garage	bobby35ny ---Ignoring any powertrain facts, if you thought the QRD of the cars you listed was fine, the 2010 Camaro will make you think you died and went to heaven!!

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