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Old 03-26-2013, 11:49 AM   #365
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It's ok.. it's not as cool as the '91 firebird refresh so I don't think anyone will cancel their 2013 orders for a 2014 based on the refresh alone.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #366
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From what I saw on the TV Show, the interior does not appear to have changed at all from the 2013. 2013 owner confirm??

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I haven't made it all the way through the thread yet, so apologies if this has been answered. The cup holders/center console look different to me.

From what I see, it's ok. If someone gave me a free one, I'd accept and enjoy it. But I definitely prefer the current body lines, tail lights, bumpers, mail slot, etc. i would not trade in my current Camaro for one of these.

We upgraded to the GM ground fx rear diffuser and rocker panels before we ever received the car. We weren't fans of the stock diffuser, so I'm curious to see the new one. Couldn't see it well in these pix.

I instantly felt a little bad for the ZL1 owners since it mimics their distinctive styling. It's nice they added a heat extractor, but wish they'd chosen the one from the Hot Wheels concept. As others have said, this one is small and looks a little cheap.

Looking forward to seeing more tomorrow.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #367
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GM must be really going after women here, hence the reveal on this show.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #368
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I'm happy with my '11 SS Convertible and would wait for the C6 before buying another C5 anyway. I like the new front end OK - I'd probably black out the chrome strip. I like my aftermarket Hex Vents on the hood better but if my car came with the new heat extractor I could live with it.

My comments on the rear end styling will have to wait until I can see one in person and get used to it - I didn't like the rear styling on the 2010's either when I first saw them.

All in all, the new refreshed look is along the lines of what should have been expected in general - new front end and taillights basically.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #369
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Can anybody see what the badge on the back says?
I saw a more clear picture somewhere.... it says SS....
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #370
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That's what I said, and then I got bashed. I agree with you on this one.
You could be right if it was just the matter of the front fascia. But the heat extractor looks very cheap/not well integrated compared to something like the hex vent mod, and the rear end is vastly disappointing. Who knows, I might come to prefer the new front fascia, but no way in hell would I ever be jealous/trying to justify my new 2013 purchase when it comes to the rear-end. That is just plain ugly and time wont change my mind.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM   #371
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I hope quite a few people buy a 2014, then I can buy my VR 2SS off a lot.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:52 AM   #372
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Eh, not a fan. Initially I liked the front end, and it's not too bad. But I hate the taillights and I hate the vent on the hood. Looks out of place. There's much better looking aftermarket hood vents right now available for our cars. I'm happy with my car.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:53 AM   #373
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I don't care for it - but I have to believe some that hate it today will consider it tomorrow once they hear what the performance enhancements are...
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:54 AM   #374
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I dont like it at all, the front fascia looks all scrunched up, and the rear just looks odd. It's like the tried to do the Euro style taillights with a twist, but failed. I wish they did do something different with the interior too, but it doesn't seem like they did
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:54 AM   #375
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sorry if this was already stated.. I did not read all 11 pages

but dudes, this is just a refresh.. to keep the current vehicle fresh
the " new " gen camaro coming 2015+ is an all new platform
it will be built in Lansing to my understanding.....

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Old 03-26-2013, 11:56 AM   #376
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GM must be really going after women here, hence the reveal on this show.
This is one woman who is not a fan of the "refresh". Refreshing it is not!

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Old 03-26-2013, 11:56 AM   #377
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Pass. Not feeling the hood or the chrome strip, and the foglight openings on the front fascia look like they're borrowed from the Mustang, IMO.

Wasn't the whole concept of the Camaro borrowed from the Mustang? In any case, I like it. Brings an element of design refinement to the car that matches GM's brilliant engineering updates. Feels more world class. I assume the chrome is deleted on performance variations which will likely rook a different hood as well. Nice work GM.
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Old 03-26-2013, 11:58 AM   #378
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OK....now that I've seen the TV shots...my opinion on liking the front end has dropped somewhat.

It looked better in the small rendering, but the live TV shots are not helping it at all.

As for the rear....I don't know what to think.

I need to see more official press release photos to make a fair judgement, but definitely not in love right now.
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