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*radz28* · 03-20-2008, 03:16 PM

I used to think that I could do that without a problem because I thought I love my '02 too much to let it go; however, after seeing how much better a car the 5th. Gen. is, it's hard to keep that perspective. The more I think about it, the more I realize how much I've toiled on that car to make it better and faster. I've spent a lot of time just trying to make the most of the power that the car has, but it's only been recently that that won't be enough for me. Shoot; if I wait almost ten years for this car to come along, with the prospect of 500 horsepower, I would've saved a lot of money on this car (not to mention blood, sweat, and tears) and put it toward this one. It's almost depressing to think of all the time I've spent just thinking about what to do to make the most of what that car had. The new car just seems to be leaps and bounds above this one and I can only hope I can afford to get the car I've always wanted.

Please GM!!!...

Scotsman · 03-20-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

Thanks for the welcome. At this point, I suppose that I'm leaning toward a V6 coupe.

Great choice man! I believe the V6 will be the most balanced option in the 5th=-gen model range, and if they keep the 3.6 V6's 30o hp rating or slightly over then this car will surely give competitors a true run for the money.

Stig · 03-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Im am contemplating both a new Mustang when it comes out or the new BMW 135i.

I test drove the 135 today and it is FAST, handles like a dream, and was ultra luxurious, the one I drove stickered for 38k though...maybe a little steep, but I fell in love.

blindingillusion · 03-20-2008, 07:03 PM

I need a new winter vehicle, and at this point I an strongly considering a 03-06 silverado with the 5.3L Vortec. Put a magna charger on that baby and some bigger tires (because the stock ones just look rediculous) and that is probably it.

Jay · 03-20-2008, 07:15 PM

Im starting to consider everything but the Camaro in light of new news..... but I will still hold off if I can for official release.

Bentley78 · 07-05-2008, 12:40 PM

I am still interested in the Camaro just not obsessed. You see im a car guy and not just a Camaro cheerleader, and in the next year or two i will be ready to purchase a sports/luxory car of some sort (depending on the economy of course) and i do heavy amounts of research before i make expensive purchases. The Camaro has really had my attention for the past year and has been in my first place spot for a new car, but as we are seing more and more of what the production model will look like, its just loosing my desire. Not bashing it thats just my opinion.

Come September my mind could change but as for now im keeping my options open and looking at everything and the GT-R for some reason out of the blue one day has got me really excited. I know the two cars are on a differant level but im a consumer and no car companys are paying me to drive their car.

So let me ask all of you, If the 5th gen Camaro never made it to production, what else would you be in the market for?

Mr Twisty · 07-05-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentley78

So let me ask all of you, If the 5th gen Camaro never made it to production, what else would you be in the market for?

A 1st gen with a Z06 drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Bentley78

I am still interested in the Camaro just not obsessed. You see im a car guy and not just a Camaro cheerleader, and in the next year or two i will be ready to purchase a sports/luxory car of some sort (depending on the economy of course) and i do heavy amounts of research before i make expensive purchases. The Camaro has really had my attention for the past year and has been in my first place spot for a new car, but as we are seing more and more of what the production model will look like, its just loosing my desire. Not bashing it thats just my opinion.

You're contradicting yourself, do you research? or do you buy for looks? We know little about the performance so far, but it sounds like it's gonna be killer bang for the buck.
I've owned at least one of each generation, they don't make cars like they used to, and that's mostly a good thing. I'll buy one just because it has the Camaro badge, if it has performance/handling issues the aftermarket will be fixing it. I'll wait till 2020 if I have to, not because I'm a cheerleader, but because I'm patient, and I like Camaro's.

Captain Awesome · 07-05-2008, 12:48 PM

G8 pr Corvette, of course.

Might I ask what about he production version has turned you off?

pinkcamaro10 · 07-05-2008, 12:57 PM

I would just keep my grand prix.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-05-2008, 01:02 PM

Probably a Challenger R/T. ... I also like the BMW Z4 coupe.

Fandango · 07-05-2008, 01:06 PM

#2? Anything American without a blue oval on it.

pinkcamaro10 · 07-05-2008, 01:08 PM

hahaha ^

blackZbandit · 07-05-2008, 01:14 PM

1. Pontiac G8 (to me it's a 4-door Camaro and I buy American/GM whenever possible)

2. Infiniti G37 (I've loved this car for the past few years, it has a little kick to it but there's nothing like a V8)

3. Saturn SKy (Never driven it, but i saw an all black one yesterday w/ black rims and red pin-stripes around the wheel and fell in love, I propably wouldn't purchase it though as it's only a 2-seater)

chevydude26 · 07-05-2008, 01:37 PM

this is why i've been making those threads on the afterburner tail lights and making sure the production is as close to the concept as possible

a lot of casual car fans who aren't die hard camaro fans will be turned off if its too far off from the concept...

and i hope you've seen the latest production pictures and not the ones with the fake headlights

03-20-2008, 03:16 PM	#183
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	I used to think that I could do that without a problem because I thought I love my '02 too much to let it go; however, after seeing how much better a car the 5th. Gen. is, it's hard to keep that perspective. The more I think about it, the more I realize how much I've toiled on that car to make it better and faster. I've spent a lot of time just trying to make the most of the power that the car has, but it's only been recently that that won't be enough for me. Shoot; if I wait almost ten years for this car to come along, with the prospect of 500 horsepower, I would've saved a lot of money on this car (not to mention blood, sweat, and tears) and put it toward this one. It's almost depressing to think of all the time I've spent just thinking about what to do to make the most of what that car had. The new car just seems to be leaps and bounds above this one and I can only hope I can afford to get the car I've always wanted. Please GM!!!... __________________ '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

03-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#186
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 194 View My Garage	I need a new winter vehicle, and at this point I an strongly considering a 03-06 silverado with the 5.3L Vortec. Put a magna charger on that baby and some bigger tires (because the stock ones just look rediculous) and that is probably it. __________________ Ordered: 2010 Black 2SS/RS -CGM Ralley Stripes -Hurst Short Throw Shifter -20" Polished Aluminum Wheels Has Owned: 2008 Cobalt 1996 Monte Carlo 1988 Sierra 1979 LeSabre

03-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#187
Jay Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Van City, Canada Posts: 429	Im starting to consider everything but the Camaro in light of new news..... but I will still hold off if I can for official release. __________________ "HEAVEN JUST COULDN'T HANDLE ALL THE NOISE" JAY

07-05-2008, 12:40 PM	#188
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 590	Who does #2 work for? I am still interested in the Camaro just not obsessed. You see im a car guy and not just a Camaro cheerleader, and in the next year or two i will be ready to purchase a sports/luxory car of some sort (depending on the economy of course) and i do heavy amounts of research before i make expensive purchases. The Camaro has really had my attention for the past year and has been in my first place spot for a new car, but as we are seing more and more of what the production model will look like, its just loosing my desire. Not bashing it thats just my opinion. Come September my mind could change but as for now im keeping my options open and looking at everything and the GT-R for some reason out of the blue one day has got me really excited. I know the two cars are on a differant level but im a consumer and no car companys are paying me to drive their car. So let me ask all of you, If the 5th gen Camaro never made it to production, what else would you be in the market for?

07-05-2008, 12:57 PM	#191
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I would just keep my grand prix. __________________

03-20-2008, 06:24 PM	#185
Stig Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 125	Im am contemplating both a new Mustang when it comes out or the new BMW 135i. I test drove the 135 today and it is FAST, handles like a dream, and was ultra luxurious, the one I drove stickered for 38k though...maybe a little steep, but I fell in love.

07-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#190
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	G8 pr Corvette, of course. Might I ask what about he production version has turned you off?

07-05-2008, 01:02 PM	#192
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Probably a Challenger R/T. ... I also like the BMW Z4 coupe.

07-05-2008, 01:06 PM	#193
Fandango (In Z/28 Therapy) Drives: 2014 SS Camaro (Sookie) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 466	#2? Anything American without a blue oval on it. __________________ Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

07-05-2008, 01:08 PM	#194
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	hahaha ^ __________________

07-05-2008, 01:14 PM	#195
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 743 View My Garage	1. Pontiac G8 (to me it's a 4-door Camaro and I buy American/GM whenever possible) 2. Infiniti G37 (I've loved this car for the past few years, it has a little kick to it but there's nothing like a V8) 3. Saturn SKy (Never driven it, but i saw an all black one yesterday w/ black rims and red pin-stripes around the wheel and fell in love, I propably wouldn't purchase it though as it's only a 2-seater)

07-05-2008, 01:37 PM	#196
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	this is why i've been making those threads on the afterburner tail lights and making sure the production is as close to the concept as possible a lot of casual car fans who aren't die hard camaro fans will be turned off if its too far off from the concept... and i hope you've seen the latest production pictures and not the ones with the fake headlights

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