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gajagfan · 06-07-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

Oh yeah, what car looks better, in the same realitive price range?

That's a pretty good question. If we look at the $40K price point that we were around, I suppose I can't think of any that stand out as any better. The point I was trying to make is I was not convinced to buy a GEN 5 when we test drove non-1LE cars base don what I was getting (performance and looks). I also have to be honest that if the product is not made by GM, it basically is not even on my radar! I agree they are good looking cars.

Clammy Clemens · 06-07-2016, 05:24 PM

I see what you're saying, and I wouldn't do it personally, but some people just like to make their own versions of Camaro's. I don't actually think that if they're labeling a car 'ZLT' or 'LTZ' that they're trying to make other people think it's a v8. Unless it's just strictly labeled as 'SS' on a v6.

SummitWhite11 · 06-07-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

Admit it, you want people to think it's a 6th generation.

Just liking the new badge.

TIREKLR · 06-09-2016, 08:43 AM

Most people unless into cars don't know what majority of the badges mean, when I tell people mine is a zl1 they think it's a v6 or a base model? I think mainly because of the "1" in the model. Like plenty of people have already said though as long as it makes them happy who cares, if they have to pretend it's something it's not to feel better about it o well! They pay the payment not me.

1LEJNG · 06-09-2016, 09:25 AM

I'm just guessing, but I bet there are more made up badges on V-6 cars than on V8 cars.

Docker · 06-09-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

Stuff like that makes me even more proud of representing what I have. The LLT and LFX are nothing to be ashamed about, or any other V6 engine for that matter.

It takes guts to display what you have for all to see, even when society thinks you have nothing special at all.

Just seeing this inspires me. Now Im thinking about getting some LFX badging myself, just on the rear. A grille decal would be cool also.

1LEJNG · 06-09-2016, 11:33 AM

It takes guts to display what you have for all to see, even when society thinks you have nothing special at all.

Says the guy who refers to his V6 as "vicious animal"

Docker · 06-09-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LEJNG

It takes guts to display what you have for all to see, even when society thinks you have nothing special at all.

Says the guy who refers to his V6 as "vicious animal"

Really brah?

That's what a Chevy rep said Camaro meant when it was first released in 67.

"Camaro is a small 'vicious animal' that eats mustangs."

I'm not hiding the 217 I've got under the hood, I don't even know why you're coming at me like that either.

Docker · 06-09-2016, 12:14 PM

Let's also ignore the fact that in that same post I said I'm going to add LFX V6 badging. Not too much just a little.

rontammy0 · 06-09-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Docker

Really brah?

That's what a Chevy rep said Camaro meant when it was first released in 67.

"Camaro is a small 'vicious animal' that eats mustangs."

I'm not hiding the 217 I've got under the hood, I don't even know why you're coming at me like that either.

Camaro is french slang for friend or companion. I read that in super chevy mag years ago.

Docker · 06-09-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Camaro is french slang for friend or companion. I read that in super chevy mag years ago.

You are correct sir. That was one of the definitions. Type "small vicious animal that eats mustangs" into google and the proof is in the pudding, brah.

rontammy0 · 06-09-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Docker

You are correct sir. That was one of the definitions. Type "small vicious animal that eats mustangs" into google and the proof is in the pudding, brah.

I heard your definition way back in high school from our auto body teacher. He was a camaro nut and that's all he would talk about.

PROZ11 · 06-09-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Docker

You are correct sir. That was one of the definitions. Type "small vicious animal that eats mustangs" into google and the proof is in the pudding, brah.

I think the salesman was mixing two stories.. I believe that saying came about when they were originally going to call the Camaro "The Panther".. That was the original code name for the car early on in the development stage. Thankfully the changed the name to Camaro...

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Docker · 06-09-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PROZ11

I think the salesman was mixing two stories.. I believe that saying came about when they were originally going to call the Camaro "The Panther".. That was the original code name for the car early on in the development stage. Thankfully the changed the name to Camaro...

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Google it.

I'm not mixing any stories. You know I'm a salesman so you should know That I know the history, Chevy even calls it "a vicious animal that eats mustangs" in the online training courses I took for product knowledge.

Yes, the prototype was called the panther...but the Car became unveiled as the "Camaro". it was then that GM executives were asked "what is a Camaro?"...

It's just a tongue and cheek definition of Camaro that the executives said on the fly all in fun, and it's stuck around ever since.

06-07-2016, 05:24 PM	#142
Clammy Clemens Z2M Drives: Oxford White 2014 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ATX Posts: 124	I see what you're saying, and I wouldn't do it personally, but some people just like to make their own versions of Camaro's. I don't actually think that if they're labeling a car 'ZLT' or 'LTZ' that they're trying to make other people think it's a v8. Unless it's just strictly labeled as 'SS' on a v6.

06-09-2016, 08:43 AM	#144
TIREKLR Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 308	Most people unless into cars don't know what majority of the badges mean, when I tell people mine is a zl1 they think it's a v6 or a base model? I think mainly because of the "1" in the model. Like plenty of people have already said though as long as it makes them happy who cares, if they have to pretend it's something it's not to feel better about it o well! They pay the payment not me.

06-09-2016, 09:25 AM	#145
1LEJNG Drives: Red Hot 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 234 View My Garage	I'm just guessing, but I bet there are more made up badges on V-6 cars than on V8 cars.

06-09-2016, 11:33 AM	#147
1LEJNG Drives: Red Hot 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 234 View My Garage	It takes guts to display what you have for all to see, even when society thinks you have nothing special at all. Says the guy who refers to his V6 as "vicious animal"