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03-06-2016, 06:00 PM | #16368 | |
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I know option packages are big money-makers for OEMs....but I'd love to see the Camaro and Corvette take the smaller cars "under their wing"...and market the **** out of them as sporty compact cars that have performance blood in their DNA. How many other marques can claim that like Chevy? Camaro AND Corvette? |
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03-06-2016, 06:35 PM | #16369 |
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Al O. stated the Turbo-4 Camaro was for the "Fast and Furious" crowd that only wants small-tuner-turbo engines....(They are the future, like it or not)...
If the Camaro can get Chevy on the map with that market, it's Turbo-4, and do it with a relatively large Camaro, a smaller car with a sporty/tuner vibe would probably sell even better...even home-run status...lol.... Yeah, throw in all wheel drive, an upgrade hp tune, etc., all the better... |
03-06-2016, 06:49 PM | #16370 |
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I think GM needs to compete more in the sporty sedan market. Sedans sell much more than coupes. IMO Buick is the way to go. They should have a couple different looks a GS 4 door and GSX 2 & 4 door. It could be built off the Alpha. They should compete with BMW, Audi and Mercedes. A $30K+ small car makes no sense to me.
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03-06-2016, 07:34 PM | #16371 | |
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03-06-2016, 07:35 PM | #16372 | |
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03-06-2016, 09:29 PM | #16373 |
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I agree, however there's room in the sedan market for more and Buick could attack BMW, Audi and Mercedes from a lower price point than the Caddies.
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03-06-2016, 10:02 PM | #16374 |
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I don't think GM wants to do anything to cannibalize ATS and CTS sales. They need all the sales they can get.
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03-07-2016, 01:58 PM | #16375 |
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It would have less luxury and a lower price point. BTW I think the origami Design is played out. Time for Caddilac to go curvy and sleek.
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03-08-2016, 10:27 AM | #16376 |
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Anyone know of a good black chrome treatment? I was looking at the Dupli Color Shadow Chrome kit but the reviews have me worried. I want to black out the chrome on my Chevelle but I'm not exactly sure how to go about it.
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03-08-2016, 02:52 PM | #16377 |
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Only Dupli-Color. Can it be removed and reapplied if need be?
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03-08-2016, 05:24 PM | #16378 |
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It's a multistage spray paint, so I'm sure you can remove it. You would just have to polish up the chrome again before reapplying it.
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03-08-2016, 06:50 PM | #16379 |
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They used it on one of those weekend car shows and it looked pretty good.
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03-13-2016, 08:41 AM | #16380 |
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I was just reading a thread that said there are still over 150 new Z/28s on dealer lots UNSOLD.
Starting to wonder if this bodes well for a big $$ Z/28 in the Gen6. As you can already load up a 2SS to over $50,000 without much trouble it seems that a ZL1 will easily go over $60,000 with the LT4. Not sure if GM will take the chance with a $75,000 Camaro again. I think a lot depends on what is announced at NY and how the Gen6 1LE actually performs. Hate to say it, but I'm wondering if there is room now. But I still say a ZL1, lightweighted is the answer. I'm not feeling a great vibe for GM bringing on all new V8 and I don't think the 4.x liter Cadillac engine gets shared. But if it does then how would a 4.x Liter TT at 525 to 550 HP sound? 3.0TT V6 in the CT6 is already at 400 HP. Or would the LT4 at that point be the better choice?
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