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*The_Blur* · 01-14-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Well, look at the bright side. You'll be set to go in 2029

I think we've all been waiting long enough for this car. I'm very disappointed with this decision, although I understand that GM has to pursue other interests at this time.

Muscle Master · 01-14-2009, 07:36 PM

I fill sorry for them

truth411 · 01-14-2009, 07:54 PM

Maybe GM will bring that Holden coupe 60 concept to life for you guys.. That car was freakin beautiful.

Monaro · 01-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truth411

Maybe GM will bring that Holden coupe 60 concept to life for you guys.. That car was freakin beautiful.

Gone to the scrap heap - only for motor shows!
It's ashame because the feedback in Australia from the local GM and Ford forums was, 'if you make it we will buy it'.
Interesting, we don't have a two door muscle car in Australia now after they finished up with the Monaro in 2005 - something wrong with that!

Koru · 01-14-2009, 08:29 PM

Wtf, you Aussies have cars we can only dream of (just like Europe)

Mosher · 01-14-2009, 08:34 PM

That sucks!

The car was developed in some part (Actually... maybe a LARGE part) by folks there, they should get to enjoy it too!!

Hell I know some folks in Australia, I'd push them to buy one

Perhaps they think that it would be too brash of a car?

*The_Blur* · 01-14-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosher

That sucks!

The car was developed in some part (Actually... maybe a LARGE part) by folks there, they should get to enjoy it too!!

Hell I know some folks in Australia, I'd push them to buy one

Perhaps they think that it would be too brash of a car?

That's the main reason that this decision disappoints me, but GM will make sure that the Camaro makes its way over there eventually.

SilverTurtle · 01-14-2009, 11:39 PM

y'all do realize that because this car is built in North America, delivery to the countries closest to its origin only makes sense, right? and that if this car had historically been an Australian car, it would probably be being produced in Oz first.

its simply a matter of production and demand... the car has a HUGE cult following in North America, so it only makes sense to start the deliveries there and then deliver to the world as time wears on.

jeffny09 · 01-15-2009, 12:16 AM

looks like if you win that contest to move to australia-youll makes lots of money -but wont have a camaro--that sux

GatorBlue371 · 01-15-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

That's the main reason that this decision disappoints me, but GM will make sure that the Camaro makes its way over there eventually.

if i had to guess why, it would be because they dont have the $$ right now to gamble, they know it will sell like hot cakes here in the US, no need to try it out elsewhere just yet and have to pay for twice the advertising etc...

willisit · 01-15-2009, 03:41 AM

We can drive LHD here but it can be a pain for parking/overtaking (not that it's bothered me, I've owned 5 or 6 LHD cars). But it would make a difference to sales if we only got a LHD model (the Corvette has suffered).

In any case, a 2011 model would still hit my road around May 2010 - when it was supposed to. So I'll worry when I hear more...

Punk_rider · 01-15-2009, 05:27 AM

just get one and drive left ... I don't see a big problem here. Many Rolls Royce's here in France (I mean old collection ones) are right hand drive ... so what?

willisit · 01-15-2009, 07:29 AM

It's not legal in Australia to drive LHD... so that's a big problem. Here, that's fine IF (BIG IF) you don't mind having no warranty or support. I do mind so much but it's not quite the same as a brand spanking new car from a dealer here (UK).

Punk_rider · 01-16-2009, 04:42 AM

I wonder what's the stupidest thing .... making LHD illegal, or being part of the 4 or 5 countries driving right hand?

common, make something to make this change. LHD in UK, japan, india, australia AND bring the metric system in the USA ...

these differences are just crazy in today's world

01-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#19
Koru Drives: 201? Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MD Posts: 103	Wtf, you Aussies have cars we can only dream of (just like Europe) __________________

01-14-2009, 11:39 PM	#22
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	y'all do realize that because this car is built in North America, delivery to the countries closest to its origin only makes sense, right? and that if this car had historically been an Australian car, it would probably be being produced in Oz first. its simply a matter of production and demand... the car has a HUGE cult following in North America, so it only makes sense to start the deliveries there and then deliver to the world as time wears on. __________________ got tequila?

01-15-2009, 12:16 AM	#23
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	looks like if you win that contest to move to australia-youll makes lots of money -but wont have a camaro--that sux __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-15-2009, 03:41 AM	#25
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	We can drive LHD here but it can be a pain for parking/overtaking (not that it's bothered me, I've owned 5 or 6 LHD cars). But it would make a difference to sales if we only got a LHD model (the Corvette has suffered). In any case, a 2011 model would still hit my road around May 2010 - when it was supposed to. So I'll worry when I hear more... __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

01-15-2009, 05:27 AM	#26
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	just get one and drive left ... I don't see a big problem here. Many Rolls Royce's here in France (I mean old collection ones) are right hand drive ... so what? __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

01-14-2009, 07:54 PM	#17
truth411 Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,294	Maybe GM will bring that Holden coupe 60 concept to life for you guys.. That car was freakin beautiful.

01-14-2009, 08:34 PM	#20
Mosher Drives: 1LT Cruze Summit White Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bedford Posts: 708	That sucks! The car was developed in some part (Actually... maybe a LARGE part) by folks there, they should get to enjoy it too!! Hell I know some folks in Australia, I'd push them to buy one Perhaps they think that it would be too brash of a car?

01-15-2009, 07:29 AM	#27
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	It's not legal in Australia to drive LHD... so that's a big problem. Here, that's fine IF (BIG IF) you don't mind having no warranty or support. I do mind so much but it's not quite the same as a brand spanking new car from a dealer here (UK). __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

01-16-2009, 04:42 AM	#28
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	I wonder what's the stupidest thing .... making LHD illegal, or being part of the 4 or 5 countries driving right hand? common, make something to make this change. LHD in UK, japan, india, australia AND bring the metric system in the USA ... these differences are just crazy in today's world __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

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