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Scotsman · 11-23-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fiveohh

I think that is a decent looking sporty car....an if I were 20-25 years old I would probably really really like it, with that said I am 40 and we grew up with a different style than that... like I said it's a decent looking car but it does not in my opinion, fit into the same catagory as the Camaro's, Mustang's and Challenger's, but yes this is a Camaro forum and it would be hard if not impossible for most Camaro enthusiasts to endorse that car.

Right, but it's ok to have an appreciation for other cars out there on the market. I can say one thing for sure though; The Hyundai looks pretty nice, but it's no instant classic. Camaro is, but with time that can change (for the Hyundai).

stovt001 · 11-23-2007, 08:21 PM

I like the looks of the Hyundai, and its performance is enticing too. Not as good as the Camaro's, but certainly exciting enough. I still have the emotional attachment to the Camaro, but I would certainly respect someone buying the Hyundai.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-24-2007, 12:58 AM

I give Hundyai (or however you spell it) props for trying. It'll sell, yes. But...it can't hope to compete with the Camaro V8. I know it's being argued right now over whether or not it will. Whateva.

I don't know...But I saw hundai, Camaro, and muscle car all in the same sentance and I started to laugh.

which of these things is not like the other, which of these things is not quite the same?

Okay, okay. sorry...

But I'll never be able to like an Asian Car. I can't do it. And don't think I haven't tried.

hftech · 11-24-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fiveohh

I think that is a decent looking sporty car....an if I were 20-25 years old I would probably really really like it, with that said I am 40 and we grew up with a different style than that... like I said it's a decent looking car but it does not in my opinion, fit into the same catagory as the Camaro's, Mustang's and Challenger's, but yes this is a Camaro forum and it would be hard if not impossible for most Camaro enthusiasts to endorse that car.

I'm 25 and I don't want it. :P I mean I didn't start the thread to bash the car. I just thought it funny. If you would have came up to me 2 days ago and said "Hey Hyundai is making a car muscle car that is going to compete with the new Camaro, Mustang, and the Challenger." I would have spit soda in your face from laughing my a$$ off. I mean, most foreign cars wouldn't think of making a V8 rear wheel drive, BUT if you would have told me Toyota or Nissan were doing the same...I might have took you more seriously. It is a neat looking car though, but it looks too much like a spacecraft, has no heritage at all, and I want people to know what I'm talking about when I tell them I have a Camaro, that I have a real muscle car.

hftech · 11-24-2007, 01:59 AM

Given I do like the Toyota Tundras...those are some nice trucks and as for asian cars, I MAY buy me a Toyota Echo for road trips, something that just sips gas. BUT like I said if I wanted performance it would be only Chevy. Granted I give a LITTLE respect to the mustang and what they do, but there will always be that rivalry. Guess we just have another contender at hands.

*DGthe3* · 11-24-2007, 02:07 AM

There are LOTS of people under 25 that look down at GM. All Japanesse cars are deemed superior. I'm sure that if I talked to my friends about this car they would rate it above the Camaro. Their idea of performance cars are things like the new Evo, or the 370Z. They consider a NA 6.2L pushrod wasteful and ancient technology. They say things like 'GM is crap, they're going to be bought by Toyota in 5 years', 'American performance cars handle like crap', 'Aww, don't buy American. Japanesse cars are way more reliable'. They ignore actual facts and numbers. It is because of people like them that reinforces my desire for a new Camaro. It is people like them that will buy this Hyundai.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-24-2007, 03:09 AM

These cars will be as popular as the 350z. They will also sell 30k a year...give or take (just my guess). But, it won't be anything compared to the expected 100k a year sales of the Camaro. Sure...there'll be a handful of people out there who really like the Camaro that will pick up one of these instead...for some reason or another. But, there will be countless more people who know what a true american musclecar is and pick up the one and only.

This Hyundai isn't a bad car at all. I view it to be in the same category as the 350Z. I imagine it's probably going to be able to take a # of other smaller sports cars on the market bone stock. It'll be a contender...but just not for Camaro.

Good53X · 11-24-2007, 05:53 AM

If they drop a V8 in it and tune it aggressively they'll have a nice import-inspired-yet-american musclecar. Problem? I don't believe Hyundai has enough history with real muscle to make the project fly. Maybe! Maybe is all I can say - but I won't be picking one up.

Mike88 · 11-25-2007, 07:16 PM

we should all be thanking Hyundai for this car. Maybe we can expect more powerful base engines for the V6 and V8 Camaro, with a lower base price now. I'd never buy one, but will dread the day some guy tunes one of these V6s and smokes my V8 Camaro off the line.

Scotsman · 11-25-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike88

we should all be thanking Hyundai for this car. Maybe we can expect more powerful base engines for the V6 and V8 Camaro, with a lower base price now. I'd never buy one, but will dread the day some guy tunes one of these V6s and smokes my V8 Camaro off the line.

It will probably happen, maybe not to you but some future 5thgen owner out there somewhere. It might end up on Youtube.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-25-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DerScotsman

It will probably happen, maybe not to you but some future 5thgen owner out there somewhere. It might end up on Youtube.

At which point a Big Black Suburban will pull up to the 'tuner' in question. Find out how he did it, and fix it so that it will never happen again........

:eek: whoops...I dosed off there for a second.

Scotsman · 11-25-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

At which point a Big Black Suburban will pull up to the 'tuner' in question. Find out how he did it, and fix it so that it will never happen again........

:eek: whoops...I dosed off there for a second.

Haha, that was good.

*DGthe3* · 11-25-2007, 07:43 PM

This isn't quite what you were talking about but it would be amazing to see a tuned import get beat by a 7000 lb suburban!

Scotsman · 11-25-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

This isn't quite what you were talking about but it would be amazing to see a tuned import get beat by a 7000 lb suburban!

Calling Lingenfelter right now...

11-24-2007, 12:58 AM	#17
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I give Hundyai (or however you spell it) props for trying. It'll sell, yes. But...it can't hope to compete with the Camaro V8. I know it's being argued right now over whether or not it will. Whateva. I don't know...But I saw hundai, Camaro, and muscle car all in the same sentance and I started to laugh. which of these things is not like the other, which of these things is not quite the same? Okay, okay. sorry... But I'll never be able to like an Asian Car. I can't do it. And don't think I haven't tried. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-24-2007, 02:07 AM	#20
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	There are LOTS of people under 25 that look down at GM. All Japanesse cars are deemed superior. I'm sure that if I talked to my friends about this car they would rate it above the Camaro. Their idea of performance cars are things like the new Evo, or the 370Z. They consider a NA 6.2L pushrod wasteful and ancient technology. They say things like 'GM is crap, they're going to be bought by Toyota in 5 years', 'American performance cars handle like crap', 'Aww, don't buy American. Japanesse cars are way more reliable'. They ignore actual facts and numbers. It is because of people like them that reinforces my desire for a new Camaro. It is people like them that will buy this Hyundai. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-25-2007, 07:43 PM	#27
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	This isn't quite what you were talking about but it would be amazing to see a tuned import get beat by a 7000 lb suburban! __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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