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*DGthe3* · 12-21-2007, 11:15 AM

I'm surprised that this styling war hasn't happened yet, unless it happened before my time

z28camaro2471 · 12-21-2007, 11:19 AM

It already did. I think it was a poll related to favorite generation of Camaro. It's all in fun if you ask me. If everyone liked the same stuff, be it cars or football (Hi Moose!) or whatever, it would be pretty boring.

rray200 · 12-21-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

It's not retro!!!!!!!!!!!! :bangdesk:

Most cars get redesigned in 4-8 years.

I love the early 2nd gen. Absolutely beautiful. After '72 or '73 it started going downhill. 4th gen styling was the worst, imho.

I love the 4th gens. The '98-02s were some of the meanest looking cars ever build, especially the LS1 WS6.

If there was no 5th gen in the offing, I would jump on one of these.

Moose · 12-21-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by z28camaro2471

If everyone liked the same stuff, be it cars or football (Hi Moose!) or whatever, it would be pretty boring.

Agreed!

"Variety is the spice of life"

GO COWBOYS!!!

Scotsman · 12-21-2007, 11:56 AM

You guys are off by two years; the typical lifespan of any new car is seven years.

As for the "retro" styling, I have to say I'm on the side of the contemprary perspective. What makes the 5thgen so easily understood in relation to the late 60's era Camaros is the fact that it looks like a Camaro. I'll admit, at first I thought it was a tad retro, then I got a look at this picture (http://www.motivemagazine.com/emAlbu...camaro-003.jpg) and my perspective changed quite a bit.

EllwynX · 12-21-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DerScotsman

You guys are off by two years; the typical lifespan of any new car is seven years.

As for the "retro" styling, I have to say I'm on the side of the contemprary perspective. What makes the 5thgen so easily understood in relation to the late 60's era Camaros is the fact that it looks like a Camaro. I'll admit, at first I thought it was a tad retro, then I got a look at this picture (http://www.motivemagazine.com/emAlbu...camaro-003.jpg) and my perspective changed quite a bit.

Yeah, that pic is a good example. The 5th Gen is not retro AT ALL imo.

Best way to describe it is that it has familial traits with it's ancestor. You can see they're related, but when you put them side by side they are obviously two distinct looking vehicles. One could never really be confused for the other. (Unlike the Challenger...)

"Retro Inspired' people, "Retro INSPIRED". LOL

stovt001 · 12-21-2007, 11:31 PM

yup, it is all about family resemblance here. Each generation has at least some references to generations before it. The 5th gen has a lot, because it has a long, proud history to draw on. The Challenger, on the other hand, is a clone of the 1970 model. It is retro.

Also, I'm a little sad we have no one giving a shout out to the third gen. It sounds like no one hates it, but no one loves it either.

Emher · 12-22-2007, 05:41 AM

^I like the third gen. I like every generation. But the fourth gen is easily the one I like least.

Jeff · 12-22-2007, 10:09 AM

I would give it roughly 5 years before I would assume its redesigned..

12-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#29
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'm surprised that this styling war hasn't happened yet, unless it happened before my time __________________ 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

12-21-2007, 11:56 AM	#33
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	You guys are off by two years; the typical lifespan of any new car is seven years. As for the "retro" styling, I have to say I'm on the side of the contemprary perspective. What makes the 5thgen so easily understood in relation to the late 60's era Camaros is the fact that it looks like a Camaro. I'll admit, at first I thought it was a tad retro, then I got a look at this picture (http://www.motivemagazine.com/emAlbu...camaro-003.jpg) and my perspective changed quite a bit. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

12-22-2007, 10:09 AM	#37
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	I would give it roughly 5 years before I would assume its redesigned.. __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

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12-21-2007, 11:19 AM	#30
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	It already did. I think it was a poll related to favorite generation of Camaro. It's all in fun if you ask me. If everyone liked the same stuff, be it cars or football (Hi Moose!) or whatever, it would be pretty boring.

12-21-2007, 11:31 PM	#35
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	yup, it is all about family resemblance here. Each generation has at least some references to generations before it. The 5th gen has a lot, because it has a long, proud history to draw on. The Challenger, on the other hand, is a clone of the 1970 model. It is retro. Also, I'm a little sad we have no one giving a shout out to the third gen. It sounds like no one hates it, but no one loves it either.

12-22-2007, 05:41 AM	#36
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	^I like the third gen. I like every generation. But the fourth gen is easily the one I like least.