Complaints from the media - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-18-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kmdracer

When did the Camaro become a "muscle"car...??? I thought it was a "pony" car??? weren't muscle car intermediate (A, b & G bodies) sized cars with big blocks???

Not always, I think we got lumped in with the muscle cars at some point in time when consumers started to become ignorant. We have actullay been told to call it a performance car.

cam2fst4u · 03-18-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

IMHO the media has no interest in reporting good news, unless is it something like a war ending or a lost child being found. They get more viewers with anything they can spin as dramatic and bad. Such as 'look at the dumb thing GM is doing with YOUR bailout money, they are building a muscle car!!!' The best thing Chevy can do is hype the 29mpg with picture of the car and then talk about the 304hp for the V6. I wouldn't even talk about the V8 except in print ads in Car and Driver, Motor Trend, etc. The sales people can tell the shoppers about it when the guy says, Gee I wish it had a V8 like the Vette'

Did they really say GM was using the bailout money to put the camaro out? This has been in the works since 06. The media is a part of the problem for the US auto makers. However to me they seem to be harsher on GM than the others. The people sitting at home thinking about getting a car watching the news hearing all their crap about well GM is going to go into bankruptcy. it doesn't matter what they say after that, most people are going to believe that the warranties aren't going to be honored and the people that do go to the dealerships think "well they will do anything to sell a car I'll get this for 10,000 under invoice"

Silver Streak · 03-18-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

the reason they are number 1 is because they just give the news

That is a joke right?

greenrail · 03-18-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Remi

You'd really be pissed if you lived here. I work in the Prius capitol of the world, Marin County, CA. Those soccer moms in SUVs are everywhere.

I can just imagine. I have now cooled off after last nights diatribe. But, let me tell you, as this country slowly slips into the abyss, I am sick and tired of giving up my personal freedoms to support the Socialist agenda espoused by so many.

Pretty soon, you won't even be able to go take a leak, without the Feds looking over your shoulder.

When GM, (or whomever) comes out with the next generation of autos, they had best remember the loyal performance car fans who were there when they needed us.

My Flexfuel, E-flex, plug-in hybrid, 440 volt SS Camaro, had better be ready to take on the Foreign Competition.

Gentry78 · 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver Streak

That is a joke right?

no it wasnt intended to be, i watch fox news, msnbc, cnn,cnbc, and local and fox news is the only ones that are not bias to either side, but i understand the people that think they are conservative because of how liberal the others are. but that is just ignorance to the reality

Speedfreak · 03-18-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sharp

Did anyone else hear the complaints on the national news yesterday?? Here in Va the NBC4 had newscasters at 5:00 and 7:00 (national news) complaining that this isn't the right time for a "muscle car"...........A-Holes!!! They were saying " What was GM thinking"........................although they did mention the excellent mileage for the V6.

***** those assholes

Somebody out to take a hybrid and shove it up their ass

Joe Remi · 03-18-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

I can just imagine. I have now cooled off after last nights diatribe. But, let me tell you, as this country slowly slips into the abyss, I am sick and tired of giving up my personal freedoms to support the Socialist agenda espoused by so many.

Oh please, this country couldn't have slid more towards the abyss than it did the last 8 years. Why don't you give the new guy a chance before crying like Glenn Beck about "socialism."

Y'all shouldn't be so quick to knock new technologies. Lexus is making some quick hybrids, and GM is hinging their future on the Volt. I think a Turbo-4 with plug-in-electric-motor Camaro would be awesome. Faster than the 6, with huge torque off the line from the electric, and huge gas mileage. "Responsible muscle." It wouldn't be cheap and doesn't need to be marketed as an economy car. Lexus promotes their's as up-market performance. You could retain the musclecar image and establish superiority with new-tech at the same time.

greenrail · 03-18-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Remi

Oh please, this country couldn't have slid more towards the abyss than it did the last 8 years. Why don't you give the new guy a chance before crying like Glenn Beck about "socialism."

Y'all shouldn't be so quick to knock new technologies. Lexus is making some quick hybrids, and GM is hinging their future on the Volt. I think a Turbo-4 with plug-in-electric-motor Camaro would be awesome. Faster than the 6, with huge torque off the line from the electric, and huge gas mileage. "Responsible muscle." It wouldn't be cheap and doesn't need to be marketed as an economy car. Lexus promotes their's as up-market performance. You could retain the musclecar image and establish superiority with new-tech at the same time.

With all due respect, I am not going to engage in political blather blaming Liberals or Conservatives for the troubles this Country faces.

There is enough blame for both sides to take a hit. If you don't like my Socialism comment, so be it. I haven't taken any personal attacks on anyone including you. So lighten up.

camarosc35 · 03-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Being "liberal" has nothing to do with your feelings towards the Camaro, the media is actually closet conservative and is currying the element that always had it in for sports car htat has no particular political stripes. The same group that went out and bought gas-guzzling SUV's that the media did not complain about.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-18-2009, 11:58 AM

Here's your (everyone) one chance to turn the thread around...if the political discussion doesn't stop, it gets closed. Simple.

Joe Remi · 03-18-2009, 12:03 PM

Y'all come say hi at www.insidecablenews.wordpress.com. My user name is the same over there. I'm in the minority on that site, too, so come on over and bash away. I'll stick to Camaros on this side.

Angrybird 12 · 03-18-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Here's your (everyone) one chance to turn the thread around...if the political discussion doesn't stop, it gets closed. Simple.

I deleted my post... guess I should have listened to myself.. just sometimes Like Popeye.."I've had all I can stands..And I can't stands No more"

greenrail · 03-18-2009, 12:11 PM

My overall take is that the Media folks, just don't get the "Car Guy" personna or mentality.

I am tickled to death about the new Camaro. I am even happier about the relatively great fuel economy ratings. Can anyone imagine going back to 1969 and saying that your 426 horsepower Camaro was capable of over 24 MPG on the Highway?

Shoot, you would use a gallon of gas just starting one of those Big Block Bad Boys.

You would have been laughed off the street.

It is all a matter of perspective. Us older folks, will always have a slightly different take than the young'uns. That the way it is and the way it has always been. We are human.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-18-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I deleted my post... guess I should have listened to myself.. just sometimes Like Popeye.."I've had all I can stands..And I can't stands No more"

Well, then it's a good thing you didn't eat a can of spinach and go beating up everyone, huh?

03-18-2009, 11:58 AM	#94
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Here's your (everyone) one chance to turn the thread around...if the political discussion doesn't stop, it gets closed. Simple. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-18-2009, 12:11 PM	#97
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	My overall take is that the Media folks, just don't get the "Car Guy" personna or mentality. I am tickled to death about the new Camaro. I am even happier about the relatively great fuel economy ratings. Can anyone imagine going back to 1969 and saying that your 426 horsepower Camaro was capable of over 24 MPG on the Highway? Shoot, you would use a gallon of gas just starting one of those Big Block Bad Boys. You would have been laughed off the street. It is all a matter of perspective. Us older folks, will always have a slightly different take than the young'uns. That the way it is and the way it has always been. We are human. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-18-2009, 11:50 AM	#93
camarosc35 Drives: 1989 Camaro RS (435+hp, 435 lb./ft) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Danville, NH Posts: 90	Being "liberal" has nothing to do with your feelings towards the Camaro, the media is actually closet conservative and is currying the element that always had it in for sports car htat has no particular political stripes. The same group that went out and bought gas-guzzling SUV's that the media did not complain about.

03-18-2009, 12:03 PM	#95
Joe Remi Drives: '17 Impala V6 LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Novato CA. Posts: 323	Y'all come say hi at www.insidecablenews.wordpress.com. My user name is the same over there. I'm in the minority on that site, too, so come on over and bash away. I'll stick to Camaros on this side.