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VaporS197 · 01-23-2008, 03:26 PM

I agree. It probably is a Chick car. And they aren't just driving V6s; GTs and Saleens I see around here usually have a woman driving them...

For the most part, whenever I see a badass GT a little up the road, I don't even bother pulling up to see who's driving it because I know it will be a woman behind the wheel.

Not that I think that's a bad thing, but it's definitely turning into a Chick car...

GothamCamaro · 01-23-2008, 03:32 PM

I have this quirk now, I no longer look for women in the regular Mustang models, I've caught 3 of them in GTs the last five days. It just might be here in IL, that women love any version of the Mustang. It's amazing how many women are driving them and in the winter even.

What will be cool is seeing a gal in a new Camaro and a girl in a Mustang pulling up next to each other at a light. That will be interesting.

VaporS197 · 01-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Right! A woman in a Mustang or Camaro is just hot sometimes...

Georgianne · 01-28-2008, 02:12 PM

2KO5GT, You mention 2008 cars and the percentage of male vs female ownership. I wonder if those numbers take into consideration the women who buys her (not soon enough ex-) husband HIS convertable? Still, I don't like the chick car thing. I prefer to think of all chevy camaro drivers as well informed consumers with exceptional taste.

Georgianne · 01-28-2008, 02:15 PM

2KO15GT, I also feel your pain as I also had a brief moment of defense when a 16 year old, learning how to drive a shift, slammed into me in an intersection. I missed being T-boned but still my truck was totaled.

HotRodEwe · 01-28-2008, 06:10 PM

i think i may have to do with its a american pop culture thing too for some reason chicks gotta have all the popular stuff , lol i dunno i dont get it
well THIS chick gonna put her non gucci , blonde haired ,blue eyed butt in her camaro. lol
high five camaro chick .. you go girl lol

acscamarochick06 · 01-28-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRodEwe

i think i may have to do with its a american pop culture thing too for some reason chicks gotta have all the popular stuff , lol i dunno i dont get it
well THIS chick gonna put her non gucci , blonde haired ,blue eyed butt in her camaro. lol
high five camaro chick .. you go girl lol

Hell yeah!!

2001ragtop · 02-03-2008, 03:38 PM

In case you didn't know:

(not that there's anything wrong with that)
Janine Bay, Inducted 1999
Janine Bay was the Chief Program Engineer for Mustang, January 1997 through August 1998. She had previously been vehicle line director for Mustang since 1994 and was responsible for the 1999 SN95 freshening. Ms. Bay had led the team that developed the first SVT Mustang Cobra in 1993.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001ragtop

In case you didn't know:

(not that there's anything wrong with that)
Janine Bay, Inducted 1999
Janine Bay was the Chief Program Engineer for Mustang, January 1997 through August 1998. She had previously been vehicle line director for Mustang since 1994 and was responsible for the 1999 SN95 freshening. Ms. Bay had led the team that developed the first SVT Mustang Cobra in 1993.

I'd like to point something out, then, too.

Anybody heard of a woman named Cheryl Pilcher? hmmm...for those of you who haven't, she's the new Camaro Product Manager....

Side Note: This isn't the best of sites, but it had an interview with her in early '07...I think some here might find some of the stuff she says quite informative.

Just don't comment on the interview in here, please. Thank you!!

Sick · 02-06-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acscamarochick06

Hell yeah!!

girl power!!!

oh wait...

*radz28* · 02-06-2008, 12:22 PM

Hmm... Interesting...

WCFB-Russ · 02-06-2008, 05:43 PM

There are two things that everyone on this site needs to hope for:

1) That the v6 model will be a HIGH seller among young drivers (18-25)
2) That women like the Camaro more than the mustang.

There are two reasons that the Mustang sells so well and you see so many women in them. Most young drivers like the v6 models and yes the v6 generally appeals to women - and women LIKE the mustang. There was a survey done around the time that they "cancelled" the camaro - and it was clear that the mustang was a far more popular car than the Camaro.

V6 sales drive the car. The v8 is higher priced and less people are likely to buy it. As such, if no one buys the v6, the v8 costs too much to produce and it hurts the bottom line of the vehicle. You have to have v6 sales to keep the v8 alive. It's just a matter of fact. More v6 mustangs are sold than v8 mustangs, and thats what lets Ford do all their "Special Vehicle" options and whatnot - because the car sells so well to women drivers and the younger crowd, the v6 being the driving force behind the sales - the v8 enjoys a happy restful spot and can be purchased by anyone that wants it.

I PRAY that the v6 Camaro is as popular with women as the mustang currently is or the new Camaro line might be very short-lived...

2K05GT · 02-06-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black34v6

There are two things that everyone on this site needs to hope for:

1) That the v6 model will be a HIGH seller among young drivers (18-25)
2) That women like the Camaro more than the mustang.

There are two reasons that the Mustang sells so well and you see so many women in them. Most young drivers like the v6 models and yes the v6 generally appeals to women - and women LIKE the mustang. There was a survey done around the time that they "cancelled" the camaro - and it was clear that the mustang was a far more popular car than the Camaro.

V6 sales drive the car. The v8 is higher priced and less people are likely to buy it. As such, if no one buys the v6, the v8 costs too much to produce and it hurts the bottom line of the vehicle. You have to have v6 sales to keep the v8 alive. It's just a matter of fact. More v6 mustangs are sold than v8 mustangs, and thats what lets Ford do all their "Special Vehicle" options and whatnot - because the car sells so well to women drivers and the younger crowd, the v6 being the driving force behind the sales - the v8 enjoys a happy restful spot and can be purchased by anyone that wants it.

I PRAY that the v6 Camaro is as popular with women as the mustang currently is or the new Camaro line might be very short-lived...

camarocrazy28 · 02-06-2008, 08:31 PM

My wife LOVES the new Camaro, and I'm sure she would buy one, and she doesn't care if its a V-6 or a V-8!

01-23-2008, 03:32 PM	#86
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	I have this quirk now, I no longer look for women in the regular Mustang models, I've caught 3 of them in GTs the last five days. It just might be here in IL, that women love any version of the Mustang. It's amazing how many women are driving them and in the winter even. What will be cool is seeing a gal in a new Camaro and a girl in a Mustang pulling up next to each other at a light. That will be interesting. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

01-28-2008, 06:10 PM	#90
HotRodEwe lost my mind... Drives: 86 95 69 camaros 09 challenger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middletown,NY Posts: 130	i think i may have to do with its a american pop culture thing too for some reason chicks gotta have all the popular stuff , lol i dunno i dont get it well THIS chick gonna put her non gucci , blonde haired ,blue eyed butt in her camaro. lol high five camaro chick .. you go girl lol __________________ Bad Azz Toys, Aren't Just For Boyz!!

02-03-2008, 03:38 PM	#92
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Female was head of '99 mustang development In case you didn't know: (not that there's anything wrong with that) Janine Bay, Inducted 1999 Janine Bay was the Chief Program Engineer for Mustang, January 1997 through August 1998. She had previously been vehicle line director for Mustang since 1994 and was responsible for the 1999 SN95 freshening. Ms. Bay had led the team that developed the first SVT Mustang Cobra in 1993. Attached Images

02-06-2008, 12:22 PM	#95
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02-06-2008, 05:43 PM	#96
WCFB-Russ Drives: ????? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wandering the Earth Posts: 264	as much as you probably hate to hear this.... There are two things that everyone on this site needs to hope for: 1) That the v6 model will be a HIGH seller among young drivers (18-25) 2) That women like the Camaro more than the mustang. There are two reasons that the Mustang sells so well and you see so many women in them. Most young drivers like the v6 models and yes the v6 generally appeals to women - and women LIKE the mustang. There was a survey done around the time that they "cancelled" the camaro - and it was clear that the mustang was a far more popular car than the Camaro. V6 sales drive the car. The v8 is higher priced and less people are likely to buy it. As such, if no one buys the v6, the v8 costs too much to produce and it hurts the bottom line of the vehicle. You have to have v6 sales to keep the v8 alive. It's just a matter of fact. More v6 mustangs are sold than v8 mustangs, and thats what lets Ford do all their "Special Vehicle" options and whatnot - because the car sells so well to women drivers and the younger crowd, the v6 being the driving force behind the sales - the v8 enjoys a happy restful spot and can be purchased by anyone that wants it. I PRAY that the v6 Camaro is as popular with women as the mustang currently is or the new Camaro line might be very short-lived... __________________

01-23-2008, 03:26 PM	#85
VaporS197 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 35	I agree. It probably is a Chick car. And they aren't just driving V6s; GTs and Saleens I see around here usually have a woman driving them... For the most part, whenever I see a badass GT a little up the road, I don't even bother pulling up to see who's driving it because I know it will be a woman behind the wheel. Not that I think that's a bad thing, but it's definitely turning into a Chick car...

01-23-2008, 03:35 PM	#87
VaporS197 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 35	Right! A woman in a Mustang or Camaro is just hot sometimes...

01-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#88
Georgianne Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 227	2KO5GT, You mention 2008 cars and the percentage of male vs female ownership. I wonder if those numbers take into consideration the women who buys her (not soon enough ex-) husband HIS convertable? Still, I don't like the chick car thing. I prefer to think of all chevy camaro drivers as well informed consumers with exceptional taste.

01-28-2008, 02:15 PM	#89
Georgianne Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 227	2KO15GT, I also feel your pain as I also had a brief moment of defense when a 16 year old, learning how to drive a shift, slammed into me in an intersection. I missed being T-boned but still my truck was totaled.

02-06-2008, 08:31 PM	#98
camarocrazy28 Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Loves Park, IL Posts: 92	My wife LOVES the new Camaro, and I'm sure she would buy one, and she doesn't care if its a V-6 or a V-8!

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