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Ironheadspearo · 12-06-2010, 08:34 AM

I am hoping that the 6th gen camaro is the same look as 5th gen just a tad smaller and lighter..... but i wont hold my breath... I do plan to buy one though if it is even close to as cool as the 5th gen.

esperman · 12-06-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MG

If you think about it, some Camaro's turned out real funky looking, like those 3rd Gens and the first of the 4th Gens. Doesnt make 'em any less awsome.

never even considered owning a 3rd & 4th Gen, even when they new.

I think the 5th Gen will always look great, like the 1st & early 2nd Gen ones.

heRS · 12-06-2010, 08:48 AM

When I was a kid I thought my grampa's 58 Biscayne was the ugliest car in the universe. I'd give my husbands left nut to have that car back in our family today. Styles change, tastes change, but a classic is timeless.
This Camaro is a classic. I plan to leave it to my grandson and hope he can be smarter than I was.

DarkneSS · 12-06-2010, 08:53 AM

Its definitely a timeless car. Only thing I'm worried about is this crappy paint on the cars. I'd be willing to bet one of the number one issues on a collector's mind x number of years from now will be how chipped up is the paint.

2010SLVRBULIT · 12-06-2010, 08:55 AM

It was awesome in '06(concept), so it's already 4+ years..

DntWrryBeHappy21 · 12-06-2010, 09:02 AM

i think it will hold its own, it has a nice unique look to it..

and my 2000 audi a4 in my opinion still looks very nice despite its age....in fact i like its shape better than some of the new ones....to each their own =)

Rockslam · 12-06-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heRS

When I was a kid I thought my grampa's 58 Biscayne was the ugliest car in the universe. I'd give my husbands left nut to have that car back in our family today. Styles change, tastes change, but a classic is timeless.
This Camaro is a classic. I plan to leave it to my grandson and hope he can be smarter than I was.

Whoa whoa whoa , I can't imagine your husband would like that!

MaddogZ28 · 12-06-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MG

If you think about it, some Camaro's turned out real funky looking, like those 3rd Gens and the first of the 4th Gens. Doesnt make 'em any less awsome.

Funky looking?! I think 3rd gen camaros are some of the best looking cars on the road!

Interestingly, some cars do look better with age. When the 4th gen camaro came out, I thought they were boring and ugly. Now I think they are pretty sharp looking cars. So only time will tell with our 5th gen's.

greenrail · 12-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Consumers are a fickle lot. Much like a super model, tastes and perceptions change over time. It will be interesting to see what happens over time though.

The longevity of any given vehicles styling diminishes a lot over time. Think Lamborghini. Many of us thought that the Diablo was the cat's meow in its day. Now look at the Murcielago and Ghallardo.. They have relegated the Diablo to a secondary class in terms of contemporary styling tastes. And so it goes in the industry. I do so hope that the Fifth Gen Camaro holds up well in the light of its forebears.

Only time will tell. Regardless, I love mine. And that, for what it is worth, is what really counts.

tangorover · 12-06-2010, 01:13 PM

The Camaro is a unique design. For me what thats means nothing else will look better than it because nothing else will look like it. Ill give you and example. I love the design of the Lexus LS. But the Genesis essentially copied that car, I still love the LS but somehow the genesis (to me atleast) is an improvement.
I believe this wont happen to out camaros. Like the Challenger they will remain unique looking and age gracefully.

ffrcobra_65 · 12-06-2010, 01:38 PM

not just with time.....it's beautiful EVERY TIME

CamaroFreako · 12-06-2010, 01:40 PM

an example,

chain777 · 12-06-2010, 03:33 PM

Over exaggerated styling like the Camaro has doesn't usually stand the test of time well. Just look at the comments the car has been getting this year in reviews compared to last year. I think the most common adjective I've heard repeatedly describing the Camaro inside and out is "cartoonish". That doesn't bode well for a timeless design.

Rogey89 · 12-06-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

It better be, I have a 5 year loan.

Same!

12-06-2010, 08:34 AM	#15
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I am hoping that the 6th gen camaro is the same look as 5th gen just a tad smaller and lighter..... but i wont hold my breath... I do plan to buy one though if it is even close to as cool as the 5th gen. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

12-06-2010, 08:48 AM	#17
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	When I was a kid I thought my grampa's 58 Biscayne was the ugliest car in the universe. I'd give my husbands left nut to have that car back in our family today. Styles change, tastes change, but a classic is timeless. This Camaro is a classic. I plan to leave it to my grandson and hope he can be smarter than I was. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

12-06-2010, 09:02 AM	#20
DntWrryBeHappy21 Patiently Waiting... Drives: whatevers in the driveway atm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	i think it will hold its own, it has a nice unique look to it.. and my 2000 audi a4 in my opinion still looks very nice despite its age....in fact i like its shape better than some of the new ones....to each their own =) __________________ One day....

12-06-2010, 12:32 PM	#23
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Consumers are a fickle lot. Much like a super model, tastes and perceptions change over time. It will be interesting to see what happens over time though. The longevity of any given vehicles styling diminishes a lot over time. Think Lamborghini. Many of us thought that the Diablo was the cat's meow in its day. Now look at the Murcielago and Ghallardo.. They have relegated the Diablo to a secondary class in terms of contemporary styling tastes. And so it goes in the industry. I do so hope that the Fifth Gen Camaro holds up well in the light of its forebears. Only time will tell. Regardless, I love mine. And that, for what it is worth, is what really counts. __________________ 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.

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DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Its definitely a timeless car. Only thing I'm worried about is this crappy paint on the cars. I'd be willing to bet one of the number one issues on a collector's mind x number of years from now will be how chipped up is the paint.

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12-06-2010, 01:13 PM	#24
tangorover Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 469	The Camaro is a unique design. For me what thats means nothing else will look better than it because nothing else will look like it. Ill give you and example. I love the design of the Lexus LS. But the Genesis essentially copied that car, I still love the LS but somehow the genesis (to me atleast) is an improvement. I believe this wont happen to out camaros. Like the Challenger they will remain unique looking and age gracefully.

12-06-2010, 01:38 PM	#25
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12-06-2010, 01:40 PM	#26
CamaroFreako KMK Drives: Slow V6 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 497	an example,

12-06-2010, 03:33 PM	#27
chain777 Drives: Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Chicago,Illinois Posts: 560	Over exaggerated styling like the Camaro has doesn't usually stand the test of time well. Just look at the comments the car has been getting this year in reviews compared to last year. I think the most common adjective I've heard repeatedly describing the Camaro inside and out is "cartoonish". That doesn't bode well for a timeless design.