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Need4Camaro · 05-29-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IOMCamaroSS

I think you need to move out of Commiefornia. Reading all your posts in various threads, you seem miserable.

To a degree he does kind of have a point. The cost of living is going up everywhere. Its definitely nothing close to California where you need a $300k salary to even consider owning a home, but in alot of metro's we are seeing the average cost of housing rising from the mid 200k to the low 300k mark while wages are not going up.

At the same token though, I heavily doubt that personal vehicle ownership will be phased out in only 20 years. I personally work pretty close with Waymo, Autonomous cars are still very limited in capability. For them to work properly, infrastructure surrounding them, including legal frameworks would have to be completely reconstructed, and thats not happening anytime soon.

cellsafemode · 05-29-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IOMCamaroSS

I think you need to move out of Commiefornia. Reading all your posts in various threads, you seem miserable.

every part of the country has their problems and complaints. Only lived here for 5 years and it's by far better than the north east ...and i'd never consider anywhere in the bible belt.

my pessimistic posts are more about car culture future in general looking bad.

ssmike · 05-29-2019, 03:19 PM

As I read these posts I’m getting more and more depressed! Lol! I’m glad I only have another 20 years or so on this planet. I’m also very grateful that I have been able to participate in the BEST era of automotive performance of all time! Huge HP, Performance, and amazing sports/muscle cars have made life a blast in the past 10 years for those of us that appreciate such things! The writing is on the wall folks! Enjoy them while you have them!

BMR Sales · 05-29-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldilocks01SS

There was a long period of time when foreign cars were simply better.

and some still are! There is a reason that GM & Ford are going away from small cars & sedans. Kia & Hyundai have come a long way, while Honda & Toyota aren't sitting around playing Checkers!

Neil350 · 05-29-2019, 03:34 PM

I see a continuation of co development of parts, the A10 transmission being a prime example. But an out right merger seems far fetched and an attention grab of a head line.

Wyzz Kydd · 05-29-2019, 04:14 PM

This may be the future for car enthusiasts.

https://youtu.be/FAvQSkK8Z8U

MackSteelPrivateEye · 05-29-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

as I said over on FB.. its MSN so it must be fake news.. lol.

Yep...FaKe NeWs....they print and concoct half assed news for clicks.

Silverado57 · 05-29-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Cool. They could call it AMC, merge the Mustang and Camaro, and call it a Javelin.

Number 3 · 05-29-2019, 07:42 PM

Considering the government tried to convince GM to take Chrysler in the bankruptcy, I guess anything is possible.

However there is no advantage until you eliminate redundancies. This merged company wouldn’t need a Camaro and a Mustang. It sure wouldn’t want to invest 3 Billion for a new GM pickup and then another 3 Billion for a Ford.

The resultant company would simply start slashing models to reduce costs.

Now 30 years from now when an EV powertrain eliminate one major differentiator and people are renting/sharing transportation, who knows.

*mlee* · 05-29-2019, 07:50 PM

Clickbait

HDRDTD · 05-29-2019, 08:37 PM

Not a chance in hell.

IOMike · 05-29-2019, 08:42 PM

I'm for it, I think. GM has the tech and R&D, Ford has proven to make more exciting products as a whole, better in touch with what consumers want. Could be a win.

enzia35 · 05-29-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ssrat

The Auto industry in this country was once the driving force of our economy.
Frankly, I think it a shame that imported cars are being purchased by American citizens.

Lol, it’s a global economy now. Is it bad if I buy a Tundra that was built here in Texas? How about a Hyundai built in Alabama? Or maybe a BMW built in South Carolina?

TheWiseWolf · 05-30-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldilocks01SS

Won't be long before every car sold is an electric, self driving crossover that can only be distinguished by a brand logo on the front or back. They will truly be "auto"mobilies and it's going to suck.

Self Driving is exceedingly progressing, Some key cities are already testing it out.

I believe in about 50 years from now the steering wheel will no longer be seen in a car.

Hell to take it even further, I believe we wont even own cars anymore but have free transport buses/cars to take us around.

05-29-2019, 03:34 PM	#33
Neil350 Drives: Nike Air Max Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: T E X A S Posts: 93	I see a continuation of co development of parts, the A10 transmission being a prime example. But an out right merger seems far fetched and an attention grab of a head line. __________________ '18 Camaro SS 1LE '93 T/A l 398" Gen 2 LT1 l 24X l M6 l 12 Bolt 3.90 l Full suspension l Fikses '89 T/A GTA 48K mile hard top L98 car 12 F150 5.0 Lariat Super Crew - Stock daily

05-29-2019, 07:42 PM	#37
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,170 View My Garage	Considering the government tried to convince GM to take Chrysler in the bankruptcy, I guess anything is possible. However there is no advantage until you eliminate redundancies. This merged company wouldn’t need a Camaro and a Mustang. It sure wouldn’t want to invest 3 Billion for a new GM pickup and then another 3 Billion for a Ford. The resultant company would simply start slashing models to reduce costs. Now 30 years from now when an EV powertrain eliminate one major differentiator and people are renting/sharing transportation, who knows. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-29-2019, 07:50 PM	#38
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	Clickbait __________________

05-29-2019, 03:19 PM	#31
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	As I read these posts I’m getting more and more depressed! Lol! I’m glad I only have another 20 years or so on this planet. I’m also very grateful that I have been able to participate in the BEST era of automotive performance of all time! Huge HP, Performance, and amazing sports/muscle cars have made life a blast in the past 10 years for those of us that appreciate such things! The writing is on the wall folks! Enjoy them while you have them!

05-29-2019, 04:14 PM	#34
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	This may be the future for car enthusiasts. https://youtu.be/FAvQSkK8Z8U

05-29-2019, 08:37 PM	#39
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Not a chance in hell.

05-29-2019, 08:42 PM	#40
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	I'm for it, I think. GM has the tech and R&D, Ford has proven to make more exciting products as a whole, better in touch with what consumers want. Could be a win.