What's your deal breaker? - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chevys · 01-13-2008, 06:04 AM

Ill say again. Price price price. Gouging stealers can go to hell! Its all ABOUT price.

Grape Ape · 01-13-2008, 08:51 AM

Too garish.

I occasionally see a 1st gen Camaro rag top parked at work and I think would be happy to drive that if it had the reliabilty and convieniences of a new car. Even with the stripes, it has classy lines and makes me think their is a guy with good taste who like old cars.

Last week I saw 08 BOSS Mustang last week that was dripping with stickers, badges, fake vents and assorted junk. I wouldn't know whether to grow a mullet or buy a clown nose if it were mine.

I already expect to catch a little grief from my friends, family & co-workers for buying a Camaro, especially since I did have a mullet (briefly) in jr. high. So if I can't get a Camaro that has a reasonably dignified retro/modern sport coupe vibe then I will have to start looking at the imports.

EllwynX · 01-13-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grape Ape

I already expect to catch a little grief from my friends, family & co-workers for buying a Camaro, especially since I did have a mullet (briefly) in jr. high.

Don't feel bad. I did too. Late HS and a few years after HS.

What can I say, it was a popular style back then. LOL And it wasn't TOO bad, not overly long in the back. Just longer in back than on top.

*DGthe3* · 06-23-2008, 12:23 AM

There have been a lot of new members in the last few months, and a lot of new pictures, and soon we will have some concrete info. So I'm reviving this thread from the dead.

Srixon · 06-23-2008, 12:43 AM

If they dont offer cloth interior with the SS. i like my skin to breathe...

jk.

Deal breaker.. uhmm.. if they ake the new headlights UTTERLY shitty. forgive the french.

I dont think gas mileage will do anything.. i drive a '77 Burban.. were for gas! muahaha 8 mpg!

09'Z28 · 06-23-2008, 12:50 AM

^well damn even an H1 would be an improvement for you but the nice thing about headlights is that even if people don't like the production ones i'm sure some company will make concept style headlights

Congoman775 · 06-23-2008, 01:02 AM

INTERIOR.

for me, its that important.

BBfan24 · 06-23-2008, 02:08 AM

1) cost. biggest issue right there

2) color. but then again, this car looks great in all the colors i've seen on pre-pros

3) interior. i love the interior, don't get me wrong. it's just the seats. if leather is standard then i can't do it. i live in hawaii so sticking to the seats can become a problem

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 06-23-2008, 08:07 AM

1. Price - while we are assured that it will be priced competitively with Mustangs, I'm afraid the dealers are going to go apes**t with markups.

2. Power - My '05 GTO is rated (on paper, not dyno) at 400 hp. Wouldn't want to pay more for a car with less power, wouldn't make much sense. Generally newer cars have MORE power... GM making the base V8 Camaro less powerful than the LS2 GTOs would be a nonsensical move to me. But as long as they have the LS3 OR something equal or better no worries.

z28collection · 06-23-2008, 09:59 AM

the only thing that would cause me not to buy would be the dealer trying to get 8 - 10000 more dollars over msrp. if they do that im gonna buy a 69 camaro.

ToneyTone · 06-23-2008, 01:21 PM

Weight issues would be a huge let down for me since the performance of the car would be affected.

theholycow · 06-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Cost and option availability -- I want cloth interior, limited slip, 6 speed manual, sunroof/t-tops/any kind of opening roof, and pretty much nothing else, with the DI V6; and it's going to have to be cheap. There's no way that list, or even the base model with no options, is going to be cheap enough unless I start making some more money. :(

Interior layout -- No matter how much I love the car, if my elbows are at the wrong height or my knees are knocking against the console, I'm going to be miserable in it.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-23-2008, 03:23 PM

deal breaker. . .that don't make the car.

Chevyrocker · 06-23-2008, 03:48 PM

reading through this thread, a lot of you are very picky...I don't want to quote anyone, but damn...settle down folks...will the car be fast? YES! will the top dog be expensive? YES! will a sunroof and other toys be optional? ABSOLUTELY! everyone please keep in mind that GM is getting better at offering what the public wants. I don't believe leather will be standard in anything but the SS's and Z28's. We have greatly improved our cloth interiors to not have the "tiger stripe" look anymore.

As far as a deal breaker goes...I can't think of anything...teh car seems to be everything I want/need.

06-23-2008, 12:23 AM	#88
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06-23-2008, 12:50 AM	#90
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	^well damn even an H1 would be an improvement for you but the nice thing about headlights is that even if people don't like the production ones i'm sure some company will make concept style headlights __________________

06-23-2008, 02:08 AM	#92
BBfan24 Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 359	1) cost. biggest issue right there 2) color. but then again, this car looks great in all the colors i've seen on pre-pros 3) interior. i love the interior, don't get me wrong. it's just the seats. if leather is standard then i can't do it. i live in hawaii so sticking to the seats can become a problem __________________ VIN # 11879, 1SS/RS, born 5/22/2009.

06-23-2008, 08:07 AM	#93
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	1. Price - while we are assured that it will be priced competitively with Mustangs, I'm afraid the dealers are going to go apes**t with markups. 2. Power - My '05 GTO is rated (on paper, not dyno) at 400 hp. Wouldn't want to pay more for a car with less power, wouldn't make much sense. Generally newer cars have MORE power... GM making the base V8 Camaro less powerful than the LS2 GTOs would be a nonsensical move to me. But as long as they have the LS3 OR something equal or better no worries. __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

06-23-2008, 09:59 AM	#94
z28collection waiting for 5th gen Drives: 99 z28 6 speed, 81 z28 auto Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chapin s.c. Posts: 195	deal breaker the only thing that would cause me not to buy would be the dealer trying to get 8 - 10000 more dollars over msrp. if they do that im gonna buy a 69 camaro. __________________ speed kills-drive a ford and live forever http://www.myspace.com/ashleyjfowlkes

01-13-2008, 06:04 AM	#85
chevys Drives: 03 Mach 1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 86	Ill say again. Price price price. Gouging stealers can go to hell! Its all ABOUT price.

01-13-2008, 08:51 AM	#86
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	Too garish. I occasionally see a 1st gen Camaro rag top parked at work and I think would be happy to drive that if it had the reliabilty and convieniences of a new car. Even with the stripes, it has classy lines and makes me think their is a guy with good taste who like old cars. Last week I saw 08 BOSS Mustang last week that was dripping with stickers, badges, fake vents and assorted junk. I wouldn't know whether to grow a mullet or buy a clown nose if it were mine. I already expect to catch a little grief from my friends, family & co-workers for buying a Camaro, especially since I did have a mullet (briefly) in jr. high. So if I can't get a Camaro that has a reasonably dignified retro/modern sport coupe vibe then I will have to start looking at the imports.

06-23-2008, 12:43 AM	#89
Srixon Drives: '77 Suburban Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 13	If they dont offer cloth interior with the SS. i like my skin to breathe... jk. Deal breaker.. uhmm.. if they ake the new headlights UTTERLY shitty. forgive the french. I dont think gas mileage will do anything.. i drive a '77 Burban.. were for gas! muahaha 8 mpg!

06-23-2008, 01:02 AM	#91
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	INTERIOR. for me, its that important.

06-23-2008, 01:21 PM	#95
ToneyTone Drives: 07' Sunburst Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 83	Weight issues would be a huge let down for me since the performance of the car would be affected.

06-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#98
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	reading through this thread, a lot of you are very picky...I don't want to quote anyone, but damn...settle down folks...will the car be fast? YES! will the top dog be expensive? YES! will a sunroof and other toys be optional? ABSOLUTELY! everyone please keep in mind that GM is getting better at offering what the public wants. I don't believe leather will be standard in anything but the SS's and Z28's. We have greatly improved our cloth interiors to not have the "tiger stripe" look anymore. As far as a deal breaker goes...I can't think of anything...teh car seems to be everything I want/need.