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MikesZ · 07-11-2009, 02:47 PM

Dude, my definition of " a brilliant plan " would be for GM to avoid mistakes to begin with. Building a Caprice is a mistake. They could use their resources in much better places/ways than that horrid POS. The CTS-Coupe, absolutely. The G8/rebadged as a Caprice. NO WAY!

stovt001 · 07-11-2009, 02:55 PM

You're not saying why it is a bad idea. Critically, the G8 is one of GM's most well received products behind maybe the CTS. Give it Chevy's marketing dollars and dealer network and the sales will be there. The car is basically developed, so minimal costs there. The CTS coupe is on its way too. So can you please tell me specifically why rebadging a well-designed, well built car is a mistake? And why you consider it a POS?

drivingincamaro · 07-11-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

I didn't want to believe this yesterday but wow....the confirming reports are piling up. I don't know what you all are talking about with the looks. The only real difference there is the removal of the cheesy, tacky hood scoops and that's what the G8 needed in the first place. If this really does happen, the combination of Zeta platform & V8 performance and the practicality and extra luxury from the V8 just might be enough to switch me from the Camaro. Maybe, just maybe... Either way, seeing that wonderful car in the more tasteful Chevy styling will be rewarding all by itself. They'd better ruin it with a lame faux hood scoop.

the hood scoops were the thing that I liked the most they werent like a Ricer Hood scopp but without the hood scoop it would look like just another Pontiac sedan

sabrescamaro · 07-11-2009, 03:54 PM

I want a new caprice SS. It doesn't sound like he's completely killing the Z28 to me.

MikesZ · 07-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Lutz is Nutz if he thinks a re-branded G8 will satisfy me while relegating an Icon like the Camaro to a turbo-garbage 4banger. I'll start looking at Fords!

*Milk 1027* · 07-11-2009, 04:05 PM

a G8 police car

binlow84 · 07-11-2009, 04:42 PM

This may show my ignorance of Chevy history but whenever I see the word "Caprice" I think the hideous, gray tank my grandparents had when I was younger.... IMO certain names should just be let go. Give the Chevy G8 a new name.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

You're not saying why it is a bad idea. Critically, the G8 is one of GM's most well received products behind maybe the CTS. Give it Chevy's marketing dollars and dealer network and the sales will be there. The car is basically developed, so minimal costs there. The CTS coupe is on its way too. So can you please tell me specifically why rebadging a well-designed, well built car is a mistake? And why you consider it a POS?

Well said.

You know, the problem with people on this site is that they don't realize that products like the Camaro can only come about if other products are successful. The G8 has already been proven to be a highly regarded vehicle of which sales are finally starting to pick up. People on this site, however, don't see that. All they want is their precious Z28 or their precious V8 engine, but what good are these wants if GM doesn't have the money to build them? If the Caprice is a success (which, with Chevy's marketing dollars and image, it should be), then GM will make a ton of profit off them and maybe can build a Z28.

Like I've always said, there are the "car guys" and then there are the "finance guys," and letting either one gain too much control will run GM into the ground.

Supermans · 07-11-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by binlow84

This may show my ignorance of Chevy history but whenever I see the word "Caprice" I think the hideous, gray tank my grandparents had when I was younger.... IMO certain names should just be let go. Give the Chevy G8 a new name.

Why not call it a Chevy G8?? It's not like people would nt know what it is...

PD123 · 07-11-2009, 04:44 PM

It may be a simple rebadge, but considering Pontiac doesn't EXIST anymore it's not like rebadging something like a Solstice as a Sky.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2009, 04:45 PM

I'm for just calling it what it is: a Commodore.

Chevrolet Commodore LS, Chevrolet Commodore LT, Chevrolet Commodore LTZ, Chevrolet Commodore SS, blah blah blah. Works.

UCF w00t · 07-11-2009, 04:49 PM

I think it would be better off as a Commodore as well. I can't comment for other people but when I hear "Caprice" I think "meh". Commodore is a much better name IMO and it fits the whole "C" name theme.

RetroDude · 07-11-2009, 04:50 PM

Old news to me... about the Caprice that is! I've known for a couple of years now that it would be returning back when rumours of a V8 Chevrolet Sedan would once again hit the showroom floors. The Impala was too great of a success as a front wheel drive car to risk going to rear wheel without having a proper front driver as well. The Caprice was only logical since it was always rear wheel and considered a step up to the Impala and Bel-Airs of the 80's. Now I will have something from Chevrolet to buy again!

Camaro SS ( 2010 ) and a ( 2012 ) Caprice Classic LTZ .. Sweet as it would be my 5th Caprice ... 1976, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1985 all were purchased used, now I can get one new !

Long live Chevrolet !

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1320junkie · 07-11-2009, 04:51 PM

As long as they don't call it a Corvette I'm cool....lmao

07-11-2009, 02:55 PM	#30
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	You're not saying why it is a bad idea. Critically, the G8 is one of GM's most well received products behind maybe the CTS. Give it Chevy's marketing dollars and dealer network and the sales will be there. The car is basically developed, so minimal costs there. The CTS coupe is on its way too. So can you please tell me specifically why rebadging a well-designed, well built car is a mistake? And why you consider it a POS? __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

07-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#34
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	a G8 police car __________________

07-11-2009, 04:44 PM	#38
PD123 Drives: Honda Civic EX '96 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 51 View My Garage	It may be a simple rebadge, but considering Pontiac doesn't EXIST anymore it's not like rebadging something like a Solstice as a Sky. __________________ Ordered Black 2LT/RS.

07-11-2009, 04:45 PM	#39
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'm for just calling it what it is: a Commodore. Chevrolet Commodore LS, Chevrolet Commodore LT, Chevrolet Commodore LTZ, Chevrolet Commodore SS, blah blah blah. Works. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-11-2009, 02:47 PM	#29
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,022	Dude, my definition of " a brilliant plan " would be for GM to avoid mistakes to begin with. Building a Caprice *is a mistake*. They could use their resources in much better places/ways than that horrid POS. The CTS-Coupe, absolutely. The G8/rebadged as a Caprice. NO WAY!

07-11-2009, 03:54 PM	#32
sabrescamaro Drives: TB SS and temporarily 2LTRS VR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 486	I want a new caprice SS. It doesn't sound like he's completely killing the Z28 to me.

07-11-2009, 04:42 PM	#35
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	This may show my ignorance of Chevy history but whenever I see the word "Caprice" I think the hideous, gray tank my grandparents had when I was younger.... IMO certain names should just be let go. Give the Chevy G8 a new name.

07-11-2009, 04:49 PM	#40
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	I think it would be better off as a Commodore as well. I can't comment for other people but when I hear "Caprice" I think "meh". Commodore is a much better name IMO and it fits the whole "C" name theme.

07-11-2009, 04:50 PM	#41
RetroDude Owner of VIN # 35278 Drives: IBM 2SS, A6, Leather & Sunroof Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Whitby Ontario, CANADA Posts: 649	Old news to me... about the Caprice that is! I've known for a couple of years now that it would be returning back when rumours of a V8 Chevrolet Sedan would once again hit the showroom floors. The Impala was too great of a success as a front wheel drive car to risk going to rear wheel without having a proper front driver as well. The Caprice was only logical since it was always rear wheel and considered a step up to the Impala and Bel-Airs of the 80's. Now I will have something from Chevrolet to buy again! Camaro SS ( 2010 ) and a ( 2012 ) Caprice Classic LTZ .. Sweet as it would be my 5th Caprice ... 1976, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1985 all were purchased used, now I can get one new ! Long live Chevrolet ! http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Caprice

07-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#42
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	As long as they don't call it a Corvette I'm cool....lmao