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TheGhosty · 03-26-2013, 06:58 PM

I am defiantly not a fan, I was looking forward to something new and more parts. But hey maybe now I'll see a little more resale value because I got the style everyone wants. I do kind of scratch my head wondering how they could mess up such a good thing.

90503 · 03-26-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

Past customers are also repeat customers........sometime

Absolutely, I agree...and I'm sure they want that also...but as far as this forum and it's members' influence, the "enthusiasts" and/or "hard-core" enthusiasts, I believe count for a very small percentage of who they market these Camaros to...

spyderbuddy · 03-26-2013, 06:58 PM

Damn, whats up with that front end looks like a wannabe ZL1
and please lose that hood thingy, hex vents would have looked better.
and the rear end, could of went with the european tail lights.

SSCamaroZ28 · 03-26-2013, 06:59 PM

This reminds me of the mistake they made changing the 4th Gen front bumper from the LT1 to the LS1 style. That sunk sales even lower despite a superior engine. I think GM needs a new focus group or "disciples" for the Camaro, because this was just a stupid idea. Should have left it alone until the 6th Gen. Im officially concerned about the design of the 6th Gen now also.

Rhyder · 03-26-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I bet if we took a pole more than 60% of the people have changed something about one if not all of these,
Grille
Front bumper
Hood
Tail lights
Wheels

Seems like not many of us liked the original design enough to keep it stock.

This is my point, the items that are getting the most flack are items that are often changed anyways, to trash the car for items that are often changed or that are easily changed is going way overboard in my opinion.....

cadyshac · 03-26-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGhosty

I am defiantly not a fan, I was looking forward to something new and more parts. But hey maybe now I'll see a little more resale value because I got the style everyone wants. I do kind of scratch my head wondering how they could mess up such a good thing.

LOL, I am thinking the same thing!

sspolo · 03-26-2013, 07:02 PM

At least the hood thing (whatever is called) is functional! Unlike the mail sloth on the 10-13. I wonder if that hood thing will also only be a V8 thing?

Bad@ssCamaro · 03-26-2013, 07:03 PM

I seriously doubt that tomorrow's official unveiling will change the minds of those that dislike the changes in the car. The images seen on the video on the other thread and the pictures posted have enough detail to discern the essence of where Chevy is going with the camaro. It's obvious that it was too early to even of had a refresh yet as sales are still strong...until this reveal. If sales drop, then people will say that GM went ahead too early in changing the "face" of the hottest selling car for the last 3 years. Needless to say, I am disappointed with this refresh.

daveagogo1 · 03-26-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jkupa10

I was a little scared I would be tempted to trade in my 2012 for the refreshed version... no worries now. I'm more excited for the new CTS.

The back of thing might give the Camaro refresh a run for it's money. It doesn't match the rest of the car in any way. The design dept ran out of CTS funds 1/2 through the car and just decided to use the ATS rear.

90503 · 03-26-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSSpence

LOL - because the Ford Crown Vic was outselling it in 55, 56 and 57??? Could that be the reason?

wow, I think this redesign is just fine, I like the front and the rear of this car, and it was time for a change. I hope the next change (2016) includes serious weight loss.

Exactly!...I mentioned the same reasons you did earlier...There is more going on and more for GM to factor in, than just the negative comments they see here...

cadyshac · 03-26-2013, 07:07 PM

It's just history repeating itself all over again. 67-69 smokin' hot, 701/2-72 yea still very good, by 74 it was WTF???? and here we go again, I guess.

Angrybird 12 · 03-26-2013, 07:08 PM

Well we all know with the quick refresh the Malibu is getting again next year that Chevy will have no hesitation to changing anything that does not go over. But since the 6th Gen is baring delays to debute as a 2016 model they may just let it ride until then

Think of it this way, it may be a design study on the direction the 6th Gen was going and if it flops its not too late to change it.

BilJ · 03-26-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jkupa10

I was a little scared I would be tempted to trade in my 2012 for the refreshed version... no worries now. I'm more excited for the new CTS.

You nailed it brother. I've got a '09 CTS and can't wait to get my hands on a '14 CTS. Perfect timing for a trade.

KMPrenger · 03-26-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

That new CTS is killer!

You damn right. I love that car. I can even forgive the rear end which should have been a tad bit more aggressive, but really..that car freaking rocks.

03-26-2013, 06:58 PM	#43
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spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Damn, whats up with that front end looks like a wannabe ZL1 and please lose that hood thingy, hex vents would have looked better. and the rear end, could of went with the european tail lights. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

03-26-2013, 06:59 PM	#46
SSCamaroZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 97	This reminds me of the mistake they made changing the 4th Gen front bumper from the LT1 to the LS1 style. That sunk sales even lower despite a superior engine. I think GM needs a new focus group or "disciples" for the Camaro, because this was just a stupid idea. Should have left it alone until the 6th Gen. Im officially concerned about the design of the 6th Gen now also. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Black/Black 21,000 miles. #6944 of 7956. 1 of 1208 black manual coupes.

03-26-2013, 07:03 PM	#50
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	I seriously doubt that tomorrow's official unveiling will change the minds of those that dislike the changes in the car. The images seen on the video on the other thread and the pictures posted have enough detail to discern the essence of where Chevy is going with the camaro. It's obvious that it was too early to even of had a refresh yet as sales are still strong...until this reveal. If sales drop, then people will say that GM went ahead too early in changing the "face" of the hottest selling car for the last 3 years. Needless to say, I am disappointed with this refresh. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

03-26-2013, 07:08 PM	#54
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03-26-2013, 07:02 PM	#49
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	At least the hood thing (whatever is called) is functional! Unlike the mail sloth on the 10-13. I wonder if that hood thing will also only be a V8 thing?

03-26-2013, 07:07 PM	#53
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	It's just history repeating itself all over again. 67-69 smokin' hot, 701/2-72 yea still very good, by 74 it was WTF???? and here we go again, I guess.