Do you all "hate" Chevrolet? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rez333 · 03-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Now I get the history of it, but none of you say "Chevrolet will do this" or "Chevrolet will have the answer". It's all "GM decides this" and "GM will do this". You all make it sound like Chevrolet is just a meaningless badge and no-one is in charge of it - just some GM guy.

Audi afficianados don't say "VW will do this" and "VW will do that". And Alfa afficianados don't say "FIAT will do this" and "FIAT will do that". Heck, imagine Lamborghini fans saying "VW is doing a great job on the new Adventador!". It's like you're all ashamed of "Chevrolet". Even the very badge of Chevrolet on the steering wheel of the new ZL1 is enough to make many of you shudder.

Yes - I get that Chevrolet has no CEO, but Chevrolet does have a brand manager. You all treat him like he's a nobody who does nothing. I feel a part of car ownership is pride in the brand, and sometimes it is symbolic, but you should be proud enough of "Chevrolet" to at least mention it in conversation!!

Dznts · 03-03-2011, 04:39 PM

Ghost Rider · 03-03-2011, 04:40 PM

GM is easier to type than Chevrolet.

Coop 2010 · 03-03-2011, 04:42 PM

Could it be simply that it's easier to type GM ....

Just wondering.

DAM@ Ghost beat me to it.

Dznts · 03-03-2011, 04:42 PM

sprtplt · 03-03-2011, 04:43 PM

I do pretty much despise GM at this point. Please, Ford, build a Mustang that is not butt ugly.

CamaroSkooter · 03-03-2011, 04:48 PM

'Cause people have a hard time typing Chevrolet. It's a laziness thing

SSLarry · 03-03-2011, 04:57 PM

I'm the only one on this forum that doesn't blackout or otherwise alter the gold bowtie on the front grille. Is that good enough?

That said, I hate the logo on the ZL1 steering wheel.

Ghost1LE · 03-03-2011, 05:04 PM

I don't really see an issue. People want to type or represent GM there's nothing wrong with that, if anything it's supporting a wider range of vehicles rather than just Chevrolet. I definitely altered my bowtie, but that's because Black flows a lot better with my Black Car. I don't think anyone mistakes the bowtie for another brand it just matches the cars better when it's custom.

Tantalizer43 · 03-03-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rez333

I feel a part of car ownership is pride in the brand, and sometimes it is symbolic, but you should be proud enough of "Chevrolet" to at least mention it in conversation!!

Nice words, I like that!

Cam2011 · 03-03-2011, 05:06 PM

Hell yes I am proud of Chevrolet, so proud that in fact I have never had another brand of automobile register in my name. Chevy, and only Chevy.

Mr Twisty · 03-03-2011, 05:07 PM

Chevel.... Chevre.... chefer....

GM

VTXrider · 03-03-2011, 05:10 PM

GM as long pushed the one company concept, not long ago that they had the chiclets on all their cars. Most people know that Chevy is a GM car and associate GM as one company. In fact many of their brands have historically sold the same car with the difference being as fascia changes and engine and trim level.

I would bet most Audi and Lambo owners have no clue that VW owns Audi and Lambo and might not buy the car if they knew

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-03-2011, 05:11 PM

I admit I type GM a lot, but when somebody ask's about my Camaro I don't call it a GM Camaro- it's still a Chevrolet. And to be honest, it's the very first Chevrolet I've ever owned, but after having this car GM, I mean Chevrolet might have swayed me to the truck lineup as well.

Is it ok to call it a Chevy? That seems easier too.

03-03-2011, 04:36 PM	#1
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	Do you all "hate" Chevrolet? Now I get the history of it, but none of you say "Chevrolet will do this" or "Chevrolet will have the answer". It's all "GM decides this" and "GM will do this". You all make it sound like Chevrolet is just a meaningless badge and no-one is in charge of it - just some GM guy. Audi afficianados don't say "VW will do this" and "VW will do that". And Alfa afficianados don't say "FIAT will do this" and "FIAT will do that". Heck, imagine Lamborghini fans saying "VW is doing a great job on the new Adventador!". It's like you're all ashamed of "Chevrolet". Even the very badge of Chevrolet on the steering wheel of the new ZL1 is enough to make many of you shudder. Yes - I get that Chevrolet has no CEO, but Chevrolet does have a brand manager. You all treat him like he's a nobody who does nothing. I feel a part of car ownership is pride in the brand, and sometimes it is symbolic, but you should be proud enough of "Chevrolet" to at least mention it in conversation!!

03-03-2011, 04:40 PM	#3
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	GM is easier to type than Chevrolet. __________________ I dare you to challenge my BRUTE! http://ghost-rider-5.mybrute.com DELIVERED on August 25, 2009- 2010 2SS/RS, Yellow, A6, VIN # 34902 DELIVERED on September 9, 2009 -Custom Bumblebee Stripes and engine cover. DELIVERED on September 10, 2009 - Painted GFX

03-03-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	'Cause people have a hard time typing Chevrolet. It's a laziness thing __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

03-03-2011, 04:57 PM	#8
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	I'm the only one on this forum that doesn't blackout or otherwise alter the gold bowtie on the front grille. Is that good enough? That said, I hate the logo on the ZL1 steering wheel. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

03-03-2011, 05:04 PM	#9
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	I don't really see an issue. People want to type or represent GM there's nothing wrong with that, if anything it's supporting a wider range of vehicles rather than just Chevrolet. I definitely altered my bowtie, but that's because Black flows a lot better with my Black Car. I don't think anyone mistakes the bowtie for another brand it just matches the cars better when it's custom. __________________

03-03-2011, 04:39 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094

03-03-2011, 04:42 PM	#4
Coop 2010 Delivered 05/20/2009 Drives: Black 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 330	Could it be simply that it's easier to type GM .... Just wondering. DAM@ Ghost beat me to it.

03-03-2011, 04:43 PM	#6
sprtplt Drives: Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 322	I do pretty much despise GM at this point. Please, Ford, build a Mustang that is not butt ugly.

03-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#11
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Hell yes I am proud of Chevrolet, so proud that in fact I have never had another brand of automobile register in my name. Chevy, and only Chevy.

03-03-2011, 05:07 PM	#12
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Chevel.... Chevre.... chefer.... GM __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

03-03-2011, 05:10 PM	#13
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	GM as long pushed the one company concept, not long ago that they had the chiclets on all their cars. Most people know that Chevy is a GM car and associate GM as one company. In fact many of their brands have historically sold the same car with the difference being as fascia changes and engine and trim level. I would bet most Audi and Lambo owners have no clue that VW owns Audi and Lambo and might not buy the car if they knew __________________

03-03-2011, 05:11 PM	#14
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I admit I type GM a lot, but when somebody ask's about my Camaro I don't call it a GM Camaro- it's still a Chevrolet. And to be honest, it's the very first Chevrolet I've ever owned, but after having this car GM, I mean Chevrolet might have swayed me to the truck lineup as well. Is it ok to call it a Chevy? That seems easier too.

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