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picard2112 · 06-27-2010, 06:55 PM

I was a car show today enjoying all the classic cars. Afterwards I spent most of the day wondering what my 2010 will be like 30 years from now...then it dawned on me. This car is not necessarily a chick magnet....and yes I do get the occasional thumbs up from the middle aged or thirty something guy....but its the 8-10 year old boy who actually goes out of his way to tell me "nice car"....or yell across the street "I love your car".

Its these same kids that are going to want a fifth gen...just like they remembered as a kid, when they are in their 30s. This is motivation enough for me to keep my 5th Gen as pristine as can be for the next 30 years.

And the biggest victory for GM with these kids.....is that with the 5th Gen, they guaranteed that the Camaro brand will be successful far into the future.

just my 2 cents.

ChrisBlair · 06-27-2010, 06:57 PM

Hi from Boston

As a classic car owner for 21 years, I think a lot of it has to do with what you grew up with, too

Jacqs · 06-27-2010, 06:59 PM

I don't know if it's a chick magnet or not. I was afraid to drive mine home when I bought it so I made the guy I was seeing drive it... where in the 10 mile drive back, he got hit on TWICE in my car.

I will say it has more umph than the Mustang. Everyone compliments the Camaro (maybe because it's new) and everyone just looks over the Mustang.

68/2010 · 06-27-2010, 06:59 PM

Great thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!

DarkneSS · 06-27-2010, 07:00 PM

True observation, I can definitely see kids growing up remembering the car for sure. Those Transformers movies were the best advertising scheme for GM in the last decade.

spoone123 · 06-27-2010, 07:01 PM

tooooooooo many mustang that's why people don't care about them. only those who's mustang fans i guess.

Camaro Freak · 06-27-2010, 07:25 PM

My Grandson will have one. I have told him, mine is his when I am gone.

rawj7 · 06-27-2010, 07:33 PM

Agreed my neighborhood kids have done the same, it was the best compliment for me so far When one about the age of 7 stoped playing ball so he could come over and tell me how much he liked my car.

mikeSS · 06-27-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacqs

I don't know if it's a chick magnet or not. I was afraid to drive mine home when I bought it so I made the guy I was seeing drive it... where in the 10 mile drive back, he got hit on TWICE in my car.

I will say it has more umph than the Mustang. Everyone compliments the Camaro (maybe because it's new) and everyone just looks over the Mustang.

my sister would love a pink camaro.... i think shes getting a pink H3 lol

PatsSS · 06-27-2010, 07:50 PM

About ten kids stopped their pedal bikes and gave me thumbs up as i drove by. That's why i love this car, b/c i loved gen 1s when i was their age.

Darth_Emma · 06-27-2010, 07:56 PM

The most memorable moment I've had driving mine so far was when I was driving through a tiny little farm town. I was the only car at the red light as I waited for it to turn green. I young boy - he looked like he was about 7 years old - walked out of the corner store and saw my car. He froze. His jaw dropped and he stared at my car. He very slowly raised his hand and waved at me. I waved back and smiled. His eyes lit up and he had a huge grin on his face. You're right about kids loving this car.

shinzon · 06-27-2010, 09:28 PM

interesting but don't you think you should be listening to " The Trees " and Watching epsodes 74 and 75 The Best of Both Worlds ?

first one · 06-27-2010, 09:47 PM

Great observation!

2010-1SS-IBM · 06-27-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacqs

I don't know if it's a chick magnet or not. I was afraid to drive mine home when I bought it so I made the guy I was seeing drive it... where in the 10 mile drive back, he got hit on TWICE in my car..

Ha ha ha ha! I'm sorry, but that's just funny.

06-27-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
picard2112 picard2112 Drives: 2005 Tacoma/2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 121	This is why the 5th Gen will always be a classic I was a car show today enjoying all the classic cars. Afterwards I spent most of the day wondering what my 2010 will be like 30 years from now...then it dawned on me. This car is not necessarily a chick magnet....and yes I do get the occasional thumbs up from the middle aged or thirty something guy....but its the 8-10 year old boy who actually goes out of his way to tell me "nice car"....or yell across the street "I love your car". Its these same kids that are going to want a fifth gen...just like they remembered as a kid, when they are in their 30s. This is motivation enough for me to keep my 5th Gen as pristine as can be for the next 30 years. And the biggest victory for GM with these kids.....is that with the 5th Gen, they guaranteed that the Camaro brand will be successful far into the future. just my 2 cents.

06-27-2010, 06:57 PM	#2
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Hi from Boston As a classic car owner for 21 years, I think a lot of it has to do with what you grew up with, too __________________

06-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#3
Jacqs pinkcamaro.com for sale Drives: 2010 Pink Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missing California but in TN Posts: 161	I don't know if it's a chick magnet or not. I was afraid to drive mine home when I bought it so I made the guy I was seeing drive it... where in the 10 mile drive back, he got hit on TWICE in my car. I will say it has more umph than the Mustang. Everyone compliments the Camaro (maybe because it's new) and everyone just looks over the Mustang. __________________ http://pinkcamaro.com - Under construction http://www.myspace.com/jcsm

06-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#4
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 4,254 View My Garage	Great thinking!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

06-27-2010, 07:01 PM	#6
spoone123 Next is SS camaro..... Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, Rally yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC, Goldsboro Posts: 620	tooooooooo many mustang that's why people don't care about them. only those who's mustang fans i guess. __________________ Airraid CAI, Havoc Rims, Perreli tires, Remote start

06-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#5
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	True observation, I can definitely see kids growing up remembering the car for sure. Those Transformers movies were the best advertising scheme for GM in the last decade.

06-27-2010, 07:25 PM	#7
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	My Grandson will have one. I have told him, mine is his when I am gone. __________________

06-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#8
rawj7 U.S. ARMY Aviation Mech Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 353	Agreed my neighborhood kids have done the same, it was the best compliment for me so far When one about the age of 7 stoped playing ball so he could come over and tell me how much he liked my car. __________________ 2SS/RS W/White Hood strip, 6sM. To do before I Die. Dream car-check, ...

06-27-2010, 07:50 PM	#10
PatsSS Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 84	About ten kids stopped their pedal bikes and gave me thumbs up as i drove by. That's why i love this car, b/c i loved gen 1s when i was their age.

06-27-2010, 07:56 PM	#11
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The most memorable moment I've had driving mine so far was when I was driving through a tiny little farm town. I was the only car at the red light as I waited for it to turn green. I young boy - he looked like he was about 7 years old - walked out of the corner store and saw my car. He froze. His jaw dropped and he stared at my car. He very slowly raised his hand and waved at me. I waved back and smiled. His eyes lit up and he had a huge grin on his face. You're right about kids loving this car.

06-27-2010, 09:28 PM	#12
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	interesting but don't you think you should be listening to " The Trees " and Watching epsodes 74 and 75 The Best of Both Worlds ? __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

06-27-2010, 09:47 PM	#13
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Great observation! __________________

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