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Old 02-03-2006 | 09:07 AM
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I really didn't think it would be back, atleast for a while after the Camaro but here is the latest rumor courtesy of autospies.com........

Sources tell the Spies that big news could be coming out of GM very soon about the impending confirmation of the Camaro becoming a reality.

So what's new about that?

Not much, but that's not the scoop.

The Spies have learned when they do announce it will be built, they will also mention the return of the Firebird and Trans AM will not be far behind the Camaro.
Old 02-03-2006 | 09:08 AM
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Just what I have been waiting for... a Trans Am! Long live Pontiac!!!
Old 02-03-2006 | 09:10 AM
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I'll believe it when I see it. I can't see GM selling the Camaro, GTO, and Firebird on the same platform and making money at it.
Old 02-03-2006 | 09:57 AM
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I don't see it happening. I hope not, anyway...I like having the last of the breed
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Build it GM!!!!! Hell yeah, great possible news....
Old 02-03-2006 | 12:29 PM
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A long, long time ago GM used to sell a GTO, Firebird, and Camaro. I guess it did well until the gas crunch. What's that phrase? History repeats itself....
Old 02-03-2006 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
I'll believe it when I see it. I can't see GM selling the Camaro, GTO, and Firebird on the same platform and making money at it.
That's exactly the problem I see wih it. This news is great for Firebird lovers, but is it good for GM? We'll wait and see I guess.
Old 02-03-2006 | 03:26 PM
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Left lane is reporting the same thing
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/...ngside-camaro/

FIREBIRD

Sky/Solstice, ANY GM/GMC truck and so on all share the same platform it can be done.
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I would buy a Trans AM over a camaro

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It's possible , the GTO really hasn't had impressive sales numbers so maybe the'Bird will be back.The GTO is a great car but really hasn't grabbed the public's attention like the lone RWD V8 coupe in Pontiac's lineup should have.
Old 02-03-2006 | 10:06 PM
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I wonder where they would build it?
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same place as the camaro
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I would love for the T/A to come back.
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I want it to come back. I'll buy it when it comes out and use it as my daily driver, and make my WS6 my 25% street, 75% drag car.
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I see history repeating also, too many performance cars competing against each other. It would also cause poor sales figures for each of the cars and budget cut backs ect. GM needs to focus on competing against its competitors, not its self. I think the Camaro would have far out sold the Mustang in the past if it werent for four other performance cars in the GM line up. Im not at all saying we should only have the Camaro, just that the market isnt there for several performance cars like the 60s.
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I hope the BIG SHOTS at GM read this !!!

1. Come out swinging hard, DESTORY THE COMPITITION , offer ((( LS7)))

2. Let the buyer pick the options they want. EXAMPLE - If I want a
Trans am, DON'T force me to buy a Firebird if I DON'T want T-TOPS.

3. $$$$ Try to keep price REASONABLE.
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GM read this...Make an affordable camaro and only an affordable camaro. Compete with Ford and DC, not your friggin self...
Old 02-05-2006 | 01:17 AM
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The GTO will wiped out and the Firebird Trans Am is coming back with the Camaro!
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If GM does this they are retarded. Make a new performance Pontiac, a 3-Series competitor. This is so stupid. Why would you compete with yourself??? All sorts of money will be wasted on this duplication of efforts.
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Make it and don't go retro. Then I will be looking forward to the revival of the f-body


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