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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Does almost every computer rendered image of a would-be 5th gen firebird/ta look a little bit better than this camaro we are about to get???
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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No it's not just you, they do look good.
But they are just that, computer generated renderings.
Computer generated/photoshopped photos of females often look better than the average middle aged housewife as well but that still doesn't make them better in bed.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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i guess im not the only one that is not impressed with the new camaro..
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i guess im not the only one that is not impressed with the new camaro..
Well I am certainly VERY impressed by it, I just also happen to like the looks of some of these 'Pontiac version' photoshops.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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seriously, they need to use that chassis and at least make a g8 coupe - it really wouldn't be unrealistic
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No it's not just you, they do look good.
But they are just that, computer generated renderings.
Computer generated/photoshopped photos of females often look better than the average middle aged housewife as well but that still doesn't make them better in bed.
I'm gonna have to disagree with you a little on that. 1 the female thing isn't a totally legit comparison, and 2 you can't tell me with all the technology that GM possesses that they couldn't use some of those renderings to come up with a great looking pontiac brother. e.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I like most of the Pontiac renderings, but I don't think GM wants to create any extra competition for the Camaro. They don't need a repeat of the 4th gens (Camaro and Firebirds combined) getting out sold by the Mustang 2 to 1.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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i guess im not the only one that is not impressed with the new camaro..
I like to park mine when i get it next to your 99 ss
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Originally Posted by BADD *** VHO
I like to park mine when i get it next to your 99 ss
lol go for it
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