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Old 04-18-2006 | 10:20 AM
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Ill believe it when I can go to a dealer and buy one. Im not getting excited about anything until then.
Old 04-18-2006 | 10:53 AM
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I think it is smart to wait a year or 2 to see how they fair.
But if you plan on keeping a camaro for the next 30 years to drive ( which many people dont ), buying a first year car isnt a bad idea. I mean, just look at the 67 Camaro. The 6 Cylinders can pull over 30K now in ALL ORIGINAL form.
I didnt think it was possible, and an Original Z28 or SS, 67-71 are just skyrocketing in value.
Of course im not a collector, their just dust in the wind, so I say, Drive'em!

The New Camaro is a mix of both retro/and new styling.
I for one think it looks sick, and I havent even seen it in life yet. But maybe hopefully soon I will.
Old 04-18-2006 | 11:05 AM
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I'm just hoping they have an LS6 version.
Old 04-18-2006 | 11:22 AM
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I would like to see this thing have a solid axle and weigh in the neighborhood
of 3,400lbs. Too bad either of those wont' happen.
Old 04-18-2006 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX-ERROR
I'm just hoping they have an LS6 version.
WHAT?

And I'd rather see there be an option of a solid axle or IRS. I'm in favor of IRS, but I know you drag junkies would rather have a solid axle as opposed to us AutoX/Road racing guys.
Old 04-18-2006 | 04:37 PM
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Pretty sure the leaked photos(what photos..no one posted them here ) has IRS
They better make a sexy red color because I'd like one to match my LE
Old 04-18-2006 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by blk02bird
too bad its ugly as sin
agreed
Old 04-18-2006 | 04:56 PM
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I can't wait, I hope The SS will make a return, maybe with a LS7!!. That would be bad ***. I'm keeping all of my F-bodies, even if I have to go into debt to get one. I'm selling the 80 camaro, its just taking up space, but I'm keeping the 99 WS6 and the 79 T/A. I can't wait to see the look on the blue oval boys' face when I come rollin up in a LS7 powered SS.
Old 04-18-2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by blk02bird
too bad its ugly as sin
yes, the 98-02 Catfish was much better!
Old 04-18-2006 | 05:43 PM
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i also hope that they try to keep the interior of the concept.
Old 04-18-2006 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2
Nice, i know how long i have to save now. Any word on the release for the performance models/trim levels? Or did they simply confirm the GO for production?
Straight from the GM High Tech article: "Two engine configurations keep popping up with the word "Camaro": the 240-horse, 3.9 liter LZ8 V-6, and the 300-horse, 5.3 liter LH6 V-8. At this point, there is no word on other optional V-8 engines, but everyone knows that GM has the firepower to dust its rivals in the Ford and DC camps with 350- to 450-horse V-8 options."
Old 04-18-2006 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
yes, the 98-02 Catfish was much better!
No kidding, those were my thoughts... I hate the 98+ and I own one... I may get one, depending on the challenger... its the win....
Old 04-18-2006 | 08:16 PM
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damn it! i ruined the suprise for me cuss i know i'm going to get my mag tommorw....
Old 04-18-2006 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Caveman
Awsome!!! The GTO has 3 years left in my driveway.
Why do I always get my issue of GM Hightech in the mail after everyone else.
You just discovered fire yesterday, you can't even read yet!!!!
Old 04-18-2006 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tudds
Pretty sure the leaked photos(what photos..no one posted them here ) has IRS
They better make a sexy red color because I'd like one to match my LE
Pretty sure those photos aren't leaked. They do have the concept on display, and anyone who looks can see the IRS. Not to mention GM has declared many times that it would have IRS...
Originally Posted by unit213
I would like to see this thing have a solid axle and weigh in the neighborhood
of 3,400lbs. Too bad either of those wont' happen.
We don't know about the weight yet, unless I missed something recently. Looking at it in person, I could see it being 3400-3500 in production form.
Old 04-18-2006 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
It's always a guy in a bone stock car that makes a retarded comment like that.

I'm curious to see what MSRP will be along with a few other things.
I should be ready for another car by then. It would be nice to get back
into the LSx game.
First info i read was 25-31k. They are going to try to match the Mustangs price. Something the LS1 cars couldnt do. IMO they were worth the price,but the Avg. person would buy a mustang to save a few K's. I wish there were more of US in the world..Gearheads,racers,speed freaks....
Old 04-18-2006 | 11:56 PM
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If they bring back the firebird or Trans Am I'll buy one .But thats the only way, I'm a Trans Am guy. Pretty sure I'm not alone on this
Old 04-19-2006 | 12:06 AM
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pritty sweet!
Old 04-19-2006 | 12:19 AM
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i wish they would bring back the t/a with the retro style and the big gold bird on the hood... something badass like that... but im happy at least the camaro is coming back
Old 04-19-2006 | 01:45 AM
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i would hope they would use the solid axle, not only would it be a cost saving measure(which would hopefully keep the V8 in the mid-20s) but when will GM learn people who buy these cars GENERALLY want STRAIGHT LINE performance...

You don't beat the solid axle in the 1320...

If this car is to suceed it had BETTER be in the price range of a GT mustang, I'm sorry but people are not going to pay $35k for a coupe V8 sports car that doesn't have "vette" or "cobra" in its name, it will fall into the GTOs fate...

Those who want it can't afford it, those who can afford it don't want it...


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