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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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i'm definately getting one, i'm gonna wait a year or two after they come out to see if they change anything like they did with the gto. i can't wait!!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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I fully intend to buy one, assuming it has at least a 6.0L with 400+hp. Not till 2010 though. I'll probably order one in late March or early April of '10.

I want it in silver to match my 4th gen. I will likely buy the top of the line model, whatever it's called.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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I want to order one exactly how I want it! Black, 6speed, leather, fully loaded, biggest motor option....ahhh I cant wait! But of course it wont be the first year model!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I was going to get one beacuse I am in love with the fifth gen, but..... I'm graduating around fall of 08 so I think I'm going for a TrailBlazer SS for a DD and I'm gonna wait out a Trans Am. If that doesn't happen I may get the camaro in 2010ish.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Gotta see what the finished product looks like. I've read that they are going to be very close in overall design to the show car, but maybe 1-1.5 inches narrower and 1-1.5 inches higher roofline. Also, the showcar has huge wheels on it that won't likely make production, and it looked extra cool with smoothed door handles, no wipers, mini side mirrors, etc. Go back and look what the showcar mustang looked like before it showed up as a production car. Not nearly as good looking. I'm big on interiors and I really hope GM delivers on a cool design with quality materials. If not, I'll keep driving my 4th gen.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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i won't be buying one in '09 (never buy 1st year) but probably soon thereafter. right now we're about to buy a charger and a z06... in 2010 or 2011, we'll probably trade the z06 for a new camaro and the charger for a challenger.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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I'm gonna wait a while, after my project TA and camaro is completed, First things first i need to start team
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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im no1 on the list in grand forks but if its over40k for the top of the line i am going to upgrade to the vette. i dont wanna spend that much money on a camaro when i could have a vette.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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I like it and love it! My wife just loves the new vert.

Can't wait to get final word on options but I might wait a year or 2 to buy one. Timing is wrong for me, hopefully we will be building our new house in 3 years with a 3 car garage.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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I would like to pick one up once its released. But is it going to be held as a "lets bid these off?!" ordeal like the GT500?
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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I am definately going to get one but Im going to wait til the second year and make sure they get everything worked out and make sure they dont come out with any better options.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I might. Still unknown, of course. Graduating this semester, moving to Georgia, getting married this coming winter. Might sell my Z28 for a down payment on a Fusion or similer for my fiance this fall/winter and I drive her Focus for a year or two while saving money to get either a Mustang or a new Camaro/GTO.

Will have to wait and see.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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I Gotta Test Drive It FIRST!!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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As soon we know what the official v8 options and pricing will be, I'll be getting one, hopefully in 2010... they should have the whole hover car thing figured out by then too. WOOT, hover Camaro!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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if it doesnt have 20 inch rims...most likey
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Yes we are getting one!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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I'll have to see the official engine options before I decide.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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from the looks of the vert, for me its a no brainer. going to wait to see if they offer different packages or whatever.
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