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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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The new camaro is awesome and would potentially be my 3rd camaro, plus I consider myself a Chevy Guy. However, after seeing the new Challenger, the camaro looks a little plain. The Challenger just looks like a true re-build of a past muscle car. Excuse me if you feel its a stupid thread.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I don't think its a stupid thread at all. Different cars for different people. I still would wait and see the car might grow on u. One of the uglyest things to me about the Camaro is the rear end. But I think I can look past it.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I agree that the Challenger is a bad *** looking car.
But it's basically a photocopy of the 1970. Too retro for me.

I like the retro/new design mix of the new Camaro, they combined it perfectly.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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That's the beauty of the Camaro it's not a modern replica of the old design. If i were into Mopars i a would most deffinately be getting a Challenger.
I grew up with chevy's and that's all i know for the most part. My entire family owns Chevy cars, SUV's, and trucks.
I would not however mind picking up a 03/04 Cobra somewhere down the line as a *****-out street car w/ a solid rear.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Same here, I'm all about Chevy but wouldn't mind having a Cobra as long as I can have my Camaro too. Hell, just cuz I like the Challenger doesn't mean I can afford it, I'll wait a few years and buy one that was leased, save a ton of money.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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I agree, even though the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang are sworn enemies, I wouldn't mind either of the latter two, as long as I had my Camaro first
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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challengers are going to be nice but i wouldve liked to see a more modern version and not an exact copy of an original.



im looking forward to seeing them next summer.
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I love the looks of the Challenger, but I'm gonna want the most bang for the buck. I can all but guarantee the new Camaro will be faster than the Challenger, especially with the Challenger's alledged 4000lb curb weight.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bad2000z
I love the looks of the Challenger, but I'm gonna want the most bang for the buck. I can all but guarantee the new Camaro will be faster than the Challenger, especially with the Challenger's alledged 4000lb curb weight.



You know the Camaro could be around the same weight.
Hopefully its aroud 3600 to 3800lbs. But who knows.
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Originally Posted by Heavy H.P.

You know the Camaro could be around the same weight.
Hopefully its aroud 3600 to 3800lbs. But who knows.
WTF?? The Camaro won't be anywhere near 4000lbs, the Challenger WILL.
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Originally Posted by bad2000z
WTF?? The Camaro won't be anywhere near 4000lbs, the Challenger WILL.

How do u know that? GM doesnt have **** that light accept the Vette which is lighter than 3600lbs. I hope the Camaro is 3500-3600lbs but I dont think it will. I dont expect it to be 4000lbs but I expext it to be heavier than the 4th gen.
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