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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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LMAO!

I have a buddy that is VERY windy to say the least! Good guy, but constantly makes **** up. I guess he is trying to make me think he's cool or something, I dunno.

Anyhow, he called me this past weekend and said where he lives (Knoxville TN) the new Camaro is out running around

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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hmm K-town aint that far from me...
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Just in case you guys have gotten the wrong impression and think I BELIEVE him, I don't.....
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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lol. ask him what color and where at in ktown
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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It's entirely possible that there's a pre-production car roaming around there.

I don't know their schedule, so can't say for sure.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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My girlfriend saw one in town. It was pewter cruising next to a pewter challenger. I think it was headed to BG. There are out and about. Lots of sightings.


She kept calling me at work where we cant have cell phones(but I do.. like everyone else) She was freaking out. I thought she had been in a wreck or something
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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It was 3-4 weeks ago I seen 3 and a new Malibu SS cruising south 75 in Cincy crossing in to KY. 2 white and 1 black. I am guessing they were headed to Bowling Green or there abouts. They look better on the road than in any pic/mag/video I've seen. No pics, I had my new phone for like 2 days and couldn't figure out the camera quick enough.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Hmm, what happened to them being released to sell the first quarter of 09?

And even if you guys HAVE seen em, I still don't believe HIM. If you heard the **** he comes up with, you'd have doubts as well.
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I don't know if your friend saw one, but they have to be tested. Preproduction models have to be tested to make sure everything goes together properly on the assembly line. Also they are testing final touch ups before production begins. I know I saw a few C6 Vettes running around BG before they were released.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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I saw 2 of them in flagstaff az at a gas station last week. 2 guys who work for GM were driving them and wouldnt tell me why or where to lol.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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He saw the new challenger and thought it was a camaro.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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I saw a yellow New Camaro coming back from San Antonio this weekend on Hwy 35 headed toward Dallas. I drove beside and behind it for 15-20 miles and it was pretty sharp. It had a dealer plate on it. I would have followed it further, but my wife was busting my chops about going to eat dinner. It was rally yellow and just said Camaro on the side.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nsstech
He saw the new challenger and thought it was a camaro.
That what I'm thinking especially if he happens to say it was black or pumpkin orange.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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pics = truth
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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I saw one on the way into work today. I couldn't believe it that's why I came on here to see if anyone else has similar stories. No pic because he was going the other direction on I294 (Chicago) but it was a new camaro sure enough. Orange with twin black stripes, looked like the one I saw at the 2007 autoshow (the 2008 one was yellow).
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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starting to sound like the "BIGFOOT STORY".....
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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i live in knoxville and drive a delivery truck all day and i have not seen it. i would love to see a new camaro here, i probably would follow it around taking pictures
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Oh shure. There in the damalishon derby every year here in Mississippi.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nitsudls1
Oh shure. There in the damalishon derby every year here in Mississippi.


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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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The only thing I've seem down here are a couple of challengers, no Camaro though.
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