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OldScoolCamaro · 08-16-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by z28man2

I wonder how much GM paid jay leno to talk up this car. My guess is pretty much since Al & his team cut corners on all the camaro lines. GOT to save money somehow.

GM and Leno have a business history, it's win win for them both.

2cnd chance · 08-17-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

GM and Leno have a business history, it's win win for them both.

Yeah Jay gets a free Z/28 and GM gets the marketing.

z28man2 · 08-17-2013, 10:58 PM

[QUOTEYeah Jay gets a free Z/28 and GM gets the marketing. ][/QUOTE]

exactly!!

OldScoolCamaro · 08-18-2013, 10:17 PM

^..that ain't gonna happen, but, what I wish that will happen is that the Z/28 is 5K more over base price of the ZL1...we'll see soon...north of 56,5K was mentioned...

Diode Dynamics · 08-19-2013, 10:37 AM

I think he probably made such a point to tell us that the parts will be available at the dealers so we don't get angry when the car costs $70k

Nick C.

2cnd chance · 08-19-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I think he probably made such a point to tell us that the parts will be available at the dealers so we don't get angry when the car costs $70k

Nick C.

I think it's more due to the lack of availability of the car.

2001ragtop · 08-19-2013, 05:18 PM

LOL GM told LENO don't you DARE drop the clutch on this car and screw it up.

I would have said the same thing.

HE CAN DROP THE CLUTCH on his OWN CARS and burn the tires into shreds.

He thinks it is okay to do that to cars that aren't his.

That's why I think he is kind of low class.

I wondered if he even asks permission to trash out cars that aren't his.

It does not matter that he can buy another Z28.

GM probably uses that Z28 for display purposes and as a show car.

They do not feel like disassembling the rear end and installing NEW tires JUST so LENO can DRIVE THE CAR like a 15 year old.

YAY for GM. Someone FINALLY ASKED HIM to act NORMAL for one SINGLE TIME while driving a car.

Slapshot · 08-19-2013, 07:38 PM

The hate for Leno in this thread is quite sad. That guy does more for the car world than the bulk of the people on this forum combined. Might look into it a little before you bash the guy. Better yet maybe you should meet the man.

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LOWDOWN · 08-19-2013, 08:33 PM

Seems to me Leno is being confused with Jeremy Clarkson...

charlie46 · 08-19-2013, 09:42 PM

Jay Leno is a true car enthusiast , he loves American cars with a passion! In all his car reviews he never once put down an American car and he's always praised GM and Ford for producing great cars at a reasonable price. I believe he was the first to drive the Z28 because of his loyalty to the American car industry especially GM cars.

OldScoolCamaro · 08-19-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapshot

The hate for Leno in this thread is quite sad. That guy does more for the car world than the bulk of the people on this forum combined. Might look into it a little before you bash the guy. Better yet maybe you should meet the man.

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....agreed, Leno is a real car guy, a mechanic, and one who appreciates automobiles in all forms. Plus, he is a stand up guy <not to mention a stand up comedian>

camaro_1le · 08-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by San2cci

Glad to know you can order the Z/28 parts for the SS

Yeah this is an awesome point they made.

newmoon · 08-21-2013, 07:24 AM

Watching the video I got the feeling that Jay really wasn't all that impressed, maybe it was just me though.

LOWDOWN · 08-21-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

Watching the video I got the feeling that Jay really wasn't all that impressed, maybe it was just me though.

That was Jay's understated, controlled demeanour. He's not a keyed-up excitable guy when it comes to doing his auto-related videos. No cartwheels present...

08-18-2013, 10:17 PM	#144
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	^..that ain't gonna happen, but, what I wish that will happen is that the Z/28 is 5K more over base price of the ZL1...we'll see soon...north of 56,5K was mentioned... __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

08-19-2013, 10:37 AM	#145
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I think he probably made such a point to tell us that the parts will be available at the dealers so we don't get angry when the car costs $70k Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

08-19-2013, 05:18 PM	#147
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	OH MY GOD he did not rev to 7000 and drop the clutch at the end LOL GM told LENO don't you DARE drop the clutch on this car and screw it up. I would have said the same thing. HE CAN DROP THE CLUTCH on his OWN CARS and burn the tires into shreds. He thinks it is okay to do that to cars that aren't his. That's why I think he is kind of low class. I wondered if he even asks permission to trash out cars that aren't his. It does not matter that he can buy another Z28. GM probably uses that Z28 for display purposes and as a show car. They do not feel like disassembling the rear end and installing NEW tires JUST so LENO can DRIVE THE CAR like a 15 year old. YAY for GM. Someone FINALLY ASKED HIM to act NORMAL for one SINGLE TIME while driving a car.

08-21-2013, 07:24 AM	#153
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08-17-2013, 10:58 PM	#143
z28man2 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 193	[QUOTEYeah Jay gets a free Z/28 and GM gets the marketing. ][/QUOTE] exactly!!

08-19-2013, 07:38 PM	#148
Slapshot Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 167	The hate for Leno in this thread is quite sad. That guy does more for the car world than the bulk of the people on this forum combined. Might look into it a little before you bash the guy. Better yet maybe you should meet the man. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

08-19-2013, 08:33 PM	#149
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Seems to me Leno is being confused with Jeremy Clarkson...

08-19-2013, 09:42 PM	#150
charlie46 Drives: 2013 camaro 1le Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: staten island Posts: 451	Jay Leno is a true car enthusiast , he loves American cars with a passion! In all his car reviews he never once put down an American car and he's always praised GM and Ford for producing great cars at a reasonable price. I believe he was the first to drive the Z28 because of his loyalty to the American car industry especially GM cars.