Zeta platform a one hit wonder under the new Camaro?

[Mr. Wyndham]

merged.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

There are many theories floating around right now as to what the new Global RWD platform will be based off of. It might be a newer, lighter, smaller Zeta. Or it could be a totally fresh, new platform. But in either event; it will be designed to be a Global platform. And that means superior quality and adaptability for a good value in terms of development $$$. It'll be used across a variety of Brands, and cars...thus spreading costs. Exaclty how Zeta is being used now, in fact. Because of this, when the Camaro gets it's platform swapped, I wouldn't expect any price hikes beyond the normal Model Year refresh increases. But that's just my opinion. -- from the above article, it can be assumed that none of this will happen for a good 5+ years.

I'm not worried. Making a global platform that better suits GM's needs reduces costs, improves quality, and gives us what we want. None of us are crying that the F-body isn't underpinning the 2010 Camaro, so I doubt that we'll be crying that the Zeta isn't underpinning the 2020 Camaro.

[stovt001]

My only concern is that there are only so many Greek letters. What is the next ancient language to move on to? I think Mr. Tolkien's estate might be of some use to us...

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by stovt001

My only concern is that there are only so many Greek letters. What is the next ancient language to move on to? I think Mr. Tolkien's estate might be of some use to us...

look how long it took GM to go through the English alphabet

[stovt001]

Yeah well it can't hurt to start planning for the future. Shoot, they use letters from Tolkien's languages, they'll have the nerd market cornered.

[a6pk2go]

So do you guys think this may be a good year to go ahead and get the SS with the beefed up rear end or will they make one just as good or better?


I've been telling my wife I may need to order the 2SS RS because this is the last year for this really nice rear end set up and I may need to go ahead and do an upgrade. My biggest thing is $3-5K more and having to get premium gas which may go up plus the insurance factor which shouldn't go up that much because I'm 52 have a good driving record with no wrecks or tickets in years. I can really get by with the V6 because my Buick has a 3.8 in it and has plenty of power but of course doesn't weight as much as this new Camaro.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by a6pk2go

So do you guys think this may be a good year to go ahead and get the SS with the beefed up rear end or will they make one just as good or better?

What beefed up rear?

[Muscle Master]

So if this is the last platform for awhile, then how long are they planning on selling the G8, and the Camaro.....last I heard the G8 is not selling very well....and the camaro will sell like hotcakes....

I seen like 4 G8 GT's in Philly....not V6's

[Tal]

They'll just have a more targeted platform(s) instead of alpha, which had some very broad goals. One platform going from Solstice to CTS seems like quite a stretch to me.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

So if this is the last platform for awhile, then how long are they planning on selling the G8, and the Camaro.....last I heard the G8 is not selling very well....and the camaro will sell like hotcakes....

I seen like 4 G8 GT's in Philly....not V6's

Considering the Investment put into the G8 (minimal; similar to the GTO), it's selling very well given the current climate of the industry. I remember a recent quote from someone at GM/Pontiac. He used the word "pleased" when describing the G8 sales situation. And it's supposed to last for at least another 5 years, iirc.

[stovt001]

Yup, at least the only costs associated with the G8 are slapping new badges on, shipping it over, and currency exchange. In exchange they utilize plant capacity a little more. Not a bad business case, and selling only a few isn't a real telling indicator in this environment. How sales look in 2010 is probably more important.

[Tal]

I know this is out of left field but am I crazy for thinking the G8 would look better as a Buick? Pontiac design's split grille obsession just isn't working IMO.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by Tal

I know this is out of left field but am I crazy for thinking the G8 would look better as a Buick? Pontiac design's split grille obsession just isn't working IMO.

I'd love to see a muscular Buick. The G8 would make a really good transition.

[stovt001]

I've been saying for a while (starting when it looked like Pontiac would be axed) that the G8 would make a great replacement for the Lucerne, and should be called the Invicta. It is pretty upscale, and can be considered the family man's Camaro, which could fit the Buick brand well. I'm all for it.