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Originally Posted by FINALLYSATISFIED
No offense Fbodfather, but they "have" to listen to us or atleast try to get as much feedback as possible. This is a technology age, furthermore the consumers are more interactive than before and reachable trough the likes of the Internet, forums, etc. That's why the Camaro brand has reached new heights and continues to. Our voices make an impact and always has. The younger generation needed to be addressed, so what better way than set up a marketing plan designed to get 1on1 with the consumer. Not to take credit away from you, you have done and mean alot to the brand and continue to. Without you it wouldn't have came to fruition but don't think we didnt helped that transformation. I've purchased 5, 5th Gens thus far and many others have bought, traded up, etc. The amount of traffic this site brings makes GM well aware of the following. You take that away then it will be quickly noticed.
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I agree that feedback would be welcome, but engineering a racecar requires new technology to be developed. It isn't a matter of packaging as much as it is a matter of engineering and corporate secrets that gives GM an edge in the performance market. They're not going to ask, "Is this engineered better?" It either is or it isn't better for suiting their goals. Those goals, while decided somewhat by customer input, are very well established in the auto industry by now.
Also, consider another advanced engineering firm that provides technology to customers without a lot of customer engagement: Apple. They are the leaders in keeping secrets, and yet loyal fans rush into stores for their products. A lot of us would like to see them produce different or additional products, but they're wildly successful without those products on the shelves.
GM, like Apple, spends millions, perhaps billions, on R&D and engineering the best they can build for thousands of Camaro buyers. We customers are impatient. We want instant gratification, but it won't change when the car is released or how long it takes to build one, much less test a fleet of camoflauged performance cars to ensure reliability in the worst possible conditions.
Lastly, there's been a big push for news lately with the new Mustang. GM has a full model year before the next Camaro, meaning that all this Mustang hype has time to fade. As GM enthusiasts, we want a quick slap to the Mustang crowd, but the Camaro team has more work to do before they'll be ready to deliver that blow. Be patient. It will be worthwhile.