11-14-2019, 06:34 AM | #1 |
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Poor Camaro
One only need get on the net or read numerous magazines to find out, all you will read and see are Mustangs and Challengers. It is like the Camaro is already dead and there is nothing to read about. In a way I guess they are right, there is nothing new about the Camaro and that is sad. It seems the press has already buried the poor Camaro before GM has it discontinued. I almost wish GM would just do the right thing and put it out of it's misery. It would not change a damn thing for me as I would still love mine and plan on keeping it. You almost have to ask yourself, why would GM allow this to happen in the press? It will only make it harder to sell going forward, no matter when they discontinue it. I will continue to be sad but, only until I get behind the wheel again and then who gives a s*** I got mine.
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11-14-2019, 06:58 AM | #2 |
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Judging from GM's activity in the past year, year and a half, I guess they decided not to pursue this battle any further and just try to go with their flow of boring indistinguishable SUV's, trucks and me-too electrification.
While not unexpected, this was one of my reasons to get a 6th gen while I still could, it does make me sad... I hope I'm wrong and they are hiding some big bang news up their sleeves, but then again, we already have gems on our hands and I for one will keep enjoying it.
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11-14-2019, 07:58 AM | #5 |
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I really don't understand the hate for the Camaro. Every single time I have mine out, people are breaking their necks to get a look at her. The comments are ALWAYS positive, even from a few Mustang guys at gas stations while filling her up. I can't even tell you how many times I've received a thumbs up from complete strangers while driving down the road. IMO, the Camaro is the most unique looking car in this segment. They scream sexy all while saying I'll kick your ass.
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11-14-2019, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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Ehh, I don't know.
I mean sure the Camaro is losing in sales and what not, and yeah that sucks, along with the looming rumor of its demise in a few more years. But it's difficult to complain about the Camaro not getting much press recently. There's nothing new. Challenger and Mustang have had some new stuff recently...Camaro has not. It's not like we didn't enjoy good 6th gen Camaro press for a long period there. Not GM's fault that Ford decided to release a ZL1 competitor 2 or 3 years later. At this point, I don't know what else they do for the 6th gen Camaro to keep the line fresh. Maybe a special drag pack Camaro SS? (something less than COPO) We've got everything else covered from your basic Camaro to top of the line fire breathing track killer.
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11-14-2019, 08:40 AM | #9 |
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I don't think we need to be all doom and gloom here. Listen I'm a huge fan of Camaro's and wish they would market the car better but we don't need to write it off just yet. The Corvette is moving into a different realm and there should still be an option for a sporty front engine RWD car that offers a manual. The Camaro needs to live on.
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11-14-2019, 08:46 AM | #11 |
What's next? The Blazer to NASCAR?
I watched a show where they are saying the Camaro body is tapped out for better aero. Mustang & Toy... Toyo... (I can't say it) are not. |
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I get that... to a point. If a more luxurious interior, better seating position, better visibility, etc. are desired, then one shouldn't be looking at this segment. It's a sports/muscle car not a family sedan. Expecting it to be more or something it is not isn't fair and doesn't make sense. I've driven lots of different vehicles in my time (51 years old), and I've loved all of them for different reasons. As with everything in life, there's always give and take. |
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11-14-2019, 09:56 AM | #14 |
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When they did the 2020 Refresh, they didn’t do anything to improve the car otherwise. When you refresh the car, add something that will draw attention to the car. That’s really their fault for even the 2019 Refresh, nothing was done performance wise to bring attention to the car. They have LT4 at their disposal, they have the new LT1 trim they could have taken a step further. They needed a second gen LT engine to improve performance and show something new. Kind of like how the LS1 evolved to the LS2, then LS3.
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