What "Special Edition" Camaro would you like GM to build?
12-20-2006, 02:44 PM
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I realize these were dealer cars but they are some of the most coveted Camaros ever made... So why not strike a deal with the dealerships (Or whomever holds naming rights )where you could bring out a "Yenko Camaro" or a "Nikey" or even my Favorite the "Baldwin Motion" cars...
Talk about special editions! I can see some of them pulling in higher purchase orders than the above suggestions...
If the Factory doesn't make these I'm sure (As we saw with the 4th) that there will be some cars made again from people like Berger and the likes but it would be easier and nicer for a guy like myself to order them from my local dealership...
Talk about special editions! I can see some of them pulling in higher purchase orders than the above suggestions...
If the Factory doesn't make these I'm sure (As we saw with the 4th) that there will be some cars made again from people like Berger and the likes but it would be easier and nicer for a guy like myself to order them from my local dealership...
12-20-2006, 04:45 PM
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I like special models alot but honestly guys, Camaro doesnt really have a huge history of factory special models like the Mustang does. Mustangs that have Boss, Mach 1, Bullitt written on the side of them have history in the Mustang lineup. Hence why Fords making money off them today (or soon will be). While Camaro:
ZL1-wasnt a Camaro specific model designation, that belongs to Z28.
IROC-too much money for the sponsorship and really were JUST Z28's.
Berlinetta-forget about it
Type LT-
I think we'll be fine with a well done lineup with the base model, SS, and Z/28.
12-20-2006, 04:57 PM
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Ditto.
It seems to me that most of the people that want the $40K+ super Camaro to be called "SS" aren't even going to be the ones buying it. While those of us over 40 with a disposable income want the Z06-like Camaro to be called "Z28". Quiet frankly if you aren't willing to dump $45-50K+ on the ultimate Camaro, you shouldn't be allowed to discuss what its called.
It seems to me that most of the people that want the $40K+ super Camaro to be called "SS" aren't even going to be the ones buying it. While those of us over 40 with a disposable income want the Z06-like Camaro to be called "Z28". Quiet frankly if you aren't willing to dump $45-50K+ on the ultimate Camaro, you shouldn't be allowed to discuss what its called.
). And though I'm not "over 40" yet, I'll be turning 40 in late January, and I WILL be "over 40" when it comes out. Can I join the discussion now? 
I guess I'm in the minority of "real" potential buyers, as it doesn't really matter to me what the "top" Camaro is.
............and ditto on the LT=
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12-20-2006, 06:42 PM
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I should say here that I could afford the car, but Im looking for a house or apartment. Right now Im trying to figure out how I could afford that and a diet of dog food. It wont be practical for me for a while and I may end up with a used 5th gen but that doesnt make me less of a fan.
12-22-2006, 12:00 AM
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Ditto.
It seems to me that most of the people that want the $40K+ super Camaro to be called "SS" aren't even going to be the ones buying it. While those of us over 40 with a disposable income want the Z06-like Camaro to be called "Z28". Quiet frankly if you aren't willing to dump $45-50K+ on the ultimate Camaro, you shouldn't be allowed to discuss what its called.
It seems to me that most of the people that want the $40K+ super Camaro to be called "SS" aren't even going to be the ones buying it. While those of us over 40 with a disposable income want the Z06-like Camaro to be called "Z28". Quiet frankly if you aren't willing to dump $45-50K+ on the ultimate Camaro, you shouldn't be allowed to discuss what its called.
I say GM should scrap both designations and go with something new for the top dog. The car won't be a central office production order so that designation doesn't fit. The ZL-1, while a cool name doesn't really fit since any top model car isn't going to be limited to 69 units. Z/28's were more performance minded but honestly a Z-28 designation to me seems to not to fit a car that is to be a low production top performance model.
I say they come up with a new name or designation. People who will buy this car won't care what it is called. I know because I am one of them. I couldn't care less what they call it. The name doesn't matter...names aren't what strike fear in the hearts of other people it is what is under the hood that matters. To be real honest they could call the thing the fluffy puff camaro and if it beat the hell out of every current muscle car and most exotics, people would buy the thing just the same.
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12-22-2006, 01:43 PM
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02-05-2007, 09:18 AM
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Why????
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
02-05-2007, 09:51 AM
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Why????
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
Will the"fluffy puff" have the focus that comes from decades of unforgiving competition, (and championships) in the crucible of road racing?
Will the "fluffy puff" have decades of brand equity?
Should the "fluffy puff" get the good brakes/bushings/shocks, or doesn't it matter?
In fact, what will be your reference point in developing the "fluffy puff" package?
How will you market the "fluffy puff"?
And it's not like getting an A&F shirt for $40 and an Old Navy shirt for $15, it's more like getting them both for the same price. Unless you are saying that a "fluffy puff" could be EXACTLY like a Z/28 but for 1/3 the price.
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02-05-2007, 11:02 AM
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All that being said I want the baddest Mther Fer GM has to offer. I want GT-500's dodging off the roads to hide from me and I want Challenger drivers to soil themselves in their own excrement when I pull up and rev. If that car turns out to be the Z/28 so be it, if it turns out to be a COPO just as well...I don't care what it is called so long as when I crank it up people and cars alink tremble like a child about to receive a harsh spanking.
I'm in my mid 30's, and I can/will be able to afford a 45k-50k "Z06" Camaro. I don't necessarily want one. I want the biggest motor with minimal options and a tight suspension for about $35k.
I just want to finish off a 12 or 14 hour day by rolling the windows down and listening to the pipes rumble as I cruise home. I want to know that on a Friday night, with some of my kids in the car, unless my opponent spent about $100k I'd have his *** from a roll.
02-05-2007, 06:20 PM
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Why????
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
It's just a name. I have never really gotten that argument. To me its no different than paying $40 for a t shirt from A&F when you can buy a $15 t shirt of the same quality from Old Navy. You are only paying for the name. That doesn't make sense one bit. Now that I am in a position to buy a new Camaro I would gladly take the fluffy puff Camaro just as I would take a Z/28. I don't care what they call it just build it.
Well, what would be the "fluffy puff's" misson statement?
Will the"fluffy puff" have the focus that comes from decades of unforgiving competition, (and championships) in the crucible of road racing?
Will the "fluffy puff" have decades of brand equity?
Should the "fluffy puff" get the good brakes/bushings/shocks, or doesn't it matter?
In fact, what will be your reference point in developing the "fluffy puff" package?
How will you market the "fluffy puff"?
And it's not like getting an A&F shirt for $40 and an Old Navy shirt for $15, it's more like getting them both for the same price. Unless you are saying that a "fluffy puff" could be EXACTLY like a Z/28 but for 1/3 the price.
Will the"fluffy puff" have the focus that comes from decades of unforgiving competition, (and championships) in the crucible of road racing?
Will the "fluffy puff" have decades of brand equity?
Should the "fluffy puff" get the good brakes/bushings/shocks, or doesn't it matter?
In fact, what will be your reference point in developing the "fluffy puff" package?
How will you market the "fluffy puff"?
And it's not like getting an A&F shirt for $40 and an Old Navy shirt for $15, it's more like getting them both for the same price. Unless you are saying that a "fluffy puff" could be EXACTLY like a Z/28 but for 1/3 the price.
