[Interior] New Interior Photos of 2009 Chevy Camaro
01-26-2008, 07:22 PM
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Cry babies! Damn I sure hope you go buy a mustang if a torque gauge upsets you so much. Maybe you guys would happier if they put a gauge to monitor when you should change your tampon. These new pics make me feel a lot better except for one thing. The speedo is in 20mph increments. I hate that, my girlfriend's mini has that and it is a pain when you are trying to go 35, 45, ext. But I can't believe all of you are complaining about a torque gauge, I think it's a cool add on and cool way to fill a gap. Maybe you guys would be happy with a nice dependable and lame aveo. You can stop waiting and go buy that right now. Oh and if you go buy a mustang let me know how that's working out for you guys and a year and a half.
01-26-2008, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Chewbacca
However, I generally do not base my car buying decisions on whether or not they have fun things to watch on the dash.
Originally Posted by Chewbacca
But after seeing this torque gauge business, I found myself on Ford's website pricing a new Mustang. I can't believe I actually did that to tell the truth but it seems the writing is on the wall.
Just because you write an essay (for whatever reason, nobody actually cares.) doesn't mean any of it was smart or meaningful. You clearly had no intentions of buying this car if having a neat torque gauge is dooms day, therefor I seriously doubt GM gives half, one quarter, or especially 2 fuhks about you.
01-26-2008, 07:52 PM
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It's gimmicky. It's lame. It is obviously aimed at the poser crowd (Look at my torques yo!). It serves no purpose beyond impressing the easily impressed. My opinion of course but also shared by my gadget loving wife.
Congratulations. So does my wife's GTP. However, I generally do not base my car buying decisions on whether or not they have fun things to watch on the dash. In fact, I try to steer clear of such useless crap when possible.
Case in point - So exactly how much boost were you getting with your GTP? Oh right, it just an idiot light. Lights up some "fun to watch" segments when you're in the boost. No real value beyond your entertainment.
I do give a hearty thumbs up to the oil temp gauge though. Bravo. Seriously. I lament the fact it won't be there on the production car. This was after all just a test mule right?
What conclusions should we make? You mean the car isn't going to have the features we have seen? These are decoys? What?
What conclusions should we make? You mean the car isn't going to have the features we have seen? These are decoys? What?
Perhaps, just perhaps, some of us are a wee bit more discerning as consumers than you are. Ever think of that?
Maybe, just maybe, we pour our hard earned bucks into something that reflects just a bit of who we are and then we hang onto that purchase for many years. Obviously we would have to live with the things we don't like for a long time. Not everybody turns over cars at the rate you apparently do. How 'bout that one? Ever think of that?
Maybe, just maybe, we pour our hard earned bucks into something that reflects just a bit of who we are and then we hang onto that purchase for many years. Obviously we would have to live with the things we don't like for a long time. Not everybody turns over cars at the rate you apparently do. How 'bout that one? Ever think of that?
01-26-2008, 07:58 PM
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And despite your less than witty retort about GM caring about me, they should. In recent history I have purchased more than $100K of their products. My first car was a 1st gen '68 so I'm not automatically turned off by the "heritage" features of the new car. I bought my other Camaros brand new with no second thoughts going in.
Despite all that, this car is not a slam dunk purchase decision for me. They should worry about that, dontcha think?
Thanks for playing though.
01-26-2008, 08:05 PM
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What point are you trying to make?
I'm sorry all that terrible reading is a problem for you Mike got a camaro. I'll try to use smaller words and shorter sentences. Maybe you could follow along if the site had text balloons like your favorite comic book.
Couldn't be more wrong about that one Sparky. I had / have plans to buy two.
And despite your less than witty retort about GM caring about me, they should. In recent history I have purchased more than $100K of their products. My first car was a 1st gen '68 so I'm not automatically turned off by the "heritage" features of the new car. I bought my other Camaros brand new with no second thoughts going in.
Despite all that, this car is not a slam dunk purchase decision for me. They should worry about that, dontcha think?
Thanks for playing though.
I'm sorry all that terrible reading is a problem for you Mike got a camaro. I'll try to use smaller words and shorter sentences. Maybe you could follow along if the site had text balloons like your favorite comic book.
Couldn't be more wrong about that one Sparky. I had / have plans to buy two.
And despite your less than witty retort about GM caring about me, they should. In recent history I have purchased more than $100K of their products. My first car was a 1st gen '68 so I'm not automatically turned off by the "heritage" features of the new car. I bought my other Camaros brand new with no second thoughts going in.
Despite all that, this car is not a slam dunk purchase decision for me. They should worry about that, dontcha think?
Thanks for playing though.
01-26-2008, 08:11 PM
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Doesn't look any better than what we've seen before......
Torque gauge? Is this from the Honda Civic portion of the JC Whitney catalog?
The speedo and tach are exactly what I was NOT looking for as far as font readability and general look.
I suppose this will give me more time to save for the 6th gen, providing there is such an animal (I really do hope so!)
Torque gauge? Is this from the Honda Civic portion of the JC Whitney catalog?
The speedo and tach are exactly what I was NOT looking for as far as font readability and general look.
I suppose this will give me more time to save for the 6th gen, providing there is such an animal (I really do hope so!)
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01-26-2008, 08:16 PM
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If it bothers you, I'll try to use it less. I hope you can relate though, some of us here who like what they're seeing in the new Camaro, are definitely exasparated with those who aren't liking what they see but still hang around, seemingly, just to pee in the fire.
Nobody has ever told you that your opinion is wrong. Can you say the same?
Yes you can have fun in your car. If your idea of fun is cool little flashing lights, fine. That's not the norm though for an enthusiast. Maybe you need a Prius or some other hybrid. They have cool little displays.
Actually I've been looking for an older low mileage Metro to supplant my truck as an everyday driver. Oh wait... that was a jab that I'm not a true car guy. My bad... I guess I do need that little point making emoticon.
Little more than 20 years. I guess that means your cyber ***** is bigger than mine?
We're all so silly.No pardon necessary. You're well within your right to buy whatever whenever you want. My point was that not everyone can do that or wants to do that. I can afford new cars much more often than I actually buy them. It's just that I personally don't need to have the newest, shiniest thing on the block. That's just me. Different strokes and all.
Remember that different strokes thing the next time you become exasperated.
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01-26-2008, 08:17 PM
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I hate it. I dislike the stereo setup. The climate control looks terrible. The vents just dont look right.
I hate the speedo and tach area, looks horrible.
I like the gauge cluster in front of the shifter. Its kinda retro and interesting. Please god no Tq gauge. Id prefer, a water temp, oil pressure, voltage and some sort of fuel pressure. A vacuum gauge would be cool as well.
I hate the speedo and tach area, looks horrible.
I like the gauge cluster in front of the shifter. Its kinda retro and interesting. Please god no Tq gauge. Id prefer, a water temp, oil pressure, voltage and some sort of fuel pressure. A vacuum gauge would be cool as well.
01-26-2008, 08:18 PM
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Not a good way to start.
01-26-2008, 08:40 PM
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Yeah I gotta admit I agree..i haven't bought a new car now awaiting the arrival of the thing but it's hard to ride the new Camaro's boner when they keep doing stupid **** to it..I'm hoping the pre-po pictures just don't do it justice and it looks extremely similar to the concept.
