5th Generation retread
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by rgenzmer
It's Mr. Coot to you, whipper snapper. Hey, I'd be a happy guy if they just got rid of:
1) Front Wheel drive
2) Automatic Trans
3) Anything less than a V8
4) Everyone in politics under the age of 40
5) Reality TV
6) UnReality TV
7) TV (except for Speed Channel and the show "Pinks")
1) Front Wheel drive
2) Automatic Trans
3) Anything less than a V8
4) Everyone in politics under the age of 40
5) Reality TV
6) UnReality TV
7) TV (except for Speed Channel and the show "Pinks")
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by rgenzmer
It's Mr. Coot to you, whipper snapper. Hey, I'd be a happy guy if they just got rid of:
1) Front Wheel drive
1) Front Wheel drive
2) Automatic Trans
3) Anything less than a V8
4) Everyone in politics under the age of 40
5) Reality TV
6) UnReality TV
7) TV (except for Speed Channel and the show "Pinks")
Personally, I would just be happy if they got rid of cranky people.
I noticed that you are somehwat new here, welcome to CamaroZ28.Com. From the sounds of it, you will like it here and vice-versa.
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by rgenzmer
Owned a 68 SS, 70 SS, 94 and now 02 SS. The 5th gen is a ho hum, let's watch C-Span reruns, half baked attempt by GM to try and prop up the corps. flagging Pension program at the expense of wild eyed, Reality TV generation young pups.
For those of us that not only lived, but drove through the original muscle car period this 5 Generation has the follow:
Cadillac STS front end
Chevrolet Impala rear end
Roof line of a 2005 Mustang
Wake me up when GM shows some real ***** instead of the BB sized ones they are carefully carrying around in their hands.
Put the R&T version from 2004 on the show room floor, put minimum 425 hp, bring out an SS version that plants an old mans *** to the back of the seat and maybe, just maybe this old school, old timer will saunter to the dealer for a look see and rip *** test run.
Piece, out my 55 year old brothers of the tire shredding era.
For those of us that not only lived, but drove through the original muscle car period this 5 Generation has the follow:
Cadillac STS front end
Chevrolet Impala rear end
Roof line of a 2005 Mustang
Wake me up when GM shows some real ***** instead of the BB sized ones they are carefully carrying around in their hands.
Put the R&T version from 2004 on the show room floor, put minimum 425 hp, bring out an SS version that plants an old mans *** to the back of the seat and maybe, just maybe this old school, old timer will saunter to the dealer for a look see and rip *** test run.
Piece, out my 55 year old brothers of the tire shredding era.
So is your complaint that its pulling from non camaro cars? That its retro, not retro enough, or that it doesnt capture the effect of previous Camaros?
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by JasonD
How about MTV, since it is a shell of what it used to be?
I guess you're getting all settled in for the game Jason, 2 big events in 2 months! I think we're supposed to get the 2010 superbowl, you can count me in!
edited for clarification
Last edited by CLEAN; Feb 5, 2006 at 04:06 PM.
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
So is your complaint that its pulling from non camaro cars? That its retro, not retro enough, or that it doesnt capture the effect of previous Camaros?
JUST KIDDING, JUST KIDDING!!
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by CLEAN
Watch it grandpa!
I guess you're getting all settled in Jason, 2 big events in 2 months! I think we're supposed to get the 2010 SB, you can count me in!
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Re: 5th Generation retread
I'm very sorry to say that I, too, am a geezer (54 and counting, so I was also there when the sixties happened. Matter of fact, I wouldn't trade living the years I've lived and being a geezer, for the opportunity to be 30 years younger today, but miss the 60s and 70s, but I digress). I agree with your list below wholeheartedly and got a good chuckle out of it.
But, on the subject of the 5th gen, you are on your own, dude. This geezer loves it. It is everything I've been lamenting the loss of for the past 30 years. The 5th gen is the bizitchinest vehicle I've ever laid eyes on and I'm counting the days until I can put cash for the whole thing down to secure my spot at the front of the line!
We finally get a car from Detroit that is actually drawing attention across the board, and you don't like it???? I am an engineer at a large computer company; when bonuses come out every year in March, the parking lot fills up with expensive foreign cars (yeah, me too, I drive BMWs these days), but this car has generated BUZZ, even among the rice set. This thing could be a hit of enormous proportions
I'm just curious, what exactly would you rather have seen?
Doug
But, on the subject of the 5th gen, you are on your own, dude. This geezer loves it. It is everything I've been lamenting the loss of for the past 30 years. The 5th gen is the bizitchinest vehicle I've ever laid eyes on and I'm counting the days until I can put cash for the whole thing down to secure my spot at the front of the line!
We finally get a car from Detroit that is actually drawing attention across the board, and you don't like it???? I am an engineer at a large computer company; when bonuses come out every year in March, the parking lot fills up with expensive foreign cars (yeah, me too, I drive BMWs these days), but this car has generated BUZZ, even among the rice set. This thing could be a hit of enormous proportions
I'm just curious, what exactly would you rather have seen?
Doug
Originally Posted by rgenzmer
It's Mr. Coot to you, whipper snapper. Hey, I'd be a happy guy if they just got rid of:
1) Front Wheel drive
2) Automatic Trans
3) Anything less than a V8
4) Everyone in politics under the age of 40
5) Reality TV
6) UnReality TV
7) TV (except for Speed Channel and the show "Pinks")
1) Front Wheel drive
2) Automatic Trans
3) Anything less than a V8
4) Everyone in politics under the age of 40
5) Reality TV
6) UnReality TV
7) TV (except for Speed Channel and the show "Pinks")
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Hey Doug- I guess I'm working my way toward geezerdom fast at 42, and I couldn't agree more with your comments. The concept is causing a lot of buzz from the high school set to us. As I've said before, that thing stirs up more automotive passion in me than I've had in years. I just wish I could order today!
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by dfmoeller
I'm very sorry to say that I, too, am a geezer (54 and counting, so I was also there when the sixties happened. Matter of fact, I wouldn't trade living the years I've lived and being a geezer, for the opportunity to be 30 years younger today, but miss the 60s and 70s, but I digress). I agree with your list below wholeheartedly and got a good chuckle out of it.
But, on the subject of the 5th gen, you are on your own, dude. This geezer loves it. It is everything I've been lamenting the loss of for the past 30 years. The 5th gen is the bizitchinest vehicle I've ever laid eyes on and I'm counting the days until I can put cash for the whole thing down to secure my spot at the front of the line!
We finally get a car from Detroit that is actually drawing attention across the board, and you don't like it???? I am an engineer at a large computer company; when bonuses come out every year in March, the parking lot fills up with expensive foreign cars (yeah, me too, I drive BMWs these days), but this car has generated BUZZ, even among the rice set. This thing could be a hit of enormous proportions
I'm just curious, what exactly would you rather have seen?
Doug
But, on the subject of the 5th gen, you are on your own, dude. This geezer loves it. It is everything I've been lamenting the loss of for the past 30 years. The 5th gen is the bizitchinest vehicle I've ever laid eyes on and I'm counting the days until I can put cash for the whole thing down to secure my spot at the front of the line!
We finally get a car from Detroit that is actually drawing attention across the board, and you don't like it???? I am an engineer at a large computer company; when bonuses come out every year in March, the parking lot fills up with expensive foreign cars (yeah, me too, I drive BMWs these days), but this car has generated BUZZ, even among the rice set. This thing could be a hit of enormous proportions
I'm just curious, what exactly would you rather have seen?
Doug
Great minds think alike...
<<<< Another Doug who loves it...I'm 48+
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by Mike2001SS
Well I'm almost 63 and this car is what I dreamed of. Only 2 camaros of the past have I liked as good on first sight.
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Doug ask me "what I would rather like to see"? As I said in my first post. When R&T came out in 2004 with the possible concept I said finally somebody named John Wayne took hold of 'dem GM boys and put up a modern/retro/in your friggin' face/muscle car. What turned up in 2006 was ---- a car.
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Re: 5th Generation retread
Originally Posted by rgenzmer
Doug ask me "what I would rather like to see"? As I said in my first post. When R&T came out in 2004 with the possible concept I said finally somebody named John Wayne took hold of 'dem GM boys and put up a modern/retro/in your friggin' face/muscle car. What turned up in 2006 was ---- a car.
Russ G
Russ G
