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09-27-2006, 09:31 PM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by guionM
I also stated that the only chance Camaro had in coming out before the late 2009MY laid in Wilmington, and I gave up on it coming out early ONLY because I believed Oshawa needed to wind up Grand Prix production before it set up for Camaro.
I am still holding out for a 40th anniversary model. I am one of the few, but I think its gonna happen.
09-27-2006, 09:43 PM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by Silverbullet02ss
You know, Scott has been pretty quiet as of late. I think it's time for some more "winks" about now. How about it Scott??
09-27-2006, 10:30 PM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by poSSum
I'm with Douglas. I've heard that engineering, not manufacturing capacity, will determine when we see the F5 in showrooms.
I sure wouldn't mind having to choose between a 5th gen convertible and a Z06 18 months from now.
I sure wouldn't mind having to choose between a 5th gen convertible and a Z06 18 months from now.
09-28-2006, 09:06 AM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
There was some discussion...(not with a GM employee however)...at Bowling Green as to the possibility that Oshawa was large enough and possibly could run two different lines for a time..i.e. 1 FWD, 1 RWD....because according to all reports, the Camaro program is ahead of schedule, but it was the plant that would hold it up until laaate 2008 / early 2009.
Some serious speculation going on here though....
Some serious speculation going on here though....
Understood that this is pretty vague, but keeping in mind that Oshawa is currently 2 distinct passenger car plants... that will be turned into the large, single, flexplant, and that there seems to be some degree of flexibility given the 2 facilities, I would like to think that production of the car could start sooner than the date that has been officially put forward.
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09-28-2006, 11:17 AM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by guionM
I can realistically see Lacrosse & Grand Prix moving over to Oshawa #1. GM already announced they were cutting Impala production to 250K (down from 300K+ potential). If GM also discontinues the Monte Carlo, that's another 75K+ vacancy.
If things are moving quicker on the Camaro than originally planned, the information will eventually get out. Either suppliers will start blabbing when they get their first Camaro contracts, or we'll know by watching what's happening to Oshawa.
09-28-2006, 03:26 PM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by R377
If things are moving quicker on the Camaro than originally planned, the information will eventually get out. Either suppliers will start blabbing when they get their first Camaro contracts, or we'll know by watching what's happening to Oshawa.
09-28-2006, 05:35 PM
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It seems hard to believe it would be out in a year. Think of all the testing they have to do just to certify it. It's not like that chasis is in production and they are just rebodying it. I also think it's unlikely the production version will be better looking. It's not going to be as wide as the concept is it? 79 inches?
09-28-2006, 11:27 PM
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Re: Check it...
Guess that means that I need to keep my eyes open on my commute from now on 
You wouldn't beleive how many c6s, then Z06s I saw driving around WAY before they were released. That goes for the new Mustangs too, saw a few in camo well before their coming out party.
You wouldn't beleive how many c6s, then Z06s I saw driving around WAY before they were released. That goes for the new Mustangs too, saw a few in camo well before their coming out party.
09-29-2006, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonD
Might want to check the Podcast section tomorrow morning for our latest release. We are trying to get to the bottom of this.
09-29-2006, 05:40 AM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by Red89GTA
Guess that means that I need to keep my eyes open on my commute from now on
You wouldn't beleive how many c6s, then Z06s I saw driving around WAY before they were released. That goes for the new Mustangs too, saw a few in camo well before their coming out party.
You wouldn't beleive how many c6s, then Z06s I saw driving around WAY before they were released. That goes for the new Mustangs too, saw a few in camo well before their coming out party.
09-29-2006, 10:20 AM
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Re: Check it...
Originally Posted by greg_nate
...and the possibility of a new Grand Prix/Am/GTO in the form of an imported Holden fits very nicely into your equation. From what I've read, even though it hasn't been officially announced by anyone, Pontiac is definately getting at least one Holden. If the new Holden were ushered in quickly enough to cut the current model (which needs to be cut anyway), wouldn't that create enough bandwidth for a limited production first year Camaro - say around 50k - by late 2007 ?
I am still holding out for a 40th anniversary model. I am one of the few, but I think its gonna happen.
I am still holding out for a 40th anniversary model. I am one of the few, but I think its gonna happen.
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