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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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I'm feeling pretty disappointed....

http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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If it's true, that would suck.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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If it's true, that would suck.

Sure does.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Well I understand your concern but if that extra length translates into leg room Im ecstatic...
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Well I understand your concern but if that extra length translates into leg room Im ecstatic...

Doubt it, probably all in overhang.

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Im still reading the thread, its interesting...

Im not too concerned about the look because compared to 4th gens anything is a vast improvement. And as they keep saying its not like you're going to have the concept next to it in your garage.

So assuming performance is inline, as Im sure it will be. Yes it would be better if it were shorter, lighter etc.. That doesen't seem to be the case with most new cars.

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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If true, my desire for the car is diminishing.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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If true, my desire for the car is diminishing.
Why not wait until we see the real thing before passing judgement?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by posaune
Why not wait until we see the real thing before passing judgement?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by posaune
Why not wait until we see the real thing before passing judgement?
Oh, I will. But I can tell you that my excitement for this car has now decreased. It seems now that we are at the same point size-wise as we were with the original cancelled GMX284 car. The one that everyone on the internet was calling the Chevelle.

As I look at my future finances, I can no longer say I've got a, "this $35K reserved for Camaro", column anymore.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Man, talk about a lot of hand wringing and teeth gnashing....and no facts to back them up.....just speculation and rumor....sounds like the weight conversations all over again.

How many more reasons do some need to invent to rationalize walking away from this car?

If 4 inches gets me a useable trunk instead of a mail slot, then I won't complain....especially on the convertible models....or a rear seat that adult people with legs can use.

Don't get me wrong, I want a car closer to a sports car than a musclecar, but 4 seaters will never replace a Corvette.

I trust the engineers to give me the lightest, smallest Camaro they can....within reason....I don't believe they are magicians though....
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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BTW, do the people here REALLY need yet another message forum to hold these same conversations in?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug Harden
Man, talk about a lot of hand wringing and teeth gnashing....and no facts to back them up.....just speculation and rumor....sounds like the weight conversations all over again.

How many more reasons do some need to invent to rationalize walking away from this car?

If 4 inches gets me a useable trunk instead of a mail slot, then I won't complain....especially on the convertible models....or a rear seat that adult people with legs can use.

Don't get me wrong, I want a car closer to a sports car than a musclecar, but 4 seaters will never replace a Corvette.

I trust the engineers to give me the lightest, smallest Camaro they can....within reason....I don't believe they are magicians though....
I'll tell you Doug, I'm not necessarilly opposed to having more utility in the Camaro. But in the end, I want a Camaro - not a Chevy GTO, not a Chevelle - a Camaro. If I need abit more trunk room or rear seat legroom, I'v got a sedan and an SUV I can use.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I ain't loosing sleep over a Camaro that's just a few inches longer than the '69 in my garage....
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Z284ever
I'll tell you Doug, I'm not necessarilly opposed to having more utility in the Camaro. But in the end, I want a Camaro - not a Chevy GTO, not a Chevelle - a Camaro. If I need abit more trunk room or rear seat legroom, I'v got a sedan and an SUV I can use.
Charlie,

Seriously, do what I did, buy a used C5....I LOVE mine.



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