Article: Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro
10-28-2009, 05:21 AM
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Article: Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro
3 Kings - Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/Road_Tes...ullarticle=yes
Great article. If we can't have the Camaro, you'd think we'd at least have the Coupe 60 to make up for it... but sadly it ain't gonna happen.
10-28-2009, 10:59 AM
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I think the Coupe 60 would have made a far better Camaro than what we got. A nice car, modern in every respect, I could see it legitimately being cross-shopped with the likes of BMWs. It would appeal to more than just the faithful, something GM needs if it hopes to stop its endless downward spiral.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
10-28-2009, 12:10 PM
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3 Kings - Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/Road_Tes...ullarticle=yes
Great article. If we can't have the Camaro, you'd think we'd at least have the Coupe 60 to make up for it... but sadly it ain't gonna happen.
Trust this, the lines of communication are more wide than was once the case between North America and the environment which made Holden a dandy outpost where what makes GM great could percolate on.
Much turns, IMO, not on the ability or desire of firebrands who know what fun folks can have in a car, but on being focused to become autonomous again.... paying the big bills, thus providing the finances and allowing greenlights for such offerings.
You will find no bigger champion for Australians getting the cars they want than I. Camaro has worked so well that cross ocean alliances can not be questioned as being relavent.
Here's to the hope that the economic decisions outside the control of car companies and mere mortals will allow another golden age for performance fans to continue.
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10-28-2009, 01:43 PM
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I think the Coupe 60 would have made a far better Camaro than what we got. A nice car, modern in every respect, I could see it legitimately being cross-shopped with the likes of BMWs. It would appeal to more than just the faithful, something GM needs if it hopes to stop its endless downward spiral.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
I think the coupe 60 would have made a great Pontiac counterpart to the Camaro, or even a Monte Carlo replacement (assuming it has the G8's interior space).
It's upscale. Assuming it's interior is G8 based, the interior would certainly be better. It would also likely cost more than Camaro does.
I agree that it would be a potential cross shop for those looking at an entry BMW 3 series coupe. I can even see it pulling some potential Camaro and Mustang buyers. But Camaro has a distinct position, and I feel the Coupe 60/G8 coupe/GTO would have a distinct position in the market as well.
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10-28-2009, 07:11 PM
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I think the Coupe 60 would have made a far better Camaro than what we got. A nice car, modern in every respect, I could see it legitimately being cross-shopped with the likes of BMWs. It would appeal to more than just the faithful, something GM needs if it hopes to stop its endless downward spiral.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
10-28-2009, 07:47 PM
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The Coupe 60 is a great car, but it would be a horrible Camaro simply because it looks nothing like a Camaro. If you had said "instead of" and not "should have been", I would have understood, maybe agreed.
10-28-2009, 07:58 PM
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I think the Coupe 60 would have made a far better Camaro than what we got. A nice car, modern in every respect, I could see it legitimately being cross-shopped with the likes of BMWs. It would appeal to more than just the faithful, something GM needs if it hopes to stop its endless downward spiral.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
If the Camaro had've looked like the Coupe 60 I would undoubtedly have one in my garage right now. But I'll never buy the retro Camaro that we got instead.
yess 100% it looks like it has better rear view (i have been in the new camaro and i thought my ta had blind spotttttsss .... this thing is like driving around with no back window ....
10-28-2009, 08:09 PM
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Just don’t understand why they just wont sell it over here has the Coupe 60... The Camaro is nice an all but, the s60 looks really sharp to the point i would get rid of my T/A for something like this because i am not going out to buy a new camaro anytime soon...
Still think GM missed the ball on the camaro still to expensive and not a user friendly daily driver (bad outside visablily there is more things i can list but not going to be long winded) yea yea I know they sell the v-6 for cheaper.... but what’s the point in buy a muscle car without a v-8.
If i wanted to buy a v-6 car then there are about 20 different types of cars i would consider before buying a v-6 camaro... this is what GM still does not understand... (I mean even at this point a G8 is ten times better value the the camaro in terms of user friendly) ok my pants are on fire got to stop in what I think of gm at this point
Still think GM missed the ball on the camaro still to expensive and not a user friendly daily driver (bad outside visablily there is more things i can list but not going to be long winded) yea yea I know they sell the v-6 for cheaper.... but what’s the point in buy a muscle car without a v-8.
If i wanted to buy a v-6 car then there are about 20 different types of cars i would consider before buying a v-6 camaro... this is what GM still does not understand... (I mean even at this point a G8 is ten times better value the the camaro in terms of user friendly) ok my pants are on fire got to stop in what I think of gm at this point
10-28-2009, 08:10 PM
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I definitely would buy a coupe60 if they brought it here.
If it had a lumina-type front end on it i'd be hoping a G8 front clip would bolt on, if not then i'd be doing a holden conversion. Feel the same way if they had turned the G8 into a chevy (though i don't need a sedan)
If it had a lumina-type front end on it i'd be hoping a G8 front clip would bolt on, if not then i'd be doing a holden conversion. Feel the same way if they had turned the G8 into a chevy (though i don't need a sedan)
