"Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
I think most people (including this guy) really know that a Cobalt and a Monte Carlo are NOT competitors to the new Mustang. Even if he thinks that fwd is fine and we should all swallow up the Monte and Cobalt, his job is to know the target market, and they know full well that many in the target market think Camaro when they think Mustang.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Maybe somebody should do an audit of his bank accounts to see if he got a check recently from Ford. 
But Cobalt and Monte Carlo being the answers for the Mustang...I've heard just about everything now.
But Cobalt and Monte Carlo being the answers for the Mustang...I've heard just about everything now.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Here's our man's bio:
http://www.c5registry.com/Racing/people/jcampbell.htm
http://www.c5registry.com/Racing/people/jcampbell.htm
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Wow, I think that sums it up......just wow. You've gotta be joking. Yet another example of a very detatched GM. Camaro and M*stang guys will at least get a laugh out of this, somewhat.
That guy better have been seriously trying to side-step saying anything about the Camaro. If not, he should not have a job with GM or anything to do with Chevrolet. If it was me running GM, every employee of each division would have to either be an enthusiast of the divison or have a clear knowledge of it and it's history, because people, this is exactly the kind of thing that happens when this isn't followed. Does he not have an e-mail?
That guy better have been seriously trying to side-step saying anything about the Camaro. If not, he should not have a job with GM or anything to do with Chevrolet. If it was me running GM, every employee of each division would have to either be an enthusiast of the divison or have a clear knowledge of it and it's history, because people, this is exactly the kind of thing that happens when this isn't followed. Does he not have an e-mail?
Last edited by IZ28; Dec 3, 2004 at 07:18 PM.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
I think we need to look at this from a non-enthusiast's point of view.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Originally Posted by Big Als Z
Forget this fools email...I bet he spells Camaro with an "E"....
Get his boss's email, and then get the boss's boss's email, then let'er rip.
Get his boss's email, and then get the boss's boss's email, then let'er rip.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Yeah, I did a hearty LOL on that one too when I read it. One can only hope that the internet somehow masked some intended sarcasm in what he said. For example, if he said it while rolling his eyes, or winked when he said it.
Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Originally Posted by guionM
I think we need to look at this from a non-enthusiast's point of view.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
Nope Chevy still doesn't have anything to address the Mustang. They are hitting all around it but not right at it like they should. But then again it's not just them. I'm still ticked at DCx for not having a hemi powered pony car out by now.
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Re: "Chevy isn't afraid of Mustang....."
Originally Posted by guionM
I think we need to look at this from a non-enthusiast's point of view.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
I think this was pointed out already, but there are buyers who probally would cross shop a Cobalt SS with a base Mustang. An SS Cobalt would cost around $23K with the blower. I can realistically see where someone might consider this over a $25K Mustang GT or a $20K base Mustang.
On the Monte Carlo, I got to agree. It did come across as a bonehead statement.
He probally could have worded it alot better, and leave the NASCAR kudos off.
As I do like the idea of a V8 FWD Monte, and I LOVE the Cobalt SS...they are neither a Camaro by any streatch of the imagination.
They might take up certain segments, as in 300hp V8 coupe, or the V6/4cy SC combo...but I dont think that Mr.Ford is shaking in his boots.
He would with a Camaro....
And to think this guy used to run the show....Please...I just ate.
