TrackMagicWS6

also predict that you will tell me in no uncertain terms whether you agree with that assessment, and I further predict I will read a lot of posts with the word "Firebird" in them. Love that enthusiasm!

http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives...ople.html#more

wtf?!

mike24

I hear you bro. Why bring up a "Dead issue" Why not talk about the GTO?

Im still holding out hope.

HAZ-Matt

I dunno, he says that they aren't bringing Camaro back because of 'enthusiasm.' He then justs mentions that he will probably hear about Firebird, and cites that as an example of enthusiasm for a vehicle.

Good Ph.D

That seems like an unecessary jab. I guess he was trying to acknowledge that they are aware Firebird isn't being produced. That didnt seem all that tactful though.

twocamaros

the chicken is prolly in some pipe line somewhere

Sharker524

Erm, where does he say this?

He basically said it wasn't being brought back because a bunch of people in blogs told him to. Obviously if there wasn't enthusiasm all over the place for the Camaro, it would not be being brought back.

I just don't see how you get what you say from him saying the blogosphere enthusiasm isn't what brought the Camaro back. The blogosphere isn't the whole world, or even the whole internet...

bbqz28

I noticed his use of the word "enthusiasm" in his blog also. I say build the T/A also. Make it just like this one http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...g_Firebird.jpg

I seen even some mustang guys say they like the T/A photoshop pics better than the Camaro

HAZ-Matt

Right there.

shock6906

If you want that, then I suggest finding somebody that can make you the replacement nose and hood, other than those two things, it's a Camaro. To break down what he said in his blog: He predicts that with the definite return of the Camaro that he will be hearing even more people sending him messages on bringing back the Firebird. He was already being sent messages when the Camaro was uncertain, but he'll get more now. "if the camaro can be produced, then why not the firebird?" Where he says "love the enthusiasm..." well, there's not much more to that.

Bud M

I gotta say I do too

guionM

I have 2 resources for you to check out:

1st: "Contrary to rumors, however, Lutz said General Motors is not planning to revive the Pontiac Firebird. "No, that's not something we are planning. We are not going to do that car," he said."...... Bob Lutz at the Geneva Auto Show (Autoweek article, but can be viewed here: http://www.cactusgto.com/PITNews03-02-06.php )

2nd: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462847

Hoodshaker

From this article in automotive news http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60810005/1111 (sub may be required)

So the Firebird has both supporters and naysayers within the walls of GM, just like the Camaro did. At least we now know that we've got an inside man advocating the car.

ZaphodBeeblebrox

I think the Firebird name MAY come back, but not on a car that's a mechanical twin to the Camaro (think, smaller (3-series-sized) RWD, possibly AWD coupe/sedan). The Saab 9-2 (a/k/a Saabaru) was originally supposed to be a Saturn, per John Sawruk (GM retiree, involved with the original GTO - heard this right from his mouth at the GTOAA Nations in Louisville back in July)...

mike24

Yeah I think the only hope is a car not on the Camaros platform.

CaminoLS6

A poor choice of words on Lutz's part - nothing more in my estimation.

I'm firmly in the "not gonna happen" camp on this one.

Though, I wouldn't mind being wrong.