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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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You really think that the Impala, which just got a refreash, is going to beat the Camaro to market? Doesn't seem logical. I'd think GM could make more money putting out the new nameplate first (Camaro) then replace the existing nameplate (Impala). I'd also expect a G8/Grand Prix before an Impala.
Impala is a very important program. W-car will probably be gone by '08/'09. It's replacement must be waiting in the wings.
I expect the timing for release on Camaro and Impala to be very close to each other.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Yeah but would the GTO parts be developed side by side with Camaro or after Camaro? I get the impression that the GTO could be longer than a Camaro so it would have to have possibly different doors, longer driveshaft, longer center floor section, different brake and fuel lines, different body wiring harness potentially and so forth.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Depends. If Camaro is made in a separate factory, it will be out before the sedans. If it's made on the same line, it will be out the same time as the sedans. Expect GTO to be made at the same time as Camaro.
So they key is what plant gets the cars. If Camaro goes to Willmington it should be 1st to market because the plant doesn't have to wait for a product cycle to end. If it goes to Oshawa then it would likely be at the same time as the sedans.

Will the GP/Lacrosse's plant stop production of its cars and move them to the other Oshawa plant while Zetas setup shop in the GP/LaX plant? If so then the Zeta sedans could be put online while the Impala keeps up the volume.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Weren't one of the Oshwa plants closing?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Weren't one of the Oshwa plants closing?
e-mail me your number.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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I read as far as "I think early '08 is our best shot for release".......nah..Earlier than that.

2007.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by guionM
e-mail me your number.
can I too


Old Mar 11, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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What I want to know about the Camaro...
How much
How fast
How soon


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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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e-mail me your number.
Can I get the transcript of this conversation?
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Can I get the transcript of this conversation?
yeah, me too !!!
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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yeah, me too !!!
Ok. Everyone that wants a CC reply here. Guy looks like you are on.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Ok. Everyone that wants a CC reply here. Guy looks like you are on.

we also want a certain coupe allocated to Wilmington
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Ok. Everyone that wants a CC reply here. Guy looks like you are on.

You guys are funny!


Before Guy calls you, he faxes you a confidenciality agreement that you have to sign in blood and mail back

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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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You guys are funny!


Before Guy calls you, he faxes you a confidenciality agreement that you have to sign in blood and mail back
Along with half of your pinky finger.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh452
I read as far as "I think early '08 is our best shot for release".......nah..Earlier than that.

2007.
HA HA HA - LOL

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