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Re: 430 HP!!! [casull] by piason
May 24, 2007 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: casull (Apr 28, 2007 6:50 am)

It will be priced in the same lines as the Mustang starting around 20K.
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Re: 430 HP!!! [piason] by jpstax1
Jun 12, 2007 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: piason (May 24, 2007 7:11 am)

I expect an SS version (LS7 engine) will sell for ~50 grand:
 
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=121028/pageNumber=1
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After seeing Transformers yesterday... by stuckinohio
Jul 04, 2007 (6:46 am)
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I think it's a shame Chevy didn't have any to sell, because if they had a booth in the parking lot with Camaros on hand, they would have sold out. The audience reaction was absolutely overwhelming when the car made it's appearance onscreen. There was an audible gasp as everyone took a collective breath, the crowded theater cheered and clapped. It was a pretty cool reaction to the car. Figuring many people aren't caraholics like us internet enthusiasts, they might very well have been seeing the Camaro the first time. And it was goooood.
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Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign by david_smith
Jul 04, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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For me to buy this car, I want it made IN AMERICA and no where else. Canada for me is just a matter of crossing Ambassador Bridge. Its close to America but it is not America. If I want a car I want it to be made here in America. I already have an impala made in canada and i regreat not buying a true american car.
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Re: Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign [david_smith] by nosirrahg
Jul 05, 2007 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: david_smith (Jul 04, 2007 8:54 pm)

Well, if you're going to split hairs, technically Canada is IN America, as is Mexico. I know you mean the United States OF America (as do most when they use the term), and don't get me wrong, I agree with you on principle (even though I also drive a "Canadian" Impala). But I suspect a lot of what would be considered classic "American" cars were actually produced in Canada (I know my previous '67 Dodge Polara was). In the modern world economy we live in, I personally feel you've got to look at where the profits go for a vehicle as well. I'd rather drive a Canadian-made Impala than an Ohio-built Accord, because the profits from the Accord go overseas.
 
That's why I'm looking forward to the new Malibu - made in the USA pretty much no matter how you slice it (though some of the platform design may have European ancestry, since it's tied to the Saturn Aura, which in turn stems from an Opel).
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Re: Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign [nosirrahg] by david_smith
Jul 06, 2007 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 05, 2007 1:56 pm)

Well the Car is a U.S.A car, and that is why i bought it because the profits go back to GM a car company. But for an American Muscle car, it needs to be built here in Detroit to bring us back up and to help our economy to give more jobs to those who need it here desperately.
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Re: Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign [nosirrahg] by m1miata
Jul 07, 2007 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 05, 2007 1:56 pm)

Well then, should a German not buy an Opel made in Germany, while having the profits go to GM of USA? It works both ways ya know in a World economy. The Ohio built Honda Accord is mostly American made parts and event the engine is made in the USA. All along the way, people have profited from the building to selling of that car. Just a thought.
 
Of the Camaros, the first generation is still my favorite, followed by the fourth gen. up to '97, which is pre-Concord look nose (though not the worst in history-just not an improvement). The second generation is yet another good looking car, and the third generation was in some ways a good looking car, if not quite so sturdy or solid looking. The fifth generation seem too - too, as in tallish belt line, excessive width and sort of out of proportions compared to the original. A classic '97 Z28 is gonna look leaner and sleeker. Could be long term buy and hold car. And those SS in fourth gen. really a bargain.
Loren
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Re: Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign [m1miata] by nosirrahg
Jul 07, 2007 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: m1miata (Jul 07, 2007 4:13 pm)

All I'm saying is people defected from US automakers because of quality issues from 20+ years ago...those issues are by and large history. People in the US pay a premium to buy German vehicles for the prestige/performance that goes along with them (but they aren't more reliable than most US cars). People pay a premium to buy Japanese vehicles for the perceived improved quality they provide, but in reality they're no better (or worse) than US makes.
 
And for complete disclosure my wife drives a "J"-VIN Honda Accord, so don't get the impression I'm closed minded on the subject. If driving a Japanese-made car gives her the peace of mind she needs to get through her day, I've got no problem with that. But for me, I don't see the advantage.
 
But to bring the discussion back to the future Camaro, I went to see the Transformers movie today, and as much as the logical side of me leans towards buying a Malibu Hybrid in a year or so, there's a part of me that hopes a 6-cylinder Camaro will cost about the same, and only get slightly worse gas mileage. At least I could get a subdued color that doesn't scream "mid-life crisis".
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Re: Out of the Job Yet? Then Buy Foreign [nosirrahg] by m1miata
Jul 07, 2007 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 07, 2007 7:11 pm)

Check into the hybrid gas mileage and you will see little gain over the i4. It still has a 4 sp. Best buy in the Malibu will likely be the 3.6V6. Try out an Aura XR with that 3.6 and the 6 sp. = very quick. Now a Camaro with RWD and that 3.6 V6 would be nice. That is if the car was smaller / lighter. Our streets are so narrow around here, the door handles and mirrors may not stay on that super-sized Camaro. The concept car, using the first generation as inspiration and basic roof-line is just a great idea. Loved the old one.
 
 Another cool looking car is the Solstice Coupe, which I have not heard about going into production. Lower the doors and put a decent left side arm rest on the door, and the Solstice looks pretty cool. The hardtop coupe has a nice line flow to the rear and addresses the problem of no roll bar on the convertible models.
 
So is it next year for production of the Camaro? Wonder if they will add plastic fenders, and/or some aluminum on the car to bring weight down. Gas mileage has to be on upside every year, and the car seems like it will need to shed pounds. I do hope they use the 3.6 V6 with a 6sp for auto. and a nice 6sp. for the stick, while keeping prices down around $24K.
Loren

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