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Tidybuoy 05-29-2009 12:21 AM

Saw the New Camaro today
 
I saw a brand new Chevy Camaro today. It looked good in the rear view mirror and had a definate V8 sound when it passed. But as I followed it, it reminded me of a big Pontiac Solstace from the rear. I think it looks better in photos.

Of course, this one was Yellow and it may look better in other colors - I'll have to see.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243585248.jpg

onewhippedpuppy 05-29-2009 05:27 AM

I haven't seen one here yet. I saw the first of the redesigned Mustangs the other day though, I liked the previous style much better.

Sarc 05-29-2009 05:47 AM

I've been seeing them for a couple months now (5 minutes away from the proving grounds). Yellow, silver, maroon....they still don't do it for me. They look decent in black but for me a car that looks good in any color is a sign of good design. They look a bit unresolved, like more design time was needed.

Jim Richards 05-29-2009 05:56 AM

When I saw one I thought it looked cartoonish. I'd take a '69 Z-28 any day over this retro-mobile.

bivenator 05-29-2009 05:57 AM

I saw a maroon one yesterday. As it approached, I first thought that it was the two door Cadillac. It looked ok, the retro styling of mustangs challengers are better than the egg shaped cars of the late 80's.

cwiert 05-29-2009 06:15 AM

i saw a black (possibly charcoal) one last week. i thought it looked pretty cool, although it seems they're about 2 years late with the design. And why are they waiting another year for the convertible version. doesn't make sense to me.

Netspeed 05-29-2009 08:10 AM

I saw one drive by me the other day. It just seemed rather anemic looking. The concept Camaro that that kid designed a couple of years ago was way better than what GM penned.

Racerbvd 05-29-2009 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Richards (Post 4690606)
When I saw one I thought it looked cartoonish. I'd take a '69 Z-28 any day over this retro-mobile.

There is a nice one for sale near me, I can get the info if you like. It is a vert too:cool:

Back to topic;
I saw a yellow one last week on the road, I liked it...

m21sniper 05-29-2009 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tidybuoy (Post 4690388)
I saw a brand new Chevy Camaro today. It looked good in the rear view mirror and had a definate V8 sound when it passed. But as I followed it, it reminded me of a big Pontiac Solstace from the rear. I think it looks better in photos.

Of course, this one was Yellow and it may look better in other colors - I'll have to see.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243585248.jpg

I really like them in person, but....they're just TOO BIG.

If only it was solstice sized....

Ray B 05-29-2009 09:24 AM

Saw one the other day. Hugely uninspiring. The domestic competition must be pleased.

pwd72s 05-29-2009 09:55 AM

To repeat my comment in other Camaro threads. The C&D test article said that it hoped those who plunked down earnest money on one were all under 5'10". This because the roofline has been seriously slammed...only the vertically challenged will be happy inside one.

creaturecat 05-29-2009 10:19 AM

What an embarrassment.

austin552 05-29-2009 10:27 AM

Camaro is king but I like the Challanger
 
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looneybin 05-29-2009 11:13 AM

opportunity lost,
chevy could have killed the competition with that car,
opportunity lost

aminter0 05-29-2009 12:09 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243627722.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243627752.jpg

That's a close friend's Camaro SS with the RS package. Special ordered back in November and got it last week.

Heel n Toe 05-29-2009 12:38 PM

The design just seems too trendy, IMO. I'm sure most of the young whippersnappers will like 'em, though.

Because they look like they were designed by the Hot Wheels design team.

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...hotwheels2.jpghttp://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...hotwheels3.jpg

The car you've been carrying in your pocket is the one you wanna drive when you get your first job, right?

Take the Chevy bowtie off and it looks like it could've come from anybody's design team...

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...ull/audia7.jpg

Tidybuoy 05-29-2009 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aminter0 (Post 4691222)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243627722.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243627752.jpg

That's a close friend's Camaro SS with the RS package. Special ordered back in November and got it last week.

That color looks better than the yellow. But, I don't think I like how the rear end is rounded. To me, the rear end looks entirely too plastic.

aminter0 05-29-2009 12:55 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243630524.jpg

back end is a little big...

Netspeed 05-29-2009 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe (Post 4691267)
The design just seems too trendy, IMO. I'm sure most of the young whippersnappers will like 'em, though.

Because they look like they were designed by the Hot Wheels design team.

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...hotwheels2.jpghttp://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...hotwheels3.jpg

The car you've been carrying in your pocket is the one you wanna drive when you get your first job, right?

Take the Chevy bowtie off and it looks like it could've come from anybody's design team...

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...ull/audia7.jpg

I read somewhere (can't remember) that GM sometimes runs design concepts through Mattel. They produce a Hot Wheels and then gauge reaction because many adults buy them too.

Pazuzu 05-29-2009 01:07 PM

Accidents waiting to happen. How can you see out of that thing?

Car companies should just buck up and make the c-pillars 4 feet wide, they seem to want to anyways. Just get rid of the rear and side windows.


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