[Rob WS6]

Of course sales were down, what was the last time you saw an f-body commercial more than once a year? Pretty hard to sell something when you dont advertise it.

And I think two cars on the same platform IS a good idea. Both cars appeal to different people. They have different options and look totally different. If anyone says the Firebird wasnt succesful, they are full of ****. The only reason for the demise of the f-body was GM's lack of advertising and buyers incentives. Period. Dont pull out the "noone wants sports cars" because look at the Mustang. Its not about competing with each other, its about choice... the buyers are out there, youve just gotta go get em.

Heres a scenario:
Someone wants a sports car. They dont like the Camaro, they think the Mustang is ok, but they love the Firebird. Well the Firebird no longer exists, so what do they buy? The Mustang, and GM loses a sale.

I mean christ, its not like they actually had a hard time selling the cars as it was, imagine if they actually tried.