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Old 09-14-2004, 10:27 PM   #5
BigAls87Z28
 
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The Camaro will NOT be retro-styled. Hell, its not even called a Camaro right now, its just Chevy coupe. It will be agressive, but with ZERO pictures of the acutal product, and we probably wont start seeing them for some time (wait for zeta to start production), then I doubt we will know anything about its appearance, but I can say that it wont be retro.

Retro is good for a small niche market, like the SSR and Prowler. The PT and Beetle have noticed slow sales, but compared to what they were selling at in first release, they dont even come near that level. I remember there being a 6 month waiting list for teh PT.
Now, the Mustang, IMO, will break the mold, and Ill tell you why. Outside of Ford, literaly, making it a turd with wheels, I think that it will sell no matter what.
For some reason, people went with the Mustang GT, when for just about the same price, you could get a Z28? Why? Cause its a Mustang. Its handling, its ride, its stature, its position of the shifter, its lack of rear seat room...all horrible compared to the 4th gen...yet still BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF BOTH FBODIES!
This is why I think Ford will sell many of the, and I think GM is counting on it.
Even the 300C is quazi-retro with its name, badging, design, and "mythical" engine.

Chevy is adding more juice, and a stick to the SSR, so whatever people didnt like about its "lack of power", its all gone now witha 390hp, hand built LS2 with T-56. This combo will be seen in the TBlazer, as well as the Silvy. Steering and suspension has also been revised. It is now the hottest hard top vert under 50k.
What I dont understand is Chevy's go-ahead on the HHR, or Heritage High Roof based off the original Suburban. Its is a PT for Chevy. Its made the same way, using the same formula...wtf is Chevy thinking? Spend that money on the Cobalt! Or use it to make a Pontiac replacement for the sunfire.
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