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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MerF
Is this some JDM joke I'm not cool enough to understand?
Yes...

He says that constantly about things that aren't a Toyota, Honda or Nissan product.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MerF
I personally am very confident that the Camaro is going to absolutely destroy the others in just about any aspect. The Mustang is just...a Mustang, the Challenger is going to be a 4,100 lbs fucking boat, and noone's too sure what it's power is going to be, but you can guarantee it's going to get awful fuel economy and be avoided by many for that reason alone...not too mention it's still a Dodge so reliability is always in question.
I doubt the Challenger is going to weigh 4100lbs, probably more like 3700-3800. Which is still heavy, but I'll bet the Camaro will be right in the same ballpark, of course neither car's weight has been confirmed yet so we'll just have to wait and see. It's already confirmed that the Challenger will be available with at least the 425hp 6.1, possibly a 500+hp 6.4. Even just the 6.1 will make it a 12sec car (heavier SRT300's and Chargers have already run 12's stock). And if you're buying the top model of any of these cars, gas mileage is probably the last thing on your mind, but I don't think a 6-speed Challenger will be that bad, considering an auto 6.1 Charger gets 23-24mpg on the highway.

As far as a Mustang just being a Mustang, all I'm gonna say is GT500. Dodge and Chevy both have a lot of catching up to do already.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bad360rt
As far as a Mustang just being a Mustang, all I'm gonna say is GT500. Dodge and Chevy both have a lot of catching up to do already.
catch up? I just giggled a little bit on that one. Anyways, I really liked the Camaro when I saw it in Detroit. I hope they keep all the styling cues except the "too high" front intake grill area.

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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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I have respect for all the pony cars alike. But me being a Diehard Chevy fan i have a very special place in my heart for camaros. I've owned two and would own as many as i possible could if i had the money.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DoingOK
catch up? I just giggled a little bit on that one. Anyways, I really liked the Camaro when I saw it in Detroit. I hope they keep all the styling cues except the "too high" front intake grill area.

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So you're implying a car that hasn't even been built yet, is going to be better than the GT500? That's bold...

Also, since the Camaro is going to be built on the Zeta platform, it's going to be anything but light and will be within a stones throw of the GT500's weight. Not to mention, what is GM going to use for a power plant? I'll bet my right testicle that a LS7 will not be put between the fenders of a Camaro. With that said, what are they going to do for ~500BHP? Additionally, if GM does produce an engine comparable in power to the GT500's, Ford has already claimed their horsepower will be upped via a pulley swap.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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I will be waiting for the new Camaro's to hit the sales floor in 2009. I however, will not be buying one the first year or first few years. I'll probably wait till they hopefully have a 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro in 2012 to match my 35th Anniversary and 25th Anniversary.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Damn, if ya'll don't want to waste your money the Challenger is where it is at. They all ready said that for the first 2 years will be a limited release with a real no bs hemi. Give GM enough time and once again the Camaro will be belly up
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by buggenout272000
Damn, if ya'll don't want to waste your money the Challenger is where it is at. They all ready said that for the first 2 years will be a limited release with a real no bs hemi. Give GM enough time and once again the Camaro will be belly up
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by XCELR8
So you're implying a car that hasn't even been built yet, is going to be better than the GT500? That's bold...

Also, since the Camaro is going to be built on the Zeta platform, it's going to be anything but light and will be within a stones throw of the GT500's weight. Not to mention, what is GM going to use for a power plant? I'll bet my right testicle that a LS7 will not be put between the fenders of a Camaro. With that said, what are they going to do for ~500BHP? Additionally, if GM does produce an engine comparable in power to the GT500's, Ford has already claimed their horsepower will be upped via a pulley swap.
I giggled because he said Chevy has some catching up to do. My Chevy works quite well.....hence the chuckle gooberhead. I'm gonna spray tire shine in your left eye when I see you again.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: Return of the pony cars

Originally Posted by MerF
Is this some JDM joke I'm not cool enough to understand?
No, it's not some JDM joke you don't know about. More than likely, the Camaro, along with Challenger will weight 289343 pounds, and have 83347390403 horsepower, just like they did in the 60s and 70s.
Originally Posted by XCELR8
Yes...

He says that constantly about things that aren't a Toyota, Honda or Nissan product.
Toyotas, Hondas and Nissan?! Ha! Thanks for your efforts of attempting to label me, but you should best leave that to someone with a clue.



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