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Sad to see the old go, but it clears the way for the future, hopefully (although not in the same location).
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very sad indeed But as the saying goes for every death there's a birth. (hopefully)
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I guess while the plant was standing, there was a faint glimmer of hope that someday, maybe someday, it would spring back to life. Now it's official. Like - the coffing going into the ground, may the dead rest in peace.
Actually - I drove by the plant a couple years ago. It was just a brief drive by, but at least I could say I was there.
Lets all enjoy what we have.
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Although it is a sad event, this is actually good news. I am sure many here have read that there is no possibility of a future Camaro while that plant is standing. This doesn't mean a new Camaro is certain, but it does at least help clear a path for one.
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quote:Originally posted by twobratSS: ...but still keeping my hopes up for an F-body comeback!
The Camaro nameplate is what we're hoping to see revived, not the platform. The F platform is dead. Done. Finis.
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They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!
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quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!
Are you allowed to make threats!?!? Isn't there some type of unwritten rule you aren't supposed to do that!?!? Posts: 1031 | From: Germantown, MD USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Wish I could have gone through the plant to find the BOLT left off my right front sway bar bracket. Maybe the quality will pick up on the next go around at the F-Bodies? KICKBACK 2000SS Coupe 02/15/00 BirthDate M6 Dark Blue Met. Tan Leather Int. GMMG Chambered (polished) stock tips Power Ant., Billet Grille, 67 SS Emblems Billet Pedals, Etc: MOO4340
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Try China or India as more probable,GM can build it in it's DaeWoo plants a lot cheaper!!!!!! Posts: 558 | From: Loretteville,Mars | Registered: Feb 2002
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quote:Originally posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by twobratSS: ...but still keeping my hopes up for an F-body comeback!
The Camaro nameplate is what we're hoping to see revived, not the platform. The F platform is dead. Done. Finis.
Ah, but camaro is more than just a nameplate. More than just a platform. Its the sound of a rumbling v8 in the morning, the smell of burnt rubber at a green light, the sensation of being pushed back into your seat by the sudden acceleration.
Its also the smooth feel of curves as you wipe off dried zaino, the polish of the chrome wheels, and the wind in your hair when the tops are out. its the friendships made hanging out at sonic or hooters, and the ones made through boards. Its the rivalry with ricers, and with the stang drivers.
Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.
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quote:Originally posted by FireChicken: Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.
That goes without saying, but remember, there were other engines in Camaros through the years.....
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quote:Originally posted by FireChicken: Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.
That goes without saying, but remember, there were other engines in Camaros through the years.....
Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6. I don't have any particular feelings for the factory. I don't much care where they build them, just build them. I do feel bad for the people who worked there.
quote: They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!
I'd be willing to take a bet on this. Because as you said later, I don't think the next one will be made in CA. And GM appears to be abiding, to the letter, with the contract.
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quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6.
But you need those base model sales to keep the entire line profitable.
A V8 car alone wont move enough units.
Case in point, Mustang sales. In 2003, they sold a little over 150,000 total units. Of them, half were V6 models.
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All true in fact the 2001 numbers show 16,357 V6's and only 12,652 V8's. But it wasn't the V6's, straight 6's, or 4's that made Camaro's famous. It was the 302ci. Z28 Trans Am racers, the 350 & 396 SS's and the COPO 427's. Plus of course, one of the best looking car ever produced.
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