View Poll Results: Did the pics meet your expectations?
I was expecting better.
37
26.06%
Exactly as I expected
37
26.06%
Better than I expected.
68
47.89%
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Did first impressions meet expectations?
12-07-2005 | 10:16 PM
#16
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Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
To me the car bascially follows the previous Gens, more 3rd than 4th though. The rake, the lowness, it's not tiny, has sharp/angular yet rounded lines, etc. It's not an upright M*stang either. It's just that the car is blatantly retro. It's a 1st Gen.
12-07-2005 | 10:42 PM
#18
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Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 2,282
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
Honestly, it's better than I expected....I was dreading the possibility that the SS concept might creep too much into this design.... I never warmed up to the SS concept.
I'd say that the Concept is a great modern interpretation of the Camaro.
Sure it's got a heavy first gen look, but really, the rear quarters are as modern as a CTS' flanks. The sides are definately a modern interpretation of the side "gills" of '69.
Of all the "musclecars" from the big 3, this design is the least Retro of the bunch......with the Challenger being the most retro.
I hope that what we see on the 9th brings alot of the 'quirks' into focus and I can't wait to see it in Nassau Blue
I'd say that the Concept is a great modern interpretation of the Camaro.
Sure it's got a heavy first gen look, but really, the rear quarters are as modern as a CTS' flanks. The sides are definately a modern interpretation of the side "gills" of '69.
Of all the "musclecars" from the big 3, this design is the least Retro of the bunch......with the Challenger being the most retro.
I hope that what we see on the 9th brings alot of the 'quirks' into focus and I can't wait to see it in Nassau Blue
12-07-2005 | 10:45 PM
#20
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,772
From: cinci
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
Honestly, it's better than I expected....I was dreading the possibility that the SS concept might creep too much into this design.... I never warmed up to the SS concept.
I'd say that the Concept is a great modern interpretation of the Camaro.
Sure it's got a heavy first gen look, but really, the rear quarters are as modern as a CTS' flanks. The sides are definately a modern interpretation of the side "gills" of '69.
Of all the "musclecars" from the big 3, this design is the least Retro of the bunch......with the Challenger being the most retro.
I hope that what we see on the 9th brings alot of the 'quirks' into focus and I can't wait to see it in Nassau Blue
I'd say that the Concept is a great modern interpretation of the Camaro.
Sure it's got a heavy first gen look, but really, the rear quarters are as modern as a CTS' flanks. The sides are definately a modern interpretation of the side "gills" of '69.
Of all the "musclecars" from the big 3, this design is the least Retro of the bunch......with the Challenger being the most retro.
I hope that what we see on the 9th brings alot of the 'quirks' into focus and I can't wait to see it in Nassau Blue
12-07-2005 | 10:46 PM
#21
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 362
From: Portland, OR
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
All i can saw is wow. I really like it. Maybe because im only 24, and never got to drive or even see that style of camaro, other than pics. I will not trade my 00C5 in but i will indeed buy one. Put me in line for 1
12-07-2005 | 10:47 PM
#22
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Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 2,072
From: Lilburn, GA, USA
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
My retro list from most retro to least retro.
1. Challenger
2. Camaro
3. Mustang
I never thought in a million years that the Mustang would have been the least retro of the three.
1. Challenger
2. Camaro
3. Mustang
I never thought in a million years that the Mustang would have been the least retro of the three.
12-07-2005 | 10:51 PM
#24
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 189
From: Antioch, CA
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
the only "retro" thing it has is the front grill (kind of)...big deal. everything else is very modern. i have a feeling some of you guys are fans of the new impala...
new Impala
12-07-2005 | 10:54 PM
#27
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,772
From: cinci
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
Originally Posted by SNEAKY NEIL
My retro list from most retro to least retro.
1. Challenger
2. Camaro
3. Mustang
I never thought in a million years that the Mustang would have been the least retro of the three.
1. Challenger
2. Camaro
3. Mustang
I never thought in a million years that the Mustang would have been the least retro of the three.
Man, this site is like cocaine now...and I fear I'm more addicted now that this has come.
12-07-2005 | 10:56 PM
#28
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Posts: 2,072
From: Lilburn, GA, USA
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
Originally Posted by stangitr
the only "retro" thing it has is the front grill (kind of)...big deal. everything else is very modern. i have a feeling some of you guys are fans of the new impala...
Do you really believe that? Take a pic of a 1st gen and put it next the "new" design and it will become very clear where this design came from.
12-07-2005 | 11:00 PM
#30
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 189
From: Antioch, CA
Re: Did first impressions meet expectations?
Originally Posted by SNEAKY NEIL
Do you really believe that? Take a pic of a 1st gen and put it next the "new" design and it will become very clear where this design came from.
and to the guy who thinks the rear looks like a mustang, that type of hunch has been around for years, long before the new mustang. it's a classic sports car/muscle car design cue that has been around and will continue to be around.