Camaro vs Vette .. Which one does GM need more ..

**snaggeltooth** · 04-23-2011, 06:37 PM

This is a discussion we started on another thread and I just thought it would make a good thread of its own..

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 04-23-2011, 06:40 PM

Right now i'd say the maro because it's more mass market and competes with the stang/challenger.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 04-23-2011, 06:42 PM

Vette

**blackSS01** · 04-23-2011, 06:53 PM

GM needs them equally at this exact point in time. The Maro sells a lot more then the Vette due to lower prices and the economy. The Maro also fights/competes with other "Pony" cars in it's class. The Vette pulls in big money per car and competes with exotics that are upwards of 2 or 3 times it's price. The Vette is also in performance races that get Chevrolet's name out there

**02transamce** · 04-23-2011, 07:02 PM

if one had to go....'maro.

Corvette is the ONLY government motors vehicle I would buy new.
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**Z28Thunder** · 04-23-2011, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

The Vette is also in performance races that get Chevrolet's name out there

The camaro races in the same series as the vette. They are not in the same class. Vette's tend to be in GT2 and GT1. The Camaro is in the GT class.

**blackSS01** · 04-23-2011, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

The camaro races in the same series as the vette. They are not in the same class. Vette's tend to be in GT2 and GT1. The Camaro is in the GT class.

Burn that UGLY ASS THING with FIRE!!!!

I've taken shits that looked better then that thing

Sorry for rant, didn't know info since I don't watch races due to boringness

**Z28Thunder** · 04-23-2011, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

Burn that UGLY ASS THING with FIRE!!!!

I've taken shits that looked better then that thing

Sorry for rant, didn't know info since I don't watch races due to boringness

I understand your opinion is the car is ugly. Not all of agree with that. The tracks used in the series are all road course. They don't just turn left like Nascar. And it all goes back to the Trans Am racing series from 66 to 72.

**blackSS01** · 04-23-2011, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

I understand your opinion is the car is ugly. Not all of agree with that. The tracks used in the series are all road course. They don't just turn left like Nascar. And it all goes back to the Trans Am racing series from 66 to 72.

I know, I'm just not a race watcher unless its live at the track........ Just an opinion, I don't hate on anyone that likes watching, different strokes for different folks

EDIT: But onto the Car itself.....if someone thinks thats sexy....... :idon'tevenknowwhatsmileytouseforthat:

**Y2KPewterSS** · 04-23-2011, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by 02transamce

if one had to go....'maro.

Corvette is the ONLY government motors vehicle I would buy new.
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One did go away for 8 years. Then it came back with mixed results/opinions.

The other has been around for 58 years now.

**CJREX** · 04-23-2011, 07:34 PM

The Corvette is a "halo" car. The "aura" from it rubs off on other lesser Chevrolets.

Its existence provides advertising and brand awareness for Chevy.

Same way the Dodge Viper did more for Chrysler than spending millions in advertising would have done.

Vette will stay as long as there is Chevrolet. I wouldn't be surprised if the Camaro went away again. It's pretty ugly. And porky.

**blackSS01** · 04-23-2011, 07:36 PM

I think Mods should add a poll

**Blackbird WS6** · 04-23-2011, 07:36 PM

vette

the new maro is an ugly heavy POS...yes is has a good engine but it stops there, the rest of the car is worthless...just my .02

**blackSS01** · 04-23-2011, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6

vette

the new maro is an ugly heavy POS...yes is has a good engine but it stops there, the rest of the car is worthless...just my .02

**Y2KPewterSS** · 04-23-2011, 07:40 PM

http://www.autoobserver.com/2010/01/...s-sputter.html

Interesting article, despite sagging sales, I would attribute most of it too increased gas prices and the economy. I still stand behind my notion of Vette would have to stay and Camaro adios if one had to go.

**bobbyd** · 04-23-2011, 07:53 PM

vette > *

**snaggeltooth** · 04-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Ok so lets put it in this way ... lets say back in 02 if GM had went and stayed with the Fbody could it be the car the Vette is today ..???

**Z28Thunder** · 04-23-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

Ok so lets put it in this way ... lets say back in 02 if GM had went and stayed with the Fbody could it be the car the Vette is today ..???

IMO they are in different classes. The corvette is marketed to people who want or own corvette's. And the same can be said about the F-Body. Yes the corvette has 58 years of history and the camaro has 37. When I think of a corvette or f-body I just don't think of the most recent model. I would take a 69 camaro over anything current and over any year corvette.

**bobbyd** · 04-23-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

Ok so lets put it in this way ... lets say back in 02 if GM had went and stayed with the Fbody could it be the car the Vette is today ..???

nope.

camaro = pony car / baby vette
vette = gm's king car.

**02transamce** · 04-23-2011, 08:22 PM

doubt it,the reason the f bodys went away was they weren't selling enough, so it wasn't profitable,that trend would have just gotten worse with the new 05 mustang.I think both camaro and Corvette would have suffered if GM kept making the camaro. we car guys don't like it but it was the right business decision at the time.
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