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Originally Posted by syr74
My argument in two short phrases....
1: The fifth generation Camaro is arguably the most popular and best received f-body in many, many years
2: As of right now the fifth generation Camaro has one suspension setup, and that setup says lounge lizard a lot louder than it says sports car.
There is nothing wrong with that, it works and given the popularity of the car it seems the fan base approves. However, that makes it very difficult to make a case for the notion that the typical Camaro enthusiast is overly concerned with razor sharp reflexes. And perhaps that was the problem prior to this model, GM was focused on things like offering a 1LE package when what Camaro buyers really wanted was just a comfortable, good looking car with a lot of power.
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LOL... My answer below..
1. Ok, yes there is build up demand for the camaro especialy now that it is back on the market. But when you say "Camaro demographic" that is more than just 5th gen camaro owners Mkay.
2. It is the very first model year, obviously Higher performance versions comes after the initial release. When they come, usually stuff trickle down to lower trim levels which make them better. Was it not the same with the 2010 Mustang "track pack" that was items used on the GT-500. "lounge Lizard"?? a bit extreme is it not. Comparing a base 1SS 2010 camaro with no options to a 2010 Mustang with No options, Which one would be the "lounge Lizzard"??
I garrantee you your average Camaro enthusiat (key word) cares alot more about handling than you average Mustang Enthusiast, who for the most part ONLY care about drag racing, Hence the desire to keep the simplicity of the SRA. Of course the average OWNER of either the mustang or the camaro wants a cheap spoty ride that is pretty quick and looks good. But the demographic of the enthusiast of the camaro and mustang are:
Camaro Enthusiast: Drag racing and Track performance. (a combination of both)
Mustang: Drag racing and thats it. (why do you think the hardcore mustang fans DO NOT WANT a IRS.)
Utlimately you are makeing conclusions based of the very first model year and ASSUMEING no improvments will ever come to the Camaro. I think that is unrealistic and illogical. Also When you use the term "demographic" it kinda gos back to GM and Ford differences as a whole between the fan base. GM fanbase as a whole do care about handling and it reflects in the products. Ford fanbase only cares about Drag racing, ther are a few exceptions, but ford knows what there fans want. Is that not why you can buy a Mustang built from the factory ready for the drag stripe. (forgot the name of it.)