Comments on: GM to build new Firebird, Trans AM alongside Camaro? http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:10:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: THE GM CAR BUYER http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-416398 THE GM CAR BUYER Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:57:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-416398 Listen up all you Firebird Fanatics.... The Firebird is on it's way!!!! I've caught wind from a reliable source that works at a GM development plant. He told me that the Trans Am is a hush-hush project and it won't be finished for another year. The Trans Am is going to be one screaming machine. It's being refered as the new generation of muscle cars. Going back to old school with the revamped high output 455 pushing 600hp standard. There is also a twin turbo that is boasting 1000hp with speed tests over 220mph !!! It will be the most feared american muscle car on the street today. The new Camaro has been brought back to lay the slap down on the mustang and challenger. The Trans Am has been brought back to level the Viper and Ford GT. 2010 is supposed to be the year, so if you want one you better start saving up. From what he said they are not going to producing a lot of them and they are not going to be cheap. Listen up all you Firebird Fanatics….
The Firebird is on it’s way!!!!
I’ve caught wind from a reliable source that works at a GM development plant.
He told me that the Trans Am is a hush-hush project and it won’t be finished for another year.
The Trans Am is going to be one screaming machine. It’s being refered as the new generation of muscle cars. Going back to old school with the revamped high output 455 pushing 600hp standard.
There is also a twin turbo that is boasting 1000hp with speed tests over 220mph !!!
It will be the most feared american muscle car on the street today.
The new Camaro has been brought back to lay the slap down on the mustang and challenger.
The Trans Am has been brought back to level the Viper and Ford GT.
2010 is supposed to be the year, so if you want one you better start saving up.
From what he said they are not going to producing a lot of them and they are not going to be cheap.

]]> By: Exforbrian http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-415221 Exforbrian Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:18:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-415221 Its amazing how all these "fans" of the Camaro are putting down the Mustang, when the reason that the Camaro/Trans Am's where killed was do to the lack of sales stemming from low horsepower/consumer intrest in the product, yet on the Ford side, even when the mustang hit its lowest point, and talks/rumors were to end the production of the Mustang the true devoted mustang lovers stepped up to the plate and kept the Mustang going by showing Ford that they would buy the fox body even though they thought that it was the second worst body style change in the long history of the car. Where were all the Camaro lovers when the line hit a bump in the market? Thats right, they were on Welfare or the unemployment lines, bet they still have the Camaro up on blocks in front of their moblehomes.. :) I have a 2007 Mustang GT, and I am tired of not having any compitiion at the lights and the old Camaros just hang back, so PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!! strc09 quote "1992 SLP Firehawk (more powerful than previous F-bodies and later production F-Bodies). These were very capable cars to throw down against the 5.0 Mustangs" Funny how you guys keep comparing the stock mustang GT's to the top of the line GM competitors, how about putting the tables right, the GT500 is the top of the line, and that would be the one to compare to the Firehawk, or the new GTO with the 5.7L, the Ford GT is the competitor to the Corvette, and the Mustang GT is a 4.6L V8 and would compare to the RS Camaro. Dodge brought back the Challenger, and they are offering 3 powertains that range from a small V8 to a HUGE V8, so you cant just pull up to a stop light and say "ohh its a challenger so I can beat it" you have to compare apples to apples.. P.S. look at the misspells!! you would think that Camaro guys didn't finish high school!! LOL Its amazing how all these “fans” of the Camaro are putting down the Mustang, when the reason that the Camaro/Trans Am’s where killed was do to the lack of sales stemming from low horsepower/consumer intrest in the product, yet on the Ford side, even when the mustang hit its lowest point, and talks/rumors were to end the production of the Mustang the true devoted mustang lovers stepped up to the plate and kept the Mustang going by showing Ford that they would buy the fox body even though they thought that it was the second worst body style change in the long history of the car. Where were all the Camaro lovers when the line hit a bump in the market? Thats right, they were on Welfare or the unemployment lines, bet they still have the Camaro up on blocks in front of their moblehomes.. :)

I have a 2007 Mustang GT, and I am tired of not having any compitiion at the lights and the old Camaros just hang back, so PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!

strc09 quote
“1992 SLP Firehawk (more powerful than previous F-bodies and later production F-Bodies). These were very capable cars to throw down against the 5.0 Mustangs”

Funny how you guys keep comparing the stock mustang GT’s to the top of the line GM competitors, how about putting the tables right, the GT500 is the top of the line, and that would be the one to compare to the Firehawk, or the new GTO with the 5.7L, the Ford GT is the competitor to the Corvette, and the Mustang GT is a 4.6L V8 and would compare to the RS Camaro.
Dodge brought back the Challenger, and they are offering 3 powertains that range from a small V8 to a HUGE V8, so you cant just pull up to a stop light and say “ohh its a challenger so I can beat it” you have to compare apples to apples..

P.S. look at the misspells!! you would think that Camaro guys didn’t finish high school!! LOL

]]> By: warman60 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-384422 warman60 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:20:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-384422 If GM was smart, they would bring back the Trans Am at a price point roughly $1000.00 less the the Mustang, which has been around since '64, and shows no sign of slowing down. This way they could get back a good portion of the market. But they can't get ridiculous with the prices like they did. They should also start listening to the customers, which is something they stopped doing a long time ago. If GM was smart, they would bring back the Trans Am at a price point roughly $1000.00 less the the Mustang, which has been around since ‘64, and shows no sign of slowing down. This way they could get back a good portion of the market. But they can’t get ridiculous with the prices like they did. They should also start listening to the customers, which is something they stopped doing a long time ago.

]]> By: nate http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-265955 nate Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:55:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-265955 if the Camaro and the Trans am are brought back it will start the pony wars all over again. BUILD THEM BUILD THEM BUILD THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! if the Camaro and the Trans am are brought back it will start the pony wars all over again. BUILD THEM BUILD THEM BUILD THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Matt http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-255593 Matt Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:59:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-255593 It would be foolish for GM not to build a Firebird/Trans Am to go with the new Camaro. They go hand in hand, they have been since 1967. It won't cost much more to develop, as the Camaro is basically done now. GM cannot fall back on truck and SUV sales for profits anymore, gas prices are going to prevent that. Yes, gas crises did kill muscle cars in the 70s. But, these new ones could probably get from 20 city -32 hwy. MPG, even with a V8, due to updated technology and driveline gearing. Who knows with cylinder deactivation maybe a bit more. I think they would be pretty popular, with a 6 cylinder RS Camaro cheaply priced, along with a Firebird counterpart. Also, I don't get what the top brass at GM is talking about- no one wants a Firebird. It's one of the most well known and respected marques GM produced. The GTO flopped because of negative popular opinions about it's somewhat bland exterior, it isn't a bad car, just doesn't measure up to the competition as far as your average consumer views are concerned. The Firebird would fare much better. I think the new Camaro looks great the way it is. Look at some of the retarded designs Toyota and Honda are getting away with, why isn't anyone complaining about them? GM needs to come out with something that will obviously put them to shame, the new F-bodies can be the introduction to a phenomenon, and the Firebird is a necessary part of it. I hope it's built, I plan on buying the new Camaro when it comes out, but I'd love the freedom to choose a black Trans Am more. It would be foolish for GM not to build a Firebird/Trans Am to go with the new Camaro. They go hand in hand, they have been since 1967. It won’t cost much more to develop, as the Camaro is basically done now.

GM cannot fall back on truck and SUV sales for profits anymore, gas prices are going to prevent that. Yes, gas crises did kill muscle cars in the 70s. But, these new ones could probably get from 20 city -32 hwy. MPG, even with a V8, due to updated technology and driveline gearing. Who knows with cylinder deactivation maybe a bit more. I think they would be pretty popular, with a 6 cylinder RS Camaro cheaply priced, along with a Firebird counterpart.

Also, I don’t get what the top brass at GM is talking about- no one wants a Firebird. It’s one of the most well known and respected marques GM produced.

The GTO flopped because of negative popular opinions about it’s somewhat bland exterior, it isn’t a bad car, just doesn’t measure up to the competition as far as your average consumer views are concerned. The Firebird would fare much better.

I think the new Camaro looks great the way it is. Look at some of the retarded designs Toyota and Honda are getting away with, why isn’t anyone complaining about them? GM needs to come out with something that will obviously put them to shame, the new F-bodies can be the introduction to a phenomenon, and the Firebird is a necessary part of it.

I hope it’s built, I plan on buying the new Camaro when it comes out, but I’d love the freedom to choose a black Trans Am more.

]]> By: db http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-247956 db Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:41:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-247956 GM needs to take the camaro back to the drawing board. it is ugly as hell. while they are redesigning it, they need to hit the GO button on the trans am. it looks awesome. thank god the GTO is dead, they should have known that no one wanted a Grand Am on crack. perfect example of a good idea gone bad at gm. 400 hp, great. 6 speed tranny, also great. make it look like a grand am, not so great. i hope they retro it. at any rate, you GM diehards can talk crap about the new mustang all you want. yeah, its only 300 HP, but i paid 28K for my fully loaded 06 new. what do you think GM is gonna charge you for the camaro, firebird, or GTO with those 400+ ponies?? a lot more than 28K for 300. you'll be lucky to pay below 40K. and by that time, GT500 prices will most likely be down to msrp. (43K) and you'll be dealing with many of those 500 HP monsters on the road. Mustang will still be at top as it traditionally has, being the best bang for the buck. I would like to see a new firebird rolling down the street though... GM needs to take the camaro back to the drawing board. it is ugly as hell. while they are redesigning it, they need to hit the GO button on the trans am. it looks awesome. thank god the GTO is dead, they should have known that no one wanted a Grand Am on crack. perfect example of a good idea gone bad at gm. 400 hp, great. 6 speed tranny, also great. make it look like a grand am, not so great. i hope they retro it. at any rate, you GM diehards can talk crap about the new mustang all you want. yeah, its only 300 HP, but i paid 28K for my fully loaded 06 new. what do you think GM is gonna charge you for the camaro, firebird, or GTO with those 400+ ponies?? a lot more than 28K for 300. you’ll be lucky to pay below 40K. and by that time, GT500 prices will most likely be down to msrp. (43K) and you’ll be dealing with many of those 500 HP monsters on the road. Mustang will still be at top as it traditionally has, being the best bang for the buck. I would like to see a new firebird rolling down the street though…

]]> By: Chad Hollis http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-222348 Chad Hollis Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:37:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-222348 There is no point in producing two GM flagship ponycars. We will get the Camaro eventually, but it will be up to us to make "T/A" bodykits(see where I'm going here???) Give us the Camaro soon, and we'll take care of the rest. And the GTO is dead...it was a good idea, but the car looks too much like a 4 cylinder sedan to go over well, and is very overpriced for its target market. And also...for real F-body fans, we know that GM was obliged to build a majority of Camaros and Firebirds at the Canada assembly plant. They killed the F-body...closed the plant...demolished the plant...and then announced the resurrection of the Camaro? Coincidence? I myself have owned SEVERAL f-bodies, and currently own a 2000 WS6 T/A, 77 S/E T/A(Bandit, as some call him), and share ownership on a 76 "first year special edition" T/A. I even used to own a 2001 10th Anniversary Firehawk Trans Am...thank you SLP! I am a professional and a "shade-tree" mechanic/bodyman as a hobby. So, we'll get the Camaro. It will be up to us to retro or upgrade the car as we see fit. And I'm a Trans Am fan for life...even have a "screaming chicken" tatoo to boot! There is no point in producing two GM flagship ponycars. We will get the Camaro eventually, but it will be up to us to make “T/A” bodykits(see where I’m going here???) Give us the Camaro soon, and we’ll take care of the rest. And the GTO is dead…it was a good idea, but the car looks too much like a 4 cylinder sedan to go over well, and is very overpriced for its target market. And also…for real F-body fans, we know that GM was obliged to build a majority of Camaros and Firebirds at the Canada assembly plant. They killed the F-body…closed the plant…demolished the plant…and then announced the resurrection of the Camaro? Coincidence?
I myself have owned SEVERAL f-bodies, and currently own a 2000 WS6 T/A, 77 S/E T/A(Bandit, as some call him), and share ownership on a 76 “first year special edition” T/A. I even used to own a 2001 10th Anniversary Firehawk Trans Am…thank you SLP! I am a professional and a “shade-tree” mechanic/bodyman as a hobby.
So, we’ll get the Camaro. It will be up to us to retro or upgrade the car as we see fit. And I’m a Trans Am fan for life…even have a “screaming chicken” tatoo to boot!

]]> By: Steven Terrell http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-221778 Steven Terrell Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:28:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-221778 If I had a personal fleet of cars, the 08 challenger & the 08 Trans Am would be in the garage. If I had a personal fleet of cars, the 08 challenger & the 08 Trans Am would be in the garage.

]]> By: T/A Fan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-219309 T/A Fan Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:19:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-219309 I've own a 70 Firebird & a 87 T/A .. I would jump at the chance to get a new version. Pontiac NEEDS to build this car !! I’ve own a 70 Firebird & a 87 T/A .. I would jump at the chance to get a new version. Pontiac NEEDS to build this car !!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-217512 Anonymous Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:48:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-217512 I had a 2nd generation trans am, just like the bandit,and I had a 3rd gen. I think the new T.A should look like the late 70's the bird on the hood rules Bobby Wright Prestonsburg K.Y I had a 2nd generation trans am, just like the bandit,and I had a 3rd gen. I think the new T.A should look like the late 70’s the bird on the hood rules Bobby Wright Prestonsburg K.Y

]]> By: Gary Goble http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-216753 Gary Goble Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:59:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-216753 I own a 79 Trans Am S/E and a 69 Firebird custom, I love both cars, they still turn heads to this day, I would love to own a 2008 Trans Am S/E..Build it. Lets face it GM, the real reason your F-Bodys failed was because the 4th Gen vehicles were ugly, by 2002, they were starting to look better, however, by then it was too late. You dealt with the problem in the wrong way, instead of dropping the F-Body line, which disappointed alot of your followers, you should have fired the designers. Now you have a chance to redeam yourselves in 2008, Build the Camaro and Firebird Trans Am, but stick with the retro 69 styling, and we guarantee you, we will buy them, ignoring the Mustang and the Challenger....Dont disappoint us. I own a 79 Trans Am S/E and a 69 Firebird custom, I love both cars, they still turn heads to this day, I would love to own a 2008 Trans Am S/E..Build it.

Lets face it GM, the real reason your F-Bodys failed was because the 4th Gen vehicles were ugly, by 2002, they were starting to look better, however, by then it was too late. You dealt with the problem in the wrong way, instead of dropping the F-Body line, which disappointed alot of your followers, you should have fired the designers. Now you have a chance to redeam yourselves in 2008, Build the Camaro and Firebird Trans Am, but stick with the retro 69 styling, and we guarantee you, we will buy them, ignoring the Mustang and the Challenger….Dont disappoint us.

]]> By: Quincy http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-214717 Quincy Sat, 05 Aug 2006 04:04:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-214717 GM. Do not contemplate. BUILD IT! Bring back one of the most popular muscle cars in the world. This car has always been my favorite car. I have only owned one used Firebird but plan to collect at least two or three and would love to buy a brand new one. I'm not too big a fan of retro styling, but I like what I have seen so far. Build this car with no hesitation. GM. Do not contemplate. BUILD IT! Bring back one of the most popular muscle cars in the world. This car has always been my favorite car. I have only owned one used Firebird but plan to collect at least two or three and would love to buy a brand new one. I’m not too big a fan of retro styling, but I like what I have seen so far. Build this car with no hesitation.

]]> By: aaron http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-210284 aaron Sat, 29 Jul 2006 03:18:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-210284 hell ill still pay 3$ per gallon i love the firebird and the trans am along with the camaro you cant take a mans love of power away hell ill still pay 3$ per gallon i love the firebird and the trans am along with the camaro you cant take a mans love of power away

]]> By: John V http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-209441 John V Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:49:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-209441 at $3 gasoline... anything with less than 30mpg will become a hard sell... has anyone noticed the drop in the price of SUVs? the steep energy costs may force a new presidency to raise fuel and emission standards... which may make this new model an increasingly difficult sell... all that being said.. I have had 4 firebirds... of three different generations... settling on the two I own now.. first gen and last gen... my two personal favorites.. I would buy a 5th gen in a HEARTBEAT! a 5th gen Firebird ... not a camaro... ... a FIREBIRD!... I would sell my 40mpg honda in an INSTANT to drive a 5th gen... if they only existed... at $3 gasoline… anything with less than 30mpg will become a hard sell… has anyone noticed the drop in the price of SUVs? the steep energy costs may force a new presidency to raise fuel and emission standards… which may make this new model an increasingly difficult sell…

all that being said..

I have had 4 firebirds… of three different generations… settling on the two I own now.. first gen and last gen… my two personal favorites.. I would buy a 5th gen in a HEARTBEAT! a 5th gen Firebird … not a camaro… … a FIREBIRD!… I would sell my 40mpg honda in an INSTANT to drive a 5th gen… if they only existed…

]]> By: Clark Yatsik http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-206113 Clark Yatsik Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:26:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-206113 Build the 2008 firebird. they will sell. Build the 2008 firebird. they will sell.

]]> By: Xerxes http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-199381 Xerxes Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:46:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-199381 GM would be foolish not to resurrect the FIREBIRD, The name implies it!!! The FIREBIRD (Phoenix) is from ancient mythology, a fiery bird that rose from the ashes!!! Hence the (Firebird hood decal) They would have to be nuts not to build one, NOT A NEW GTO. In the past the two have always shared the same platform just different engines back in the 60s to the 70s. If they do bring it back let Pontiac have there own version of the new GM engines, like in the 60s-70s. Then bring back the 6.6L Firebird Trans-Am BANDIT EDITION, and if you really want to go over the top figure out how to put some T-Tops on that thing!! I cant wait to see the new Camaro on the streets, the new Challenger, and maybe a Pontiac Trans-Am???, How about a Firebird Formula as a lesser model?? From A Loyal Mustang lovers point of view, bring on some competition already!! It would be simply awesome To see the reto old school pony cars goin at it once again in the streets!! GM would be foolish not to resurrect the FIREBIRD, The name implies it!!!
The FIREBIRD (Phoenix) is from ancient mythology, a fiery bird that rose from the ashes!!! Hence the (Firebird hood decal)
They would have to be nuts not to build one, NOT A NEW GTO. In the past the two have always shared the same platform just different engines back in the 60s to the 70s. If they do bring it back let Pontiac have there own version of the new GM engines, like in the 60s-70s. Then bring back the 6.6L Firebird Trans-Am BANDIT EDITION, and if you really want to go over the top figure out how to put some T-Tops on that thing!!
I cant wait to see the new Camaro on the streets, the new Challenger, and maybe a Pontiac Trans-Am???, How about a Firebird Formula as a lesser model??

From A Loyal Mustang lovers point of view, bring on some competition already!! It would be simply awesome
To see the reto old school pony cars goin at it once again in the streets!!

]]> By: Pris http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-189202 Pris Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:43:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-189202 my first car... was a 98 trans am...... i loved it!!! if it does come out.... i sure as hell will be in line waiting to get one! my first car… was a 98 trans am…… i loved it!!!
if it does come out…. i sure as hell will be in line waiting to get one!

]]> By: Bill Gordon http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-188281 Bill Gordon Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:11:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-188281 ps....ALSO... BRING BACK THE FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE !! ps….ALSO… BRING BACK THE FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE !!

]]> By: Bill Gordon http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-188272 Bill Gordon Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:59:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-188272 I sure hope the FIREBIRD does come back...I've always loved that car. the Camaro is okay ,but I CANT STAND THE MUSTANG. It does not have the look of a sports car . it sits too high off the ground , like an SUV,and has a chopped off back end,like someone at Ford was asleep when it was designed. the Firebird is low and sleek by comparision.As the owner of a white FIREBIRD 6 speed Formula Convertible ( My 3rd Firebird ),I get jealous stares from Mustang owners all the time . They KNOW which car looks better,,, and it's faster to boot.So Pontiac,now that you've canned the GTO (it's just as well, no one wanted it anyway} stop trying to go after BMW owners and BRING BACK THE 'BIRD !! Oh, and one more thing... stop listing the TRANS AM like it's a separate model or somthing...THE TRANS AM IS A FIREBIRD !!! always has been... always will be...Don't believe it ? read your factory stickers, boys and girls...the car's official name is the PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM !!! DOES CHEVY LIST THE Z28 as a separate model from the CAMARO ?? I sure hope the FIREBIRD does come back…I’ve always loved that car. the Camaro is okay ,but I CANT STAND THE MUSTANG. It does not have the look of a sports car . it sits too high off the ground , like an SUV,and has a chopped off back end,like someone at Ford was asleep when it was designed. the Firebird is low and sleek by comparision.As the owner of a white FIREBIRD 6 speed Formula Convertible ( My 3rd Firebird ),I get jealous stares from Mustang owners all the time . They KNOW which car looks better,,, and it’s faster to boot.So Pontiac,now that you’ve canned the GTO (it’s just as well, no one wanted it anyway} stop trying to go after BMW owners and BRING BACK THE ‘BIRD !! Oh, and one more thing… stop listing the TRANS AM like it’s a separate model or somthing…THE TRANS AM IS A FIREBIRD !!! always has been… always will be…Don’t believe it ? read your factory stickers, boys and girls…the car’s official name is the PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM !!! DOES CHEVY LIST THE Z28 as a separate model from the CAMARO ??

]]> By: Susan H http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-187745 Susan H Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:56:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-187745 I think it's about time the major car companies have seen the light and have made the decision to manufacturer newer versions of their old classics. The problem with today's cars is they all look the same -- no style. Ford did a great job with reinventing the Mustang. I'm a Trans Am girl and I am very much looking forward to the new 2008 Pontiac Trans Am! - Susan I think it’s about time the major car companies have seen the light and have made the decision to manufacturer newer versions of their old classics. The problem with today’s cars is they all look the same — no style. Ford did a great job with reinventing the Mustang. I’m a Trans Am girl and I am very much looking forward to the new 2008 Pontiac Trans Am! – Susan

]]> By: kristen http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-2#comment-186355 kristen Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:44:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-186355 Looks to much like a MUSTANG a CAMARA should still look like a CAMARA. I hope they don't go in this direction with the car. They need to remake the CAMARO and my all time favorite FIREBIRD TRANS AM and I hope when they do it you can still recognize it as being a FIREBIRD Looks to much like a MUSTANG a CAMARA should still
look like a CAMARA. I hope they don’t go in this direction with the car. They need to remake
the CAMARO and my all time favorite FIREBIRD TRANS AM
and I hope when they do it you can still recognize it as being a FIREBIRD

]]> By: Ponlen Kang http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-180371 Ponlen Kang Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:25:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-180371 I own a 2002 Trans Am, I am one of the few asian guys who choose American muscle over Import anyday.If the trans am come back out I'm gonna get one with a 427 stroker fully loaded. I own a 2002 Trans Am, I am one of the few asian guys who choose American muscle over Import anyday.If the trans am come back out I’m gonna get one with a 427 stroker fully loaded.

]]> By: andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-180342 andrew Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:14:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-180342 the firebird has always been better than camaro if you bring back the camaro you must bring back the firebird if you do i will buy one. the firebird has always been better than camaro if you bring back the camaro you must bring back the firebird if you do i will buy one.

]]> By: jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-180341 jordan Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:09:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-180341 trans ams rock please GM dont make me go get a challenger i want a firebird. trans ams rock please GM dont make me go get a challenger i want a firebird.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-179672 Jonathan Wed, 28 Jun 2006 06:10:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-179672 the camro looks like something my grandma would drive to bingo,but the trans am rocks.At least you got one thing right. the camro looks like something my grandma would drive to bingo,but the trans am rocks.At least you got one thing right.

]]> By: dustin rea http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-178792 dustin rea Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:29:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-178792 i have an 04 cavalier. its ok but its FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. i hate the fact that you got me used to v-8 rear wheel peel then basically cut me off. build the new trans-am. I WILL BUY ONE!!!!!! PLEASE dont make me put a ford mustang in the driveway. its against my religeon. id consider a new camaro but my passion for pontiac keeps me awake for hours at night, thinking of my next mod on my 79 formula. also why not make the smaller cars optional front or rear wheel by custom order? you might be surprised how many mid 20s guys hate front wheel drive. give us a choice. give us the trans-am. i have an 04 cavalier. its ok but its FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. i hate the fact that you got me used to v-8 rear wheel peel then basically cut me off. build the new trans-am. I WILL BUY ONE!!!!!! PLEASE dont make me put a ford mustang in the driveway. its against my religeon. id consider a new camaro but my passion for pontiac keeps me awake for hours at night, thinking of my next mod on my 79 formula. also why not make the smaller cars optional front or rear wheel by custom order? you might be surprised how many mid 20s guys hate front wheel drive. give us a choice. give us the trans-am.

]]> By: Derek http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-94883 Derek Wed, 07 Jun 2006 08:17:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-94883 Ok. GM will have to keep the price down. This is what has killed them in the past. The Mustang has stayed AFFORDABLE and stylish. That was the problem with the last Gen. 'bird and Camaro and the current GTO. Under $25,000 for a V6 model. Under $30,000 for a Z/28 or TA. Give them a manual trans. standard and the Auto. as the option. We want these cars. Just go back to the original idea behind them in the first place. Fast, fun, sleek and affordable. Yes, we will come. Quickly. Ok. GM will have to keep the price down. This is what has killed them in the past. The Mustang has stayed AFFORDABLE and stylish. That was the problem with the last Gen. ‘bird and Camaro and the current GTO. Under $25,000 for a V6 model. Under $30,000 for a Z/28 or TA. Give them a manual trans. standard and the Auto. as the option. We want these cars. Just go back to the original idea behind them in the first place. Fast, fun, sleek and affordable. Yes, we will come. Quickly.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-93634 Jordan Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:44:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-93634 it is sooooooooooo sexy i cant wait tell the 08 comes out ...... it is sooooooooooo sexy i cant wait tell the 08 comes out ……

]]> By: Andy http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-89818 Andy Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:04:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-89818 Yes bring back the Firebird!! I fell in-love with them from the moment I first saw one in Smokey and the bandit and Knight Rider. I've always preferred the Firebird styling over the Camaro not to mention the huge Pheonix on the hood and TRANS AM written on all sides. I agree with the majority of views, the Pontiac range now is bland and the GTO hasn't sold as well as Pontiac where hopeing. The Firebird has a lagacy behind it and a very strong following, if you build this car with a similar look they'll sell like hot cakes and I will sell vital body parts to buy one! Yes bring back the Firebird!! I fell in-love with them from the moment I first saw one in Smokey and the bandit and Knight Rider. I’ve always preferred the Firebird styling over the Camaro not to mention the huge Pheonix on the hood and TRANS AM written on all sides. I agree with the majority of views, the Pontiac range now is bland and the GTO hasn’t sold as well as Pontiac where hopeing.

The Firebird has a lagacy behind it and a very strong following, if you build this car with a similar look they’ll sell like hot cakes and I will sell vital body parts to buy one!

]]> By: nick http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-87515 nick Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:53:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-87515 OK they got the right idea on the engine and performance but the half futuristic half retro sucks its just not a camaro. they should hire the guy disigning the challenger, atleast it looks like a challenger OK they got the right idea on the engine and performance but the half futuristic half retro sucks its just not a camaro. they should hire the guy disigning the challenger, atleast it looks like a challenger

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-78845 Mike Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:08:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-78845 Terrific news if true. I'm going to need a new toy in a few years as my '01 Trans-Am (my 3rd Trans-Am) will be past due for replacement. The GTO just never excited me, looks too much in my eyes like a sedan (and when it comes to buying a sedan, I'll keep to BMW). Bought the wife a new Vibe as an anniversary gift a few weeks ago (she is a Toyota salesperson... who much prefers the Vibe appearance), and we plan to stay with Pontiacs as long as they build a quality product. What I'd really like to see is a true Mid-Size BMW fighter 4-door with RWD, room for 2 carseats, manual transmissions for both 6 cylinders and V-8's, and refined engines... a Caddilac CTS-lite! Terrific news if true. I’m going to need a new toy in a few years as my ‘01 Trans-Am (my 3rd Trans-Am) will be past due for replacement. The GTO just never excited me, looks too much in my eyes like a sedan (and when it comes to buying a sedan, I’ll keep to BMW). Bought the wife a new Vibe as an anniversary gift a few weeks ago (she is a Toyota salesperson… who much prefers the Vibe appearance), and we plan to stay with Pontiacs as long as they build a quality product. What I’d really like to see is a true Mid-Size BMW fighter 4-door with RWD, room for 2 carseats, manual transmissions for both 6 cylinders and V-8’s, and refined engines… a Caddilac CTS-lite!

]]> By: Kathy McKinley http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-70210 Kathy McKinley Wed, 31 May 2006 03:14:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-70210 I am also a Trans Am addict! I own a 2002 WS6 Trans AM. I am 47 years old and ever since I bought my first car, I fell in love with these cars. I have never owned any other kind of car. (5 Firebirds and 2 Trans Am. I was so sad when you stopped making them. This Trans AM WS6 is the best looking car in my opinion. I LOVE the hood style. Please come back with these cars, and don't forget the T-Tops!! Thanks for making driving FUN!!! Your Trans AM addict, Kathy I am also a Trans Am addict! I own a 2002 WS6 Trans AM. I am 47 years old and ever since I bought my first car, I fell in love with these cars. I have never owned any other kind of car. (5 Firebirds and 2 Trans Am. I was so sad when you stopped making them. This Trans AM WS6 is the best looking car in my opinion. I LOVE the hood style. Please come back with these cars, and don’t forget the T-Tops!! Thanks for making driving FUN!!!
Your Trans AM addict,
Kathy

]]> By: Dan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-67979 Dan Tue, 30 May 2006 22:11:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-67979 This must be greatest idea I have ever heard, no wonder GM may be keeping this under wraps. The Camaro, Firebird and Trans Am have always essentially been the same car with some stylistic variation, of which I believe the Trans Am is by far the hottest of the three (take a load of this link and see if you don't agree: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3216/834/1600/SP32-20060509-074522.jpg ) Given the Firebird and Trans Am would share at least 95 percent commonality in parts with the Camaro, it would cost GM next to nothing to build all of them. And I say BUILD IT!!! This must be greatest idea I have ever heard, no wonder GM may be keeping this under wraps. The Camaro, Firebird and Trans Am have always essentially been the same car with some stylistic variation, of which I believe the Trans Am is by far the hottest of the three (take a load of this link and see if you don’t agree: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3216/834/1600/SP32-20060509-074522.jpg )
Given the Firebird and Trans Am would share at least 95 percent commonality in parts with the Camaro, it would cost GM next to nothing to build all of them. And I say BUILD IT!!!

]]> By: dustin http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-66069 dustin Tue, 30 May 2006 18:31:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-66069 This car needs to happen. The idea is not impractical. Pontiac is all about "awesomeness" they said. Why not add a little muscle to the brand with a retro meets new rear wheel drive v-8 monster. We all miss the Bird and Im sure were all willing to buy. They've got the car, money, and support. If they would just stop being scared of what all the hippy mommy boys who drive foriegn krap think they could take Pontiac to a new level. BUILD IT NOW!!! This car needs to happen. The idea is not impractical. Pontiac is all about “awesomeness” they said. Why not add a little muscle to the brand with a retro meets new rear wheel drive v-8 monster. We all miss the Bird and Im sure were all willing to buy. They’ve got the car, money, and support. If they would just stop being scared of what all the hippy mommy boys who drive foriegn krap think they could take Pontiac to a new level. BUILD IT NOW!!!

]]> By: Layton http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro.html/comment-page-1#comment-51244 Layton Wed, 24 May 2006 20:14:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/02/gm-to-build-new-firebird-trans-am-alongside-camaro/#comment-51244 Wake up pontiac. You've never had a carryover Trans-Am,if you build it you know you will sell it. I have owned a number of Firebirds, Formulas and Trans Ams, never a better car built. All firebirds are an addiction, CURE MY ALE PONTIAC. When you cancelled F-body I was sickened, shoot me full of PONTICLLON!!!! I am collecting One of each Generation, I need another fix !!!! I would not own a Camaro I like real muscle power Wake up pontiac. You’ve never had a carryover Trans-Am,if you build it you know you will sell it. I have owned a number of Firebirds, Formulas and Trans Ams, never a better car built. All firebirds are an addiction, CURE MY ALE PONTIAC. When you cancelled F-body I was sickened, shoot me full of PONTICLLON!!!!
I am collecting One of each Generation, I need another fix !!!! I would not own a Camaro
I like real muscle power

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