Back around the start of the year (2007) there was a lot of Internet
talk of a Pontiac being allowed to design the next generation
Firebird. All based on the release of photos from the up-coming 2009
(2010?) Camero. However, this has seem to have died down.
Having been off the Net for sometime, have lost track of the rumor
mill. Has anyone heard anything? Been a Trans Am man since 1977 and
currently on number 4 (1975, 1978, 1979 and currently a 1995, all are
second hand.) Never was in the right position to buy a new one
(paying for college, Carter's resession, getting married, buying
house, graduate school having kids, normal life.) In 2002 there was
no way I could come home and say "Honey, can I spend $ 35,000 for a
NEW Trans Am?"
Now that I'm on the near side of 50, would sure like to buy a NEW one,
ordered MY way
before I check-out.
So, anyone hearing anything or know of a web site that keeps track?
Have already E-Mail Pontiac through their web site and got the
"Thanks
for you comments, nice idea, will get back to you" response.
Gary - KQ6RT - 14 Oct 2007 00:32 GMT
Pontiac has no plan to reintroduce to Firebird, there is talk however of
bringing back the GTO for another try.
GM wants there to be a clearer distinction between the different divisions
than what they have now. The plan is for each division to be aimed at a
different segment of the market. Pontiac is supposed to go after the BMW
market. I say good luck with that!
> Back around the start of the year (2007) there was a lot of Internet
> talk of a Pontiac being allowed to design the next generation
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> "Thanks
> for you comments, nice idea, will get back to you" response.
FBR - 14 Oct 2007 01:20 GMT
> Back around the start of the year (2007) there was a lot of Internet
> talk of a Pontiac being allowed to design the next generation
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> "Thanks
> for you comments, nice idea, will get back to you" response.
Allegedly there was to be a Camaro for the 08 model year to compete with the
Mustang and the re-introduction of the Dodge Challenger. Apparently the
Camaro is "vapor-ware". Even if GM does try to come out with a new
"f-body", I doubt they split resources on doing both Camaro and Firebird.
Buy a decent mid-80's model, put some bux in it and enjoy cause I'm afraid
the Bird is gone.
NoOption5L@aol.com - 16 Oct 2007 02:55 GMT
On Oct 13, 7:20 pm, "FBR" <firebirdracing- thinks spam sucks -
@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Allegedly there was to be a Camaro for the 08 model year to compete with the
> Mustang and the re-introduction of the Dodge Challenger. Apparently the
> Camaro is "vapor-ware".
The new Camaro will debut soon. It's not just talk and auto show
pictures.
> Even if GM does try to come out with a new
> "f-body", I doubt they split resources on doing both Camaro and Firebird.
While I'd like to see a new Firebird too, I think it's wise for GM to
just offer one model and make it the very best they can.
> Buy a decent mid-80's model, put some bux in it and enjoy cause I'm afraid
> the Bird is gone.
My pick. The last generation 1LE car.
Patrick
'93 Cobra
Cy Welch - 16 Oct 2007 16:26 GMT
According to the chevy website when I looked the new Camaro is scheduled for
late 2008 as part of the 2009 model year.

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> On Oct 13, 7:20 pm, "FBR" <firebirdracing- thinks spam sucks -
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> Patrick
> '93 Cobra
kuuldude - 24 Oct 2007 23:27 GMT
Man how I would love to see the Firebird come back. But, even better
the Trans Am. Probably not the smartest thing for GM but I would
definately buy one. So they got at least one sell :)