GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! - Page 3

**nadepalma** · 04-01-2008, 09:50 AM

Interesting if it is true.

Nice story.

jasaero · 04-01-2008, 09:54 AM

If this isn't an april fools joke, it does confirm some stuff MG and others were hoping for on Caddy Zeta in that they will have lighter suspension and other pieces that were useful for a car like this. This seems like an April Fools deal though in how much info was supposedly gathered from an inside source.

PontiacBixler · 04-01-2008, 10:17 AM

If someone wanted to pull a more cruel and inhumane April Fools Joke, GMI would have posted a "Firebird Set to Return 2012" and had MonaroSS do a great PhotoChop to go along with it.

You probably would have heard about me on the news going postal at my workplace screaming something to the matter of "WHY WON'T GM JUST BRING IT BACK ALREADY?!?!?!?!?! STOP TOYING WITH MY HEART GM!!!!!!!!!!!!!" while I throw board room chairs through the windows.

jcurry05 · 04-01-2008, 10:18 AM

According to yahoo online April Foolery is up 40% this year. News was just too good to be true. Lets be honest.

EldoFan · 04-01-2008, 10:18 AM

If it's true......I guess I'll have to shut up about the Camaro 'Monza's' weight problem....

If not.....well, I think I'll take a trip down under and pay JoeT a visit

*cracks knuckles*

jcurry05 · 04-01-2008, 10:20 AM

Has anybody seen this from any other sources?

eaton53 · 04-01-2008, 10:24 AM

I'm waiting for the "GM has change of heart, will re-introduce Chevrolet El Camino in 2010!!" thread...

Ambalanche · 04-01-2008, 10:25 AM

APRIL FOOL!! It was better last year!

minnfang · 04-01-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zete

I hate April Fools. Not because of getting tricked but because it's a waste of brain cycles trying to figure out what is or isn't. I have better things to do with my time than partake in childish pranks.

Hence, I've optimized and believe nothing until April 2nd. Gives me a whole day to concentrate on other things while the world fools around pretending they have a sense of humour.

Doood, don't be such a wet blanket.

I thought it was fun - very creative. Too bad it's, ahem, that day of the year.

jwrebholz · 04-01-2008, 10:29 AM

It's too bad this is an April Fool's joke, because that is AWESOME. The hatchback actually looks really good on the Camaro, and it sounds like it'd be a total blast to drive.

Puzzel · 04-01-2008, 10:30 AM

This would be a great cover for an Alpha mule, like Honda using the S2000 for an NSX mule.

KingElvis · 04-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Much cooler and more imaginative and creative than the actual Camaro.

ctaylorzl1 · 04-01-2008, 10:41 AM

Monza......Monza????? If anyone believes this they need to look down at the calender! This isnt nearly as good as some of the previous April Fools jokes on GMi! I remember last years being much more believeable, I am kinda dissapointed!

Whats next, Bob Lutz greenliting the Cadillac Sixteen?

Tico · 04-01-2008, 10:57 AM

Camaro and Mustang would both do well to consider somthing like this for the next generation. It may be the only way these nameplates can survive in the decades to come. I hope such inovation does not go down in history as only an April fools joke otherwise GM and Ford will be the fools!!!

CrimsonTider · 04-01-2008, 12:04 PM

I actually like this. Even if it is an April Fool's joke. If the roof/glass section could be pushed forward about 6 inches, the proportions would look better. IMO all the F-bodys should have 2 seats with a package shelf behind. I have rarely seen F-bodys with more than 2 persons in them at a given time. I can count on one hand the number of times my Firebird's rear seats have been used. And I bet many buyers (hot-rod set) will prefer a live axle. I hope as many of these weight-reducing ideas as possible can be used. But PLEASE do not bring back the Monza name!

04-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#31 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,688	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! Interesting if it is true. Nice story. __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln

04-01-2008, 09:54 AM	#32 (permalink)
jasaero 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,061	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! If this isn't an april fools joke, it does confirm some stuff MG and others were hoping for on Caddy Zeta in that they will have lighter suspension and other pieces that were useful for a car like this. This seems like an April Fools deal though in how much info was supposedly gathered from an inside source.

04-01-2008, 10:17 AM	#33 (permalink)
PontiacBixler 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 1,117	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! If someone wanted to pull a more cruel and inhumane April Fools Joke, GMI would have posted a "Firebird Set to Return 2012" and had MonaroSS do a great PhotoChop to go along with it. You probably would have heard about me on the news going postal at my workplace screaming something to the matter of "WHY WON'T GM JUST BRING IT BACK ALREADY?!?!?!?!?! STOP TOYING WITH MY HEART GM!!!!!!!!!!!!!" while I throw board room chairs through the windows. __________________ What is happening to the GM that grew up with for these many decades? If I could I would institute a hostile take over and kick the entire board and executives out and fill the positions with creative minds under the age of 35.

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jcurry05 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 138	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! According to yahoo online April Foolery is up 40% this year. News was just too good to be true. Lets be honest.

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04-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#36 (permalink)
jcurry05 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 138	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! Has anybody seen this from any other sources?

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jwrebholz 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,689	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! It's too bad this is an April Fool's joke, because that is AWESOME. The hatchback actually looks really good on the Camaro, and it sounds like it'd be a total blast to drive.

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Puzzel 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Drives: 05 Colorado EC LS 2WD I5 5M Posts: 212	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! This would be a great cover for an Alpha mule, like Honda using the S2000 for an NSX mule. __________________ In mourning for the still-birth of the G8 ST! Current Rides: 05 Colorado EC LS 2WD I5 5M in Sunburnt Orange 02 Honda VTX 1800C Past Favorite Rides: 02 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 6M --> still miss it! 76 Pontiac Ventura Coupe 260ci V8 A3 (all time fav)

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ctaylorzl1 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,301	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! Monza......Monza????? If anyone believes this they need to look down at the calender! This isnt nearly as good as some of the previous April Fools jokes on GMi! I remember last years being much more believeable, I am kinda dissapointed! Whats next, Bob Lutz greenliting the Cadillac Sixteen? __________________ Last edited by ctaylorzl1 : 04-01-2008 at 10:45 AM.

04-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#44 (permalink)
Tico 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Drives: Fords Posts: 242	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! Camaro and Mustang would both do well to consider somthing like this for the next generation. It may be the only way these nameplates can survive in the decades to come. I hope such inovation does not go down in history as only an April fools joke otherwise GM and Ford will be the fools!!!

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CrimsonTider 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 95	Re: GMI Exclusive: Camaro Monza Caught! I actually like this. Even if it is an April Fool's joke. If the roof/glass section could be pushed forward about 6 inches, the proportions would look better. IMO all the F-bodys should have 2 seats with a package shelf behind. I have rarely seen F-bodys with more than 2 persons in them at a given time. I can count on one hand the number of times my Firebird's rear seats have been used. And I bet many buyers (hot-rod set) will prefer a live axle. I hope as many of these weight-reducing ideas as possible can be used. But PLEASE do not bring back the Monza name! __________________ Current Rides: '96 Firebird Formula 68K '87 T-Bird LX 109K

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