Camaro changes - Aqua Blue and Transformers Edition to end; high wing spoiler; hurst

[Mini-Meissen]

There are a number of changes upcoming for the 2010 Camaro production that you need to be aware of:The first change is there will not be a DOSP cycle this week as there are enough orders in the system to cover the necessary lead time for the plant. The next DOSP cycle will start on [...]

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[my95z28]

Why must they always kill the best colors?!?!?!

[white96TA]

Brian, what did I tell you about aqua blue becoming the rare color

someone should buy a aqua blue camaro!

[ktl711]

Hmmm... I wonder if it's because Aqua Blue is the least-ordered color? Or if they're having quality problems with it in application or durability?

Anyone know what a "DOSP cycle" is? Is that like a really sophisticated mountain bike, or a new competitor for Harley?

[bigjon88]

man i loved that blue color it was the best one

[MP81]

Awww, sad to see ABM go, it's a nice color.

The hurst short throw is taking FOREVER.

Still not sure on that high-rise spoiler.

And the Transformers Edition, well, that makes sense.

[meissen]

Brian, what did I tell you about aqua blue becoming the rare color

someone should buy a aqua blue camaro!

It's true - John called it:

ehhh I would have to disagree and say the aqua blue, just because I think once the white has some time to catch up to the others (others had a head start) it will surpass some.

[csmith4153]

Why must they always kill the best colors?!?!?!

No one is ordering cars that color. Its currently totals about 2% -3% of orders.

[BP_Z28]

Its honestly my least fav for a 5th gen so doesnt phase me

[FireBirdGirl02]

If I had to get a camaro it would be in that color or in white.

[nascarnate326]

While its kind of a bummer, its kind of cool too. That means (hopefully) they will be putting out other colors like green, purple, and a better blue.

[Lucky SOB]

Yes, that hurst shifter is taking forever. My dad ordered it (it's on the order sheet from when he ordered the car - it was an option) and there's still no word on it.

[WMCC Doug]

Dropping the Aqua Blue color is pure economics. It didn't reach the minimum percentage of sales (something like 3-4%) so it gets dropped. It's as simple as that. It happens all the time. Remember Sport Gold from '98 and Hugger Orange from '99? Same deal, not enough sales.

However, I think it's partly GM's fault. When the colors were first announced and there were examples shown, the Aqua Blue sample looked very bland. Dealers didn't order it and customers didn't order it based on the lousy sample. Once the color was out there and everyone could see it, it was already doomed, percentage wise.

Look how people rave about Sport Gold and Hugger Orange now. They were just starting to catch on (like Aqua Blue is now) when the "cut-off date" was reached and they were dropped.

Aqua Blue is a stunning color, especially with white stripes, but now that the public is finally getting a chance to see the color in person, the cut-off date is here, it's too late to save it, so it's history. That's too bad, I thought it was a nice color.

Personally, I like it better than both Inferno Orange and Cyber Gray.

[nascarnate326]

Personally, I like it better than both Inferno Orange and RJM, and SIM.

fixed it for ya

[phoenix_rising]

That sucks. I love the aqua blue. Oh well I will just save up for a cyber gray 2SS Vert! yay!