I have no idea where you getting any sort of a Chevette vibe from this car

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The 5th Gen is definitely one of my top choices for my next car. I saw the concept at NAIAS last year and it was/is stunning. The production version is getting a few necessary changes, but it seems to be sticking pretty close to the concept and I am extremely happy about that. Still waiting for the official word on what engine/tranny combos will be available. I am little worried about that, in light of what GM has done and has been talking about doing since the new CAFE laws were passed.
Either way it won't be available till the first quarter of '09, so I might be willing to sign onto a waiting list but I would only do so if I didn't have to put money down since there is no OFFICIAL preordering as of yet.
David