2010 Camaro

[CompanyXPaladin]

Has anyone driven the new Camaro? I've seen them, I really like the way they look, I really like the idea of a V-6 with a 6-speed, and RWD. I hear they handle really well, and I've heard of people pulling mid-30's MPGs with them. Anyone have opinions on them?

edit: poll added.

[Yar Is Word]

Camaro vs Mustang vs Challenger
9+ minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uTjaQ6E7g

[silver_echo]

i kinda like them, however, i have always been the type to wait on a car that i like until it has been out for a year or two so that they can have a change to fix some bugs... the lady at the parts counter for the auto tech program at my school bought one, and it is already having some tranny issues... also, when hers showed up for delivery, it had a DENT on the passenger side that was there in the FACTORY!(yes, they knew)... had i been in her shoes, i would have made the dealer get me a new one and make them give me a discount for my inconvenience...

[Darb]

Not my bag, plus... GM.

[mikenacarato]

i love gm cars...just not the camaro. i would rather have a challenger.

[hachi-roku_fan]

I like it, and love the looks of the challenger, but I'd rather get a Hyundai Genesis coupe

[ka0sx]

that motor trend review doesn't mean shit =P
does not challange any of those cars capabilities.

[kargoboy]

I would definitely buy one. With a V6, work on upgrading the suspension setup first and
in a few years add a supercharger.

The V6 is lighter and handles better out of the box. My only problem with the
car is the overall weight. I would have liked to have seen it weigh in at least 300lbs
less.

[CompanyXPaladin]

Originally Posted by ka0sx

that motor trend review doesn't mean shit =P
does not challange any of those cars capabilities.

+1

I've been reading a lot of reviews, and it looks like the Camaro V6 actually performed reasonably well compared to the Genesis coupe. Heres what I'm given to understand about the Camaro, Challenger (since someone mentioned it, and it is worth mentioning), and Genesis Coupe:

All three cars have available V6 engines. The Challenger doesn't offer a manual transmission with it's V6 - in fact, the manual transmission option starts at 33k (and you have to pay extra for it.). All 3 cars feature independent front suspension and 5-link rear suspension. All 3 V6 motors make similar power (plus or minus a little HP or ft/lbs). All 3 V6 models get similar fuel economy - high 20's EPA estimate, although I've read that mid-30's are common on the Challenger.

The Challenger weighs more than either other car - at 4400 pounds. It's suspension is soft, the steering response sucks, and it generally does not handle curves well. All the reviews I've read indicate that it's an awesome cruise car. You can get better suspension on it, but I don't know how much that helps. And it still weighs 4400 pounds. This, combined with the lack of a manual transmission for them, doesn't make the Challenger an option for me. I love the styling, its great. Its just more car than I want to haul around; I don't want a boat, I want something fun to drive.

The Camaro and the Genesis Coupe perform similarly in every test I've seen them in. They got similar skid pad and figure 8 numbers, performed similarly on a technical track, and even get similar 1/4 mile times and trap speeds despite the Camaro being a little heavier. Given the choice between a Camaro and a Genesis with that information, its a tough call. I much prefer the Camaro's body styling over the Genesis, which just looks too Celica, too "I'm a ricer and my mommy bought me this car," for me. If the Genesis spanked the Camaro in all performance areas, I wouldn't care. But as is, the Camaro looks hotter, performs the same with (I think) more potential, and actually comes in 4k cheaper for similarly equipped models. I'll bet you a quarter the Camaro is cheaper to insure, too.

Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to test drive some cars this weekend - maybe then I'll have an actual opinion.

edit: edited for clarity.

[Bob Dog]

I would definitely like to take one for a spin, after I do I will have an opinion.

[BrazdonW]

all look same

[talnlnky]

wow.... it looks just like the all the newer "muscle" cars from american companies the past 4 years... new mustang... charger.. yeah...

imma pass on this one. American designers are lame.

[BrazdonW]

all look same

















;)

[hachi-roku_fan]

I think the Genesis will have a bigger aftermarket, especially if you get a 4 cylinder turbo model. HKS already has a upgraded kit and making V6 power. My opinion on the car has nothing to do with the MT review, I'm just not a fan of buying American cars

[highwaypass]

i love it,but simply can't afford it

[hasher22]

DAMMIT!

I wanted the genesis coupe, aust is not getting the model apparently from australia's head office

[NJBob]

Can't afford it but I like 'em. I was looking at them last week.

[talnlnky]

oh yeah.... WTF? its not a camaro if it doesn't have T-TOPS!... I WANT T-Tops!... But even then.... still wouldn't buy it because it's american.