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Black5thgen · 05-01-2009, 10:18 AM

Well I have had my car for about 15 hours and have put a few miles on it. I wanted to share some of my thoughts. First off the interior is awesome, I have no gripes what so ever other than it would have been nice to have the ABL across the dash. This car is like no other Camaro I have ever driven (this is my 5th f-body, 2 3rds and 2 4ths). I would compare this car to my buddies G35 in terms of comfort and ride quality. I haven't really got on it yet but the little bit of it I have done has been impressive. The car doesn't "feel" as fast as you think but you look down at the speed and you're moving. Another great feature that I have grown to love is the digital speedo in the DIC. I see no reason for HUD. I would describe this car as a cross between a vette and GTO, both are high quality cars and the Camaro bridges the gap between sports car and GT.

The best thing about this car is the attention it gets. Like I said I have owned this car for around 15 hours and people flock to it. If you don't have many friends then this car is your answer. On the test drive alone it almost caused on accident and a guy in a suburban refused to go ahead of me at a stop sign. My saleman told me 20 people wanted to buy the car for the one day it sat in the service entrance. I am impressed with this car and it has surpassed my expectations. I would reccommend it to anyone. This car should be a good volume seller and will definantly get people into the dealerships. It will help GM in this tough time.

Don't plan on sleeping for a couple days when your Camaro comes in!

tjbusa · 05-01-2009, 10:20 AM

I can't sleep now.....

Crowley · 05-01-2009, 10:20 AM

Nice little write up .. thanks,

Crowley

GothamCamaro · 05-01-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm not sleeping in waiting for my Camaro.

That's a cool write-up after having yours for 15 hours, I suspect many of us will have that same story with people flocking to our cars or checking it out on the street.

Can't wait!

PQ · 05-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Well, get on it just once.

JJ2010 · 05-01-2009, 10:29 AM

I hope I can get some sleep when It comes....

I hadn't got much sleep for almost a year looking on the internet for info and waiting for my car.

My wife keeps saying I will be glad when your car gets here, so you want be living on the computer..

Brokinarrow · 05-01-2009, 10:32 AM

you know whats coming, right..... ?

mcernik · 05-01-2009, 10:34 AM

I have a cool story from Wednesday night. I took my boys to get some ice cream. (Basically gave me an excuse to go out and drive) So the Dairy Queen I took them to is like a combined DQ \ BP gas station. So I parked the car (took 2 spots on the end) go in and ordered. While ordering, two guys are circling the car checking it out. Then we sit down. Over the intercom from the gas station side you hear -"Pump #3 go ahead, and everybody check out the KICK ASS car in the parking lot!"

Gotta love it.

*radz28* · 05-01-2009, 10:40 AM

Cool! Thanks for sharing. It makes me want the car even more, if that's even possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcernik

I have a cool story from Wednesday night. I took my boys to get some ice cream. (Basically gave me an excuse to go out and drive) So the Dairy Queen I took them to is like a combined DQ \ BP gas station. So I parked the car (took 2 spots on the end) go in and ordered. While ordering, two guys are circling the car checking it out. Then we sit down. Over the intercom from the gas station side you hear -"Pump #3 go ahead, and everybody check out the KICK ASS car in the parking lot!"

Gotta love it.

Good story, LOL!

Brokinarrow · 05-01-2009, 10:40 AM

that is awesome

2010 2-Tone · 05-01-2009, 10:42 AM

How many times has that been done for a stang???? Probably none!!!!

jeffny09 · 05-01-2009, 10:43 AM

by the time us early orders get our cars no one will care

kdbolt70 · 05-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Had mine for over a week now, and every word he said is 100% true.

People will reach their heads out of their windows to get a better look and give you a thumbs up. Its almost dangerous.

D1BADZ · 05-01-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

by the time us early orders get our cars no one will care

Hmm I ordered 10/13 and have mine.

People care

05-01-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Some thoughts from a 5th gen owner Well I have had my car for about 15 hours and have put a few miles on it. I wanted to share some of my thoughts. First off the interior is awesome, I have no gripes what so ever other than it would have been nice to have the ABL across the dash. This car is like no other Camaro I have ever driven (this is my 5th f-body, 2 3rds and 2 4ths). I would compare this car to my buddies G35 in terms of comfort and ride quality. I haven't really got on it yet but the little bit of it I have done has been impressive. The car doesn't "feel" as fast as you think but you look down at the speed and you're moving. Another great feature that I have grown to love is the digital speedo in the DIC. I see no reason for HUD. I would describe this car as a cross between a vette and GTO, both are high quality cars and the Camaro bridges the gap between sports car and GT. The best thing about this car is the attention it gets. Like I said I have owned this car for around 15 hours and people flock to it. If you don't have many friends then this car is your answer. On the test drive alone it almost caused on accident and a guy in a suburban refused to go ahead of me at a stop sign. My saleman told me 20 people wanted to buy the car for the one day it sat in the service entrance. I am impressed with this car and it has surpassed my expectations. I would reccommend it to anyone. This car should be a good volume seller and will definantly get people into the dealerships. It will help GM in this tough time. Don't plan on sleeping for a couple days when your Camaro comes in!

05-01-2009, 10:22 AM	#4
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,599	I'm not sleeping in waiting for my Camaro. That's a cool write-up after having yours for 15 hours, I suspect many of us will have that same story with people flocking to our cars or checking it out on the street. Can't wait! __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

05-01-2009, 10:22 AM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Well, get on it just once. __________________

05-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#7
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	you know whats coming, right..... ? __________________

05-01-2009, 10:40 AM	#10
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	that is awesome __________________

05-01-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I can't sleep now.....

05-01-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	Nice little write up .. thanks, Crowley __________________

05-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#6
JJ2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smithfield,NC Posts: 1,203	I hope I can get some sleep when It comes.... I hadn't got much sleep for almost a year looking on the internet for info and waiting for my car. My wife keeps saying I will be glad when your car gets here, so you want be living on the computer..

05-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
mcernik Drives: Rally Yellow SS/RS VIN # 3931 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richfield, Wisconsin Posts: 151	I have a cool story from Wednesday night. I took my boys to get some ice cream. (Basically gave me an excuse to go out and drive) So the Dairy Queen I took them to is like a combined DQ \ BP gas station. So I parked the car (took 2 spots on the end) go in and ordered. While ordering, two guys are circling the car checking it out. Then we sit down. Over the intercom from the gas station side you hear -"Pump #3 go ahead, and everybody check out the KICK ASS car in the parking lot!" Gotta love it.

05-01-2009, 10:42 AM	#11
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	How many times has that been done for a stang???? Probably none!!!!

05-01-2009, 10:43 AM	#12
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	by the time us early orders get our cars no one will care __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-01-2009, 10:45 AM	#13
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Had mine for over a week now, and every word he said is 100% true. People will reach their heads out of their windows to get a better look and give you a thumbs up. Its almost dangerous. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

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