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Angrybird 12 · 01-16-2010, 06:24 PM

I know this is off topic, but I recall back in the 80's Car and Driver has a Comparison between the Toyota Supra and the Z28 Camaro.. All through the artical they praise how the Supra felt so light and nimble and fast on the road course and at the drag strip.. but when you got down to the data box, the Camaro beat the Surpa in every test, and also the Supra weighed 100 pounds MORE than the Camaro.... After that I cancelled my Subscription to C&D...

So don't always believe everything you hear or read.. Get the details from those that know.

Kubi · 01-16-2010, 06:48 PM

only 700 miles on mine and I have been driving it like I drove my GSR Type R. If it was going to break it would done so already....

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-16-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

I don't know what kind of cars you have been driving, but for 99% of the people out there, this car will turn better than any car they have ever driven before. Most people will never push this car hard enough to ever have trouble turning it.

The only recall I know of has been the battery cable reroute for those cars made before May '09. There have been a few TSB's but nothing serious. I've got 20,400 miles on mine and no problems other than some of the early ones since my car was made in mid April.

I agree with mtcwby 100% as the two cars that have more then 20,000 on them and maid in the first months of start up, The car i have has not had any problems.

Mjollner · 01-16-2010, 08:03 PM

There have been a few early production kinks that had to be works out, but that is generally true with most cars. I have not heard anything out of the ordinary with regard to reliability. As far as cornering is concerned the major complaints have been under steer and somewhat vague steering. However keep in mind that this is compared to other high performance cars, not you’re grandma’s Buick, and also the Camaro is set up more as a GT car rather than a thoroughbred sports car. So it might lose something on the track compared to more focused vehicles, but it is also a more livable car for the performance it delivers.

Matrix · 01-16-2010, 09:20 PM

Please stop reading reviews by rustang owners.

No problems with my Camaro (delivery June 09). Just minor issues like the bolts on the rear wing needed tightening.

Nuff said.

bobakane · 01-16-2010, 09:26 PM

I'm happy with mine...everytime I get in it or out of it...I'm saying..this is a nice car...I'm very lucky to have it...built in August, bought in September 3400 miles on it..no problems..
FAST 24/7

POWERFREAK · 01-16-2010, 10:03 PM

seems like there's been a lot of threads like this...the OP never seems to come back.

camaro5 · 01-16-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

seems like there's been a lot of threads like this...the OP never seems to come back.

Out driving his mustang, no doubt.

Seriously - read the owner reviews at yahoo, edmunds, etc.

solo40oz · 01-16-2010, 10:17 PM

troll

Kjelle2SS · 01-16-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da1N0nly

hey everyone i'm new here and I really want myself the new camaro.. best looking car..ever.. but I keep hearing bad things about it!
Parts breaking down

Can't turn at high speeds due to weight distribution or.. something else like that..

Recalls..

theres tons more but you guys already know it.

this isnt going to stop me from buying a camaro but I would desperately like to know if this is true about the recalls/parts breaking easy and the cant turn at high speeds without slipping out and losing control

Thanks everyone

Andrew

P.S
I want to buy the 2SS or the Z28 when it comes out

If I where you, I will order one on monday. I have 13k miles on mine without any problems at all. I am from Europe and have owned alot of cars over there, and belive me, the camaro is one of the best car I`ve ever been driven.

Kjell

Alfieboy · 01-16-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

seems like there's been a lot of threads like this...the OP never seems to come back.

OldTimer · 01-16-2010, 10:49 PM

I have 12,000 miles on mine and zero issues. I have had it going on 9 months and it is my daily driver. I have owned many cars and have to say this 2SS/RS I have now is one of the best I have ever owned. I do not drive it hard, burn the tires or use the launch control.

For the price, it has to be the best or one of the best buys available today.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-16-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

seems like there's been a lot of threads like this...the OP never seems to come back.

thats why they are called trolls....

:troll:

RedJewelrsss32 · 01-16-2010, 11:02 PM

I believe anyone that has to get another Camaro owners opinion if they should buy a Camaro should not own one. Just look at the car It is one BADASS car

01-16-2010, 06:24 PM	#29
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I know this is off topic, but I recall back in the 80's Car and Driver has a Comparison between the Toyota Supra and the Z28 Camaro.. All through the artical they praise how the Supra felt so light and nimble and fast on the road course and at the drag strip.. but when you got down to the data box, the Camaro beat the Surpa in every test, and also the Supra weighed 100 pounds MORE than the Camaro.... After that I cancelled my Subscription to C&D... So don't always believe everything you hear or read.. Get the details from those that know. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-16-2010, 09:20 PM	#33
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Please stop reading reviews by rustang owners. No problems with my Camaro (delivery June 09). Just minor issues like the bolts on the rear wing needed tightening. Nuff said. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

01-16-2010, 09:26 PM	#34
bobakane Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, Ca Posts: 165	I'm happy with mine...everytime I get in it or out of it...I'm saying..this is a nice car...I'm very lucky to have it...built in August, bought in September 3400 miles on it..no problems.. FAST 24/7 __________________ 2SS RS COUPE, RALLY YELLOW, BLACK LEATHER, SUN ROOF, 6 SPEED

01-16-2010, 10:03 PM	#35
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	seems like there's been a lot of threads like this...the OP never seems to come back. __________________ NY5thgen.com

01-16-2010, 11:02 PM	#42
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	I believe anyone that has to get another Camaro owners opinion if they should buy a Camaro should not own one. Just look at the car It is one BADASS car __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

01-16-2010, 06:48 PM	#30
Kubi Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delray Bch Posts: 113	only 700 miles on mine and I have been driving it like I drove my GSR Type R. If it was going to break it would done so already....

01-16-2010, 08:03 PM	#32
Mjollner Drives: NA Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 4	There have been a few early production kinks that had to be works out, but that is generally true with most cars. I have not heard anything out of the ordinary with regard to reliability. As far as cornering is concerned the major complaints have been under steer and somewhat vague steering. However keep in mind that this is compared to other high performance cars, not you’re grandma’s Buick, and also the Camaro is set up more as a GT car rather than a thoroughbred sports car. So it might lose something on the track compared to more focused vehicles, but it is also a more livable car for the performance it delivers.

01-16-2010, 10:17 PM	#37
solo40oz Drives: My wife crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 740 View My Garage	troll

01-16-2010, 10:49 PM	#40
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	I have 12,000 miles on mine and zero issues. I have had it going on 9 months and it is my daily driver. I have owned many cars and have to say this 2SS/RS I have now is one of the best I have ever owned. I do not drive it hard, burn the tires or use the launch control. For the price, it has to be the best or one of the best buys available today.

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