What is the "practical" step after the Camaro?

[SimpleGreen]

I drove my girls base 2011 Mazda 3 four door sedan last weekend. Talk about GUTLESS. I mean, I only poke around in a V6 Camaro and still found that car to be terrible. So I hear you on underpowered stuff.

I love the looks of the new body style Chargers. If I needed a four door I would give them a serious look as I try to avoid FWD cars due to their cramped engine bays and being harder to work on.

[05stram]

Originally Posted by Hurst

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Saw one of these a couple of days ago in Saugatuck, Mi. Freaking nice car!

That is a GS the front end on the turbo is a little different. You can get the regal in turbo 220 HP or the GS like pictured (ho Turbo) 270 HP /295 Lb Ft. With the GS you get GS Mode which is stiffer steering and 20% more suspension than Sport Mode, Sport Mode which is 20% more suspension than normal mode, Hyper Struts, that unique front fascia and a unique rear one. Mine is a 6 sp manual and is fun to drive for sure.

[MikeSVX]

Originally Posted by tkjohn25

Srt8 Jeep

I looked at one of those before I got the Camaro. The thing was $43,000 with 20K on it. My fathers Trailblazer SS was only $36K brand new. The SRT8 Jeeps are way over priced. Not to mention you can still tow with a trailblazer. The Jeeps have center exit exhaust (=No towing). New the SS was about $20k less then the Jeeps new, with only 25hp less.

[demonspeed]

Why not just add another vehicle to the stable rather than replacing the Camaro? When we moved to Pittsburgh, I replaced my GTO with a TrailBlazer LS and Camaro SS (albeit a 4th gen). We just had our first child in March, so I was preparing for such a lifestyle change Nonetheless, I still have a "fast" car (12's used to be fast!) and a practical, all weather vehicle.

Originally Posted by Hurst

Okay, I have had kids and a Dog I tote around from time to time. My vehicle as a Daily Driver is a 2010 V-6 Malibu. 252hp / 251tq. Enough room, great traveling car, enough pep, good winter driving and get 29-30mpg highway / 21- 23 city. I believe 2010 was the last year they put v6's in these things. Find a good low mileage used one for about 14-16k.

Had mine for a couple of years and love it... The Camaro I ordered will be my toy.

V6 was available through the end of that generation -- our 2012 LTZ has the 3.6. Don't forget they require mid-grade 89 to achieve that 252hp rating.

[tkjohn25]

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

I looked at one of those before I got the Camaro. The thing was $43,000 with 20K on it. My fathers Trailblazer SS was only $36K brand new. The SRT8 Jeeps are way over priced. Not to mention you can still tow with a trailblazer. The Jeeps have center exit exhaust (=No towing). New the SS was about $20k less then the Jeeps new, with only 25hp less.

I had a TBSS before the camaro. Total turd. Jeep srt8 is night and day better unless you need to tow something.

[Blackkaz04]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Subaru WRX STi

that car is sexy.. Something about tearing up a dirt road with awd....it's on my bucket list of cars....!

[Mutant Racer]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

A used Hummer H1!

That is actually a good suggestion.

Originally Posted by scuba264

Now theres a badass idea. I'm not sure my garage is wide enough though lol

Neither are most lanes on the road but I'd still rock one. Just make sure you strap that newborn in nice and tight.

"Hold on boy! You're runnin' with the ol' man now!"

[suzook]

Originally Posted by demonspeed

Why not just add another vehicle to the stable rather than replacing the Camaro? When we moved to Pittsburgh, I replaced my GTO with a TrailBlazer LS and Camaro SS (albeit a 4th gen). We just had our first child in March, so I was preparing for such a lifestyle change Nonetheless, I still have a "fast" car (12's used to be fast!) and a practical, all weather vehicle.



V6 was available through the end of that generation -- our 2012 LTZ has the 3.6. Don't forget they require mid-grade 89 to achieve that 252hp rating.

Totally agree! My gf has a 2014 impala ltz...I have a "beater" 2012 ford explorer...and my ss as my dd!

[lbls1]

If its a v8 sedan you're looking to get into, then its either the Chrysler 300 or Charger, or the new Chevy SS as a logical step up in roominess to the camaro.

What I would do (what I've done) would be to keep the camaro and pick up a reasonable, roomy car...(or two haha).