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chevyridinghigh · 07-23-2009, 05:52 PM

I have been in the Camaro several times now, and as previous posts have mentioned, it's no secret that the visibility is poor and the interior is somewhat claustrophobic. I just wanted to hear from people who now own the Camaro and have not had muscle/sports cars in the past and have spent some time in their new car. Have you gotten used to it? Any feedback?

PS: I'm going from a 2001 honda civic to this... the only other regular drivers i've had are parents cars including an Acura RDX, RL, TL, GM Yukon, and Buick Ranier, all large spacious cars.

67 Convertible · 07-23-2009, 05:58 PM

I really don't understand what people are talking about. I have no visibility issues whatsoever, and didn't since day one. I do not feel claustrophobic in it and never have. I really don't understand what the big deal is....there isn't one as far as I'm concerned.

chevyridinghigh · 07-23-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

I really don't understand what people are talking about. I have no visibility issues whatsoever, and didn't since day one. I do not feel claustrophobic in it and never have. I really don't understand what the big deal is....there isn't one as far as I'm concerned.

Sit in a non-sport car then sit in the Camaro. The Camaro windows are like 12 inches in height. I'm definitely not bashing it, I BOUGHT THE CAR! The verdict is still out though on my transition from a civic, that is pretty spacious and has virtually no blind spots. I was taken back the first time i looked out the windshield of the camaro and realized it was no taller than a ruler.

SirBrad · 07-23-2009, 06:10 PM

It took me about a week or two to get used to the visibility. But now I feel like I can see everything perfectly. Just use your mirrors and everything is easy.

As far as the ceiling, I am 5'-10" and I have plenty of space from the top of my head to the ceiling. Plenty. Some people my height have said they've had problems, I don't see how.

FNKNSTN · 07-23-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

I have been in the Camaro several times now, and as previous posts have mentioned, it's no secret that the visibility is poor and the interior is somewhat claustrophobic. I just wanted to hear from people who now own the Camaro and have not had muscle/sports cars in the past and have spent some time in their new car. Have you gotten used to it? Any feedback?

PS: I'm going from a 2001 honda civic to this... the only other regular drivers i've had are parents cars including an Acura RDX, RL, TL, GM Yukon, and Buick Ranier, all large spacious cars.

The visibility is great. The side windows are long, the back window is fine, and I can see where the front end of my car is. The interior is very roomy with that small back seat. I can fully extend my legs when I'm driving.

There is nothing to get "used" to... other than getting used to comfort and performance.

I'm going from a 77 Silverado to a 10 Camaro.

Teddydog · 07-23-2009, 06:22 PM

I have had but one test drive in a Camaro. It almost felt like a little cave. My daily driver is a Mazda3 hatchback. I found a HUGE blind spot out the driver's side rear in the Camaro. Took me forever to merge onto the freeway trying to decide if anyone was there or not. Elsewhere, visibility seemed OK.

Any owners bothered by the big blind spot?

Rob

thebighar · 07-23-2009, 06:28 PM

It may be your height that is an issue rather than the car. I'm only 5'8 but i fit in the car great and the front windshield is fine with me, i can see fine, there is a huge blind spot in the back but thats not really a big deal, you just have to rely on your mirrors which you should be using anyway.

bballr4567 · 07-23-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddydog

I have had but one test drive in a Camaro. It almost felt like a little cave. My daily driver is a Mazda3 hatchback. I found a HUGE blind spot out the driver's side rear in the Camaro. Took me forever to merge onto the freeway trying to decide if anyone was there or not. Elsewhere, visibility seemed OK.

Any owners bothered by the big blind spot?

Rob

There are NO blind spots in ANY car if you adjust the mirrors properly.

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

http://www.motorists.org/blog/how-to...-view-mirrors/

Vash · 07-23-2009, 06:30 PM

Well it's a fighter cockpit based concept so it might not fit the tastes of everyone.

If the team had a constraint on this then the car would not look like it does.

It would not exist in it's present form.

slick rick · 07-23-2009, 06:42 PM

I went from an S10 truck to the Camaro and noticed less visibility. I got used to it over time. It's no big deal now.

bigd1276 · 07-23-2009, 06:44 PM

This is my fourth Camaro. As Vash said it feels like a fighter cockpit, Vette like to me. The visibility is an issue for about the first fifteen minutes of driving, then you adjust and forget all about it.

cKerensky · 07-23-2009, 06:50 PM

I'm 6'2, and from the Camaro with the sunroof I sat in at the dealership, my head tapped the roof. With that in mind, it only just barely touched it, so I ordered mine without and I don't forsee a problem.

Lessk · 07-23-2009, 06:52 PM

If they made more visibility it wouldn't look like a sports car. Go ahead and think of all the cars you've been in with superb panoramic visibility. Now pictures what it looks like. Sports car? Not likely.

If visibility is an issue for you, you bought the car for the wrong reasons.

People don't put big roots blowers on their muscle cars and complain about visibility. It looks badass and goes like stink; like the Camaro. Coincidence? I think not.

I'm 6'5'' and I won't let that stop me from buying a Camaro.

FNKNSTN · 07-23-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cKerensky

I'm 6'2, and from the Camaro with the sunroof I sat in at the dealership, my head tapped the roof. With that in mind, it only just barely touched it, so I ordered mine without and I don't forsee a problem.

You should have leaned the seat back, and adjusted the steering wheel.

07-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#1
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	Interior room (windows, ceiling height, visibility) I have been in the Camaro several times now, and as previous posts have mentioned, it's no secret that the visibility is poor and the interior is somewhat claustrophobic. I just wanted to hear from people who now own the Camaro and have not had muscle/sports cars in the past and have spent some time in their new car. Have you gotten used to it? Any feedback? PS: I'm going from a 2001 honda civic to this... the only other regular drivers i've had are parents cars including an Acura RDX, RL, TL, GM Yukon, and Buick Ranier, all large spacious cars. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

07-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I really don't understand what people are talking about. I have no visibility issues whatsoever, and didn't since day one. I do not feel claustrophobic in it and never have. I really don't understand what the big deal is....there isn't one as far as I'm concerned. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

07-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#10
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	I went from an S10 truck to the Camaro and noticed less visibility. I got used to it over time. It's no big deal now. __________________

07-23-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	This is my fourth Camaro. As Vash said it feels like a fighter cockpit, Vette like to me. The visibility is an issue for about the first fifteen minutes of driving, then you adjust and forget all about it. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

07-23-2009, 06:52 PM	#13
Lessk Repeat after me.... Drives: 1969 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 50	If they made more visibility it wouldn't look like a sports car. Go ahead and think of all the cars you've been in with superb panoramic visibility. Now pictures what it looks like. Sports car? Not likely. If visibility is an issue for you, you bought the car for the wrong reasons. People don't put big roots blowers on their muscle cars and complain about visibility. It looks badass and goes like stink; like the Camaro. Coincidence? I think not. I'm 6'5'' and I won't let that stop me from buying a Camaro. __________________ - Jason Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.

07-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	It took me about a week or two to get used to the visibility. But now I feel like I can see everything perfectly. Just use your mirrors and everything is easy. As far as the ceiling, I am 5'-10" and I have plenty of space from the top of my head to the ceiling. Plenty. Some people my height have said they've had problems, I don't see how.

07-23-2009, 06:22 PM	#6
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	I have had but one test drive in a Camaro. It almost felt like a little cave. My daily driver is a Mazda3 hatchback. I found a HUGE blind spot out the driver's side rear in the Camaro. Took me forever to merge onto the freeway trying to decide if anyone was there or not. Elsewhere, visibility seemed OK. Any owners bothered by the big blind spot? Rob

07-23-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	It may be your height that is an issue rather than the car. I'm only 5'8 but i fit in the car great and the front windshield is fine with me, i can see fine, there is a huge blind spot in the back but thats not really a big deal, you just have to rely on your mirrors which you should be using anyway.

07-23-2009, 06:30 PM	#9
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Well it's a fighter cockpit based concept so it might not fit the tastes of everyone. If the team had a constraint on this then the car would not look like it does. It would not exist in it's present form.

07-23-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
cKerensky Drives: 2010 RJT 1LT Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 72	I'm 6'2, and from the Camaro with the sunroof I sat in at the dealership, my head tapped the roof. With that in mind, it only just barely touched it, so I ordered mine without and I don't forsee a problem.