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LWM · 11-25-2009, 10:54 PM

My ride was a 2004 XLR (Nieman Marcus Edition)! I gladly sold the XLR and am moving on to the Camaro ....TPW 11/23/09.....I have a VIN# ...it will not be long.

LWM.

metalaxe · 11-26-2009, 12:00 AM

The Camaro replaced my 2006 Infiniti fx35. Don't miss it. It was a nice car, but I am glad to have a manual transmission again.(really missed it) I agree with the above posters and miss the backup camera. The Infiniti definitely had a lot of tech toys, but I am impressed with what is in the 2SS for being a sports/muscle car. I won't ever look back. The Camaro is the most enjoyable car I have ever owned. I don't see that wearing off either.

rauhaus camaro · 11-26-2009, 12:14 AM

I had an M35 Sport Infiniti. About the only things I miss about the M are the cooled seats, push button ignition start and maybe the Nav system. However, I like the build quality and the ride quality on my Camaro much better than the M's. I also think that it has better road noise isolation than the M and the seats are far more comfortable. The performance and handling with my Camaro is also far more exilerating! The Camaro is all muscle. The M is attractive but no where close to the styling of the SS Camaro.

Looney Tunes · 11-26-2009, 10:00 AM

I had a G35 coupe and G35 sedan. Too boring, used premium fuel, lower gas mileage, less hp, and styling was too rounded and boring. Also couldn't see the hood while driving.

camaro10 · 11-26-2009, 10:34 AM

I've had a Lexus IS250,Infiniti G35S sedan and G37S coupe and have not looked back! Of course, my last car was a 'Vette so this is like a 4seat 'Vette to me!

1sickss · 11-26-2009, 11:19 AM

g37 and i would take my ss in a heartbeat over the g37

mscaggs · 11-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Two different worlds. Having owned many different kinds of cars, I buy them for different reasons. You want fun, performance, status, hobby car, or what? Ask youself why you want a Camaro and the choice will be apparent. There is no perfect one car, just like there is no perfect one boat... That's why we all need big garages so we can have them all!

BLKLS3 · 11-26-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro

Sold the BMW 335i, I do miss it. Can't compare raw horsepower and the muscle sound of the camaro though, Love it!

Ditto...

zen · 11-26-2009, 11:42 AM

BMW 530I to 2LT. No comparison engine wise. BMW's straight 6 is a marvel compared to the V6. Do also miss the I drive.

GNVenom · 11-26-2009, 01:48 PM

I just traded my 2006 G35 for the SS.

Won't ever look back...

DC-SS · 11-26-2009, 07:08 PM

I had a 3 series but I don't know that I would compare them. They are targeted for different demographics so I think that they would have to be different... Comparing them never came to mind until I read this...

camarogolfguy · 11-27-2009, 12:25 AM

Don't know about an Infiniti, but BMW's and Camaro comparo is a non sequitor. They are very different beasts.

tjd24 · 11-27-2009, 08:17 AM

While I didn't own it I considering buying a CPO 2007 BMW 335i coupe in early April 2009, the Dealer would not budge on its price or their trade-in offer for my then Camry Hybrid. I had been watching the 5th Gen Camaro through the concept days and long road to production but wasn't sure until I saw what would turn out to be my Camaro and drove it - I was hooked. Though some time had passed between the test drive of the 335i and the Camaro, I felt the Camaro was more like a sports car in terms of driving experience and certainly has design style over the beemer.

After I got my Camaro in late May I drove by the BMW dealer, the 335i was still on the lot almost two months later - glad the dealer wasn't hungry for the sale to better his offers at the time...

Beach dude · 11-27-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billw501

I had the Infiniti FX50. Kinda miss the reverse camera bird's-eye view. Could use that on the Camaro. Other than that, nothing. For me the Infiniti was a mistake that was corrected when I got the Camaro. There's not much I don't like about the Camaro, except the AFM, which I will tune out as soon as I decide between the Predator and the Trinity tuners.

Just wondering why defeat the AFM. Is it noticeable, do you feel it activate/deactivate?

11-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#19
camaro10 Drives: 2012 45TH Anniversary SS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 296	I've had a Lexus IS250,Infiniti G35S sedan and G37S coupe and have not looked back! Of course, my last car was a 'Vette so this is like a 4seat 'Vette to me! __________________ My newest edition, Chevy V8 Power!

11-26-2009, 01:48 PM	#24
GNVenom Turbos. Turbos. Turbos. Drives: 2010 SS Yellow/Black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 201	I just traded my 2006 G35 for the SS. Won't ever look back... __________________ John Spina Caspers Electronics Inc. Loveland CO 2010 2SS/RS Yellow/Black > http://www.bummlbe.com

11-27-2009, 08:17 AM	#27
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	While I didn't own it I considering buying a CPO 2007 BMW 335i coupe in early April 2009, the Dealer would not budge on its price or their trade-in offer for my then Camry Hybrid. I had been watching the 5th Gen Camaro through the concept days and long road to production but wasn't sure until I saw what would turn out to be my Camaro and drove it - I was hooked. Though some time had passed between the test drive of the 335i and the Camaro, I felt the Camaro was more like a sports car in terms of driving experience and certainly has design style over the beemer. After I got my Camaro in late May I drove by the BMW dealer, the 335i was still on the lot almost two months later - glad the dealer wasn't hungry for the sale to better his offers at the time... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

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11-25-2009, 10:54 PM	#15
LWM Drives: #54 ZL 550 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS,GIF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	My ride was a 2004 XLR (Nieman Marcus Edition)! I gladly sold the XLR and am moving on to the Camaro ....TPW 11/23/09.....I have a VIN# ...it will not be long. LWM.

11-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#16
metalaxe Drives: Silver Ice 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 83	The Camaro replaced my 2006 Infiniti fx35. Don't miss it. It was a nice car, but I am glad to have a manual transmission again.(really missed it) I agree with the above posters and miss the backup camera. The Infiniti definitely had a lot of tech toys, but I am impressed with what is in the 2SS for being a sports/muscle car. I won't ever look back. The Camaro is the most enjoyable car I have ever owned. I don't see that wearing off either.

11-26-2009, 12:14 AM	#17
rauhaus camaro SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS with LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 57	I had an M35 Sport Infiniti. About the only things I miss about the M are the cooled seats, push button ignition start and maybe the Nav system. However, I like the build quality and the ride quality on my Camaro much better than the M's. I also think that it has better road noise isolation than the M and the seats are far more comfortable. The performance and handling with my Camaro is also far more exilerating! The Camaro is all muscle. The M is attractive but no where close to the styling of the SS Camaro.

11-26-2009, 10:00 AM	#18
Looney Tunes Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 97	I had a G35 coupe and G35 sedan. Too boring, used premium fuel, lower gas mileage, less hp, and styling was too rounded and boring. Also couldn't see the hood while driving.

11-26-2009, 11:19 AM	#20
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	g37 and i would take my ss in a heartbeat over the g37

11-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#21
mscaggs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 View My Garage	Two different worlds. Having owned many different kinds of cars, I buy them for different reasons. You want fun, performance, status, hobby car, or what? Ask youself why you want a Camaro and the choice will be apparent. There is no perfect one car, just like there is no perfect one boat... That's why we all need big garages so we can have them all!

11-26-2009, 11:42 AM	#23
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	BMW 530I to 2LT. No comparison engine wise. BMW's straight 6 is a marvel compared to the V6. Do also miss the I drive.

11-26-2009, 07:08 PM	#25
DC-SS Drives: Imperial Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 182	I had a 3 series but I don't know that I would compare them. They are targeted for different demographics so I think that they would have to be different... Comparing them never came to mind until I read this...

11-27-2009, 12:25 AM	#26
camarogolfguy Camarogolfguy Drives: 2012 ssrs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern MI Posts: 240 View My Garage	Don't know about an Infiniti, but BMW's and Camaro comparo is a non sequitor. They are very different beasts.