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DarricSS · 07-04-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

The only thing I ever smelled was HOT METAL for the first two days of driving. The interior is normal.

The new engine gets VERY hot, tranny gets pretty hot as well.

LOVE the leather smell...

sigma_1966 · 07-04-2009, 12:58 PM

lol... i will share the burden with u

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Originally Posted by kellertxgen5

Let me drive it for you until that smell wears off...

stovt001 · 07-04-2009, 01:14 PM

Question: I heard the film that develops on the inside of the windshield is related to these chemicals. Is that true?

I love the new car smell too but unfortunately I realize it is toxic. Sad that such a simple pleasure is bad for you.

Also, perhaps the smell is bothering you more since you're spending more time in the car than you otherwise would? Just a thought.

tom_vilsack · 07-04-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HTWLSS

...and then it'll just smell like vinegar.

wrong

qbert48 · 07-05-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tom_vilsack

wrong

agreed did this with my pos 2002 F150
vinegar works

Rockytophummer · 07-05-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheshirelaugh

I put 600 highway miles on with the windows down the first day. New car smell is gone.

I thought I was driving the wheels off mine. Had her 2 weeks now and shes got 1300 miles on her. Im glad to see someone else enjoying there car like me! Some people say they dont see why Im driving the car everyday? Im sorry Im not going to buy a car and just let it sit. I bought the car to drive it and enjoy it! I also dont think these cars are ever going to be in high demand like the 1st gen. Personally I just dont think any of the cars built now are going to be classics like what classic cars are today. I might be wrong. I know it wouldnt be the 1st or last time Ive ever been wrong

Andro · 07-06-2009, 12:01 AM

New car smell yummy gotta love it.Lol.

OUR72GTO · 07-06-2009, 12:27 AM

This is our 21st new GM car and most had leather.

The "tar " smell is over powering the new leather smell. Used to use a GM leather cleaner that always left them smelling new.

This current smell will cause head aches.

TaylorRyanSS · 07-06-2009, 01:02 AM

fav part of getting a new car is the new car smell

pruettfan · 07-06-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by qbert48

agreed did this with my pos 2002 F150
vinegar works

Vinegar will mask the smell but it does not stop the chemical curing process which is the underlying cause of the smell. Vinegar is just exchanging one smell for another but the chemicals are still there. The solution is to leave the windows open as often as possible so the chemicals have a place to go except into your lungs and bloodstream.

Vash · 07-06-2009, 01:31 AM

Well just cracked an inch and on normal AC. Not MAX ac. Don't want to sound like a broken record but that's how it's gonna cure if you have to drive it.

Phoenix328 · 07-06-2009, 11:38 AM

I ordered my 2010 camaro SS/RS on 07-01-09 does that mean my order will be delayed a further week to get it due to thed week off the plant is getting? Also has anyone heard anything bad about bill kay chevy in Lisle IL?

myblackcamaros · 07-06-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigd1276

Now I'm the opposite. I keep my windows closed to keep that new car/leather smell inside.

Me too! I love the smell, I'm trying to keep it as long as possible.

cuspid · 07-06-2009, 02:25 PM

Park it in the sun with windows down

07-04-2009, 01:14 PM	#31
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Question: I heard the film that develops on the inside of the windshield is related to these chemicals. Is that true? I love the new car smell too but unfortunately I realize it is toxic. Sad that such a simple pleasure is bad for you. Also, perhaps the smell is bothering you more since you're spending more time in the car than you otherwise would? Just a thought. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

07-06-2009, 12:01 AM	#35
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	New car smell yummy gotta love it.Lol. __________________

07-06-2009, 12:27 AM	#36
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	This is our 21st new GM car and most had leather. The "tar " smell is over powering the new leather smell. Used to use a GM leather cleaner that always left them smelling new. This current smell will cause head aches. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-06-2009, 01:02 AM	#37
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	fav part of getting a new car is the new car smell __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

07-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#40
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	I ordered my 2010 camaro SS/RS on 07-01-09 does that mean my order will be delayed a further week to get it due to thed week off the plant is getting? Also has anyone heard anything bad about bill kay chevy in Lisle IL? Last edited by Phoenix328; 07-06-2009 at 11:38 AM. Reason: had to add something

07-06-2009, 01:31 AM	#39
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Well just cracked an inch and on normal AC. Not MAX ac. Don't want to sound like a broken record but that's how it's gonna cure if you have to drive it.

07-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#42
cuspid Drives: 04 z06 yellow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 291	Park it in the sun with windows down

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