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aberg · 04-19-2009, 07:08 AM

A pretty good article. After sitting in one I don't agree with his take on the interior, but all in all a good article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/au...=camaro&st=nyt

FirstLSK · 04-19-2009, 07:43 AM

Looking at history, the Camaro was the most popular (and was the most successful) when this country needed a hero and something to divert inner stress. With the current economic state of affairs and the mess in D.C., that time is now.

Overall, not a bad read. As you said, I don't agree with all the interior comments.

rex113 · 04-19-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aberg

A pretty good article. After sitting in one I don't agree with his take on the interior, but all in all a good article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/au...=camaro&st=nyt

Thanks Aberg nice write up. I agree with you on the interior I sat in one yesterday and thought it was perfect.

Jferrell88 · 04-19-2009, 08:53 AM

thanks i enjoyed it

kdoske · 04-19-2009, 10:42 AM

that was a good read, i do kinda agree with some of his points on the interior, not all though.

stovt001 · 04-19-2009, 11:31 AM

Nice write up. I appreciate when writers add a little personality to the story and don't just run through the numbers.

So far, this is the first review I read that seems to indicate that the SS has much better steering and handling than the V6 models. In fact, some other reviews gave the impression that the V6 had better balance. Interesting.

Even more interesting is that this comes from the ultra-liberal NYT. I thought they wanted us all to drive Prii and never have any fun, ever.

cyberbro · 04-19-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aberg

A pretty good article. After sitting in one I don't agree with his take on the interior, but all in all a good article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/au...=camaro&st=nyt

It was a good read.

I did not know that a burrito could be used as an airbag!

AZCamaroFan · 04-19-2009, 11:57 AM

Good review. As to the interior criticisms...it's hard to argue with some of them. Although i don't know how he's scraping his head in back seat, considering this car is three inches taller than the last. The height of the dash does worry me though, as it looks really high, and i havn't sat in one yet.

aberg · 04-19-2009, 12:08 PM

I'm about 5'6'' and I sat in one at the car show. I raised the seat and adjusted the steering wheel and it was great. I actually could adjust the seat high enough so my head touched. When I was in the car a gentleman got in the passengers seat. He was well over 6' and about 300lbs and he loved the way he fit.

themossman · 04-19-2009, 01:14 PM

My biggest gripe is going to be the seatback release...

My M3 seat would had a two part motion...when you used the seatback release...it would also move the entire seat up and forward...making it really quick and easy.

The fact that we have to use the seat bottom position adjustment (wither electric or manual) just flat out stinks. And for us with the electric seat...it's likely to make it a painful evolution.

Rockies4 · 04-19-2009, 02:14 PM

I honestly can't take that guy's viewpoint of the interior too seriously.

After all, he probably hasn't been the same since his head went through the windshield. I'll bet he thinks Gerald Ford is still President!

I have not sat in the Camaro yet, but I trust everyone on this site for their opinions and viewpoints.

As a result, anyone who reads his article can quickly realize the true concept.

"He fought the burrito and the burrito won."

stovt001 · 04-19-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aberg

When I was in the car a gentleman got in the passengers seat. He was well over 6' and about 300lbs and he loved the way he fit.

That's what worries me. I have a feeling the seats were designed for overweight Americans who'd rather be in their old recliner rather than designed for keeping the driver in place when taking turns aggressively. Its the same problem the Corvette has.

04-19-2009, 07:08 AM	#1
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	A good Sunday AM read A pretty good article. After sitting in one I don't agree with his take on the interior, but all in all a good article. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/au...=camaro&st=nyt

04-19-2009, 07:43 AM	#2
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Looking at history, the Camaro was the most popular (and was the most successful) when this country needed a hero and something to divert inner stress. With the current economic state of affairs and the mess in D.C., that time is now. Overall, not a bad read. As you said, I don't agree with all the interior comments. __________________ -------------------------------------------------

04-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#4
Jferrell88 Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Proctorville, OH Posts: 751 View My Garage	thanks i enjoyed it __________________

04-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Nice write up. I appreciate when writers add a little personality to the story and don't just run through the numbers. So far, this is the first review I read that seems to indicate that the SS has much better steering and handling than the V6 models. In fact, some other reviews gave the impression that the V6 had better balance. Interesting. Even more interesting is that this comes from the ultra-liberal NYT. I thought they wanted us all to drive Prii and never have any fun, ever. __________________ "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

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kdoske Waiting For My 1SS/RS SIM Drives: Sold My Lancer, now carless :/ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 950	that was a good read, i do kinda agree with some of his points on the interior, not all though.

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04-19-2009, 12:08 PM	#9
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	I'm about 5'6'' and I sat in one at the car show. I raised the seat and adjusted the steering wheel and it was great. I actually could adjust the seat high enough so my head touched. When I was in the car a gentleman got in the passengers seat. He was well over 6' and about 300lbs and he loved the way he fit.

04-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	My biggest gripe is going to be the seatback release... My M3 seat would had a two part motion...when you used the seatback release...it would also move the entire seat up and forward...making it really quick and easy. The fact that we have to use the seat bottom position adjustment (wither electric or manual) just flat out stinks. And for us with the electric seat...it's likely to make it a painful evolution.

04-19-2009, 02:14 PM	#11
Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	I honestly can't take that guy's viewpoint of the interior too seriously. After all, he probably hasn't been the same since his head went through the windshield. I'll bet he thinks Gerald Ford is still President! I have not sat in the Camaro yet, but I trust everyone on this site for their opinions and viewpoints. As a result, anyone who reads his article can quickly realize the true concept. "He fought the burrito and the burrito won."