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66olds442 · 01-27-2011, 10:15 AM

If you're buying a vert to drag race then... well I hope you lose.

Johnnyma45 · 01-27-2011, 10:18 AM

As previously stated by others, I don't understand what they are carping about re: the steering wheel. 3-spoke is 3-spoke, their fingers would be straight on both cars. Also how hard are you gripping the steering wheel to hurt your fingers?

They didn't touch on the fact that the Stang's wheel doesn't telescope...one of the reasons I didn't buy an '11 V6 Mustang was the fact that I couldn't get comfortable behind the wheel. Either my legs were too close to the pedals or I sat too far away from the wheel. (5'10)

Number 3 · 01-27-2011, 11:52 AM

Ok, first the result of the review is what I expected.

Keep in mind the complaints they have (visibility, understeer, steering wheel, shift knob) were ALL major threads here on Camaro5. Everyone of those had "our own" comlaining. So MT just thinks they can make a bigger deal about them. Their choice.

However, as many on here know, none of those realy matter when you sum up the whole of the Camaro. The steering wheel emulates a deep dish of old. I happen to like it.....a lot. Much better than if they had stuck in the corporate standard wheel.

That being said, the Camaro IS a wonderful convertible. I've driven it and put wayyyyy more miles on it than MT did. It is a special car and when members get theirs shortly, I fully expect that to be reiterated STRONGLY.

midnighter · 01-27-2011, 12:07 PM

Motortrend was probably Ford's "secret" bailout while Chevy and Dodge had to go through the gov't.

nick at night · 01-27-2011, 12:18 PM

The only part I want to challenge is the fact that even though the camaro put down more G's and a faster figure 8, they gave handling to the mustang...

FastEddie · 01-27-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

That very well could be true. I never put much stock in what people write about any car. I know what I like ,and I fell for the camaro hard. Hell, I sold a 2010 GT500 to get my SS.

+(over)9000!

WadeWilson · 01-27-2011, 12:21 PM

Who cares?

Buy what you want and enjoy your purchase.

You don't need to listen to MT's or anyone's opinion on the subject. The 5th Gen certainly has its share of flaws but what car doesn't? I love my car and couldn't care less if someone else doesn't like it.

toesuf94 · 01-27-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick at night

The only part I want to challenge is the fact that even though the camaro put down more G's and a faster figure 8, they gave handling to the mustang...

When you do the math, you have to divide all the numbers by "Live Axle" - which gives the Mustang a superior advantage to all of the inferior rivals running that stupid, heavy, complex independent rear end. Hard to believe that BMW, GM, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo - you know...the companies that MT have practically wrapped their collective lips around for years...have the rear ends of their cars so screwed up.

Just think how much better a ZR1 would be with a good old corporate 12-bolt hanging off the back!

Sawyer · 01-27-2011, 12:32 PM

Man that CGM vert looks awesome!!

CamaroBelarus · 01-27-2011, 12:56 PM

Another crap from MustangTrend... Lets wait for real magz reviews, such as Carndriver, roadntrack, insideline etc.

PYROLYSIS · 01-27-2011, 01:16 PM

Did anyone else see that hilarious video where the verts did a drag race after the tops were lowered? They wouldn't let the Camaro take off until the top was all the way down.

Black5thgen · 01-27-2011, 01:23 PM

I would expect this. The mustang has less of a weight gap between vert and coupe.

toesuf94 · 01-27-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Did anyone else see that hilarious video where the verts did a drag race after the tops were lowered? They wouldn't let the Camaro take off until the top was all the way down.

Yes, the Mustang's much quicker top makes it the better choice...that and the live axle.

CamaroBelarus · 01-27-2011, 01:48 PM

Conv. drag... Sweet... THis one is going to be the next Motortrend awsome idea:

01-27-2011, 10:15 AM	#57
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	If you're buying a vert to drag race then... well I hope you lose. __________________

01-27-2011, 10:18 AM	#58
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	As previously stated by others, I don't understand what they are carping about re: the steering wheel. 3-spoke is 3-spoke, their fingers would be straight on both cars. Also how hard are you gripping the steering wheel to hurt your fingers? They didn't touch on the fact that the Stang's wheel doesn't telescope...one of the reasons I didn't buy an '11 V6 Mustang was the fact that I couldn't get comfortable behind the wheel. Either my legs were too close to the pedals or I sat too far away from the wheel. (5'10) __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

01-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#59
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	Ok, first the result of the review is what I expected. Keep in mind the complaints they have (visibility, understeer, steering wheel, shift knob) were ALL major threads here on Camaro5. Everyone of those had "our own" comlaining. So MT just thinks they can make a bigger deal about them. Their choice. However, as many on here know, none of those realy matter when you sum up the whole of the Camaro. The steering wheel emulates a deep dish of old. I happen to like it.....a lot. Much better than if they had stuck in the corporate standard wheel. That being said, the Camaro IS a wonderful convertible. I've driven it and put wayyyyy more miles on it than MT did. It is a special car and when members get theirs shortly, I fully expect that to be reiterated STRONGLY. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-27-2011, 01:16 PM	#67
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Did anyone else see that hilarious video where the verts did a drag race after the tops were lowered? They wouldn't let the Camaro take off until the top was all the way down. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-27-2011, 01:48 PM	#70
CamaroBelarus Drives: black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 284	Conv. drag... Sweet... THis one is going to be the next Motortrend awsome idea: Attached Images

01-27-2011, 12:07 PM	#60
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Motortrend was probably Ford's "secret" bailout while Chevy and Dodge had to go through the gov't.

01-27-2011, 12:18 PM	#61
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	The only part I want to challenge is the fact that even though the camaro put down more G's and a faster figure 8, they gave handling to the mustang...

01-27-2011, 12:21 PM	#63
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Who cares? Buy what you want and enjoy your purchase. You don't need to listen to MT's or anyone's opinion on the subject. The 5th Gen certainly has its share of flaws but what car doesn't? I love my car and couldn't care less if someone else doesn't like it.

01-27-2011, 12:32 PM	#65
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	Man that CGM vert looks awesome!!

01-27-2011, 12:56 PM	#66
CamaroBelarus Drives: black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 284	Another crap from MustangTrend... Lets wait for real magz reviews, such as Carndriver, roadntrack, insideline etc.

01-27-2011, 01:23 PM	#68
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I would expect this. The mustang has less of a weight gap between vert and coupe.

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