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songsj · 05-30-2009, 04:50 AM

Drove my '97 Z28 to the dealer today and they let me drive their 1lt auto.

They were nice enpogh to let me puch it a couple of times. It is a very snappy V6 however at 304 hp vs the 285HP in my Z28 would be no contest. The '97 LT1 V8 is quicker so I guess HP is not everything. I would love to try an SS. IT was a nice ride but I'm still not Ga Ga over it for the price.

Tal · 05-30-2009, 05:29 AM

It's only 20 horses, your old car is a bit lighter, and I think it's gearing is better for acceleration. It's not cheap but it's going to be rather impossible to find anything similiar at the same MSRP, actual selling prices can change things a bit while the car is still so new though!

Hemlawk · 05-30-2009, 07:03 AM

I believe that both v6 and v8 are to expensive. I always thought the Camaro was an ''average joe's'' sports car, but now you have to be loaded, have shared income or live at home with mom(with a good job still).

The v6 is still one of the quickest v6 sports cars out. And the Ss will be a beast, especially with mods. The fact that you're comparing a v6 to your 4th gen Z28 is a good sign that the 5th gen is doing something right.

I want the SS but I don't think a $600+ a month car payent is practical.

songsj · 05-31-2009, 05:59 AM

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The v6 is still one of the quickest v6 sports cars out. And the Ss will be a beast, especially with mods. The fact that you're comparing a v6 to your 4th gen Z28 is a good sign that the 5th gen is doing something right.

You're probably right, I was kind of hoping the 304HP V6 would kick my LT1's butt so I could save some money and not by the SS. Doesn't look like that will be the case.

wullger · 05-31-2009, 09:52 AM

It still is an average joe's sports car. The question is how much you want to load it out.

Arch · 05-31-2009, 09:54 AM

completely loaded for under 40k isn't a bad price.. I mean just look at how damn beautiful the thing is. Looks like it should cost 55k+

MontyCarlo · 05-31-2009, 10:26 AM

When you punched it in the 1LT, what was it in? Drive, Sport, or were you using the paddles?

Erock · 05-31-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemlawk

I believe that both v6 and v8 are to expensive. I always thought the Camaro was an ''average joe's'' sports car, but now you have to be loaded, have shared income or live at home with mom(with a good job still).

They are bringing the camaro to corvette price levels, and raising the corvette to porsche price levels. It's starting to get a little ridiculous.

Road_Warrior85 · 05-31-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Erock

They are bringing the camaro to corvette price levels, and raising the corvette to porsche price levels. It's starting to get a little ridiculous.

You may have a point...... BUT........

The Camaro is on the same page as the Corvette was just a few years ago in terms of power and all.

The Corvette is pretty damn close to "supercar" power and performance now.

So if you ask me... it kinda makes sense.

Sucks for those with a budget.... but i understand it.

Vash · 05-31-2009, 11:46 AM

The car probably was not broken in.

I am not sure it would be no contest.

I bet it would be a drivers race.

camaromaniac · 05-31-2009, 02:42 PM

I think the Camaro is expensive, but I ordered it anyway. But if you are comparing to other cars, challenger 45,000 with same hp, to get a mustang with same hp you are talking 50,000+.

patriotpa · 05-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Expensive????? For such a car it's a bargain! It's got looks AND performance, and there's not a dog in the bunch! We're lucky GM priced it where it is! When it was in development most of us were guessing mid 40s to high 50s. What a car!

Silver Streak · 05-31-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Expensive????? For such a car it's a bargain! It's got looks AND performance, and there's not a dog in the bunch! We're lucky GM priced it where it is! When it was in development most of us were guessing mid 40s to high 50s. What a car!

I agree 100%

bluch · 05-31-2009, 07:04 PM

ummmm..........

05-30-2009, 04:50 AM	#1
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	Drove one today Drove my '97 Z28 to the dealer today and they let me drive their 1lt auto. They were nice enpogh to let me puch it a couple of times. It is a very snappy V6 however at 304 hp vs the 285HP in my Z28 would be no contest. The '97 LT1 V8 is quicker so I guess HP is not everything. I would love to try an SS. IT was a nice ride but I'm still not Ga Ga over it for the price.

05-30-2009, 07:03 AM	#3
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	I believe that both v6 and v8 are to expensive. I always thought the Camaro was an ''average joe's'' sports car, but now you have to be loaded, have shared income or live at home with mom(with a good job still). The v6 is still one of the quickest v6 sports cars out. And the Ss will be a beast, especially with mods. The fact that you're comparing a v6 to your 4th gen Z28 is a good sign that the 5th gen is doing something right. I want the SS but I don't think a $600+ a month car payent is practical. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-31-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	completely loaded for under 40k isn't a bad price.. I mean just look at how damn beautiful the thing is. Looks like it should cost 55k+ __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

05-31-2009, 10:26 AM	#7
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	When you punched it in the 1LT, what was it in? Drive, Sport, or were you using the paddles? __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

05-31-2009, 07:04 PM	#14
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	ummmm.......... __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-30-2009, 05:29 AM	#2
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	It's only 20 horses, your old car is a bit lighter, and I think it's gearing is better for acceleration. It's not cheap but it's going to be rather impossible to find anything similiar at the same MSRP, actual selling prices can change things a bit while the car is still so new though!

05-31-2009, 09:52 AM	#5
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	It still is an average joe's sports car. The question is how much you want to load it out.

05-31-2009, 11:46 AM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	The car probably was not broken in. I am not sure it would be no contest. I bet it would be a drivers race.

05-31-2009, 02:42 PM	#11
camaromaniac Drives: 69 ss396 camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 41	I think the Camaro is expensive, but I ordered it anyway. But if you are comparing to other cars, challenger 45,000 with same hp, to get a mustang with same hp you are talking 50,000+.

05-31-2009, 02:49 PM	#12
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Expensive????? For such a car it's a bargain! It's got looks AND performance, and there's not a dog in the bunch! We're lucky GM priced it where it is! When it was in development most of us were guessing mid 40s to high 50s. What a car!

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