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Rider · 08-18-2009, 01:57 AM

What's up guys - new to the forums, but have been browsing it for a while and finally decided to register. I just had some quick questions for the '10 Camaro owners:

How is the visibility in the car? I forgot where, but I read that the car had poor visibility and that was listed as one of the few cons about the ride. I'd appreciate any feedback on that.

Also, which do you guys think is the best bang for the buck? Both the V6 and V8 are bargains for how much car you get for the price, but based on my research and the reviews I read, it seems like V6 is the better value. Opinions?

Thanks in advance.

rickerda · 08-18-2009, 04:22 AM

All cars have a blind-spot, the “Coke Bottle” side profile, where the rear fender rise, up creates this issue for the Camaro. I don’t worry much about what it behind me am more concerned with what’s out front.

Engine selection depends on how you plan to drive your Camaro. As for option I think most would agree get the RS with either engine.

Good Luck

20 Camaro 10 · 08-18-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

What's up guys - new to the forums, but have been browsing it for a while and finally decided to register. I just had some quick questions for the '10 Camaro owners:

How is the visibility in the car? I forgot where, but I read that the car had poor visibility and that was listed as one of the few cons about the ride. I'd appreciate any feedback on that.

Also, which do you guys think is the best bang for the buck? Both the V6 and V8 are bargains for how much car you get for the price, but based on my research and the reviews I read, it seems like V6 is the better value. Opinions?

Thanks in advance.

Welcome!

Visibility inside the car takes some getting use to, feels like your riding in a chop top car..... also the mirror does take up about 30% of the viewing area. All in all, you can still see everything you need to....but my have problems watching stop lights.

Best bang for the buck would be both! They both are fun to drive and everyone stares at you when you get it out on the street...

tjbusa · 08-18-2009, 05:06 AM

Welcome, visibility is limited but manageable. Any camaro is a trophy to be cherished.
If not counting on gas mileage, the LS3 is more shiney.

Number 3 · 08-18-2009, 05:39 AM

This has been discussed many times, so try the search button. You should get quite a bit of input.

That being said, it is tight the first time you sit in one.............after 25,000 miles I don't notice it much at all.

Dr Jkel · 08-18-2009, 06:17 AM

You can get use to seeing out of this car, my other vehicle is a 2500 HD Crewcab so visibility is not a problem at all, but the Camaro takes some getting use to, but definitely not a deal breaker, This car is AWESOME

tom692010 · 08-18-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

What's up guys - new to the forums, but have been browsing it for a while and finally decided to register. I just had some quick questions for the '10 Camaro owners:

How is the visibility in the car? I forgot where, but I read that the car had poor visibility and that was listed as one of the few cons about the ride. I'd appreciate any feedback on that.

Also, which do you guys think is the best bang for the buck? Both the V6 and V8 are bargains for how much car you get for the price, but based on my research and the reviews I read, it seems like V6 is the better value. Opinions?

Thanks in advance.

Looking out passenger side there is a blind spot but if your good with mirrors you can over come it. Other than that nothing major. I had read about visability issues also but I've got almost 5k on mine and there isn't anything a seat adjustment can't correct. If you can afford the v8 get it because you'll regret it later.. If your expecting 18 mpg forget it at first you'll want to drive it hard so you'll eat the gas. I'm getting about 15.5 city. I think once I cxalm down a bit I'll get to the 17+ mpg but it's almost been 5k and not yet as far as slowing down.
Enjoy what ever you get it's a great car!

:chevy :

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-18-2009, 08:07 AM

Thought of it limited @ first, but then you get used to it, kinda makes you focus on the driving(like inside of a tank). I use blind spot mirrors as well(can't be too careful). Cool as hell from the outside looking in though..

Can't imagine fish tailing a tank(v8) either...

jdurhan · 08-18-2009, 08:11 AM

I have no visibility issues with mine, I have driven corvettes for years and they are similar as far as visibility goes. Get use to your mirrors and you'll have no problems. The LS3 manual has a nice growl to it and plenty of pep.

katman · 08-18-2009, 08:22 AM

I love the attributes of the V-6. It is dichotemy of sorts, a blend of old school and new school. I was worried about blind spots before I bought the car, but I have adjusted very well. One thing, you might want to wait for rear parking assist, that would be nice to have.

SLVRPHX · 08-18-2009, 10:29 AM

See
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23856

which refers to the following on how to adjust your mirrors:
http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

It takes some getting use to, but with this method I haven't had any problems with blind spots in my Camaro.

Rider · 08-19-2009, 12:57 AM

Man, thanks for all the feedback/input guys!

aberg · 08-19-2009, 07:22 AM

My opinion. Visibility no problem. V6

chrisinlittlerock · 08-19-2009, 07:34 AM

My 5'6 wife drove ours for the first time yesterday with no problems after adjusting the mirrors.

08-18-2009, 01:57 AM	#1
Rider Drives: Hooptie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 4	Questions for 2010 Camaro owners... What's up guys - new to the forums, but have been browsing it for a while and finally decided to register. I just had some quick questions for the '10 Camaro owners: How is the visibility in the car? I forgot where, but I read that the car had poor visibility and that was listed as one of the few cons about the ride. I'd appreciate any feedback on that. Also, which do you guys think is the best bang for the buck? Both the V6 and V8 are bargains for how much car you get for the price, but based on my research and the reviews I read, it seems like V6 is the better value. Opinions? Thanks in advance. Last edited by Rider; 08-18-2009 at 03:43 AM.

08-18-2009, 05:06 AM	#4
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Welcome, visibility is limited but manageable. Any camaro is a trophy to be cherished. If not counting on gas mileage, the LS3 is more shiney. __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

08-18-2009, 05:39 AM	#5
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	This has been discussed many times, so try the search button. You should get quite a bit of input. That being said, it is tight the first time you sit in one.............after 25,000 miles I don't notice it much at all. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

08-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#11
SLVRPHX SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 View My Garage	See http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23856 which refers to the following on how to adjust your mirrors: http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/ It takes some getting use to, but with this method I haven't had any problems with blind spots in my Camaro. __________________ 1LT RS Auto SIM Gray C&C BA, JBA Axle Back 1100: 5/8/09 \| 3000: 5/27/09 \| TPW: 7/13/09 3800: 7/22/09 VIN 126623 4200: 7/24/09 \| 6000: 8/6/09

08-19-2009, 07:34 AM	#14
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	My 5'6 wife drove ours for the first time yesterday with no problems after adjusting the mirrors. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

08-18-2009, 04:22 AM	#2
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	All cars have a blind-spot, the “Coke Bottle” side profile, where the rear fender rise, up creates this issue for the Camaro. I don’t worry much about what it behind me am more concerned with what’s out front. Engine selection depends on how you plan to drive your Camaro. As for option I think most would agree get the RS with either engine. Good Luck

08-18-2009, 06:17 AM	#6
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	You can get use to seeing out of this car, my other vehicle is a 2500 HD Crewcab so visibility is not a problem at all, but the Camaro takes some getting use to, but definitely not a deal breaker, This car is AWESOME

08-18-2009, 08:07 AM	#8
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Thought of it limited @ first, but then you get used to it, kinda makes you focus on the driving(like inside of a tank). I use blind spot mirrors as well(can't be too careful). Cool as hell from the outside looking in though.. Can't imagine fish tailing a tank(v8) either...

08-18-2009, 08:11 AM	#9
jdurhan Drives: 2017 SS 50th Conv., 2016 Siverado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 457 View My Garage	I have no visibility issues with mine, I have driven corvettes for years and they are similar as far as visibility goes. Get use to your mirrors and you'll have no problems. The LS3 manual has a nice growl to it and plenty of pep.

08-18-2009, 08:22 AM	#10
katman Drives: 2LT Auto RS sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 163 View My Garage	I love the attributes of the V-6. It is dichotemy of sorts, a blend of old school and new school. I was worried about blind spots before I bought the car, but I have adjusted very well. One thing, you might want to wait for rear parking assist, that would be nice to have.

08-19-2009, 12:57 AM	#12
Rider Drives: Hooptie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 4	Man, thanks for all the feedback/input guys!

08-19-2009, 07:22 AM	#13
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	My opinion. Visibility no problem. V6

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