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VenomZ302 · 12-01-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakefeb3

To each his own I guess.

Exactly. The problem with your question is that you're just asking for opinions. I liked the 4th gens and owned one of each body style ('97 and '00). I will say, though, that I initially didn't like the '98+ models. However, around the time my '97 got totaled, the '98+ models had grown on me to the point where I liked them a lot better than the '93-'97 models.

Buckbo · 12-01-2009, 06:56 AM

The 4th generation was designed using notable charactaristics of other cars of the time. Most noticable was the integrated spoiler copied from the Acura NSX. Even the C5 Corvette seemed to copy a Ferarri Testarossa with it's wide rear. The feature that I never cared for was the windshield going so far forward over the engine, to give the hood a shorter look, that it was hard see out of at times due to reflections.

philipdistefano · 12-01-2009, 07:02 AM

I've always though the 4th gen is kind of "meh" in the looks department. Brought this up with my brother the other day and he agreed, but said they did drive great and have a great interior. I guess that's what should count, but when you can have a car as beautiful as the 5th gen...well...

chris rs ss · 12-01-2009, 07:06 AM

yes it is ugly

Sword5 · 12-01-2009, 07:07 AM

I drive a 4th Gen as my daily driver and have since 93. I agreee, they really lost the look of the camaro in this model, but they did get the looks the when model came out. Just because it was different and people were curious. I think the 4th Gen will never hold a candle to the 5th Gen as far as style and old school muscle car look. IMO

skuttduck · 12-01-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

there is no such thing as an ugly Camaro

Have you seen this thread? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52181

Personally I liked the first generation camaro's which is why I got the Gen 5. I did like the 70's - 80's transams and firebirds though. Just preferred them to the same generation Camaro.

01pewterz28 · 12-01-2009, 07:18 AM

I can tell you I still own two 4th Gen's a 2000 NBM V6 Camaro, and a 2001 LPM Z/28 (show car) and after test driving a 5th Gen back in May of this year I no longer enjoyed the 4th Gen. I drove my 01 Z/28 this past Tuesday and Wednesday and while it was fun the ride is harsh, the car has no room, it's not new and it's not fun.

coolman · 12-01-2009, 07:18 AM

No it's not time ,they were ugly then and still ugly now and will always be ugly. The trans am ruled the looks department in the 4 gen cars.

NinoSS · 12-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Mine was pretty sweet, however the proportions were not right on the 4th generation Camaro's (IMO). The overhangs were too long...

My 2SS/RS CGM LS3 should be built next week...

Moose · 12-01-2009, 07:33 AM

* Admittedly biased as a 4th Gen. owner *

With that said, the simple answer is; ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Of course, now that the 5th Gen. has arrived, alot of people will look back at older Camaro's, and in this case, the 4th Gen., and see the "shortcomings". But in no way is the 4th Gen., or any Gen. Camaro "ugly".

Surely, people have, and are entitled to, their opinions, but to call the 4th Gen., or any Camaro "ugly", IMO, is just ignorance.

So, in summation, while you may not prefer the styling of the 4th Gen., it is far from "ugly".

I rest my case.

bluman · 12-01-2009, 08:04 AM

sorry to owners of one, just my opinion

best design in my opinion (again) was the 2nd gen 70-73

02 WS6 TA · 12-01-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

I like the 4th gen over the 5th gen. A WS6 is probably the best looking version of the 4th gens.

^This. I'm not biased because we have three 4th gen TA's, I have three 4th Gen T/As because of this fact.

Huggerorange73 · 12-01-2009, 09:18 AM

I disagree............strongly.

GTAwheelman · 12-01-2009, 09:35 AM

i think most of them look great. however sometimes the 98 and up can look like a cat fish.

although i love 3rd gens, which is the most hated generation.

12-01-2009, 07:07 AM	#19
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	I drive a 4th Gen as my daily driver and have since 93. I agreee, they really lost the look of the camaro in this model, but they did get the looks the when model came out. Just because it was different and people were curious. I think the 4th Gen will never hold a candle to the 5th Gen as far as style and old school muscle car look. IMO __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

12-01-2009, 07:18 AM	#21
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I can tell you I still own two 4th Gen's a 2000 NBM V6 Camaro, and a 2001 LPM Z/28 (show car) and after test driving a 5th Gen back in May of this year I no longer enjoyed the 4th Gen. I drove my 01 Z/28 this past Tuesday and Wednesday and while it was fun the ride is harsh, the car has no room, it's not new and it's not fun. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

12-01-2009, 08:04 AM	#25
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	sorry to owners of one, just my opinion best design in my opinion (again) was the 2nd gen 70-73 __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

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12-01-2009, 06:56 AM	#16
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 432 View My Garage	The 4th generation was designed using notable charactaristics of other cars of the time. Most noticable was the integrated spoiler copied from the Acura NSX. Even the C5 Corvette seemed to copy a Ferarri Testarossa with it's wide rear. The feature that I never cared for was the windshield going so far forward over the engine, to give the hood a shorter look, that it was hard see out of at times due to reflections.

12-01-2009, 07:02 AM	#17
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	I've always though the 4th gen is kind of "meh" in the looks department. Brought this up with my brother the other day and he agreed, but said they did drive great and have a great interior. I guess that's what should count, but when you can have a car as beautiful as the 5th gen...well...

12-01-2009, 07:06 AM	#18
chris rs ss Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: va Posts: 120	yes it is ugly

12-01-2009, 07:18 AM	#22
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	No it's not time ,they were ugly then and still ugly now and will always be ugly. The trans am ruled the looks department in the 4 gen cars.

12-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#23
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,619	Mine was pretty sweet, however the proportions were not right on the 4th generation Camaro's (IMO). The overhangs were too long... My 2SS/RS CGM LS3 should be built next week...

12-01-2009, 07:33 AM	#24
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	* Admittedly biased as a 4th Gen. owner * With that said, the simple answer is; ABSOLUTELY NOT! Of course, now that the 5th Gen. has arrived, alot of people will look back at older Camaro's, and in this case, the 4th Gen., and see the "shortcomings". *But in no way is the 4th Gen., or any Gen. Camaro "ugly".* Surely, people have, and are entitled to, their opinions, but to call the 4th Gen., or any Camaro "ugly", IMO, is just ignorance. So, in summation, while you may not prefer the styling of the 4th Gen., it is far from "ugly". I rest my case.

12-01-2009, 09:18 AM	#27
Huggerorange73 Banned Drives: The REAL C5 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norridge, IL Posts: 1,830	I disagree............strongly.

12-01-2009, 09:35 AM	#28
GTAwheelman Drives: 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 188 View My Garage	i think most of them look great. however sometimes the 98 and up can look like a cat fish. although i love 3rd gens, which is the most hated generation.