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Velociraptor · 03-13-2011, 03:20 AM

Regardless whether its your very first Camaro or not, what other cars did you seriously considered before ultimately deciding on the Camaro? Mine were the BMW 5 series, Lexus IS, MB c300/350...Thanks!

C5_medic11 · 03-13-2011, 03:25 AM

None, if I wasn't getting the camaro I would have kept my other car.

MIQ · 03-13-2011, 03:40 AM

Challenger. But after I drove the V6 I thought if I was gonna get one it would have to be the V8. The V6 Camaro was just better all around.

Cbrenthus · 03-13-2011, 03:59 AM

3 series, 1 series, genesis, 370z, mustang, wrx.

The conclusion I came to was that the camaro offered the best drivetrain for the money.

The BMWs are good if you want tighter body gaps and creature comforts. They are also the best fuel milage compared to performance.

All of the others would have been better options if I wanted a strictly autocross car.

370z, genesis (v6) and wrx all got about the same mpg as the camaro SS, or at least not enough better to justify them in my mind. Which was surprising considering the smaller engine.

370z was much more expensive in insurance for some reason.

Mustang 5.0 can be had for cheaper than camaro SS, but, that is without brembos. Add brembos and now the mustang is more exensive.

I also looked at the Honda cr-z, but the reviews were terrible - they basically said it was very slow and didn't even get that great mpgs tonjustify the performance. There are plenty of non hybrid cars getting better mpgs. Plus, I love playing with my engines and don't think I'd be happy with a hybrid. Put the si's 200hp engine in it, give it milage upwards of 29/35, and I might be tempted

Hwystr · 03-13-2011, 04:41 AM

2011 CTS-V coupe, or Z06

stray bullitt · 03-13-2011, 04:56 AM

In my price range:

Audi A5 coupe 3.0 V6 Tdi, which is faster than my Camaro

Ford Focus RS 300bhp, also faster than my Camaro

Camaro won on rarity value.

dahulk · 03-13-2011, 06:01 AM

lamborgini, but it was a tad out of my price range..

rickerda · 03-13-2011, 06:01 AM

I was looking at the Lotus Elise, I still would like to get one,

IamJacksCamaro · 03-13-2011, 12:28 PM

There was no other option for me.

nards444 · 03-13-2011, 12:30 PM

It was it, but if the SRT8 Challenger was the same price I probably would have went that route. Couldnt see paying 15 grand more for a slower car that wasnt leaps and bounds above the Camaro in the looks department although it does look better IMO

black. · 03-13-2011, 01:14 PM

2011 charger, I dont like 4 door cars
challenger, camaro is faster

GreenCamaroGuy · 03-13-2011, 02:29 PM

Nissan Juke
GTI
Mazdaspeed3
X6

bigted83 · 03-13-2011, 02:42 PM

Jeep wranglers, wrx, or would have kept my old car, still would love just to drive a wrx just once

Jabs · 03-13-2011, 02:46 PM

370Z
CTS Coupe
5.0 Mustang
Corvette

The 370z and Corvette were only two seaters and I thought maybe I'd need the extra seats sometimes

CTS coupe not fast enough
The mustang 5.0 doesnt come with Brembos as an option on the autos plus the camaro
Looks nicer

03-13-2011, 03:20 AM	#1
Velociraptor Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT in Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 32	Camaro and Other Cars You Considered? Regardless whether its your very first Camaro or not, what other cars did you seriously considered before ultimately deciding on the Camaro? Mine were the BMW 5 series, Lexus IS, MB c300/350...Thanks! Last edited by Velociraptor; 03-14-2011 at 02:36 AM.

03-13-2011, 03:40 AM	#3
MIQ A Dichotomy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: O.C. Cali Posts: 129	Challenger. But after I drove the V6 I thought if I was gonna get one it would have to be the V8. The V6 Camaro was just better all around. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1LT Auto Inferno Orange Metallic Mods--Magnaflow Axle Back, Eibach Pro-Kit, RX Catch Can

03-13-2011, 06:01 AM	#7
dahulk Drives: '11 RS SYNERGY GREEN, 09 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 281	lamborgini, but it was a tad out of my price range.. __________________ Dude! Where's my car?

03-13-2011, 12:30 PM	#10
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	It was it, but if the SRT8 Challenger was the same price I probably would have went that route. Couldnt see paying 15 grand more for a slower car that wasnt leaps and bounds above the Camaro in the looks department although it does look better IMO __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

03-13-2011, 02:46 PM	#14
Jabs Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS Stage 2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mclean VA Posts: 604	370Z CTS Coupe 5.0 Mustang Corvette The 370z and Corvette were only two seaters and I thought maybe I'd need the extra seats sometimes CTS coupe not fast enough The mustang 5.0 doesnt come with Brembos as an option on the autos plus the camaro Looks nicer __________________

03-13-2011, 03:25 AM	#2
C5_medic11 Drives: 2011 SIM LS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 51 View My Garage	None, if I wasn't getting the camaro I would have kept my other car.

03-13-2011, 03:59 AM	#4
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	3 series, 1 series, genesis, 370z, mustang, wrx. The conclusion I came to was that the camaro offered the best drivetrain for the money. The BMWs are good if you want tighter body gaps and creature comforts. They are also the best fuel milage compared to performance. All of the others would have been better options if I wanted a strictly autocross car. 370z, genesis (v6) and wrx all got about the same mpg as the camaro SS, or at least not enough better to justify them in my mind. Which was surprising considering the smaller engine. 370z was much more expensive in insurance for some reason. Mustang 5.0 can be had for cheaper than camaro SS, but, that is without brembos. Add brembos and now the mustang is more exensive. I also looked at the Honda cr-z, but the reviews were terrible - they basically said it was very slow and didn't even get that great mpgs tonjustify the performance. There are plenty of non hybrid cars getting better mpgs. Plus, I love playing with my engines and don't think I'd be happy with a hybrid. Put the si's 200hp engine in it, give it milage upwards of 29/35, and I might be tempted

03-13-2011, 04:41 AM	#5
Hwystr GM Millwright Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Lingenfelter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 62	2011 CTS-V coupe, or Z06

03-13-2011, 04:56 AM	#6
stray bullitt Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England Posts: 1,022	In my price range: Audi A5 coupe 3.0 V6 Tdi, which is faster than my Camaro Ford Focus RS 300bhp, also faster than my Camaro Camaro won on rarity value.

03-13-2011, 06:01 AM	#8
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	I was looking at the Lotus Elise, I still would like to get one,

03-13-2011, 12:28 PM	#9
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	There was no other option for me.

03-13-2011, 01:14 PM	#11
black. Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 858	2011 charger, I dont like 4 door cars challenger, camaro is faster

03-13-2011, 02:29 PM	#12
GreenCamaroGuy Drives: 2011 LS Green Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 120	Nissan Juke GTI Mazdaspeed3 X6

03-13-2011, 02:42 PM	#13
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	Jeep wranglers, wrx, or would have kept my old car, still would love just to drive a wrx just once