Why is the Camaro the "best" for you?

[coolman]

I don't put that much thought into car purchases. That might be why I go through them like a fat man at an all you can eat buffet. I read about the car a little ,saw the concept at an auto show a couple of years ago and bought two. I don't know if I will ever own that one car that is truly is right for me. This one has caused me more ups and downs than any other car I've had ,so maybe it's the one. If I still have it come next fall, that's a good sign.

[sen10l]

Originally Posted by Captain Vlad

I still cannot grasp how some folks call this car masculine. The only guys with hips like a Camaro SS took years worth of hormones to get them.

Let's put it this way, the Camaro looks like a Sabretooth tiger.

Most other cars look like a Tribble from Star Trek, or a lady bug, or a female hygiene/cosmetic product or a kitchen appliance etc. As far as I'm concerned, unless it is an exotic super car, the car was designed for either female buyers; or the fact that the female is the boss of the marriage so there's no way in heck you're ever going to buy an impractical coupe that might possibly get younger girls to look your way mister!

The Camaro has very aggressive angled edges that follow a curve as opposed to most cars which are have rounded edges that follow flat and straight lines. Being men, the Camaro's curves are attractive to men, but like previously mentioned they are more akin to a muscular animal than the female form (you never saw a muscular athletic animal that was flat and curveless).

If you notice the difference between male stuff and female stuff - you'll notice that male objects tend to be more angular and hard edged, whereas female objects tend to be more rounded and fluid. For example, compare power tools with kitchen appliances. There's nothing pretty about a fighter jet, and yet it looks great to a man because of its aggressive and yet functional angular design.

I've never thought of design as looking like a female or male human form. I've always compared them to other machines or animals. "Masculine design" to me is like a dangerous carnivore that will rip you apart, or some evil cyborg. "Female design" is like rabbits, dolphins, plants and puppies.

To me the Camaro doesn't look "comfortable", "sensible" or "safe". It looks "dangerous", "wild" and "irresponsible". That's what I like about it.

[RAdams]

Originally Posted by Captain Vlad

I still cannot grasp how some folks call this car masculine. The only guys with hips like a Camaro SS took years worth of hormones to get them.

There are ways to tell -- that pointy grille is actually an Adam's Apple.

[sen10l]

Originally Posted by molsonbrador

1. The most beautiful care I've seen in years.
2. The most beautiful care I've seen in years.
3. The most beautiful care I've seen in years.
4. The most beautiful care I've seen in years.
See a pattern developing? I knew I'd get one, just like greenrail said above.

Yeah, but the question was "why?". Obviously you think it's beautiful, but why? What makes it look different to you than other cars? If you think about it, you can actually come up with very specific answers.

For example: ever seen this person with this unusual facial feature and their partner has the exact same unusual facial feature? That person could say "I love her because she's the most beautiful person I've seen in years", but if we sit and analyze it, it's likely because she has that unique facial feature that has been subconsciously burned in his brain as an attractive feature.

Everything has a reason. "Because I like it" isn't a particularly well thought out one.

[coolman]

Originally Posted by sen10l

Yeah, but the question was "why?". Obviously you think it's beautiful, but why? What makes it look different to you than other cars? If you think about it, you can actually come up with very specific answers.

For example: ever seen this person with this unusual facial feature and their partner has the exact same unusual facial feature? That person could say "I love her because she's the most beautiful person I've seen in years", but if we sit and analyze it, it's likely because she has that unique facial feature that has been subconsciously burned in his brain as an attractive feature.

Everything has a reason. "Because I like it" isn't a particularly well thought out one.

You can't put a science to everything. I know everybody is so smart now a days and thinks their's a reason for everything, but there isn't always. If I spent my life trying to analyze why I like a car , the look of one girl over another,or walks on the beach at sunset, I wouldn't be living life. Somethings you don't question. You just do.

[molsonbrador]

You're right sen10l. To rephrase...
1. The nose.
2. The eyes, or headlights.
3. The overall, mean looking stance.
4. The roof line.
5. The way I fit in the seat when I sat in one.
1- 5. The most beautiful car I've seen in years.
I don't have mine yet but I know she'll be everything I expect, and more.
Good enough?

[Captain Vlad]

To me the Camaro doesn't look "comfortable", "sensible" or "safe". It looks "dangerous", "wild" and "irresponsible". That's what I like about it.

With the exception of 'irresponsible', that's why the impression it creates is more female than male.

You clearly meet all the wrong women.

[TonyNo]

There was only one competitor for me and that was the Genesis Coupe. They both are RWD and have 300+ HP. The Camaro has way better looks, but not as good of a warranty.

My Camaro is the the first car that I "wanted" since 1988. LOL

[sen10l]

Originally Posted by coolman

You can't put a science to everything. I know everybody is so smart now a days and thinks their's a reason for everything, but there isn't always. If I spent my life trying to analyze why I like a car , the look of one girl over another,or walks on the beach at sunset, I wouldn't be living life. Somethings you don't question. You just do.

Science has nothing to do with it. On the contrary, it's got to do with articulation, English literature and being self-aware.

A less accomplished fellow when asked to describe a flower would say "it's pretty", but Mark Twain can articulate his thoughts through descriptive and colourful prose.

As for self-awareness - self-awareness is the first step to creativity. One fellow can't build a building because he can't articulate what he likes and does not like. Another fellow is an architect, because he can effectively communicate a design he thinks is better. The same goes for car design. The more self-aware you are about something, the more creative you are and the more you can translate that into a marketable ability.

People who don't realize that end up with jobs with no creativity, and they're the first people who get ticked off when you ask them a question outside their limited scope of knowledge because they haven't learned how to think outside the box or to be aware of their surroundings (how many store/restaurant staff don't know a single thing about what they're selling?).

[coolman]

Originally Posted by sen10l

Science has nothing to do with it. On the contrary, it's got to do with articulation, English literature and being self-aware.

A less accomplished fellow when asked to describe a flower would say "it's pretty", but Mark Twain can articulate his thoughts through descriptive and colourful prose.

As for self-awareness - self-awareness is the first step to creativity. One fellow can't build a building because he can't articulate what he likes and does not like. Another fellow is an architect, because he can effectively communicate a design he thinks is better. The same goes for car design. The more self-aware you are about something, the more creative you are and the more you can translate that into a marketable ability.

People who don't realize that end up with jobs with no creativity, and they're the first people who get ticked off when you ask them a question outside their limited comfort zone because they haven't learned how to think outside the box (how many store/restaurant staff don't know a single thing about what they're selling?).

Well, I got to tell you ,your wrong. I have done model railroading since I was a little boy with my dad. And, I also do wood working as a hobbie . I can tell you for a fact that when I do something I can see it in my head and know exactly what I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it. We have both won many awards for the work we've done both in our work and play for the things we create. Creativity has nothing to do with how well of a poet you are. There have been many creative and smart people who walked this earth that couldn't read or even talk. But, they could create. That is a very elitist way a thinking ,and I feel sorry for someone like you that feels only way to show your smart is to be able to talk like a poet.

[CGM DIVA]

My heart beats faster when I look at her She's hot on the inside, outside, AND under the hood . I have had a permagrin since September 4th, 2009.... I dunno. This car just "does it" for me. Oh, and I LOVE making her wheels chirp. Hot damn she can really get up and go!

[AZ MSCL]

Originally Posted by sen10l

ps. I don't need to remind some of you that this is a Camaro forum, so you non-Camaro zealots can kindly extol the virtues of your other brands in their respective forums. The topic at hand relates to "Camaros", or specifically the 2010 Camaro. The above post is my opinion, and not a statement of fact that can be meaningfully refuted or argued against.

Really. It seems to equally relate to dissing ten other non-Camaro cars and the comments seem very familiar, as if they were copied from other posts... Additionally, this forum is NOT limited to current Camaro owners, anybody can post here.

"The above post is my opinion, and not a statement of fact that can be meaningfully refuted or argued against." This is a public forum. If you choose to post here, anyone can refute or argue against your opinion.

"People who don't realize that end up with jobs with no creativity, and they're the first people who get ticked off when you ask them a question outside their limited comfort zone because they haven't learned how to think outside the box." For someone who claims to be so creative, you certainly have a penchant for using old, has been cliche's (think outside the box), not to mention being flat out rude, condescending and disrespectful to the other members of this forum (Camaro owners or not).

Your "ps" statement was really unnecessary, along with some of the other comments made - we are all quite capable of discussing cars here. Just because some of us don't currently own a 2010 Camaro doesn't mean we don't like it or respect it. I plan on buying one in the future, I love muscle cars and I like to hear what others have to say about them - I'm not a "non-Camaro zealot" and I don't believe other non-owners here are either. So, do you want to talk about Camaros?

[Mayhem Matt]

I can go on all day about this car! Its gorgeous in every way!!!

[jwjk]

I ordered a black on black 2SSRS, so yeah... it's male. The white and IOM Camaros look female to me, the black SS, especially with tinted windows... whoaa.... definitely male.
The pointy grill, the muscles, the frown as he's approaching other cars, not to mention the throaty growl to get the hell out of the way.
All of that appeals to me, and fits with my personality. My friends were NOT surprised in the least at my order. Go big or go home!

Edit: I name all my cars, this one included. I'll reveal his name after he shows up and I introduce myself. I find it hard to knock someone else's car purchase. Cars call to you. For some, it's the GT 500, for others the R/T or SRT8. For me, I've waited a long time for this car. I remember the exact moment I saw the Concept Car, and heard it say "hello". It spoke to me like no other car has. I *need* this car. LOL! Some of you will laugh, I know... most of you won't need to say anything, but just nod in understanding. The car does indeed chose it's driver.