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02-23-2011, 05:42 PM
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Russ
Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009
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A lot of complaints that the Camaro seems very large.
A lot of the articles I've read in magazines and online, along with many, many posts from people in this forum mention that the Camaro feels really large. I simply don't agree with that, to me the car seems just right. I have a full size Yukon XL and that feels like a big vehicle. Being a little larger I think helps the ride in the Camaro. I rented a Mustang a couple of years ago and that car beat the living hell out of me. Horrible riding car, cramped, and uncomfortable seating. The Mustang felt small and cheap.
Why do people think the Camaro feels big? Russ |
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02-23-2011, 05:46 PM
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Bigger is better?
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02-23-2011, 05:47 PM
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It feels big because it is heavy. Driving my SS then driving my GT500 is like night and day. You are right, I feel beat up when driving the GT500 because of the SVT suspension and solid feel...which is how I like it. The SS feels coasty to me but I expect that because of its heft. You can make it feel solid with suspension upgrades but doesn't change the fact that it is heavy.
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02-23-2011, 05:51 PM
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Yes the Camaro is large...
Large and in Charge baby!!! 
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02-23-2011, 05:56 PM
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It's big car. Heavy too. It's also awesome.
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02-23-2011, 06:01 PM
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..compared to what, a not-so-Smart car? yep, avoid the subcompact parking stalls..
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02-23-2011, 06:02 PM
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Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010
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The Camaro is a god damn tank. And it can do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. I don't see a problem with that.
Want a small sports car? Buy a Miata!!!
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02-23-2011, 06:18 PM
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I came from a G8 GXP (and a GTO before that). The Camaro feels lighter and more nimble. Even though technically the weight is the same, the suspension rides a lot better. Ridewise, the G8 was a step up from the GTO, and I think the Camaro is another step up from the G8.
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02-23-2011, 06:23 PM
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throughout the history of the camaro and mustang, the camaro has always been a heavier car.
More of it to love..... |
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02-23-2011, 06:31 PM
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Drives: 2010 White/IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010
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It doesn't seem large, it is large. The dimensions on this thing are huge. I don't mind though, I like it.
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02-23-2011, 06:40 PM
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150,000 buyers did not think it was a problem.
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02-23-2011, 07:05 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 AGM Join Date: Jan 2011
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Yes, it is large, but we still bought it and we love it.
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02-23-2011, 07:11 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010
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Big is good heavy is not ...I wish it were a bit lighter...say 400 pounds or so...still love it though..just have to add more power to overcome her blubber....
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02-23-2011, 07:13 PM
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I thought it was large when I first saw it in person, but I was comparing to the concept I saw earlier that year. In person, the concept seemed very small.
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02-23-2011, 07:18 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010
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I'm getting used to it, but it's definitely bigger and heavier than my old car. The thing does seem to be built like a tank, but it would be nice if it were a lot lighter. The V6 would be a rocket, and you SS folk would be hitting ludicrous speed (maybe even plaid)
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02-23-2011, 07:37 PM
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its a big and heavy car no doubt. for sure getting a sports car as my next performance car done with muscle cars . my 328i drives better then my camaro.
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02-23-2011, 07:58 PM
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Drives: just a car Join Date: Aug 2010
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It's large and I like it that way.
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02-23-2011, 08:00 PM
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02-23-2011, 08:01 PM
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Go Blue!!!!!
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Define a lot of complaints. If you really researched it, you would find it is a very small percentage of people that this bothers. This car looks great, handles great and rides really, really great!!
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02-23-2011, 08:02 PM
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Go Blue!!!!!
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02-23-2011, 08:19 PM
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and looks so much better than the mustang.
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02-23-2011, 08:39 PM
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Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010
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Yes large and heavy but I like it. To many people nit pick everything. It is what it is and we all knew it when we bought it.My 98 back then was considered to heavy also, at 3450 lbs. When I look at the two the 98 seems small and more sports car like. How times and perceptions change and at the same time stay the same.
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02-23-2011, 09:19 PM
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Russ
Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009
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Back in black- How many references to the Camaro being big and heavy do you need? If these aren't enough I will see if I can find you more:
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review: Car Reviews Nov 25, 2009 ... AutoGuide reviews and and test drive the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. ... inherently un-sporty platform (big and heavy) and making it perform. ... http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...t/2010-chevrol... - Similar Review: 2010 Camaro is filled with testosterone and compromise ... Aug 6, 2010 ... Several times during my weeklong test-drive of a 2010 Camaro in Orange County, .... I'm not a fan of “big and heavy”, but again, that's me. ... auto.ocregister.com/2010/08/06/review-2010-camaro-is-... - Similar 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - First Test of Chevrolet's all-new 2010 ... Mar 20, 2009 ... Find out more about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro in this first test from ... the best looking retro car out there to bad it's so big and heavy. ... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._0903_2010_che... - Similar 2010 Camaro is HUGE! - LS1TECH Yesterday I went to the 2010 Camaro debut at the local Chevy ... I knew it was big and heavy, but wow. Hopefully the pictures I will upload ... http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...mobile-discuss... - Similar 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS car reviews Car review of the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS by Chevrolet, with photos, evaluation, ... past the big-heavy look cars to the cheese-wedges of the 1990s, the Camaro ... www.acarplace.com/reviews/2010/camaro.html - Similar First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | TheDetroitBureau.com Mar 20, 2009 ... So what to make of the reborn, 2010 Camaro, which went into .... It's relatively big and heavy when compared to the likes of a Nissan 370Z, ... http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2009...drive-2010-che... - Similar 2011 Chevrolet Camaro discovers more power--now it has 312 hp ... Apr 8, 2010 ... “The 304 hp in the 2010 Camaro was actually a conservative rating on our end,” ..... Still way to big, heavy and a cartoon of car that was! ... http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...news/100409837 - Similar 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT Coupe - Chevy Sport Coupe Review ... Aug 20, 2009 ... 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT Coupe Front Three Quarter View ... If feels too big, too heavy, and too soft. The Mustang at least allows you to ... http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...otebook/0908_2... - Similar 2010 Camaro, the first reviews are in! (auto, traction control ... Jul 1, 2009 ... All the new 'retro pony cars' are way too big and heavy. ... What do you think of the new 2010 Camaro ?, Automotive Forum, 98 replies ... http://www.city-data.com/forum/autom...86-2010-camaro... 2010 Camaro SS The 2010 Chevy Camaro SS manual is the one Camaro that comes with a launch ..... as good as it looks outside, it's just a big heavy turd. ... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...123737317-2010... - Similar Review: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS | The Truth About Cars Aug 6, 2009 ... It's simply too big and heavy to provide the lively performance associated ..... FYI, 2010 Camaro SS/RS will set you back $57k in Canada. ... http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/200...w-2010-chevrol... - Similar ROAD TEST: 2010 Hurst Performance Vehicles Camaro > MotoIQ ... Friday, May 07, 2010 8:51 AM. They are fugly, too big and too heavy. ... As it stands tho, I think the Camaro is too heavy for autox, ... http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...etype/articlev... - Similar 2010 Mustang GT/2010 Camaro SS or Challenger RT? - Page 3 ... A 2010 Camaro 1-SS is $31k and fully loaded 2-SS are $36k ... camaros ss = too big/heavy challenger = its a dodge, nuff said ... http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...os-buffet-149/... Opinion: The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS May 29, 2009 ... "OMG the Camaro is so big and heavy, the Mustang is so much better. ... I got a camaro 2010 And love it. More than what i expected! the ... vlane.com/blogs_article/364/opinion-2010-chevrolet-ca... - Similar |
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02-23-2011, 09:28 PM
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the guy thats been bashing all the V-6 owners, whose parents buy everything for him, and trashes those that dont buy American.... hmmmmmm......interesting... Sure mommy will let you run the rags out of her 328i.... Wanna stack your 328i 6 cylinder European Rattle box up against my overly large and chunky overweight Camaro.... Road course, Drag race, mile, etc... let me know....
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02-23-2011, 09:29 PM
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GM fix my PAINT U suck!
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You cant fit all that awesomeness in a Fiesta.
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