how does gen 5 camaro rate as every day driver? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 04:57 PM

i am just about decided to purchase a camaro ss which i intend to use as my daily driver. i am a real estate broker and so i spend a lot of time in my car and want to make sure that i am making a sensible, and not totally emotional, decision. i love the car, just wondered what you thought!

DayDreamer · 06-23-2010, 05:02 PM

If you don't mind 16-17 mpg city(I am a heavy footer) it is a great car, handles well, great acceleration, and alot of fun. It takes some time getting used to a few blind spots when backing up but on the road the car won't do you wrong, IMO. So for a daily driver that is cost effective, no, for a daily driver that can fix a bad day...yes!

cdn2usa · 06-23-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonydupreez

i am just about decided to purchase a camaro ss which i intend to use as my daily driver. i am a real estate broker and so i spend a lot of time in my car and want to make sure that i am making a sensible, and not totally emotional, decision. i love the car, just wondered what you thought!

I was one of you back in my past. Sorry not enough room and it might give the wrong impression to some.

five-oh · 06-23-2010, 05:04 PM

backing up sucks, but I think the newer models have sensors now to make it easier. Otherwise, it is an awesome daily driver!! Great gas mileage (I'm getting over 21 mpg combined since I bought it in my ss 6sp), and very comfortable on longer trips.

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 05:05 PM

thanks - thats what i figured - i currently drive a 300 C and so my gas mileage is around 18 anyway - no big changes there, i was more concerned about how comfortable it was - but sounds like you are telling me what i thought - my bad mood will disintegrate when i get into my car!! do you use premium gas in yours?

RedJewelSS · 06-23-2010, 05:07 PM

could you do it? yes. would i want to? no.

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 05:08 PM

i did wonder about how people's perceptions would be affected - but hey, i decided that i very seldom take anyone in my car and frankly what other people think is becoming less important to me by the year!!

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 05:08 PM

why would you not want to use it as an every day driver??

Eric's Blue · 06-23-2010, 05:08 PM

As a daily driver I d still go with the V-6, not that Im not secretly lusting after V-8 myself. Its an internal struggle. I love the V-6 enough to want to get the V-8, but would I feel the extra difference after I got the V-8? Not sure. Either way you go, get the RS package and get a clear bra for it. Remote start is great for winter also. I would make sure the dealer threw in the clear bra and installed it for you. Big gripe has been the paint chipping on the front, especially if you drive that much.

Ronn · 06-23-2010, 05:10 PM

Although I don't daily drive mine because it only comes out on nice days, I think it would be great. It's much smoother and more comfortable than I expected. Very easy to drive and the blind spots really aren't that bad, it just takes some getting used to. I was also very impressed on how quiet it is on the inside under normal driving, along with the trunk space, I expected it to be smaller for what it is.

Don't expect to go and buy 2 weeks worth of groceries for your family and get it to fit in the car, and don't expect back seat passengers to be comfortable either lol unless they are short. I'm 5'8 and when I sit straight up my head touches the roof in the rear seat.

If you can look past a few things I think it's a great daily driver.

2SSARMY · 06-23-2010, 05:10 PM

It's the best DD i have ever had.

Better than both my Acura RL and Benz S-Class.

DayDreamer · 06-23-2010, 05:13 PM

Yes, it is very comfortable. Yes, it will fix a bad day. I drive a 1SS and I do put premium gas into my car. I sold my Pontiac G6 for this car and have absolutely no regrets. Bottom line, if you can afford it...there should be no other questions.

PoorMansCamaro · 06-23-2010, 05:13 PM

on a scale of 1-10, it's 11.

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 05:13 PM

man, this forum is awesome - thanks so much for taking your time to help - this helps me a lot!!!

KATCMRO · 06-23-2010, 05:14 PM

Now I just bought mine on Saturday, but I am using it for an every day driver. So, far I am loving it. Not as much inside storage room as I am use to, but to many other things make up for that. I was also worried being 5'10" and my husband is over 6', but really it is a sweet ride with plenty of room.

2010 SSRS · 06-23-2010, 05:38 PM

I can't answer this question, mine is a garage king.

Shardik2SS · 06-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Mine has been my daily driver and I've put 19,470 on it. I love it and find it to be a good daily driver. I'm averaging 18.7 MPG and that's doing about 60 city/40 hwy driving.

Roddd 1SS · 06-23-2010, 05:46 PM

As long as you don't carry passengers in your work as a realtor, you'll be fine. Just consider the mileage (premium fuel only) and the oil changes (8 quarts of synthetic). If you are not worried about that, go for it! But it is pretty flashy so just consider how your clients will view you ("maybe this guy doesn't need my money..."). The number one question I'm asked is "how much did you pay for that?" and they never believe me when I tell them.

v6sonoma · 06-23-2010, 05:47 PM

As long as you don't mind people constantly asking questions about it and giving you compliments at every gas station, mall, and grocery store. Then well yes it's a great DD. SS manual getting around 15 mpg driving it like I stole it.On the highway mid 20's. The car is very comfortable and you get used to it's size after a short while.

Revo1 · 06-23-2010, 05:47 PM

It'll be my DD as well, hope it's as good as the 2LT we rented! (Getting 2SS)

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 05:56 PM

the premium gas and oil changes will be interesting ... that will add about 20% to my cost, but i am getting the feeling that this is a no-brainer!!! people thinking it costs more than it does is funny to me, when i downgraded from my durango to my 300C nobody believed me and now downgrading to my camaro they are going to believe me even less

Camaro2SSLS3 · 06-23-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

on a scale of 1-10, it's 11.

Johnnyma45 · 06-23-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronn

Don't expect to go and buy 2 weeks worth of groceries for your family and get it to fit in the car, and don't expect back seat passengers to be comfortable either lol unless they are short. I'm 5'8 and when I sit straight up my head touches the roof in the rear seat.

If you can look past a few things I think it's a great daily driver.

I haven't dared to even attempt to sit in the back - some things were not meant to be. The V6 is a sweetheart as a DD, with decent mileage to boot.

tonydupreez · 06-23-2010, 06:13 PM

i was born in south africa and nver had a V8, then i came to the US and have never driven anything else - i feel it is un-american to do that

formare · 06-23-2010, 06:13 PM

For me I needed a DD and opted for the v6 mostly because that's all that came with the synergy color at the time. Insurance is less, gas is less and it will handily get you to 146 should you have the desire. I'm not gonna win any races but oddly I have never gotten into a race on my way to/from work ever.

Works great as a DD very comfortable and gets great smiles per mile.

06-23-2010, 04:57 PM	#1
tonydupreez Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 12 View My Garage	how does gen 5 camaro rate as every day driver? i am just about decided to purchase a camaro ss which i intend to use as my daily driver. i am a real estate broker and so i spend a lot of time in my car and want to make sure that i am making a sensible, and not totally emotional, decision. i love the car, just wondered what you thought!

06-23-2010, 05:07 PM	#6
RedJewelSS Drives: six in a row makes it go Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 625 View My Garage	could you do it? yes. would i want to? no. __________________ brian 2010 camaro SS. LS3/6SPD (sold) 2003 Jeep Wrangler/Rubicon/NV3550 1989 F-150 4x4/300 I6/M5ODR2 1982 mustang. 351W/414stroker C4 9" rear. bracket racer 1977 F-100 5.9L 12V Cummins conversion/NV5600

06-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#9
Eric's Blue Drives: Cybergray 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Temple - West GA Posts: 584	As a daily driver I d still go with the V-6, not that Im not secretly lusting after V-8 myself. Its an internal struggle. I love the V-6 enough to want to get the V-8, but would I feel the extra difference after I got the V-8? Not sure. Either way you go, get the RS package and get a clear bra for it. Remote start is great for winter also. I would make sure the dealer threw in the clear bra and installed it for you. Big gripe has been the paint chipping on the front, especially if you drive that much. __________________ "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's SS"

06-23-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,177	Although I don't daily drive mine because it only comes out on nice days, I think it would be great. It's much smoother and more comfortable than I expected. Very easy to drive and the blind spots really aren't that bad, it just takes some getting used to. I was also very impressed on how quiet it is on the inside under normal driving, along with the trunk space, I expected it to be smaller for what it is. Don't expect to go and buy 2 weeks worth of groceries for your family and get it to fit in the car, and don't expect back seat passengers to be comfortable either lol unless they are short. I'm 5'8 and when I sit straight up my head touches the roof in the rear seat. If you can look past a few things I think it's a great daily driver. __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

06-23-2010, 05:13 PM	#13
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 45,230	on a scale of 1-10, it's 11. __________________

06-23-2010, 05:02 PM	#2
DayDreamer Along for the ride! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 119	If you don't mind 16-17 mpg city(I am a heavy footer) it is a great car, handles well, great acceleration, and alot of fun. It takes some time getting used to a few blind spots when backing up but on the road the car won't do you wrong, IMO. So for a daily driver that is cost effective, no, for a daily driver that can fix a bad day...yes!

06-23-2010, 05:04 PM	#4
five-oh Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: central, WI Posts: 124 View My Garage	backing up sucks, but I think the newer models have sensors now to make it easier. Otherwise, it is an awesome daily driver!! Great gas mileage (I'm getting over 21 mpg combined since I bought it in my ss 6sp), and very comfortable on longer trips.

06-23-2010, 05:05 PM	#5
tonydupreez Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 12 View My Garage	thanks - thats what i figured - i currently drive a 300 C and so my gas mileage is around 18 anyway - no big changes there, i was more concerned about how comfortable it was - but sounds like you are telling me what i thought - my bad mood will disintegrate when i get into my car!! do you use premium gas in yours?

06-23-2010, 05:10 PM	#11
2SSARMY Account Suspended Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 1,126	It's the best DD i have ever had. Better than both my Acura RL and Benz S-Class.

06-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#15
KATCMRO Drives: 2010 2LT CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 289	Now I just bought mine on Saturday, but I am using it for an every day driver. So, far I am loving it. Not as much inside storage room as I am use to, but to many other things make up for that. I was also worried being 5'10" and my husband is over 6', but really it is a sweet ride with plenty of room.

06-23-2010, 05:38 PM	#16
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,104 View My Garage	I can't answer this question, mine is a garage king. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#17
Shardik2SS How U Doin? Drives: #21,644 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,583 View My Garage	Mine has been my daily driver and I've put 19,470 on it. I love it and find it to be a good daily driver. I'm averaging 18.7 MPG and that's doing about 60 city/40 hwy driving.

06-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#18
Roddd 1SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 177	As long as you don't carry passengers in your work as a realtor, you'll be fine. Just consider the mileage (premium fuel only) and the oil changes (8 quarts of synthetic). If you are not worried about that, go for it! But it is pretty flashy so just consider how your clients will view you ("maybe this guy doesn't need my money..."). The number one question I'm asked is "how much did you pay for that?" and they never believe me when I tell them.

06-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#19
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 7,482 View My Garage	As long as you don't mind people constantly asking questions about it and giving you compliments at every gas station, mall, and grocery store. Then well yes it's a great DD. SS manual getting around 15 mpg driving it like I stole it.On the highway mid 20's. The car is very comfortable and you get used to it's size after a short while. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#20
Revo1 Camaronogamous Drives: 2010/2002 Camaro SS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,698 View My Garage	It'll be my DD as well, hope it's as good as the 2LT we rented! (Getting 2SS) __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-23-2010, 05:56 PM	#21
tonydupreez Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 12 View My Garage	the premium gas and oil changes will be interesting ... that will add about 20% to my cost, but i am getting the feeling that this is a no-brainer!!! people thinking it costs more than it does is funny to me, when i downgraded from my durango to my 300C nobody believed me and now downgrading to my camaro they are going to believe me even less

06-23-2010, 06:13 PM	#24
tonydupreez Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 12 View My Garage	i was born in south africa and nver had a V8, then i came to the US and have never driven anything else - i feel it is un-american to do that

06-23-2010, 06:13 PM	#25
formare Suspension by Pedders Drives: Synergy Edition 13.71@102 1.95 60' Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,914 View My Garage	For me I needed a DD and opted for the v6 mostly because that's all that came with the synergy color at the time. Insurance is less, gas is less and it will handily get you to 146 should you have the desire. I'm not gonna win any races but oddly I have never gotten into a race on my way to/from work ever. Works great as a DD very comfortable and gets great smiles per mile. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

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