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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I might be a good example of what the 5th gen brought to the table, retro-wise. It would be almost impossible for someone born in 1956 to be oblivious to the Chevy Camaro. I was a 'car kid' and 11 years old when they came out in '67. But...I was really not a huge fan of ANY gen until the 5th came along. I liked the bigger 442, Chevelle, Road Runner, etc. body style over the cramped, little Camaro.

Oh, hell, I could wax eloquently and bore the shit out you. So I won't. I just thought the 2010 5th really captured the old and the new very well. Not too much retro and not too 'futuristic' fluff. Out!

Originally Posted by 2012B

I hate talking down to another Camaro but I also debated on which generation to get as a cash buyer. I'm not a fan of the 6th gen. I bought the Gen 5 and modded it to handle better and go faster than a Gen 6 SS.

Gen 6 just doesn't know what it wants to be styling wise. It's not as fun to drive as a gen 5. It's cramped inside and frankly extremely plain. Gen 5 has character inside and out.

As the 6th and 5th gen age, it will be glaringly obvious that the 5th gen is the more simple and reliable platform. LS3 is possibly the most bulletproof performance engine of all time. Direct injection LT1 isn't an engine I'd want to keep long term. The only thing I like about gen 6 is the lightened alpha platform. Otherwise, every single comparison makes me prefer a 5th gen.

Also, pre face-lift Gen 5 SS/ZL1 has road presence that a similar trim Gen 6 can't match.

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