[Samson2029]

Picked up my zl1 at the garage a few days ago for repairs and had the opportunity to examine and reflect on the newly designed 2016 camaro. Struck up a conversation with my sales agent from which i purchased my zl1. I lead him to believe that I may be interested in a trade in. He somehow indirectly tried to discourage me from giving back my zl1. Interesting reaction.

Basically both cars are practically identical in size. The rounded edges on the new car is quite obvious but still to a milder degree carries over the look of the first gen. The front lost its aggressiveness and the rear became a bit generic. Not sure if it looks american or a bit japanese. For a camaro fan and first time buyer, I am sure this new 6th gen will be quite satisfying. less wt, more power, more technology. But for me the new 6th gen does not leave its mark in terms of look. It doesn't give you that muscle car presence anymore. Probably and purposefully done to cater to a more general international (european) market and probably to both female and male buyers.

For all those 5th gen owners, keep your 5th gen, it's a generation that will be admired by camaro fans for many years to come. Again the 6th gen is a fantasitc car but for me, it does not offer enough of a wow effect to upgrade my car.

Can't wait to see the next revision of the 6th gen. Would love to see something based on the second gen in some distant future. We will see the sales of the new camaro vs the mustang and challengers, That's a more objective way to see if gm succeeded or stumbled.