So what's the thing that attracts you most about the Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rez333 · 05-17-2010, 02:13 PM

When I was doing comparison shopping, some forum people replied something like this "what is there to compare? You either like the Camaro or you don't". I found this reply puzzling because it seems they based their decision purely on the Camaro's looks.

Other posters have said before that people buy Camaro's because of all the attention they get. (read: the poster bought the Camaro for all the attention they get).

So it got me thinking: what is your PRIMARY motivator for getting the Camaro? I have designed the thread choices to avoid people voting based on knee-jerk responses, to get more thoughtful responses.

Hicompression · 05-17-2010, 02:22 PM

Hips. It's got hips...

HDDAN · 05-17-2010, 02:26 PM

It's my fourth one. The horsepower, the six speed tranny, the horsepower, the horsepower, the looks. The GM reliabilty. It's an American car even though it is made in Canada. Blame the congress and CAFE for that. The bang for the buck.

rez333 · 05-17-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

Hips. It's got hips...

so option 3 then? Please stick to the choices. Polls are designed the way they are because they're a controlled experiment. They're designed to show a specific trend.

The questions are phrased indirectly so as to avoid impulsive answers. In other words, they are phrased in the negative to bring out: what would have prevented you from buying the car? The answer to that question is likely to say what is most important to you when deciding why you bought your Camaro.

rez333 · 05-17-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDAN

It's my fourth one. The horsepower, the six speed tranny, the horsepower, the horsepower, the looks. The GM reliabilty. It's an American car even though it is made in Canada. Blame the congress and CAFE for that. The bang for the buck.

There are only 3 choices. Although a car purchase decision is likely a combination of reasons, what's the #1 thing that's most important to you? Please stick to the choices so we can see a clear trend. Thanks.

Sounds like you should choose option #2.

mikel441 · 05-17-2010, 02:36 PM

I would NOT have bought the Camaro if...

If they did not build it.

hair10 · 05-17-2010, 02:38 PM

It's a Camaro (#5 for me). 'Nuff said.

PQ · 05-17-2010, 03:18 PM

If the SS had 100 less HP, I would rather have a Mustang.

That being said, I would not have bought anything. I didn't need a car, I wasn't looking for a car, I didn't want a car. But I wanted THIS car. I HATED the 4th Gen, and my first car ever was a 73' Z-28 I bought in 1986 and by the time I was in the position to buy anything I wanted, I only wanted to buy new. And the 4th Gen was out. So when I saw this car, it was a no brainer. BUT, it had to have the performance to rival the competition.

PS: Sorry Fbodfather. lol

HDDAN · 05-17-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rez333

There are only 3 choices. Although a car purchase decision is likely a combination of reasons, what's the #1 thing that's most important to you? Please stick to the choices so we can see a clear trend. Thanks.

Sounds like you should choose option #2.

That was my opinion, my vote was #2.

2010 SSRS · 05-17-2010, 03:54 PM

Camaro is King of the streets

CaniacFan · 05-17-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

If the SS had 100 less HP, I would rather have a Mustang.

That being said, I would not have bought anything. I didn't need a car, I wasn't looking for a car, I didn't want a car. But I wanted THIS car. I HATED the 4th Gen, and my first car ever was a 73' Z-28 I bought in 1986 and by the time I was in the position to buy anything I wanted, I only wanted to buy new. And the 4th Gen was out. So when I saw this car, it was a no brainer. BUT, it had to have the performance to rival the competition.

PS: Sorry Fbodfather. lol

PQ, seriously - a Ford

Challenger if the Camaro had less HP - those are almost as hot as the Camaro - almost. Lori

snowtrill · 05-17-2010, 05:29 PM

For me it's the whole package, the looks and power.

If they weren't making the Camaro, the sports car I was looking at was the RX8 strictly due to the looks. The only reason I didn't buy one the last time I was car shopping was because I wasn't sure how well I would like the rotary engine.

Second choice would have been a Mustang, and I still really like them.

Darth_Emma · 05-17-2010, 06:31 PM

I didn't need a car. I didn't want a car. But, I saw the Camaro which made me stop by and have a closer look. The test drive sealed the deal. I still have my other car as a daily driver (a 2002 Toyota Highlander). I will always have a 4WD vehicle for those crappy weather winter days. The Camaro is strictly a fair-weather toy to me and I'm having a lot of fun with it. None of the 3 choices in the poll are appropriate for me.

Oh yeah, I did test drive a Mustang GT Premium before buying the Camaro. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something there. I don't particularly like the looks of the Mustang. I just wanted to see if there was something wonderful about how they drive. There isn't. Just my opinion.

Revo1 · 05-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Wow, I'm surprised to see how many voters bought the car for the recognition...

View Poll Results: I would NOT have bought the Camaro if...
It looked good to me, but the car blends in and nobody notices it	30	34.88%
It looked terrific, but had 100HP less than it does now.	38	44.19%
I only think it looks "okay", but I love how it drives	18	20.93%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2010, 02:36 PM	#6
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	I would NOT have bought the Camaro if... If they did not build it. __________________

05-17-2010, 02:38 PM	#7
hair10 Drives: 2SS - Transformer Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 455 View My Garage	It's a Camaro (#5 for me). 'Nuff said. __________________ There are 542,000 children in foster care. Talk to your local foster and adoptive agency. You could change a life.

05-17-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	If the SS had 100 less HP, I would rather have a Mustang. That being said, I would not have bought anything. I didn't need a car, I wasn't looking for a car, I didn't want a car. But I wanted THIS car. I HATED the 4th Gen, and my first car ever was a 73' Z-28 I bought in 1986 and by the time I was in the position to buy anything I wanted, I only wanted to buy new. And the 4th Gen was out. So when I saw this car, it was a no brainer. BUT, it had to have the performance to rival the competition. PS: Sorry Fbodfather. lol __________________

05-17-2010, 03:54 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Camaro is King of the streets __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-17-2010, 02:13 PM	#1
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	So what's the thing that attracts you most about the Camaro? When I was doing comparison shopping, some forum people replied something like this "what is there to compare? You either like the Camaro or you don't". I found this reply puzzling because it seems they based their decision purely on the Camaro's looks. Other posters have said before that people buy Camaro's because of all the attention they get. (read: the poster bought the Camaro for all the attention they get). So it got me thinking: what is your PRIMARY motivator for getting the Camaro? I have designed the thread choices to avoid people voting based on knee-jerk responses, to get more thoughtful responses.

05-17-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,468	Hips. It's got hips... __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

05-17-2010, 02:26 PM	#3
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	It's my fourth one. The horsepower, the six speed tranny, the horsepower, the horsepower, the looks. The GM reliabilty. It's an American car even though it is made in Canada. Blame the congress and CAFE for that. The bang for the buck.

05-17-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	For me it's the whole package, the looks and power. If they weren't making the Camaro, the sports car I was looking at was the RX8 strictly due to the looks. The only reason I didn't buy one the last time I was car shopping was because I wasn't sure how well I would like the rotary engine. Second choice would have been a Mustang, and I still really like them.

05-17-2010, 06:31 PM	#13
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I didn't need a car. I didn't want a car. But, I saw the Camaro which made me stop by and have a closer look. The test drive sealed the deal. I still have my other car as a daily driver (a 2002 Toyota Highlander). I will always have a 4WD vehicle for those crappy weather winter days. The Camaro is strictly a fair-weather toy to me and I'm having a lot of fun with it. None of the 3 choices in the poll are appropriate for me. Oh yeah, I did test drive a Mustang GT Premium before buying the Camaro. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something there. I don't particularly like the looks of the Mustang. I just wanted to see if there was something wonderful about how they drive. There isn't. Just my opinion.

05-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#14
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Wow, I'm surprised to see how many voters bought the car for the recognition... __________________ "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

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