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1camaro4me · 05-08-2009, 10:35 PM

OK, good day all around. Today I found out my car has a VIN

#7999. Way cool....

By coincidence, my dealer got his demo V6 today as well, and I got to look it over up close and sit in it. So addressing what has been written about the "cheap interior material quality" let me say this:

Assume for a minute your not buying a 50-60K car. If you can get past that I have to ask... WTF are you talking about?

The dash was a simulated leather material. High grade.... let me repeat that.... high grade synthetic (probably uerathane based) material. Is it leather...no. Can you tell it's not leather.... yes, if your sitting there touching it. Looking at it from outside the car...no. Do I want to pay 10K more for leather....no, no, no.

The dash layout is clean an efficient. As are the doors.

The seats are incredibly comfortable (I'm 6'3, 190#). My wife drives a BMW 328xi. No sh_t, he Camaro seats are better quality and way more comfortable. And my car costs 8K less (not to mention the extra 200 HP).

Leg room was impressive. More than what I need, and I like to ride with the seat way back. Hip room? Puts the 328Xi to shame. Head room.... no problem for me here either.

Yes, the back seat is cramp. But compared to a 'vette or 370Z.... oh wait, they don't have one.

The car has a cockpit feel to it. Do you have a panoramic view....no. But, I have to admit the closed in feel was kinda cool. A totally different experience. I liked it. Reminded me of a '78 'vette I got to drive a long time ago. I can't wait to drive MINE

Anyway. Just wanted to put my $0.02 worth in.

BTW, trunk was way bigger than I expected.

bluch · 05-08-2009, 10:37 PM

Succendo · 05-08-2009, 10:41 PM

Amen to all these points. I actually was blown away by the interior quality.

KJS · 05-08-2009, 10:42 PM

Good to hear the positive feedback.

z28camaro2471 · 05-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Justin · 05-08-2009, 10:51 PM

I was pretty skeptical of the interior myself, until I sat in it. The dash and console have a VERY nice feel to it. Pictures really can't do it justice.

Rodrunner · 05-08-2009, 11:03 PM

Agreed, 1camaro4me, and everyone else. I liked the cockpit feel too!

LosXC451 · 05-08-2009, 11:05 PM

People complain about the interior too much...

Lovestanda · 05-08-2009, 11:06 PM

nice read---good job

Hoddi · 05-08-2009, 11:20 PM

I do not have one bad thing to say about this car.
I love it

Wtg 4 my silver SS w/black leather and a sunroof

Optimus Prime · 05-08-2009, 11:31 PM

I absolutely agree with everything you say. Once you see this car in person, no pictures or even in-depth reviews (well, except maybe Fbodfather's...

) do it justice.

prostreet67 · 05-09-2009, 12:41 AM

it was love at first sight for me http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...&id=1093583742

Xmicro_SS · 05-09-2009, 12:44 AM

I agree completely with your assessment........Thanks for sharing your view. About time we give GM the props it deserves!

levi1922 · 05-09-2009, 12:45 AM

ah! i cannt wait until my dealer gets their car!!

05-08-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
1camaro4me Drives: Ordered: 2ss w/RS IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 159	Interior Material Quality OK, good day all around. Today I found out my car has a VIN #7999. Way cool.... By coincidence, my dealer got his demo V6 today as well, and I got to look it over up close and sit in it. So addressing what has been written about the "cheap interior material quality" let me say this: Assume for a minute your not buying a 50-60K car. If you can get past that I have to ask... WTF are you talking about? The dash was a simulated leather material. High grade.... let me repeat that.... high grade synthetic (probably uerathane based) material. Is it leather...no. Can you tell it's not leather.... yes, if your sitting there touching it. Looking at it from outside the car...no. Do I want to pay 10K more for leather....no, no, no. The dash layout is clean an efficient. As are the doors. The seats are incredibly comfortable (I'm 6'3, 190#). My wife drives a BMW 328xi. No sh_t, he Camaro seats are better quality and way more comfortable. And my car costs 8K less (not to mention the extra 200 HP). Leg room was impressive. More than what I need, and I like to ride with the seat way back. Hip room? Puts the 328Xi to shame. Head room.... no problem for me here either. Yes, the back seat is cramp. But compared to a 'vette or 370Z.... oh wait, they don't have one. The car has a cockpit feel to it. Do you have a panoramic view....no. But, I have to admit the closed in feel was kinda cool. A totally different experience. I liked it. Reminded me of a '78 'vette I got to drive a long time ago. I can't wait to drive MINE Anyway. Just wanted to put my $0.02 worth in. BTW, trunk was way bigger than I expected. __________________ Your Camaro's traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wonderous land who's boundaries are that of imagination. Your Camaro's next stop........AREA 51.

05-08-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	__________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-08-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
Succendo Next up: Buell Drives: '09 Suzuki SFV650, '98 t-top Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13 View My Garage	Amen to all these points. I actually was blown away by the interior quality. __________________

05-08-2009, 10:42 PM	#4
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	Good to hear the positive feedback. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-08-2009, 10:51 PM	#6
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 406	I was pretty skeptical of the interior myself, until I sat in it. The dash and console have a VERY nice feel to it. Pictures really can't do it justice. __________________ 2SS RJT with black rally stripes, RS package, sunroof, painted engine block cover. It's either that or a damned similar 'vert in a few years.

05-08-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808

05-08-2009, 11:03 PM	#7
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	Agreed, 1camaro4me, and everyone else. I liked the cockpit feel too! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-08-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	People complain about the interior too much... __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

05-08-2009, 11:06 PM	#9
Lovestanda Large Member Drives: Yugo SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 428	nice read---good job

05-08-2009, 11:20 PM	#10
Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	I do not have one bad thing to say about this car. I love it Wtg 4 my silver SS w/black leather and a sunroof

05-08-2009, 11:31 PM	#11
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I absolutely agree with everything you say. Once you see this car in person, no pictures or even in-depth reviews (well, except maybe Fbodfather's... ) do it justice. __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

05-09-2009, 12:41 AM	#12
prostreet67 Drives: 67 prostreet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lebanon Tn. Posts: 285	it was love at first sight for me http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...&id=1093583742 __________________ 2LT/RS-RJT, auto, sunroof, polished wheels, spare. order placed 3/13 3000 5/27 brought home 7/30

05-09-2009, 12:44 AM	#13
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I agree completely with your assessment........Thanks for sharing your view. About time we give GM the props it deserves! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-09-2009, 12:45 AM	#14
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	ah! i cannt wait until my dealer gets their car!! __________________

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