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CamaroVision · 03-19-2010, 11:27 PM

Broke people can have a camaro too

superstockcam · 03-19-2010, 11:29 PM

I rented a 2008 400hp ZHZ Vette and put 850 miles on it over one week, it was fun for the first 100 miles then the reality sets in that it is noisy,rough and cramped inside... no me gusta! I have 3800 miles of comfortable, fast and fun miles in my 2SS/RS!!

2SSRSB · 03-19-2010, 11:36 PM

I looked at Vettes for a long time (and test drove a few) while waiting for my Caddy lease to end. I was the the dealer looking at Vettes when I bought the Camaro.

With no offense to Vette owners (I would love to have a GS Convertible) here are my reasons:

- Same engine
- $30,000 less
- Four seats
- Much quieter than the Vette
- Easier egress
- Better looking (subjective)
- Much rarer in LA (at least for now)
- For how/where I drive, handles better than I need - no intention of tracking the car
- Better looking interior (subjective)
- For how/where I drive, faster than I need (90 mph in 3rd gear! - my God!)
- It was there, available, in my color (Inferno Orange - matches my Harley), loaded with all the goodies I wanted and a few I didn't know I wanted (timing is everything)
- The dealer knocked $3,700 of the MSRP
- Vettes owners suffer from a certain stereotype - and I fit it - middle-aged bald (mostly by choice) white guy (no choice)

DID I MENTION I SAVED $30,000 FROM WHAT I PLANNED TO SPEND ON THE VETTE?!?!?!

What I can't explain is why I didn't look at the Camaro earlier!

jimmyh · 03-19-2010, 11:37 PM

Corvette is a completely different car than the Camaro. Backseat notwithstanding, cars with really short wheelbases (and all the drawbacks they bring) get old pretty quick.

Camaro can be a daily driver. Corvette cannot. At least not for me.

MikeSVX · 03-20-2010, 12:32 AM

My standard reply is back seats.

71cam · 03-20-2010, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyh

Corvette is a completely different car than the Camaro. Backseat notwithstanding, cars with really short wheelbases (and all the drawbacks they bring) get old pretty quick.

Camaro can be a daily driver. Corvette cannot. At least not for me.

whamslam3 · 03-20-2010, 03:29 AM

corvetts are lame

. why would u buy a vett over a camaro?...thats what you should tell them after they ask you

shockandawe · 03-20-2010, 04:14 AM

Um,I'm 55 and have the Camaro and a Corvette.

shockandawe · 03-20-2010, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstockcam

I rented a 2008 400hp ZHZ Vette and put 850 miles on it over one week, it was fun for the first 100 miles then the reality sets in that it is noisy,rough and cramped inside... no me gusta! I have 3800 miles of comfortable, fast and fun miles in my 2SS/RS!!

What the hell is a ZHZ? Is that some new model Corvettte? A base Corvette puts out 430 H.P.

shockandawe · 03-20-2010, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whamslam3

corvetts are lame

. why would u buy a vett over a camaro?...thats what you should tell them after they ask you

You act like Corvettes are the arch enemy of the Camaro. I have each one in my garage and they get along fine with each other and they look marvolous together!

*Mindz* · 03-20-2010, 04:23 AM

I could have bought a corvette for the price I paid for my camaro with extras. I prefer having a 3 seater over a 2 seater, as well as more trunk space. Also the cockpit fits me better. The C6 vette's center console rubs my shin as I rest my leg on it when driving because there's not enough room to scoot the seat back.

Plus I like the styling of the camaro better. Had I been able to get the Stingray concept, I would have taken that in a flash though.

*Mindz* · 03-20-2010, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockandawe

What the hell is a ZHZ? Is that some new model Corvettte? A base Corvette puts out 430 H.P.

ZHZ is a special edition made for Hertz. They buy a corvette and give it the black strip signifying Hertz and then rent it out. It's a base corvette with the optional dual-mode exhaust is all.

ViperTomcat · 03-20-2010, 04:31 AM

Camaro=Performance Coupe/Muscle Car

Corvette= Sports car/ Supercar (in the case of the ZR1)

Different realms of reality, both awesome IMO.

Revo1 · 03-20-2010, 04:35 AM

Sheez. Cuz Camaro is cooler! And cheaper. Is this question even valid?

03-19-2010, 11:29 PM	#30
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	I rented a 2008 400hp ZHZ Vette and put 850 miles on it over one week, it was fun for the first 100 miles then the reality sets in that it is noisy,rough and cramped inside... no me gusta! I have 3800 miles of comfortable, fast and fun miles in my 2SS/RS!! __________________ .

03-19-2010, 11:36 PM	#31
2SSRSB Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 155 View My Garage	I looked at Vettes for a long time (and test drove a few) while waiting for my Caddy lease to end. I was the the dealer looking at Vettes when I bought the Camaro. With no offense to Vette owners (I would love to have a GS Convertible) here are my reasons: - Same engine - $30,000 less - Four seats - Much quieter than the Vette - Easier egress - Better looking (subjective) - Much rarer in LA (at least for now) - For how/where I drive, handles better than I need - no intention of tracking the car - Better looking interior (subjective) - For how/where I drive, faster than I need (90 mph in 3rd gear! - my God!) - It was there, available, in my color (Inferno Orange - matches my Harley), loaded with all the goodies I wanted and a few I didn't know I wanted (timing is everything) - The dealer knocked $3,700 of the MSRP - Vettes owners suffer from a certain stereotype - and I fit it - middle-aged bald (mostly by choice) white guy (no choice) DID I MENTION I SAVED $30,000 FROM WHAT I PLANNED TO SPEND ON THE VETTE?!?!?! What I can't explain is why I didn't look at the Camaro earlier! __________________ 2010 2SS RS Born December 9, 2009 Last edited by 2SSRSB; 03-19-2010 at 11:52 PM.

03-20-2010, 03:29 AM	#35
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	corvetts are lame. why would u buy a vett over a camaro?...thats what you should tell them after they ask you __________________

03-20-2010, 04:23 AM	#39
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I could have bought a corvette for the price I paid for my camaro with extras. I prefer having a 3 seater over a 2 seater, as well as more trunk space. Also the cockpit fits me better. The C6 vette's center console rubs my shin as I rest my leg on it when driving because there's not enough room to scoot the seat back. Plus I like the styling of the camaro better. Had I been able to get the Stingray concept, I would have taken that in a flash though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

03-20-2010, 04:35 AM	#42
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Sheez. Cuz Camaro is cooler! And cheaper. Is this question even valid? __________________ "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

03-19-2010, 11:27 PM	#29
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	Broke people can have a camaro too

03-19-2010, 11:37 PM	#32
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	Corvette is a completely different car than the Camaro. Backseat notwithstanding, cars with really short wheelbases (and all the drawbacks they bring) get old pretty quick. Camaro can be a daily driver. Corvette cannot. At least not for me.

03-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#33
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	My standard reply is back seats.

03-20-2010, 04:14 AM	#36
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Um,I'm 55 and have the Camaro and a Corvette.

03-20-2010, 04:31 AM	#41
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Camaro=Performance Coupe/Muscle Car Corvette= Sports car/ Supercar (in the case of the ZR1) Different realms of reality, both awesome IMO.

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