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djsnoflake · 01-30-2009, 02:51 AM

The Challenger interior is just the 300's interior. Which is fine if you want to old man your muscle car.

Rodrunner · 01-30-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

You see what started it: Corvette Stingray!

You have to admit that is one sexy car.

Anybody know what the cover on the top center of the dash is for? Coin holder...recess for holding a portable GPS?

ponycrusher21 · 01-30-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

You see what started it: Corvette Stingray!

I stumbled across a pic I can't post involving an exhaust system.

think ive seen it on a youtube video.

it was pretty bad.

Rallyman6 · 01-30-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit

Okay... I guess I'll be the first to say it in this thread.

I LOVE THE CAMARO'S INTERIOR!

I can definitely see how people could feel differently though. The Camaro's interior is unlike anything else on the market and besides the fact that it's aesteticly pleasing to me, that is the main reason why I like it so much. Most people aren't as comfortable with change I guess, but I don't won't the everyday double-DIN, huge Nav screen sweeping arches interior that everyother car seems to have nowadays. The interior on the car is decidedly CAMARO and CAMARO only. It doesn't strike me as retro either; I recognize the retro cues but the Camro's interior mirrors exteriors in that it is a practice in creative minimalism and moderation.

I think some of you guys that hate the interior will need some time to warm up to it because it's design is so off the beaten path. I've sat in the Mustang and although the interior is nice... that's all it is. It's not exciting, not inspiring, not unique... but it is very boring in that euro-classy sort of way (if you're into that more power to you). I on the other hand am ready to sit in the spartan and stylish Camaro interior and enjoy every last one of my 400 ponies.

PS
Every review of the Camaro has celebrated the interior's design and layout, but criticized the (pre-po) materials. My thinking is if the materials are on par with the Mustang's which they love so much the Camaro's will get thumbs up all around from the automotive press.

+1

tjbusa · 01-30-2009, 05:02 PM

I am not buying a camaro for its interior, just the exterior and under the hood. Otherwise I'd buy a caddy

bigjohns97 · 01-30-2009, 05:21 PM

I have to agree with the OP, in fact i have grown to hate the interior so much that i am looking to go to the blue oval with my next car even through the Camaro's power train is light years ahead of it.

I also love the mustang's new interior though.

I just wish the camaro's interior wasn't so bad i really wanted a new camaro.

garagelogic · 01-30-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbusa

I am not buying a camaro for its interior, just the exterior and under the hood. Otherwise I'd buy a caddy

That's exactly what I said when I purchased my GT500 but you would not believe how much flack I received from folks on LS1GTO (my previous car was a 2006 GTO) about buying a car with such an "awful interior".

Between you and I, while I think interior layout/design is an important/the important thing to some people, the vast majority of buyers will overlook that area if the car delivers in other areas (i.e. performance, exterior appearance, etc.) they hold in higher regard. In the case of the GTO owners, I think the GT500's lackluster interior was just a flimsy reason that they used to justify not buying one instead of just manning up and saying they wouldn't buy one because it was not a GM product.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-30-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjohns97

I have to agree with the OP, in fact i have grown to hate the interior so much that i am looking to go to the blue oval with my next car even through the Camaro's power train is light years ahead of it.

Have you sat in it, yet? Reason I ask is because pictures do the interior a disservice.:(

Never2LowChevy · 01-30-2009, 08:00 PM

I love the interior! Especially since you can buy or paint the trim pieces. I will be custom painting alot of the stuff inside.

PieNsky · 01-30-2009, 08:38 PM

I LIKE IT

Reborn · 01-30-2009, 08:54 PM

IMO the interior is pretty cool. It's different/unique. That's all it is.

cerberus · 01-30-2009, 09:22 PM

I was lucky enought to sit in #3 in when he came through St. Louis and I really like the interior...I had a 67 Camaro and I feel the interior in #3 is a retro/modern interior and I really liked it...it was also very comfortable.

kalel · 01-30-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cerberus

I was lucky enought to sit in #3 in when he came through St. Louis and I really like the interior...I had a 67 Camaro and I feel the interior in #3 is a retro/modern interior and I really liked it...it was also very comfortable.

That is good to hear. I look at the way the center stack comes out a little and I think it will make it easier to adjust temps, radio, etc. I have to really lean forward to change the station in my current beater.

Matrix · 01-30-2009, 11:33 PM

I fell in Love with the concept but I absoltely HATED the interior! It was so pimpy ad gawdy!

My word has it changed. I'm not crazy about it still, but its way better than sitting inside the concept's fur wearing, medalion wearing ghetto pimpy living room!

THEN

NOW

01-30-2009, 08:54 PM	#39
Reborn Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	IMO the interior is pretty cool. It's different/unique. That's all it is. __________________

01-30-2009, 11:33 PM	#42
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	I fell in Love with the concept but I absoltely HATED the interior! It was so pimpy ad gawdy! My word has it changed. I'm not crazy about it still, but its way better than sitting inside the concept's fur wearing, medalion wearing ghetto pimpy living room! THEN NOW __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

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djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	The Challenger interior is just the 300's interior. Which is fine if you want to old man your muscle car.

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01-30-2009, 05:21 PM	#34
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01-30-2009, 08:00 PM	#37
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cerberus Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Charles MO Posts: 509 View My Garage	I was lucky enought to sit in #3 in when he came through St. Louis and I really like the interior...I had a 67 Camaro and I feel the interior in #3 is a retro/modern interior and I really liked it...it was also very comfortable.