45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Camaro and New 3.6L LFX V6 Engine

[Bond]

Originally Posted by NASCR3

Anyone else notice that it's an RS & all the lights are lit together. John

I'd say there was a by-pass done just for the photos.

[St33lsinger]

Oh great getting mine just like I want it and now have ot trade it in. LOL
*in the background* WHAT?!?
just kidding honey....

Way to go GM and Camaro Team! You guys are awesome!

[Edge.128]

i love my 2010 but if i had the money to get a second vehicle i would get this as a 2SS no doubt!! looking good all around, including the steering wheel IMO.

[cab2g]

Originally Posted by detroitboy

You just answered your own question.....they don't make colors that don't sell.

But, my issue is that IBM is a bad blue for the Camaro, they'd sell more blue if they had a better blue.

[GoldBowtie]

The changes for 2012 look great --- pretty much all "improvements".

Rear camera should be okay ---- but has anyone ever wished they would also add a front camera. I still can't judge the front lower lip as good as I would like ---- usually give those parking curbs about 18" extra space!

[Mellish50]

Will us people that just ordered a 2011 2ss be able to get some of these options?? Like the back up camera, suspension, even the dash update? i hate when new stuff comes out cause i want it!

[b4z]

My guess is that ordering for 2011s has ended or is about to end. Why not cancel your order and get the 2012?

[NoSyT]

So is the New 3.6L LFX V6 Engine going to be E85 compatable?

[RickRay]

Originally Posted by Ruffian118

Overall, I like the 45th - and the new V6. But not enough to trade in my 2010. She is irreplaceable .

Maybe I'll consider a 50th anniversary in 2017 to add to my garage.

I agree that would be my option too...

Hopefully by then they would beef up the Differential..

[AquaRSSS]

From most of the comments, I am gathering that you all love the current, recessed-tuna-can steering wheel? OMG! REALLY? Are you being hypnotized by its sheer ugliness??
Talk about the #1 fugly feature that needed to be addressed! As far as the new one is concerned, GM definitely should have spent another $30 and put the CAMARO logo on it, I at least agree with that, instead of a generic look, but that round turd of a wheel is the primary thing I can't wait to throw in the dumpster and put ANYTHING on that will fit!
Hell, disable the airbag and shove a Grant on it..anything. It's the first thing I noticed when I first saw a Camaro, and it's the one thing I absolutely disdain on my car. (well, clutch sux too...)

I know it's all about personal taste and opinion, so there's my $.02 worth.
..and yes, not buying the stripes on the car either.

BTW, the Passenger seat "fix" should be considered a Service Bulletin so we can get that addressed in our current cars. It's not an enhancement or a cool new feature. It's a problem that was addressed and should be a warranty issue.

[Edge.128]

Originally Posted by RickRay

I agree that would be my option too...

ya that might be an option... my car will be paid off by then and i could add this as a collector car and not really drive it much. so many options so little money....

[camarolt76]

Not a fan of the new 20" design wheels, or the hood and deck stripe. Rest of the car looks good though. I do like the 45th logo with the Camaro badge incorporated into it. That's pretty cool.

[jkchambless]

Originally Posted by Travis64

hmmm just got my v6 3 days ago =(

Just add a CAI and you are there. Not that much difference in my mind. Certainly not enought to pry me out of my 2010 V6.

[rjcamaro]

First to understand the 45th Anniversary only comes in one color and stripe package as the picture shows, correct?

I love the car and can’t wait to see it in person. I just might have to trade up.

Pros:

- New V6 with 323HP
- New FE4 performance suspension (only for SS)
- New rear camera system
- Revised instrument panel appearance
- Power lift feature for the front passenger seat
- Body-color “sharkfin” antenna
- Carbon Flash Metallic paint
- Jet Black interior with leather-trimmed seats with 45th Anniversary logo (is this interior darker than '10 & '11's?)
- Red, white and blue stitching
- New rear spoiler


Cons:

- New steering wheel design (will have to see in person)
- Rear camera system mirror display might be too small (but glad to have it)
- Camaro is still too heavy would have liked to see it lose 100 – 200lbs
- No Nav but then again you have OnStar (long run expensive) and portable GPS systems
- 45th Anniversary hood and deck stripes (I put this as a con until I see them)
- New-design 20-inch wheels in dark silver (don’t really like the wheels plus I like polished wheels)
- Dash, I think more could have been done here but still like what they did do.
- Heritage grill should be standard
- No electronic heat/AC control
- Price?

Again just my $.02 but overall nice improvement.