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camaro5 · 03-19-2009, 04:08 PM

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Beneath the car's killer looks is a fully modern rear-drive chassis developed Down Under. It's the same one used on the Aussie-built Holden Commodore, with modifications to make it longer and stiffer. Not only is the smaller powerplant smooth and powerful, the overall ride and handling of the vehicle exceeded the expectations of many of us this day.

Michigan is notorious for its aging, scarred and potholed roads. Oblivious to the deteriorating pavement, Camaro's four-wheel independent suspension did extremely well at soaking up vibrations whilst providing a firm, responsive and almost European ride quality.

Competitors: BMW 3 series; Dodge Challenger; Ford Mustang; Honda Accord Coupe; Hyundai Genesis Coupe; Nissan 370Z

Availability: March 2009 Report Card

Economy: 4.0 -Pretty darn good given the size and type.

Value for $: 3.5 -Not bad, depending on your own situation.

Styling: 4.0 -Modern muscle defined; a definite head turner.

Comfort: 3.5 -comfortable for all shapes and sizes in front

Performance: 4.0 -Good and gooderer, but not to be mistaken for a Vette! (V6 Camaro)

Overall: 4.0 -A great all around sports coupe for the 21st century!

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/Art...aspx?e=1484745

cam2fst4u · 03-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Cool... I can't wait to get the review for the SS

GothamCamaro · 03-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Great article, can't wait to see more!

V6 rules!

ArcAngel · 03-19-2009, 04:17 PM

AWESOME!!!!!!

1_2Many · 03-19-2009, 04:19 PM

1 hour till we get the first SS review http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=144431

Oops...didn't see the giant FRIDAY on that page....oh well 1 more day :(

camaro5 · 03-19-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

1 hour till we get the first SS review http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=144431

Oops...didn't see the giant FRIDAY on that page....oh well 1 more day :(

Yep, there's a "press ban" until tomorrow, then the motherload will be unleashed.

aberg · 03-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Friday at 6:00

*radz28* · 03-19-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

1 hour till we get the first SS review http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=144431

Oops...didn't see the giant FRIDAY on that page....oh well 1 more day :(

LOL! Your avitar is so appropriate right now, LOL! j/k But seriously - where's the whiskey, infidel?!

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PQ · 03-19-2009, 04:45 PM

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Yep, there's a "press ban" until tomorrow, then the motherload will be unleashed.

I still can't beleive that most of the people I talk to don't know what I'm talking about. I asked a guy on our bowling league if he's seen the new Camaro and he told me he was going down this weekend to buy one. Huh? Talk about telling a lie for no reason whatsoever.

camaro5 · 03-19-2009, 05:33 PM

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I still can't beleive that most of the people I talk to don't know what I'm talking about. I asked a guy on our bowling league if he's seen the new Camaro and he told me he was going down this weekend to buy one. Huh? Talk about telling a lie for no reason whatsoever.

I know...

I was talking to one of my son's friends, and she said she was ready to buy one now...

Then she said the only thing is, she loves the new GULLWING doors on the 2010 Mustang!

Whoa!

Rodrunner · 03-19-2009, 05:44 PM

Nice article, C5. If the scoring scale was 1 - 5, that was pretty impressive. Looking forward to tomorrow's reports.

Can we please have some NASCAR again this weekend!!!!!!!! Ha!Ha! Bristol baby....slammin' and bangin'.

Silver Streak · 03-19-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Nice article, C5. If the scoring scale was 1 - 5, that was pretty impressive. Looking forward to tomorrow's reports.

Can we please have some NASCAR again this weekend!!!!!!!! Ha!Ha! Bristol baby....slammin' and bangin'.

I wish I was going to race this weekend, Bristol is awesome!

The reviews are just about here, hope they are all as good we know they should be!

Douge · 03-19-2009, 06:49 PM

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European ride quality

OOOOOOooooooo, that is a bold statement Mr. local news reporter dude.

garfin · 03-19-2009, 07:37 PM

There's actually a bit more to this review than meets the eye... the reviewer, Shaun Keenan is very heavily involved in the import/tuner culture up here in the Toronto area.
He has written a weekly article called "The Mod Squad" for Sun Media for quite some time. His column focuses almost entirely on that "clientele" and their perspective.
I am very gratified to read his review of the Camaro, given his emphasis on the import scene.
The fact that he recognizes the appeal the Camaro has to people who would not normally go into a Chevy showroom speaks volumes - not to mention the very positive report!!

Best regardSS,

Elie

03-19-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	Great article, can't wait to see more! V6 rules! __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

03-19-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	AWESOME!!!!!! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

03-19-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	1 hour till we get the first SS review http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=144431 Oops...didn't see the giant FRIDAY on that page....oh well 1 more day :( __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

03-19-2009, 05:44 PM	#11
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	Nice article, C5. If the scoring scale was 1 - 5, that was pretty impressive. Looking forward to tomorrow's reports. Can we please have some NASCAR again this weekend!!!!!!!! Ha!Ha! Bristol baby....slammin' and bangin'. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

03-19-2009, 07:37 PM	#14
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	There's actually a bit more to this review than meets the eye... the reviewer, Shaun Keenan is very heavily involved in the import/tuner culture up here in the Toronto area. He has written a weekly article called "The Mod Squad" for Sun Media for quite some time. His column focuses almost entirely on that "clientele" and their perspective. I am very gratified to read his review of the Camaro, given his emphasis on the import scene. The fact that he recognizes the appeal the Camaro has to people who would not normally go into a Chevy showroom speaks volumes - not to mention the very positive report!! Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

03-19-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	Cool... I can't wait to get the review for the SS

03-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#7
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	Friday at 6:00

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