wtf is motortrend on?

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by CRChevy

to me the challenger is a waste of metal.

You also put spinners on your Camaro.

[Maker]

Yeah, I noticed motor trend likes the new kid on the block. Loved the camaro at first, then loved the increased hp mustang. I think they switch by year to keep all the advertisers happy.

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by Maker

Yeah, I noticed motor trend likes the kid kid on the block. Loved the camaro at first, then loved the increased hp mustang. I think they switch by year to keep all the advertisers happy.

They do it to give people a reason to buy the mag.

Would you keep buying it if the only car that ever won was the same thing, over and over again?

I wouldnt.

[TotallyDavis]

Damn, beat me to the punch.

I was just coming here to post a topic about this nonsense. I was reading the latest issue earlier by the pool and couldn't believe what I was seeing.

TWO AND A HALF STARS?

The mustang and challenger both get around 4 stars, so I was shocked.

What could your complaints possibly be with the 2012!?

It's got the visibility problems solved with the rear view camera, and it literally has every bell and whistle except for one of those full color touch screens, but other than that, it rules as a V-8, a V-6, or a convertible.

Unbelievable.

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by TotallyDavis

Damn, beat me to the punch.

I was just coming here to post a topic about this nonsense. I was reading the latest issue earlier by the pool and couldn't believe what I was seeing.

TWO AND A HALF STARS?

The mustang and challenger both get around 4 stars, so I was shocked.

What could your complaints possibly be with the 2012!?

It's got the visibility problems solved with the rear view camera, and it literally has every bell and whistle except for one of those full color touch screens, but other than that, it rules as a V-8, a V-6, or a convertible.

Unbelievable.

Dont be surprised if a full review of the 2012 isnt more favorable

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by CRChevy

Haven't read the magazine in a long time but I always thought they were pro-camaro and pretty even with the challenger sometimes favoring the mustang since the 5.0. But when I just read the 2013 new car guide (found it at my dads house) , the Camaro gets a decent mini review but only 2 1/2 stars? Challenger scores higher ? I don't understand ...

Could it be there are more Dodge and Ford Ads in MT than Chevy Ads?

[epkmvuoq]

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

You also put spinners on your Camaro.

I have a camaro ss and I also love your challenger !!!!!!!!

[2011ss/rs]

Motortrend is good for getting a fire started

[shockandawe]

Originally Posted by iMONEY

Who cares what "they" rate it. I drive it. I give it a 10/10.

[c-dub]

one thing I find funny about the motor trend and other car magazines that do nothing but rag on the camaro, that despite all of their BS the camaro is still out-selling the competition.

[cactuseater]

Originally Posted by jshaf

went to a new autozone that opened up near me, was shopping around and realized I was the only person in the store. then I heard a couple employees talking about the cool camaro outside and they all were standing at the front of the store staring at my ride. it's times like these that make you smile. Motortrend can say what they want, this car is out of this world. and everyone knows it!!

I had the same thing happen to me yesterday. A Challenger RT with the baby hemi had pulled in and attention shifted.....then it came right back - the guys were ripping apart the cheap fit and finish on the Dodge. I'm listening to this and they have no idea I own the Camaro sitting there. Shit, I've known that for years. I have not seen one straight yet, even on the new car lot.

Wifey wanted a Challenger (...very much so), so I took her to three Dodge dealers and gave her an education. Just for shits and giggles we test drove a "fully loaded" RT. Nasty handling, body roll, hesitation, and fit and finish sucked...all for $41,998 sticker! I am sure the SRT8 would have impressed me more, minus the fit and finish problems inherent, but I will not blow $50K on that thing NO WAY. She bought a new Red Jewel Camaro instead the same day.

The Challenger is a nice "looking" car - but when you really dig into it it's ridiculously over priced for what you're getting, especially the lack of quality. I am told as well that the Challenger and the lead sled Charger are both sitting on the "300" platforms. OMG. Is this true? What were they thinking?

To this day when we get behind one she let's me know that the guys trunk lid doesn't line up straight, or about other huge body gaps....nothing is uniform. It's funny, but I'm glad she can notice. I have got to say Chevy has come a long way....I haven't bought anything from the the big three in 20 years, but when I got my 2004 Z06 Vette I noticed the difference in workmanship. Now we have added three more Chevys to our family, all new. A 2SS/RS, a V6 RS, and a Cruze for my college bound daughter. None have seen the dealer for warranty problems. Kudos to Chevy for getting it right.

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by Revo1

Some serious dope. Motortrend is like the US Weekly of the car world. Based loosely on fact, but most just drama and sensationalism. If it;s hot right now, they're all about it. If it's just exiting the forefront of attention, they piss on it.

Yes, just like almost all media supplied news today. Even at the local level, imho.

[NoSyT]

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

All the 2012 MY cars are out or will be within the next few weeks. The 2013 guide reviews 2012 cars, the 2012 guide reviews 2011, etc etc.

Did MT justify their low rating for the Camaro?

Interesting...the 2013 guide reviews 2012 cars but is published in 2011? Sounds kind of back asswards to me.

Did they justify their rating? I have no idea, haven't read MT since I was in High School and realized they love the new hotness and have their own agenda....which is of course adverse to mine.

Originally Posted by Steven345

Lol you just made yourself look stupid

LMAO, I've seen you here on C5 Stevie. You just like to stir stuff up. Typical mouthy internet kid without the stones to actually say most of the BS that comes out of your mouth in a forum to anyone face to face.

Have a nice day kid.

[aron77]

Originally Posted by jshaf

went to a new autozone that opened up near me, was shopping around and realized I was the only person in the store. then I heard a couple employees talking about the cool camaro outside and they all were standing at the front of the store staring at my ride. it's times like these that make you smile. Motortrend can say what they want, this car is out of this world. and everyone knows it!!

Yeah I get that all the time and mine is pretty basic, I don't even have any decals on it yet. I've lost track of how many times I've heard the words "nice car" in the month and a half that I've had it. People at work drool over it and I smile every time I look at it and it sets in that that is my car.

As far as reviews go well they are like a-holes and most of them stink. So many times I read a movie review of something I've seen and they rate it poorly but I loved it and the opposite with a movie I hated but they are falling all over themselves to give it an oscar. Unless someone is giving me objective information like a real flaw then I take it with a grain of salt.