I STILL can't decide! Chally or Camaro?!?! - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MontyCarlo · 04-06-2009, 03:25 PM

At this point it's hard to tell exactly what performance you'd get out of an SS with an extra $5k to spend, but for me, I could never drive the Challenger because it always reminds me of the Dukes of Hazzard car. I feel like I'd have to hyphenate my first name with a -joe or a -bob and get used to shouting "Yeeehaw!"

Dakota Kid · 04-06-2009, 03:42 PM

I went back and forth on the Challenger R/T and Camaro SS for months, after I eliminated a couple other cars. In the end, the SS Camaro was and is the winner for me, although I think I would have been happy with a Chally as well. They nailed the styling on the car, but it does need a diet, and when I test drove the Chally I felt seemingly every pound.

IMO, the Camaro is the better buy. Good luck!

kanys · 04-06-2009, 03:43 PM

Yeah I would definately go with Camaro. Both look stunning on the outside. The Camaro's interior is kinda a hot or miss it seems, but there is no denying its originality. On the other hand the Challenger has your typical Dodge interior (I guess with the exception of the seats, but they are nothing special). Performance wise, the are pretty close. For after-market stuff, keep in mind the Camaro's engine has been around for a bit and there is just a ton of stuff for it. So even if price were the same I would say Camaro, and with that included it seems the logical choice is the SS.

Vash · 04-06-2009, 03:45 PM

The SRT8's are way overpriced IMO*. If you are gonna get one get a used one.

The SS's are more fair priced. Of course I am biased the SS is better but Challenger is also very appealing cruiser. It's more of a heavy cruiser than SS.

kdbolt70 · 04-06-2009, 03:47 PM

Here's my opinion:

The Challenger is a sweet looking car. Retro, all-muscle, great sound, flashy colors. When I'm near one on the road I always notice it. They do have a great road presence.

When I'm near a Camaro on the road I want to jump the f*ck out of my car and get as close as I possibly can to it. When you see it next to the mundane cars on the road - the accords, camrys, minivans, and cookie-cutter SUVs, you realize hoe beautiful and eye-popping this car is.

And I'm a bang-for-my-buck kind of person. I am pretty sure the Camaro SS is the fastest car you can get for its price. There is not a single new car that will run a quicker 1/4 for cheaper. That right there pretty much sells me on its own.

Now, take in to account the Challenger is $7k+ more, and it still gets beat by the Camaro, it seems like a no brainer.

I like the Challenger, I really do. If price was not an object, it would be a slightly more difficult decision. But this day in age, that price difference can mean a whole lot of go-fast goodies

Edit: oh, and you can find dealers willing to accept GMS and supplier pricing. Just do a little shopping.

Vash · 04-06-2009, 03:49 PM

I like the SE better than the SRT8. Huh? Yea you heard me.. in Torredor Red too...
It's more a realistic value. The SRT8 is just a "dukes of hazzard" surcharge.

CynAgain · 04-06-2009, 03:53 PM

Just wait a few months - the Challys will come down in price. They'll have too.

ponycrusher21 · 04-06-2009, 03:56 PM

I must confess...

The Challenger is a freakin sweet car, and I would probably be in the same boat as you.
The Challenger is the car for you if you want a comfortable, almost identical copy of a retro muscle car..

But then again if you want rubber burnin, ass kickin, road huggin performance all in a sleek, sexy shell, the Camaro is for you. And youll save a couple of big bucks too.

Ok, so maybe I lied I wouldnt be on the same boat, I would pick the

in a heatbeat, but its up to you, I mean, your spending the $. Even though the chally is pretty sweet, camaro is all around better and costs less

Vash · 04-06-2009, 03:59 PM

I was browsing the other day. The Torredor Red is the win.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=259730557

ponycrusher21 · 04-06-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

I was browsing the other day. The Torredor Red is the win.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=259730557

that car looks naked without the spoiler and the big v8

Vash · 04-06-2009, 04:01 PM

Yea was just a great paint shot cause of the cobblestones and water or rain.

Got to admit it's a damn good lookin car.

kdbolt70 · 04-06-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Yea was just a great paint shot cause of the cobblestones and water or rain.

Got to admit it's a damn good lookin car.

Certainly is, but that SE is quite a pig...

HeldonSS · 04-06-2009, 04:17 PM

Camaro...

kevin2323 · 04-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trudawg660

People are going to burn you for this post. but i was thinking about buying a challenger also but i just decided to wait. there are way more features in the camaro. the cally is so basic. it looks like every other dodge car. you can’t say the camaro looks like another gm vehicle.

the camaro looks like the cadillac xlr....both these cars are unique, there is nothing plain about the challenger or camaro.

04-06-2009, 03:25 PM	#15
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	At this point it's hard to tell exactly what performance you'd get out of an SS with an extra $5k to spend, but for me, I could never drive the Challenger because it always reminds me of the Dukes of Hazzard car. I feel like I'd have to hyphenate my first name with a -joe or a -bob and get used to shouting "Yeeehaw!" __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

04-06-2009, 03:47 PM	#19
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Here's my opinion: The Challenger is a sweet looking car. Retro, all-muscle, great sound, flashy colors. When I'm near one on the road I always notice it. They do have a great road presence. When I'm near a Camaro on the road I want to jump the fck out of my car and get as close as I possibly can to it. When you see it next to the mundane cars on the road - the accords, camrys, minivans, and cookie-cutter SUVs, you realize hoe beautiful and eye-popping this car is. And I'm a bang-for-my-buck kind of person. I am pretty sure the Camaro SS is the fastest car you can get for its price. There is not a single new car that will run a quicker 1/4 for cheaper. That right there pretty much sells me on its own. Now, take in to account the Challenger is $7k+ more, and it still* gets beat by the Camaro, it seems like a no brainer. I like the Challenger, I really do. If price was not an object, it would be a slightly more difficult decision. But this day in age, that price difference can mean a whole lot of go-fast goodies Edit: oh, and you can find dealers willing to accept GMS and supplier pricing. Just do a little shopping. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

04-06-2009, 04:17 PM	#27
HeldonSS #15519 Drives: GM all the way! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chaffee, MO Posts: 245	Camaro... __________________ 2012 Camaro 45th ann. SS conv. 6spd 2010 Camaro SS-LS3 #15519-SOLD 2002 Camaro 35th ann. SS-6spd 1997 Camaro 30th ann. Z conv. 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396/375 HP Super Chevy R/u 1967 Camaro RS conv. 5.7 Vortec 1967 Chevy II Super Chevy Winner 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 1 Prior owner 1972 C-10 454, 2-4's Super Chevy Winner-SOLD 1990 454 SS 26,000 miles Super Chevy Winner 1991 GMC Syclone #170 of 2998 2003 Silverado SS-SOLD 2015 Chevy Suburban 2009 Silverado 2500 HD 2008 Corvette conv.

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04-06-2009, 03:42 PM	#16
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I went back and forth on the Challenger R/T and Camaro SS for months, after I eliminated a couple other cars. In the end, the SS Camaro was and is the winner for me, although I think I would have been happy with a Chally as well. They nailed the styling on the car, but it does need a diet, and when I test drove the Chally I felt seemingly every pound. IMO, the Camaro is the better buy. Good luck!

04-06-2009, 03:43 PM	#17
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Yeah I would definately go with Camaro. Both look stunning on the outside. The Camaro's interior is kinda a hot or miss it seems, but there is no denying its originality. On the other hand the Challenger has your typical Dodge interior (I guess with the exception of the seats, but they are nothing special). Performance wise, the are pretty close. For after-market stuff, keep in mind the Camaro's engine has been around for a bit and there is just a ton of stuff for it. So even if price were the same I would say Camaro, and with that included it seems the logical choice is the SS.

04-06-2009, 03:45 PM	#18
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	The SRT8's are way overpriced IMO*. If you are gonna get one get a used one. The SS's are more fair priced. Of course I am biased the SS is better but Challenger is also very appealing cruiser. It's more of a heavy cruiser than SS.

04-06-2009, 03:49 PM	#20
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	I like the SE better than the SRT8. Huh? Yea you heard me.. in Torredor Red too... It's more a realistic value. The SRT8 is just a "dukes of hazzard" surcharge.

04-06-2009, 03:53 PM	#21
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Just wait a few months - the Challys will come down in price. They'll have too.

04-06-2009, 03:56 PM	#22
ponycrusher21 Christopher Fernandez Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 372	I must confess... The Challenger is a freakin sweet car, and I would probably be in the same boat as you. The Challenger is the car for you if you want a comfortable, almost identical copy of a retro muscle car.. But then again if you want rubber burnin, ass kickin, road huggin performance all in a sleek, sexy shell, the Camaro is for you. And youll save a couple of big bucks too. Ok, so maybe I lied I wouldnt be on the same boat, I would pick the in a heatbeat, but its up to you, I mean, your spending the $. Even though the chally is pretty sweet, camaro is all around better and costs less

04-06-2009, 03:59 PM	#23
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	I was browsing the other day. The Torredor Red is the win. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=259730557

04-06-2009, 04:01 PM	#25
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Yea was just a great paint shot cause of the cobblestones and water or rain. Got to admit it's a damn good lookin car.