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DrinkerOU · 08-07-2012, 07:49 PM

For me it was between a 2013 Camaro or a 67-69 Camaro. I ended up with a new Camaro because I can just get in it and go, no worries. Plus I can easily put a car seat in the back. Well maybe not that easy, but it will hook up to the latch system.

JewelSS1992 · 08-07-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Sounds like you made a great choice. got any pictures of them? I'd go with the 350z over the Genesis.

I purchase the genesis over the 350 and 370 because of the back seats and I could have gotten the infinite g37 but I feel in love with the Hyundai but I still love my SS more

djxrated81 · 08-07-2012, 08:03 PM

in 2008 i started looking for a new car and was very interested in the G8 GXP, but then i heard that pontiac was getting axed so i backed out and soon enough i heard they were making the camaro so i saved up the next three years and got me one

soloknight6 · 08-07-2012, 08:09 PM

Nope. I was going to go with a 2011 mitsubishi lancer Evo, test drove one and everything. I opted for looks over speed and went with the camaro. The evo was amazing, but I fell head over heels in love with the camaro.

2010 SSRS · 08-07-2012, 08:15 PM

Camaro is always my first option

lynxone · 08-07-2012, 08:40 PM

I went in looking to upgrade my truck to something newer.... Ended up keeping my truck for winters and buying my camaro and I couldn't be happier with my choice.

Caitlin&Caroline · 08-07-2012, 08:48 PM

Camaro interest started this most recent search. I test drove or just looked at (in no particular order): CTS coupe, Acura TSX, Lexus IS250, Infiniti G37x, Mustang 5.0, and V6 Premium. I also briefly entertained/did some online-looking at a 1965 Mustang (base model), a 1967 (I think) AMC Javelin, a 1996 Z3 vert, Lincoln MKZ, and BMW 328xi and 335xi.

I was either looking for a toy or an entry level luxury replacement for one of our AWD work horses. Toy won.

iLLcoolZ · 08-07-2012, 08:51 PM

I actually wanted a Jeep Wrangler. I love that car. But I also really love the Camaro, and I was able to get it, so I did. Best decision ever.

Caswell239 · 08-07-2012, 09:00 PM

I had a 91 3000gt I was building. But got tired of it and was bored out of town one day and test drove a srt8 challenger and a ss l99 camaro (only had auto on lot) originally I liked the challenger better for looks and less of them on the road up here. But after the test drive I was like damn! Screw the challenger I want a camaro!! Never intended on having one until I drove it then had to have one do now I got my 2011 2ssrs m6

ewynn9 · 08-07-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Do you still feel the same way? or Happier with your Camaro?

Happier with my camaro by far. I loved the interior of the GTO alot tho, big comfy leather seats.

Papa T · 08-07-2012, 09:19 PM

No. I Had no intent of buying a sports/muscle car.
Then I saw the Camaro Concept Car!!! I said "if they ever build that, I would want one."
So here I am!!!

1BADLS3 · 08-07-2012, 09:23 PM

Nope, this is the car I wanted. I told myself that when production stopped in August of 2002 that I'd buy a new Camaro when it finally came out. I skipped the first model year and waited until the time was right, and that was in late 2010

NoMercy · 08-07-2012, 09:28 PM

I wish pontiac was still around. I would have bought a TransAm over the Camaro. Same car I know, but have always liked the TA's.

STW · 08-07-2012, 09:35 PM

I was at the auto show at McCormick Place. Sat in the Mustang, I'd have to pull the seat out to fit in it. My knees literally hit the dash and I can't work the pedals. Never fit right in the fox bodies either, I would have to drive them barefoot. Challenger? Interior reminded me of my buddies Neon, plus I wasn't going to pay 50K+ for a mopar..on principle. Camaro? It was just right, bought the one brand new one they brought off the lot for me to test drive. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, IL. Props. I own that very 1SS today.

08-07-2012, 08:03 PM	#31
djxrated81 Drives: 2011 camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 404	in 2008 i started looking for a new car and was very interested in the G8 GXP, but then i heard that pontiac was getting axed so i backed out and soon enough i heard they were making the camaro so i saved up the next three years and got me one __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Airaid cai, ARH HF cats X pipe, SLP LM1, 160stat,RX Catch can, Tuned @ Tune Time Performance, side marker black outs, decepticon bowtie emblems, stealth turn sig. bulbs,Hyper White DTRL Painted GFX, Havoc Spoiler [IMG]

08-07-2012, 08:09 PM	#32
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Nope. I was going to go with a 2011 mitsubishi lancer Evo, test drove one and everything. I opted for looks over speed and went with the camaro. The evo was amazing, but I fell head over heels in love with the camaro. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

08-07-2012, 08:15 PM	#33
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Camaro is always my first option __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-07-2012, 08:40 PM	#34
lynxone Drives: 2012 2ss 45th anniversary edition Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 212 View My Garage	I went in looking to upgrade my truck to something newer.... Ended up keeping my truck for winters and buying my camaro and I couldn't be happier with my choice. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th with a few tasteful mods

08-07-2012, 08:48 PM	#35
Caitlin&Caroline Drives: '11 2SS IOM/IO A6, '06 Outback Ltd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Posts: 233	Camaro interest started this most recent search. I test drove or just looked at (in no particular order): CTS coupe, Acura TSX, Lexus IS250, Infiniti G37x, Mustang 5.0, and V6 Premium. I also briefly entertained/did some online-looking at a 1965 Mustang (base model), a 1967 (I think) AMC Javelin, a 1996 Z3 vert, Lincoln MKZ, and BMW 328xi and 335xi. I was either looking for a toy or an entry level luxury replacement for one of our AWD work horses. Toy won. __________________ My other car is a blue station wagon... no, really!

08-07-2012, 07:49 PM	#29
DrinkerOU Drives: 2013 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jackson, OH Posts: 20	For me it was between a 2013 Camaro or a 67-69 Camaro. I ended up with a new Camaro because I can just get in it and go, no worries. Plus I can easily put a car seat in the back. Well maybe not that easy, but it will hook up to the latch system.

08-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#36
iLLcoolZ NSM Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kuwait Posts: 213	I actually wanted a Jeep Wrangler. I love that car. But I also really love the Camaro, and I was able to get it, so I did. Best decision ever. __________________ Stay hungry, stay foolish.

08-07-2012, 09:00 PM	#37
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	I had a 91 3000gt I was building. But got tired of it and was bored out of town one day and test drove a srt8 challenger and a ss l99 camaro (only had auto on lot) originally I liked the challenger better for looks and less of them on the road up here. But after the test drive I was like damn! Screw the challenger I want a camaro!! Never intended on having one until I drove it then had to have one do now I got my 2011 2ssrs m6

08-07-2012, 09:19 PM	#39
Papa T Drives: 2011 2LT RJT, 6A, 19" polished Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 747 View My Garage	No. I Had no intent of buying a sports/muscle car. Then I saw the Camaro Concept Car!!! I said "if they ever build that, I would want one." So here I am!!! __________________

08-07-2012, 09:23 PM	#40
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Nope, this is the car I wanted. I told myself that when production stopped in August of 2002 that I'd buy a new Camaro when it finally came out. I skipped the first model year and waited until the time was right, and that was in late 2010

08-07-2012, 09:28 PM	#41
NoMercy Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 192	I wish pontiac was still around. I would have bought a TransAm over the Camaro. Same car I know, but have always liked the TA's. __________________ Magnuson TVS 2300, 16% OD rear pullies(stock 3.8 on front jackshaft), Vector Motorsports 2.5 cam, hardened push rods, titanium retainers, patriot gold double springs, Dynatech 1 7/8 Longtube headers, gutted cats, F.A.S.T. 90lb. injectors, Lonnie's double pumper fuel pump, ZR1 Plugs, Airade cai, HP tuned by East Texas Musclecars. 660 rwhp / 611 rwtq

08-07-2012, 09:35 PM	#42
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	I was at the auto show at McCormick Place. Sat in the Mustang, I'd have to pull the seat out to fit in it. My knees literally hit the dash and I can't work the pedals. Never fit right in the fox bodies either, I would have to drive them barefoot. Challenger? Interior reminded me of my buddies Neon, plus I wasn't going to pay 50K+ for a mopar..on principle. Camaro? It was just right, bought the one brand new one they brought off the lot for me to test drive. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, IL. Props. I own that very 1SS today.