Let me tell you about a dream--a boy's dream... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 02:39 PM

So, as of 4:30 June 3, 2009, I ordered my new baby (order number NKMNP5). She is a 2LT/RS, sunroof, black leather interior, automatic transmission, and Rally Yellow w/ Black rally stripes.
I ordered her in Richmond, VA, even though I live in OK. I thought it would be fun to fly up to Richmond, get picked up by my brother/sister-in-law in their new Camaro, they'll drive me to the dealer, we'll pick up my new baby, then have a nice weekend... THEN, I'll get to break her in on a very relaxing, totally enjoyable, 24-hour drive back to Oklahoma! It's gonna be A-MA-ZING!!!

June 6, 2009:
So, today my brother, sister-in-law, and I went up to a dealership to test drive a 2LT, Rally Yellow. I rode with my sister-in-law while she went on her drive. I must say, this is probably the MOST COMFORTABLE passenger seat I have EVER rode in. Then, the salesman and I went for a drive around the block, down the interstate, and back to the dealership. I've never driven a car like this before. Words can't explain the feeling I had when I turned her over...

First impressions:
I am 6'4", so I'm used to having to squeeze into cars. I thought that surely this car would be the same. As I slid in, it was a little awkward, but that's partly due to the fact that I didn't want to hurt her, lol! I dropped the seat as low as it would go and had PLENTY of head room (this is a big deal for me!). I slid the seat all the way back, adjusted the mirrors and fired her up. She purred like a kitten! No, there was no grumble that I'm sure the v8 will offer, but it was more than enough for me! As soon as I shifted into drive and came off the ramp it was like I was gliding on air. I had assumed that a car this low to the ground would not have the smoothest, or quietest of rides, but I was amazed. I must say, the indexing window feature REALLY cuts off some wind noise! We pulled up to the stop light and people were pointing gawking, it felt GREAT! When the light turned, I got to goose it a little on the way up the on-ramp. These babies can take off!!!

*edit* I forgot to mention that I actually had to scoot the seat forward while driving. My knees didn't hit the steering wheel either (I know that's a big deal to some people).

*edit* I should also mention that I've sat in a Camaro with a sunroof as well as one without a sunroof. I wanted to know if I would lose a significant amount of headroom if I got a sunroof. The verdict: NO! I was amazed, but I did not find a noticeable difference between the two! My theory for this is because the sunroof rises and slides out over the roof of the car, rather then lowering and sliding into the ceiling of the car. Just another point where GM did a great job!

All in all, I would say that GM has really done something for themselves by making this vehicle. My test driving experience was much more than impressive! I haven't found anything that I don't like yet, but I'll keep my eyes open. Not in a tacky way, but I think that all of the information that we can provide to others who are still trying to decide, or even those that never had the joy of test driving will be a great help! I can't wait for my baby to get home, it's almost unbearable. I'll keep this thread updated as I continue on my journey!

I've got an album posted in my profile that has pictures from today, but I'll try to copy some of them over and post them in this thread.

Sean_W · 06-07-2009, 02:55 PM

I guess what really surprised me was that you went to a dealership you had no intention from buying from and they actually let you drive one. Heck, I couldn't even test drive the floor model at the dealership I have my order at if that sais anything.

Either way, happy to see it worked out for you.

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Well, my brother and I went to this dealership a couple weeks ago and were looking into buying. The salesman was great, we would definitely have bought from him. HOWEVER, the dealership is price gouging and refuses the sell for MSRP. The salesman went three different times and asked if he could sell the car for MSRP and all three times came back like a dog with his tail between his legs. We eventually just dropped the issue before we got the poor guy fired.

Anyway, we didn't let on to the fact that we had already ordered, so he thought that by letting us drive we'd be so sucked in that we'd ignore the fact that they were D'ing us in the B.

FYI, it's RK Chevrolet in Virginia Beach, VA.
DON"T GO THERE!!!

Vash · 06-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Grats on the order and nice report.

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 04:06 PM

Thanks, i just think that people need to be informed!

sabrescamaro · 06-07-2009, 04:17 PM

Great review, thanks for sharing. Nice pics, too. It's such a great looking car, I never get tired of the pics... Interior and exterior, they are all fun to see.

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 05:05 PM

Yeah, I've got some more pics of the interior and exterior in an album on my profile. I just tried to get some on here that showed more of the car. Except the two of the key, lol. I just think that these keys are freaking awesome, so I had to post those as well, haha!

Bull · 06-07-2009, 05:18 PM

Doing the same thing...Live in Norman and picking her up from MI on Thursday

Jamie Mac · 06-07-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_hoyt

Yeah, I've got some more pics of the interior and exterior in an album on my profile. I just tried to get some on here that showed more of the car. Except the two of the key, lol. I just think that these keys are freaking awesome, so I had to post those as well, haha!

I'm so used to having 2 keys and a keyfob in my pocket that when I only have the Camaro key I keep patting my pockets just to make sure it is still there.

Vash · 06-07-2009, 05:30 PM

So can you get blank keys that have no electronics? Would need one for river trips and waterparks etc.

DEW · 06-07-2009, 06:06 PM

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is that piece of metal sticking out of the key fob???

fazm · 06-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEW

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is that piece of metal sticking out of the key fob???

the key

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

So can you get blank keys that have no electronics? Would need one for river trips and waterparks etc.

It's probably expensive, but I'm sure that any Chevy dealer can key a new fob. Does anyone know if they come with a spare key at the time of purchase?

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazm

the key

HAHAHA, classic! Effing classic! However, I'm pretty sure that I asked the same thing the first time I saw one for my friends Beemer.

06-07-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 120	Let me tell you about a dream--a boy's dream... So, as of 4:30 June 3, 2009, I ordered my new baby (order number NKMNP5). She is a 2LT/RS, sunroof, black leather interior, automatic transmission, and Rally Yellow w/ Black rally stripes. I ordered her in Richmond, VA, even though I live in OK. I thought it would be fun to fly up to Richmond, get picked up by my brother/sister-in-law in their new Camaro, they'll drive me to the dealer, we'll pick up my new baby, then have a nice weekend... THEN, I'll get to break her in on a very relaxing, totally enjoyable, 24-hour drive back to Oklahoma! It's gonna be A-MA-ZING!!! June 6, 2009: So, today my brother, sister-in-law, and I went up to a dealership to test drive a 2LT, Rally Yellow. I rode with my sister-in-law while she went on her drive. I must say, this is probably the MOST COMFORTABLE passenger seat I have EVER rode in. Then, the salesman and I went for a drive around the block, down the interstate, and back to the dealership. I've never driven a car like this before. Words can't explain the feeling I had when I turned her over... First impressions: I am 6'4", so I'm used to having to squeeze into cars. I thought that surely this car would be the same. As I slid in, it was a little awkward, but that's partly due to the fact that I didn't want to hurt her, lol! I dropped the seat as low as it would go and had PLENTY of head room (this is a big deal for me!). I slid the seat all the way back, adjusted the mirrors and fired her up. She purred like a kitten! No, there was no grumble that I'm sure the v8 will offer, but it was more than enough for me! As soon as I shifted into drive and came off the ramp it was like I was gliding on air. I had assumed that a car this low to the ground would not have the smoothest, or quietest of rides, but I was amazed. I must say, the indexing window feature REALLY cuts off some wind noise! We pulled up to the stop light and people were pointing gawking, it felt GREAT! When the light turned, I got to goose it a little on the way up the on-ramp. These babies can take off!!! edit I forgot to mention that I actually had to scoot the seat forward while driving. My knees didn't hit the steering wheel either (I know that's a big deal to some people). edit I should also mention that I've sat in a Camaro with a sunroof as well as one without a sunroof. I wanted to know if I would lose a significant amount of headroom if I got a sunroof. The verdict: NO! I was amazed, but I did not find a noticeable difference between the two! My theory for this is because the sunroof rises and slides out over the roof of the car, rather then lowering and sliding into the ceiling of the car. Just another point where GM did a great job! All in all, I would say that GM has really done something for themselves by making this vehicle. My test driving experience was much more than impressive! I haven't found anything that I don't like yet, but I'll keep my eyes open. Not in a tacky way, but I think that all of the information that we can provide to others who are still trying to decide, or even those that never had the joy of test driving will be a great help! I can't wait for my baby to get home, it's almost unbearable. I'll keep this thread updated as I continue on my journey! I've got an album posted in my profile that has pictures from today, but I'll try to copy some of them over and post them in this thread. __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!! Last edited by jr_hoyt; 06-07-2009 at 04:26 PM.

06-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	I guess what really surprised me was that you went to a dealership you had no intention from buying from and they actually let you drive one. Heck, I couldn't even test drive the floor model at the dealership I have my order at if that sais anything. Either way, happy to see it worked out for you. __________________ Sean W 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Metalic & Cyber Grey Stripes My Homepage http://titanic-model.com

06-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 120	Well, my brother and I went to this dealership a couple weeks ago and were looking into buying. The salesman was great, we would definitely have bought from him. HOWEVER, the dealership is price gouging and refuses the sell for MSRP. The salesman went three different times and asked if he could sell the car for MSRP and all three times came back like a dog with his tail between his legs. We eventually just dropped the issue before we got the poor guy fired. Anyway, we didn't let on to the fact that we had already ordered, so he thought that by letting us drive we'd be so sucked in that we'd ignore the fact that they were D'ing us in the B. FYI, it's RK Chevrolet in Virginia Beach, VA. DON"T GO THERE!!! __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#5
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 120	Thanks, i just think that people need to be informed! __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-07-2009, 05:05 PM	#7
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 120	Yeah, I've got some more pics of the interior and exterior in an album on my profile. I just tried to get some on here that showed more of the car. Except the two of the key, lol. I just think that these keys are freaking awesome, so I had to post those as well, haha! __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Grats on the order and nice report.

06-07-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
sabrescamaro Drives: TB SS and temporarily 2LTRS VR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 486	Great review, thanks for sharing. Nice pics, too. It's such a great looking car, I never get tired of the pics... Interior and exterior, they are all fun to see.

06-07-2009, 05:18 PM	#8
Bull Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS/IBM/Beige Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 154	Doing the same thing...Live in Norman and picking her up from MI on Thursday

06-07-2009, 05:30 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	So can you get blank keys that have no electronics? Would need one for river trips and waterparks etc.

06-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#11
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Please excuse my ignorance, but what is that piece of metal sticking out of the key fob??? __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

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