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chevyridinghigh · 08-15-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

...... Do people not listen to the video or even take into consideration what they are comparing??

They are comparing the top end Vehicles that each manufacture offers.... This is fair comparison.

If you compare for Price tag.. then no. If you compare per top of the line.. then Yes.

Vehicles are classed based on price... You can't compare a 55k car to a 35k car... it's not a fair comparison... And to pick your words apart... if they were comparing the manufacturers top end models you would be looking at the Zr1 vs. Mustang... Don't get nasty

96_2010_CAMARO · 08-15-2009, 06:21 PM

a 10k more for a 0.3 sec ?
shelby or not mustang will always suck

tom_vilsack · 08-15-2009, 06:35 PM

Maybe you SS owners can help out...but seeing this vid...is the SS as sloppy as it appears in the cone test?

rudack · 08-15-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Nope. IF you're going top of the line vs. top of the line where price is not taken into consideration, then technically a ZR1 Vette would be out there for the chevy lineup.

Exactly.....

Ject · 08-15-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Nope. IF you're going top of the line vs. top of the line where price is not taken into consideration, then technically a ZR1 Vette would be out there for the chevy lineup.

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

Vehicles are classed based on price... You can't compare a 55k car to a 35k car... it's not a fair comparison... And to pick your words apart... if they were comparing the manufacturers top end models you would be looking at the Zr1 vs. Mustang... Don't get nasty

I hate fords, but they are comparing the top Mustang vs the Top Chally vs Top Camaro that are currently offered... AKA the Pony cars incase you didn't know that apparently...

Yes the GT500 costs the most which means the Camaro is the bargain buy. When comparing the top factory offered pony cars..... yes Pony cars.. this comparison is fair if you take money out of the equation like they did in this video. So the Corvette isn't actually in this class. In my Opinion the Corvette is in class with the Ford GT and the Dodge Viper.. not the pony cars.

As you missed some important info in the video, you mis-read my post... This is a fair comparison if money is not the main factor. Since most comparisons are classed by price for performance... the Camaro = better.

Does this help explain it better ?

Sleestack · 08-15-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

I hate fords, but they are comparing the top Mustang vs the Top Chally vs Top Camaro that are currently offered... AKA the Pony cars incase you didn't know that apparently...

I like seeing comparisons outside of traditional market groups. Good reading and it's nice to see how different cars perform under similar conditions. For example, I would love to see the SL55 and GT500 tested under the same conditions. Win or lose, you can't take it too personally, there is always somebody faster!

Ject · 08-15-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleestack

I like seeing comparisons outside of traditional market groups. Good reading and it's nice to see how different cars perform under similar conditions. For example, I would love to see the SL55 and GT500 tested under the same conditions. Win or lose, you can't take it too personally, there is always somebody faster!

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-15-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSIO

I have an SS Camaro on order. I own a 2009 SRT8 Challenger 6 speed manual.. I love it. I know I will love the Camaro too. They both have their attributes. My Chally has 10k in upgrades... putting 455 horses at the crank. Challenger will be more rare but both are stunning cars.. Gotta love American....

10k in upgrades and its only putting 455 at the crank?

Van · 08-16-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

I hate fords, but they are comparing the top Mustang vs the Top Chally vs Top Camaro that are currently offered... AKA the Pony cars incase you didn't know that apparently...

Yes the GT500 costs the most which means the Camaro is the bargain buy. When comparing the top factory offered pony cars..... yes Pony cars.. this comparison is fair if you take money out of the equation like they did in this video. So the Corvette isn't actually in this class. In my Opinion the Corvette is in class with the Ford GT and the Dodge Viper.. not the pony cars.

As you missed some important info in the video, you mis-read my post... This is a fair comparison if money is not the main factor. Since most comparisons are classed by price for performance... the Camaro = better.

Does this help explain it better ?

I see your point now. The way you originally wrote it was a little off then. In terms of muscle/pony cars then, yea that's pretty much it.

I'm not too worried about the results though...it all reality it means nothing. It's not like everyone is going to be driving around racing each other on the highway for pinks.

Besides..the powerplant on the GT500 isnt more powerful -- its just supercharged. Do the same to the LS3 and you'd have the same or more HP. No a big deal. All NIIICEE vehicles no matter which way you slice it.

Punk_rider · 08-16-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rudack

I still can’t wrap my head around comparing the SS against the GT500.

That's why we need the 550hp Z28 ... NOW

shevyman · 08-16-2009, 06:30 AM

well i understand what they are saying. but see problem is that the camaro just came out what....... two months ago. Now the shelby has been out for how long? it just isn't fair. taking the srt8 and the ss and comparing with out a price makes sence cause they both are new models the shelby is not new. ford had many years to improve so i think they should take the first shelby made and compare it with these two new models. Agree with many people the price and quarter time is not worth it but just wait we will get a supercharged ss out next to a shelby and again claim our mountain

0235th · 08-16-2009, 06:44 AM

Here we go again. Why does ford bring the GT500 to a N/A party? Because what they have N/A is WEAK.

christianjax · 08-16-2009, 07:48 AM

We all knew this comparison was coming. Because the Mustang and Dodge guys bitched about putting the GT and R/T up against the SS. (Which was comparing based on similar PRICE) And the Camaro won hands down. (although the Trak Pack GT did very well). The Challenger R/T fans bitched the loudest and wondered why the SRT8 wasn't used. (because it cost 10K MORE than a LOADED SS.)
So now that the top dogs have been lined up it gives us a fair look at what the top of the line in each offers. And what it proves is the Camaro is STILL the best buy. 10K less than the Dodge, and 15K less than the Ford. With those savings, you could easily slap on a blower and have change left over for extra tires and smoke the Shelby.
It's all relative. The Camaro makes more sense to me. Best looks, best power for the money.

DarricSS · 08-16-2009, 08:28 AM

Don't care. Noone races their car stock.

See ya' at the track and then we can internet race timeslips and track times...

08-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#16
96_2010_CAMARO Drives: 2012 SIM Camaro 2SS/RS , 2010 Tahoe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: somewhere beyond Posts: 390 View My Garage	a 10k more for a 0.3 sec ? shelby or not mustang will always suck __________________ 2012 2SS/RS silver ice metallic camaro

08-16-2009, 08:28 AM	#28
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Don't care. Noone races their car stock. See ya' at the track and then we can internet race timeslips and track times... __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

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08-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#17
tom_vilsack Banned Drives: fast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: delta Posts: 263 View My Garage	Maybe you SS owners can help out...but seeing this vid...is the SS as sloppy as it appears in the cone test?

08-16-2009, 06:30 AM	#25
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	well i understand what they are saying. but see problem is that the camaro just came out what....... two months ago. Now the shelby has been out for how long? it just isn't fair. taking the srt8 and the ss and comparing with out a price makes sence cause they both are new models the shelby is not new. ford had many years to improve so i think they should take the first shelby made and compare it with these two new models. Agree with many people the price and quarter time is not worth it but just wait we will get a supercharged ss out next to a shelby and again claim our mountain

08-16-2009, 06:44 AM	#26
0235th Lol wut Drives: 2010 Cobalt LS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hattiesburg MS Posts: 152	Here we go again. Why does ford bring the GT500 to a N/A party? Because what they have N/A is WEAK.

08-16-2009, 07:48 AM	#27
christianjax Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 118	We all knew this comparison was coming. Because the Mustang and Dodge guys bitched about putting the GT and R/T up against the SS. (Which was comparing based on similar PRICE) And the Camaro won hands down. (although the Trak Pack GT did very well). The Challenger R/T fans bitched the loudest and wondered why the SRT8 wasn't used. (because it cost 10K MORE than a LOADED SS.) So now that the top dogs have been lined up it gives us a fair look at what the top of the line in each offers. And what it proves is the Camaro is STILL the best buy. 10K less than the Dodge, and 15K less than the Ford. With those savings, you could easily slap on a blower and have change left over for extra tires and smoke the Shelby. It's all relative. The Camaro makes more sense to me. Best looks, best power for the money.