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*GTAHVIT* · 01-23-2009, 02:44 PM

Of course I'm worried. Worried if I can afford the Gas and Tires I will be burning off the car in the first couple months....

a6pk2go · 01-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Not at all here. This isn't my first Camaro and they have really took their time with this one so I'm not expecting anything to go wrong with it at all.

wjones14 · 01-23-2009, 03:11 PM

I bought the first year redesigned 2005 Mustang, and after almost 4 years and 37K miles, it still has not been back to the dealer for a single problem.

There were some minor TSBs (technical service bulletins) that affected some cars - which means if you wanted them fixed for free, any dealership would do it, but none of the problems were widespread enough or critical enough to require a recall - and I didn't have any of these problems.

I am totally convinced now that the quality problems for U.S. automakers is a thing of the past. U.S. cars are now on par with foreign cars as far as quality.

Jimmy · 01-23-2009, 03:22 PM

I believe this used to be the case before the 1990's. There is so much competition now that car manufacturers have to make sure they work out all of the kinks before production starts to remain competitive.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-23-2009, 04:16 PM

They have been testing this car for three years. There better not be anything wrong with it. Engines and transmissions are not new so I don't see any problems in that area. Suspension is supposedly incredibly tuned. Shouldn't have many problems.

CynAgain · 01-23-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

Of course I'm worried. Worried if I can afford the Gas and Tires I will be burning off the car in the first couple months....

+1

The thought crossed my mind, it was denied, and then I put down my deposit!

Moose · 01-23-2009, 05:28 PM

I would ABSOLUTLEY buy a 2010 Camaro with not one worry.

I trust Scott when he has said how much time and effort has been put into the new Camaro.

MerF · 01-23-2009, 05:32 PM

I'm slightly concerned about my first year model car, but only because it's the convertible and that adds a lot more that can go wrong (leaky roofs suck).

But in general I agree with the majority here...I really think they got this one down.

toesuf94 · 01-23-2009, 05:34 PM

I bought the first year Tahoe (2007) and had not a single problem with it in 42,000 miles. Just bought a new Escalade ESV for a tow vehicle or I would still have it. NOT A SINGLE ISSUE besides maintenance and normal wear items. Drove like an X5 4.8I or better. We have the first year Buick Enclave. No issues. GM has their $&*! together guys and gals - I would not be worried about the first year Camaro being an issue at all.

aberg · 01-24-2009, 06:55 AM

The only worry I have with the first year Camaro is if it will be made. I am really worried about the financial situation they are in. Having said that, I guess that I can't be tooooo concerned I did order.

JAG836 · 01-24-2009, 10:42 AM

If there are problems, I think they will be very small or minor. GM cannot afford to have problems with the Camaro. If they did it would be a total disaster, as they already are standing on thin ice with their financial situation.

ArcAngel · 01-24-2009, 10:44 AM

that first year bug doesn't hold water anymore

*DGthe3* · 01-24-2009, 10:53 AM

There will probably be some issues because its a brand new model but isn't as big of a deal as it used to be. All new cars are much more reliable than they used to be. Also, it has been mentioned that many of the components have been borrowed from other cars in GM's lineup. And besides, there is always the warranty for any problems that do pop up.

TomServo · 01-24-2009, 11:02 AM

I hope it's better than the 08 Accord I bought my wife. As you may know the 08 is the 8th generation Accord. Based on Honda's bullet proof reputation I felt safe and comfortable buying their 1st year next gen Accord.

It's been in the shop 3 times for various rattles and electrical gremlins. I hope GM's build quality is better than Honda's. BTW go visit some of the Accord forums and you'll see post after post about various bugs.

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01-23-2009, 02:44 PM	#15
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Of course I'm worried. Worried if I can afford the Gas and Tires I will be burning off the car in the first couple months.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-23-2009, 03:11 PM	#17
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	I bought the first year redesigned 2005 Mustang, and after almost 4 years and 37K miles, it still has not been back to the dealer for a single problem. There were some minor TSBs (technical service bulletins) that affected some cars - which means if you wanted them fixed for free, any dealership would do it, but none of the problems were widespread enough or critical enough to require a recall - and I didn't have any of these problems. I am totally convinced now that the quality problems for U.S. automakers is a thing of the past. U.S. cars are now on par with foreign cars as far as quality. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

01-23-2009, 04:16 PM	#19
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	They have been testing this car for three years. There better not be anything wrong with it. Engines and transmissions are not new so I don't see any problems in that area. Suspension is supposedly incredibly tuned. Shouldn't have many problems. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-24-2009, 10:44 AM	#26
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	that first year bug doesn't hold water anymore __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#16
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	Not at all here. This isn't my first Camaro and they have really took their time with this one so I'm not expecting anything to go wrong with it at all.

01-23-2009, 03:22 PM	#18
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	I believe this used to be the case before the 1990's. There is so much competition now that car manufacturers have to make sure they work out all of the kinks before production starts to remain competitive.

01-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#21
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I would ABSOLUTLEY buy a 2010 Camaro with not one worry. I trust Scott when he has said how much time and effort has been put into the new Camaro.

01-23-2009, 05:32 PM	#22
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	I'm slightly concerned about my first year model car, but only because it's the convertible and that adds a lot more that can go wrong (leaky roofs suck). But in general I agree with the majority here...I really think they got this one down.

01-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#23
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I bought the first year Tahoe (2007) and had not a single problem with it in 42,000 miles. Just bought a new Escalade ESV for a tow vehicle or I would still have it. NOT A SINGLE ISSUE besides maintenance and normal wear items. Drove like an X5 4.8I or better. We have the first year Buick Enclave. No issues. GM has their $&*! together guys and gals - I would not be worried about the first year Camaro being an issue at all.

01-24-2009, 06:55 AM	#24
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	The only worry I have with the first year Camaro is if it will be made. I am really worried about the financial situation they are in. Having said that, I guess that I can't be tooooo concerned I did order.

01-24-2009, 10:42 AM	#25
JAG836 Drives: 1991 Cadillac DeVille Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 43 View My Garage	If there are problems, I think they will be very small or minor. GM cannot afford to have problems with the Camaro. If they did it would be a total disaster, as they already are standing on thin ice with their financial situation.

01-24-2009, 10:53 AM	#27
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	There will probably be some issues because its a brand new model but isn't as big of a deal as it used to be. All new cars are much more reliable than they used to be. Also, it has been mentioned that many of the components have been borrowed from other cars in GM's lineup. And besides, there is always the warranty for any problems that do pop up. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-24-2009, 11:02 AM	#28
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I hope it's better than the 08 Accord I bought my wife. As you may know the 08 is the 8th generation Accord. Based on Honda's bullet proof reputation I felt safe and comfortable buying their 1st year next gen Accord. It's been in the shop 3 times for various rattles and electrical gremlins. I hope GM's build quality is better than Honda's. BTW go visit some of the Accord forums and you'll see post after post about various bugs.

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