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Top Dropper · 01-04-2014, 12:56 PM

I am proud to own two vehicles that Consumer Reports does not recommend. As someone involved in the automobile business, I feel they place too much emphasis on operating costs, and fail to reward driving dynamics, curb appeal, and even resale value. For instance, according to KBB, the FJ Cruiser -- which CR hates -- has the best resale value of all cars being made today. And down the line, Camaros in good condition will be worth a lot, because the gov't is ramping up their CAFE restrictions. Cheers to everyone who drives fun cars and trucks!

OrangeVert · 01-05-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Dropper

... And down the line, Camaros in good condition will be worth a lot, because the gov't is ramping up their CAFE restrictions. Cheers to everyone who drives fun cars and trucks!

Amen!!

Chris82xx · 01-06-2014, 12:33 AM

When I originally bought my car, I specifically asked for a SS. I figured if I was going to lose MPG, I might as well do it with the best car I could find and was more fun. I had a G35 that I traded in. I've modified this car so much now, and lost even more MPG's, but it's been well worth it and I have so much fun with it. This car I go to car shows in and am damn proud of showing it off, but I use this car as a weekend car because of my family. I say to hell with they say and every person should happy with their decision.

Bodih · 01-09-2014, 01:07 PM

I've gotten my money's worth out of mine!!!

OrangeVert · 01-09-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris82xx

When I originally bought my car, I specifically asked for a SS. I figured if I was going to lose MPG, I might as well do it with the best car I could find and was more fun. I had a G35 that I traded in. I've modified this car so much now, and lost even more MPG's, but it's been well worth it and I have so much fun with it. This car I go to car shows in and am damn proud of showing it off, but I use this car as a weekend car because of my family. I say to hell with they say and every person should happy with their decision.

Me too, in the end all we have are the good times (or bad).

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I've gotten my money's worth out of mine!!!

Same here, Bodih. Especially when I look at the price of new models like the 2014 Spring Special Edition. Zikes!!

Edit: and to whoever wrote the article - define value! :-)

moverstreet · 01-11-2014, 07:21 PM

It doesn't really matter to me it Consumer Reports likes the Camaro Convertible or not. Of all the convertibles out there, it was the one I wanted!

bwk1971 · 01-14-2014, 03:14 PM

One could get the opposite impression from their video review

SomeGeoffGuy · 01-15-2014, 10:07 AM

It is because they ranked this based on a spreadsheet. Consumer's reports will bag on the spreadsheet guys for designing cars, then turn around and rate the cars with a spreadsheet. Must be nice to have it both ways!

-Geoff

01-04-2014, 12:56 PM	#15
Top Dropper Drives: 2013 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	CR Needs A Personality Transplant I am proud to own two vehicles that Consumer Reports does not recommend. As someone involved in the automobile business, I feel they place too much emphasis on operating costs, and fail to reward driving dynamics, curb appeal, and even resale value. For instance, according to KBB, the FJ Cruiser -- which CR hates -- has the best resale value of all cars being made today. And down the line, Camaros in good condition will be worth a lot, because the gov't is ramping up their CAFE restrictions. Cheers to everyone who drives fun cars and trucks!

01-06-2014, 12:33 AM	#17
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	When I originally bought my car, I specifically asked for a SS. I figured if I was going to lose MPG, I might as well do it with the best car I could find and was more fun. I had a G35 that I traded in. I've modified this car so much now, and lost even more MPG's, but it's been well worth it and I have so much fun with it. This car I go to car shows in and am damn proud of showing it off, but I use this car as a weekend car because of my family. I say to hell with they say and every person should happy with their decision. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

01-09-2014, 01:07 PM	#18
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	I've gotten my money's worth out of mine!!! __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

01-15-2014, 10:07 AM	#22
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,195	It is because they ranked this based on a spreadsheet. Consumer's reports will bag on the spreadsheet guys for designing cars, then turn around and rate the cars with a spreadsheet. Must be nice to have it both ways! -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

01-11-2014, 07:21 PM	#20
moverstreet Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 11	It doesn't really matter to me it Consumer Reports likes the Camaro Convertible or not. Of all the convertibles out there, it was the one I wanted!