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headpunter · 10-09-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GameOver620

what about comfort, space, and visibility from a driver and passenger perspective between the camaro and chally?

both are definately not like driving a minivan as far a visibilty goes but i would say the the camaro may be a little bit worse since its pillars are a little bit bigger. space wise the camaro is much biggger front seat wise, and would then by deduction be bigger inthe back seat too. comfort wise we sat on the iver's cloth 300k miles driven seats and they were firm. so best i can really say is expect the seat to be comfortable. i have yet to sit in a chevy or a gm for that matter that isnt comfortable, position and seat firmness wise.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-09-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GameOver620

what about comfort, space, and visibility from a driver and passenger perspective between the camaro and chally?

Space up front is phenomenal. I am 6'3" and literally had to move the seat forward to sit properly. Between the few of us that sat in teh 5th Gen, it seemed like the seat sat about 8 inches further back than a 4th Gen. And, there was plenty of head room.

Seeing out of the front windshield was no problem for me....or at least, I didn't see any problem. The rear view mirror stuck down a bit, but Al told me that they were working on making the bottom strip of the rearview mirror smaller adding to outside visability.

thejbyrd · 10-09-2008, 12:37 PM

Look on http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...S3Urwn7ZKgl-Mg and click on UP TO SPEED> Then click on media and listen to what the Camaro Diciples have to say. It's worth a look and it gets you more excited to get a Camaro.

Beau Tie · 10-09-2008, 12:42 PM

What is a Maro?

The Camaro, based on photo's alone, as a substantially better interior than the Challenger, no question.

GameOver620 · 10-09-2008, 12:45 PM

is the camaro really low to the ground as far as getting in and out of the car?

Tal · 10-09-2008, 01:03 PM

From the pics and reviews lower than something like a Malibu, higher than something like a Corvette.

jdpickering · 10-09-2008, 01:11 PM

I've been in both and the chally looks alright on the outside and looks like they took the interior out of a regular car and put in it totally modern nothign retro at all the camaro on the other hand looks GREAT on the outside and Looks Great on the inside and sitting int he driver seat was like heaven just look at me

*DGthe3* · 10-09-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GameOver620

is the camaro really low to the ground as far as getting in and out of the car?

Here it is next to a dodge avenger. Compare height for yourself

Mr_Draco · 10-09-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GameOver620

is the camaro really low to the ground as far as getting in and out of the car?

The overall height for the 5th gen Camaro is 54". Compare that to the 4th gen's 51".

GoldFire · 10-09-2008, 02:35 PM

How does 54" compare to a mustang?

Mr_Draco · 10-09-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldFire

How does 54" compare to a mustang?

An '02 mustang is 53"

NHHHR · 10-09-2008, 03:10 PM

One thing I found with my 4th Gen is that when test driving and the day I took it home I was overwhelmed by the layout and the greenhouse being so tight. But a week later it all just sort of became so normal that I never gave it a second thought again. By comparison when I got in my parents sedan to drive it felt like I was driving a fishbowl and everyone was looking at me. Just saying that its all perspective and I think any vehicle takes a bit of time to get used to. Its tough to make a decision based on just a few minutes in a showroom or testdrive.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Don't be worried. But DO sit in the Camaro when it arrives at dealers.

I sat in the IVER at Indy, and let me tell you: It was Brilliant! Comfort, room, controls, materials, and atmosphere. It was all A-class. Absolutely nothing to worry about.

AZCamaroFan · 10-09-2008, 04:55 PM

The only thing that concerns me is the height of the dash. I know the hood and firewall is high (higher than a first gen for some reason), but looking at newer pictures of the interior i am a little concerned. I'm 6'0'', but i have long legs, so i don't sit super high in a car. So that will be interesting.
I havn't seen much of the back seat, but it looks better than the last couple gens. That hump in the old cars had carpet that was very abbrasive to rest your arm on. The seats were also way to low in the back. It gave a very claustrophobic feeling.

10-09-2008, 02:35 PM	#24
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 434 View My Garage	How does 54" compare to a mustang? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

10-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#27
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Don't be worried. But DO sit in the Camaro when it arrives at dealers. I sat in the IVER at Indy, and let me tell you: It was Brilliant! Comfort, room, controls, materials, and atmosphere. It was all A-class. Absolutely nothing to worry about. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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jdpickering Razzi Drives: 99 Monte Carlo Z34 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 122	I've been in both and the chally looks alright on the outside and looks like they took the interior out of a regular car and put in it totally modern nothign retro at all the camaro on the other hand looks GREAT on the outside and Looks Great on the inside and sitting int he driver seat was like heaven just look at me

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NHHHR Going back to Camaro Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT2 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 30	One thing I found with my 4th Gen is that when test driving and the day I took it home I was overwhelmed by the layout and the greenhouse being so tight. But a week later it all just sort of became so normal that I never gave it a second thought again. By comparison when I got in my parents sedan to drive it felt like I was driving a fishbowl and everyone was looking at me. Just saying that its all perspective and I think any vehicle takes a bit of time to get used to. Its tough to make a decision based on just a few minutes in a showroom or testdrive.

10-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#28
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,471	The only thing that concerns me is the height of the dash. I know the hood and firewall is high (higher than a first gen for some reason), but looking at newer pictures of the interior i am a little concerned. I'm 6'0'', but i have long legs, so i don't sit super high in a car. So that will be interesting. I havn't seen much of the back seat, but it looks better than the last couple gens. That hump in the old cars had carpet that was very abbrasive to rest your arm on. The seats were also way to low in the back. It gave a very claustrophobic feeling.