Interior Quality

[need4spd]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

With that many complaints, it makes me wonder why you even bought it...

+1 You should have bought a porsche, ferrari or any exotic.. they have nice expensive leather interiors..

[soloknight6]

I like the interior. Simple, functional, sturdy. No fancy distractions, just you and the car.

[11 Camaro IBM]

I like my interior it was ok but for the price sometimes you expect a little less plastic especially on the top models but I spent like 2000 to get mine leathered out and now I'm happy

[SSBlack]

Wood is for Jaguars and Rolls. People that bitch about plastic have Bugatti tastes on Camaro incomes.

Nothing wrong with plastic. Nothing wrong with Camaro interiors.

[shockandawe]

Originally Posted by mkfenwick

Doubt you will find a better interior glass cleaning tool than this.... Given the slope of the Camaro windows, this has become indispensable for me.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

Bought one of these from Walmart and it sucks.

[linc400]

Originally Posted by need4spd

+1 You should have bought a porsche, ferrari or any exotic.. they have nice expensive leather interiors..

Sorry, these are just ridiculous comments.

As I have said before, a 1960's Camaro never came close to being more expensive that a Cadillac or Lincoln, even with the top end models. Now just buying a 2SS or 2LT convertible puts you in the same price range. So expecting a little less cheap plastic does not seem ridiculous to me. Especially when they are able to do it on cars that cost way less.

I don't expect leather everywhere. But some carpet on the door sill, and vinyl instead of hard plastic on the doors would make the interior a lot nicer and more durable. I can see where I am going to have future wear spots, scratches, cracks already with less than 1000 miles on the car. My other cars went over 100,000 miles and did not show any wear until they started hitting 50,000 miles.

[M3NTA7]

Originally Posted by SynergyMike

Oh, and it is really a pain to clean the bottom portion of the rear glass (interior side) - not a quality issue, just design issue..

I had that pain too, got one of these at the auto parts store: http://www.5starshine.com/info-reach...ning-tool.html

[montyhp]

It seems that most of the complaints could be addressed by the aftermarket. The bezels around the gauges could be replaced with machined aluminum (for not too much money), and someone could make replacement panels for inside the doors. I would be interested in those types of upgrades.

[linc400]

Originally Posted by montyhp

It seems that most of the complaints could be addressed by the aftermarket. The bezels around the gauges could be replaced with machined aluminum (for not too much money), and someone could make replacement panels for inside the doors. I would be interested in those types of upgrades.

I have checked into it. The problem is prices and quality are all over the place as far as chrome/stainless/aluminum trim pieces. Some are even just puffy stickers that they try to pass off as chrome or stainless. I plan on going to Camarofest simply to check out the vendors and see the difference in price and quality in person.

However, I have not seen any door panel upgrades or anything to address the door sill area.

I realize lots of people do mods, but having antique cars, I like the idea of keeping it all original. "Keep your GM car all GM" type mindset.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Ringo64

Zero complaints with the interior. For a sports car it's pretty damn good! I knew I wasn't buying a luxury car or anything of that level so I am not expecting that level but I like the interior. Much better than some other cars I've been in.

This is great to hear your story! We are just as ecstatic to have you as a Camaro family member as much as you are thrilled as a fan! If you have pics, please post them!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[BluegraSS]

The interior isn't the fanciest you can get, but everything's assembled nicely. I appreciate that mine has no squeaks, rattles, or misaligned parts.

[RallySS]

I can say my binocules (sp?) are a little misaligned and the dash is definitely going to be an issue as far as warpage as I can already see a gap forming under the center vent from sun exposure when it was left on the lot before I bought it. I seriously advise everyone to invest in a shade to prevent the dreaded "Chevy curse" of the cracked dash.

[Scalded Dog]

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

My only complaint with the interior is how hard it is to get between the seat and the door sill to vacuum

Ha! I'm with you on that, but i take the little attachment from my home vacuum cleaner, and hold it over the end of the shop vac, "sealing" it with my hands. That thing gets way down in there, and cleans it up real nice 'n' clean!

Regarding quality of the interior... I am perfectly happy with it. Fit and finish is pretty good, and the fact that there's a lot of plastic isn't a bad thing, really. When people say "plastic," it's usually considered derogatory, but, realistically, it's a pretty decent material. It's tough, strong, easy to clean, easy to replace, is lightweight, not expensive (like wood or leather), and looks pretty damn good. Carpet quality seems great to me, and maybe I'm alone in liking the seats, but even the black fabric is something I am real happy with... looks good, easy to clean, fairly durable. I don't have rattles and squeaks (that's MY personal pet peeve... those absolutely make me insane in other vehicles). Try as i might, I can't think of complaints about interior quality, design, layout.

[90503]

Love the interior just the way it is...I prefer it not being packed to the gills, gaudy, cluttered with cheesy chrome...just to be considered "nicer"...keep it simple...

Only complaint is lack of a standard footwell-light...that's almost an the "cheap" side...lol