January 2014 Camaro Sales Figures (and vs. Mustang & Challenger)

[edco]

Originally Posted by wayne watson

never raced a vega, used to run outlaw 10.5 with yenko stripped nova with 632 inc motor and 9 inch rear. unfortunately cost of doing so forced a early retirement. noboby's laughing at your stuff just saying the 15 mustang rear would make a nice motorcycle ramp

To each their own. I think it is a winner.

[hunttriumph1500]

Originally Posted by edco

It is cool to see your post. Your opinion about the relative merits of the three muscle cars carries some weight. You bought them all! If you had to downsize and sell two, what do you keep?

Yeah, that is a good question.... One which I can't answer right now since I have not had the pleasure of driving my Camaro much since I purchased it last month. The thing is, a person needs to consider what does it more for him or her. Is it styling? performance? cost to operate? maintenance req? purchase price?
All 3 of these major modern muscle cars offer different levels of success and some failure I suppose. All 3 of these cars do something better than each other. That's why I own all 3, because I found I love and dislike several things on each of these cars. If you had the opportunity to drive a different one every day you would definitely see it as I do now.
I figured out a while ago, for me, there is no one perfect car, period. Having multiple cars to drive and appreciate ensures I never get tired of any of them. I became unfocused on any particular let down of any of these cars. Hopefully in time I can come up with a better answer...

[hunttriumph1500]

Oh one more thing I like to point out real quick. It makes no financial sense to own 3 depreciating sports/muscle cars for one person. The upkeep, the insurance and the fact you can't really drive/use all three cars to a level that makes any kind of logistical intelligence...

But it is fun as hell!!! I am a MSgt in the USAF, 20 years plus now, I don't make a heck of a lot of money and I just wanted to do what only a few ever get to experience, was it worth it? So far, hell yeah, but don't do it, I am sure I will regret it some how when I realize how much better another 401k could've been, lol.

[edco]

Originally Posted by hunttriumph1500

Oh one more thing I like to point out real quick. It makes no financial sense to own 3 depreciating sports/muscle cars for one person. The upkeep, the insurance and the fact you can't really drive/use all three cars to a level that makes any kind of logistical intelligence...

But it is fun as hell!!! I am a MSgt in the USAF, 20 years plus now, I don't make a heck of a lot of money and I just wanted to do what only a few ever get to experience, was it worth it? So far, hell yeah, but don't do it, I am sure I will regret it some how when I realize how much better another 401k could've been, lol.

Thanks for your answer. You confirm something I think about. I want to buy a second muscle car. Will not give up the first, too much sweat and money in modifying it to feel, handle, ride, accelerate and brake to my satisfaction. $15k worth. It is no where near the powerful cars on the street today. The engine is highly tuned but still 300 HP n/a class. I keep telling myself one will sit and the other will drive, so dream about it but don't do it. On the other hand new stuff (400+ HP) is tempting. I like your comment about no perfect car, I think that is true. Good luck.

[edco]

It is hard to concentrate on tuning multiples. You need to live with a car to really get it right. Example: I went through three driver seats before finding the SCAT drifter seat. The seat makes a big difference. I raised the clutch pedal two inches. The car fits. If the car fits wear it (out).

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by edco

OK, I will not argue with that. Those are good observations. I am glad you pointed out something that I have been reluctant to. When I look at the 2015 Mustang coupe I see definite resemblance to the gen 5 Camaro. You hit on everything I see. The rear fenders, the roof treatment, the front profile, all suggest Camaro lines to me, but I have kept quiet. I think you are right on Q. I see what you see. Camaro not only set a bar for power, I think the styling gets on the Muscle car landmark list also.

Thanx! I think this conversation was great because there wasn't any bias opinions. We both know our stuff!