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oldfriend · 01-21-2011, 12:56 AM

BODY LINES ,WOW , where i came from they say that a woman's body looks like a well built guitar , so now the camaro lines [to me ] look like a well shaped woman ,specifically the rear fenders looking from the front at low angle !!!

Synerbee · 01-21-2011, 01:11 AM

I saw concept before Transformers, and my had having a 69 Camaro in the car. We had to carry on the tradition. I been in love since then

AGENT-006 · 01-21-2011, 02:40 AM

umm i originally wanted a challenger because of the great old school look of it...then i drove by chevy and just that was it. lol

AngeloVEnforcer · 01-21-2011, 11:13 AM

I was the son of the manager of several Chevy dealers in Socal for most of my childhood. So naturally I loved cars, especially the Camaro.

When the concept came out, it was like....yah, that's the one I NEED to buy!

All it took was some patience, and a new job, and bam! Got my new 1LT RS.

The styling makes a difference, it's probably the best looking Camaro every built. It is truly what the Camaro is all about. The design team deserves a huge f'n raise!

cab2g · 01-21-2011, 11:29 AM

design, cost per hp, mpg rating (better than challenger SRT8)

Those were my top 3 reasons. If the challenger had been anywhere close to the Camaro perfomance wise for the price, I'd have gotten that though because I truly want a 1970 Cuda and that's the next best thing. I just couldn't justify spending $45k for a slower car with worse mileage unfortunately. And the whole fact that I truly believed Chrysler was going under. But it looks like they'll be OK.

I am beyond happy with my choice though. The Camaro does have a far better modern design. I love the old school look of the Challenger, but the Camaro looks new, while it has ties to its past.

SS11 · 01-21-2011, 12:05 PM

Always been a GM guy since my dad worked for Chevy growing up. Back then they got demo vehicles and although most were trucks, he would get the occasional Camaro or Corvette. I started with an 86 Corvette but had to get 4 seats once kids came along. First drive of my 95 Z28 and I was sold. Didn't handle quite as well as the vette but was way faster. I was very disappointed when they discontinued the Camaro and totally stoked when I saw the first Gen 5 concept images. The tranny finally gave up in my 95 so I went down to the local dealership that morning and got the new 2011 1SS/RS. I couldn't be more pleased with this car. Super fast, handles like a champ, and the styling is flat out awesome. I love it.

S-10Ken · 01-21-2011, 02:06 PM

I bought the 5th gen because they no longer make the 1st gen

GreenMonster · 01-21-2011, 02:26 PM

SGM

n116ebo · 01-21-2011, 02:33 PM

When I saw the concept car, I told all I was going to buy one as soon as they were available. ( I try to never tell a lie )

Markwrench · 01-21-2011, 03:16 PM

Transformers definitely grabbed my attention, and against all that I know as a Jap car tech I did some homework. At 6'3" and 275 I'm a big dude, so I sat in one last June and was amazed at the room. Figured not buying first year made some sense plus let me save bigger dp. The car just screams don't f*** with me coming or going.
She is asleep for the winter, but come Apr 1 she will rise again.

Cam 427 · 01-22-2011, 12:38 AM

Design, but mostly wanted an LS engined performance car. Plus it has more room in the engine bay compared to my 99 SS.

Plainfield · 01-22-2011, 01:06 AM

The only daily driver I ever owned was my 98 Camaro, and I knew I would be needing a new car in a few years when the Transformers movie came out. During the movie, I told my husband, I'm getting that car.

The wait seemed like forever, and with the Check Engine light always coming on in my old car, I wasn't sure if it was going to make it. It got to the point were fixing the car would have cost more than the car was worth. By the time we traded in the 98, the windows no longer when up or down, the wiper fluid didn't work, the check engine light was there just for mood lighting, all four rims were bent (a couple super bad pot holes), which made for a nice ride, and the transmission was going. But I wasn't getting anything fixed. I was going to drive that car till it died.

I almost bought a Challenger, because I didn't think the 98 was going to make it, but the new ones, don't drive like the 70 challenger that I shared with my brothers when I was a kid. It was more like a tank. So I waited and waited, and I made it. I was able to get a Transformer Edition of the Camaro, and trust me. The wait was worth it.

wjmeyer · 01-22-2011, 08:51 AM

My (unreplaceable) 2002 Trans Am WS6 was stolen last summer, the Camaro was the natural choice. But I still miss the TA.

Smart Line · 01-22-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-10Ken

I bought the 5th gen because they no longer make the 1st gen

Had a 67 convert.

till my devorce in 04.
327 dart 2 heads 1 of the car I miss.
Also miss the 4.3 turbo GTA.12 sec 1/4 and 24mpg in the 80's.

love my 11.

as close as I can get to an old looking NEW car.

01-21-2011, 02:40 AM	#87
AGENT-006 AKA 'Mr. 006' Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fresno Posts: 723 View My Garage	umm i originally wanted a challenger because of the great old school look of it...then i drove by chevy and just that was it. lol __________________

01-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#89
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	design, cost per hp, mpg rating (better than challenger SRT8) Those were my top 3 reasons. If the challenger had been anywhere close to the Camaro perfomance wise for the price, I'd have gotten that though because I truly want a 1970 Cuda and that's the next best thing. I just couldn't justify spending $45k for a slower car with worse mileage unfortunately. And the whole fact that I truly believed Chrysler was going under. But it looks like they'll be OK. I am beyond happy with my choice though. The Camaro does have a far better modern design. I love the old school look of the Challenger, but the Camaro looks new, while it has ties to its past. __________________

01-21-2011, 02:26 PM	#92
GreenMonster Its all about the U Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,671	SGM __________________ C5.SFC5//FacebookSFC5\\SFC5.TK

01-22-2011, 01:06 AM	#96
Plainfield 2010, 2LT RS Transformer Drives: '10 2LT Camaro & '70 Challenger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cybertron Posts: 86 View My Garage	The only daily driver I ever owned was my 98 Camaro, and I knew I would be needing a new car in a few years when the Transformers movie came out. During the movie, I told my husband, I'm getting that car. The wait seemed like forever, and with the Check Engine light always coming on in my old car, I wasn't sure if it was going to make it. It got to the point were fixing the car would have cost more than the car was worth. By the time we traded in the 98, the windows no longer when up or down, the wiper fluid didn't work, the check engine light was there just for mood lighting, all four rims were bent (a couple super bad pot holes), which made for a nice ride, and the transmission was going. But I wasn't getting anything fixed. I was going to drive that car till it died. I almost bought a Challenger, because I didn't think the 98 was going to make it, but the new ones, don't drive like the 70 challenger that I shared with my brothers when I was a kid. It was more like a tank. So I waited and waited, and I made it. I was able to get a Transformer Edition of the Camaro, and trust me. The wait was worth it. __________________ Cars and Baseball --- What else is there???

01-22-2011, 08:51 AM	#97
wjmeyer Drives: 2016 Camaro RS, 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 131	the natural choice My (unreplaceable) 2002 Trans Am WS6 was stolen last summer, the Camaro was the natural choice. But I still miss the TA.

01-21-2011, 12:56 AM	#85
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	BODY LINES ,WOW , where i came from they say that a woman's body looks like a well built guitar , so now the camaro lines [to me ] look like a well shaped woman ,specifically the rear fenders looking from the front at low angle !!!

01-21-2011, 01:11 AM	#86
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	I saw concept before Transformers, and my had having a 69 Camaro in the car. We had to carry on the tradition. I been in love since then

01-21-2011, 11:13 AM	#88
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	I was the son of the manager of several Chevy dealers in Socal for most of my childhood. So naturally I loved cars, especially the Camaro. When the concept came out, it was like....yah, that's the one I NEED to buy! All it took was some patience, and a new job, and bam! Got my new 1LT RS. The styling makes a difference, it's probably the best looking Camaro every built. It is truly what the Camaro is all about. The design team deserves a huge f'n raise!

01-21-2011, 12:05 PM	#90
SS11 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 98 View My Garage	Always been a GM guy since my dad worked for Chevy growing up. Back then they got demo vehicles and although most were trucks, he would get the occasional Camaro or Corvette. I started with an 86 Corvette but had to get 4 seats once kids came along. First drive of my 95 Z28 and I was sold. Didn't handle quite as well as the vette but was way faster. I was very disappointed when they discontinued the Camaro and totally stoked when I saw the first Gen 5 concept images. The tranny finally gave up in my 95 so I went down to the local dealership that morning and got the new 2011 1SS/RS. I couldn't be more pleased with this car. Super fast, handles like a champ, and the styling is flat out awesome. I love it.

01-21-2011, 02:06 PM	#91
S-10Ken Drives: 94 S-10 01 Silverado 68, 10 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edison NJ Posts: 75	I bought the 5th gen because they no longer make the 1st gen

01-21-2011, 02:33 PM	#93
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	When I saw the concept car, I told all I was going to buy one as soon as they were available. ( I try to never tell a lie )

01-21-2011, 03:16 PM	#94
Markwrench Drives: 2011 2SS/RS ord 7-7-10 home8-24-10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 62	Transformers definitely grabbed my attention, and against all that I know as a Jap car tech I did some homework. At 6'3" and 275 I'm a big dude, so I sat in one last June and was amazed at the room. Figured not buying first year made some sense plus let me save bigger dp. The car just screams don't f*** with me coming or going. She is asleep for the winter, but come Apr 1 she will rise again.

01-22-2011, 12:38 AM	#95
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	Design, but mostly wanted an LS engined performance car. Plus it has more room in the engine bay compared to my 99 SS.

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