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REDDNOZE · 12-23-2015, 07:51 AM

Went to the dealer to see 2016 Camaro interior I never liked side profile pics, I f-n LOVE the inside WOW. The trainee has nothing to do so wants me to waste his time with test drive

i have nothing to do. The acceleration is WOW, the changing mode exhaust is WOWWW, the navigation is so easier to use. So I text the wife tell her to bring the SUV im trading it in (i still like my 14 cuz its the best lookin around) turn to the sales guy and say give me a white one, he's shocked takes me in office does some typing NO WHITE 2SS in stock IN TRANSIT

now im kinda glad I dont like to impulse buy and I planed on buying a Jag or A7 as second car. Has anyone impulsed on a 2016 because of the new tech and mech?

jcampos · 12-23-2015, 08:14 AM

Im not. I really hope within the next year or so the look grows on me. The aesthetics of the car just do not do it for me. I wish I liked the car more because I know the performance is out of this world... it is just too small for me. I have wide shoulders, Im a weight lifter and my current 2014 SS the seats are perfect. Hearing how tight the interior is on the 2016 im not so sure ill be comfortable.

Maybe some aftermarket seats??? Who knows, but the 2016 SS is a beast of a car!

5thGenerationSS · 12-23-2015, 09:04 AM

ive had a 16 as a loaner from my performance shop. i almost turned my nose up at it, however after taking possession the car looks a lot bertter in person than pictures. unfortunately the loaner i have is an automatic, but they did a great job with the transmission. both when in auto and tapshifters.

the interior is awesome, however the roof is an inch shorter on the inside and my hair brushes against it even with the seat all the way "down" which bugs me. its a great car, and im one of those guys driving a '14 saying no way im getting rid of my 5th gen.

you guys should drive one.

ytown87 · 12-23-2015, 09:05 AM

I drove a black on black M6 2SS a few weeks ago. did a complete detailed write up about it but it got moved to Camaro6 for some reason. The new one is AMAZING inside. Outside doesn't do it for me. But the handling shifting power delivery was all great for a stock Camaro. The inside is almost nice enough for me to not care so much about the outside.

Couldn't personally drop 45k on it for it not being an upgrade for me in performance at the moment plus I'd wait a couple years for any unknown kinks to be found and dealt with. 45k also puts me close to C6Z C6GS and base C7 and I'd probably do one of those first.

2016 Camaro buyers won't be disappointed in their purchase though.

KaBoom1701 · 12-23-2015, 09:10 AM

I would buy a base model C7 first before I bought another Camaro...

CurtiSSWatson · 12-23-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jcampos

Im not. I really hope within the next year or so the look grows on me. The aesthetics of the car just do not do it for me. I wish I liked the car more because I know the performance is out of this world... it is just too small for me. I have wide shoulders, Im a weight lifter and my current 2014 SS the seats are perfect. Hearing how tight the interior is on the 2016 im not so sure ill be comfortable.

Maybe some aftermarket seats??? Who knows, but the 2016 SS is a beast of a car!

A guy who said he was out of shape and 280 said the fit wasn't a problem for him....you will be ok lol

jcampos · 12-23-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CurtiSSWatson

A guy who said he was out of shape and 280 said the fit wasn't a problem for him....you will be ok lol

Haha I got to get in one and check it out then! I probably wont pull the trigger for a couple years though because I am just starting my build on a 14SS. So my funds are currently in that for now, but I will gladly take a test drive for the hell of it!

01pewterz28 · 12-23-2015, 09:43 AM

It's nice I like it but I will not be buying. To spend $49k on a 2SS that I will drive maybe once a month if even that so it makes no sense to purchase a new Camaro let alone keep the one I have now.

idealer · 12-23-2015, 09:50 AM

Saw one at the dealership (SS). Had it startup and was immediately impressed. Thought of buying one then I realized if I bought it, it will only be a garage queen because I totally love my 15. However this 16 was out of this world in my own opinion and honestly; look wise it stood its ground next to a Z06, if you did not know that one cost twice as much as the other.

Ragnar · 12-23-2015, 10:05 AM

I went by 2 dealerships this past Sunday and both only had the V6 models. One was loaded and had a window sticker of over 41K. I'm only interested in test driving a SS. Car appeared to be smaller and it looks ok to me. Still holding off on what I think, until I have a full experience.

Stormcloak · 12-23-2015, 10:49 AM

Haven't seen one yet, wouldn't bother driving it unless I was actually in the market for it. Still incredibly happy w/ my 5th gen.

Shark72 · 12-23-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I would buy a base model C7 first before I bought another Camaro...

+1 on that!!

qcman · 12-23-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

It's nice I like it but I will not be buying. To spend $49k on a 2SS that I will drive maybe once a month if even that so it makes no sense to purchase a new Camaro let alone keep the one I have now.

This sums it up pretty well for me too. In our currency here in Canada it is closer to 60K for a 2SS comparable to my current cars features. I don't drive my car much either so shelling out a pile of money again is just not justified.

I would love the drivetrain it has and am warming to its appearance as time goes on. I haven't seen one in the flesh yet though.

My thoughts are that there is always going to be something newer, maybe cooler and definitely faster than my 2013 SS and that's fine. I can't afford to be chasing the bleeding edge for my ego so I'll stay put

JerTM · 12-23-2015, 11:26 AM

As soon as my work gets one I'll drive it, hopefully I get to PDI it.

12-23-2015, 07:51 AM	#1
REDDNOZE Drives: 14 summit white 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: from Chicago to Vegas Posts: 55	I took the 2016 for a drive. Have you? Went to the dealer to see 2016 Camaro interior I never liked side profile pics, I f-n LOVE the inside WOW. The trainee has nothing to do so wants me to waste his time with test drive i have nothing to do. The acceleration is WOW, the changing mode exhaust is WOWWW, the navigation is so easier to use. So I text the wife tell her to bring the SUV im trading it in (i still like my 14 cuz its the best lookin around) turn to the sales guy and say give me a white one, he's shocked takes me in office does some typing NO WHITE 2SS in stock IN TRANSIT now im kinda glad I dont like to impulse buy and I planed on buying a Jag or A7 as second car. Has anyone impulsed on a 2016 because of the new tech and mech?

12-23-2015, 09:04 AM	#3
5thGenerationSS Drives: TT '14 SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central ohio Posts: 91 View My Garage	ive had a 16 as a loaner from my performance shop. i almost turned my nose up at it, however after taking possession the car looks a lot bertter in person than pictures. unfortunately the loaner i have is an automatic, but they did a great job with the transmission. both when in auto and tapshifters. the interior is awesome, however the roof is an inch shorter on the inside and my hair brushes against it even with the seat all the way "down" which bugs me. its a great car, and im one of those guys driving a '14 saying no way im getting rid of my 5th gen. you guys should drive one. __________________ All of it.

12-23-2015, 09:05 AM	#4
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	I drove a black on black M6 2SS a few weeks ago. did a complete detailed write up about it but it got moved to Camaro6 for some reason. The new one is AMAZING inside. Outside doesn't do it for me. But the handling shifting power delivery was all great for a stock Camaro. The inside is almost nice enough for me to not care so much about the outside. Couldn't personally drop 45k on it for it not being an upgrade for me in performance at the moment plus I'd wait a couple years for any unknown kinks to be found and dealt with. 45k also puts me close to C6Z C6GS and base C7 and I'd probably do one of those first. 2016 Camaro buyers won't be disappointed in their purchase though. __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

12-23-2015, 09:10 AM	#5
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I would buy a base model C7 first before I bought another Camaro... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-23-2015, 09:43 AM	#8
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	It's nice I like it but I will not be buying. To spend $49k on a 2SS that I will drive maybe once a month if even that so it makes no sense to purchase a new Camaro let alone keep the one I have now. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

12-23-2015, 08:14 AM	#2
jcampos Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 821	Im not. I really hope within the next year or so the look grows on me. The aesthetics of the car just do not do it for me. I wish I liked the car more because I know the performance is out of this world... it is just too small for me. I have wide shoulders, Im a weight lifter and my current 2014 SS the seats are perfect. Hearing how tight the interior is on the 2016 im not so sure ill be comfortable. Maybe some aftermarket seats??? Who knows, but the 2016 SS is a beast of a car!

12-23-2015, 09:50 AM	#9
idealer Drives: 2015 2LT Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SC Posts: 130	Saw one at the dealership (SS). Had it startup and was immediately impressed. Thought of buying one then I realized if I bought it, it will only be a garage queen because I totally love my 15. However this 16 was out of this world in my own opinion and honestly; look wise it stood its ground next to a Z06, if you did not know that one cost twice as much as the other. __________________ Still the one

12-23-2015, 10:05 AM	#10
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	I went by 2 dealerships this past Sunday and both only had the V6 models. One was loaded and had a window sticker of over 41K. I'm only interested in test driving a SS. Car appeared to be smaller and it looks ok to me. Still holding off on what I think, until I have a full experience. __________________

12-23-2015, 10:49 AM	#11
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Haven't seen one yet, wouldn't bother driving it unless I was actually in the market for it. Still incredibly happy w/ my 5th gen.

12-23-2015, 11:26 AM	#14
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	As soon as my work gets one I'll drive it, hopefully I get to PDI it.