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chris227 · 08-16-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebonn

I own a 5th Gen 2015 and have driven a new 2017 2SS. The problem I have with the 6th gen is with the looks. I love the front end but that rear end is hideous.

Another thing I noticed is how you do not see the curves in the car when you look through the mirrors like you do on a 5th gen. The car to me feels way too small on the inside and outside. Forget about anyone sitting in the back seat. Also the engine compartment has hardly no room. Just looks well plain and everything all bunched up.

The car drove ok and not worth the upgrade and really it did not sound any better than the one I have. Love the REv matching that was sweet. I'll keep mine and save some money until they come out with a refresh and fix that ass

Funny you mentioned the rear end of the 6th gen when the 5th gen 14' and 15' arguably has the ugliest rear end of any gen camaro.

rontammy0 · 08-16-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chris227

Funny you mentioned the rear end of the 6th gen when the 5th gen 14' and 15' arguably has the ugliest rear end of any gen camaro.

Except the 6th gen.

kingz · 08-16-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

Well interior wise the 6th gen kills the 5th gen lol

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Lol... You're are smoking something because nothing beat retro interior of the 5th Gen . The 6th Gen with digital and the instrument cluster looks like everything else on the road

kingz · 08-16-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chris227

Funny you mentioned the rear end of the 6th gen when the 5th gen 14' and 15' arguably has the ugliest rear end of any gen camaro.

Hahaha....

kingz · 08-17-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyIOM

I disagree! I have had no issues getting my kids in or out or issues with them having enough room back there in any of my 5th gens or any of the Mustangs Ive had including my current S550. Well in the event of an accident i wouldn't really want my kids in any seat of any vehicle not just the Camaro.

A used one would be what i would be after is i decide to get one, just for the simple fact that i wont pay 40K+ for a Camaro. I probably wont though i prefer the 5th gen fort he reason stated in my other post. I agree the ZL1 is a bad machine GM hit a home run! but again i wont pay 40K+ for a Camaro let alone the 60-70K for a ZL1 even though bang for your buck compared to other cars its a bargain!

Not true my wife loved the 5th gens, and two kids 8 and 3 fit in the car just fine with no issues.

Performance wise the 6th gen is light years ahead of the 5th gen for sure. The styling and interior room are where it falls short IMO.

The 4th gens deserve all the hate! lol The 4th gen TAs hold a special place in my heart, but i still know they were junk cars lol The engine is really the only thing in those cars worth anything. 10 bolt sucks, 4l60/t56 sucks, interior sucks, quality sucks, but damn they look good and are fun to drive!

Lol.... Well! They are alot of ppl that wouldn't pay 40+ for a certain car but I will pay more for a Camaro than any other car . What car would you pay 40+ for ?

Turbo_J89 · 08-17-2017, 05:38 AM

There are bad cars on both side...and among them are good cars. Fantastic cars. Many many fantastic cars on both sides.

Nessal · 09-10-2017, 08:53 PM

Don't own either anymore but the 5th gen looks 10 times better than the 6th. I can't get over how the 6th gen looks. Nothing special about it IMO. But performance wise, the 6th gen hands down. Would be nice to have the best of both worlds.

67 to 91 to 13 · 11-18-2018, 07:59 PM

I love my 5th gen SS. If I was going to upgrade it would be a low mileage z/28 or zl1. Not a 6th gen.
The 5th gen is just such a great looking vehicle. The 16’s are not bad, but just don’t do it for me. The new 19’s really took a step backwards.

rontammy0 · 11-18-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 to 91 to 13

I love my 5th gen SS. If I was going to upgrade it would be a low mileage z/28 or zl1. Not a 6th gen.
The 5th gen is just such a great looking vehicle. The 16’s are not bad, but just don’t do it for me. The new 19’s really took a step backwards.

The 6th gen has never really taken off. It blends in with most cars on tbe road. When you see a 5th gen people know its a Camaro....6th gen gets the wtf car is that stare.The 19 just made a bland looking car worse.

Royal Tiger · 11-19-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

The 6th gen has never really taken off. It blends in with most cars on tbe road. When you see a 5th gen people know its a Camaro....6th gen gets the wtf car is that stare.The 19 just made a bland looking car worse.

Absolutely agree.

This ever gets wrecked, I’ll be looking for a 2013 ZL-1 convertible since she doesn’t want another Corvette. I could be tempted by a Mercedes convertible too.

rontammy0 · 11-19-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Absolutely agree.

This ever gets wrecked, I’ll be looking for a 2013 ZL-1 convertible since she doesn’t want another Corvette. I could be tempted by a Mercedes convertible too.

Nice choices.

ZEDL1 · 11-20-2018, 01:24 AM

I'm a 5thGen lover. They lost me when they removed the (69-design queued) gills from the rear quarter panels.

Royal Tiger · 11-20-2018, 01:31 AM

I think I need a Canadian flag decal for mine to show my pride in her.

gringo · 11-26-2018, 02:40 AM

The 5th gen is leaps and bounds better looking than the 6th gen. It more of a substantial looking car than the 6th gen as well. Sure, performance is a lot better on the 6th gen, but the styling leaves a lot to be desired.

Personally, I think GM should have done a retro 2nd gen F-body design instead of regurgitating a slightly smaller more pinched in 5th gen look for the current 6th gen. It seems sales are proving this over the long term. You can't redo perfection.

With the facelifted '19's now coming out, especially the SS models, the 6th gen looks to be even more of a styling disaster than the '16-'18's. Yuck!

I'm so grateful I was able to buy a brand new 5th gen when they still made them. It's a modern day classic.

11-18-2018, 07:59 PM	#106
67 to 91 to 13 Drives: 2013 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	I love my 5th gen SS. If I was going to upgrade it would be a low mileage z/28 or zl1. Not a 6th gen. The 5th gen is just such a great looking vehicle. The 16’s are not bad, but just don’t do it for me. The new 19’s really took a step backwards. __________________ 2013 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS

08-17-2017, 05:38 AM	#104
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	There are bad cars on both side...and among them are good cars. Fantastic cars. Many many fantastic cars on both sides.

09-10-2017, 08:53 PM	#105
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Don't own either anymore but the 5th gen looks 10 times better than the 6th. I can't get over how the 6th gen looks. Nothing special about it IMO. But performance wise, the 6th gen hands down. Would be nice to have the best of both worlds.

11-20-2018, 01:24 AM	#110
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	I'm a 5thGen lover. They lost me when they removed the (69-design queued) gills from the rear quarter panels.

11-20-2018, 01:31 AM	#111
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I think I need a Canadian flag decal for mine to show my pride in her.

11-26-2018, 02:40 AM	#112
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	The 5th gen is leaps and bounds better looking than the 6th gen. It more of a substantial looking car than the 6th gen as well. Sure, performance is a lot better on the 6th gen, but the styling leaves a lot to be desired. Personally, I think GM should have done a retro 2nd gen F-body design instead of regurgitating a slightly smaller more pinched in 5th gen look for the current 6th gen. It seems sales are proving this over the long term. You can't redo perfection. With the facelifted '19's now coming out, especially the SS models, the 6th gen looks to be even more of a styling disaster than the '16-'18's. Yuck! I'm so grateful I was able to buy a brand new 5th gen when they still made them. It's a modern day classic.