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Caboose · 11-02-2011, 05:12 PM

Hi,

maybe this is not the right place to post it cause of its a Camaro-Forum.

But anyway here's the story:

I want to buy me a car next year and I want the most Muscle, performance and the most "car" for my money. My pricerange is about 35k-40kUSD.

And for this money I can get some good cars but what would you say give me the most for my money here is the list:

2011 Mustang GT 5.0 (maybe used)
Dodge Challenger 6.1 (used / 6.4 out of my pricerange)
Chevy Camaro V8 (maybe used)
Chevy Corvette C6 (used)

Hope I didn't forget one.

It's complicated cause I see it in this way:

2011 Mustang GT not so good looking like the others but gives together with the corvette the best performance and has a nice interior.

Dodge Challenger 6.1 maybe the best Retro-Looking car but way too heavy BUT you can push it by a strokerkit to 426cu.in. Also it has a nice interior but ****ing bad in corners.

Chevy Camaro V8 pretty similar to the Mustang but I've heared the Interior is a lil bit bad.

Chevy Corvette the lightest one, the best cornering, the best acc. but lame looking exterior and interior.

What would you say? Or a totaly different car?!

Greetings from Germany and sorry for my bad english! ;-)

gjarzabek009 · 11-02-2011, 05:48 PM

Hello??? Camaro

melvinakshay · 11-02-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caboose

Hi,

Chevy Corvette the lightest one, the best cornering, the best acc. but lame looking exterior and interior.)

what are you talking about ?

LOL, are you looking for the looks or the power or the interior features ?
Corvette wins all categories hands down.

Caboose · 11-02-2011, 06:38 PM

I'm looking for all of the facts:

Power, look, interior
Just wich car give me the most for the money?!
And I KNOW It's a lil bit bad cause its a Camaro-Forum but asking in an Challenger-Forum is also bad! :-)

air1kdf · 11-02-2011, 06:59 PM

Only you can decide. All nice cars, but this is a Camaro forum, so we all say Camaro, with a some saying the C6.

And the corvette isn't the perfect car for everything.

epkmvuoq · 11-02-2011, 08:13 PM

Camaro LS3,,,,,,,,
Without a doubt !!!!

JamesNoBrakes · 11-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Why did I just purchase a Camaro and not a STI, 135/335, Mustang or 370Z?

370Z, hot as hell, but you can only carry a small duffel bag.

STI, burns gas like it has 400hp, but no top end like 400hp, also more of a "raw" ride with less comfort/not at home cruising.

135/335, decent interior, acceleration, mod potential, but past the 40K "free maint" it's a headache, premium price but reliability and cost to repair make it less feasable.

Mustang, we got plenty of roads that aren't exactly smooth, but in many respects a mustang is better, ergonomics, visibility, it's just that it looks like, well, a mustang. Doesn't really look like a sports car (ok, a 135 is kinda weak, but lowered it's a little better). Except for the stupid "gills" on the side of the camaro, it looks hot as hell IMO.

Camaro? Hot as hell, friggin HUGE inside too (for a coupe, sure you can't take full-sized people in the back, but that's not why I bought a car, it's like a 2 seater with enormous seating capacity/trunk. Based on the G8 chassi. Yes, I wish it was a little lighter/smaller, but it will do just fine.

Challenger? That's too heavy to take seriously IMO. Sure, someone can have a 3mpg one that churns out 700hp, but whatever, there's more than straight lines and if I cared all that much about going fast in a straight line I'd strap rockets to my car.

Corvette? Nice, but see Z.

_Nick_ · 11-02-2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caboose

I'm looking for all of the facts:

Power, look, interior
Just wich car give me the most for the money?!
And I KNOW It's a lil bit bad cause its a Camaro-Forum but asking in an Challenger-Forum is also bad! :-)

Power, looks and interior? I would suggest the Mustang, I think it looks great, the interior is second to none, it handles better than the Camaro and the Challenger, and it is slightly quicker.

melvinakshay · 11-02-2011, 11:15 PM

bmw M3 ?

Caboose · 11-03-2011, 01:38 AM

M3? No thanks then better nothing to christmas never ever I would drive this heavy German-Shit-Car! Sorry even If I'm from Germany the M3 is way too heavy and cost too much more as in USA and has a ****ing damper system.

Mustangs......great cars if I would go only about driving facts but I also want a lil bit a "outstanding" car and we got around to much Mustangs and only a few Camaros.
You need to know these American-Muscles are real headturner in Germany ;-) thats why I love them :-D :-D :-D

I believe more and more that the Camaro is the best car for me, maybe with a few mods (Suspenssion, Power, Exterior) but delievers a good base.

Greets and thanks for all the comments.

Runin11z · 11-03-2011, 02:36 AM

??? Are you talking about the convertible? Plus price wise it's out of your budget. How about the 3 series.

AZ MSCL · 11-03-2011, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caboose

Hi,

maybe this is not the right place to post it cause of its a Camaro-Forum.

But anyway here's the story:

I want to buy me a car next year and I want the most Muscle, performance and the most "car" for my money. My pricerange is about 35k-40kUSD.

And for this money I can get some good cars but what would you say give me the most for my money here is the list:

2011 Mustang GT 5.0 (maybe used)
Dodge Challenger 6.1 (used / 6.4 out of my pricerange)
Chevy Camaro V8 (maybe used)
Chevy Corvette C6 (used)

Hope I didn't forget one.

It's complicated cause I see it in this way:

2011 Mustang GT not so good looking like the others but gives together with the corvette the best performance and has a nice interior.

Dodge Challenger 6.1 maybe the best Retro-Looking car but way too heavy BUT you can push it by a strokerkit to 426cu.in. Also it has a nice interior but ****ing bad in corners.

Chevy Camaro V8 pretty similar to the Mustang but I've heared the Interior is a lil bit bad.

Chevy Corvette the lightest one, the best cornering, the best acc. but lame looking exterior and interior.

What would you say? Or a totaly different car?!

Greetings from Germany and sorry for my bad english! ;-)

You're on a Camaro forum, so... The Challenger is the best looking and roomiest (also biggest). The Mustang 5.0 is the fastest and quite similar to the Camaro (interior size), but stay away from the manuals - Ford is having some issues. The Camaro is a good value but is like driving around in a pillbox. Of course, I am totally non-prejudicial.

Brutal SS · 11-03-2011, 05:01 AM

IMO, the Camaro offers more 'bang for your buck' in every way among all of the things you've mentioned.

Neriah · 11-03-2011, 05:13 AM

Camaro or C6 Vette. Depending on if you need more room get the Camaro, if room is not an option then the Vette wins in all categories and is the easy #1 choice.

11-02-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
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11-03-2011, 02:36 AM	#11
Runin11z Drives: 11 CGM 2RS-SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 267	??? Are you talking about the convertible? Plus price wise it's out of your budget. How about the 3 series. __________________ 2000 Camaro SS M6 onyx modded 2003 Silverado SS AB stock 2006 TBSS Black modded 2011 Camaro Ls3 CGM stock

11-03-2011, 05:13 AM	#14
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11-02-2011, 05:12 PM	#1
Caboose Drives: 1991 Firebird 305cu.in. carb. tuned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 11	Camaro V8 vs. Everything else in this price range / or Which one I should buy? Hi, maybe this is not the right place to post it cause of its a Camaro-Forum. But anyway here's the story: I want to buy me a car next year and I want the most Muscle, performance and the most "car" for my money. My pricerange is about 35k-40kUSD. And for this money I can get some good cars but what would you say give me the most for my money here is the list: 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 (maybe used) Dodge Challenger 6.1 (used / 6.4 out of my pricerange) Chevy Camaro V8 (maybe used) Chevy Corvette C6 (used) Hope I didn't forget one. It's complicated cause I see it in this way: 2011 Mustang GT not so good looking like the others but gives together with the corvette the best performance and has a nice interior. Dodge Challenger 6.1 maybe the best Retro-Looking car but way too heavy BUT you can push it by a strokerkit to 426cu.in. Also it has a nice interior but ****ing bad in corners. Chevy Camaro V8 pretty similar to the Mustang but I've heared the Interior is a lil bit bad. Chevy Corvette the lightest one, the best cornering, the best acc. but lame looking exterior and interior. What would you say? Or a totaly different car?! Greetings from Germany and sorry for my bad english! ;-)

11-02-2011, 06:38 PM	#4
Caboose Drives: 1991 Firebird 305cu.in. carb. tuned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 11	I'm looking for all of the facts: Power, look, interior Just wich car give me the most for the money?! And I KNOW It's a lil bit bad cause its a Camaro-Forum but asking in an Challenger-Forum is also bad! :-)

11-02-2011, 06:59 PM	#5
air1kdf Drives: his 45th SS everywhere Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 146	Only you can decide. All nice cars, but this is a Camaro forum, so we all say Camaro, with a some saying the C6. And the corvette isn't the perfect car for everything.

11-02-2011, 08:13 PM	#6
epkmvuoq Drives: 2ss red m6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: grosse tete Posts: 215	Camaro LS3,,,,,,,, Without a doubt !!!!

11-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#7
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,300	Why did I just purchase a Camaro and not a STI, 135/335, Mustang or 370Z? 370Z, hot as hell, but you can only carry a small duffel bag. STI, burns gas like it has 400hp, but no top end like 400hp, also more of a "raw" ride with less comfort/not at home cruising. 135/335, decent interior, acceleration, mod potential, but past the 40K "free maint" it's a headache, premium price but reliability and cost to repair make it less feasable. Mustang, we got plenty of roads that aren't exactly smooth, but in many respects a mustang is better, ergonomics, visibility, it's just that it looks like, well, a mustang. Doesn't really look like a sports car (ok, a 135 is kinda weak, but lowered it's a little better). Except for the stupid "gills" on the side of the camaro, it looks hot as hell IMO. Camaro? Hot as hell, friggin HUGE inside too (for a coupe, sure you can't take full-sized people in the back, but that's not why I bought a car, it's like a 2 seater with enormous seating capacity/trunk. Based on the G8 chassi. Yes, I wish it was a little lighter/smaller, but it will do just fine. Challenger? That's too heavy to take seriously IMO. Sure, someone can have a 3mpg one that churns out 700hp, but whatever, there's more than straight lines and if I cared all that much about going fast in a straight line I'd strap rockets to my car. Corvette? Nice, but see Z.

11-02-2011, 11:15 PM	#9
melvinakshay Vrooom Vrooom Drives: Camaro 2011 black LS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 303	bmw M3 ?

11-03-2011, 01:38 AM	#10
Caboose Drives: 1991 Firebird 305cu.in. carb. tuned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 11	M3? No thanks then better nothing to christmas never ever I would drive this heavy German-Shit-Car! Sorry even If I'm from Germany the M3 is way too heavy and cost too much more as in USA and has a ****ing damper system. Mustangs......great cars if I would go only about driving facts but I also want a lil bit a "outstanding" car and we got around to much Mustangs and only a few Camaros. You need to know these American-Muscles are real headturner in Germany ;-) thats why I love them :-D :-D :-D I believe more and more that the Camaro is the best car for me, maybe with a few mods (Suspenssion, Power, Exterior) but delievers a good base. Greets and thanks for all the comments.

11-03-2011, 05:01 AM	#13
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	IMO, the Camaro offers more 'bang for your buck' in every way among all of the things you've mentioned.