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2cnd chance · 09-03-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

A personal opinion on looks can't be wrong. People like what they like. I personally don't 100% like the looks of the Camaro. Not saying it is horrible but not a car I would buy. Some people hate my 6 series and I love it. I think the rubbernecking is more of a new car thing than actual styling but to each his own.

Enjoy your car

The bmw 6 has a very confused design, little or no symmetry overall. The 3 is a much more attractive design. The camaro, unlike the bmw lays out very cohesively front to back (the interior is another story).

Oh and yeah, the other 2 cars in the test were not new designs (sarcastic).

2cnd chance · 09-03-2009, 09:40 PM

Just let the looks thing go. It's stupid for them to have it as part of their analysis being it's so personal.

My worry; notice the Mustang's solid (antiquated) axle's performance (see article), wow! Also, that little motor pushes that car very quickly. I'm afraid that the huge wheels and tires are killing the Camaro's performance. Hence, why we get a high mile per hour in the 1/4 (car should be 4.3 - 12.5). btw They are putting together a handling fix for the car.

missionbrent · 09-03-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

Well said ... I always hated how magazines put "LOOKS" as part of the test. Looks are so subjective and as such shouldn't be included in the overall ranking ..

Crowley

Good point. In this Test the Camaro crushed the Mustang in every catagory except weight and stopping distance and some tight handling situations (all pretty close, and most of them the Camaro wins as far I as know if the Mustang doesn't have the track pack). The Camaro was much faster, caught much more positive attention, and (a point I don't think a lot of people noticed) the Camaro was $2000 bucks cheaper

because the Mustang needed the track pack to even come close. Just shows that the opinion of the writer is the one that controls the review. Take that two grand and make a GMPP Camaro track pack and see what happens.

RobH · 09-04-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MSG'

He can't be anymore wrong. I have never seen so many people rubber-necking to see my camaro as I drive by

If you believe the article, then they were just wondering why your Camaro was mad at them.

DallasRetro · 09-04-2009, 08:13 AM

Camaro, Mustang, Challenger... They're all great cars, as well as being good looking, and I, as well as most of you, can have anyone I want.

I've read all of the mags' comparos, got the facts, and took them with a grain of salt, but this is how I made my decision to buy a Camaro.

The Mustang GT is probably the most bang for the buck, but I've had several already.

I was a Mopar guy forever, and can buy a Challenger at Employees cost, but my brother-in-law already has one.

I missed-out on a '69 Z28 back when I bought a '70 Roadrunner instead, so this '10 SS is making up for it. It's being faster and gorgeous is icing on the cake!

2cnd chance · 09-04-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DallasRetro

Camaro, Mustang, Challenger... They're all great cars, as well as being good looking, and I, as well as most of you, can have anyone I want.

I've read all of the mags' comparos, got the facts, and took them with a grain of salt, but this is how I made my decision to buy a Camaro.

The Mustang GT is probably the most bang for the buck, but I've had several already.

I was a Mopar guy forever, and can buy a Challenger at Employees cost, but my brother-in-law already has one.

I missed-out on a '69 Z28 back when I bought a '70 Roadrunner instead, so this '10 SS is making up for it. It's being faster and gorgeous is icing on the cake!

I beg to differ. The performance of the Camaro is much higher at a lower cost = higher value.

Mosher · 09-04-2009, 12:05 PM

If a MUSCLE / SPORTS CAR is not Supposed to look ANGRY.... WTH IS IT SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE?!?

I pretty much have stopped reading magazine reviews... and now I know why...

Ohh that's so retarded.

All-Or-Nothing · 09-04-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

The bmw 6 has a very confused design, little or no symmetry overall. The 3 is a much more attractive design. The camaro, unlike the bmw lays out very cohesively front to back (the interior is another story).

Oh and yeah, the other 2 cars in the test were not new designs (sarcastic).

Like I said before. I think the 6 series is a perfect design. The Camaro however I do not. This is my opinion and it's just funny how people can be mad at the article over something subjective.

Some think it is amazing, some think it's just ok, and some think it's Horrid. Seems a little petty to get all bent out of shape over an opinion on the looks because you can't please everyone. To each his own.

Hoddi · 09-04-2009, 12:46 PM

I don't care what anyone says.
Good or bad.

Know why, I LOVE THIS RAD MACHINE!!!
Inside and out.
I

and giggle like a school girl everytime I see her ~

BAD BRAD · 09-04-2009, 01:37 PM

its hard to say which car has better inside and we know the outside u can lite a match on the heads of some guys on here for even the least little comment of the looks of camaro.
I own both 2008 srt8 challenger #6177 and 2010 ss rs rjt camaro love both could not choose between them. Both cars have complete different looks its all in the eye of beholder
choose what u like love what u have.

Dakota Kid · 09-04-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD BRAD

its hard to say which car has better inside and we know the outside u can lite a match on the heads of some guys on here for even the least little comment of the looks of camaro.
I own both 2008 srt8 challenger #6177 and 2010 ss rs rjt camaro love both could not choose between them. Both cars have complete different looks its all in the eye of beholder
choose what u like love what u have.

True dat. Look guys, ALL cars have flaws...remember when you go house hunting and you almost never find the PERFECT house? It is no different with cars....I am not crazy about my 2SS interior layout...but overall I am very pleased with the car.

2cnd chance · 09-04-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

Like I said before. I think the 6 series is a perfect design. The Camaro however I do not. This is my opinion and it's just funny how people can be mad at the article over something subjective.

Some think it is amazing, some think it's just ok, and some think it's Horrid. Seems a little petty to get all bent out of shape over an opinion on the looks because you can't please everyone. To each his own.

Some may be how you say bent out of shape, but I believe I was quite reasonable.
Having an extensive art background I can say without doubt the 6 series BMW is a confused take on design. It simply does not flow, the 3 series is a much more eloquent & fluid design, and so is the Camaro.

rodimus prime · 09-04-2009, 08:21 PM

I feel the mustang has a better interior hands down. I dont have anything to back that up with more than I just sat in one for a few minutes at a fair and I thought it was well designed with better seats to boot.

diddiyo · 09-04-2009, 08:48 PM

i loved the article. great read and pics! i just like to see those three cars together!

09-03-2009, 09:40 PM	#58
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Just let the looks thing go. It's stupid for them to have it as part of their analysis being it's so personal. My worry; notice the Mustang's solid (antiquated) axle's performance (see article), wow! Also, that little motor pushes that car very quickly. I'm afraid that the huge wheels and tires are killing the Camaro's performance. Hence, why we get a high mile per hour in the 1/4 (car should be 4.3 - 12.5). btw They are putting together a handling fix for the car. Last edited by 2cnd chance; 09-03-2009 at 10:27 PM.

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