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quorum · 11-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Yeah so how do you rationalize it to yourself then?

meanmike · 11-09-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by quorum

ha ha - the subject heading is misleading!

Mustang owners are kicking themselves (not because of the Camaro) but because the 2010 Mustang's interior is a million times better than the previous iteration, and the 2011 Mustang GT will have 400hp. Maybe they should have waited!

My point is this: the 2010 Camaro isn't perfect, and no doubt GM is going to improve the quality of the interior in a few years, and probably release the Z28 and probably the version after this will also look hotter and have better features. For example, barely a year later and the new Camaros have backup sensors, and in June 2010 there's an HUD. Do you wish you waited a few more months?

What's your opinion on all this? I'm justifying buying the Camaro (still waiting for mine) because I'm a nostalgic fellow and I'm likely to keep my car "forever". Therefore it's worth spending more on this car rather than perpetually upgrading sedans (because I get bored of them after a while). I figure it's best to just buy a cheap but practical sedan (and accept that I will get bored of it) and spend a bit more to get an additional fun and hot car (Camaro) that I will keep much longer (therefore I don't care about upgrading the sedan because it's not my "hot" car, thereby saving money - see buying a Camaro is fiscally prudent! ;-) ).

However, am I going to kick myself when another iteration gets released with much nicer interior or hotter looks/features in a few years time? Or do you think this version is special in some way, maybe because it has been immortalized by the Transformers movies?

What's your view?

I have too disagree with that. I love the interior of my 09 and I would'nt trade it for the new one if you paid me.

CamaroFemme · 11-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Basically, a new year always brings the promise of added features and bugs ironed out. But unless you can afford to buy a new car every year, at some point you have to bite the bullet and say, "Okay, this car, right now."

I, for one, am happy that time is now for me.

coolman · 11-09-2009, 09:38 PM

I had the pre 2010 mustang and the 2010. the interior in the 2010 is way better than the old one if you get the upgraded one. I think a lot of people are looking at them on the lots ,and the dealers aren't getting to many with the upgraded interior. And, that is why they think their not that great. But, the ones with the upgrade look very high end.

losjohnny · 11-09-2009, 09:40 PM

I am extremely happy with my 2010 camaro and being the first year of the 5th gens makes it special.

1sickss · 11-09-2009, 09:42 PM

bottom line, mustangs are ugly imo

2010SLVRBULIT · 11-09-2009, 09:42 PM

mustang interior is nice and roomy, front killer looks, more power is good, but rear tail/bumper..

zebra · 11-09-2009, 09:43 PM

i remember hearing that about 04 corvette buyers

MakGrl · 11-09-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Basically, a new year always brings the promise of added features and bugs ironed out. But unless you can afford to buy a new car every year, at some point you have to bite the bullet and say, "Okay, this car, right now."

I, for one, am happy that time is now for me.

+1

JChen · 11-09-2009, 09:46 PM

You can't live by that rationale... Like others have said, something better will come out each and every year. You'll have the hot ticket (like we do now) and guess what? There'll be a hotter ticket next model year. Kinda like computers and cell phones... Technology and cars are constantly getting better and better. Unless you have GM's roadmap for future vehicles/options, get the Camaro and be happy no matter what may come out the next year, no regrets.

...Unless you've got a lot of disposable income, at which point I'll take your hand-me-downs.

coolman · 11-09-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

mustang interior is nice and roomy, front killer looks, more power is good, but rear tail/bumper..

It drives me crazy the way the f 'ed the back end up. I did see someone came out with an aftermarket bumber cover that can be paint, that makes it look much better.

Speed74SS · 11-09-2009, 09:46 PM

I think I will keep mine.

KJS · 11-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Just like the latest version of a computer or the software. Its replacement is being created as it is being released.
If you played the waiting game, you'd never have "it"...whatever "it" is.

Go enjoy and never look back.

AZ MSCL · 11-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Geez, going after Mustangs AND Camaro's? This ought to run up the posts. Now I'm off to kick myself for buying TWO crappy cars.

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11-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#2388
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i remember hearing that about 04 corvette buyers __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#2390
JChen Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 313	You can't live by that rationale... Like others have said, something better will come out each and every year. You'll have the hot ticket (like we do now) and guess what? There'll be a hotter ticket next model year. Kinda like computers and cell phones... Technology and cars are constantly getting better and better. Unless you have GM's roadmap for future vehicles/options, get the Camaro and be happy no matter what may come out the next year, no regrets. ...Unless you've got a lot of disposable income, at which point I'll take your hand-me-downs. __________________ In: Airaid CAI Out: JBA Shorty Headers, MRT Axle-back Exhaust v1.0 Tuned by Trifecta

11-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#2392
Speed74SS Drives: 2010 LPE 650+ CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,640	I think I will keep mine. __________________ '10 CTS-V : LPE 650+ Package 587hp / 582tq 2.55 Upper / 8.6 Lower / ID850's / Kooks Longtubes / New Era CAI

11-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#2393
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Just like the latest version of a computer or the software. Its replacement is being created as it is being released. If you played the waiting game, you'd never have "it"...whatever "it" is. Go enjoy and never look back. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

11-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#2381
quorum Drives: SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth 1 Posts: 62	Yeah so how do you rationalize it to yourself then?

11-09-2009, 09:36 PM	#2383
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	Basically, a new year always brings the promise of added features and bugs ironed out. But unless you can afford to buy a new car every year, at some point you have to bite the bullet and say, "Okay, this car, right now." I, for one, am happy that time is now for me.

11-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#2384
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I had the pre 2010 mustang and the 2010. the interior in the 2010 is way better than the old one if you get the upgraded one. I think a lot of people are looking at them on the lots ,and the dealers aren't getting to many with the upgraded interior. And, that is why they think their not that great. But, the ones with the upgrade look very high end.

11-09-2009, 09:40 PM	#2385
losjohnny losjohnny Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Polished Alloys GFX IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California, Sacramento Posts: 16 View My Garage	I am extremely happy with my 2010 camaro and being the first year of the 5th gens makes it special.

11-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#2386
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	bottom line, mustangs are ugly imo

11-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#2387
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	mustang interior is nice and roomy, front killer looks, more power is good, but rear tail/bumper..

11-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#2394
AZ MSCL Drives: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 719	Geez, going after Mustangs AND Camaro's? This ought to run up the posts. Now I'm off to kick myself for buying TWO crappy cars. __________________ AZ MSCL: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Premium.

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