Drove a Challenger RT and a SRT8 today - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rob53 · 01-20-2009, 07:24 PM

I have already order my 2SS/RS ABM Camaro, but needed to drive something new and fast! I don't even remember the last time I drove a manual transmission, and have to admit, I stalled it several times

Both the RT and the SRT8 were a trip to drive. The ride was smooth and powerful. Every car review that I have read, says that the Camaro's ride is the best among Mustang, and Challenger. This is excellent news because, like I said, driving the Challenger was a delight. If my SS Camaro is going to exceed the performance of the RT and SRT8, I can only say WOW!

The drive also settled the auto or manual transmission question for me. I have to have a manual now. It is so much more fun shifting than just driving. I smiled all the way through the drive, except for the times I stalled in 1st! Dodge has what they call "Auto stick" which I got to experience in the auto transmission. It was pretty cool, but having already driven the 6 speed manual, I knew what I wanted already. So, just wanted to share this with everyone, and although the Challenger is an awesome car, I'm waiting for my new Camaro. I was second on the allocation list of 11, so I'm thinking May-June for my baby to come.

Gary B · 01-20-2009, 07:28 PM

I had that urgo to....but I went and drove a Z06 instead...maybe a lil overkill??

headpunter · 01-20-2009, 07:29 PM

wait till that challenger gets all wooden and pudgy in corners

Rob53 · 01-20-2009, 07:53 PM

My wife drives a C5 Corvette, its an automatic. I drive it once in a awhile, but really wanted to experience something new. I'm so glad I got to drive a manual, it really is a blast going through the gears, downshifting and all. It makes the driving experience more pleasureable, and interactive. The sales guy told me the clutch in the Challenger was hydraulic, is the Camaro equiped with a hydrolic clutch as well? I'm not really into all the details and specs, not even sure what it all means, I just know that I can't wait to drive my 2SS Camaro!!

kevin2323 · 01-20-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

wait till that challenger gets all wooden and pudgy in corners

some people dont care about that........like me

it's a muscle car after all.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-20-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B

I had that urgo to....but I went and drove a Z06 instead...maybe a lil overkill??

LOL, no dealer would let me test drive a corvette...:(

TheClassicCarKid · 01-20-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

LOL, no dealer would let me test drive a corvette...:(

Really? Even I've test driven a Corvette and I'm not even 18

Gary B · 01-20-2009, 08:25 PM

Got to "know" your dealer. They have a ZR1 up there I considered maybe taking a spin in...damn snow all over is killing me!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-20-2009, 08:25 PM

WOW, they must have lesser standards in California. Unless I show proof that i am dead serious about buying a corvette, or I get to the age of 25. I am not gonna drive one anytime soon. Dealers out here do not take this lightly.

Legend · 01-20-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

LOL, no dealer would let me test drive a corvette...:(

Same here! I've tried at a few dealers jsut to see what they are like (newer ones as I have drove a couple in the early 90s).

Not even a chance unless I was ready to buy they said! One actually ask if I had loan papers from a bank or credit union!

Haven't tried a Dodge dealer...hrmmmm...maybe a trip to Dodge this weekend to see?

Camaro68 · 01-20-2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

OldTimer · 01-20-2009, 09:17 PM

Ha, many of us are getting the itch. I drove the new 370Z last Friday. It was fun and a great little car, but, all I could think of was how I couldn't wait for my camaro SS to come in.

SoFlaZ · 01-20-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob53

The sales guy told me the clutch in the Challenger was hydraulic, is the Camaro equiped with a hydrolic clutch as well? I'm not really into all the details and specs, not even sure what it all means, I just know that I can't wait to drive my 2SS Camaro!!

Yes it will have a hydraulic clutch. I'm pretty sure for well over a decade most manual cars have had a hydraulic clutch. If you have been driving autos for a while it's ok if you dont know. The Camaro's clutch is said to have a very light feel to it compared to most other cars but it all depends on what you are used to.
I need to drive a high hp car before I get my Camaro to get me even more excited even though I won't be getting one for a while.

manchimp · 01-20-2009, 11:14 PM

I went and drove the SRT8 as well. I wandered by the dodge dealer just to check them out and they almost begged me to drive it. They even offered me a discount off of sticker before I had even thought about driving it! Before driving I even told them that I was not going to buy because I would regret it when the Camaro came out, but he still wanted me to drive it. After I got out after the drive, the salesman said "Do you want to make an offer on it?". I thought these were hot cars, but it seems even they are slow in this market. It sure was fun to drive though. First stick/muscle car I had driven since I sold my 2001 Z-28 back in '02. I can't wait for my Camaro!

01-20-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Rob53 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS VR Camaro convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 755	Drove a Challenger RT and a SRT8 today I have already order my 2SS/RS ABM Camaro, but needed to drive something new and fast! I don't even remember the last time I drove a manual transmission, and have to admit, I stalled it several times Both the RT and the SRT8 were a trip to drive. The ride was smooth and powerful. Every car review that I have read, says that the Camaro's ride is the best among Mustang, and Challenger. This is excellent news because, like I said, driving the Challenger was a delight. If my SS Camaro is going to exceed the performance of the RT and SRT8, I can only say WOW! The drive also settled the auto or manual transmission question for me. I have to have a manual now. It is so much more fun shifting than just driving. I smiled all the way through the drive, except for the times I stalled in 1st! Dodge has what they call "Auto stick" which I got to experience in the auto transmission. It was pretty cool, but having already driven the 6 speed manual, I knew what I wanted already. So, just wanted to share this with everyone, and although the Challenger is an awesome car, I'm waiting for my new Camaro. I was second on the allocation list of 11, so I'm thinking May-June for my baby to come.

01-20-2009, 07:29 PM	#3
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	wait till that challenger gets all wooden and pudgy in corners __________________ Stop Whinging

01-20-2009, 08:25 PM	#9
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	WOW, they must have lesser standards in California. Unless I show proof that i am dead serious about buying a corvette, or I get to the age of 25. I am not gonna drive one anytime soon. Dealers out here do not take this lightly. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-20-2009, 09:12 PM	#11
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Cool Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

01-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 573	I had that urgo to....but I went and drove a Z06 instead...maybe a lil overkill??

01-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
Rob53 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS VR Camaro convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 755	My wife drives a C5 Corvette, its an automatic. I drive it once in a awhile, but really wanted to experience something new. I'm so glad I got to drive a manual, it really is a blast going through the gears, downshifting and all. It makes the driving experience more pleasureable, and interactive. The sales guy told me the clutch in the Challenger was hydraulic, is the Camaro equiped with a hydrolic clutch as well? I'm not really into all the details and specs, not even sure what it all means, I just know that I can't wait to drive my 2SS Camaro!!

01-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	Ha, many of us are getting the itch. I drove the new 370Z last Friday. It was fun and a great little car, but, all I could think of was how I couldn't wait for my camaro SS to come in.

01-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#14
manchimp Drives: 2010 CGM 2ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 410 View My Garage	I went and drove the SRT8 as well. I wandered by the dodge dealer just to check them out and they almost begged me to drive it. They even offered me a discount off of sticker before I had even thought about driving it! Before driving I even told them that I was not going to buy because I would regret it when the Camaro came out, but he still wanted me to drive it. After I got out after the drive, the salesman said "Do you want to make an offer on it?". I thought these were hot cars, but it seems even they are slow in this market. It sure was fun to drive though. First stick/muscle car I had driven since I sold my 2001 Z-28 back in '02. I can't wait for my Camaro!