02-23-2011, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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A lot of complaints that the Camaro seems very large.
A lot of the articles I've read in magazines and online, along with many, many posts from people in this forum mention that the Camaro feels really large. I simply don't agree with that, to me the car seems just right. I have a full size Yukon XL and that feels like a big vehicle. Being a little larger I think helps the ride in the Camaro. I rented a Mustang a couple of years ago and that car beat the living hell out of me. Horrible riding car, cramped, and uncomfortable seating. The Mustang felt small and cheap.
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02-23-2011, 05:46 PM | #2 |
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Bigger is better?
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02-23-2011, 05:47 PM | #3 |
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It feels big because it is heavy. Driving my SS then driving my GT500 is like night and day. You are right, I feel beat up when driving the GT500 because of the SVT suspension and solid feel...which is how I like it. The SS feels coasty to me but I expect that because of its heft. You can make it feel solid with suspension upgrades but doesn't change the fact that it is heavy.
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02-23-2011, 05:51 PM | #4 |
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Yes the Camaro is large...
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02-23-2011, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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It's big car. Heavy too. It's also awesome.
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02-23-2011, 06:01 PM | #6 |
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..compared to what, a not-so-Smart car? yep, avoid the subcompact parking stalls..
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02-23-2011, 06:02 PM | #7 |
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The Camaro is a god damn tank. And it can do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. I don't see a problem with that.
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02-23-2011, 06:18 PM | #8 |
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I came from a G8 GXP (and a GTO before that). The Camaro feels lighter and more nimble. Even though technically the weight is the same, the suspension rides a lot better. Ridewise, the G8 was a step up from the GTO, and I think the Camaro is another step up from the G8.
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02-23-2011, 06:23 PM | #9 |
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throughout the history of the camaro and mustang, the camaro has always been a heavier car.
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02-23-2011, 06:31 PM | #10 |
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It doesn't seem large, it is large. The dimensions on this thing are huge. I don't mind though, I like it.
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02-23-2011, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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150,000 buyers did not think it was a problem.
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02-23-2011, 07:05 PM | #12 |
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Yes, it is large, but we still bought it and we love it.
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02-23-2011, 07:11 PM | #13 |
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Big is good heavy is not ...I wish it were a bit lighter...say 400 pounds or so...still love it though..just have to add more power to overcome her blubber....
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02-23-2011, 07:13 PM | #14 |
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I thought it was large when I first saw it in person, but I was comparing to the concept I saw earlier that year. In person, the concept seemed very small.
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