Beauty and the 5th Gen Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Moto-Mojo · 05-01-2021, 10:50 AM

I hadn't been over on Camaro6 in ages. No hate, because there are some very nice looking cars over there but...they STILL don't come up the what I think is becoming (if not already) the classic looks of the 5th Gen. In my opinion, of course.

Long live the 5th "Gin" !
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SS376 · 05-01-2021, 11:07 AM

Totally agree. I have never kept any car as long as I have kept my 5th gen and although the 6th gen (as well as the Challenger and Mustang) have their plus points, I'm still not tempted to trade. This is one of GM's truly great designs and I think it is absolutely on it's way to becoming an icon.

witenite · 05-01-2021, 11:35 AM

^^same here. This month will be 8 yrs that I have had my car.

Camaro fanboy · 05-01-2021, 12:21 PM

yep
gen5's are amazing cars. collectable in years to come i rekon. owned 2 and loved them both. keep them mint and away from water and you've got a sound future investment i think

pyroguy · 05-01-2021, 01:11 PM

The 6th gen Camaro is definitely the more dialed in for track use, with newer technology, lighter weight, and more power from the factory. However, if I would ever buy a 6th gen Camaro it would be in addition to my 5th gen. OP, like you said, the look is classic and IMO will continue to be a classic style. I get compliments all the time on mine and never tire of looking at her. Mine is 12 years old in August and she has a few bumps here and there because she does get driven, but I try to keep her looking as nice as possible. No trade for me!

InFiD3ViL · 05-01-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

The 6th gen Camaro is definitely the more dialed in for track use, with newer technology, lighter weight, and more power from the factory. However, if I would ever buy a 6th gen Camaro it would be in addition to my 5th gen. OP, like you said, the look is classic and IMO will continue to be a classic style. I get compliments all the time on mine and never tire of looking at her. Mine is 12 years old in August and she has a few bumps here and there because she does get driven, but I try to keep her looking as nice as possible. No trade for me!

Exactly, word for word.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-01-2021, 04:46 PM

I soooo agree with ALL the above!! 5th gen all day long. GM did this one right for sure. My baby will be 11 years old this July and I would NEVER trade her or sell her for anything. She is a dream come true from my childhood days when I used to "customize" model cars when I built them to make them my own, and always wished and hoped that when I grew up and got all the "working life and family life" out of the way I would own something this awesome and nice!!! Living a dream!!!

gunchamp · 05-01-2021, 05:35 PM

Couldnt have said any of it better. Been in love since fay one of release of the 5th gen. Love mine and completely enjoy making it a wild beast. Get compliments everywhere i go. Love it!!

SS376 · 05-01-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by witenite

^^same here. This month will be 8 yrs that I have had my car.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 05-01-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

The 6th gen Camaro is definitely the more dialed in for track use, with newer technology, lighter weight, and more power from the factory. However, if I would ever buy a 6th gen Camaro it would be in addition to my 5th gen. OP, like you said, the look is classic and IMO will continue to be a classic style. I get compliments all the time on mine and never tire of looking at her. Mine is 12 years old in August and she has a few bumps here and there because she does get driven, but I try to keep her looking as nice as possible. No trade for me!

Indeed, and of all the 5th gens, ABM surely makes them that much more bad ass!

I agree the 5th Gen is an instant classic in so many ways. I don’t think it will ever look dated like most other cars do over time.

*mlee* · 05-01-2021, 08:03 PM

Modernmusclecar · 05-01-2021, 08:24 PM

I said it years ago...its the 57 Chevy of the Camaro. This is the gen people will want in the future. Its pure muscle.

Danial · 05-02-2021, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Modernmusclecar

I said it years ago...its the 57 Chevy of the Camaro. This is the gen people will want in the future. Its pure muscle.

Agreed.

And I keep looking for the right 57 Chev, 2 door, hard top to park beside my 5th gen in the garage....some day....

myold88 · 05-02-2021, 09:15 AM

It will be 12 years for me this coming August. My SS is 99% stock but it gets stares and compliments wherever I go.
I keep it detailed and after 64,000 miles and 18 oil changes I still consider my 5th generation SS a very special car.

05-01-2021, 10:50 AM	#1
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,964	Beauty and the 5th Gen Camaro I hadn't been over on Camaro6 in ages. No hate, because there are some very nice looking cars over there but...they STILL don't come up the what I think is becoming (if not already) the classic looks of the 5th Gen. In my opinion, of course. Long live the 5th "Gin" ! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

05-01-2021, 11:35 AM	#3
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	^^same here. This month will be 8 yrs that I have had my car. __________________

05-01-2021, 12:21 PM	#4
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	yep gen5's are amazing cars. collectable in years to come i rekon. owned 2 and loved them both. keep them mint and away from water and you've got a sound future investment i think __________________

05-01-2021, 01:11 PM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,913 View My Garage	The 6th gen Camaro is definitely the more dialed in for track use, with newer technology, lighter weight, and more power from the factory. However, if I would ever buy a 6th gen Camaro it would be in addition to my 5th gen. OP, like you said, the look is classic and IMO will continue to be a classic style. I get compliments all the time on mine and never tire of looking at her. Mine is 12 years old in August and she has a few bumps here and there because she does get driven, but I try to keep her looking as nice as possible. No trade for me! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

05-01-2021, 04:46 PM	#7
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	I soooo agree with ALL the above!! 5th gen all day long. GM did this one right for sure. My baby will be 11 years old this July and I would NEVER trade her or sell her for anything. She is a dream come true from my childhood days when I used to "customize" model cars when I built them to make them my own, and always wished and hoped that when I grew up and got all the "working life and family life" out of the way I would own something this awesome and nice!!! Living a dream!!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

05-01-2021, 11:07 AM	#2
SS376 Drives: 2013 1SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 807	Totally agree. I have never kept any car as long as I have kept my 5th gen and although the 6th gen (as well as the Challenger and Mustang) have their plus points, I'm still not tempted to trade. This is one of GM's truly great designs and I think it is absolutely on it's way to becoming an icon.

05-01-2021, 05:35 PM	#8
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Couldnt have said any of it better. Been in love since fay one of release of the 5th gen. Love mine and completely enjoy making it a wild beast. Get compliments everywhere i go. Love it!! __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

05-01-2021, 08:03 PM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	__________________

05-01-2021, 08:24 PM	#12
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 820	I said it years ago...its the 57 Chevy of the Camaro. This is the gen people will want in the future. Its pure muscle. __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.

05-02-2021, 09:15 AM	#14
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	It will be 12 years for me this coming August. My SS is 99% stock but it gets stares and compliments wherever I go. I keep it detailed and after 64,000 miles and 18 oil changes I still consider my 5th generation SS a very special car. __________________