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SdustinK · 10-16-2008, 07:17 PM

Does the camaro handle like a bmw tight sterring? or is it smoother?

TheCaptain · 10-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Supposedley its pretty good. A bunch of the car magazines rate it in a class of its own compared to Mustang and Challenger... but then really, those are a Ford and a Dodge.
I'm not sure who all has driven one on the site other than Camaro Scotty maybe?

SdustinK · 10-16-2008, 07:38 PM

Ya like I dont wanna sit in the car after I bought it and find out it sucks haha like BMW is tight and mercedes is soft if its in the middle its fine mustangs in my opinion is horrible and dodge sucks haha

TheCaptain · 10-16-2008, 07:48 PM

Thats why i'de hope you test drive a vehicle before buying it. Dealers let you do that eh?

GamerGuyZ28 · 10-16-2008, 07:52 PM

some dealerships do, but i'm sure if you drop some money to prove you are interested they'll let you drive it

TomServo · 10-17-2008, 07:50 AM

I test drove a 09 Honda Accord V6 coupe. It's crisp, tight and agile. A very nice handling/feeling car. I hope the new Camaro 2LT/RS is as nice. If so GM will have a winner.

I was surprised how "tight" and "stiff" the Accord felt. Very BMW like. Dealer offered to sell it for $29K and some change and that included Leather, sunroof, Nav, A5 auto and their 271HP VTECH V6. I was tempted.

But I thought I'd give GM one more chance so I walked away. If GM blow's it with the Camaro they will have lost a life long GM buyer and will most likely buy a 2010 Accord Coupe.

As they say "the balls in your court GM".

Anxious in Illinois. 2010 2LT/RS MX0 ordered 10/14/08.

*DGthe3* · 10-17-2008, 08:44 AM

Drive a G8, the Camaro should be either the same or a little firmer.

Crowley · 10-17-2008, 09:33 AM

I hope it drives at least as good as my 04 cobra .. you can't knock all the mustangs .. that car handled just fine ....

Hopefully it handles just fine regardless of the weight of the car ..

Crowley

Chewy · 10-17-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I hope it drives at least as good as my 04 cobra .. you can't knock all the mustangs .. that car handled just fine ....

Hopefully it handles just fine regardless of the weight of the car ..

Crowley

my BMW weighs more than the heaviest 2010 camaro, and it handles great...i HIGHLY doubt the weight will cause any issues.

the only cars around that are significantly lighter are A) cheap plastic imports and B) high performance cars that cost a LOT more than the camaro

Crowley · 10-17-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

my BMW weighs more than the heaviest 2010 camaro, and it handles great...i HIGHLY doubt the weight will cause any issues.

the only cars around that are significantly lighter are A) cheap plastic imports and B) high performance cars that cost a LOT more than the camaro

I know you can handle great with a heavier car, but usually there is a cost involved as well ..

I'm sure the camaro will handle great and I am looking forward to it ..

BTW ... the BMW 135i is fairly light and in the "near" ballpark on the 2SS/RS price

Crowley

themossman · 10-17-2008, 01:07 PM

The G8 hopefully is a good example....

while I'm impressed with the G8s feel, it's not quite up to par with a BMW....certainly not the M series...

But...based on some previous information from fbodfather...I'm optimistic that the Camaro is going to feel 'just right'...

10-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#1
SdustinK Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coto De Caza, CA Posts: 215	Handling Does the camaro handle like a bmw tight sterring? or is it smoother? __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS

10-16-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Supposedley its pretty good. A bunch of the car magazines rate it in a class of its own compared to Mustang and Challenger... but then really, those are a Ford and a Dodge. I'm not sure who all has driven one on the site other than Camaro Scotty maybe? __________________

10-16-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
SdustinK Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coto De Caza, CA Posts: 215	Ya like I dont wanna sit in the car after I bought it and find out it sucks haha like BMW is tight and mercedes is soft if its in the middle its fine mustangs in my opinion is horrible and dodge sucks haha __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS

10-16-2008, 07:48 PM	#4
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Thats why i'de hope you test drive a vehicle before buying it. Dealers let you do that eh? __________________

10-17-2008, 07:50 AM	#6
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I test drove a 09 Honda Accord V6 coupe. It's crisp, tight and agile. A very nice handling/feeling car. I hope the new Camaro 2LT/RS is as nice. If so GM will have a winner. I was surprised how "tight" and "stiff" the Accord felt. Very BMW like. Dealer offered to sell it for $29K and some change and that included Leather, sunroof, Nav, A5 auto and their 271HP VTECH V6. I was tempted. But I thought I'd give GM one more chance so I walked away. If GM blow's it with the Camaro they will have lost a life long GM buyer and will most likely buy a 2010 Accord Coupe. As they say "the balls in your court GM". Anxious in Illinois. 2010 2LT/RS MX0 ordered 10/14/08. Last edited by TomServo; 10-17-2008 at 09:00 AM.

10-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#5
GamerGuyZ28 5TH GEN BURNOUTS! Drives: 95 Z28, and a 2000 Z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toccoa, GA Posts: 130 View My Garage	some dealerships do, but i'm sure if you drop some money to prove you are interested they'll let you drive it

10-17-2008, 08:44 AM	#7
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Drive a G8, the Camaro should be either the same or a little firmer. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-17-2008, 09:33 AM	#8
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I hope it drives at least as good as my 04 cobra .. you can't knock all the mustangs .. that car handled just fine .... Hopefully it handles just fine regardless of the weight of the car .. Crowley __________________

10-17-2008, 01:07 PM	#11
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	The G8 hopefully is a good example.... while I'm impressed with the G8s feel, it's not quite up to par with a BMW....certainly not the M series... But...based on some previous information from fbodfather...I'm optimistic that the Camaro is going to feel 'just right'...

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