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95droptopZ · 04-03-2009, 05:18 PM

Went to the Denver show today, in addition to a 1SS Silver and a Red LT? I got a flyer saying that the new Camaro would be at 18 different dealers come May 6th!

My impressions of the car,

the interior feels great to me! I only sat in the 1 SS that was there, but the seat really hugged me and that felt great! I'm 6' 2" and had plenty of room to move. The gauges are too cool to describe and seeing them on the internet DOES NOT do them justice! The radio and HVAC controls felt nice and precise in my hands. I did not feel up the dash panel because I don't care if it's wrapped in soft materials or not. The shifter felt good as well and there was way more leg room than I expected. The back seats are kind of a novelty item in my opinion. My 10 year old daughter was with me and she could barely fit back there without the seat being most of the way forward.

The body is almost too good to describe. Again, pictures on a computer just don't cut it compared to seing it live. The shape, contour and lines all seem to fit perfectly. The trunk opening is as big as my 2001 Cavalier and actually much larger inside.

The show people were polite and had pretty good info on the car. They stated that the 1SS will start at $34000 I'm not sure how that compares as I ordered a 2SS in Feb. and have not paid attention to the other models.

Overall, this is one sexy car. One that either a guy or a girl would look good driving in. About the only complaint I overheard was about the engine cover. Most people loved the way it cleaned up the compartment, but a few thought it looked like "a hunk of plastic that is trying to hide something". I think it looks ok, but I prefer the look of the engine myself, just a personal preference.

Here are a few pics and again, thanks for all the great info and people on this site, Marc

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95droptopZ · 04-03-2009, 05:21 PM

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DevilKnightFalcon · 04-03-2009, 05:27 PM

Sounds about right to me. My dealer is having a Camaro event on May 8th which is right around when they are supposed to get their first models in. I believe the situation is that the models that are coming in are already sold but the buyers agreed to let them be shown at the dealer at that event (probably got a discount for it).

95droptopZ · 04-03-2009, 05:30 PM

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95droptopZ · 04-03-2009, 05:32 PM

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MontyCarlo · 04-03-2009, 05:36 PM

Looks like they put those cars front-and-center right inside the main entrance. Now there's a warm welcome!

95droptopZ · 04-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Yep, right as you entered, you had the Mustangs on the right and Camaro's and Corvette's on the left. Damn this car looks good!

rolnslo · 04-03-2009, 05:52 PM

Looks like this older gentleman couldn't decide which one to go with. You got him next to the V6 and the V8. Then again, he was probably closer to the average age of those of us on Camaro5.com when the 1st gen was released.

Silver Streak · 04-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Nice pics, thanks!

2010 SS RS · 04-03-2009, 07:09 PM

Great job with the pics. It was too crowded when I was there to even get close to the car. Thanks for the pics and the review.

bluch · 04-03-2009, 09:12 PM

i love the latch on the inside of the trunk with the pic of the little stickman escaping...just incase you were planning on shoving someone in there.....they can get out...so dont even think about it!

The Great KJ · 04-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Finally I get to sit in one. Being 6'2" with the seat down and all the way back fit nicely. I wanted to start it up and take it for a spin so bad. I sure appreciated getting a chance to speak with the Chevy rep, told him a wanted a clone Z28, lol. Anyway here are some of my pics when not so many people were around, enjoy!

KJ

Vash · 04-03-2009, 11:06 PM

Nice pics.

So that RPO sticker was on the trunk lid?

Also that glow release is cool. Paint some eye's on it and it will look like an alien.

04-03-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115	Denver auto show, Camaro @ dealers May 6th Went to the Denver show today, in addition to a 1SS Silver and a Red LT? I got a flyer saying that the new Camaro would be at 18 different dealers come May 6th! My impressions of the car, the interior feels great to me! I only sat in the 1 SS that was there, but the seat really hugged me and that felt great! I'm 6' 2" and had plenty of room to move. The gauges are too cool to describe and seeing them on the internet DOES NOT do them justice! The radio and HVAC controls felt nice and precise in my hands. I did not feel up the dash panel because I don't care if it's wrapped in soft materials or not. The shifter felt good as well and there was way more leg room than I expected. The back seats are kind of a novelty item in my opinion. My 10 year old daughter was with me and she could barely fit back there without the seat being most of the way forward. The body is almost too good to describe. Again, pictures on a computer just don't cut it compared to seing it live. The shape, contour and lines all seem to fit perfectly. The trunk opening is as big as my 2001 Cavalier and actually much larger inside. The show people were polite and had pretty good info on the car. They stated that the 1SS will start at $34000 I'm not sure how that compares as I ordered a 2SS in Feb. and have not paid attention to the other models. Overall, this is one sexy car. One that either a guy or a girl would look good driving in. About the only complaint I overheard was about the engine cover. Most people loved the way it cleaned up the compartment, but a few thought it looked like "a hunk of plastic that is trying to hide something". I think it looks ok, but I prefer the look of the engine myself, just a personal preference. Here are a few pics and again, thanks for all the great info and people on this site, Marc Last edited by 95droptopZ; 04-03-2009 at 05:35 PM.

04-03-2009, 05:36 PM	#7
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	Looks like they put those cars front-and-center right inside the main entrance. Now there's a warm welcome! __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

04-03-2009, 07:06 PM	#10
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	Nice pics, thanks! __________________ *"What? You wanna lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"* *"The future is in the windshield, not the rear-view mirror!"* *"If you haven't gone a 175 mph on land, you haven't lived! That's just a fact!" - Ricky Bobby*

04-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#11
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	Great job with the pics. It was too crowded when I was there to even get close to the car. Thanks for the pics and the review. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

04-03-2009, 09:12 PM	#12
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	i love the latch on the inside of the trunk with the pic of the little stickman escaping...just incase you were planning on shoving someone in there.....they can get out...so dont even think about it! __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

04-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115

04-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115

04-03-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Sounds about right to me. My dealer is having a Camaro event on May 8th which is right around when they are supposed to get their first models in. I believe the situation is that the models that are coming in are already sold but the buyers agreed to let them be shown at the dealer at that event (probably got a discount for it).

04-03-2009, 05:30 PM	#5
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115

04-03-2009, 05:32 PM	#6
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115

04-03-2009, 05:41 PM	#8
95droptopZ Chevrolet across the USA Drives: ABM 2SS/RS 66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 115	Yep, right as you entered, you had the Mustangs on the right and Camaro's and Corvette's on the left. Damn this car looks good!

04-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#9
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Looks like this older gentleman couldn't decide which one to go with. You got him next to the V6 and the V8. Then again, he was probably closer to the average age of those of us on Camaro5.com when the 1st gen was released.

04-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#13
The Great KJ The Great KJ Drives: 09 Challenger R/T & 05 Caravan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 481 View My Garage	More Denver Auto Show Pics Finally I get to sit in one. Being 6'2" with the seat down and all the way back fit nicely. I wanted to start it up and take it for a spin so bad. I sure appreciated getting a chance to speak with the Chevy rep, told him a wanted a clone Z28, lol. Anyway here are some of my pics when not so many people were around, enjoy! KJ Attached Images __________________ Former Cars - 1980 Z28 / 1987 IROC-Z / 1991 Z28

04-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#14
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Nice pics. So that RPO sticker was on the trunk lid? Also that glow release is cool. Paint some eye's on it and it will look like an alien.

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