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vetteman · 04-28-2009, 12:37 AM

It was V6 - its my understanding all dealer cars are V6 to start for showroom.

After reading some of the complaints today I was expecting to be disappointed which I wasn't.

Its pure Muscle Car - If you used to own one like me you will like this car
Cloth Seats were very very comfy
Back seat had room youd expect - fine with me
Interior while a little plain was kinda cool in its simplicity

Its what you expect from a muscle car. I think a lot of us who are older (Im 39) and used to have one at one time forget that Camaros were never meant to appeal to us but the younger crowd and we never complained about visibility, lack of luxry features etc when we were young. We wanted a fast simple car - and this is the car

I have a 2SS Black with Cyber stripes on its way and im very excited.

Its a great car.

PQ · 04-28-2009, 12:50 AM

moto-camaro · 04-28-2009, 12:52 AM

this car is meat for no car.... other cars are meat for camaro! :Laugh:

glad you enjoyed the chance to see one, i still haven't heard of any being close to me, so i guess the photo threads have to do until then

cam2fst4u · 04-28-2009, 12:53 AM

39 is older now? wheres the pics?

DevilKnightFalcon · 04-28-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vetteman

It was V6 - its my understanding all dealer cars are V6 to start for showroom.

After reading some of the complaints today I was expecting to be disappointed which I wasn't.

Its pure Muscle Car - If you used to own one like me you will like this car
Cloth Seats were very very comfy
Back seat had room youd expect - fine with me
Interior while a little plain was kinda cool in its simplicity

Its what you expect from a muscle car. I think a lot of us who are older (Im 39) and used to have one at one time forget that Camaros were never meant to appeal to us but the younger crowd and we never complained about visibility, lack of luxry features etc when we were young. We wanted a fast simple car - and this is the car

I have a 2SS Black with Cyber stripes on its way and im very excited.

Its a great car.

Times have changed. In my opinion the public wants more than just a fast car now. They want to have a fast car but they also want the cool features that their friends are going to get in their Prius. Don't get me wrong. I have a Camaro on order I am just saying that I think the mentality has shifted now.

Supermans · 04-28-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Times have changed. In my opinion the public wants more than just a fast car now. They want to have a fast car but they also want the cool features that their friends are going to get in their Prius. Don't get me wrong. I have a Camaro on order I am just saying that I think the mentality has shifted now.

I ordered a 1SS because I like cloth, I want to save the money, and I don't need all that extra fancy stuff like bluetooth and a USB port. However with the 1SS I can still connect the IPOD thru AUX and get the same thing, just without steering wheel controls. I am upgrading the sound system so that will be nice.. However the real reason I am getting the car is the cool look, and the speed of the engine.. I don't need anything fancy..

UCF w00t · 04-28-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Times have changed. In my opinion the public wants more than just a fast car now. They want to have a fast car but they also want the cool features that their friends are going to get in their Prius. Don't get me wrong. I have a Camaro on order I am just saying that I think the mentality has shifted now.

I agree. But what's missing? I'm a nerd so I love and expect all the gadgets. The only thing I can think of really is HUD and I don't think the Prius has that. You want a screen that yells at you and tells you you're getting 2mpg while doing burnouts? lol. Anyone who truly wants good tech will not say nav unit because in-dash nav doesn't make technological sense for a variety of reasons. The USB port, bluetooth supporting A2DP, etc are pretty much the top of the game. I haven't researched it but I think you would be hard pressed to find other cars that support A2DP (the iPhone won't even support it until the 3.0 firmware).

DevilKnightFalcon · 04-28-2009, 01:18 AM

Only 2 tech features I think are missing are

1. Touch screen navigation
2. Blind spot detection - lets be honest with the MASSIVE blind spot on the Camaro there is no reason this isn't on there.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-28-2009, 01:41 AM

Buyers are more consciencious now, some looking for retro, many looking for something new and different..CAMARO is the answer. Just hope GM is listening. Stop jacking up the prices. Sell to the masses. Open more Camaro plants in the US. Recover your losses, or at least your PRIDE.

SummoneR · 04-28-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I agree. But what's missing? I'm a nerd so I love and expect all the gadgets. The only thing I can think of really is HUD and I don't think the Prius has that. You want a screen that yells at you and tells you you're getting 2mpg while doing burnouts? lol. Anyone who truly wants good tech will not say nav unit because in-dash nav doesn't make technological sense for a variety of reasons. The USB port, bluetooth supporting A2DP, etc are pretty much the top of the game. I haven't researched it but I think you would be hard pressed to find other cars that support A2DP (the iPhone won't even support it until the 3.0 firmware).

CWI · 04-28-2009, 02:28 AM

I also sat in first one today. Nice experience. Looking forward more than ever to getting mine.

vetteman · 04-28-2009, 03:03 AM

WI agree - it should offer a NAV system - these are basic to every car these days and another reason GM is GM. The HUD is coming which will be great!

yes, 39 is not old but a lot people drove their first muscle cars from 18-30 years (my guess)

There is a lot of comments on the visibility issue - I just meant thats usually not the #1 concern of the muscle car drivers.

Emher · 04-28-2009, 08:21 AM

Me I want to buy this car keep it for a loooooooong time. I'm 25, single, and it's just right for me to buy an SS.

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

When Obama get's done with GM,the Camaro will be a shell of itself.Gone will be the V-8,even the V-6.All that will be left is a 4 cylinder and maybe a turbo-4,if and only if the great one approves! Buy one now,for it will never be the car we waited 3 years for.

Please keep politics ouf ot this perfectly nice thread.

ss1129 · 04-28-2009, 09:52 AM

If I could order one with manual windows/ no cruise/ no bs, Id be on it. Give me the extra gauges and cloth interior and Im happy. If you desire fancy sauce your probably a vette man.

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CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	I also sat in first one today. Nice experience. Looking forward more than ever to getting mine. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

04-28-2009, 12:37 AM	#1
vetteman Drives: vette Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA Posts: 50	Sat in my first 2010 today - thoughts and lets not forget who this car is meant for It was V6 - its my understanding all dealer cars are V6 to start for showroom. After reading some of the complaints today I was expecting to be disappointed which I wasn't. Its pure Muscle Car - If you used to own one like me you will like this car Cloth Seats were very very comfy Back seat had room youd expect - fine with me Interior while a little plain was kinda cool in its simplicity Its what you expect from a muscle car. I think a lot of us who are older (Im 39) and used to have one at one time forget that Camaros were never meant to appeal to us but the younger crowd and we never complained about visibility, lack of luxry features etc when we were young. We wanted a fast simple car - and this is the car I have a 2SS Black with Cyber stripes on its way and im very excited. Its a great car.

04-28-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	39 is older now? wheres the pics?

04-28-2009, 01:18 AM	#8
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Only 2 tech features I think are missing are 1. Touch screen navigation 2. Blind spot detection - lets be honest with the MASSIVE blind spot on the Camaro there is no reason this isn't on there.

04-28-2009, 01:41 AM	#9
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	Buyers are more consciencious now, some looking for retro, many looking for something new and different..CAMARO is the answer. Just hope GM is listening. Stop jacking up the prices. Sell to the masses. Open more Camaro plants in the US. Recover your losses, or at least your PRIDE.

04-28-2009, 03:03 AM	#12
vetteman Drives: vette Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA Posts: 50	WI agree - it should offer a NAV system - these are basic to every car these days and another reason GM is GM. The HUD is coming which will be great! yes, 39 is not old but a lot people drove their first muscle cars from 18-30 years (my guess) There is a lot of comments on the visibility issue - I just meant thats usually not the #1 concern of the muscle car drivers.

04-28-2009, 09:52 AM	#14
ss1129 Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2010 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hannibal Posts: 77	If I could order one with manual windows/ no cruise/ no bs, Id be on it. Give me the extra gauges and cloth interior and Im happy. If you desire fancy sauce your probably a vette man.