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nashstat · 11-25-2009, 04:39 PM

Just wanted to find out if there was anyone that bought the 2010 Camaro after owning a BMW or Infiniti out there.

If so what do you miss of the BMW/Infiniti and what do you love about the new Camaro that those cars did not offer.

Thanks!

dwebster · 11-25-2009, 04:49 PM

Kept the 2007 G35 for the wife.

PQ · 11-25-2009, 04:58 PM

IS350 Lexus.

Kinda the same.

DocHolliday · 11-25-2009, 05:08 PM

Still have the MB and the BMW and I can say the Camaro is every bit as solid and well built as either of the German cars. GM really got it right with this one.

What do i miss? The iDrive in the BMW is super cool but that's not something I would even want in the Camaro. Beyond that I don't "miss" anything.

Dboy23 · 11-25-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Still have the MB and the BMW and I can say the Camaro is every bit as solid and well built as either of the German cars. GM really got it right with this one.

What do i miss? The iDrive in the BMW is super cool but that's not something I would even want in the Camaro. Beyond that I don't "miss" anything.

I'm not sure that it's as well built.

Lots of cheap plastics, too much cabin noise (with the windows up or down) doesn't take bumps very well compared to the G35.

Oh yeah and the huge blind spots.

billw501 · 11-25-2009, 05:12 PM

I had the Infiniti FX50. Kinda miss the reverse camera bird's-eye view. Could use that on the Camaro. Other than that, nothing. For me the Infiniti was a mistake that was corrected when I got the Camaro. There's not much I don't like about the Camaro, except the AFM, which I will tune out as soon as I decide between the Predator and the Trinity tuners.

billw501 · 11-25-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

IS350 Lexus.

Kinda the same.

PQ,

Kinda funny. My girl has the same car (IS350), same color....

Da Hose · 11-25-2009, 06:06 PM

we have owned two mercedes and my wifes loves this car better than either of them. Shes thinks the ride quality is as good as the benz's but the performance blows them away!!! permigrin...gotta love it!

1camaro70 · 11-25-2009, 06:11 PM

2003 G35 Coupe, much narrower, could never get the seats right, stability control was awful, no fun in hard cornering, 280 HP verses 400 HP no comparison. Better seating position in Camaro, Camaro wider inside.

SS-screamer · 11-25-2009, 06:27 PM

I got the Camaro instead of a BMW 335i!!!

VenomZ302 · 11-25-2009, 09:07 PM

I had a 2007 Infiniti G35S Sedan. The only thing that I "miss" is the backup camera at times, but it's not really a necessity.

I prefer the Camaro in every aspect I can imagine. It seems to handle better and gets the same mileage (better on the highway) as the G35. Not bad for a car with 120 more hp.

tyler20c · 11-25-2009, 09:56 PM

I miss the AWD of my FX45 but that's about it. Sometimes i miss the backup camera and just cruising without shifting but the Camaro is definitely worth it.

Andro · 11-25-2009, 10:08 PM

Sold the BMW 335i, I do miss it. Can't compare raw horsepower and the muscle sound of the camaro though, Love it!

faninc · 11-25-2009, 10:28 PM

Have 07 G35x and 2LT RS. Both fun to drive- in different ways. within 2 HP of each other.

G feels lighter and less bulky...also rides smoother- as noted I hate 20" Pirelli tires ride is hard and untrue...

I am a Camaro guy so voting for the Camaro!

11-25-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
nashstat Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 439	Anyone getting your Camaro after owning a BMW or Infiniti? Just wanted to find out if there was anyone that bought the 2010 Camaro after owning a BMW or Infiniti out there. If so what do you miss of the BMW/Infiniti and what do you love about the new Camaro that those cars did not offer. Thanks!

11-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	IS350 Lexus. Kinda the same. __________________

11-25-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Still have the MB and the BMW and I can say the Camaro is every bit as solid and well built as either of the German cars. GM really got it right with this one. What do i miss? The iDrive in the BMW is super cool but that's not something I would even want in the Camaro. Beyond that I don't "miss" anything. __________________ Say When

11-25-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	I had a 2007 Infiniti G35S Sedan. The only thing that I "miss" is the backup camera at times, but it's not really a necessity. I prefer the Camaro in every aspect I can imagine. It seems to handle better and gets the same mileage (better on the highway) as the G35. Not bad for a car with 120 more hp. __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

11-25-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	Sold the BMW 335i, I do miss it. Can't compare raw horsepower and the muscle sound of the camaro though, Love it! __________________

11-25-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
dwebster DW's 2SS Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS LS3-CAI/LG-Corsa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 163 View My Garage	Kept the 2007 G35 for the wife.

11-25-2009, 05:12 PM	#6
billw501 Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 244	I had the Infiniti FX50. Kinda miss the reverse camera bird's-eye view. Could use that on the Camaro. Other than that, nothing. For me the Infiniti was a mistake that was corrected when I got the Camaro. There's not much I don't like about the Camaro, except the AFM, which I will tune out as soon as I decide between the Predator and the Trinity tuners.

11-25-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	2003 G35 Coupe, much narrower, could never get the seats right, stability control was awful, no fun in hard cornering, 280 HP verses 400 HP no comparison. Better seating position in Camaro, Camaro wider inside.

11-25-2009, 06:27 PM	#10
SS-screamer Drives: SIM RS/SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 207	I got the Camaro instead of a BMW 335i!!!

11-25-2009, 09:56 PM	#12
tyler20c Drives: Black 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 250	I miss the AWD of my FX45 but that's about it. Sometimes i miss the backup camera and just cruising without shifting but the Camaro is definitely worth it.

11-25-2009, 10:28 PM	#14
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	Have 07 G35x and 2LT RS. Both fun to drive- in different ways. within 2 HP of each other. G feels lighter and less bulky...also rides smoother- as noted I hate 20" Pirelli tires ride is hard and untrue... I am a Camaro guy so voting for the Camaro!

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