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Vipercar · 07-19-2014, 04:34 PM

Nope, still prefer the original.

RedHotRuby · 07-19-2014, 04:57 PM

I owned a 71' Nova and 69' Camaro SS among a slew of older muscles cars. That's why these lights make me smile every time I see them. It reminds me of all those old cars taillights. I didn't get an SS this time but my next car will be a step up and I hope they continue the retro look until then. These lights definitely remind me of the 69' Camaro SS, even an early 70's Dodge Dart's taillights look like that. Times when a couple of 6 packs, 2 friends and you could rebuild the whole car in one weekend, no computers needed. It's why I'm a fan of these lights. But if you're not in your 40's you might not care. lol

I find it a fitting tribute to all those that constantly bought and owned Chevy's back in the day.

Ruebernard · 07-19-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocki

I have to agree with you batman, I didn't get the whole "you can't afford a new one" comment either.

I LOVE BOTH models, but there are things that are better or worse on each! I think the '14 front looks more aggressive, and I love my hood vent vs the previous mailslot. I really don't like the taillights of either model. I totally don't get the license plate area on the back of my '14 being so big either, makes no sense whatsoever. Although I own an RS version, I don't like many things about it.

With all that said, I'm proud to own my retarded-ugly taillights-weirdo license plate area-dryer vent hood freaking BADASS CAMARO.

Like my daddy said: Opinions are like ****oles everyone has one and they all smell.......

DaveC · 07-19-2014, 07:31 PM

When the gen 5 camaro came out to me there was no doubt it had styling cues from late 60's models.... Then I saw the rear tail lights and thought what is that? Well in 2014 they fixed it...

31B · 07-19-2014, 07:40 PM

Was not a fan from all the pictures I saw. But when I actually saw it in person I really liked it.

Muscle Car Memories · 07-19-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 31B

Was not a fan from all the pictures I saw. But when I actually saw it in person I really liked it.

A moderator and me had a little chat about this thread. I wasnt liking what was said about my 2014 SS and I should not have said anything about anyone's V6, it was wrong and I apologize. I will not be responding to anyone more comments about my 2014 Camaro.

Q'smuscle · 07-19-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

A moderator and me had a little chat about this thread. I wasnt liking what was said about my 2014 SS and I should not have said anything about anyone's V6, it was wrong and I apologize. I will not be responding to anyone more comments about my 2014 Camaro.

Hey, it's all good I could tell that you had good intentions and is a person we need in the Camaro community! Trust me ,I have gotten suspended because of my passion for the Camaros and defending mine! So we get it!

Kendall421 · 07-20-2014, 10:33 AM

I almost bought a 12, held off to see the 14 as I heard there was a refresh coming. I was at the GM tech center one day in early 13 and saw a new 14 they had just set out on display and the front grabbed me. Then I went to the rear and my first reactions was "Oh hell no!" I hated the tail lights at first. The started learning the similarity to so many previous generations of Camaro and where the inspiration came from. They slowly grew on me and I now love my 14 1LE.

If you look at it the front of the gen 5 is supposed to resemble a gen 1. However, Gen 1 cars never had 4 individual lamps, they all had a bar tail light. The 4 individuals were on early Gen 2 Camaro's. So now I feel my 2014 more closely gets it's look from the gen 1. Also, the way the bars wrap around onto the rear quarter is similar to my 82 Z28.

I still like the 4 light look of the 10-13...but now prefer the bars. Just my opinion.

wayne watson · 07-20-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendall421

I almost bought a 12, held off to see the 14 as I heard there was a refresh coming. I was at the GM tech center one day in early 13 and saw a new 14 they had just set out on display and the front grabbed me. Then I went to the rear and my first reactions was "Oh hell no!" I hated the tail lights at first. The started learning the similarity to so many previous generations of Camaro and where the inspiration came from. They slowly grew on me and I now love my 14 1LE.

If you look at it the front of the gen 5 is supposed to resemble a gen 1. However, Gen 1 cars never had 4 individual lamps, they all had a bar tail light. The 4 individuals were on early Gen 2 Camaro's. So now I feel my 2014 more closely gets it's look from the gen 1. Also, the way the bars wrap around onto the rear quarter is similar to my 82 Z28.

I still like the 4 light look of the 10-13...but now prefer the bars. Just my opinion.

so now there are 3 of us that see it

wayne watson · 07-20-2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

A moderator and me had a little chat about this thread. I wasnt liking what was said about my 2014 SS and I should not have said anything about anyone's V6, it was wrong and I apologize. I will not be responding to anyone more comments about my 2014 Camaro.

zoe likes it huh? what else matters

Cldgin2 · 07-20-2014, 03:01 PM

Loved the refresh of the 2014 so much I traded in my '06 Vette , Nuff said

Cam2011 · 07-20-2014, 05:46 PM

I'm sticking with my 2011 until I see what the 6th gen is all about. Sorry, but I really dislike what they did to the 14/15 Camaro.

More-Gas · 07-20-2014, 08:28 PM

like the 2014 here... the NPP exhaust makes it fun

homewrecker · 07-20-2014, 10:27 PM

I like the 2014 too. I usually buy a brand new car every few years because I have a long commute. And I want something dependable on the road. I always loved camaro's but never had one. Then the camaro came back in 2009, loved it right away, but the timing was never right. Then this year I needed a new car and I saw the refresh... Loved it! And since I have a Z06 and a BMW M already it was hard to convince my significant other that I needed a ZL1 too

. So I got the LT/RS, all the looks with less expense, and the best thing about the camaro, either v6 or 8, it's affordable to all! but I do know one model we can all agree upon... One day when I go to the dealership to change my oil, I may just trade in my LT for this bad boy. I will not be tempted... I will not be tempted.

(Couldn't resist adding my 14, how can you not like that innocent face)

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07-19-2014, 04:34 PM	#155
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Nope, still prefer the original.

07-19-2014, 04:57 PM	#156
RedHotRuby Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 139	I owned a 71' Nova and 69' Camaro SS among a slew of older muscles cars. That's why these lights make me smile every time I see them. It reminds me of all those old cars taillights. I didn't get an SS this time but my next car will be a step up and I hope they continue the retro look until then. These lights definitely remind me of the 69' Camaro SS, even an early 70's Dodge Dart's taillights look like that. Times when a couple of 6 packs, 2 friends and you could rebuild the whole car in one weekend, no computers needed. It's why I'm a fan of these lights. But if you're not in your 40's you might not care. lol I find it a fitting tribute to all those that constantly bought and owned Chevy's back in the day.

07-19-2014, 07:31 PM	#158
DaveC Drives: 2016 LT1 Red Hot Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NY Posts: 25	When the gen 5 camaro came out to me there was no doubt it had styling cues from late 60's models.... Then I saw the rear tail lights and thought what is that? Well in 2014 they fixed it...

07-19-2014, 07:40 PM	#159
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 659	Was not a fan from all the pictures I saw. But when I actually saw it in person I really liked it.

07-20-2014, 10:33 AM	#162
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	I almost bought a 12, held off to see the 14 as I heard there was a refresh coming. I was at the GM tech center one day in early 13 and saw a new 14 they had just set out on display and the front grabbed me. Then I went to the rear and my first reactions was "Oh hell no!" I hated the tail lights at first. The started learning the similarity to so many previous generations of Camaro and where the inspiration came from. They slowly grew on me and I now love my 14 1LE. If you look at it the front of the gen 5 is supposed to resemble a gen 1. However, Gen 1 cars never had 4 individual lamps, they all had a bar tail light. The 4 individuals were on early Gen 2 Camaro's. So now I feel my 2014 more closely gets it's look from the gen 1. Also, the way the bars wrap around onto the rear quarter is similar to my 82 Z28. I still like the 4 light look of the 10-13...but now prefer the bars. Just my opinion.

07-20-2014, 03:01 PM	#165
Cldgin2 Drives: 2017 1LE SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 621	Loved the refresh of the 2014 so much I traded in my '06 Vette , Nuff said

07-20-2014, 05:46 PM	#166
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I'm sticking with my 2011 until I see what the 6th gen is all about. Sorry, but I really dislike what they did to the 14/15 Camaro.

07-20-2014, 08:28 PM	#167
More-Gas Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S.A Posts: 28	like the 2014 here... the NPP exhaust makes it fun

07-20-2014, 10:27 PM	#168
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	I like the 2014 too. I usually buy a brand new car every few years because I have a long commute. And I want something dependable on the road. I always loved camaro's but never had one. Then the camaro came back in 2009, loved it right away, but the timing was never right. Then this year I needed a new car and I saw the refresh... Loved it! And since I have a Z06 and a BMW M already it was hard to convince my significant other that I needed a ZL1 too . So I got the LT/RS, all the looks with less expense, and the best thing about the camaro, either v6 or 8, it's affordable to all! but I do know one model we can all agree upon... One day when I go to the dealership to change my oil, I may just trade in my LT for this bad boy. I will not be tempted... I will not be tempted. (Couldn't resist adding my 14, how can you not like that innocent face)