The things I liked in those loaner cars, that my Camaro does not have.

[NJScorpio]

First things first....

• Many of the things mentioned below are features available on other Camaro models. 2LS doesn't have many bells and whistles (which I'm cool with).
• The loaner cars were often more expensive vehicles.
• These are just features I liked, I'm not complaining.
• At the end of it all, I'm happier to be driving my 2LS Camaro again than any of these loaners.

The loaners I've driven in the past 3 months (forgive the omission of specific model trim). All models are 2015.

• Mazda 3
• Chevy Suburban LTZ
• Subaru Outback
• Subaru Forester
• Chevy Volt

Now, the features I enjoyed that my 2LS does not have:

• Moon roof. The Forester had a particularly large one, though it added little for those in the front row compared to regular sized ones.
• Music over Bluetooth. Some handled this better than others, but generally it was a fun and useful feature.
• Ground clearance/AWD. Instead of juking around patches of flooding, I just plowed forward. This was especially fun in the Subarus.
• Backup cameras.
• 4 doors. It made it much easier to take my mother and grandmother out to dinner.
• Visibility. I knew what I was getting into with the Camaro, but the Forester is like the antithesis. Giant glass all around.
• XM. I had fun with it, but wouldn't pay for it.
• Electric torque (Volt). I can see how something like a Tesla can be lots of fun.
• V8 rumble (Suburban). More fun than the electric torque.
• HID headlights.

Things I don't have, but really did nothing for me:

• Lane warning/Collision warning/etc.
• Color screen dash displays. Especially the Volt. Not really conducive to quick glances for info.
• Heated seats/automatic climate control.
• Push button start.

Of course there are many things I love about my Camaro, and even though there are things I enjoyed about the loaner cars doesn't mean I have an issue about those features not being in my car. Because as I said, I'd rather have my Camaro

[skipinminn]

I'd kill for a CD player. I can't figure out all this BLUETOOTH CRAP :( And I won't pay for Radio XM.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

I'd kill for a CD player. I can't figure out all this BLUETOOTH CRAP :( And I won't pay for Radio XM.

Hahaha..... Yea, I had took my 13 v6 back when I first purchased it because I didn't know that there wasn't a CD player! So they hooked one up and put it in my glove compartment for me ! But the base from the car wasn't there when I used the CD player! And now that I bought my 11, I barely use the CD player . Because I have alot of songs that aren't on CDs that's on my Phone now , so I used Bluetooth! But you do get better sound quality from CD's than you do from most Songs through Bluetooth!

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by NJScorpio

First things first....

• Many of the things mentioned below are features available on other Camaro models. 2LS doesn't have many bells and whistles (which I'm cool with).
• The loaner cars were often more expensive vehicles.
• These are just features I liked, I'm not complaining.
• At the end of it all, I'm happier to be driving my 2LS Camaro again than any of these loaners.

The loaners I've driven in the past 3 months (forgive the omission of specific model trim). All models are 2015.

• Mazda 3
• Chevy Suburban LTZ
• Subaru Outback
• Subaru Forester
• Chevy Volt

Now, the features I enjoyed that my 2LS does not have:

• Moon roof. The Forester had a particularly large one, though it added little for those in the front row compared to regular sized ones.
• Music over Bluetooth. Some handled this better than others, but generally it was a fun and useful feature.
• Ground clearance/AWD. Instead of juking around patches of flooding, I just plowed forward. This was especially fun in the Subarus.
• Backup cameras.
• 4 doors. It made it much easier to take my mother and grandmother out to dinner.
• Visibility. I knew what I was getting into with the Camaro, but the Forester is like the antithesis. Giant glass all around.
• XM. I had fun with it, but wouldn't pay for it.
• Electric torque (Volt). I can see how something like a Tesla can be lots of fun.
• V8 rumble (Suburban). More fun than the electric torque.
• HID headlights.

Things I don't have, but really did nothing for me:

• Lane warning/Collision warning/etc.
• Color screen dash displays. Especially the Volt. Not really conducive to quick glances for info.
• Heated seats/automatic climate control.
• Push button start.

Of course there are many things I love about my Camaro, and even though there are things I enjoyed about the loaner cars doesn't mean I have an issue about those features not being in my car. Because as I said, I'd rather have my Camaro

Sounds like the Camaro upper trim level would've been better for you!

[TheSmokingSuns]

You should have gone with a 2LT model. So worth it for the added features

[Agent 31]

Bluetooth + Spotify = no need for a cd player... ever.

[Manbearpig]

2LT. All you need.

[marcvilla]

I agree with the other guys, my 2LTRS has all those features, well except for AWD and that V8 growl : ( , My Camaro is in the shop and I drove around on a brand new Silverado for a loaner, I grew up with trucks in the family I LOVED that truck, I've always been a Chevy truck guy and they do not disappoint, they almost got me to trade in my Camaro for it, almost hahahaha

[dklowrider]

I'm trying to picture a Camaro 4 dr. with suv ground clearance. Only thing I come up with is the '84 Caprice with 33's that I saw in the city the other day.

[Evergreen6]

I agree with you on a few levels.

1. If GM offered HID or LED headlamps as a stand-alone option, I would have gladly paid for it.

2. Bluetooth streaming audio is something I think should have been included on the basic radio.

I also love me some heated seats. Heat on sore muscles feels really good.

[NJScorpio]

When I was shopping for a Camaro, what took priority was a combination of low mileage, CPO warranty & low price.

When I found my 2012 2LS (Black) there was a red 2LT RS. The additional features were appealing, and it was marginally more expensive, but it had 30k+ miles as opposed to 10K. At the time I figured I liked the halogen lights because they looked more retro...but I do wish I had more illumination at night...and I didn't realize that a model could have phone Bluetooth but not music Bluetooth. Other than that, I'm happy about my choice between the two.

[NJScorpio]

Originally Posted by Evergreen6

2. Bluetooth streaming audio is something I think should have been included on the basic radio.

It feels like a feature that was "turned off" in order to charge more to include it. I know I can buy the module separately to upgrade, so I can also play music off of a USB stick...but I hear you need to go to a dealer to flash new software. I don't want to deal with them.

[NJScorpio]

Originally Posted by Comrando

When you are driving a loaner/rental you don't need ground clearance or 4WD to plow through puddles

How many neutral drops did you do?

Very true!

I didn't want to trash the cars too bad, considering they had my car lol.

What I did do was really push that Volt as hard as I think anyone could. 31mpg!