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09-30-2023, 04:50 AM
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Drives: 2012 VR GFX SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Orlando, Fl
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Why do you still own a GEN5?
I have owned a Gen5 from 2015 and recently moved from a 2Lt to SS. I make a pretty good salary and had a lot of options to choose from. I drove a number of cars such as CTSV, Gen6, Mercedes SL, Corvette. I also considered something from the late 60's early 70's. but I kept coming back to the Gen5.
While I was driving yesterday feeling good about my decision, I was thinking about this. For me, this car does a fantastic job of pulling together the older analog muscle car era with enough (but not too much) newer technology. its highly reliable and still looks great. I've owned a lot of cars over the years but I can't say I have enjoyed any as much as this one (although I do miss my 05 GX470) So, what does it for you, and how many times a week do you go out just to take a peek at it? 
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09-30-2023, 05:55 AM
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waiting at the tree
Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Niagara Falls
Posts: 3,143
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The Gen 6 interior is too tight and feels cramped.
They tried to appeal to the smaller lighter faster crowd and that is not where the sales were. The Dodge boys got a lot more business after 2016 and became the #1 seller with a car that was virtually unchanged on the exterior since 2008. When the 5th Gen Camaro came out all the pro athletes were buying them everybody from basketball players to football offensive linemen because they could fit comfortably.
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09-30-2023, 06:11 AM
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          Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: central florida
Posts: 4,915
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a very comfortable car that reminds me of my 1966 tempest hot rod but way more civilized.
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09-30-2023, 06:39 AM
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Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Louisville, KY
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It just makes me smile, sitting still or hammering the shit out of it... either way, I enjoy it.
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09-30-2023, 06:53 AM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Mesa, Az
Posts: 2,234
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After rattling around in well worn 30+ year old vehicles I decided it was finally time to treat myself to a new vehicle for the first time in my life. The criteria was simple: two door and rear wheel drive. Reasonable fuel consumption. Under $30K. Never been a Ford or Mopar guy and never interested in (or had the budget for) BMWs, Mercedes etc. My Dad was always a GM guy, mostly Chevrolets so the choice was obvious. Concerned that the 6th Gen would evolve into something a bit too techy I grabbed a new 5th Gen in the final year of production. So glad I did. I liked my 2LS so much that when the desire for a bit more power needed to be satisfied I grabbed my ultra low mile Z/28 to add to the already full garage. No regrets! I know there are plenty of "new, but not necessarily improved" machines currently available nothing today grabs me like the "5". While I am a bit biased I do think the 5th Gen Camaro with all of its variations is one of the best if not THE best working-man performance vehicles ever created. Thanks Ed Welburn, Al Oppenheiser and crew! 
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2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.
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09-30-2023, 07:25 AM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: IL
Posts: 1,604
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Also, I've spent too much money to where I'll be super upside down. I still have my C6Z, but that serves a different purpose. I find myself driving my Camaro more bc it turns heads and I love the BOV sound. I would consider a charger hellcat, but the way car prices are now it's ridiculous.
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09-30-2023, 07:54 AM
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I agree with the previous mentions that the Gen 6 is too tight. I get why they did it and I also get why it bit them in the arse...
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09-30-2023, 08:08 AM
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Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: WI.
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I ordered a 13 new and still have it. Before I ordered I went to a new manufacturer car show with an open mind and looked at many sport car choices but kept going back to the camaro to look at it again.
About 3 years in to owning it I was getting bored with it. It was either start modding it or trade it. 8 years later and still playing with mods. My car went from boring, to a hobby, to too much into it to get out of it, to man its just how I want it and will not get rid of it. I still catch myself looking back when I walk away sometimes. |
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09-30-2023, 08:26 AM
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 Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: US
Posts: 346
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Because I can't buy a new 68 Camaro
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09-30-2023, 09:15 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Cheboygan, Michigan
Posts: 660
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09-30-2023, 12:05 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Southern Nevada
Posts: 2,128
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It's fun, fast and reliable. What's not to like?
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09-30-2023, 12:36 PM
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Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Albany, Ga.
Posts: 3,398
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Still have mine from 2010
2LT RS inferno orange with gfx
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09-30-2023, 12:47 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Olmsted AFB
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Because it’s my toy and I love it to death. Makes just over 800 at the rear wheels and if things go as planned next year should see it over 1200 at the wheels.
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09-30-2023, 01:37 PM
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Drives: 2012 VR GFX SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Orlando, Fl
Posts: 94
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