My thoughts of the 2014 Camaro and the Z/28...... - Page 21 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Crand · 04-01-2013, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess X

So Chevy gave the Camaro something new for the Mustangs to look at.)

The should take that smart-ass computer in the dash and use the reverse camera to automatically post videos to YouTube through OnStar. That way Mustang owners have a permanent record of how their car looks while being passed!

HashimAzzouz · 04-01-2013, 04:38 AM

Can't wait Thank God I'm a Camaro fan... I owned a 1998 camaro V6, and I drive a 2011 2SS/RS. I luv every moment i spent in my 98 V6 and luve everything about my '11 2SS

Thank you GM

Bad@ssCamaro · 04-01-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess X

About the taillights...

I know why they got changed. Here's the REAL story....

Mustang owners were bitching that the scenery never changed. So Chevy gave the Camaro something new for the Mustangs to look at.

Maybe you'd get a better poll result from the Mustang forums about the taillights. They're the ones going to be looking at them most of the time anyway. hahaha. (Sorry my pony car rival brethren, I just HAD to do it. Nothing personal, it's all in fun.)

That's some funny shit right there!

monstertodd · 04-01-2013, 06:14 AM

You STILL need to offer a beautiful medium blue without attaching it to a limited run appearance package that looks ridiculous. And no matter how many times you say it, I'm not going to take "well blue doesn't sell well" or "we can't tool the factory paint booth for that many colors" for an answer. Lack of medium blue = unacceptable.

Z/28: Ok cool, so you made an incredible performing Camaro with lots of expensive options and while you were at it, you made it totally impractical to drive on the street. Awesome. Great GM, that's just what I wanted.

Otherwise, great job on the improvements you've made on the 2014's. I for one actually really like the new rear end. We'll see what the color palette looks like for the 2014's. Oh, and I also happen to really like the original steering wheel, and always have.

JWR046 · 04-01-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JWR046

There are some good discussions going on and a lot of good posts. I appreciate all the great work that had been done on the camaro. Everyone has an opinion on what they like or do not like but I think the progression of the the 5th gen camaro has been stellar. The chassis and drive train improvements have been great and proven on every track. Yeah people complain the car is too heavy etc but it is pretty impressive the tuning the Chevy team could get out of this platform. I look forward to what is left in development on this platform and the surprises of the 6th generation. I am looking forward to seeing the cars in person at the NYC autoshow. Thanks for the hard work!!

The more I see of the front and back updates the more I like it. The front definitely has a more aggressive look. I also agree with the changes that differentiate the different models. Also like the Z/28 on the fenders instead of camaro.

People have commented on when the 1993 z/28 came out. I still have my '95 and still enjoy it.(a little down in power from my ZL1

. It is pretty amazing that when I bought that car it was one of the best performing cars with 275 HP. Now look at where we are with the 6 cyl over 300 HP and a new z/28 with at least 500. Good Times!

*mlee* · 04-01-2013, 06:59 AM

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Z/28: Ok cool, so you made an incredible performing Camaro with lots of expensive options and while you were at it, you made it totally impractical to drive on the street. Awesome. Great GM, that's just what I wanted.

Not directed totally at you...

But for the life of me I don't understand comments like these. Sounds like all some care about is just having the Z/28 logo on their car. What's wrong w/ the ZL1? Doesn't it fit the bill for a streetable track car? Would it be acceptable to swap logos and put Z/28 on the 1LE or ZL1?

To me, GM has covered just about all bases with this lineup. I really think the underlying issue for some is the anticipated price. They wanted the car so bad and now it's out of reach, when in fact it's everything the majority of us were asking for.

Forty5th · 04-01-2013, 07:11 AM

^ Agree. There will be many who are disappointed due to the price & attainability factor. It's a well equipt race ready car targeted for the few who will utilize it for its intended use, or for those who can afford it no matter what it's used for.

Some will complain because they want this new Z/28 on a base SS budget... kinda like fine Dom Perignon champagne on a Schlitz beer budget so to speak.

Crim · 04-01-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Forty5th

^ Agree. There will be many who are disappointed due to the price & attainability factor. It's a well equipt race ready car targeted for the few who will utilize it for its intended use, or for those who can afford it no matter what it's used for.

^^ X2 Agree..

Supercamaro64 · 04-01-2013, 07:27 AM

Thank you for taking the time to write all that for us. Just read all of it, now im up to speed!

I very much enjoy the new Z/28. I watched the live unveiling of the car, and i was a little confused. They said that it would only have one speaker (for the 'ding ding' sound), but they werent very clear on whether it would have a radio or not? I understand that this car will be "stripped down", but i was just curious. Anyways, i love the new styling cues on the car. I loved how the first 4 years of the 5th gen looked, and i love how the new ones look!! Thanks for making an awesome car!!

snizzle · 04-01-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Not directed totally at you...

But for the life of me I don't understand comments like these. Sounds like all some care about is just having the Z/28 logo on their car. What's wrong w/ the ZL1? Doesn't it fit the bill for a streetable track car? Would it be acceptable to swap logos and put Z/28 on the 1LE or ZL1?

To me, GM has covered just about all bases with this lineup. I really think the underlying issue for some is the anticipated price. They wanted the car so bad and now it's out of reach, when in fact it's everything the majority of us were asking for.

100% on this side. I don't see the issue either. GM has diversified the lineup.

This guy wants a livable track car with most everything standard on the base. That's the ZL1.

motorhead · 04-01-2013, 07:58 AM

What ticks me off the most about this new Camaro is the lack of factory installed curb feelers. That would have been sweet. I also think a female pit crew should at least be an option for the Z/28.

monstertodd · 04-01-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Not directed totally at you...

But for the life of me I don't understand comments like these. Sounds like all some care about is just having the Z/28 logo on their car. What's wrong w/ the ZL1? Doesn't it fit the bill for a streetable track car? Would it be acceptable to swap logos and put Z/28 on the 1LE or ZL1?

To me, GM has covered just about all bases with this lineup. I really think the underlying issue for some is the anticipated price. They wanted the car so bad and now it's out of reach, when in fact it's everything the majority of us were asking for.

I'm not saying the Z/28 isn't an absolutely wonderful marvel of a car.....because it most certainly is. I'm just saying.......not paying that much for a car that doesn't have modern amenities. Do I want a Camaro with an LS7 in it? Hell yeah I do. Do I want an LS7 Camaro with all that other stuff, and no amenities? Nah....not really. Not for me. I totally get the intent of the car, I really do, I mean, I'm not a total idiot. I totally understand WHY the Z/28 is what it is. Sorry, it's just not for me. And not because I can't afford it. But because frankly that's too much car to drive around town practically. And I'm the kind of guy that likes to drive his Camaro every day if possible, not just on the weekends, or the occasional track day. BUT, I want a Camaro with an LS7 in it. I'm bummed that there isn't a medium blue, and that I can't get an LS7 in my Camaro.

Otherwise........I'm happy! Don't hate on me because I'm not onboard with the Z28 brigade blaring trumpets and shouting "all hail the Z28".

Angrybird 12 · 04-01-2013, 08:34 AM

Time to move on...

cheyboyjr · 04-01-2013, 09:16 AM

I'd like to thank the gentlemen for his points of clarification. I love the 2014 Camaro and believe it will continue its stronghold in the pony car segment. I too am shocked by the vulgarity expressed by members of this forum community regarding their dislike for the 2014 Camaro. You simply can't please everyone.

04-01-2013, 07:27 AM	#289
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	Thank you for taking the time to write all that for us. Just read all of it, now im up to speed! I very much enjoy the new Z/28. I watched the live unveiling of the car, and i was a little confused. They said that it would only have one speaker (for the 'ding ding' sound), but they werent very clear on whether it would have a radio or not? I understand that this car will be "stripped down", but i was just curious. Anyways, i love the new styling cues on the car. I loved how the first 4 years of the 5th gen looked, and i love how the new ones look!! Thanks for making an awesome car!! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

04-01-2013, 07:58 AM	#291
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	What ticks me off the most about this new Camaro is the lack of factory installed curb feelers. That would have been sweet. I also think a female pit crew should at least be an option for the Z/28. Last edited by motorhead; 12-09-2015 at 08:10 PM.

04-01-2013, 08:34 AM	#293
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Time to move on... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word! Last edited by Angrybird 12; 04-01-2013 at 09:01 AM.

04-01-2013, 04:38 AM	#282
HashimAzzouz Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM ~ 2009 Traverse LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Posts: 514 View My Garage	Can't wait Thank God I'm a Camaro fan... I owned a 1998 camaro V6, and I drive a 2011 2SS/RS. I luv every moment i spent in my 98 V6 and luve everything about my '11 2SS Thank you GM

04-01-2013, 06:14 AM	#284
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	You STILL need to offer a beautiful medium blue without attaching it to a limited run appearance package that looks ridiculous. And no matter how many times you say it, I'm not going to take "well blue doesn't sell well" or "we can't tool the factory paint booth for that many colors" for an answer. Lack of medium blue = unacceptable. Z/28: Ok cool, so you made an incredible performing Camaro with lots of expensive options and while you were at it, you made it totally impractical to drive on the street. Awesome. Great GM, that's just what I wanted. Otherwise, great job on the improvements you've made on the 2014's. I for one actually really like the new rear end. We'll see what the color palette looks like for the 2014's. Oh, and I also happen to really like the original steering wheel, and always have.

04-01-2013, 07:11 AM	#287
Forty5th Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 542	^ Agree. There will be many who are disappointed due to the price & attainability factor. It's a well equipt race ready car targeted for the few who will utilize it for its intended use, or for those who can afford it no matter what it's used for. Some will complain because they want this new Z/28 on a base SS budget... kinda like fine Dom Perignon champagne on a Schlitz beer budget so to speak.

04-01-2013, 09:16 AM	#294
cheyboyjr Drives: 2000 Chevy S-10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 70	I'd like to thank the gentlemen for his points of clarification. I love the 2014 Camaro and believe it will continue its stronghold in the pony car segment. I too am shocked by the vulgarity expressed by members of this forum community regarding their dislike for the 2014 Camaro. You simply can't please everyone.