[treefrog1112]

I own a 06 Civic SI coupe. It's paid off and I'm in the market to upgrade. I've always owned imports in the past, but the new Camaro really impresses me. I'm the kinda person who wants a car to not go unnoticed. And i have the need for speed.

I've looked at 2010 camaro 2ss/rt's they go around here for $29900 with very low miles. my civic is worth 14k trade. I know the camaro will blow my civic's barn doors off. I ran a 14.75 1/4 mile at the track.

Other car's i've looked at are the Lancer EVO X, and BMW 135i. I'm 30 years old now and need an "adult" car so that lancer is prob out. the 135i is expensive, and i think it's maintenance will knock my socks off.

I've done lots of research on this forum, and found that with snow tires the camaro should get the job done. I run snow's on the civic because it is so light (2800 lbs)

I think I'm correct that the Camaro is faster than the 135i, EVO X, and mustang GT in the 1/4 mile. In fact i believe for 29k for a 2010 its the fastest car i can get. that's why I'm so interested.

I don't know the first thing about American cars, i've owned a 99 Eclipse GSX, and a 96 honda accord coupe. But i always like the IROC-Z camaros. How's the maintenance on the camaro? i need something that's going to be decently economical and practical. I drive 5k miles a year, my civic has 29k miles in 6.5 years. so i'm not worried about gas mileage etc.

One thing i hate about my civic SI is the lack of torque. it has 139 @ 6,200. this SUCKS. that car is decently quick, but it doesn't "feel" like it on the but dyno if you know what i mean.

anyone have any opinions on the camaro vs the 135i, mustang gt, or EVO X? Will the torque difference blow my mind from the SS from my Si? anyone have any experience coming from a sport compact like mine to the camaro SS??