[drdivo]

Took my 'Maro in for its first oil change on Friday. The dealer had two Chevrolet SS on hand; one red and one black. I asked them if I could drive the red one while my car was in the lube shop.

It was a cold (by Houston standards) and wet day. For a region that has more annual rainfall than Seattle, it's astonishing how badly people drive when there's a hint of dampness.

Anyway.

When I got myself situated in the driver's seat, I noticed right away how much visibility there is. Steering wheel feels great. Driving position is, of course, far more upright.

Terrific acceleration and response. Handling is balanced and easy. Awesome brakes.

But..

$46K and no Homelink?

The new Driver Information Center (which is, I think, also in the 2014 Camaro) is pretty, but much slower. The full color HUD is also pretty, but again - much slower. Some distortion in the HUD display, which is weird.

I love the accident avoidance technology. Wish my '13 2LT RS had it. The Bose Centerpoint stereo is VERY nice.

Still, I hadn't driven off of the dealer's lot with it when I was completely sure that I had made the right choice buying my Camaro.

It's an awesome car. It's doubly awesome that it's a Chevrolet. It bodes very well for future Chevrolets, including the new Camaro. But, it's not a car that I'd buy now that I've driven it.