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diver88 · 11-13-2011, 04:40 PM

long way to get here but I'll try to make it short...as I can.

I planned for two years to absolutely buy a 2010-11 Camaro, when I went in to drive (ready to buy) one the salesman put me in a V6 car with the RS pkg and sunroof to test drive. (I wasn't sure but I planned on the SS/RS)

only driving a C1500 or Avalanche for 20+ years I'm sure caused this but...

my impressions after test driving a 2011 was that it was super stiff but handled very well, the V6 RS I drove ran well but sounded like a 4cyl , and the only view I had out of the windshield was that of the back edge of the hood and the HUD... the sunroof even seemed to be in the backseat. I told the salesman that the car was either way too serious for me or I was just getting to old for this kind of car. I went in ready to order or locate one more Camaro and left totally deflated and feeling very old.

a year later I'm wondering....

I may not have given the Gen5 a fair chance, getting out of an Avalanche and being surprised with how the Camaro felt.

I did buy a new car that I thought was more comfortable and just seemed "less serious" and more fun with better driver visibility. I love it, it's great but it's not a Camaro and some of the issues I blamed on the Camaro this car has too but I didn't realize it then, this was the second car I drove and I'm thinking I should have given the 5th Gen another test drive before I jumped.

I've owned 5 Camaros over the years, two 1stGen, two 2cdGen, and one 3rdGen and it feels kinda weird owning something other than a Camaro so I guess I need to give the car a second chance and see if I judged too quickly or harshly and learning from current owners the good and not as good points behind 5thGen ownership before I go any further.

thanks,

Terry

Overflow · 11-13-2011, 06:20 PM

Welcome!

AutoAgenda · 11-13-2011, 08:51 PM

Welcome!

You do absolutely need to give it another chance. Drive the V8, see how it compares. Go to a large dealership and see if you can test drive the Camaro with the options that most interest you.

The Stig · 11-13-2011, 08:51 PM

welcome to camaro5

Sir Nuke · 11-13-2011, 11:49 PM

diver88, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Rangore · 11-14-2011, 12:04 AM

Welcome... I love my Camaro, and as you will/have seen many if not all do too. It's a great car!!

panther2469 · 11-14-2011, 02:38 AM

welcome

Sterling · 11-14-2011, 02:44 AM

It's a huge change coming from a truck... give it another chance. And Welcome!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 11-23-2011, 09:39 AM

Welcome!!

2010 SSRS · 01-16-2012, 10:51 PM

welcome

MikeC5 · 01-19-2012, 01:59 PM

Welcome

PAUL SS · 01-19-2012, 03:22 PM

Welcome to Camaro5. Good decision to come here to learn. Give it another chance, try for an extended test drive in a Camaro that is close to what you want.

11-13-2011, 04:40 PM	#1
diver88 Drives: 2011 Ford, 67Camaro SS350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 6	joined to learn and decide long way to get here but I'll try to make it short...as I can. I planned for two years to absolutely buy a 2010-11 Camaro, when I went in to drive (ready to buy) one the salesman put me in a V6 car with the RS pkg and sunroof to test drive. (I wasn't sure but I planned on the SS/RS) only driving a C1500 or Avalanche for 20+ years I'm sure caused this but... my impressions after test driving a 2011 was that it was super stiff but handled very well, the V6 RS I drove ran well but sounded like a 4cyl , and the only view I had out of the windshield was that of the back edge of the hood and the HUD... the sunroof even seemed to be in the backseat. I told the salesman that the car was either way too serious for me or I was just getting to old for this kind of car. I went in ready to order or locate one more Camaro and left totally deflated and feeling very old. a year later I'm wondering.... I may not have given the Gen5 a fair chance, getting out of an Avalanche and being surprised with how the Camaro felt. I did buy a new car that I thought was more comfortable and just seemed "less serious" and more fun with better driver visibility. I love it, it's great but it's not a Camaro and some of the issues I blamed on the Camaro this car has too but I didn't realize it then, this was the second car I drove and I'm thinking I should have given the 5th Gen another test drive before I jumped. I've owned 5 Camaros over the years, two 1stGen, two 2cdGen, and one 3rdGen and it feels kinda weird owning something other than a Camaro so I guess I need to give the car a second chance and see if I judged too quickly or harshly and learning from current owners the good and not as good points behind 5thGen ownership before I go any further. thanks, Terry

11-13-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	welcome to camaro5 __________________

11-13-2011, 11:49 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,762 View My Garage	diver88, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

11-14-2011, 12:04 AM	#6
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Welcome... I love my Camaro, and as you will/have seen many if not all do too. It's a great car!! __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

11-14-2011, 02:38 AM	#7
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	welcome __________________

11-13-2011, 06:20 PM	#2
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Welcome!

11-13-2011, 08:51 PM	#3
AutoAgenda Drives: 69 Camaro, 02 Escalade, 67 Eleanor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 5,140	Welcome! You do absolutely need to give it another chance. Drive the V8, see how it compares. Go to a large dealership and see if you can test drive the Camaro with the options that most interest you.

11-14-2011, 02:44 AM	#8
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	It's a huge change coming from a truck... give it another chance. And Welcome! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

11-23-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Welcome!!

01-16-2012, 10:51 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-19-2012, 01:59 PM	#11
MikeC5 Nomad Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St.Petersburg FL Posts: 590 View My Garage	Welcome __________________ Nomad = No club affiliation at this time 2011 IOM 2SS/RS

01-19-2012, 03:22 PM	#12
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Welcome to Camaro5. Good decision to come here to learn. Give it another chance, try for an extended test drive in a Camaro that is close to what you want. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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