2010 camaro V6 waste of money
11-12-2009, 08:47 PM
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Not all that enamored with the new Camaro period! I think they missed the mark on styling, Their attempt to have retro styling hints just didn't make it. Profile,,OK,,front and rear view
! IMO the Mustang did much better in modernizing the retro look!! To each their own,,not gonna knock them,,just wouldn't really want one. NOW,,if I won a 427SS,,I COULD grow to love it
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! IMO the Mustang did much better in modernizing the retro look!! To each their own,,not gonna knock them,,just wouldn't really want one. NOW,,if I won a 427SS,,I COULD grow to love it!!
I read somewhere that the three stylist who designed the 'New' Camaro were all foreign students. So I assume that John Cafaro, Jerry Palmer and Chuck Jordan have all retired or moved on. They were the designers of the C-5, so all new designs come from a new 'Transformers' movie geeks mindset . . . and it shows. The dodge Challenger in my opinion a 100% better looking. the dodge sits right up and looks you in the eyes. Better lines as well. 
11-12-2009, 08:53 PM
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The car itself I like... However the markup on the car from dealers is just brain-numbing. Dealers are asking $10k over MSRP. Sorry but I will just never see a Camaro as a $40k+ car. I've sat in one and yes trying to see behind you is terrible. The only styling point I don't like is the rear of the car. I think they shouldn't have made the C-pillar extend so far. The original looked to have a bigger notchback and I liked that. Plus the square lights I liked.
For a Camaro, I'd rather build an actual 69 then buy a new one. Hell you can get the originals for FAR cheaper and do all the customization you want.
-Alex
For a Camaro, I'd rather build an actual 69 then buy a new one. Hell you can get the originals for FAR cheaper and do all the customization you want.
-Alex
11-14-2009, 10:05 AM
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I will pass...very disappointing.Could have at least built the car in the US buy US workers!.Thats not retro to me.Now i hear they are going to doing impala and malibu too. 
11-14-2009, 11:15 AM
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11-14-2009, 11:16 AM
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The Jay Leno one is getting 425HP out of the V6 so I wouldn't exactly call it a waste of money for those that want to tinker... Or for those that simply want an everyday driver...
I personally won't invest in one when I can get brand new '67 or '69 steel from Dynacorn and build a brand new true retro version
but that is just me...
I personally won't invest in one when I can get brand new '67 or '69 steel from Dynacorn and build a brand new true retro version
but that is just me...
11-15-2009, 02:39 AM
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12-02-2009, 01:06 AM
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Exterior looks great but who designed the dash ? Where's the Nav option ? Why does it weigh so much ? As awesome as the Caddy DI V6 is that's a lot of weight to move. At least we all have choices.. Mustang, Camaro, or Challenger. Let's enjoy while we can.
12-04-2009, 08:17 PM
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The SS looks OK in bright red but that's because I can't see past the bright red. The Challenger looks great and has better visibility but then it's not a real Pony car either. I do prefer the Challenger and may actually purchase one just for the heck of it.
