Looking for Owner opinions on the 2010 Camaro (convertible, camper, tires)
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Insurnace will not matter much on the V6 or V8..Most companies rate the car itself more than the engine. My insurnace agent told me when I was 19, it would have only made a $15-$20 differenace a month.
No opinion on the new one, but I've had a '95 V6 and '99 SS. I'd get a base model V8..not for the burnouts, but it is a heavy car..you'll apprecaite the little extra hp on ramps & hwy passing. Just my 2 cents.
Couldn't argue with that. The car looks like a 2nd Gen Camaro met a Stingray rear. It also looks like that GM realized that the 4th Gen wasn't exactly easy to see out of...and made it worse. That aside...
more like a XLR Caddy met a Chrystler 300
also, the 4th gen is very easy to see out of. it has what amounts to a "bubble cockpit."
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2. I doubt a v6 Camaro loses its value in regards to % resale any noticeably worse than a v8 once all the idiot seller markups are taken out of the equation. That's like saying a v6 XL work trim F150 loses resale more than a King Ranch SuperCrew 4x4. Well, taking into account that the SuperCrew costs twice as much...maybe not. While I am not a GM fan, per se, I doubt they toss a v6 and brakes in there that can't handle a couple of tons...but, maybe since I don't drive GMs as a habit, I have unfounded confidence in them. Who knows. ANY engine needs a good dose of RPMs to be effective at that.
well, obviously youre not a "muscle car guy." we are talking about a Camaro, are we not? let's just say, i've owned a few. and their drop in resale value far exceeds the difference in retail price. a 6 cylinder 4th gen is basically worthless. it's alot tougher sell without the draw of "performance."
also, as far as the brakes and chasis, what i meant was that they put bigger, better brakes on the SS (that's part of the increased cost). the OP said he intended to do "pampered" driving. therefore, in the long run, the bigger brakes and bigger motor are going to outlast the standard issue in terms of reliability.
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If the OP wants a v6 that runs on regular gas, so be it. If you're against that, pay for an SS for him then.
that statement seems wildly inappropriate, given the fact that all i did was offer up a few things to consider before he lays his money down. it's not like i attacked him personally or anything like that.
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more like a XLR Caddy met a Chrystler 300
also, the 4th gen is very easy to see out of. it has what amounts to a "bubble cockpit."
well, obviously youre not a "muscle car guy." we are talking about a Camaro, are we not? let's just say, i've owned a few. and their drop in resale value far exceeds the difference in retail price. a 6 cylinder 4th gen is basically worthless. it's alot tougher sell without the draw of "performance."
also, as far as the brakes and chasis, what i meant was that they put bigger, better brakes on the SS (that's part of the increased cost). the OP said he intended to do "pampered" driving. therefore, in the long run, the bigger brakes and bigger motor are going to outlast the standard issue in terms of reliability.
that statement seems wildly inappropriate, given the fact that all i did was offer up a few things to consider before he lays his money down. it's not like i attacked him personally or anything like that.
Not really sure where you're seeing any Chrysler 300 in the design.
yes. the Geo Storm is a far better looking vehicle than the 93-97 Z28.
ridiculous ridge on the top of the fenders? i suppose you mean the front fender flares. you find that ridiculous? does it look ridiculous on a Corvette too? you're saying the car would look better with a straight front fender - like on a Geo Storm? sure buddy. that sounds great.
you might take that as a personal attack, but youre a hyper-sensitive douche bag.
i would have only made such an attack to the OP in a joking manner, and as i stated, i literally wasnt joking - i did assume he was a woman until he stated otherwise. i only brought it up as a mere thing to consider (not even the be-all-end-all) before fully commiting to buying the 6-cylinder Camaro. i gave the guy the same advise i would give to a friend - except a friend, i would have attacked relentlessly as being a half-a-*** for opting for the V-6.
yeah I thought the same too around here most of the V6 mustangs even more so for V6 convertibles are owned by young girls and the mustang GT's seem to be owned by guys no disrespect to the OP though that's just what I see and assumed it was same for the camaro too. If you are planning on going with the V6 model go for the RS it has a nicer body kit and better factory rims and tires then the base LS model
yes. the Geo Storm is a far better looking vehicle than the 93-97 Z28.
The Storm and the 4th gen Camaro equally both look like SISSY cars. You can stuff whatever you want under the hood of your Camaro, but 90% of the public will still think it looks like a girlie car. Try asking some of your friends that don't live in a trailer park.
yeah I thought the same too around here most of the V6 mustangs even more so for V6 convertibles are owned by young girls and the mustang GT's seem to be owned by guys no disrespect to the OP though that's just what I see and assumed it was same for the camaro too. If you are planning on going with the V6 model go for the RS it has a nicer body kit and better factory rims and tires then the base LS model
I got the RS package ... rear spoiler , 20" wheels , black stripes on the hood and trunk. Looks real sharp. Loving it so far. The auto trans shifts unbelievably smooth . Motor quiet. Bit of a raspy sound out the exhaust...just the right amount for my liking. Love the stance of it...looks aggressive . Good size trunk really. Surprisingly wide tires : Fronts are 245's and rears are 275's . Handling is incredible . I could only get em down $400 off of sticker after dickering . Happy camper here.
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The Storm and the 4th gen Camaro equally both look like SISSY cars. You can stuff whatever you want under the hood of your Camaro, but 90% of the public will still think it looks like a girlie car. Try asking some of your friends that don't live in a trailer park.
what back in the late 90's early 00's the 4th gen camaro's were some of the best bang for you buck sports cars out there. the LT1 and LS1 camaro's and trans-am's were hard to beat back then for a perfomance car.
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Well, at least the Storm didn't have that ridiculous ridge on the top of the fenders like the Camaro.
http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1993/Geo/10685/1993.geo.storm.4721-396x249.jpg (broken link)
