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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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I have been looking at the 2010 Camaros since day one, Never seriously considered getting one due to the price and me being all kinds of broke. I got some money in my pocket now and I had the extreme pleasure of test driving a slightly used/modded 480 HP 2010 2SS yesterday.
I had doubts about the 5th gen up until the moment due to recent negative reviews in the latest "CAR AND DRIVER" magazine. But once I sat in the drivers seat and wrapped my hands around the steering wheel and got a good look at all the gauge clusters and supple leather the doubts melted away. The clutch was so responsive, exaust note was pleasing (SLP LT headers and exhaust=CAI) the chirping tires in every gear, the great sound system and overall driving experience was far above any expectations I had. I now will devote all of my time and effort into owning one of these vehicles.
If you have any doubts about these cars you need to Test Drive one today.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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The car is not the same as the older ones but still a great car.It is more luxury than muscle car and it is easy to make a lot HP with.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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it's definetely a lot more refined than the older ones, i drive an 01 z28 and it's powerful and great, but the new camaros just seem to contain the fury a little better, look sound and feel a lot more crisp and polished
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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480 hp must feel nice in that car.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Mine has a little over 500hp and the car absorbs the hp because of being so smooth u really dont get the kick the 4th gens have but it is a fast reving SOB and your off the limiter quick as all hell.
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Originally Posted by blk/slvr02ss
Mine has a little over 500hp and the car absorbs the hp because of being so smooth u really dont get the kick the 4th gens have but it is a fast reving SOB and your off the limiter quick as all hell.



500 or 400?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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you really need two of em to love em the way you want.

mines at the dealer , synchronizer for 2nd gear completely gone

gonna fix it for free but 2-6 weeks waiting for tranny!!!!

pm on what dealer does this for me cause my car is NOT STOCK.

he got mad at me cuz i left it at the dealership with my track numbers on the window lol
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Originally Posted by Luckymex_dallas
you really need two of em to love em the way you want.

mines at the dealer , synchronizer for 2nd gear completely gone

gonna fix it for free but 2-6 weeks waiting for tranny!!!!

pm on what dealer does this for me cause my car is NOT STOCK.

he got mad at me cuz i left it at the dealership with my track numbers on the window lol
did you get another SS for a loaner?
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Originally Posted by c-dub
I have been looking at the 2010 Camaros since day one, Never seriously considered getting one due to the price and me being all kinds of broke. I got some money in my pocket now and I had the extreme pleasure of test driving a slightly used/modded 480 HP 2010 2SS yesterday.
I had doubts about the 5th gen up until the moment due to recent negative reviews in the latest "CAR AND DRIVER" magazine. But once I sat in the drivers seat and wrapped my hands around the steering wheel and got a good look at all the gauge clusters and supple leather the doubts melted away. The clutch was so responsive, exaust note was pleasing (SLP LT headers and exhaust=CAI) the chirping tires in every gear, the great sound system and overall driving experience was far above any expectations I had. I now will devote all of my time and effort into owning one of these vehicles.
If you have any doubts about these cars you need to Test Drive one today.
They really are nice cars, I liked them a lot more after I drove one.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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I've loved them since the day I saw the pictures of the concept pics waaay back when, but I had doubts about what new car to purchase since I read the recent car and driver reviews of all the poney cars. Which honestly pisses me off because last year they were gobbling all over the 2010 Camaros, but this year just because mustang comes out with a new v-6 and better suspension they are all over those nuts now and completely crapping on the Camaro. I looked at the specs and the times and there are literally micro differences in performance yet they proceeded to make the Camaro sound like an antiquated horse drawn carriage compared to the 2011 mustang. IT made me especially mad after I drove the 2011 mustang, then the 2010 Camaro a week later. The Camaro looks 10x better in my opinion, and to be honest I would rather push a Camaro down the street than drive a mustang.
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I thought I was in love with the The 5th gen. SS until I drove my friends now I just like it.

Interior appointments are great, the power delivery is smooth comparatively to the 4th gens. The only downside which made me switch from loving it to only liking it was how claustrophobic it felt inside its huge rear blind spots and low rake front windshield. I think I'd like the convertible much much more if I could afford one.

BTW: The 2011 Mustang GT ain't nothing to scoff at let alone talk about the 540hp Shelby GT500.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
500 or 400?
500@ the motor 430 to the tires.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gm02ceta
I thought I was in love with the The 5th gen. SS until I drove my friends now I just like it.

Interior appointments are great, the power delivery is smooth comparatively to the 4th gens. The only downside which made me switch from loving it to only liking it was how claustrophobic it felt inside its huge rear blind spots and low rake front windshield. I think I'd like the convertible much much more if I could afford one.

BTW: The 2011 Mustang GT ain't nothing to scoff at let alone talk about the 540hp Shelby GT500.

I'll love the SS when I can get one below $30k. The current price of them is just ridiculous and I refuse to take that hit brand new. With regards to the 2011GT or shelby GT500 I'd take either one of them too if the deal was right.
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It is such a beautiful car. Defines sexy.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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I will not say that mustangs are garbage, they are good cars, but the way the article bashed the camaro and praised the mustang was really annoying, especially since I have the issue from last year when the camaros were first available and they were all about it...it just seems crappy to me.
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it really irked me the fact that they pinned the 2010 camaro vs the 2011 mustang...it wasn't fair at all, it's like putting a Shelby vs an SS then saying that camaros are slow because the mustang was faster...it's just not cool! haha
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by c-dub
it really irked me the fact that they pinned the 2010 camaro vs the 2011 mustang...it wasn't fair at all, it's like putting a Shelby vs an SS then saying that camaros are slow because the mustang was faster...it's just not cool! haha
Well wait a minute. The iconic pony car war has always been between the mustang GT vs Camaro. The GT is 412hp vs the camaro at 426 hp. How is that not fair to the camaro? And a Shelby vs an SS is not a good example. The Shelby is supercharged with a 115hp advantage.
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What is up w/ people calling this car sexy.I have had a # of people saying my car was sexy and it just makes me feel like the car is Gay but if u really think about most cars are thought of as a she and my girlfriend calls her Punkin.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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lol punkin,
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
did you get another SS for a loaner?
NO i got a 02 vette but im doggin the **** out of it.

they gon be mad about tire wear
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