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orange devil · 05-14-2018, 09:41 PM

This should be interesting discussion ?

Terryfied · 05-14-2018, 11:13 PM

Mine is #305 built in canader eh. So far so good.

rontammy0 · 05-14-2018, 11:26 PM

These threads always start of with such innocent questions then........

Welker2 · 05-15-2018, 12:29 AM

IMO this isn't quite an apples to oranges type question, it's more of a green apples to red apples one. When production was moved back to the US there were major changes in styling and performance attributes. Additionally, newer technologies were incorporated. These changes will impact the overall quality, for better or for worse. Given the major changes that were made, the more appropriate question would be 'which Camaro is better built, quality-wise, the Gen 5 or the Gen 6.

The only way to assess the quality of any make/model (or anything for that mater) based on different locations of production is if the same make/model is being built at multiple locations at the same time.

Just my 0.02

paulsandhu · 05-15-2018, 12:56 AM

It would be unpatriotic for me to say anything but to say Oshawa did it best.

PJMZL1 · 05-15-2018, 04:56 AM

Canada did a great job with the Gen 5.

IMadeYouReadThis · 05-15-2018, 05:20 AM

Canada....however...I Am Canadian

rontammy0 · 05-15-2018, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welker2

IMO this isn't quite an apples to oranges type question, it's more of a green apples to red apples one. When production was moved back to the US there were major changes in styling and performance attributes. Additionally, newer technologies were incorporated. These changes will impact the overall quality, for better or for worse. Given the major changes that were made, the more appropriate question would be 'which Camaro is better built, quality-wise, the Gen 5 or the Gen 6.

The only way to assess the quality of any make/model (or anything for that mater) based on different locations of production is if the same make/model is being built at multiple locations at the same time.

Just my 0.02

Canadians went through the same thing with the initial launch of the 5th gen. Auto plants are graded yearly on quality...performance and efficiency. The Oshawa plant from what I remember was up near the top of the list during 5th gen production.

ZEN357 · 05-15-2018, 07:18 AM

Just as long as it's not a Friday built car, wanting to get out of work for the weekend, or a Monday built car, built with a hangover!!!! LOL!!!!

Indydriver · 05-15-2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZEN357

Just as long as it's not a Friday built car, wanting to get out of work for the weekend, or a Monday built car, built with a hangover!!!! LOL!!!!

IIRC, the first shift at Oshawa after a weekend shutdown was Sunday night, not Monday morning. Mine was assembled on a Monday...St. Patrick’s Day no less. One advantage is that the freshly painted shell gets to sit for a day or two before everyone crawls all over it. 4 years in, paint is good, build is good.

Royal Tiger · 05-15-2018, 08:12 AM

Very happy with my Canadian car. The dealer sucked ass, but the car has been solid.

Stormcloak · 05-15-2018, 08:20 AM

Not sure how anyone would be able to answer this objectively without repair / VIN data. Mine's been solid (Canadian built), and I'm sure others built in the US have been as well.

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Very happy with my Canadian car. The dealer sucked ass, but the car has been solid.

Dealers sucking seems like a constant. The one I bought the car off of screwed a few minor things up, and our local one can't do a tire change without damaging rims.

detamble13 · 05-15-2018, 08:37 AM

With the cleaner Canadian air and "free" healthcare Canadians live healthier and more well rested. The beer is also held to a higher standard which nicely compliments back bacon and syrup if you can believe it. Also, Canadian men have significantly larger penises than their southern neighbours.
This is all proven fact so please don't bother arguing.

J Rod · 05-15-2018, 08:45 AM

USA - 1
Canada - 0

05-14-2018, 09:41 PM	#1
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	Better Built Camaros ? USA or Canadian This should be interesting discussion ?

05-15-2018, 12:29 AM	#4
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	IMO this isn't quite an apples to oranges type question, it's more of a green apples to red apples one. When production was moved back to the US there were major changes in styling and performance attributes. Additionally, newer technologies were incorporated. These changes will impact the overall quality, for better or for worse. Given the major changes that were made, the more appropriate question would be 'which Camaro is better built, quality-wise, the Gen 5 or the Gen 6. The only way to assess the quality of any make/model (or anything for that mater) based on different locations of production is if the same make/model is being built at multiple locations at the same time. Just my 0.02 __________________

05-15-2018, 12:56 AM	#5
paulsandhu Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 455 View My Garage	It would be unpatriotic for me to say anything but to say Oshawa did it best. __________________ GHOST · 2SSRS Order Date: March 28, 2009 // DoB: June 19, 2009 // Arrival Date: July 2, 2009 Current Modifications: Hurst Comp HardDrive Stick Kit K&N Blackhawk CAI Anvil Carbon Fiber Notch Spoiler Ceramic Coated Satin Black Wrap

05-15-2018, 04:56 AM	#6
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Canada did a great job with the Gen 5. __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

05-14-2018, 11:13 PM	#2
Terryfied Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw, WA. Posts: 202 View My Garage	Mine is #305 built in canader eh. So far so good.

05-14-2018, 11:26 PM	#3
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	These threads always start of with such innocent questions then........

05-15-2018, 05:20 AM	#7
IMadeYouReadThis Drives: 02 Camaro SS 6M / 11 GMC Sierra Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Canada....however...I Am Canadian

05-15-2018, 07:18 AM	#9
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Just as long as it's not a Friday built car, wanting to get out of work for the weekend, or a Monday built car, built with a hangover!!!! LOL!!!!

05-15-2018, 08:12 AM	#11
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Very happy with my Canadian car. The dealer sucked ass, but the car has been solid.

05-15-2018, 08:37 AM	#13
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 661	With the cleaner Canadian air and "free" healthcare Canadians live healthier and more well rested. The beer is also held to a higher standard which nicely compliments back bacon and syrup if you can believe it. Also, Canadian men have significantly larger penises than their southern neighbours. This is all proven fact so please don't bother arguing.

05-15-2018, 08:45 AM	#14
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	USA - 1 Canada - 0