How does the 5th gen do in snow?

[mulehead7]

Only time my Camaro got 29 mpg was on an extended highway trip with straight gas (no ethanol blend) and cruise set for 67 mph for three hours. I do get 24 mpg on a 40 mile daily commute to work - about 85% highway. Get the Regal!

[Taintedveins]

Those Terrains are pretty sick, I like their interior and I haven't heard of too many problems with them.

[_Nick_]

I'd go with the Regal. The Lacrosses are nicer though, I wouldn't mind paying extra for one of those.

Mix it up a bit. I wouldn't want to have two of the same car.

[fbodfather]

"Mom Settlemire" lives in Western Pennsylvania on a hilly street -- and you simply need to install a good set of Ice and snow tires -- I put Pirelli Scorpions on hers as I recall.......

(....did I mention that she's 87 years young???)

Now - that said - if you get a foot of snow and you plow thru it - it will be like driving any other car -- you get enough snow UNDER it - and you're going to have problems.

I drove to Detroit Metro Airport this morning in very heavy snow - with Snows all around and had zero problems. (....other than a few other foolish people who think they're invincible in 4wd.......more than two who ended up in ditches and such....)

Life's short -- Drive a Camaro and enjoy every minute of it!

[mikeSS]

any car is ok with right tires. my friend is driving his little 350z in the snow. not much problems with snow tires.

[Flashpoint135]

Originally Posted by ctk1

Thanks guys, I might have to give this some serious consideration. It would also help me deal with the SS being in storage for 4-5 months. Out of my options of a V6 5th gen, a new regal, or a GMC Terrain...what would be your pick? I had a 98 Camaro that was my every day car, and it absolutely sucked in the snow! I once had to get a buddy to push me out of a level parking place! So you can see why I am apprehensive about the Camaro for everyday use.

My '84 had the same issues as your '98 - but neither is similar to the 5th gens. We looked at the new Terrrain for my wife, too much plastic, not enough power, and we liked a used Trailblazer better. The Regal will cost considerably more than a 5th gen, but which you want is your personal preference. My preference, even if you were to give one to me free, would be the Camaro.

[stlrammer]

My SS does great with General G-Max AS-03 (All Season). My V6 Green machine does great with the standard 19" Pirelli. The factory installed SS/RS Summer only Pirelli tires turn to stone and gets flat spots below 20 degrees. If you are going V6 stay with 18 or 19" rims and you'll do fine.

[HumanWiki]

I would never drive mine in snow.....

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by stlrammer

My SS does great with General G-Max AS-03 (All Season). My V6 Green machine does great with the standard 19" Pirelli. The factory installed SS/RS Summer only Pirelli tires turn to stone and gets flat spots below 20 degrees. If you are going V6 stay with 18 or 19" rims and you'll do fine.

The P Zeros' aren't rated to go below 40 degrees. fwiw

[LimaCharlie]

Good to see my SS will be OK in the snow if I have the correct tires. If I ever live in a northern state, I'd have to get a winter beater car though. I can't see myself using the SS everyday during the winter because the road salt on the undercarriage/chassis would be on my mind all night.

[Steve Dallas]

My SS with Continental Extreme DWS does fine in the snow. It doesn't do well in ice though, but that's true of overy car. We just had a snowstorm here in Seattle, and there were a couple of days where it was sleeting ice. Didn't drive in that.

I would normally put on chains in some situations as well in a regular car...but won't be doing that with the Camaro.

[FL1CK]

I've used my stock P-Zeros since I've had the car... no issues in any weather.

[ckaram]

Originally Posted by FL1CK

I've used my stock P-Zeros since I've had the car... no issues in any weather.

OP, don't buy this at all. Never use the stock P-Zeros in snow and ice. Just b/c someone's got lucky doesn't make it the rule of thumb.

[M_Knife_Shamylan]

I use whatever are stock on the V6 2LT and haven't had any problems. keep your foot out of it around corners and stay under 65 and it's safe. I got it up to 80 in the snow not really paying attention and it started getting a little flighty.