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jd10013 · 08-18-2016, 09:21 PM

I must be lucky. in the 4.5 years I've owned my car 1 person has asked if it was a V8. I've also never had a civic try to race me. once had someone in some lexus SUV try to goad me into one, and about a month ago someone in a very custom mustang also tried. but that's it. the #1 thing I usually end up correcting people on about my car is that it didn't cost 30-40k. more people seem to assume that than anything else.

GossipSquirrelJelena · 08-19-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete M

I drove both before I bought my 2014 1LT, and prefer the interior and fit of the Camaro far and above the Mustang. Plus, I just think the Camaro looks meaner...
Besides, my sons (29 & 30) have called Mustangs "me too" cars since they were in their teens.
"What kind of car you got?"
"A Mustang"
"Really? Me too!"

WAY too many Mustangs on the road...
I wanted to stand out

Nice move standing out by buying a V6 5th gen Camaro. Incredibly rare car you have there sir.

CamaroDreams76 · 08-19-2016, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Nice move standing out by buying a V6 5th gen Camaro. Incredibly rare car you have there sir.

ZL1ster · 08-19-2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

just did a burn out.......sorry what was the question?

...the thread still lives

PDXSSCE · 08-19-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Nice move standing out by buying a V6 5th gen Camaro. Incredibly rare car you have there sir.

To be fair, a Gen5 Camaro stands out more than a Mustang, regardless of the engine choice.

GossipSquirrelJelena · 08-19-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

To be fair, a Gen5 Camaro stands out more than a Mustang, regardless of the engine choice.

Only to other Camaro owners. I freely admit being an ex Camaro owner. When I see a Camaro.....or Mustang......or challenger. It gets my attention. But most cant even tell you the difference between the three.

PDXSSCE · 08-19-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Only to other Camaro owners. I freely admit being an ex Camaro owner. When I see a Camaro.....or Mustang......or challenger. It gets my attention. But most cant even tell you the difference between the three.

I owned Challengers from 2010-2015 & truly appreciate all three of them. I can attest to always turning to see a Camaro when I came across one, but with a Mustang it only happened during the initial release in 2005 & the new model in 2015.

JerTM · 08-19-2016, 02:19 PM

I'm sure our ownership of the 5th gen affects what "turns out head", who'd own a car they didn't like? Having said that, I can't remember ever "turning my head" to see a mustang and only the first few times I saw a Challenger when they came out (drove an early srt8 and that quickly stopped the head turning). I rented a vert v6 Camaro in California on family vacation, thankfully it was enough to push the wife over and let me get one. She did say it had to be a V8 though.

PDXSSCE · 08-19-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

I'm sure our ownership of the 5th gen affects what "turns out head", who'd own a car they didn't like? Having said that, I can't remember ever "turning my head" to see a mustang and only the first few times I saw a Challenger when they came out (drove an early srt8 and that quickly stopped the head turning). I rented a vert v6 Camaro in California on family vacation, thankfully it was enough to push the wife over and let me get one. She did say it had to be a V8 though.

The 6.1, 6.4, 6.2 Hemi engines are beasts & their rumble is sweeter than the Camaro SS.

JerTM · 08-19-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

The 6.1, 6.4, 6.2 Hemi engines are beasts & their rumble is sweeter than the Camaro SS.

I was thoroughly underwhelmed at the power of the 6.1 SRT8 Auto, The Yukon Denali's I drove on a daily basis had a stronger launch and felt less like a truck than that Challenger did. My friends 13 SRT-8 manual was fun to drive, but still felt like a truck.

PDXSSCE · 08-19-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

I was thoroughly underwhelmed at the power of the 6.1 SRT8 Auto, The Yukon Denali's I drove on a daily basis had a stronger launch and felt less like a truck than that Challenger did. My friends 13 SRT-8 manual was fun to drive, but still felt like a truck.

The Challenger drives more like the muscle cars of old, whereas the Camaro & Mustang drive more like the pony cars. I've always said, the new Challenger is more like the 1970 Charger, than the 1970 Challenger.

Spec · 08-19-2016, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

The 6.1, 6.4, 6.2 Hemi engines are beasts & their rumble is sweeter than the Camaro SS.

Stock vs Stock, maybe...

But who keeps their cars stock these days? Maybe a few here and there, but the majority are looking at exhausts shortly after purchase maybe?

PDXSSCE · 08-19-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Stock vs Stock, maybe...

But who keeps their cars stock these days? Maybe a few here and there, but the majority are looking at exhausts shortly after purchase maybe?

Sorry, I really doubt the majority of Camaro/Challenger/Mustang owners modify their vehicles... it may be true of forum members, but not overall.

Kenny Camaro · 08-19-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Nice move standing out by buying a V6 5th gen Camaro. Incredibly rare car you have there sir.

You too..

08-18-2016, 09:21 PM	#295
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	I must be lucky. in the 4.5 years I've owned my car 1 person has asked if it was a V8. I've also never had a civic try to race me. once had someone in some lexus SUV try to goad me into one, and about a month ago someone in a very custom mustang also tried. but that's it. the #1 thing I usually end up correcting people on about my car is that it didn't cost 30-40k. more people seem to assume that than anything else.

08-19-2016, 02:19 PM	#302
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	I'm sure our ownership of the 5th gen affects what "turns out head", who'd own a car they didn't like? Having said that, I can't remember ever "turning my head" to see a mustang and only the first few times I saw a Challenger when they came out (drove an early srt8 and that quickly stopped the head turning). I rented a vert v6 Camaro in California on family vacation, thankfully it was enough to push the wife over and let me get one. She did say it had to be a V8 though.