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MG · 08-28-2010, 07:43 PM

I am happy to say, I am now officially and FINALLY a Camaro owner!

Some of you may have read my posts in the Dealer/Tracking section regarding my buying troubles.........ordered a car, waited 4 months expecting the car to be ready by the time I came back from an overseas trip, only to find that the order never left the dealership!

Rather than wait for a new order, I chose a lot car closest to my liking within a reasonable radius, which by coincidence happened to be at that same dealership, and got it for $300 below MSRP.

2011 CGM 2SS RS L99 w/Sunroof and Black Stripes!

(Filled with premium gas!

)

I have to say I am quite impressed. Even in "stealthy" CGM, the car gets TONS of attention, especially from kids. Visibility is a non-issue. The exhaust is pretty loud for a stock system, and I LOVE the way she pops at startup. The interior is pretty cool, the materials are better than I thought they would be. And the car is FAST. And yes, my L99 SPUN ITS TIRES with barely over 100 miles on the odometer.

The tapshifter is more or less instantaneous, and my car would not upshift on its own, it just redlines and stays there. HUD is cool. Ambeint lighting is cool. Everything is cool.

Which goes to say.....................

Dont pay too much attention to all those negative comments and criticisms aimed at the Camaro. At one point, I actually thought that my car would be SLOW and the blind spots would make it UNDRIVEABLE!

Im now glad to say that it is very much neither.

Unless most folks are accustomed to driving Bentleys and Ferraris, I think much of the criticism is undeserved. Dont pay attention to people taking this 2 ton GT around a go cart track in one freaking gear!

These are great cars. Good job Chevy.

ketel0ne · 08-28-2010, 07:49 PM

totally agree!

20Camaro11 · 08-28-2010, 07:56 PM

Congratulations on the new ride!
MG hit it on the head! The car gets lots of positive attention on the road. The Camaro is actually comfortable to drive on all sorts of roads. I don't race my car, so its nice that it is somewhat civilized. You do have to learn to love your mirrors in traffic cause that is one heck of a blind spot. I have experienced a few quality issues that I have come to expect in just about any new car...at least ones from GM. The Spoiler-paint chip issue presented itself and the passenger seat was broken in the first month I owned it. Overall, I am happy I went with the Chevy vs the other options.

Uncle Harvey · 08-28-2010, 08:00 PM

MG - you hit the nail on the head. There are so many complainers and negative people. They cant be satisfied with anything. I have a friend that wanted a Mustang. He did a lot of research and came to conclude that it was a piece of crap. I am sure it was a great car and he would have enjoyed it a a lot. But he passed. When I told him I was getting a Camaro, he went into a talk about the lack of visibility. I tried to explain that there are always compromises.

Guess what he bought.... A station wagon. Who do you think will enjoy their new car the most?

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-28-2010, 08:32 PM

S U P E R.

H A V E F U N.

snowtrill · 08-28-2010, 08:44 PM

I came to the same conclusion a few days into driving Rogue. I don't have any complaints and my 5'6" daughter who rides in the passenger seat doesn't have any problems with visibility. The one who has visibility issues is my granddaughter when she is in the car seat but it is the same with the Mustang her parents used to have. We figured out if we play Margaritaville, she warbles from the back seat happy as a clam.

The coolest thing is this car just seems to generate experiences, no matter what we are doing.

GB EB · 08-28-2010, 08:54 PM

2 questions:
your order was screwed up and you only got 300 of MSRP on a lot car?????

and

you returned from overseas.....are you military???? if so, you should have gotten a lot more than 300 off MSRP with preferred pricing.

MG · 08-28-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

2 questions:
your order was screwed up and you only got 300 of MSRP on a lot car?????

and

you returned from overseas.....are you military???? if so, you should have gotten a lot more than 300 off MSRP with preferred pricing.

I know I could have gotten a better price elsewhere. I was supposed to pay $200 over invoice for the car I ordered. They offered me 2010's on the lot for just invoice. The thing is, this was the only car that suited me available in the area, so it took it for what I could get it for rather than wait for a new delivery. I just couldnt wait anymore.

Hot Tamales · 08-29-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG

I know I could have gotten a better price elsewhere. I was supposed to pay $200 over invoice for the car I ordered. They offered me 2010's on the lot for just invoice. The thing is, this was the only car that suited me available in the area, so it took it for what I could get it for rather than wait for a new delivery. I just couldnt wait anymore.

Good thing you did, you always would've wished you had gone with your first choice had you given in to the 2010. Enjoy!

robsls3 · 08-29-2010, 07:54 AM

Congratz and welcome to the club.

mth35115 · 08-29-2010, 08:28 AM

There is always someone who will say they got a better deal or their car is faster or gets better gas mileage or bla, bla, bla. But, what it boils down to is are you happy with your car, I smile every time I get in my camaro. Have fun with your camaro, and be happy.

Nutbutt · 08-29-2010, 09:04 AM

This is what happens when people take these car magazine reviews as gospel. These reviewer have the car for 1-2 weeks and think they are experts ???? I have had bigger blind spots in mini vans ! I remember the Pinto, this car was reviewed as the safest car being sold. It had seat belts, shock absorbing bumpers and an advanced fuel system ! Look what happened here !
Nothing beats trying it out and see for yourself on cosmetic issues. I love my Camaro and wouldn't trade it for a pinto.

VR Baron · 08-29-2010, 09:17 AM

I'm to old to give a flying @##$%$#@#$#^&** what the nit pickers think!!!!! After awhile you always take the good and the bad as I have not had a car that is the be all to end all. Do you like the car above and beyond the few not so perfect aspects? If so "We have a winner" as the saying go's.

BlackieRay · 08-29-2010, 09:24 AM

It's great to hear that you love the car. That's all that matters. It's the BEST looking of all the muscle cars, despite what anyone says.

08-28-2010, 07:43 PM	#1
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Few Days Into Ownership Conclusion - Too Many Whiners Out There! I am happy to say, I am now officially and FINALLY a Camaro owner! Some of you may have read my posts in the Dealer/Tracking section regarding my buying troubles.........ordered a car, waited 4 months expecting the car to be ready by the time I came back from an overseas trip, only to find that the order never left the dealership! Rather than wait for a new order, I chose a lot car closest to my liking within a reasonable radius, which by coincidence happened to be at that same dealership, and got it for $300 below MSRP. 2011 CGM 2SS RS L99 w/Sunroof and Black Stripes! (Filled with premium gas!) I have to say I am quite impressed. Even in "stealthy" CGM, the car gets TONS of attention, especially from kids. Visibility is a non-issue. The exhaust is pretty loud for a stock system, and I LOVE the way she pops at startup. The interior is pretty cool, the materials are better than I thought they would be. And the car is FAST. And yes, my L99 SPUN ITS TIRES with barely over 100 miles on the odometer. The tapshifter is more or less instantaneous, and my car would not upshift on its own, it just redlines and stays there. HUD is cool. Ambeint lighting is cool. Everything is cool. Which goes to say..................... Dont pay too much attention to all those negative comments and criticisms aimed at the Camaro. At one point, I actually thought that my car would be SLOW and the blind spots would make it UNDRIVEABLE!Im now glad to say that it is very much neither. Unless most folks are accustomed to driving Bentleys and Ferraris, I think much of the criticism is undeserved. Dont pay attention to people taking this 2 ton GT around a go cart track in one freaking gear! These are great cars. Good job Chevy. Last edited by MG; 08-29-2010 at 08:21 AM.

08-28-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 609 View My Garage	I came to the same conclusion a few days into driving Rogue. I don't have any complaints and my 5'6" daughter who rides in the passenger seat doesn't have any problems with visibility. The one who has visibility issues is my granddaughter when she is in the car seat but it is the same with the Mustang her parents used to have. We figured out if we play Margaritaville, she warbles from the back seat happy as a clam. The coolest thing is this car just seems to generate experiences, no matter what we are doing. __________________ Power without control is useless.

08-29-2010, 08:28 AM	#11
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	There is always someone who will say they got a better deal or their car is faster or gets better gas mileage or bla, bla, bla. But, what it boils down to is are you happy with your car, I smile every time I get in my camaro. Have fun with your camaro, and be happy. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

08-29-2010, 09:04 AM	#12
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	This is what happens when people take these car magazine reviews as gospel. These reviewer have the car for 1-2 weeks and think they are experts ???? I have had bigger blind spots in mini vans ! I remember the Pinto, this car was reviewed as the safest car being sold. It had seat belts, shock absorbing bumpers and an advanced fuel system ! Look what happened here ! Nothing beats trying it out and see for yourself on cosmetic issues. I love my Camaro and wouldn't trade it for a pinto. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

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08-28-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	totally agree!

08-28-2010, 07:56 PM	#3
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	Congratulations on the new ride! MG hit it on the head! The car gets lots of positive attention on the road. The Camaro is actually comfortable to drive on all sorts of roads. I don't race my car, so its nice that it is somewhat civilized. You do have to learn to love your mirrors in traffic cause that is one heck of a blind spot. I have experienced a few quality issues that I have come to expect in just about any new car...at least ones from GM. The Spoiler-paint chip issue presented itself and the passenger seat was broken in the first month I owned it. Overall, I am happy I went with the Chevy vs the other options.

08-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
Uncle Harvey Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 237 View My Garage	MG - you hit the nail on the head. There are so many complainers and negative people. They cant be satisfied with anything. I have a friend that wanted a Mustang. He did a lot of research and came to conclude that it was a piece of crap. I am sure it was a great car and he would have enjoyed it a a lot. But he passed. When I told him I was getting a Camaro, he went into a talk about the lack of visibility. I tried to explain that there are always compromises. Guess what he bought.... A station wagon. Who do you think will enjoy their new car the most?

08-28-2010, 08:32 PM	#5
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	S U P E R. H A V E F U N.

08-28-2010, 08:54 PM	#7
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	2 questions: your order was screwed up and you only got 300 of MSRP on a lot car????? and you returned from overseas.....are you military???? if so, you should have gotten a lot more than 300 off MSRP with preferred pricing.

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robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	Congratz and welcome to the club.

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VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I'm to old to give a flying @##$%$#@#$#^&** what the nit pickers think!!!!! After awhile you always take the good and the bad as I have not had a car that is the be all to end all. Do you like the car above and beyond the few not so perfect aspects? If so "We have a winner" as the saying go's.

08-29-2010, 09:24 AM	#14
BlackieRay Drives: 2002 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Around Posts: 91	It's great to hear that you love the car. That's all that matters. It's the BEST looking of all the muscle cars, despite what anyone says.