Now that you have seen the 6th gen, is the 5th gen dead to you? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DevilsReject97 · 05-19-2015, 02:42 PM

I'm keeping my 5th Gen for personal reasons, but even if I had no attachment to the car, I'm just not a fan of the "6th Gen" look. I don't like the lack of a physical lever for the emergency brake and I absolutely hate that rear bumper.

That being said, a lot of the tech in the car is very appealing, and perhaps in 2017 when my current car is paid off, I'll consider one. Body kits will be available by then and I can always change the bumper if I like one...

If I have to be real honest about it right now though, I'd sooner buy a Stingray or an SRT8 Charger...

Optimus · 05-19-2015, 02:44 PM

My goal is to own one from every generation. I have a C5 so only 5 more to go - lol. From what I've seen, I really think they nailed it. I could see myself getting out of my 2013 2SS 1LE and into a new version for sure. Two kids in college will make it tough to own both so....

Cam_Cam · 05-19-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

I'm keeping my 5th Gen for personal reasons, but even if I had no attachment to the car, I'm just not a fan of the "6th Gen" look. I don't like the lack of a physical lever for the emergency brake and I absolutely hate that rear bumper.

The emergency brake isn't a big deal to me, but when I saw the Gen6 in person today, the rear bumper, especially the black piece at the bottom kinda threw me. I don't understand why there is a indent with reflectors right about the pipes. Makes no sense.

BigBlock427 · 05-19-2015, 02:51 PM

I like the Six but... people are thinking this thing is going to be a super car with the number they are throwing out there. I waiting on the specs. THE REAL SPECS... but my ZL1 is staying for sure. I have the mag-ride, 6 pot Brembos, a near bullet proof rear, ohh and a supercharger. So no SS for me... but the new Z car maybe, or I might jump ship to the Corvette.

zer0ss · 05-19-2015, 02:56 PM

I want to keep my 2012 v6 and wait for the 50th anniversary v8. So I'm in the cake and eat it too group.

Ragnar · 05-19-2015, 02:57 PM

I bought my car to keep for a long time! I enjoy it as much today as when I got the car a little over a year ago! I am very glad to be part of the 5th Gen!

Evergreen6 · 05-19-2015, 03:04 PM

I'm not in either camp. The release of an updated model isn't reason in itself for me to go out and buy a new car, so I'll continue driving my 5th gen until it's time to look at something newer and with lower miles. I like my 5th gen, and I like the 6th gen too.

13BRM2SSRS · 05-19-2015, 03:15 PM

I'm keeping my 5th gen as I'm very happy with it and I only have 12k miles. The 6th gen is a bit smaller but over all not a huge change at least from what I've seen. The new LT1 v8 is very appealing as well as the new interior. I think GM has been pretty smart allowing more optioins to be added to different levels. I think it will be a big seller!

JLSuperfly · 05-19-2015, 03:19 PM

I love the 6th gen. I get a hard on looking at the pictures.

ddunerider · 05-19-2015, 03:36 PM

The 5th gen I jumped on right away then the 1Le came out...I was very sad...so I will wait to see what happens in two more years

Kyrac0103 · 05-19-2015, 03:46 PM

I'm sorry but the 6th gen looks like a Corvette and a Camaro had sex and it's the evil spawn of a 5th gen Camaro!!! Will be keeping my 2013 LS thank you, then when I want to upgrade maybe find a nice V8 5th gen I can buy... The new front end is ugly as hell, the interior leaves a lot to be desired so I'll pass!!!

Red2014SS · 05-19-2015, 03:47 PM

I like my 5th Gen because it's all muscle-retro and it will become a classic. The 6th Gen is a fantastic sports car which will appeal to a much broader spectrum of buyers. Can't say for sure how I will feel when I see the sports car in person, but for now, I am sticking with the muscle car.

SuperSport2011 · 05-19-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by camarozzzz

When I look at the new gen6 I immediately love the interior but the exterior brings the genisis coupe or scion frs to mind. I don't think muscle car anymore, but instead, I think sports car. I will have to see it on the lot before I draw any final conclusions but so far I'm not convinced and will hold onto my gen5. I should add though that I do find the specs to be very attractive.

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Originally Posted by Beardface

Does the Gen6 make the Gen5 look dated? Sure... But I don't think that is a bad thing for those cars.

The Gen5 were introduced as a retro inspired throwback muscle car and they were an absolute hit from Day 1. It had clean, deliberate lines, and a mean face that will stand the test of time. The Gen6, to me, screams like a car developed in the middle of the hyper-aerodynamic era, that will look far, far more dated than the Gen5 will in the future when we're into the 7th and 8th generations. The Gen5 can stand shoulder to shoulder with the 1st Gen... Not sure the Gen6 can say the same.

Well said and I agree.

I will be keeping my gen 5 weekend warrior for sure. Almost paid off, rather mod my gen 5 to my liking then buy a gen 6 and be stuck with many more years of car payment. Like stated above I'm not really into the whole genesis/frs look, no dought the car is nice and more advance but it'll never outshine the gen 5.

Rico · 05-19-2015, 03:53 PM

I'll be keeping my 5th Gen for as long as I can. It's been paid off for a while and I'm not done wasting money on her yet.

05-19-2015, 02:42 PM	#15
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	I'm keeping my 5th Gen for personal reasons, but even if I had no attachment to the car, I'm just not a fan of the "6th Gen" look. I don't like the lack of a physical lever for the emergency brake and I absolutely hate that rear bumper. That being said, a lot of the tech in the car is very appealing, and perhaps in 2017 when my current car is paid off, I'll consider one. Body kits will be available by then and I can always change the bumper if I like one... If I have to be real honest about it right now though, I'd sooner buy a Stingray or an SRT8 Charger... __________________

05-19-2015, 02:56 PM	#19
zer0ss Drives: 2012 Camaro V6 LFX Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 101	I want to keep my 2012 v6 and wait for the 50th anniversary v8. So I'm in the cake and eat it too group. __________________ Darkheart Build thread Mods: CAI Intake w/ Scoop and Rotofab WW Relocation, MRT v2.0 Exhaust, RX Catchcan and Ported TB Appearance: AAC Ghosted Side markers, Plasti-Dipped Bezels and 'Beauty Rings', Fully Debadged, Tinted Tail Lights and Reverse Lights Sound: Two 12" Kicker Comp Subs in ******** Enclosure

05-19-2015, 02:57 PM	#20
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	I bought my car to keep for a long time! I enjoy it as much today as when I got the car a little over a year ago! I am very glad to be part of the 5th Gen! __________________

05-19-2015, 03:15 PM	#22
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	I'm keeping my 5th gen as I'm very happy with it and I only have 12k miles. The 6th gen is a bit smaller but over all not a huge change at least from what I've seen. The new LT1 v8 is very appealing as well as the new interior. I think GM has been pretty smart allowing more optioins to be added to different levels. I think it will be a big seller! __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

05-19-2015, 03:36 PM	#24
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	The 5th gen I jumped on right away then the 1Le came out...I was very sad...so I will wait to see what happens in two more years __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

05-19-2015, 02:44 PM	#16
Optimus Drives: Former 2010 and 2013 Camaro owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 145	My goal is to own one from every generation. I have a C5 so only 5 more to go - lol. From what I've seen, I really think they nailed it. I could see myself getting out of my 2013 2SS 1LE and into a new version for sure. Two kids in college will make it tough to own both so....

05-19-2015, 02:51 PM	#18
BigBlock427 ConceptZer0 Drives: 68 427 Camaro, 11 2SS/RS, 13 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 1,096	I like the Six but... people are thinking this thing is going to be a super car with the number they are throwing out there. I waiting on the specs. THE REAL SPECS... but my ZL1 is staying for sure. I have the mag-ride, 6 pot Brembos, a near bullet proof rear, ohh and a supercharger. So no SS for me... but the new Z car maybe, or I might jump ship to the Corvette.

05-19-2015, 03:04 PM	#21
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,437	I'm not in either camp. The release of an updated model isn't reason in itself for me to go out and buy a new car, so I'll continue driving my 5th gen until it's time to look at something newer and with lower miles. I like my 5th gen, and I like the 6th gen too.

05-19-2015, 03:19 PM	#23
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I love the 6th gen. I get a hard on looking at the pictures.

05-19-2015, 03:46 PM	#25
Kyrac0103 Kyrac Drives: 2018 2SS A8 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: A Small town, OH Posts: 117	I'm sorry but the 6th gen looks like a Corvette and a Camaro had sex and it's the evil spawn of a 5th gen Camaro!!! Will be keeping my 2013 LS thank you, then when I want to upgrade maybe find a nice V8 5th gen I can buy... The new front end is ugly as hell, the interior leaves a lot to be desired so I'll pass!!!

05-19-2015, 03:47 PM	#26
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	I like my 5th Gen because it's all muscle-retro and it will become a classic. The 6th Gen is a fantastic sports car which will appeal to a much broader spectrum of buyers. Can't say for sure how I will feel when I see the sports car in person, but for now, I am sticking with the muscle car. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

05-19-2015, 03:53 PM	#28
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I'll be keeping my 5th Gen for as long as I can. It's been paid off for a while and I'm not done wasting money on her yet.