When they first announced Gen 6 I was all excited. then I saw it, and I was a bit under whelmed. Figured I'd save final Judgement for in person. When my dealer got their first shipment, I went down and took a look. Again, not over whelmed. I drove it. Still not over whelmed. I heard a rattle in the back (turned out that was quite the issue!) and some other things.
I had decided to wait longer. Dealer got a third shipment in and by then I had spent a lot of time researching, trying to decide if I had wanted to wait for the 50th etc etc. I drove a 3rd shipment model, and holy crap! Not sure what was wrong with that first one I drove, but this one was night and day. The look on the new ones was starting to grow on me by now as well. I placed my order. While I was waiting, they unveiled the 50th and for me... It made up my mind I did the right thing. did not care for that color combo at all.
Ride, cant put into words. Its worlds apart from my 5th gen. Mind you, I was doing my best to convince myself my gen 5 was fine and comparable.
Comfort - A little debatable, the 5th Gen seats were always nice to me... The 6th gens hug you more, feel like a much better quality. And at least for out here in Vegas, the Ventilated seats are a huge deal.
Road trips - Drop this sucker into Tour and she drives like a caddy, a really FAST caddy. I love it! I have much more energy after a trip in this car, than I did the 5th Gen.
Drivability - Hard to describe. But a little tiny twitch on throttle, zoom! past people you want to change lanes infront of. very little effort to drive. I swear at times its driving me! The over the hood visibility is much greater. I can also make use of the back windows (mostly the passenger side, but the drivers I can at least see part of, the 5th gen never) Sure the back window is more narrow, but there really was no adjustment for me at least. When in Track mode, I really like how I can just tap the wheel the slightest bit, and she'll change lanes. Its quite nice and fun!
Instruments - Easier to read, loads of options.. Radio far more easy to use imho. I know some disagree there. I fiddle with it a lot less. I really enjoy the Carplay stuff.
Push button start. - Makes me smile every time I do it.
In short, I love this car. So glad I ordered it. It looks like a Camaro, drives like a vette. Best of both worlds for me. I'm just sorry I spent the time I did trying to convince myself how my 5th gen was better and the 6th gen was lame. Glad I woke up!
For Credibility here is my Gen 5:
My Gen Six :
