Did you buy the Camaro for its Looks? - Page 3

Casalino · 05-03-2017, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OddJack

New AMG CLA45 can be had for around $45K. M4 is about the same as a ZL1.

Please you're going to try and prove me wrong bringing up the cla45? Not comparable with an ss whatsoever. So your saying theguy who shops an ss looks at the ugly cla45 as well? Yes an m4 issimilar toa zl1. But like they said, bang for your buck the zl1 has performance in a whole other bracket compared to an m4

TWick72 · 05-03-2017, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OddJack

Which one looks better? Camaro or the M4?

Camaro. As someone who was looking at both, the Camaro looks better. All BMWs look the same.

CyberGuyPR · 05-03-2017, 07:22 AM

I bought solely on looks. My car is a family cruiser so I don't care about anything performance. I4, V6, V8 would've made me equally happy. My dealer had my car highly discounted so that made the decision easy.

BrianL · 05-03-2017, 07:43 AM

The few redneck's around here have a jacked up trucks with huge mud tires, likely with a rebel flag pasted somewhere & a bunch of bumper stickers. Sometimes those fake bull balls hanging from the trailer hitch. Not a Camaro...

Yes, I like the looks, but it was there Alpha chassis & LT1, along with all the excellent reviews & comparisons that got me to come in to drive one. Would have never considered it otherwise.

SuperSound · 05-03-2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OddJack

New AMG CLA45 can be had for around $45K. M4 is about the same as a ZL1.

FYI, the M4 just barely set a better lap time in the MT H2H than a 2SS. The M4 as tested was almost twice the cost (because no one buys a stripper M4 since Kias have more standard features) and that was with the $8k optional CCBs. The ZL1 is on a whole other level compared to the M4. The M4 GTS (the top dog) was barely faster than the SS 1LE at MT's Best Driver's car this year. Which is why most BMW owners slit their wrists when someone mentions it. Then they revert to the "it's a BMW" defense to justify the money they spent. They could almost buy a new 320i and a SS for the cost of their M4s. That should say something right there.

Back to your original question, I most definitely did not buy my car for looks. IMO that's one of the worst reasons to pick a car. It offered the most performance, features, and technology for the price.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-03-2017, 09:28 AM

Seems like the vast majority of respondents appreciate the look, but purchased the car for the performance and/or value.

interceptor · 05-03-2017, 10:19 AM

Personally, I believe that "American Muscle" is in a category all it's own. Foreign performance cars are also in a category of their own. In my case, I enjoy keeping up with all cars but my personal preference has always been American Muscle.

It's probably because of my roots, as my dad always chose performance hybrid cars for our family rides (circa 70s GrandAm, Cougar, etc.). Dad was also a mechanic for GMC (diesel semi's). My best friend growing up had a '67 Chevelle, a good friend in school had a '70 GTO Judge, my first car was a '69 Camaro etc.. so you get the picture of influence. Saw more Chargers and Challengers during the Friday Night Cruises vs. Mustangs - much like depicted in the movie American Graffiti (though set in 1962).

I could have chosen a 'vette for my recent purchase, but the Carmaro just "fits" my preference. I dabbled with getting a ZL1, but opted for the Fifty SS more for it's uniqueness and punch when the pedal commanded it. I never felt "right" in my Lexus IS250 F-Sport.. No complaints about that car and certainly not a foreign performance car - just was not me.

SixgenSix · 05-03-2017, 10:34 AM

Looks was the one of the biggest factor for me and when you combine it with everything else for this generation, it's outstanding. I absolutely love the 6th gen and the low roof line. The side silhouette of the 6th gen is just beautiful.

greg72982 · 05-04-2017, 01:20 PM

I had actually wanted a C7, and that was based mostly on looks. When they introduced the Camaro and I saw it could get pretty much the same goodies I wanted for about $15K less my mind was pretty much made up. The looks aren't bad by any means though and that factored in to the decision as well. If I thought it was ugly I would not have got it and probably would have got a slightly used C7. The one usable back seat (my seat is back the whole way since I'm 6'1" with long legs) has come in handy and without it I'd probably drive the car less than I already do as it is just a toy.

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-04-2017, 01:46 PM

5th Gen, yes! Hottest thing when it debut.

dray · 05-04-2017, 01:50 PM

No, bought mine because it's the fastest car I could afford. That being said, it does look awesomely pissed off. Sound like that too.

ron scubadiver · 05-04-2017, 01:59 PM

I bought it for the performance.

DjsBadger · 05-04-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zepp

I bought mine because it's a beautiful looking car with amazing performance, it's the best deal around for the money.

c4racer · 05-04-2017, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddJack

Which one looks better? Camaro or the M4?

M4 looks better. IMO.

05-03-2017, 09:28 AM	#34
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Seems like the vast majority of respondents appreciate the look, but purchased the car for the performance and/or value. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-03-2017, 10:19 AM	#35
interceptor Drives: Stock '17 2SS M6 50th - DD '99 F150 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 113 View My Garage	Personally, I believe that "American Muscle" is in a category all it's own. Foreign performance cars are also in a category of their own. In my case, I enjoy keeping up with all cars but my personal preference has always been American Muscle. It's probably because of my roots, as my dad always chose performance hybrid cars for our family rides (circa 70s GrandAm, Cougar, etc.). Dad was also a mechanic for GMC (diesel semi's). My best friend growing up had a '67 Chevelle, a good friend in school had a '70 GTO Judge, my first car was a '69 Camaro etc.. so you get the picture of influence. Saw more Chargers and Challengers during the Friday Night Cruises vs. Mustangs - much like depicted in the movie American Graffiti (though set in 1962). I could have chosen a 'vette for my recent purchase, but the Carmaro just "fits" my preference. I dabbled with getting a ZL1, but opted for the Fifty SS more for it's uniqueness and punch when the pedal commanded it. I never felt "right" in my Lexus IS250 F-Sport.. No complaints about that car and certainly not a foreign performance car - just was not me. __________________

05-04-2017, 01:20 PM	#37
greg72982 Drives: Black 2017 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: PA Posts: 539	I had actually wanted a C7, and that was based mostly on looks. When they introduced the Camaro and I saw it could get pretty much the same goodies I wanted for about $15K less my mind was pretty much made up. The looks aren't bad by any means though and that factored in to the decision as well. If I thought it was ugly I would not have got it and probably would have got a slightly used C7. The one usable back seat (my seat is back the whole way since I'm 6'1" with long legs) has come in handy and without it I'd probably drive the car less than I already do as it is just a toy. __________________ 2017 Black 2SS, M6, NPP, MRC, NAV, and black bowties - delivered 6/23/16

05-04-2017, 01:59 PM	#40
ron scubadiver Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 550	I bought it for the performance. __________________ Check out my photo blog: https://ronfromtexas.wordpress.com/

05-03-2017, 07:22 AM	#31
CyberGuyPR Drives: '16 vert 2LT RS NPP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 344	I bought solely on looks. My car is a family cruiser so I don't care about anything performance. I4, V6, V8 would've made me equally happy. My dealer had my car highly discounted so that made the decision easy.

05-03-2017, 07:43 AM	#32
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	The few redneck's around here have a jacked up trucks with huge mud tires, likely with a rebel flag pasted somewhere & a bunch of bumper stickers. Sometimes those fake bull balls hanging from the trailer hitch. Not a Camaro... Yes, I like the looks, but it was there Alpha chassis & LT1, along with all the excellent reviews & comparisons that got me to come in to drive one. Would have never considered it otherwise.

05-03-2017, 10:34 AM	#36
SixgenSix Drives: 2020 SHOCK SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 384	Looks was the one of the biggest factor for me and when you combine it with everything else for this generation, it's outstanding. I absolutely love the 6th gen and the low roof line. The side silhouette of the 6th gen is just beautiful.

05-04-2017, 01:46 PM	#38
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	5th Gen, yes! Hottest thing when it debut.

05-04-2017, 01:50 PM	#39
dray Drives: 2017 2SS A8 NGM, 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 189	No, bought mine because it's the fastest car I could afford. That being said, it does look awesomely pissed off. Sound like that too.

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