Camaro as kid hauler? - Page 3

Dasche · 06-11-2015, 12:41 PM

My very tall 4 year old grandson said "pop-pop needs a minivan, my legs are too long to sit back here". NOT HAPPENING... I guess he'll be riding with his mother! LOL

bobby97z · 06-11-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dasche

My very tall 4 year old grandson said "pop-pop needs a minivan, my legs are too long to sit back here". NOT HAPPENING... I guess he'll be riding with his mother! LOL

Thats funny!!! My wife drives the mini odyssey. I love it on long trips, but tough around town. I can't wait to get another camaro, trade the civic, and have the booster seats in the back. No more drinks or snacks in the car!!

Dexman1349 · 06-11-2015, 03:24 PM

I've had my 5th Gen for just shy of 5 years and my kids were 3 & 5 when I got it. I drive with the full family fairly regularly and take the kids to school in it every day.

MBK · 06-11-2015, 10:50 PM

I wouldn't do it.

191185 · 06-12-2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kmdrum79

Just wanted to get the parent's point of view on how a Camaro is as a family car. I've always wanted a 2 door sports car but have always leaned on sedan's or SUV's to take the family around. While I realize that the Camaro isn't an ideal car for a family, I wanted to see how people deal with it when you have to stick a child in the back seat. My daughter is a very tall 4 1/2 year old. She's still in booster seat (by law) but she's approaching 4 ft tall, very quickly. Since I don't want to go the sedan route again, I've been looking at various cars and trucks but I've always loved the 5th Gen and now the 6th Gen has me excited to purchase one, around a year and a half from now. Any perspective on this subject would be appreciated!

I have a 2010 Camaro, and a 16 month old, so theres a car seat in the back.

works fine.

sometimes there is a 10 year old back there too, works fine. her legs do not touch the front of the driver seat, even when I'm sitting how I normally do.

Jeffro19 · 06-12-2015, 08:11 AM

I don't think it's impossible at all for kids to be able to fit in a camaro comfortably. Is it the best car for it? No probably not. But if it works go for it.

Gforce8 · 06-13-2015, 04:45 PM

This is the reason I bought a camaro. I have two girls and they both fit in the camaro, (in a pinch) They are both 5'11!.
The back seat folds flat for lots of hauling.
The tailgate is small but you can pack a lot in the trunk through the doors.
Even now that I could get a vette, I will get the new 2016 for year round pleasure.
YOLO!!!

thebiglubinsky · 06-15-2015, 10:02 AM

Guys, the back seats are so small that there's really no other purpose for them other than for kids. If I made lots of trips to Home Depot or chaufered lots of adults around, I'd probably go with something like an SRT Jeep. Kids are the only thing that fit great back there. No kids, get a Stingray. That's what I'd do.

JaxChris · 06-16-2015, 12:11 AM

Our kids fit in the back just fine and I'm over 6' tall. They like being in the sports car but are annoyed by the lack of cup holders or power for their tablets. On long trips they want to ride in the Camaro. My complaint is that the passenger seat doesn't have a slide rail release built into the seat folding latch. Having to hold the power slide button each time they get in/out really drives the woman nuts (me too). As for power back there, just some thoughtful channels from inside the console to the rear would be nice. And the kids also wish the rear buckles were deeper in the cushion or had more pad around them. They say they stick out too much.

Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =(

Bassment · 06-16-2015, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JaxChris

Our kids fit in the back just fine and I'm over 6' tall. They like being in the sports car but are annoyed by the lack of cup holders or power for their tablets. On long trips they want to ride in the Camaro. My complaint is that the passenger seat doesn't have a slide rail release built into the seat folding latch. Having to hold the power slide button each time they get in/out really drives the woman nuts (me too). As for power back there, just some thoughtful channels from inside the console to the rear would be nice. And the kids also wish the rear buckles were deeper in the cushion or had more pad around them. They say they stick out too much.

Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =(

I really feel they should have manual adjustment seats on all trims. What is the point of power adjust? It's heavier, more expensive and slower.

thebiglubinsky · 06-16-2015, 09:02 AM

"Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =("

Then it would be time for a C63 or an ATS-V sedan. Not a bad trade off...

Dexman1349 · 06-16-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JaxChris

Our kids fit in the back just fine and I'm over 6' tall. They like being in the sports car but are annoyed by the lack of cup holders or power for their tablets. On long trips they want to ride in the Camaro. My complaint is that the passenger seat doesn't have a slide rail release built into the seat folding latch. Having to hold the power slide button each time they get in/out really drives the woman nuts (me too). As for power back there, just some thoughtful channels from inside the console to the rear would be nice. And the kids also wish the rear buckles were deeper in the cushion or had more pad around them. They say they stick out too much.

Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =(

My seats have manual releases on the back of the seat just below the headrest. I've never had to mess with the power incline to let people in/out.

Picture from ebay, so not sure how long it will last:

V6CamaroRS · 06-16-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassment

I really feel they should have manual adjustment seats on all trims. What is the point of power adjust? It's heavier, more expensive and slower.

The point is that it moves up and down along with full seat tilt. Given the Camaro's low roofline you would never find a comfortable driving position with manual seats.

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Originally Posted by Dexman1349

My seats have manual releases on the back of the seat just below the headrest. I've never had to mess with the power incline to let people in/out.

I assumed people were saying that the seat release didn't create a large enough opening. Never even considered that folks might not be aware of it!

If you're not aware of it, try the seat release handle and let us know if it solves your problems!

06-11-2015, 12:41 PM	#29
Dasche Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Paterson NJ Posts: 62	Long Legged 4 yr old My very tall 4 year old grandson said "pop-pop needs a minivan, my legs are too long to sit back here". NOT HAPPENING... I guess he'll be riding with his mother! LOL

06-11-2015, 03:24 PM	#31
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I've had my 5th Gen for just shy of 5 years and my kids were 3 & 5 when I got it. I drive with the full family fairly regularly and take the kids to school in it every day. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

06-11-2015, 10:50 PM	#32
MBK Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	I wouldn't do it. __________________ Here I come

06-12-2015, 08:11 AM	#34
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I don't think it's impossible at all for kids to be able to fit in a camaro comfortably. Is it the best car for it? No probably not. But if it works go for it. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

06-13-2015, 04:45 PM	#35
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	This is the reason I bought a camaro. I have two girls and they both fit in the camaro, (in a pinch) They are both 5'11!. The back seat folds flat for lots of hauling. The tailgate is small but you can pack a lot in the trunk through the doors. Even now that I could get a vette, I will get the new 2016 for year round pleasure. YOLO!!! __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

06-15-2015, 10:02 AM	#36
thebiglubinsky Drives: Infiniti G37S Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 47	Guys, the back seats are so small that there's really no other purpose for them other than for kids. If I made lots of trips to Home Depot or chaufered lots of adults around, I'd probably go with something like an SRT Jeep. Kids are the only thing that fit great back there. No kids, get a Stingray. That's what I'd do.

06-16-2015, 12:11 AM	#37
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	Our kids fit in the back just fine and I'm over 6' tall. They like being in the sports car but are annoyed by the lack of cup holders or power for their tablets. On long trips they want to ride in the Camaro. My complaint is that the passenger seat doesn't have a slide rail release built into the seat folding latch. Having to hold the power slide button each time they get in/out really drives the woman nuts (me too). As for power back there, just some thoughtful channels from inside the console to the rear would be nice. And the kids also wish the rear buckles were deeper in the cushion or had more pad around them. They say they stick out too much. Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =(

06-16-2015, 09:02 AM	#39
thebiglubinsky Drives: Infiniti G37S Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 47	"Once our kids hit 5' though, the party will be over. If the rear of the 6th gen is tighter, I may get vetoed by the family on upgrading. =(" Then it would be time for a C63 or an ATS-V sedan. Not a bad trade off...

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