SS Camaro is the most fun car I've owned

MackSteelPrivateEye · 07-06-2020, 11:42 AM

After having my 17 SS 6 speed since new as my Daily Driver I can honestly say this is definatly the most fun and fastest car I have ever owned. And I have owned and driven some 60s muscle that were quick. The big Difference with the Camaro is its not only quick but just goes where you point it and its comfortable and looks good going down the road. I find it hard to believe Chevy is not selling more of these cars.

Eric10905 · 07-06-2020, 01:01 PM

On this forum, I doubt your going find many, if any, dissenting opinions, lol.

Yes, I find mine to be an absolute joy to drive. I think the return for the price is quite good. I love to see curves in the road! (wish i would have jumped for the 1LE in hind sight). I like that i am often the only Camaro at any stop. There are mustangs, chargers, and challengers all over the place, like rabbits...

I fully agree with your comment on how Chevy is not selling more of these. But that is likely going to lead to a thread explosion on corporate (mis)management, advertising, best business practices, etc, etc. ;-)

Yellow Beast · 07-06-2020, 01:17 PM

Yea money well spent. Best car i've had out of over 20 in my life so far. Only negative is worrying if someone is going to hit it when you still park away from other cars and you come out and see someone still parked right next to it. Seriously its happened to me a handful of times. I even worry about valet parking guys taking it out for a joyride.

L8Apex · 07-06-2020, 01:18 PM

I've owned a lot of cars, and so far this is my favorite as well

LT4Greg · 07-06-2020, 01:30 PM

My 2017 ZL1 that I bought used last year is the best and fastest of the 6 Camaros I have owned over the years since the first one, a 1982 Z28 that I bought new!��

I`m Batman · 07-06-2020, 01:44 PM

Ditto!

<rant>

Not sure why people complains about visibility or trunk space... That's not what you buy this car for. If you have visibility and big trunk space, the car wouldn't look like it does, it would look like a Mustang or a Challenger or a Camry. It's the design of the car's dimension. For the Camaro to look the way it looks (much better than the others IMO) and perform the way it does, that's what you get. Do people that buy other sport cars like Ferrari or Lamborghini complains about visibility or trunk space? If they do, they need to get Camry... same goes for the Camaro buyers.

</rant>

arpad_m · 07-06-2020, 01:47 PM

Although I only owned a handful of cars, I concur

We just finished a 1000-mile road trip with my wife, she had zero complaints about anything, even wanted to drive, which is unprecedented, she is normally afraid to even consider it.

I particularly like the Jekyll & Hyde aspect with the Maggie, the car can easily behave like a nice tame kitty with all the amenities, then become a roaring lion the next moment. Heck, simply taking a corner is already fun.

The difference with mine is that I already de-warrantied, then wrecked it, so I'm somewhat less worried about resale value, she is definitely my forever car

(It looks and rides (!) better than new after the repairs btw, the body shop pulled wonders with the alignment, they must have some seriously high tech equipment.)

RyanR623 · 07-06-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

After having my 17 SS 6 speed since new as my Daily Driver I can honestly say this is definatly the most fun and fastest car I have ever owned. And I have owned and driven some 60s muscle that were quick. The big Difference with the Camaro is its not only quick but just goes where you point it and its comfortable and looks good going down the road. I find it hard to believe Chevy is not selling more of these cars.

Because they don't advertise

And they wonder why the challengers are outselling the Camaro. Couldn't be the brotherhood of muscle commercials you see every half hour could it?

plus1zero · 07-06-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanR623

Because they don't advertise

And they wonder why the challengers are outselling the Camaro. Couldn't be the brotherhood of muscle commercials you see every half hour could it?

That and the 2019s

Brudda*Termite · 07-06-2020, 02:27 PM

Same, most fun car ever. I'll be saying it again in a couple of years when I get a ZL1, haha...

caSStro18 · 07-06-2020, 03:05 PM

I guess it's okay that they don't sell as many. Just means we have a car that is more unique and rare compared to the Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, etc. I have to say, I see far more Mustangs around my small town than I do Camaros. I like having a car that stands out from the crowd a bit more than the competition.

Aragorn · 07-06-2020, 03:07 PM

For sure, greatest car I have ever owned. As far as visibility I only get a little nervous through restaurant or bank drive-through’s. Other than that it’s a non-issue.

ThirdGenNut · 07-06-2020, 05:19 PM

Fun factor 11, overall looks 8, visibility and comfort are just right. i dont give a shit about the trunk, it could have been a hatchback for all i care. radio and facia 4 and 7.

Deputy Dog · 07-06-2020, 08:59 PM

Yes...such a fine automobile.

"She's so Fun my LT1... Giddy yup, Giddy Yup, Giddy Yup LT1"

07-06-2020, 11:42 AM	#1
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	SS Camaro is the most fun car I've owned After having my 17 SS 6 speed since new as my Daily Driver I can honestly say this is definatly the most fun and fastest car I have ever owned. And I have owned and driven some 60s muscle that were quick. The big Difference with the Camaro is its not only quick but just goes where you point it and its comfortable and looks good going down the road. I find it hard to believe Chevy is not selling more of these cars.

07-06-2020, 01:30 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	My 2017 ZL1 that I bought used last year is the best and fastest of the 6 Camaros I have owned over the years since the first one, a 1982 Z28 that I bought new!�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-06-2020, 01:47 PM	#7
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,576 View My Garage	Although I only owned a handful of cars, I concur We just finished a 1000-mile road trip with my wife, she had zero complaints about anything, even wanted to drive, which is unprecedented, she is normally afraid to even consider it. I particularly like the Jekyll & Hyde aspect with the Maggie, the car can easily behave like a nice tame kitty with all the amenities, then become a roaring lion the next moment. Heck, simply taking a corner is already fun. The difference with mine is that I already de-warrantied, then wrecked it, so I'm somewhat less worried about resale value, she is definitely my forever car (It looks and rides (!) better than new after the repairs btw, the body shop pulled wonders with the alignment, they must have some seriously high tech equipment.) __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

07-06-2020, 02:27 PM	#10
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	Same, most fun car ever. I'll be saying it again in a couple of years when I get a ZL1, haha... __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

07-06-2020, 08:59 PM	#14
Deputy Dog Banned Drives: 2017 Super Sport Cam. Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: US Posts: 893	Yes...such a fine automobile. "She's so Fun my LT1... Giddy yup, Giddy Yup, Giddy Yup LT1" Attached Images

07-06-2020, 01:01 PM	#2
Eric10905 Geezer_loves_Camaros Drives: 2018 2SS, Black, A8 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 224	On this forum, I doubt your going find many, if any, dissenting opinions, lol. Yes, I find mine to be an absolute joy to drive. I think the return for the price is quite good. I love to see curves in the road! (wish i would have jumped for the 1LE in hind sight). I like that i am often the only Camaro at any stop. There are mustangs, chargers, and challengers all over the place, like rabbits... I fully agree with your comment on how Chevy is not selling more of these. But that is likely going to lead to a thread explosion on corporate (mis)management, advertising, best business practices, etc, etc. ;-)

07-06-2020, 01:17 PM	#3
Yellow Beast TD Drives: 2017 2SS, 2014 Mercedes C300 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Connecticut Posts: 248	Yea money well spent. Best car i've had out of over 20 in my life so far. Only negative is worrying if someone is going to hit it when you still park away from other cars and you come out and see someone still parked right next to it. Seriously its happened to me a handful of times. I even worry about valet parking guys taking it out for a joyride.

07-06-2020, 01:18 PM	#4
L8Apex Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 299 View My Garage	I've owned a lot of cars, and so far this is my favorite as well

07-06-2020, 01:44 PM	#6
I`m Batman Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 393	Ditto! <rant> Not sure why people complains about visibility or trunk space... That's not what you buy this car for. If you have visibility and big trunk space, the car wouldn't look like it does, it would look like a Mustang or a Challenger or a Camry. It's the design of the car's dimension. For the Camaro to look the way it looks (much better than the others IMO) and perform the way it does, that's what you get. Do people that buy other sport cars like Ferrari or Lamborghini complains about visibility or trunk space? If they do, they need to get Camry... same goes for the Camaro buyers. </rant>

07-06-2020, 03:05 PM	#11
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	I guess it's okay that they don't sell as many. Just means we have a car that is more unique and rare compared to the Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, etc. I have to say, I see far more Mustangs around my small town than I do Camaros. I like having a car that stands out from the crowd a bit more than the competition.

07-06-2020, 03:07 PM	#12
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	For sure, greatest car I have ever owned. As far as visibility I only get a little nervous through restaurant or bank drive-through’s. Other than that it’s a non-issue.

07-06-2020, 05:19 PM	#13
ThirdGenNut Drives: 2020 LT1 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 187	Fun factor 11, overall looks 8, visibility and comfort are just right. i dont give a shit about the trunk, it could have been a hatchback for all i care. radio and facia 4 and 7.

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