Camaros with Kids! - Page 2

Artryan · 10-26-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hops

What you say does seem reasonable, but I have never heard of coupes being dangerous because of the difficult removal of rear passengers after a crash. I searched for some time and found nothing online. Do you have any sources?

I'm not saying it has or hasn't happened. I would just think it's a possibility with any 2 door car with difficult access to the back seats. Factor in the high belt line and you just don't have as much access.

I think it goes without saying that the Camaro probably isn't a wise choice for a kid hauler. To me personally, it's kind of like making the argument that pit bulls are great family dogs. It doesn't mean that your pit bull isn't the biggest baby on earth, but you're still taking a bigger risk than someone that owns a Corgi. JMO.

pauly1119 · 10-26-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Not a problem, have 2 full size recaro car seats in the back.

The lack of seat belt loop on seat is more of pain n ass than lack of leg room.

Looks good but you could use some weather tech floor matts back there.

IOMike · 10-26-2019, 07:59 PM

I don't think it's about the Camaro being a good or bad kid hauler it's about wanting a performance vehicle you can also share with the family. After having a kid, I have no interest in a 2 seater, I'll never own a Corvette.

Hops · 10-26-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Artryan

I think it goes without saying that the Camaro probably isn't a wise choice for a kid hauler. To me personally, it's kind of like making the argument that pit bulls are great family dogs. It doesn't mean that your pit bull isn't the biggest baby on earth, but you're still taking a bigger risk than someone that owns a Corgi. JMO.

The Camaro is prefect for the kids, they actually fit well in the back seat like it was made for them....

I don't think you can say a Camaro is inherently unsafe by elevating how easy it is to get in and out of.
Although the latest data from the IIHS is for 2014 cars, so only the gen 5 camaro here, there are plenty of "family oriented" cars with higher death rates than the Camaro:

https://www.iihs.org/ratings/driver-...make-and-model

Aragorn · 10-26-2019, 09:03 PM

Young kids in the back is doable but significantly less practical than sedan.

Artryan · 10-27-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hops

The Camaro is prefect for the kids, they actually fit well in the back seat like it was made for them....

I don't think you can say a Camaro is inherently unsafe by elevating how easy it is to get in and out of.
Although the latest data from the IIHS is for 2014 cars, so only the gen 5 camaro here, there are plenty of "family oriented" cars with higher death rates than the Camaro:

https://www.iihs.org/ratings/driver-...make-and-model

Just wait until your kids are above 30 inches tall.

IceGoaliePaul · 10-27-2019, 11:15 AM

I don't have kids (I got a camaro instead) but I have 7 nieces and nephews. My take is the the girls love driving around in the Camaro. They beg me to take them out every time. The boys don't care at all. They will put hundreds of dirty foot prints all over your car especially on the back of the front seats but somehow on the ceiling as well. Kids likely will get bored quicker as they really can't see anything out of the windows. Be prepaired to change the color of the interior spectrum lighting frequently.

BPSS · 10-27-2019, 04:50 PM

No problem, have just hit 4400Miles all of them with Wifey and my 2 kids, 2 full Recaro seats in the back.
The Camaro is an family muscle car

And we park at the ekstra large Family Parking Spots

arpad_m · 10-27-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BPSS

No problem, have just hit 4400Miles all of them with Wifey and my 2 kids, 2 full Recaro seats in the back.
The Camaro is an family muscle car

And we park at the ekstra large Family Parking Spots

Awesome car and great pics, long live Denmark

JamesNoBrakes · 10-28-2019, 12:18 AM

As long as they don't have legs.

Wyzz Kydd · 10-28-2019, 11:18 AM

I take my kids to school 5 days a week in my Camaro. 14 year old up front, 12 year old and 9 year old in the back.

NeverDie · 10-28-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BPSS

No problem, have just hit 4400Miles all of them with Wifey and my 2 kids, 2 full Recaro seats in the back.
The Camaro is an family muscle car

And we park at the ekstra large Family Parking Spots

Did you draw those pics yourself on an etch-a-sketch or take them with a first-gen PrimeCo phone?

Vtor_ZL1 · 10-28-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverDie

Did you draw those pics yourself on an etch-a-sketch or take them with a first-gen PrimeCo phone?

OH look a joke dead on arrival.

CrazyCatGuy · 10-28-2019, 01:45 PM

I take my 17 month old to daycare and pick him up afterwards 4 days a week. The only challenge for me is flipping the rear set around when I'm getting him out, but it's definitely not so bad to where I'd sell the car for something else. Now, if I had 2 kids with rear facing seats, I'd be in something else.

10-27-2019, 11:15 AM	#21
IceGoaliePaul Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	I don't have kids (I got a camaro instead) but I have 7 nieces and nephews. My take is the the girls love driving around in the Camaro. They beg me to take them out every time. The boys don't care at all. They will put hundreds of dirty foot prints all over your car especially on the back of the front seats but somehow on the ceiling as well. Kids likely will get bored quicker as they really can't see anything out of the windows. Be prepaired to change the color of the interior spectrum lighting frequently. Last edited by IceGoaliePaul; 10-27-2019 at 05:43 PM.

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BPSS Drives: Camaro 2SS 2018 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 25	No problem, have just hit 4400Miles all of them with Wifey and my 2 kids, 2 full Recaro seats in the back. The Camaro is an family muscle car And we park at the ekstra large Family Parking Spots Attached Images

10-28-2019, 12:18 AM	#24
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,302	As long as they don't have legs. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

10-28-2019, 01:45 PM	#28
CrazyCatGuy I'm the cats pajamas baby Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 150	I take my 17 month old to daycare and pick him up afterwards 4 days a week. The only challenge for me is flipping the rear set around when I'm getting him out, but it's definitely not so bad to where I'd sell the car for something else. Now, if I had 2 kids with rear facing seats, I'd be in something else. __________________

10-26-2019, 07:59 PM	#17
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	I don't think it's about the Camaro being a good or bad kid hauler it's about wanting a performance vehicle you can also share with the family. After having a kid, I have no interest in a 2 seater, I'll never own a Corvette.

10-26-2019, 09:03 PM	#19
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Young kids in the back is doable but significantly less practical than sedan.

10-28-2019, 11:18 AM	#25
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	I take my kids to school 5 days a week in my Camaro. 14 year old up front, 12 year old and 9 year old in the back.

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