How fast did you got used to the car's dimensions and field of view?

yankee · 03-15-2019, 04:28 PM

I did my first test drive today. The car feels awesome. Also, at least on the sides, I can see better than in my Mazda 3, which seems to have less window in the blind spot

The windshield, yes, is kind of small but I can bypass that.

My real issue, at least at first sight, was with the length of the car. It seems huge for what I am used to, like a big truck. No idea how to park it. No idea how much space I have in front of me or on the sides. I had to turn left / right from the middle of the lane to feel somewhat comfortable.

I am not complaining at all, I want to be somewhat sure that I will be comfortable with it after a while.

I want to go and buy it tomorrow. How fast did you got used to its dimensions?

Thanks!

Azerlazer26 · 03-15-2019, 04:36 PM

Coming from a 2017 Honda Accord Touring sedan i got used to the size/visibility within a day or two. Length wise it was very similar to my Honda but visibility was the thing that I and most other people needed to get used to. Before you drive in tight spots, get a true feel for the car. Take it to an open space and experiment.

Soleil · 03-15-2019, 04:37 PM

As I drive it only in sommer I need every spring a few weeks to get used to is. To park in front of a curb is always a challenge as mine is lower.

and it is really difficult to judge the distance.

RobbyBeefcake87 · 03-15-2019, 04:48 PM

I got used to the visibility almost immediately but, the rear view isn't much but to me is only an issue when parking and the camera takes care of that.

The footprint of the car took me a while, mostly from up close with the 1le's extra wide stance.

Mr_Jones · 03-15-2019, 05:06 PM

Coming from a VW CC I still dont feel confident enough to back in as I did with the VW in my single car garage. Overall the length is about the same but the Camaro is 2" wider and I cant quite judge all that junk in the trunk I'm carrying now, LOL. Its been a week... Maybe I'll man up and try it this weekend.

Glen e · 03-15-2019, 05:11 PM

When I get a new car, I find an empty parking lot on a Sunday afternoon and take a couple 1L Coke bottles to set out to see how close I can get , where the curb is and just the general dimensions of the car. Put 1 behind you and see how the camera works and how actually far it is , instead of just looking at the lines etc. etc.… You can prevent a lot of road rash this way.

Amiaji · 03-15-2019, 05:21 PM

Once I figured out how to raise the seat up I had no problem seeing out of the car. the part that took me a while to get used to was the length of the hood. I had been driving a Frontier for the previous 20 years and it has a much shorter hood.

ItsChristianInHD · 03-15-2019, 05:33 PM

Took me a day or two. I came from a Cruze.

HCI2000SS · 03-15-2019, 05:43 PM

In most situations I don't find the visibility nearly as bad as the general masses would have you believe. The hardest parts for me are when having to turn on a steep incline or decline. When pulling into a parking spot I always error on the conservative side by parking back a bit. That long hood and low chin will creep up on a curb before you know it. Other than that I feel the car has fine visibility where it counts. Having the mirrors adjusted just right really help too

matt fe2o3 · 03-15-2019, 05:51 PM

Just a few days for me. The issue of forward low windshield view went away quickly. The side -coupe blind-spots are an issue and mirrors, even with lane change alert don't help 100% - I might put some small mirrors out on the top outboard of the existing mirrors - second lane sight with mirrors is not great.

The rear is a lot closer to your butt than you think. It seems longer/farther back due to the rear window height and angle.

My wife had a 95' Mustang she bought new in 95' (handed down to son and RIP after 20 years - LOL) and the visibility on the sides was much better because the belt line was far lower.

yankee · 03-15-2019, 05:55 PM

Did your first test drive put you in a bit of a doubt before getting the car?
I do like the car, maybe too much, but the field of view takes a portion of my excitement away. If you say that this will pass, I will buy it.

Going to the dealer tomorrow (I got a great offer, $9000 off MSRP for a 2.0 LT RS), which is pretty far from me so I don’t have time for extended test drives.

I only owned a Fiat Panda and a Mazda 3 to which I got very comfortable in 15 min. The Camaro seems like a space ship compared to those

DaveC113 · 03-15-2019, 05:57 PM

About 2000 miles.

Before then it was harder for me to judge distance on the right side and front of the car, as the curbs or obstacles disappear from view as you get near. Now, I can place the front within a few inches of where I want it when parking, and don't feel like I have to take right hand turns so wide.

It's more important to adjust the drivers seat and side mirrors optimally vs most cars. Side mirrors should be adjusted outward so you don't see the sides of the car anymore, the idea is they extend your view past where the rear view mirror ends.

And yes... it is a pretty big car for how much interior space it has.

Zboy136 · 03-15-2019, 06:14 PM

On a 30 mins drive home I went from feeling super nervous of the field of view, to being completely fine and loving it.

DevilsReject97 · 03-15-2019, 06:32 PM

I never had any issues...she felt like a glove....

03-15-2019, 04:28 PM	#1
yankee Drives: 2018 Camaro LT RS, 2015 Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 388	How fast did you got used to the car's dimensions and field of view? I did my first test drive today. The car feels awesome. Also, at least on the sides, I can see better than in my Mazda 3, which seems to have less window in the blind spot The windshield, yes, is kind of small but I can bypass that. My real issue, at least at first sight, was with the length of the car. It seems huge for what I am used to, like a big truck. No idea how to park it. No idea how much space I have in front of me or on the sides. I had to turn left / right from the middle of the lane to feel somewhat comfortable. I am not complaining at all, I want to be somewhat sure that I will be comfortable with it after a while. I want to go and buy it tomorrow. How fast did you got used to its dimensions? Thanks!

03-15-2019, 04:37 PM	#3
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	As I drive it only in sommer I need every spring a few weeks to get used to is. To park in front of a curb is always a challenge as mine is lower. and it is really difficult to judge the distance. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

03-15-2019, 04:48 PM	#4
RobbyBeefcake87 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,980	Size I got used to the visibility almost immediately but, the rear view isn't much but to me is only an issue when parking and the camera takes care of that. The footprint of the car took me a while, mostly from up close with the 1le's extra wide stance. __________________ 2000 Miata - aventi storm wheels, roll bar. 2019 Mustang GT pp1 - svt pp2 wheels, mbrp cat back, sync 3 upgrade, p1x procharger + stg2 intercooler. 2018 Colorado zr2 - zr2 sport bar, showcase spare tire. 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - GM cai, black bowties, suede knee bolsters, 1le plate frame, black fuel door, dark tails + 3rd brake light, euro side markers + led's, GM all weather floor mats, velossatech big mouth, GM strut brace. 2017 Corvette Grandsport (sold) - untouched. 2006 GTO (sold) - iat relocation, air box mod, monero side marker lights.

03-15-2019, 05:06 PM	#5
Mr_Jones DaBatMan Drives: "Candi" 2018 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 51	Coming from a VW CC I still dont feel confident enough to back in as I did with the VW in my single car garage. Overall the length is about the same but the Camaro is 2" wider and I cant quite judge all that junk in the trunk I'm carrying now, LOL. Its been a week... Maybe I'll man up and try it this weekend. __________________ "As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride" MODS: husky floor liners / uniden r7 / plain jane otherwise... Current Wives: 2018 Camaro 2LT RS MT / 2008 Avalanche 5.3L AFM Ex-GF's: 2010 VW CC Lux 2.0T/ 2004 Mazda RX-8 GT MT/ 2001 A6 3.0T MT/ 2001 Navigator / 1995 Accord EX MT

03-15-2019, 05:11 PM	#6
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	When I get a new car, I find an empty parking lot on a Sunday afternoon and take a couple 1L Coke bottles to set out to see how close I can get , where the curb is and just the general dimensions of the car. Put 1 behind you and see how the camera works and how actually far it is , instead of just looking at the lines etc. etc.… You can prevent a lot of road rash this way. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

03-15-2019, 04:36 PM	#2
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	Coming from a 2017 Honda Accord Touring sedan i got used to the size/visibility within a day or two. Length wise it was very similar to my Honda but visibility was the thing that I and most other people needed to get used to. Before you drive in tight spots, get a true feel for the car. Take it to an open space and experiment.

03-15-2019, 05:21 PM	#7
Amiaji Drives: 2018 1SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49	Once I figured out how to raise the seat up I had no problem seeing out of the car. the part that took me a while to get used to was the length of the hood. I had been driving a Frontier for the previous 20 years and it has a much shorter hood.

03-15-2019, 05:33 PM	#8
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Took me a day or two. I came from a Cruze.

03-15-2019, 05:43 PM	#9
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	In most situations I don't find the visibility nearly as bad as the general masses would have you believe. The hardest parts for me are when having to turn on a steep incline or decline. When pulling into a parking spot I always error on the conservative side by parking back a bit. That long hood and low chin will creep up on a curb before you know it. Other than that I feel the car has fine visibility where it counts. Having the mirrors adjusted just right really help too

03-15-2019, 05:51 PM	#10
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Just a few days for me. The issue of forward low windshield view went away quickly. The side -coupe blind-spots are an issue and mirrors, even with lane change alert don't help 100% - I might put some small mirrors out on the top outboard of the existing mirrors - second lane sight with mirrors is not great. The rear is a lot closer to your butt than you think. It seems longer/farther back due to the rear window height and angle. My wife had a 95' Mustang she bought new in 95' (handed down to son and RIP after 20 years - LOL) and the visibility on the sides was much better because the belt line was far lower. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

03-15-2019, 05:55 PM	#11
yankee Drives: 2018 Camaro LT RS, 2015 Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 388	Did your first test drive put you in a bit of a doubt before getting the car? I do like the car, maybe too much, but the field of view takes a portion of my excitement away. If you say that this will pass, I will buy it. Going to the dealer tomorrow (I got a great offer, $9000 off MSRP for a 2.0 LT RS), which is pretty far from me so I don’t have time for extended test drives. I only owned a Fiat Panda and a Mazda 3 to which I got very comfortable in 15 min. The Camaro seems like a space ship compared to those

03-15-2019, 05:57 PM	#12
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,865	About 2000 miles. Before then it was harder for me to judge distance on the right side and front of the car, as the curbs or obstacles disappear from view as you get near. Now, I can place the front within a few inches of where I want it when parking, and don't feel like I have to take right hand turns so wide. It's more important to adjust the drivers seat and side mirrors optimally vs most cars. Side mirrors should be adjusted outward so you don't see the sides of the car anymore, the idea is they extend your view past where the rear view mirror ends. And yes... it is a pretty big car for how much interior space it has.

03-15-2019, 06:14 PM	#13
Zboy136 Drives: Red Hot 17 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 116	On a 30 mins drive home I went from feeling super nervous of the field of view, to being completely fine and loving it.

03-15-2019, 06:32 PM	#14
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	I never had any issues...she felt like a glove.... __________________

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