Saw the new Camaro today...
Discussion
...at American Car Imports. Tony looked after myself and my friends 
Okay, long story short:
American Car Imports in London have imported two Camaros. A yellow 2SS RS with a sunroof and an auto box:
And a Silver LT RS (also an auto but without the roof):
I was on my way home from an American car show (AACI) and risked seeing if they were there - and, WOW. These could well be the first Camaros on British soil and I'm SO happy I've been able to see them so early on.
Hopefully Tony is getting a manual car for me to test, and we may (and I say *may*) go a bit further - but for now it's still a ways off for me.
What I liked:
The interior, fit and finish was superb. A1 - far better than I'd have hoped.
The exhaust note, even on the V6, was very nice. A bit quiet but that is easily remedied.
The car in person is far prettier than even pictures can address
What I didn't like:
It's a bit big. Okay, it's ruddy HUGE. Still, if it fits in the garage I'll entertain it
No rear parking sensors - and a crappy rear view. Might not be a big deal as they can be retro-fitted later on but up-front, it's a pain (maybe some sort of camera can be fitted...)
But ignoring that, I loved it. Plenty needed to get these on the road yet (the rear lights could be interesting) but I can't wait to see and try it for myself.
Okay, long story short:
American Car Imports in London have imported two Camaros. A yellow 2SS RS with a sunroof and an auto box:
And a Silver LT RS (also an auto but without the roof):
I was on my way home from an American car show (AACI) and risked seeing if they were there - and, WOW. These could well be the first Camaros on British soil and I'm SO happy I've been able to see them so early on.
Hopefully Tony is getting a manual car for me to test, and we may (and I say *may*) go a bit further - but for now it's still a ways off for me.
What I liked:
The interior, fit and finish was superb. A1 - far better than I'd have hoped.
The exhaust note, even on the V6, was very nice. A bit quiet but that is easily remedied.
The car in person is far prettier than even pictures can address
What I didn't like:
It's a bit big. Okay, it's ruddy HUGE. Still, if it fits in the garage I'll entertain it
No rear parking sensors - and a crappy rear view. Might not be a big deal as they can be retro-fitted later on but up-front, it's a pain (maybe some sort of camera can be fitted...)
But ignoring that, I loved it. Plenty needed to get these on the road yet (the rear lights could be interesting) but I can't wait to see and try it for myself.
wortec1 said:
They are nice up close
If you get one give us a call as we have lots of toys for them...
I may do - I'll have to wait until I can drive one and see how it goes - plus the cost might put me off (mid-£40k I think for the SS).If you get one give us a call as we have lots of toys for them...
Twin turbo said:
Stunning looking cars and I can't wait to see one in the metal. Amazing how it manages to make even the 20" wheels looks pretty small eek
Yeah, 21s don't exactly look huge either - would love one with the concept setup (21/22 staggered)...Edited by willisit on Sunday 21st June 17:34
wortec1 said:
They are a nice drive 
..........and lowered on 22" rims they look very nice 
So you've been out playing in the US? I'm in two minds over it (the mirrors don't fold so it may not fit the garage) and may go down the Corvette route... still, at the moment I'm waiting as I want the HUD they're talking about (and rear parking sensors). 22s.. yes, that'd be on the plan as well (at least in the rear)...........and lowered on 22" rims they look very nice Stig said:
It's an odd beast - the new Camaro. I thought it was stunning when it first appeared, but I'm quite luke-warm to it now?
Need to see one in the flesh to truly appraise it I guess.
It's far better in person than in pictures - a bit like the Corvette really. It's a handsome thing but I know what you mean. The original 21/22s would finish it off I think.Need to see one in the flesh to truly appraise it I guess.
Jimbeaux said:
willisit said:
Jimbeaux said:
The low end V6 still gets 300 Hp and better mileage than a comparably priced and smaller Hyundai.
Indeed - and it also sounds very V8-like too. Still, it's lacking a couple hundred HP over what I want so I'll start with the V8 willisit said:
wortec1 said:
They are a nice drive ..........and lowered on 22" rims they look very nice
So you've been out playing in the US? I'm in two minds over it (the mirrors don't fold so it may not fit the garage) and may go down the Corvette route... still, at the moment I'm waiting as I want the HUD they're talking about (and rear parking sensors). 22s.. yes, that'd be on the plan as well (at least in the rear)...........and lowered on 22" rims they look very nice A set of 22" magnesium rims, electric suspension and electric exhaust and they look and sound sweet.
An inside pic:
Production SS: http://image.superchevy.com/f/10919523/sucp_0809w_...
http://www.thechevroletcamaro.com/camaro_convertib...
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=2010+c...
Production SS: http://image.superchevy.com/f/10919523/sucp_0809w_...
http://www.thechevroletcamaro.com/camaro_convertib...
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=2010+c...
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 22 June 19:14
I saw the new Challenger and Camaro at Billing yesterday. I wasn't sure what I thought looked best until seeing them at Billing.
The Challenger is definitely the better looking car. Whilst I agree, the the Camaro is probably the better car overall, there was just something about it I'm not sure of in the looks department.
The Camaro's rear end is definitely to high and boxy... those interesting rear lights are wasted on the too tall rear end.
Just got to see a 2010 Mustang in the skin now to make my mind up who is making the winner!
Cheers
Dazza
The Challenger is definitely the better looking car. Whilst I agree, the the Camaro is probably the better car overall, there was just something about it I'm not sure of in the looks department.
The Camaro's rear end is definitely to high and boxy... those interesting rear lights are wasted on the too tall rear end.
Just got to see a 2010 Mustang in the skin now to make my mind up who is making the winner!
Cheers
Dazza
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