What is the uglyist camaro?
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Even though my least favorite Camaro was the 2nd generation until the 78 model year, they still looked better than the meager selection of sporty cars back then. When they redesigned the front and rear of the 2nd gen in 78, it got a whole lot better looking.
93-97 ......best looking of all in my opinion. They still command a lot of attention even today. Haven't aged in the looks department at all. And the salad shooters don't look bad...particularly the chrome ones.
I don't mind the 98+, but prefer the SS because of the hood scoop.
93-97 ......best looking of all in my opinion. They still command a lot of attention even today. Haven't aged in the looks department at all. And the salad shooters don't look bad...particularly the chrome ones.
I don't mind the 98+, but prefer the SS because of the hood scoop.
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Originally posted by Capn Pete
Hey, Camaros were around for 15 years before they built the style that you like (LT1 4th-gen), so you can't knock the ones in between, otherwise they wouldn't have made it to where they did
. And maybe that big "mouth" isn't your favourite look, but under the hood is probably one of the best engines GM has ever built, and it seems to be becoming the new standard, like an old "350 Chevy" used to be the benchmark
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Hey, Camaros were around for 15 years before they built the style that you like (LT1 4th-gen), so you can't knock the ones in between, otherwise they wouldn't have made it to where they did
. And maybe that big "mouth" isn't your favourite look, but under the hood is probably one of the best engines GM has ever built, and it seems to be becoming the new standard, like an old "350 Chevy" used to be the benchmark.
I can't argue the LS1 was one if not THE best engine GM put in a car. But then again, if you didn't like the fishy look of the Camaro, there was always the hamburger bun bumper look of the Formula/TA instead.
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That is a really hard question. I'll answer this one in terms of my opinion.
Best looking: First Gen '67-'69.
Then all others in this order: '70-'73, '98-'02, '78-'81, '93-'97,'74-'77, '82-'92.
My all time favorites are the '67-'68, and the '77 z28.
There were no bad looking camaros in my book!
PS: can't argue the fact that the LS1 was the best overall regular production engine ever installed in a camaro. (and one of the best GM engines ever).
Its ashame how some things become so good, then their gone.
Best looking: First Gen '67-'69.
Then all others in this order: '70-'73, '98-'02, '78-'81, '93-'97,'74-'77, '82-'92.
My all time favorites are the '67-'68, and the '77 z28.
There were no bad looking camaros in my book!
PS: can't argue the fact that the LS1 was the best overall regular production engine ever installed in a camaro. (and one of the best GM engines ever).
Its ashame how some things become so good, then their gone.
Last edited by lbls1; May 24, 2004 at 10:33 PM.
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Originally posted by MikeStank
yea, i guess there really are no ugly camaros, but there were sure some ugly firebirds.
yea, i guess there really are no ugly camaros, but there were sure some ugly firebirds.
The ugliest Camaros are the totally riced out ones with gigantic wings, stickers, bad paint, and bad wheels.
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Re: What is the uglyist camaro?
Originally posted by Ville H. Valo
what do you think, year, type, several years that look the same?
I think that the 1993 - 1997 camaros are the worst. and the 1982 - 1985
what do you think, year, type, several years that look the same?
I think that the 1993 - 1997 camaros are the worst. and the 1982 - 1985
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IROC and Z28 third gens look good to my eyes (minus the hoover dam spoiler on the later models) but there's something toxic about those early 80's berlinettas
EEEW!
It's like a Buick Camaro or something.
EEEW!
It's like a Buick Camaro or something.
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IMO the early 3rd gens are probably the worst, followed VERY closely by the 98-2002 catfish/concorde. Both ugly.
Dude we're not talking about engines. Quit taking offense because you drive a catfish/concorde.
Originally posted by Capn Pete
Hey, Camaros were around for 15 years before they built the style that you like (LT1 4th-gen), so you can't knock the ones in between, otherwise they wouldn't have made it to where they did. And maybe that big "mouth" isn't your favourite look, but under the hood is probably one of the best engines GM has ever built, and it seems to be becoming the new standard, like an old "350 Chevy" used to be the benchmark.
Hey, Camaros were around for 15 years before they built the style that you like (LT1 4th-gen), so you can't knock the ones in between, otherwise they wouldn't have made it to where they did
. And maybe that big "mouth" isn't your favourite look, but under the hood is probably one of the best engines GM has ever built, and it seems to be becoming the new standard, like an old "350 Chevy" used to be the benchmark.
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From: Oshawa - Home of the 5th-gen
Originally posted by Sandman_97Z
IMO the early 3rd gens are probably the worst, followed VERY closely by the 98-2002 catfish/concorde. Both ugly.
Dude we're not talking about engines. Quit taking offense because you drive a catfish/concorde.
IMO the early 3rd gens are probably the worst, followed VERY closely by the 98-2002 catfish/concorde. Both ugly.
Dude we're not talking about engines. Quit taking offense because you drive a catfish/concorde.
Hey, it's all a matter of opinion, right?
I don't like the close resemblance between the 4th-gen Camaros and Chryslers, but it doesn't mean I don't like how my Camaro looks.All that counts is you like your car, which I do
. Oh, and the '98+ 4th-gens just happen to have the LS1.....in case I forgot to mention that before!!!!
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first gen- love em
early second gen- love em
mid second gen- bumpers are gay
late second gen- pretty sweet
early third gen- no
85-90- ok
91-92- pretty sweet
93-97- lose the salad shooters and they're sweet
98+ sweet
of course the best would be the LT1 SS (although i would take a nice clean classic first gen or 70-73 second gen too)
early second gen- love em
mid second gen- bumpers are gay
late second gen- pretty sweet
early third gen- no
85-90- ok
91-92- pretty sweet
93-97- lose the salad shooters and they're sweet
98+ sweet
of course the best would be the LT1 SS
(although i would take a nice clean classic first gen or 70-73 second gen too)
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Originally posted by Capn Pete
Oooooooooooh buddy...........dem's be fightin' words!!!
Hey, it's all a matter of opinion, right? I don't like the close resemblance between the 4th-gen Camaros and Chryslers, but it doesn't mean I don't like how my Camaro looks.
All that counts is you like your car, which I do.
Oooooooooooh buddy...........dem's be fightin' words!!!
Hey, it's all a matter of opinion, right?
I don't like the close resemblance between the 4th-gen Camaros and Chryslers, but it doesn't mean I don't like how my Camaro looks.All that counts is you like your car, which I do
.
Originally posted by Capn Pete
Oh, and the '98+ 4th-gens just happen to have the LS1.....in case I forgot to mention that before!!!!
Oh, and the '98+ 4th-gens just happen to have the LS1.....in case I forgot to mention that before!!!!
Just kiddin around......
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Yea bad place to post this but......
1983-4 3rd gen Berlinetta, 4cyl.
No GFx kit and a 4 banger to boot!!!!!! just plain ooooogly, but I still give it a speck of respect because it is a camaro and I cant hate the army because of one ugly slow soldier.
1983-4 3rd gen Berlinetta, 4cyl.
No GFx kit and a 4 banger to boot!!!!!! just plain ooooogly, but I still give it a speck of respect because it is a camaro and I cant hate the army because of one ugly slow soldier.