the new 2010 camaro has hit the streets finnaly, however i still wouldent dream about trading my 2001 camaro ss for one. im sure plenty of you feel this way, let me know what you guys think about the 4th gen vs. the 5th gen.

 

I think the 5th-gen is a killer looking car . I know that some people don't like it at all, while others love it to death. I definitely like it a lot .

That being said, I've had a chance to drive a couple of the CTF cars (both 6-speed SS's) and I don't feel as "at home" in the driver's seat as I do in my '02 Z28 . I'm sure it's something I could get used to, but my first impression of the 5th-gen (just sitting in the car) didn't grab me the same way as my 4th-gen did .

So, regardless of if I ever buy a 5th-gen or not, I WILL be KEEPING my 2002 . It's my baby ... I've had it since new .

 

I had a long ride in a New Camaro_5th Gen. V6 with a 6 speed. The ride was alot better (smoother) than my 97ss. Very good over rough roads. It also had good power for a V6. Better than any other stock V6 I have had a ride in. You sit quite low in it compaired to my 97ss.

But, my 97ss is way modified. I like to think that the Camaro is a start on a long journey of your personal statement. I have modified just about everything on my 97ss, and it is a road monster that finishes rice and euro when they tread on me. It is a violent ride, which is just what I want. I got my brain-power and alot of money all wrapped up in that thing. It is me. I could never part with it even though the ricers allways make a point that it has "pushrods." B.

 

I agree with the previous posts. As I am on my second 4th gen F-body, I cannot see myself in a new one. I use mine Z as a 3rd car. If i was to purchase a 5th gen, it would have to be a daily driver. I like the fact that I have an " older car" in the garage. This is especially nice as 4th gens are fading away. I still remember the first time I saw the 4th gen Z28 and how badly I wanted one.

I also would say that the knowledge base I have on this car has me feeling so attached to it. Can you imagine how much time it will take to build that knowledge base up? There wont be a reference site like Shoeboxs' for quite some time. I like to be able to diagnose the common issues we face, even though they can be annoying, it is rewarding to search and fix problems. Although I dont post much, I am on this site all day long and really enjoy my car.

I have a " muscle car" to enjoy modifying it and driving it. I don't feel that the 5th gen car would satisfy that for me.

Jim

 

yeah i agree with all of you. but i can still remember when i was a young teenager seeing 4th gen camaros and always wondering about them and wanting to have one. i love my car, it feels so good to drive it. i love the entire layout of my car inside and out. ive learned so much about it why start over. plus its the car of my youth, the one i always wanted but couldent have.

 

I love both and will own both.

 

Dont want a 5th gen, have no desire at all for one. Ill do just fine in my 93

 

i agree with you good on ya

 

I love the look and overall feel of the 5th gen but it feels too cramped for me. I love my 95 Z and we have many more days of modding and driving ahead of us before it would be going away. I will keep my 4th gen and pass on the 5th's unless they get a little more roomy.

 

I'd sell my 4th gen before I trade it.. I can get more for it outright.

I thought about selling it for a Vette, but I'll just keep it and make it a mean street machine.

 

ill never get rid of my 4th gen! too much time and money into it. saw my first 10 in person today, yellow v6. stilll looked amazing! mmmmm

 

I want a 5th gen just as bad as anyone, but the idea of parting with my 4th gen is weighing heavy. Its been with me for 8 years, over 100,000 miles, 2 colors, trany swap....all done by me. and keeping both really isnt a possibility.

 

It is a nice looking car have to see how they do once they get some miles on them. The first year of a new car is the shake down to fine bug if any. Still going to get one maybe next year.

 

The 5th gen is a little bigger/heavier, but also has quite a bit more power. I'd like to have one but I don't think I could trade my SS in on one. I can't DD a fbody in the snow, and I also don't want 3 cars.

 

I like both, but I wouldn't sell my 96 Z28 for a 5th gen...maybe own both. But my 96 has 128k miles, and KBB says it's like $4500 or something.

The car is worth more to me then it does to the market. I wouldn't sell it for $4500 because I've had it for 11 years now and modified it to my liking, so I can't see selling it to somehow who wouldn't appreciate the true "value" of the car.

But I do like the look of the new ones...but rather see it in person and wait a year for all the bugs to get worked out. Also, heard rumors of a Z28 model...wanna see if that's true.

Anybody know if there's any plans for a T-top version? Sunroofs don't do much for me and I'm not into convertibles. I love my t-tops b/c it's right in the middle.