370z vs Camaro SS1LE

[UNKNOWN_370]

I found this little review and I liked it a lot because i've cross shopped both these cars on more than one occasion. I come away feeling exactly like the reviewer from the daily perspective. Having the convenience of 2 cars made me buy the Z. But if i needed practicality... ?
The 1LE drives amazing for it's size... I'm sure the Alpha will be a platform, that continues and exceeds the current zeta in the aspect of awesome performance. But the Z34, is truly unique and special. You either get it or you don't.... For those that do? It's impossible to find a subsitute for a Z under $55,000

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/bp/chevy...155001648.html

[Davey]

The main reason I have not seriously looked into the Camaro is the reported poor visibility. Well, that and GM's reputation for poor quality.

I wonder how it really compares to the Z, with the dumbo ears mirrors, mostly useless 3/4 window, etc.

Anyone?

I guess I could go try one out for giggles. Don't think it's the car for me, though.

[brancky3]

Originally Posted by Davey

The main reason I have not seriously looked into the Camaro is the reported poor visibility. Well, that and GM's reputation for poor quality.

I wonder how it really compares to the Z, with the dumbo ears mirrors, mostly useless 3/4 window, etc.

Anyone?

I guess I could go try one out for giggles. Don't think it's the car for me, though.

Well, it may have poor visibility but it is certainly better than ours

I personally do not care for the Camaro, it feels too 'big' inside - like I have to hold my arm way above my shoulder to even put it out the tank-like windows. Also it feels like I can barely see over the steering wheel with how the windshield / hood is designed, which is saying something because I am 6'1". When I worked for GM I got to borrow a 2013 SS/RS for a week and just couldn't get used to it. At least it was pretty quick in a straight line for weighing as much as a yacht

[littlejuanito]

Originally Posted by Davey

The main reason I have not seriously looked into the Camaro is the reported poor visibility...

Plus the fact that there are thousands out there.... In just my neighborhood alone.

[Duc_Z09]

When I bought my Z I also drove the FR-S, 5.0 and SS. The SS was the worst by far even though it had the most power (slightly more than the 5.0). It cornered like a dump truck, rolled like a boat, looked like barf, and had a $h*t-goofy interior. Plus it's a Cheby... no thanks.

You can't see out of it because the windows are like 8" tall.

[MagmaRed370z]

Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Plus the fact that there are thousands out there.... In just my neighborhood alone.

I see like 10 of them just on my way to work!

[kenchan]

yah, i too prefer smaller cars. camaros are too big. z's like the perfect size. not too small, not too big.

[Davey]

Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Plus the fact that there are thousands out there.... In just my neighborhood alone.

Don't care. Just as popularity doesn't automatically make something good (see: music) it also doesn't make something automatically bad.

If the Camaro or Mustang was really freaking awesome I wouldn't care if there were 100 on my street, I'd still buy one.

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i too prefer smaller cars. camaros are too big. z's like the perfect size. not too small, not too big.

I think it's about perfect too. It feels big enough to be substantial but not so big that you can't toss it around pretty well.

[brancky3]

Originally Posted by Davey

I think it's about perfect too. It feels big enough to be substantial but not so big that you can't toss it around pretty well.

[Duc_Z09]

Originally Posted by Davey

If the Camaro or Mustang was really freaking awesome I wouldn't care if there were 100 on my street, I'd still buy one.

The 5.0 is severely underrated in the handling dept IMO. A set of lowering springs and some sticky tires goes a long way on those cars, and power mods are cheap, widely varied, and give you big gains compared to our Z.

It doesn't handle as well as a Z but it's not as far off as people like to think. The difference is it's got WAAAYYY more power mod for mod.

I bought my Z partially because everyone has a Mustang and I had just crashed one.

[Davey]

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

The 5.0 is severely underrated in the handling dept IMO. A set of lowering springs and some sticky tires goes a long way on those cars, and power mods are cheap, widely varied, and give you big gains compared to our Z.

It doesn't handle as well as a Z but it's not as far off as people like to think. The difference is it's got WAAAYYY more power mod for mod.

I bought my Z partially because everyone has a Mustang and I had just crashed one.

I'm actually pretty excited about the S550.

[Bulletz4break]

Originally Posted by Davey

The main reason I have not seriously looked into the Camaro is the reported poor visibility. Well, that and GM's reputation for poor quality.

I wonder how it really compares to the Z, with the dumbo ears mirrors, mostly useless 3/4 window, etc.

Anyone?

I guess I could go try one out for giggles. Don't think it's the car for me, though.

I owned a 2011 Camaro SS for three days. I hated it. Handled poorly, blind spots, just an overall big heavy car

[Chuck33079]

I love how people claim that the SS handles poorly, so the 1LE must also be a sloppy boat.

These threads make it easy to separate car fanboys from car enthusiasts.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by Bulletz4break

Bro the 1LE is a totally different car. It has 285/35ZR-20) on all four corners and I'm sure the suspension is completely different. Do a little research on the two or better yet actually drive an SS and you'll see

Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, huh?

[Z_ealot]

Originally Posted by Bulletz4break

Bro the 1LE is a totally different car. It has 285/35ZR-20) on all four corners and I'm sure the suspension is completely different. Do a little research on the two or better yet actually drive an SS and you'll see

He was being sarcastic about the handling comment