370z or Camaro SS

frost · 01-06-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

You need to go over the Camaro Forum and school yourself before making a decission.

You would think I was joking, but I have seen TWO different camaros broke down on the side of the freeway. I'm not sure what's going on with that car, but gtfo GM.

ChrisSlicks · 01-06-2010, 10:03 PM

I have one of each. Although the wife's Camaro is not the SS, I think aside from the power difference they drive much the same. I did test drive both.

After driving the Z the Camaro feels downright huge. You know you're driving a big car, and you know it's not a sports car. The car feels really heavy, although the suspension is relatively well tuned, the steering isn't as responsive due to a higher ratio. I thought the blind spot in the Z was bad, the Camaro is worse. The interior is functional and of good quality, although it looks a little more kiddish than the Z (that's a personal preference thing).

The SS certainly has the power to get up and go, doesn't really go any faster than the Z in a straight line due to the significant extra bulk. It's no Corvette.

Bottom line, drive both. Figure out which car suits you, and your needs.

ChrisSlicks · 01-07-2010, 11:40 AM

Camaro Update:

Drove the car today in order to get an inspection sticker and get some snow tires mounted. Here is what I noticed today. Steering is light as a feather and completely disconnected from anything the car is doing. You can also step the rear end out fairly easily but you don't really feel it, you simply see it. This means your corrective inputs end up being a lot slower than they really need to be. The traction control does catch it, and it does let you slide around a little before intervening, unlike the Z that locks you down almost instantly.

01-06-2010, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	I have one of each. Although the wife's Camaro is not the SS, I think aside from the power difference they drive much the same. I did test drive both. After driving the Z the Camaro feels downright huge. You know you're driving a big car, and you know it's not a sports car. The car feels really heavy, although the suspension is relatively well tuned, the steering isn't as responsive due to a higher ratio. I thought the blind spot in the Z was bad, the Camaro is worse. The interior is functional and of good quality, although it looks a little more kiddish than the Z (that's a personal preference thing). The SS certainly has the power to get up and go, doesn't really go any faster than the Z in a straight line due to the significant extra bulk. It's no Corvette. Bottom line, drive both. Figure out which car suits you, and your needs.

01-07-2010, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Camaro Update: Drove the car today in order to get an inspection sticker and get some snow tires mounted. Here is what I noticed today. Steering is light as a feather and completely disconnected from anything the car is doing. You can also step the rear end out fairly easily but you don't really feel it, you simply see it. This means your corrective inputs end up being a lot slower than they really need to be. The traction control does catch it, and it does let you slide around a little before intervening, unlike the Z that locks you down almost instantly.