Anyone go from camaro to z

ProfessorDave · 02-26-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Niche79

I drove an SS right before I test drove the Z, I loved the looks and the power was stunning....the bad, Its so cheap looking inside. All of the plastic seemed as it was the stuff outa milk cartons or something, just not refined. I didnt like those cluster guages and I hated the radio setup, couldnt put your own stuff in really. The power was great but I was turned off when I got inside. Thats what made me even think of the Z in the first place. Damn women however hassled my back about me not buying it till I give her the ring so im stuck. I still come on here and read comments though and see the amazing pics

She must be really hot Niche to have that kind of power! Buy the Z. Tell her it is an engagement present. Don't tell her it came with a second key fob.

280z/300zx · 02-27-2011, 12:59 AM

Never touched a V6 Camaro but we own a 2010 SS 6-speed. As Unknown_370 put it the Camaro is brute power while the Z is precision. I honestly love both cars but the Z is more my style while the Camaro is more my girls style (it's my girlfriends car). Honestly, lately I've been having the itch for a V8 or at least something more powerful than the Z. The 332hp is very outdated for today's 30-40k price group. Even my Nismo with exhaust upgrade (roughly 360hp at the crank) feels gutless compared to the LS3 in the Camaro. The downfall of the Camaro is the weight. Despite the fact that it can take a corner decently you can feel every pound of the car fighting you. I haven't driven the new 5.0 stang yet but based off what I've been reading if you want the precision of the Z and brute power it's the way to go. The new stang is equal to the Z in the corners and faster than the Camaro in a straight line. As already mentioned, forget the V6.

Niche79 · 02-27-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

She must be really hot Niche to have that kind of power! Buy the Z. Tell her it is an engagement present. Don't tell her it came with a second key fob.

Well, ive dated her for over 5 years, and shes always been cool with whatever Ive wanted to do. Yah she has her hott head moments but always apologizes later without even asking!

Also, she has one amazing job as a doc, I mean, she will technically be footing the bill on most of the big items and she doesnt mind that im just a UPS man! So I gotta love her for that. I did tell her however if I did drive in on a Z, she would know her ring was already bought! Then, she would be going nuts wondering when she was gonna get it.

ChrisSlicks · 02-27-2011, 04:09 PM

The V6 Camaro doesn't handle anything like the SS Camaro, the spring rates are entirely different. The V6 is setup with fairly soft springs but a moderate damping rate, it makes a comfortable, practical and affordable highway cruiser but rolls pretty good when pressed hard around corners. Sure it doesn't have the brute power of the V8, but the 300hp from the V6 does move the thing along with ease and it does go pretty good when you wind up the RPM. The 6-AT has nice tall gearing and keeps the RPM's nice and low when you are just cruising. The downside of the Camaro is that you have a horrible sight-line out of the windshield, it feels like you are looking out of a narrow slit thanks to the long hood and low roof. But my wife has had hers for 1 year and 12K miles and still likes it. I even put snow tires on it and it does well in all conditions right up until you run out of ground clearance.

ProfessorDave · 02-27-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Niche79

Well, ive dated her for over 5 years, and shes always been cool with whatever Ive wanted to do. Yah she has her hott head moments but always apologizes later without even asking!

Also, she has one amazing job as a doc, I mean, she will technically be footing the bill on most of the big items and she doesnt mind that im just a UPS man! So I gotta love her for that. I did tell her however if I did drive in on a Z, she would know her ring was already bought! Then, she would be going nuts wondering when she was gonna get it.

She sounds so awesome you should go buy a Camaro, Z, Mustang and Corolla (you know, to seem practical!).

And watch your language about UPS men...You guys work long hours to bring me car parts, cigars and golf clubs!

GZ3 · 02-27-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Niche79

Well, ive dated her for over 5 years, and shes always been cool with whatever Ive wanted to do. Yah she has her hott head moments but always apologizes later without even asking!

Also, she has one amazing job as a doc, I mean, she will technically be footing the bill on most of the big items and she doesnt mind that im just a UPS man! So I gotta love her for that. I did tell her however if I did drive in on a Z, she would know her ring was already bought! Then, she would be going nuts wondering when she was gonna get it.

wow man she sounds like a keeper, theres so much garbage out there when it comes to women, but when i hear this, its sweeet

02-27-2011, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The V6 Camaro doesn't handle anything like the SS Camaro, the spring rates are entirely different. The V6 is setup with fairly soft springs but a moderate damping rate, it makes a comfortable, practical and affordable highway cruiser but rolls pretty good when pressed hard around corners. Sure it doesn't have the brute power of the V8, but the 300hp from the V6 does move the thing along with ease and it does go pretty good when you wind up the RPM. The 6-AT has nice tall gearing and keeps the RPM's nice and low when you are just cruising. The downside of the Camaro is that you have a horrible sight-line out of the windshield, it feels like you are looking out of a narrow slit thanks to the long hood and low roof. But my wife has had hers for 1 year and 12K miles and still likes it. I even put snow tires on it and it does well in all conditions right up until you run out of ground clearance. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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02-27-2011, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 274	Never touched a V6 Camaro but we own a 2010 SS 6-speed. As Unknown_370 put it the Camaro is brute power while the Z is precision. I honestly love both cars but the Z is more my style while the Camaro is more my girls style (it's my girlfriends car). Honestly, lately I've been having the itch for a V8 or at least something more powerful than the Z. The 332hp is very outdated for today's 30-40k price group. Even my Nismo with exhaust upgrade (roughly 360hp at the crank) feels gutless compared to the LS3 in the Camaro. The downfall of the Camaro is the weight. Despite the fact that it can take a corner decently you can feel every pound of the car fighting you. I haven't driven the new 5.0 stang yet but based off what I've been reading if you want the precision of the Z and brute power it's the way to go. The new stang is equal to the Z in the corners and faster than the Camaro in a straight line. As already mentioned, forget the V6.