Think I've lost my mind to even consider this. '17 Camaro SS

NecioVato

I might be alone on this one - but I would check out Mustangs as well. I feel that the Camaros are a little claustrophobic (at least to me). And not to nitpick or anything - but I feel that the entertainment center counsel is pointed a little low - at least when I was in my friends Camaro. Regardless I DO believe that it will be faster than the Z and probably handle a little better considering how old the Z platform is. But if it were me and you were willing to check out Camaros - I would check out some Mustangs as well for comparison.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

FL 4Motion

I’m not a 5th or 6th gen F body guru but if the biggest issue with current gen is DI carbon buildup and bad HPFP, I wouldn’t stress too much.

Being a VAG guy myself, carbon buildup has been an issue on our DI motors since at least 2008. (It’s not really a problem for the last few years btw). The fix is a simple walnut blasting of the head to clean the back of the valves since they aren’t getting washed down with fuel ala port injection. Runs around $500 and needs to be done anywhere from every 20k to 60k miles depending on the specific engine. I don’t know what the interval should be for a ‘maro but I’d bet it falls in 5hat range.


The Camaro benefits from massive aftermarket suppor, I’m sure there are replacement fuel pumps etc and other options. As far as carbon buildup, sometimes a simple oil catch can can help slow the buildup too.

No car is trouble free and it seems the newer vehicles are getting so complicated that more issues are popping up.

If you want sporty and kid friendly, what about a sporty suv like a Hyundai Kona N? Iiirc it’s in your price point and it’d be new with warranty.

danegrey

Had a rental Camaro at one time... did not enjoy for the above reason

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This word triggered a memory of one of my college jobs at a car rental. People would rent cars to swap parts, and I remember my manager would get so pissed to find out that some of the newer cars already needed replacement parts or had missing parts altogether lol.

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