View Poll Results: which car would you prefer?
G8 GXP
8
7.77%
5th gen Camaro
62
60.19%
id like to have both!
30
29.13%
neither at this point...
3
2.91%
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5th gen camaro vs new G8 GXP
05-20-2008, 06:58 PM
#16
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I love the Camaro on the outside. The G8 isn't a slouch in the looks department but the Camaro definitely has it beat. I just think the inside of the car is shaping up to be a bit too....gimmicky....for my tastes. And that's the part I'm going to be looking at 90% of the time.
05-20-2008, 08:51 PM
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I love the Camaro on the outside. The G8 isn't a slouch in the looks department but the Camaro definitely has it beat. I just think the inside of the car is shaping up to be a bit too....gimmicky....for my tastes. And that's the part I'm going to be looking at 90% of the time.
The interior from what I've seen is one of the more questionable areas of the car. I'll be very interested to see how it looks in production trim. We'll see in Sept.
Guess we're lucky to have the G8 to look to if the Camaro doesn't fit our likes or needs. Heck my father is waiting for the G8 ST.
05-20-2008, 09:10 PM
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The G8 will appeal top many because of the 4 doors and the Camaro will appeal to many because it is well... a Camaro. If the Camaro was just some other generic coupe with some plain design from Japan it would make a ripple only a Prelude would have. A coupe has to be special today when a sedan only has to be good.
The way I look at it the Camaro and G8 are like a Axe and a Saw both will cut a tree down just in different ways and both will be very popular inspite of the gas prices.
I think the G8 ST will suprise many.
The way I look at it the Camaro and G8 are like a Axe and a Saw both will cut a tree down just in different ways and both will be very popular inspite of the gas prices.
I think the G8 ST will suprise many.
05-21-2008, 04:25 PM
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The G8 obviously has a more "mature" characteristic about it, both in the appearance, category (4-door) and performance.
The Camaro is obviously a little more "in your face" on pretty much all accounts.
PERSONALLY, I'm still in the market for a performance coupe. However, the day I ever start creating offspring (look out!
) I would seriously consider the G8 
. That way you can have your cake and eat it too ..... performance, style, class, and practicality, all mixed into one 
.
But for now, Camaro please!
The Camaro is obviously a little more "in your face" on pretty much all accounts.
PERSONALLY, I'm still in the market for a performance coupe. However, the day I ever start creating offspring (look out!
) I would seriously consider the G8 . That way you can have your cake and eat it too ..... performance, style, class, and practicality, all mixed into one .But for now, Camaro please!
05-22-2008, 12:09 AM
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I'd have both if I was rolling in dough, but for me I want a 2 door performance car right now. I'd trying to decide between the 5thgen and a used Vette, not a G8.
The G8 GXP is definitely hot though, heck even the G8 GT is hot as heck. Just not quite what I want at this stage.
The G8 GXP is definitely hot though, heck even the G8 GT is hot as heck. Just not quite what I want at this stage.
05-22-2008, 04:58 PM
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05-22-2008, 05:12 PM
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I'm not sure why this is a poll, and here's why.
First, the obvious. We're comparing a large 4 door sedan with a sports coupe.
Second, we're talking about 2 very different demographics. The G8's customer base is going to be older and more establ,ished than Camaro's, which will tend to be much younger and at the start of their careers.
Third, there's price. The G8 (much like the old Thunderbird Supercoupe and the last GTO) will tend to attract older people who are very much into sophisticated performance and are likely to know quite a bit about their cars. They tend to want something comfortable and somewhat luxurious as well as quick and very well handling. G8 starts at $27K, Camaro will start around 20.
Even though I would consider both if I was buying a car today, and both were available today, the final decision would be on what I'm going to use the car for over what a preference is. If I need 4 doors and plan to cover long distances, the G8 GT wins hands down. If I intend to carve up Highway 1 on weekly trips for 1 or 2 down to Big Sur or Santa Barbera from San Fran, then Camaro might edge the G8 out.
First, the obvious. We're comparing a large 4 door sedan with a sports coupe.
Second, we're talking about 2 very different demographics. The G8's customer base is going to be older and more establ,ished than Camaro's, which will tend to be much younger and at the start of their careers.
Third, there's price. The G8 (much like the old Thunderbird Supercoupe and the last GTO) will tend to attract older people who are very much into sophisticated performance and are likely to know quite a bit about their cars. They tend to want something comfortable and somewhat luxurious as well as quick and very well handling. G8 starts at $27K, Camaro will start around 20.
Even though I would consider both if I was buying a car today, and both were available today, the final decision would be on what I'm going to use the car for over what a preference is. If I need 4 doors and plan to cover long distances, the G8 GT wins hands down. If I intend to carve up Highway 1 on weekly trips for 1 or 2 down to Big Sur or Santa Barbera from San Fran, then Camaro might edge the G8 out.
05-22-2008, 06:19 PM
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I'm not sure why this is a poll, and here's why.
First, the obvious. We're comparing a large 4 door sedan with a sports coupe.
Second, we're talking about 2 very different demographics. The G8's customer base is going to be older and more establ,ished than Camaro's, which will tend to be much younger and at the start of their careers.
Third, there's price. The G8 (much like the old Thunderbird Supercoupe and the last GTO) will tend to attract older people who are very much into sophisticated performance and are likely to know quite a bit about their cars. They tend to want something comfortable and somewhat luxurious as well as quick and very well handling. G8 starts at $27K, Camaro will start around 20.
Even though I would consider both if I was buying a car today, and both were available today, the final decision would be on what I'm going to use the car for over what a preference is. If I need 4 doors and plan to cover long distances, the G8 GT wins hands down. If I intend to carve up Highway 1 on weekly trips for 1 or 2 down to Big Sur or Santa Barbera from San Fran, then Camaro might edge the G8 out.
First, the obvious. We're comparing a large 4 door sedan with a sports coupe.
Second, we're talking about 2 very different demographics. The G8's customer base is going to be older and more establ,ished than Camaro's, which will tend to be much younger and at the start of their careers.
Third, there's price. The G8 (much like the old Thunderbird Supercoupe and the last GTO) will tend to attract older people who are very much into sophisticated performance and are likely to know quite a bit about their cars. They tend to want something comfortable and somewhat luxurious as well as quick and very well handling. G8 starts at $27K, Camaro will start around 20.
Even though I would consider both if I was buying a car today, and both were available today, the final decision would be on what I'm going to use the car for over what a preference is. If I need 4 doors and plan to cover long distances, the G8 GT wins hands down. If I intend to carve up Highway 1 on weekly trips for 1 or 2 down to Big Sur or Santa Barbera from San Fran, then Camaro might edge the G8 out.
This isnt directed at any one person, but I get a kick out of people telling other people that noone is going to cross shop two vehicles because of their perspective of what OTHER people are ALLOWED to cross shop. The most irritating one was when I started a thread that my brother WAS cross shoping the G8 and 335i. The thread was pepered that BMW owners were yuppies with no regaurd for how much money they spent. That someone considering a G8 couldnt possibly afford BMW and therefore it shouldnt have been a poll. All of the posts either ignored or didnt believe that the thread started with my brother actually considering and still considering both.
Last edited by 5thgen69camaro; 05-22-2008 at 06:27 PM.
