Camaro SS rental

M4Now! · 08-25-2018, 08:52 AM

On a biz trip to Arkansas (!) this week, arrived at Enterprise to find they were out of cars, so I'd been upgraded to a Camaro. Ok, sure. But I walk out to find it's an SS. Oh ho!!!

Here was my experience: First, the visibility is what I would expect driving a tank - an actual tank. You sit low in the car, and the windows feel like portholes. Interior was actually kinda cool, electronics were clear and interesting, and it was reasonably ergonomic.

But it drives! The engine has power at any RPM, while making fantastic noise and winding up with serious enthusiasm

Nothing like that V8 rumble, and the roar and lunge when standing on it was just outstanding.

Brakes and handles well too - feels a bit stiff, but comfortable and always "ready to rumble." Not my type, but a fun ride.

Cheers

instarand · 08-25-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by M4Now!

On a biz trip to Arkansas (!) this week, arrived at Enterprise to find they were out of cars, so I'd been upgraded to a Camaro. Ok, sure. But I walk out to find it's an SS. Oh ho!!!

Here was my experience: First, the visibility is what I would expect driving a tank - an actual tank. You sit low in the car, and the windows feel like portholes. Interior was actually kinda cool, electronics were clear and interesting, and it was reasonably ergonomic.

But it drives! The engine has power at any RPM, while making fantastic noise and winding up with serious enthusiasm

Nothing like that V8 rumble, and the roar and lunge when standing on it was just outstanding.

Brakes and handles well too - feels a bit stiff, but comfortable and always "ready to rumble." Not my type, but a fun ride.

Cheers

Yep. I rented a convertible SS in Florida not too long ago. Other than the automatic transmission it was an awesome rental.

It's actually pretty cool how much American muscle you can buy for the money these days. $65k and you're a king. $40k on the used market and you're almost a king.

Thescout13 · 08-25-2018, 09:34 AM

Coming from a 6th Gen SS I have to agree with a lot of what you said. That exhaust and power were really awesome. But that car was one of those where the novelty wears off really really quick. By the end of my nearly two years with the car I hated it more and more everyday. So glad to be back in an F80, but to be fair I was also DDing the Camaro. As a weekend car it's really fun.

minn19 · 08-25-2018, 10:41 AM

This is actually a great idea to get my V8 muscle car fix, just rent one for the weekend. As they say, a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.

nicknaz · 08-28-2018, 12:26 PM

I agree OP. I really enjoy getting that car as a rental when I travel for work.

I'm actually disappointed when I'm "upgraded" to a 528 or c300.

minn19 · 08-28-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

I agree OP. I really enjoy getting that car as a rental when I travel for work.

I'm actually disappointed when I'm "upgraded" to a 528 or c300.

Wife and I test drove a C300 last year and we couldn’t believe how bad it was to drive unless you were in sport everything. Interior was very nice though.

evanescent03 · 08-29-2018, 05:57 PM

I had a 2016 SS then 2017 SS 1LE. The 1LE is an amazing performance bargain. Look at the lap times, motor trend figure 8 times and such. It's an absolute animal. The adjustable suspension goes from very compliant to rather stiff, a bigger difference than my M6 competition between different settings. The exhaust was also highly variable from Camry to screamer. Huge 2 pc rotors, super comfortable and supportive Recaros and eLSD make the 1LE a steal.

Anyway. It was okay as a daily but excelled on the track. Love my CPO M6 that's absolutely loaded, feels like a luxury jet in comparison. I'd buy another Camaro as a track car for sure, as long as they make the facelift less hideous.

nicknaz · 08-29-2018, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by evanescent03

I had a 2016 SS then 2017 SS 1LE. The 1LE is an amazing performance bargain. Look at the lap times, motor trend figure 8 times and such. It's an absolute animal. The adjustable suspension goes from very compliant to rather stiff, a bigger difference than my M6 competition between different settings. The exhaust was also highly variable from Camry to screamer. Huge 2 pc rotors, super comfortable and supportive Recaros and eLSD make the 1LE a steal.
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I saw a 1LE with 305 wide tires all around the other day. Not sure if those were factory, but I was super envious those tires fit in the front fenders

evanescent03 · 08-29-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

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Originally Posted by evanescent03

I had a 2016 SS then 2017 SS 1LE. The 1LE is an amazing performance bargain. Look at the lap times, motor trend figure 8 times and such. It's an absolute animal. The adjustable suspension goes from very compliant to rather stiff, a bigger difference than my M6 competition between different settings. The exhaust was also highly variable from Camry to screamer. Huge 2 pc rotors, super comfortable and supportive Recaros and eLSD make the 1LE a steal.
.

I saw a 1LE with 305 wide tires all around the other day. Not sure if those were factory, but I was super envious those tires fit in the front fenders

I think it was like 285 or so in the fronts ?? Can't recall but those eagle F1s are great tires

TRZ06 · 09-04-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by evanescent03

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

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Originally Posted by evanescent03

I had a 2016 SS then 2017 SS 1LE. The 1LE is an amazing performance bargain. Look at the lap times, motor trend figure 8 times and such. It's an absolute animal. The adjustable suspension goes from very compliant to rather stiff, a bigger difference than my M6 competition between different settings. The exhaust was also highly variable from Camry to screamer. Huge 2 pc rotors, super comfortable and supportive Recaros and eLSD make the 1LE a steal.
.

I saw a 1LE with 305 wide tires all around the other day. Not sure if those were factory, but I was super envious those tires fit in the front fenders

I think it was like 285 or so in the fronts ?? Can't recall but those eagle F1s are great tires

285/30/20 Front
305/30/20 Rear

Riding on GoodYear F1 Supercar 3 tires

Standard on the SS 1LE.

It's a monster , I love mine.

jc05e46m3 · 09-08-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Now!

On a biz trip to Arkansas (!) this week, arrived at Enterprise to find they were out of cars, so I'd been upgraded to a Camaro. Ok, sure. But I walk out to find it's an SS. Oh ho!!!

Here was my experience: First, the visibility is what I would expect driving a tank - an actual tank. You sit low in the car, and the windows feel like portholes. Interior was actually kinda cool, electronics were clear and interesting, and it was reasonably ergonomic.

But it drives! The engine has power at any RPM, while making fantastic noise and winding up with serious enthusiasm

Nothing like that V8 rumble, and the roar and lunge when standing on it was just outstanding.

Brakes and handles well too - feels a bit stiff, but comfortable and always "ready to rumble." Not my type, but a fun ride.

Cheers

Why the exclamation after Arkansas?

jc05e46m3 · 09-08-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Now!

On a biz trip to Arkansas (!) this week, arrived at Enterprise to find they were out of cars, so I'd been upgraded to a Camaro. Ok, sure. But I walk out to find it's an SS. Oh ho!!!

Here was my experience: First, the visibility is what I would expect driving a tank - an actual tank. You sit low in the car, and the windows feel like portholes. Interior was actually kinda cool, electronics were clear and interesting, and it was reasonably ergonomic.

But it drives! The engine has power at any RPM, while making fantastic noise and winding up with serious enthusiasm

Nothing like that V8 rumble, and the roar and lunge when standing on it was just outstanding.

Brakes and handles well too - feels a bit stiff, but comfortable and always "ready to rumble." Not my type, but a fun ride.

Cheers

Why the exclamation after Arkansas?

Zayzel · 09-09-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Why the exclamation after Arkansas?

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Yeh, we're both here in Arkansas

allen3ybq · 09-09-2018, 11:09 AM

It's like some people feel great cheating on his wife to try someone new and after two weeks found out his wife is still the best. So don't cheat

M4Now! · 09-09-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zayzel

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Why the exclamation after Arkansas?

:

Yeh, we're both here in Arkansas

First time in AR

Cheers

paliknight · 09-22-2018, 11:39 PM

Great performer but I couldn't see shit! Out the windows

08-25-2018, 08:52 AM	#1
M4Now! Captain 292 Rep 708 Posts Drives: MG / SO F83 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Camaro SS rental On a biz trip to Arkansas (!) this week, arrived at Enterprise to find they were out of cars, so I'd been upgraded to a Camaro. Ok, sure. But I walk out to find it's an SS. Oh ho!!! Here was my experience: First, the visibility is what I would expect driving a tank - an actual tank. You sit low in the car, and the windows feel like portholes. Interior was actually kinda cool, electronics were clear and interesting, and it was reasonably ergonomic. But it drives! The engine has power at any RPM, while making fantastic noise and winding up with serious enthusiasm Nothing like that V8 rumble, and the roar and lunge when standing on it was just outstanding. Brakes and handles well too - feels a bit stiff, but comfortable and always "ready to rumble." Not my type, but a fun ride. Cheers __________________ Bye bye E93 M3 - Hello F83 M4!
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Thescout13 Brigadier General 4947 Rep 4,976 Posts Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Coming from a 6th Gen SS I have to agree with a lot of what you said. That exhaust and power were really awesome. But that car was one of those where the novelty wears off really really quick. By the end of my nearly two years with the car I hated it more and more everyday. So glad to be back in an F80, but to be fair I was also DDing the Camaro. As a weekend car it's really fun. __________________ Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene) Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017)
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minn19 Lieutenant General 14062 Rep 10,081 Posts Drives: 24 Z06, 23 CT4VBW, 22 PFinder Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	This is actually a great idea to get my V8 muscle car fix, just rent one for the weekend. As they say, a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I agree OP. I really enjoy getting that car as a rental when I travel for work. I'm actually disappointed when I'm "upgraded" to a 528 or c300.
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08-29-2018, 05:57 PM	#7
evanescent03 Lieutenant Colonel 1033 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: '24 M3 CS; '22 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I had a 2016 SS then 2017 SS 1LE. The 1LE is an amazing performance bargain. Look at the lap times, motor trend figure 8 times and such. It's an absolute animal. The adjustable suspension goes from very compliant to rather stiff, a bigger difference than my M6 competition between different settings. The exhaust was also highly variable from Camry to screamer. Huge 2 pc rotors, super comfortable and supportive Recaros and eLSD make the 1LE a steal. Anyway. It was okay as a daily but excelled on the track. Love my CPO M6 that's absolutely loaded, feels like a luxury jet in comparison. I'd buy another Camaro as a track car for sure, as long as they make the facelift less hideous. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: '09 STi // '08 335i // '02 M3 // '11 335i // '15 M3 // '16 M3 // '16 Camaro SS // '16 Audi S3 // '18 Boxster 718S // '17 Camaro SS 1LE // '16 M6 GC CP
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allen3ybq Lieutenant 448 Rep 525 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	It's like some people feel great cheating on his wife to try someone new and after two weeks found out his wife is still the best. So don't cheat
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paliknight fuck this field 2193 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 18 F80 CS/18 F80 ZCP/19 M2C Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: everywhere iTrader: (1)	Great performer but I couldn't see shit! Out the windows __________________ BMW family... for now.
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