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Frosty · 12-17-2015, 05:37 PM

So being a GM employee(yes, the company still blows but it has its perks) I get to drive pretty much everything we have.

I've had some seat time behind a 6thgen SS...I gotta say it's an impressive machine. The looks are subjective, I personally think the front end it's a bit too "busy". The interior quality is good, button placement is a bit weird but you'd get used it.

Performance wise you can definitely feel the advantage of the new chassis, the car is nimble, responsive and it just wants to GO. You can feel the difference in weight. This one that we ordered had the $3100 Brembo 6 piston caliper LPO...damn thing will put you through the windshield.

I will say this though, it's a very refined car. I personally don't think it "feels" like a muscle car, almost like a fast BMW but not quite as a nice. That's not a negative per say but it definitely is more refined than raw. It's definitely a better performer than a 5thgen but I don't think it's enough to make me get rid of mine...if anything next year I'll be looking for a slightly used 14-15 ZL1.

The 6thgen will have a ton of a potential, it'll be interesting to see what these cars do with some aftermarket support.

OK, carry on, we now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

12-17-2015, 05:37 PM	#1
Frosty Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 7,108 iTrader: (1)	My take on the 6thgen.... So being a GM employee(yes, the company still blows but it has its perks) I get to drive pretty much everything we have. I've had some seat time behind a 6thgen SS...I gotta say it's an impressive machine. The looks are subjective, I personally think the front end it's a bit too "busy". The interior quality is good, button placement is a bit weird but you'd get used it. Performance wise you can definitely feel the advantage of the new chassis, the car is nimble, responsive and it just wants to GO. You can feel the difference in weight. This one that we ordered had the $3100 Brembo 6 piston caliper LPO...damn thing will put you through the windshield. I will say this though, it's a very refined car. I personally don't think it "feels" like a muscle car, almost like a fast BMW but not quite as a nice. That's not a negative per say but it definitely is more refined than raw. It's definitely a better performer than a 5thgen but I don't think it's enough to make me get rid of mine...if anything next year I'll be looking for a slightly used 14-15 ZL1. The 6thgen will have a ton of a potential, it'll be interesting to see what these cars do with some aftermarket support. OK, carry on, we now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline package, ESC Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, Might Mouse wild catch can, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts, Drake Muscle Car Wickerbill spoiler 2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)