The Official Sixth Gen Camaro Thread!

[SVT666]

Complaining about a trunk, esp. its "opening" size, slots somewhere between complaining about cup holders and seat stitching.

No. Trunk opening size is quite important for getting suitcases in and out.

[SVT666]

Tires seems like once every few years. FWIW, I couldn't/can't fit four tires in either the Accord or G37 trunk - I can fit two, and even one takes up a lot of space.

I fit all four tires in the back seat of our G.

[MX793]

So what manner of life do you guys stuff into your trunks???

In recent memory:

-Had to carry a leaking tire to a shop to repair the leak
-Luggage for 2 people
-TV (it's only a 37", but in the box it's pretty bulky)
-Brought a bunch of boxes (produce boxes and large tupperware type boxes) of stuff that were in storage at my parents' to my place

I don't golf, but know a lot of people who do.  I suspect even fitting a larger golf bag through the trunk opening would be a chore.

[giant_mtb]

Old dudes in Camaros and Mustangs love golfing.

[Byteme]

No. Trunk opening size is quite important for getting suitcases in and out.

Yes, opening size and shape plays a huge role in defining how useful a trunk really is.  That trunk opening is very strange; looks almost like an after thought.   What's all the extra metal for between the opening itself and the struts?  Rigidity?

[GoCougs]

Better, but you guys still to try harder still .

[12,000 RPM]

To wat? Demonstrate the usefulness of a trunk? Lol. No need, 100 years of cars already did that.

The hiking backpack I carry my gym gear in has more cargo space than this thing. MX793's motorcycle panniers have more cargo space than this thing.

[ifcar]

To wat? Demonstrate the usefulness of a trunk?

No no, any criticism of the Camaro is an anti-GM bias in which we're trying to tear down a perfect vehicle. Apparently we haven't yet succeeded at tearing it down, and must try harder.

[GoCougs]

Jesus. Complaining about a trunk is simply idiotic. It has nothing to do with the car.

[MX793]

Jesus. Complaining about a trunk is simply idiotic. It has nothing to do with the car.

Sure, just like headroom or legroom in the passenger compartment.

[280Z Turbo]

Jesus. Complaining about a trunk is simply idiotic. It has nothing to do with the car.

Well it is attached to the car.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Jesus. Complaining about a trunk is simply idiotic. It has nothing to do with the car.

Because we all know all Camaro owners need to haul Dry Wall, 2x4s and 3 passengers (And their luggage) around on a daily basis! The trunk in my '99 Vert was half the size of this new one and it was fine. I traveled with my ex and 2 kids on the regualr and it held everything wee needed. This is a sports car fellas. Not a Camry......

[giant_mtb]

Compromises.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Exactly! I've never heard anyone complain about the size of a Miatas trunk.

[Rich]

Exactly! I've never heard anyone complain about the size of a Miatas trunk.

The trunk opening on a Miata is actually bigger

[Cookie Monster]

I guess the visibility isn't very good out of these things... Jalopnik already crashed one:

http://www.vettetv.com/first-public-crash-of-the-new-2016-camaro/

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I guess the visibility isn't very good out of these things... Jalopnik already crashed one:

http://www.vettetv.com/first-public-crash-of-the-new-2016-camaro/

[Rich]

"where is the wall!"

haha!

[MX793]

Because we all know all Camaro owners need to haul Dry Wall, 2x4s and 3 passengers (And their luggage) around on a daily basis! The trunk in my '99 Vert was half the size of this new one and it was fine. I traveled with my ex and 2 kids on the regualr and it held everything wee needed. This is a sports car fellas. Not a Camry......

Actually, the Gen4 vert had roughly 75% of the trunk volume of the Gen5 coupe.  Haven't seen figures yet for the Gen6, but I doubt it's larger than the Gen5.

And as many have repeatedly said, it's not just the size of the trunk that matters.  Size and shape of the trunk opening is a major factor in what you can actually get into the trunk.  A 20 cu ft trunk can hold a lot of stuff, but if the opening is only 6"x18", it severely limits what you can actually put in there.  Items that technically fit in the trunk cavity won't fit through the opening.  Miata has a small trunk, but the opening gives you full access to what space you have (and as noted, it seriously appears larger than both gen 5 and 6 Camaros).  Gen 4 Camaros also had a large trunk opening relative to the trunk size (lift back ftw), and IIRC the convertibles also had a large trunk opening for their size.

[ifcar]

Because we all know all Camaro owners need to haul Dry Wall, 2x4s and 3 passengers (And their luggage) around on a daily basis! The trunk in my '99 Vert was half the size of this new one and it was fine. I traveled with my ex and 2 kids on the regualr and it held everything wee needed. This is a sports car fellas. Not a Camry......

As long as it does indeed have enough for that sort of normal use, like you used yours for, I don't think there's a problem. At least based on the pictures, it looks like it may not even have that.

Exactly! I've never heard anyone complain about the size of a Miatas trunk.

People respond to the Miata's practicality level by not buying it. The Camaro sells at 10x the volume in no small part because it's more useful. It needs to stay that way to continue its current sales success.

[Eye of the Tiger]

As long as it does indeed have enough for that sort of normal use, like you used yours for, I don't think there's a problem. At least based on the pictures, it looks like it may not even have that.

People respond to the Miata's practicality level by not buying it. The Camaro sells at 10x the volume in no small part because it's more useful. It needs to stay that way to continue its current sales success.

Actually, it's just that 96% of Camaro buyers think Miatas are gay.

[12,000 RPM]

Jesus. Complaining about a trunk is simply idiotic. It has nothing to do with the car.

LOL!

[Tave]

My initial impression is the exterior styling took a step back compared to the outgoing model. I preferred the looks of that one to the similar gen Mustang, but I like the new Mustang better than the new Camaro.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Actually, it's just that 96% of Camaro buyers think Miatas are gay.

Count me in! LOL!!!

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I guess it just boils to the fact that some people are real drivers and others just buy camaros. Different strokes i guess.

[Cookie Monster]

I guess it just boils to the fact that some people are real drivers and others just buy camaros. Different strokes i guess.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I guess it just boils to the fact that some people are real drivers and others just buy camaros. Different strokes i guess.

Next time a Z28 laps you and your Miata on your local track I'll come by to help you pull your foot out your mouth. 

[SVT666]

I think we just figured out who doesn't have a sense of humour.

[GoCougs]

Yes - those who are anxious about trunks and/or who would choose a Miata over a Camaro.

[r0tor]

Plastic sway bar end links... Wow