Reader Review of the Week: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Allen from Philadelphia has always considered himself to be a levelheaded guy — until he traded in his Infiniti G35x for a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Despite switching from all-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive in the Snowbelt, Allen is pleased with his purchase. Some would even go as far as to say he sounds somewhat obsessed with his American muscle car. Find out why below. If you have your own vehicle review to share with us, go here.
“I am 45 years old and have always done the right thing, or correct for age, economy, and family. Well, I would see this car on the street and dream. I live on the East Coast, so rear-wheel drive isn’t the smartest thing to do. My trade-in was an Infiniti G35x, which could drive through snow like a truck. So making this decision was daring to say the least.
“Now this is where I am. While in the gym I only park where I can see it from the window. While others are looking in the mirrors at themselves, I’m watching my Camaro! I find a reason to drive, and I have nowhere to go. I have never felt this way about a car, and I am affraid to analyze what that feeling is. I really like the OnStar turn-by-turn and the app on my Android where I can start it, check oil, gas, and tire pressure is really bringing me into the future. I am also proud to own an American car for the first time in over 20 years. Thanks Chevy!”
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I get tired of the myth that RWD has to be bad in the snow. Any modern car equipped with appropriate tires can be practical regardless of the weather (ground clearance and deep snow notwithstanding). I've driven a 310 hp RWD sports coupe on snow tires through two winters and have passed many an SUV with all-seasons "parked" in a ditch.
But Job, those SUV with all-seasons could have been RWD too, u know. SUV != AWD.
Besides, it's physics, not myth, that proof RWD "not-as-good" as AWD vehicles in wet road condition.
The main reason you see SUV's parked in a ditch is because most of them drive like idiots in the snow. They think because they have AWD or 4WD they can drive anyway they want. Not realizing when you have power going to all four wheels, that is extra traction you can lose!
I agreee with Jon. I grew up on Buffalo, NY and drove nothing but RWD cars for 8 years. It takes more skill and planning, but RWD will do just fine in most conditions. FWD is better in snow driving, but FWD also is more expensive in the long run due to repairs, CVJ's, CVJ protective boots, etc.
Glad that you guys mentioned "in most conditions".
Just wish for the very moment that the vehicle loses control is included in the "most conditions".
It is simple physics. When you have a mass in the front and being pushed from the back, the back is easier to lose traction and go either one way or the other. That"s why you see most tools/carts that are used to move heavy load/objects are being pulled but not pushed.
The author is clearly going through a mid-life crisis. He trades in the AWD sedan's practicality for a concept car. There's record-poor visibility from the Camaro's cockpit, they're too heavy to be quick and nimble. Dude should have just turboed the Infinity- faster and safer than the Camaro, not to mention more unique. How many grey hairs are cruising new Camaros trying relive a generation they weren't even lucid for?
"I am 45 years old"
As soon as I read that I thought... mid-life crisis
The author is finally doing something for himself. People give up alot in life and sometimes need to take it back. Would he get the same crtique if he bought a bimmer?
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