bazza_g Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 thought I'd share some very brief observations from a recent trip to the USA, first up a 2012 Camaro SS rocking a 6.2L V8 - supposedly putting out north of 400bhp, not a chance, it still felt wheezy and lazy as fook (maybe related to the 118 degree heat!) - liked the head up display and the reversing camera in the rear view mirror but the rest of it was awful next up was a 2012 V6 Mustang convertible which, despite having an even wheezier engine somehow felt more up for it and alive! Driving in LA, a convertible is the only way to go/pose - the hifi rocked and the 'track apps' dash which gave you a drag strip light tree to count down your 0-60, 0-100 runs was a massive giggle - though the best we managed was a sad 7.1 to 60mph All in all, American cars are still naff but a big of a giggle for a few days at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Forget performance, the Bumble Bee car is superb. The only American motor I could buy - purely on the way it looks. It's just fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGH Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I had that Mustang in LA too, it felt like it had hardly any power but I drove it six hours non stop from Vegas to LA, and it coped well I didn't realise it had the 0-60 timer etc... I'm out there again in two weeks, in a Chevy Tahoe, it is a 5.6 V8 or something like that, I am sure it will be terrible. How did you find the sound system in the Mustang? I was impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 The car we had last year looked good and went like sh1te. Seems to be par for the course, lovely looking things with no oomph! I'd have chosen the Camaro if I went again, was rather envious of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 They do make them with decent engines, but the rental co's never have them, always the base models. It used to be even worse than that though, as they had models so basic and underpowered they were only available as rentals, you couldn't buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 How did you find the sound system in the Mustang? I was impressed with it. the "Shaker" system in the Mustang did exactly what it said on the tin, booming good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) They do make them with decent engines, but the rental co's never have them, always the base models. I wouldn't call the 6.2V8 'SS' model of the Camaro a base model? Both Hertz and Avis have their 'cool cars' range - decent specs/engines etc. Edited May 29, 2012 by bazza_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Very useful Bazza as I'm a DES when we go out to Vegas for 2 weeks in August, planning a drive to LA and we have Avis to play with the whole time with a billion air miles to use thanks to heavy spending on Apple products for the company :D any more info appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've got the Ford Mustang Convertible booked in Toronto next week, 20% Hertz Gold #1 Club discount comes in handy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm off to Toronto too, 12th June, you still there then Bangle ? I also rent with Hertz gold, have booked a 'standard' car, which will still probably be bigger than a house. I like the look of that Camaro (not in yellow though), a pity the performance doesn't match the looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm off to Toronto too, 12th June, you still there then Bangle ?I also rent with Hertz gold, have booked a 'standard' car, which will still probably be bigger than a house. No, I'll have been deported by then The 'standard car' is a Dodge Avenger, with any luck they'll give you a Gold upgrade to a Chevrolet Impala - you'll really enjoy that!! Due to the North American mentally the SUV's (Ford Escape & Jeep Grand Cherokee) and minivans (people carriers) are cheaper to rent than Hyundai Accent or Kia Rio (and standard car) - Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Chevrolet Impala ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'd be more concerned about the Dodge Avenger, wasn't that the car that was sooooooo sh!t that they did a buy one get one free on them over here a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Sure was ... (both in the UK & US). Edited May 30, 2012 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Andy & TDK - If either of you have to drive on the 401 be prepared for some fairly shocking driving, depending on where your going take the 407 toll road instead for a much more relaxing experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Andy & TDK - If either of you have to drive on the 401 be prepared for some fairly shocking driving, depending on where your going take the 407 toll road instead for a much more relaxing experience You're not wrong, I almost got taken out twice in 5 minutes when I was heading west on the 401 around Mississauga last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 be prepared for some fairly shocking driving Ta, but as a fairly shocking driver myself, I'll be right at home by the sound of it :crackpipe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ta, but as a fairly shocking driver myself, I'll be right at home by the sound of it :crackpipe: Here's a pic of the 401 by the airport, imagine 4 M25's with half the drivers blindfolded and you will be fine:roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 imagine 4 M25's with half the drivers blindfolded So... just imagine 4 M25s, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Will be spending loads of time 401 - from the border till Montreal. Crashing the car? who cares - it's a hire car, that's what they're for :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Will be spending loads of time 401 - from the border till Montreal. Crashing the car? who cares - it's a hire car, that's what they're for :D Was going to ask if your going for business or pleasure but that sounds more like business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Purely pleasure, I'm going to run up big bills everywhere and give them Rich's name :D I also plan on leaving a suspect package at the airport with his details on, so customs are ready when he arrives :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm going to run up big bills everywhere and give them Rich's name :D You don't know my real name, but I do know yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 You don't know my real name, but I do know yours. I have access to the PNC - and have seen your record, you were easy to find with your unique name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have access to the PNC - and have seen your record, you were easy to find with your unique name Really ? Those bitches were all liars, I was cleaning the windows, how was I to know it was a yoga class ? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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