[SpeedracerIndy]

I actually have a Camaro as a rental car from Avis right now sitting in my driveway! The original poster's comments hit the nail on the head. Very capable car, surprisingly good handling from such a porker. The engine is peppy enough for most people, and the 6-speed auto tranny is very responsive in sport mode. I am very impressed, and have high hopes for GM. I wouldn't say that it offers everything the V8 has though. The engine, while peppy, has all of it's power in the high RPMs. You have to wring it out to get the power. (I've had the CTS with the 300hp V6 too, and it is very similar). The V8 I suspect would be much more relaxed because of the low end grunt. The blind spots are really bad. I find myself crossing my fingers every time I changed lanes on the highway hoping there wasn't a car there. The headlight switch is all but invisible because the steering wheel covers it up. The cloth seats appear to stain very easily. And you can really feel the weight when you try to stop. It is just HEAVY. It manages it pork very well though. Looks are subjective. I am tired of all the retro muscle cars, and still prefer european cars but it looks ok. But MAN DOES THIS THING DRAW ATTENTION! I spent the day driving through small midwest towns in IN and OH, and everyone stares, points, and asks questions. I probably got asked 10 times today "why didn't you get the V8?" I can see the draw of owning an iconic American car after driving this for a day. So much positive attention. I get a lot of looks and comments driving my 911 too, but I can't say they are all positive.

I might have to be buying an American car soon because of my job requirements, and this has my hopes high for the GM products. I just hope that if I do have to buy American, I can still get a hold of a G8-GT (or maybe GXP with 6 speed!).