Chevrolet killed the Camaro in 2024 with no confirmed replacement, so you're shopping a discontinued platform with uncertain parts support ahead. The 6th-gen V8 models, SS, LT1, ZL1, are holding value at shocking rates while V6 trims crater: one 2LT owner lost $10k in equity after just 8,000 miles. The engine choice matters more here than almost any other car on the market. If you want a modern muscle car with a future, the Mustang is still in production. If you want a V8 Camaro before they're gone, buy the SS or LT1 and skip the four- and six-cylinders entirely, those are the ones dealers can't give away.
This front-drive hatchback delivers steering feel and chassis balance that embarrass cars costing twice as much, paired with a manual gearbox so satisfying you'll downshift just to feel it snick into third. The FL5 generation nails the daily-driver brief too, haul groceries, commute in traffic, then carve canyon roads on the way home without breaking a sweat. The tradeoffs are real: firm ride, road noise, a Civic-grade cabin at $50k, and a fuel tank that'll have you stopping for gas more than you'd like. But owners who sold BMWs and Porsches to buy this thing aren't looking back, because the driving engagement is that good. Buy it if you prioritize how a car feels over how it looks on paper; skip it if you need luxury refinement or can't justify the price without the prestige badge.