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'16 TRD Sport 4x2 Auto V6 DCSB vs. '15 Camaro 1LT Convertible - Experience

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Psycho2, Jan 13, 2016.

  1. Jan 13, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    Psycho2

    Psycho2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So, the pickup was being repaired from the incident back in October, and the rental place had a limited availability of vehicles. I ended up driving a 2015 Camaro 1LT convertible for a day.

    Comparisons to my 2016 TRD Sport 4x2 Auto V6 DCSB with premium tech:
    The pickup rides very smooth compared to the Camaro - every little bump was felt in that thing.
    The pickup has more get-up-and-go - the Camaro has a 3.6L V6 with rated 323 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque, but did not get up to speed as quickly as the pickup.
    The pickup gets better mileage - the computer in the Camaro showed a lifetime MPG average of 20.8 (27000 miles); after 20 tanks and 7600 miles I'm at 23.3 average.

    It was a convertible, so it was loud.
    Visibility was terrible - it felt very dangerous changing lanes or merging.
    How do people live without tinted windows? It seemed anything bigger than a bicycle had lights shining in my mirrors.
    My phone has not had a history of shutting down bluetooth connection, but it was lost after about 10 minutes of streaming music. The source was not even available in the infotainment system.
    Backing up at night was dangerous - the display from the camera was very weak, even with overhead lights.
    Forward lighting was worse than stock Taco.

    Of course, it took corners better than the Taco, but if it didn't, I would have almost had to take it to Chevy and ask what the hell they were making here.
    One thing it had the Taco didn't was power seats, with adjustable height.
    Overall, quite disappointing for a sporty car that would set you back about as much as the Taco. I'm glad someone else was footing the bill.
     
  2. Jan 13, 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    WhiteMud

    WhiteMud Well-Known Member

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  3. Jan 13, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    Hurley_man

    Hurley_man Well-Known Member

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    Traded my 2012 sport for the 16
     
  4. Jan 13, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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    taco206

    taco206 Well-Known Member

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    A 2016 averages more mpg than the rated hwy? Nice!
     

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