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Evergreen6 · 05-08-2014, 09:14 AM

Bang for the buck, I don't think the HWE cars are worth the price, but I do love how they look.

Also, I know nothing about your finances, but if you just paid off your V6, what's wrong with enjoying it for a while (car payment free)? You can always stuff the equivalent of your monthly payments away into a "Future SS" fund.

Prospective Camaro buyers are going to be in an interesting position here once details about the 6th Gen start coming to light. You may find that you want to save your pennies for a 6th Gen, or, pull the trigger on one of the last 5th gens.

onewaydave · 05-08-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Bang for the buck, I don't think the HWE cars are worth the price, but I do love how they look.

Also, I know nothing about your finances, but if you just paid off your V6, what's wrong with enjoying it for a while (car payment free)? You can always stuff the equivalent of your monthly payments away into a "Future SS" fund.

Prospective Camaro buyers are going to be in an interesting position here once details about the 6th Gen start coming to light. You may find that you want to save your pennies for a 6th Gen, or, pull the trigger on one of the last 5th gens.

I think the HWE are good looking cars. There are deals out there all the time. I for one know there is always something better down the road, that being said, you can't wait forever. But, going payment free is always great! Buy a little time and Bank some $$$!

Angrybird 12 · 05-08-2014, 09:41 AM

Just think if you can wait 4 years and put that payment in a Car fund account, you may just about have enough to pay cash for a new SS, or at least have a small payment.

SSGUNNER · 05-08-2014, 12:37 PM

Id keep the v6 and buy or lease the Hot wheels.

Oh and yes the v8 is definitely worth the money.

Emig5m · 05-09-2014, 06:57 PM

These are the first things you'll notice when you jump into a V8...

Very touchy and more powerful feeling brakes
Much more off idle torque
Heavier front end
Rougher ride on 2010/11 (2013 felt much smoother to me)

I also can notice the AFM kicking in and out on the auto.

jd10013 · 05-09-2014, 07:07 PM

how in the world would we know if it's worth it? it's your money, your ride. is 90HP worth more debt, or 10k up front? only you can answer that.

ELIC1 · 05-09-2014, 07:09 PM

ss all the way.

White Shark · 05-10-2014, 01:40 AM

Yep, go for the test drive and buy a bag of cookies for the trip! You will be driving the Hot Wheels back

Q'smuscle · 05-10-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bongono93

Yeah lol I mean it still has power but I have never drove a v8

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What .... You never test driven the SS? Why? ??

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

its debatable if the hot wheels extra cost is worth it though, a 1le yes, the hot wheels is just appearance for a lot more, I would go with a standard 2ss/rs and save the extra cash, unless you get a smoking deal, its all in taste, and I hate the wheels on the hotwheels car, I have seen them look a lot nicer with aftermarket wheels, and so much of the price is in the larger wheels..... and future higher priced tires...

Didn't the HWE pull off a faster time than the Regular SS?

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Bang for the buck, I don't think the HWE cars are worth the price, but I do love how they look.

Also, I know nothing about your finances, but if you just paid off your V6, what's wrong with enjoying it for a while (car payment free)? You can always stuff the equivalent of your monthly payments away into a "Future SS" fund.

Prospective Camaro buyers are going to be in an interesting position here once details about the 6th Gen start coming to light. You may find that you want to save your pennies for a 6th Gen, or, pull the trigger on one of the last 5th gens.

I wouldn't wait for a 6th Gen , if you like the Retro muscle car look!

pyroguy · 05-10-2014, 04:55 AM

Ultimately it is your opinion that makes the extra $$ worth it or not. Test drive a V8 and see if it is worth it to you. Maybe the extra throw you back in the seat power isn't worth it, maybe the roar of a V8 isn't that great to you, but maybe it is everything you hoped it would be and more.

In my opinion, heck yes the V8 is worth it! I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's no replacement for displacement.

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05-08-2014, 12:37 PM	#18
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Id keep the v6 and buy or lease the Hot wheels. Oh and yes the v8 is definitely worth the money. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

05-09-2014, 06:57 PM	#19
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	These are the first things you'll notice when you jump into a V8... Very touchy and more powerful feeling brakes Much more off idle torque Heavier front end Rougher ride on 2010/11 (2013 felt much smoother to me) I also can notice the AFM kicking in and out on the auto.

05-10-2014, 04:55 AM	#24
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Ultimately it is your opinion that makes the extra $$ worth it or not. Test drive a V8 and see if it is worth it to you. Maybe the extra throw you back in the seat power isn't worth it, maybe the roar of a V8 isn't that great to you, but maybe it is everything you hoped it would be and more. In my opinion, heck yes the V8 is worth it! I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's no replacement for displacement. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

05-08-2014, 09:14 AM	#15
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,436	Bang for the buck, I don't think the HWE cars are worth the price, but I do love how they look. Also, I know nothing about your finances, but if you just paid off your V6, what's wrong with enjoying it for a while (car payment free)? You can always stuff the equivalent of your monthly payments away into a "Future SS" fund. Prospective Camaro buyers are going to be in an interesting position here once details about the 6th Gen start coming to light. You may find that you want to save your pennies for a 6th Gen, or, pull the trigger on one of the last 5th gens.

05-09-2014, 07:07 PM	#20
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	how in the world would we know if it's worth it? it's your money, your ride. is 90HP worth more debt, or 10k up front? only you can answer that.

05-09-2014, 07:09 PM	#21
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	ss all the way.

05-10-2014, 01:40 AM	#22
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	Yep, go for the test drive and buy a bag of cookies for the trip! You will be driving the Hot Wheels back