I just finished trading in my SS for an Automatic - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Steve Dallas · 05-11-2012, 10:39 PM

Yep...I pulled the trigger. I really wish I could keep my SS, but I've been having health issues and the cruise I did this last weekend was very difficult to do with my leg problems I've been having.

Unfortunately, I didn't trade in for another Camaro. I'm downsizing to a Sonic 2LTZ with the 1.4 Turbo. I figure if I'm going to go with an auto, I'll also go for gas milage, and I was pretty impressed with the Sonic along those lines.

If my health improves, I'll be back to a Camaro with a ZL1 someday.

SSTG · 05-11-2012, 10:41 PM

Hope you stick around C5. I enjoy your posts.

Steve Dallas · 05-11-2012, 10:41 PM

I definitely will, though I will miss the permagrin a lot.

*mlee* · 05-11-2012, 10:42 PM

Those are pretty Bad A$$ cars... we just had JusticePetes on the dyno last weekend and it made 123 fwhp stock... which is pretty damn good based on the flywheel numbers Chevrolet advertises...

All Star · 05-11-2012, 10:42 PM

Wow...I would have at the least gone with a V6 Camaro. The Sonic isn't a bad car. Good luck with everything.

ShowSStopper · 05-11-2012, 10:44 PM

You gotta do what you gotta do

I hope your health gets better and that you enjoy the new ride.

90503 · 05-11-2012, 10:44 PM

Steve, good luck with everthing!...Get better soon!...Hey, I've been considering getting a Sonic myself! No kidding!...Put up a thread on it one of these days!...Good Luck, again...God Bless ....Tom

skipinminn · 05-11-2012, 10:47 PM

PEACE BRO

angie7 · 05-11-2012, 11:00 PM

I hope everything goes well with you health wise!

GunnyG · 05-11-2012, 11:00 PM

Steve, I hope this is just one of your funny threads... Sincerely, hope your health improves. Stay in touch, buddy. You always had great threads and a cheerful spirit. Good luck with the Sonic. Drive it like your SS!!!

Iroc-SS · 05-11-2012, 11:05 PM

Hope your health gets better, but I hope you enjoy your new car.

KEEP RT · 05-11-2012, 11:08 PM

Best of wishes. Pics of the Sonic Please!

Steve Dallas · 05-11-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm actually waiting for the Sonic to arrive at the dealer (either tomorrow or Monday). They gave me a loaner Cruze in the meantime. They had to trade another dealership for it, as it was in the color, style and had the 1.4 liter Turbo engine. Most of the Sonics have the 1.8, but the Turbo has more torque.

I'll get pics up as soon as I can. Most of the reviews I've read on the Sonic have been very good.

Mine is the sedan, not hatchback. It's Blue Topaz Metallic. Since my Camaro was fully paid for, I am getting money back on this deal for a straight up trade into the Sonic being fully paid off. Because of the 2 $11,000 accidents, I was never going to get as good a price as I really wanted either, but I think I made out ok in the trade.

Dznts · 05-11-2012, 11:30 PM

hope your health gets better man!

05-11-2012, 10:39 PM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I just finished trading in my SS for an Automatic Yep...I pulled the trigger. I really wish I could keep my SS, but I've been having health issues and the cruise I did this last weekend was very difficult to do with my leg problems I've been having. Unfortunately, I didn't trade in for another Camaro. I'm downsizing to a Sonic 2LTZ with the 1.4 Turbo. I figure if I'm going to go with an auto, I'll also go for gas milage, and I was pretty impressed with the Sonic along those lines. If my health improves, I'll be back to a Camaro with a ZL1 someday. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

05-11-2012, 10:41 PM	#3
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I definitely will, though I will miss the permagrin a lot. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

05-11-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	Those are pretty Bad A$$ cars... we just had JusticePetes on the dyno last weekend and it made 123 fwhp stock... which is pretty damn good based on the flywheel numbers Chevrolet advertises... __________________

05-11-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	Wow...I would have at the least gone with a V6 Camaro. The Sonic isn't a bad car. Good luck with everything. __________________

05-11-2012, 11:00 PM	#9
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I hope everything goes well with you health wise! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

05-11-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Hope you stick around C5. I enjoy your posts.

05-11-2012, 10:44 PM	#6
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,091	You gotta do what you gotta do I hope your health gets better and that you enjoy the new ride.

05-11-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	Steve, good luck with everthing!...Get better soon!...Hey, I've been considering getting a Sonic myself! No kidding!...Put up a thread on it one of these days!...Good Luck, again...God Bless ....Tom

05-11-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	PEACE BRO

05-11-2012, 11:00 PM	#10
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Steve, I hope this is just one of your funny threads... Sincerely, hope your health improves. Stay in touch, buddy. You always had great threads and a cheerful spirit. Good luck with the Sonic. Drive it like your SS!!! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

05-11-2012, 11:05 PM	#11
Iroc-SS Drives: 1999 T-Top Camaro V-6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 64	Hope your health gets better, but I hope you enjoy your new car. __________________

05-11-2012, 11:08 PM	#12
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Best of wishes. Pics of the Sonic Please! __________________

05-11-2012, 11:17 PM	#13
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I'm actually waiting for the Sonic to arrive at the dealer (either tomorrow or Monday). They gave me a loaner Cruze in the meantime. They had to trade another dealership for it, as it was in the color, style and had the 1.4 liter Turbo engine. Most of the Sonics have the 1.8, but the Turbo has more torque. I'll get pics up as soon as I can. Most of the reviews I've read on the Sonic have been very good. Mine is the sedan, not hatchback. It's Blue Topaz Metallic. Since my Camaro was fully paid for, I am getting money back on this deal for a straight up trade into the Sonic being fully paid off. Because of the 2 $11,000 accidents, I was never going to get as good a price as I really wanted either, but I think I made out ok in the trade. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

05-11-2012, 11:30 PM	#14
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	hope your health gets better man! __________________