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ShadowPuppet · 08-05-2014, 12:56 AM

Hey so I've had my Camaro for about a year and a half now (March of 2013 I bought her) and I'm thinking of upgrading to an SS model next spring...

Basically looking for some thoughts on either trading in for a new one (we have some sweet 0% interest offers going right now in my area) or selling privately. Also, do you think it would be worth it? I'm kinda torn lol. I have read countless threads on people who bought V8's and absolutely love them...

Thing is though, I've done a bunch of upgrades to my current V6: SLP Loudmouth II exhaust, brand new winter and summer tires, brand new summer wheels, custom interior paint, sequential tail lights, etc. Trying to figure out if the pros of the V8 will outweigh all the $$$ and time I've put into the V6.

Thoughts?

guerrillakilla13 · 08-05-2014, 01:49 AM

I'd wait til 6th gen. But otherwise, YES the V8 is very much worth it! All the money you put into the car is small work so for. Hopefully you can get something back for it.

I had a 02 V6 Camaro, than a 02 Trans Am; the difference was astronomical. I feel that you would feel the same way if you got a SS.

RobertRS · 08-05-2014, 01:50 AM

It's really your call in the end.

elektrik · 08-05-2014, 03:00 AM

What everyone else says. For me personally, I've always *only* wanted a V8, and was willing to wait for it, but that was just my personal preference-I was tempted by the V6 version more than once!

Indydriver · 08-05-2014, 04:22 AM

For Muscle Cars:

More Power = Better

Always

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-05-2014, 04:45 AM

Personally, I'd wait for the new V8 models: 6th Gen, Challengers, or '15 Mustangs before pulling the trigger.

01pewterz28 · 08-05-2014, 04:45 AM

This is only really something you can answer. IMHO is the upgrade worth it in my eyes NO for the simple reasons that you will lose $$ on trade in or selling it. How much do you currently owe on it. Will the car be a daily driver or a garage queen (both of my cars are garage queens a V6 and V8 Camaro and they sit 95%-98% of the month under a car cover), do you really need the power and where will you use it. If you just want to have a V8 to say you have a V8 and it makes you feel better than do it. If you are going to be upside down more than $2000 on the trade NO. IMHO I would hold of on purchasing a 5th Gen and wait to see what the 6th Gen looks like I would rather have the new model vs. the older model IMHO.

I am at a point in my life where engine size and speed do nothing for me these days. Sure 6-7 years ago it was oh I have to have the V8. But as time goes on I understood I did not need nor did I ever use the V8 power. Sure don’t get me wrong it sounds great and it’s nice to know you have it but for me it was not a factor in deciding on my purchase of a 5th Gen. Now does that mean I will not purchase another V8 sports car NO depending on what the 6th Gen looks like I will hold off for one of those or pick up a 2015 ZL1 vert as my 3rd Garage queen.

AllBlackSS · 08-05-2014, 06:27 AM

Go and test drive a SS, it will clear up all your questions.

Chaxce · 08-05-2014, 08:15 AM

I sold my 2010 LT2 last week and I'm getting my 2012 2SS at lunch time, I'll let you know if it was worth it

Evergreen6 · 08-05-2014, 10:05 AM

From a financial standpoint, no, it's not "worth" it. You're spending more money on a more expensive car that's going to cost more to run (gas, tires, insurance). Paying off your V6 and driving it until the wheels fall off is the financially savvy thing to do. Especially considering the money sunk into accessories.

That said, a year and a half is about when I've observed most people (including myself) become bored with a vehicle. There is that.

There's always a way to twist the numbers and make a longer list of positive things that outweigh the decision to keep your current car. Been there, done that too. "But I can get the new one at 0%" or "The resale value is higher" or "insert seemingly plausible reason to trade, here".

Want it because you want it, realize there's going to be an absurd cost and time wasted while trying to get ahead on larger financial goals, and make the decision. Maybe you're filthy rich and none of this is a factor?

The SS is a great car, get whatever you want, do it because you want it. Don't waffle on the dumb stuff. If you have all your other finances in order, DO it. If not, then my personal advice would be to have some restraint, fix things up (savings/retirement/debt) and buy a faster car later down the road when you get to a point where you can really enjoy it.

stoopid · 08-05-2014, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

do you really need the power and where will you use it.

This (among other reasons, primary being I use it as my daily driver) is why I opted for the V6.

Ringo64 · 08-05-2014, 11:05 AM

My suggestion would be to make sure that you REALLY want an upgrade and that you don't turn around in another year looking to buy something else. Unless you can afford to buy these cars outright, which by mentioning interest rates I assume not, you really have to look at your future.

IMO, wait for at least the 6th gen to come out. This way you have about a year to continue thinking and have the possibility of a 6th gen or can probably find a deal on a 5th gen somewhere.

dyn2av8 · 08-05-2014, 11:16 AM

I had my 2011 2LT v6 Auto for 4 years. Traded in a month ago for the 2014 Spring Special Edition 2SS M6. Permagrin for me!!

I LOVE IT!!

Indydriver · 08-05-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyn2av8

I had my 2011 2LT v6 Auto for 4 years. Traded in a month ago for the 2014 Spring Special Edition 2SS M6. Permagrin for me!!

I LOVE IT!!

Well done! I'm sure you are thrilled.

08-05-2014, 12:56 AM	#1
ShadowPuppet REDYRNOT Drives: "Fawkes" - 2016 GRT 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: York Region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 View My Garage	Thinking of "upgrading" to a V8 SS or 2SS... Hey so I've had my Camaro for about a year and a half now (March of 2013 I bought her) and I'm thinking of upgrading to an SS model next spring... Basically looking for some thoughts on either trading in for a new one (we have some sweet 0% interest offers going right now in my area) or selling privately. Also, do you think it would be worth it? I'm kinda torn lol. I have read countless threads on people who bought V8's and absolutely love them... Thing is though, I've done a bunch of upgrades to my current V6: SLP Loudmouth II exhaust, brand new winter and summer tires, brand new summer wheels, custom interior paint, sequential tail lights, etc. Trying to figure out if the pros of the V8 will outweigh all the $$$ and time I've put into the V6. Thoughts? __________________ Own a Camaro in the GTA? Join our FB Group for Meetups! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2SS Convertible, M6, Grey 5-Spoke Wheels, MRC, NPP, Adrenaline Red Interior/Trim, Footwells

08-05-2014, 03:00 AM	#4
elektrik Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 533	What everyone else says. For me personally, I've always only wanted a V8, and was willing to wait for it, but that was just my personal preference-I was tempted by the V6 version more than once! __________________ Current car: 2012 ZL1 - "Venom" - RIP Previous car: 2011 2SS - "NCC-1701-A" Previous car: 2010 2SS - "NCC-1701" (Stolen & Stripped)RIP

08-05-2014, 04:22 AM	#5
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	For Muscle Cars: More Power = Better Always __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

08-05-2014, 04:45 AM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	This is only really something you can answer. IMHO is the upgrade worth it in my eyes NO for the simple reasons that you will lose $$ on trade in or selling it. How much do you currently owe on it. Will the car be a daily driver or a garage queen (both of my cars are garage queens a V6 and V8 Camaro and they sit 95%-98% of the month under a car cover), do you really need the power and where will you use it. If you just want to have a V8 to say you have a V8 and it makes you feel better than do it. If you are going to be upside down more than $2000 on the trade NO. IMHO I would hold of on purchasing a 5th Gen and wait to see what the 6th Gen looks like I would rather have the new model vs. the older model IMHO. I am at a point in my life where engine size and speed do nothing for me these days. Sure 6-7 years ago it was oh I have to have the V8. But as time goes on I understood I did not need nor did I ever use the V8 power. Sure don’t get me wrong it sounds great and it’s nice to know you have it but for me it was not a factor in deciding on my purchase of a 5th Gen. Now does that mean I will not purchase another V8 sports car NO depending on what the 6th Gen looks like I will hold off for one of those or pick up a 2015 ZL1 vert as my 3rd Garage queen. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

08-05-2014, 08:15 AM	#9
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	I sold my 2010 LT2 last week and I'm getting my 2012 2SS at lunch time, I'll let you know if it was worth it __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon

08-05-2014, 01:49 AM	#2
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	I'd wait til 6th gen. But otherwise, YES the V8 is very much worth it! All the money you put into the car is small work so for. Hopefully you can get something back for it. I had a 02 V6 Camaro, than a 02 Trans Am; the difference was astronomical. I feel that you would feel the same way if you got a SS.

08-05-2014, 01:50 AM	#3
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	It's really your call in the end.

08-05-2014, 04:45 AM	#6
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Personally, I'd wait for the new V8 models: 6th Gen, Challengers, or '15 Mustangs before pulling the trigger.

08-05-2014, 06:27 AM	#8
AllBlackSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 418	Go and test drive a SS, it will clear up all your questions.

08-05-2014, 10:05 AM	#10
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,413	From a financial standpoint, no, it's not "worth" it. You're spending more money on a more expensive car that's going to cost more to run (gas, tires, insurance). Paying off your V6 and driving it until the wheels fall off is the financially savvy thing to do. Especially considering the money sunk into accessories. That said, a year and a half is about when I've observed most people (including myself) become bored with a vehicle. There is that. There's always a way to twist the numbers and make a longer list of positive things that outweigh the decision to keep your current car. Been there, done that too. "But I can get the new one at 0%" or "The resale value is higher" or "insert seemingly plausible reason to trade, here". Want it because you want it, realize there's going to be an absurd cost and time wasted while trying to get ahead on larger financial goals, and make the decision. Maybe you're filthy rich and none of this is a factor? The SS is a great car, get whatever you want, do it because you want it. Don't waffle on the dumb stuff. If you have all your other finances in order, DO it. If not, then my personal advice would be to have some restraint, fix things up (savings/retirement/debt) and buy a faster car later down the road when you get to a point where you can really enjoy it.

08-05-2014, 11:05 AM	#12
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	My suggestion would be to make sure that you REALLY want an upgrade and that you don't turn around in another year looking to buy something else. Unless you can afford to buy these cars outright, which by mentioning interest rates I assume not, you really have to look at your future. IMO, wait for at least the 6th gen to come out. This way you have about a year to continue thinking and have the possibility of a 6th gen or can probably find a deal on a 5th gen somewhere. __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

08-05-2014, 11:16 AM	#13
dyn2av8 Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Special Edition M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 55	I had my 2011 2LT v6 Auto for 4 years. Traded in a month ago for the 2014 Spring Special Edition 2SS M6. Permagrin for me!! I LOVE IT!!