Why did you purchase a Camaro LS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ir0nM4n · 10-27-2011, 02:23 PM

I was reading the LS thread and it occured to me to ask why? Its a V6 its plain no options so why would one pay for a LS.

My Wife and friends gave me some sound advice. Sure its a V6 but its a 312 HP V6 not the V6's of old. Next the car I was going to purchase was a 2012 Ford Focus. Since the dealer did not have any on the lot to test drive. My wife knowing I had owned a 1967 Camaro asked if I test drove one of the New Camaros. I was like no I havent, I then looked into the Camaro and it was 24K vs the Ford Focus 25K (Loaded). I loved the Green Color and the performance of the 6 was better than the Focus for the price. Plus no one ever smiled or waved at a Ford Focus. Not the reason I bought the Camaro although its nice to have someone like the car I drive.

To wrap it up, I love my Synergy Green LS V6 Automatic Camaro. I am at 4500 Miles and I dont see me trading it in for anything else. Well truth be told If I won the lottery I would buy a ZL1 and have it Painted Synergy Green or Aquatic Blue Mettalic.

LS owners bring the story why? or not.... lol...

ga0358 · 10-27-2011, 02:34 PM

I got mine so I could add what I wanted to add a little at a time-CAI, then cat-back exhaust, fog lights, Eagle Eyes etc...As a result, Ol' Blue is TRULY one of a kind and that makes her VERY special!!!

Lethal_8 · 10-27-2011, 02:36 PM

For me there were several factors, main one being price. I had some negative equity in the truck I was trading in so I knew that was going to increase my monthly payment. Once that was realized, I knew I was going with the V6, the car is a daily driver and I did not need all that horsepower and gas guzzling with a 60 mile commute daily. With all that considered, i like to mod, so the LS, was a good blank slate. And at the end of the day it's still a 5th Gen Camaro. It's been 9400 miles, and I couldn't be happier.

scythezo6 · 10-27-2011, 02:36 PM

No need to justify your purchase. If someone asks you why? Ask them, 'Are you making the payments? If not, then don't worry about it.'

EvoWake · 10-27-2011, 02:38 PM

2010 2SS RS, bolt ons, cam, Maggie. Go big or go home

(my opinion with a car like this)

BowtieBelle · 10-27-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoWake

2010 2SS RS, bolt ons, cam, Maggie. Go big or go home

(my opinion with a car like this)

Hmmm, I don't think that's what the OP asked.

I didn't buy an LS but I did look at them, and have no problem with those who do. It's like buying a blank canvas, and you can do with your car whatever you want

greenisgood · 10-27-2011, 02:44 PM

I'm guessing because of price. I bought a 2ss because I could afford it, I won't be getting a zl1 because I couldnt comfortably afford it. I think I got a car I love that's affordable to me, I hope (and think) most ls drivers feel the same

Raptor626 · 10-27-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoWake

2010 2SS RS, bolt ons, cam, Maggie. Go big or go home

(my opinion with a car like this)

Lol, this thread is going South FAST!

rustyventure · 10-27-2011, 02:45 PM

Almost the same reasoning as the OP. For what I could afford, it's either a loaded Focus or Hyundai, or an LS. Having rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and 323HP appealed to me more than leather seats or a fancy stereo. No regrets

Raptor626 · 10-27-2011, 02:46 PM

Like one guy said, no need to explain. We're all aware that for some it's because that's all they want and for others it's about the money. These are the only answers you're going to get.

gman1970 · 10-27-2011, 03:11 PM

because the 4k-5k i saved on price between the rs and ls i was able to put into performance mods.....borla catback,cai,headers,custom seat covers etc

so a "plain" rs or a modified Ls i rather get the mods for the difference in price.

ROD_SS · 10-27-2011, 03:34 PM

Why do these threads keep popping up?

camaroitalia · 10-27-2011, 03:37 PM

i didnt know what i was looking at when i first started my car shopping. the black wheels originally appealed to me because i wanted black rims anyway, same thing with the black fog covers, helped with the blacked out look i wanted. so i bought it.

The IOM Ninja · 10-27-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stMARO

Why do these threads keep popping up?

Because people love to ask the same stupid question over and over and over again. Wait... I should rephrase that... There are no stupid questions just the people that continue to ask them over and over and over again.

:respect:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gman1970

because the 4k-5k i saved on price between the rs and ls i was able to put into performance mods.....borla catback,cai,headers,custom seat covers etc

so a "plain" rs or a modified Ls i rather get the mods for the difference in price.

RS is a Package the Rally Sport Package. I swear to god this irritates me to no end when people call the V6 Camaro an RS.... No offence or anything

10-27-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Why did you purchase a Camaro LS? I was reading the LS thread and it occured to me to ask why? Its a V6 its plain no options so why would one pay for a LS. My Wife and friends gave me some sound advice. Sure its a V6 but its a 312 HP V6 not the V6's of old. Next the car I was going to purchase was a 2012 Ford Focus. Since the dealer did not have any on the lot to test drive. My wife knowing I had owned a 1967 Camaro asked if I test drove one of the New Camaros. I was like no I havent, I then looked into the Camaro and it was 24K vs the Ford Focus 25K (Loaded). I loved the Green Color and the performance of the 6 was better than the Focus for the price. Plus no one ever smiled or waved at a Ford Focus. Not the reason I bought the Camaro although its nice to have someone like the car I drive. To wrap it up, I love my Synergy Green LS V6 Automatic Camaro. I am at 4500 Miles and I dont see me trading it in for anything else. Well truth be told If I won the lottery I would buy a ZL1 and have it Painted Synergy Green or Aquatic Blue Mettalic. LS owners bring the story why? or not.... lol... __________________

10-27-2011, 02:34 PM	#2
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	I got mine so I could add what I wanted to add a little at a time-CAI, then cat-back exhaust, fog lights, Eagle Eyes etc...As a result, Ol' Blue is TRULY one of a kind and that makes her VERY special!!! __________________

10-27-2011, 02:36 PM	#3
Lethal_8 Frequent Lurker Drives: '11 Camaro LS M6,'09 Daytona 675 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wappingers Falls Posts: 67	For me there were several factors, main one being price. I had some negative equity in the truck I was trading in so I knew that was going to increase my monthly payment. Once that was realized, I knew I was going with the V6, the car is a daily driver and I did not need all that horsepower and gas guzzling with a 60 mile commute daily. With all that considered, i like to mod, so the LS, was a good blank slate. And at the end of the day it's still a 5th Gen Camaro. It's been 9400 miles, and I couldn't be happier. __________________ TEAM LLT

10-27-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	No need to justify your purchase. If someone asks you why? Ask them, 'Are you making the payments? If not, then don't worry about it.' __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

10-27-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
EvoWake SSTOCK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 423 View My Garage	2010 2SS RS, bolt ons, cam, Maggie. Go big or go home (my opinion with a car like this) __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

10-27-2011, 02:44 PM	#7
greenisgood Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 301	I'm guessing because of price. I bought a 2ss because I could afford it, I won't be getting a zl1 because I couldnt comfortably afford it. I think I got a car I love that's affordable to me, I hope (and think) most ls drivers feel the same __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

10-27-2011, 02:45 PM	#9
rustyventure Drives: 2012 LS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 13	Almost the same reasoning as the OP. For what I could afford, it's either a loaded Focus or Hyundai, or an LS. Having rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and 323HP appealed to me more than leather seats or a fancy stereo. No regrets __________________ 2012 LS, not an extra on it (Yet )

10-27-2011, 02:46 PM	#10
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Like one guy said, no need to explain. We're all aware that for some it's because that's all they want and for others it's about the money. These are the only answers you're going to get.

10-27-2011, 03:11 PM	#11
gman1970 gmans 10 Drives: 2010 victory red ls Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 288 View My Garage	because the 4k-5k i saved on price between the rs and ls i was able to put into performance mods.....borla catback,cai,headers,custom seat covers etc so a "plain" rs or a modified Ls i rather get the mods for the difference in price. __________________ k&n intake,borla catback trifecta tune, doug thorley headers

10-27-2011, 03:34 PM	#12
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	Why do these threads keep popping up? __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

10-27-2011, 03:37 PM	#13
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	i didnt know what i was looking at when i first started my car shopping. the black wheels originally appealed to me because i wanted black rims anyway, same thing with the black fog covers, helped with the blacked out look i wanted. so i bought it. __________________

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