Thinking about the switch...

alab32 · 02-02-2014, 02:47 PM

Thinking about the switch from my 2010 Camaro SS to the Stingray. Quite the price difference, but quite the difference in the car, too. Anyone else make that same switch? I have been in and around the new Stingray a few times and it is AMAZING. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs!

emsguy · 02-02-2014, 03:15 PM

I owned a 2005 C6 and a 2008 C6 Z51. When it came time to replace the 2008, I bought a 2012 2SS Convertible in 1969 pace car colors. Very happy with it but, yes, it is not a Corvette.

So I ordered a 3LT M7 Z51 Coupe. I will be happy with the Camaro until I get the new corvette, but I do not regret my decision. You are right. The Camaro is a great car, but it's not a corvette.

bowtie440 · 02-02-2014, 09:38 PM

Do it, do it, do it. I sold my 2010 Camaro (for really good money) in October and took delivery of a C7 just before Christmas. I missed the Camaro until the morning I picked up the C7. All I had to do was hit that start button the first time and I was hooked. No regrets whatsoever.

jrock · 02-03-2014, 12:17 AM

i had a few payments left on my 2010 Camaro SS when I traded it for the Stingray. I loved the Camaro, but you can tell the quality gap the first time you drive the Stingray. Not to mention, everywhere you look, there is a Camaro these days.

GB EB · 02-03-2014, 06:41 AM

2011 SS to the Stingray here.

No regrets and it is amazing the difference you will notice right away. (as mentioned above.)

Worth every penny.

as you see by the pics below I had A LOT of mods done to the Camaro.

I don't intend to do near as much to the Corvette so it is going to end up being LESS expensive for me.

alab32 · 02-03-2014, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the replies, folks.

bowtie- Thats the way I think I will be. However, I just HOPE I get some good money for the Camaro. I wouldn't mind putting a feeler out there to get an idea, but I think NADA and KBB give me enough of an idea. Time will tell...

jrock- I can tell the quality gap just sitting in the thing let alone driving it. And you are not kidding... the Camaro is seen EVERYWHERE now. Not such an exclusive thing like it was when I first picked it up.

GB EB- Sweet looking Camaro you had there. But, I know you are very happy with the Stingray! That thing looks gorgeous with the F-18 in the back. What do you do for the Navy?

I am thinking come Summer it will be time to get the new ride. It will be sad to see the SS go because it is my baby... but as mentioned, I think I will say "what SS" when I take the Stingray around the block. I need to find somewhere to get a good deal (if that is possible right now) as well.

GunnyG · 02-03-2014, 02:28 PM

I had a 2010 2SS and switched to the Stingray. Nite and day difference. Yeah, in price too...good luck. It's well worth it.

GB EB · 02-03-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alab32

Thanks for the replies, folks.

GB EB- Sweet looking Camaro you had there. But, I know you are very happy with the Stingray! That thing looks gorgeous with the F-18 in the back. What do you do for the Navy?

I'm a career counselor at Naval Air Technical Training Center.

The pic is in front of a static display they have near my office.

alab32 · 02-03-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GB EB

I'm a career counselor at Naval Air Technical Training Center.

The pic is in front of a static display they have near my office.

Very nice. I saw the 2220 (sticker) on the windshield but couldn't see the color to see if you were mil or civi. I hope you are enjoying working with the Navy! They appreciate it I am sure.

black2013zl1 · 02-09-2014, 09:51 PM

Good comments...I had s 2010 Vette Grand Sport...luved it....traded for a 2013 ZL1...luv it too...hard for me to decide...I might wait for the ZO6 to come out...looks pretty awesome ....Chevy is making sum great cars now...

Hulkamaniac · 02-10-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by alab32

Thinking about the switch from my 2010 Camaro SS to the Stingray. Quite the price difference, but quite the difference in the car, too. Anyone else make that same switch? I have been in and around the new Stingray a few times and it is AMAZING. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs!

I had a '10 LT/RS, '11 2SS/RS, '12 2LS, and a '13 ZL1.

I am Camaro-less for the first time in 4 years and I don't miss them.

I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Z51 Stingray.

UnLeAsHeD_BeAsTT · 02-10-2014, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alab32

Thinking about the switch from my 2010 Camaro SS to the Stingray. Quite the price difference, but quite the difference in the car, too. Anyone else make that same switch? I have been in and around the new Stingray a few times and it is AMAZING. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs!

alab32,

I had a 2010 Camaro SS and I took it into the dealership Saturday for my trade in. My father purchased a Stingray and received his in October. Once I drove it, I knew there was no going back. Now I wait anxiously to get mine. Hopefully sometime this week! But I can tell you there is no comparison of the two cars. GM hit the nail on the head with this car!

alab32 · 02-11-2014, 07:37 AM

As I figured, everyone thinks it is a great idea. Ha ha. I think that is because it is a great idea!

What were people getting for their trade in of their Camaro? I am worried about getting bent over on the trade so I may try a private sale first.

Hulkamaniac · 02-11-2014, 08:46 AM

I got $53k out of my '13 ZL1 when I traded it in and ordered my Stingray.

I got $29.5k out of my '11 2SS/RS when I traded for my ZL1.

I got $19.5k for my '12 2LS when I traded it in for my Sonic and walked away with $4800 cash in my pocket.

I got an "even up" trade for my '10 LT/RS when I got my Cruze LT/RS.

It depends on your dealership. If you do a lot of business, you'll get better deals.

02-02-2014, 02:47 PM	#1
alab32 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tucson area Posts: 504	Thinking about the switch... Thinking about the switch from my 2010 Camaro SS to the Stingray. Quite the price difference, but quite the difference in the car, too. Anyone else make that same switch? I have been in and around the new Stingray a few times and it is AMAZING. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs! __________________ Ill take my GUNS, FREEDOMS and MONEY... you can keep the "change"

02-02-2014, 09:38 PM	#3
bowtie440 Drives: 2014 Stingray 1LT Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 34	Thinking about the switch Do it, do it, do it. I sold my 2010 Camaro (for really good money) in October and took delivery of a C7 just before Christmas. I missed the Camaro until the morning I picked up the C7. All I had to do was hit that start button the first time and I was hooked. No regrets whatsoever.

02-03-2014, 06:41 AM	#5
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	2011 SS to the Stingray here. No regrets and it is amazing the difference you will notice right away. (as mentioned above.) Worth every penny. as you see by the pics below I had A LOT of mods done to the Camaro. I don't intend to do near as much to the Corvette so it is going to end up being LESS expensive for me. Attached Images __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353 Last edited by GB EB; 02-03-2014 at 06:55 AM.

02-03-2014, 02:25 PM	#6
alab32 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tucson area Posts: 504	Thanks for the replies, folks. bowtie- Thats the way I think I will be. However, I just HOPE I get some good money for the Camaro. I wouldn't mind putting a feeler out there to get an idea, but I think NADA and KBB give me enough of an idea. Time will tell... jrock- I can tell the quality gap just sitting in the thing let alone driving it. And you are not kidding... the Camaro is seen EVERYWHERE now. Not such an exclusive thing like it was when I first picked it up. GB EB- Sweet looking Camaro you had there. But, I know you are very happy with the Stingray! That thing looks gorgeous with the F-18 in the back. What do you do for the Navy? I am thinking come Summer it will be time to get the new ride. It will be sad to see the SS go because it is my baby... but as mentioned, I think I will say "what SS" when I take the Stingray around the block. I need to find somewhere to get a good deal (if that is possible right now) as well. __________________ Ill take my GUNS, FREEDOMS and MONEY... you can keep the "change"

02-03-2014, 02:28 PM	#7
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	I had a 2010 2SS and switched to the Stingray. Nite and day difference. Yeah, in price too...good luck. It's well worth it. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

02-02-2014, 03:15 PM	#2
emsguy Drives: 2012 2ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 303	I owned a 2005 C6 and a 2008 C6 Z51. When it came time to replace the 2008, I bought a 2012 2SS Convertible in 1969 pace car colors. Very happy with it but, yes, it is not a Corvette. So I ordered a 3LT M7 Z51 Coupe. I will be happy with the Camaro until I get the new corvette, but I do not regret my decision. You are right. The Camaro is a great car, but it's not a corvette.

02-03-2014, 12:17 AM	#4
jrock Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 70	i had a few payments left on my 2010 Camaro SS when I traded it for the Stingray. I loved the Camaro, but you can tell the quality gap the first time you drive the Stingray. Not to mention, everywhere you look, there is a Camaro these days.

02-09-2014, 09:51 PM	#10
black2013zl1 black2013ZL1 Drives: black 2013 zl1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rock Island Posts: 15 View My Garage	Good comments...I had s 2010 Vette Grand Sport...luved it....traded for a 2013 ZL1...luv it too...hard for me to decide...I might wait for the ZO6 to come out...looks pretty awesome ....Chevy is making sum great cars now... __________________ Women and cars will both give you problems but you can pay someone to fix your car. Life is too short to drive a car that sucks. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. "Are you one of those boys who prefers cars to women? I'm one".

02-11-2014, 07:37 AM	#13
alab32 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tucson area Posts: 504	As I figured, everyone thinks it is a great idea. Ha ha. I think that is because it is a great idea! What were people getting for their trade in of their Camaro? I am worried about getting bent over on the trade so I may try a private sale first. __________________ Ill take my GUNS, FREEDOMS and MONEY... you can keep the "change"

02-11-2014, 08:46 AM	#14
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 785 View My Garage	I got $53k out of my '13 ZL1 when I traded it in and ordered my Stingray. I got $29.5k out of my '11 2SS/RS when I traded for my ZL1. I got $19.5k for my '12 2LS when I traded it in for my Sonic and walked away with $4800 cash in my pocket. I got an "even up" trade for my '10 LT/RS when I got my Cruze LT/RS. It depends on your dealership. If you do a lot of business, you'll get better deals. __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.