Opinion: 2010 2LT to 2011 1SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lostinvt · 08-28-2010, 07:55 PM

I have a 2010 2LT (VIN #589!) and I love it...but I took a 2ss for a drive the other day...and that V8 is nice...I missed that...the power is great in the V6, but still....

Finances don't easily allow me to slide right into a 2SS...but I could swing a 1 SS pretty easily. That would leave me with some cash for mods...would miss out on some of the 2SS features, but could add most in...
Concerned about the durability of the cloth interior....(have kids, do a spill is possible!)...
I could add the gauge pod, hurst shifter, hopefully the HUD at some point...

So is it worth it, trading options for power?

I know it's a personal question, and I'm the one who needs to make it and live with it...but I'm curious what everybody here thinks!

slick rick · 08-28-2010, 08:13 PM

1SS FTW

Gigachip · 08-28-2010, 08:30 PM

I'm in same boat pretty much. Considering a upgrade from my 1lt to a 1ss maybe even a 2lt just for those extra toys inside.

That being said, I'd say try if you can go SS

Synerbee · 08-28-2010, 08:34 PM

Thats a very low vin but the power of the SS is amazing. Tough choice

Brownhornitt · 08-29-2010, 12:39 AM

The cloth hasn't been an issue for me. I actually like it.

Since you are thinking about it, I say go for it. Or could you pocket away some money and get a 2012 V8? New interior maybe?

mikeSS · 08-29-2010, 12:42 AM

SS

Gangster · 08-29-2010, 12:50 AM

I love my 1ss, I would rather have the v8 than the leather.I have always preferred cloth interior. the only things I couldnt live without were floor gauges and blue tooth, ive done both and am happy as hell with my choice. my sticker on a 2010 1ss/rs m6 with stripes was $33,432 I dont know if it went up at all for 2011. Good luck.

fielderLS3 · 08-29-2010, 01:01 AM

I guess I'd answer that question with another. Do you want a V8 muscle car, or interior amenities?

Personally, I'd rather have the SS. Of course I'm obsessed with power....

E.T. · 08-29-2010, 01:05 AM

Wow, what's with everyone on here suddenly wanting to trade in their 6's? I'm sure the V8 is awesome, but once the novelty wears off, can you live with the substantially bigger car payment and other costs? If you can manage to swing a good deal, then more power to ya. But in reality, the dealer will probably try to bend you over. It's not uncommon for a new car to depreciate up to 20% or more as soon as you drive it off the lot.

If you've got $$$ to burn, go for it

Entaille · 08-29-2010, 01:11 AM

the cost difference between the 1ss and 2ss are pretty minimal. if you can afford to have cash for mods after buying a 1ss, chances are you can get a 2ss.

you need to decide what's important to you. no one here can clarify if the v8 will be worth it for you, or what options you really want.

vinman · 08-29-2010, 01:30 AM

I vote for the gadgets! Of course I have a Ninja, so I could spank any ss out there anyway. The power will be fun at first, but then you have to live with the lack of options at some point.

shawn18 · 08-29-2010, 01:39 AM

Hell yeah its worth it.................. I like the cloth better myself..Ive had both... There is no substitute for V8 Power

KeepItGreasey · 08-29-2010, 01:41 AM

forget the 2011 1SS... save a few more bucks and go for the 2011 2SS. you've got a v6 with leather and ultimate conveniences inside, you liked the taste of the of the v8, and if you get the 1SS - you'll be wishing you had gotten the 2SS.

JUISSD · 08-29-2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entaille

the cost difference between the 1ss and 2ss are pretty minimal. if you can afford to have cash for mods after buying a 1ss, chances are you can get a 2ss.

you need to decide what's important to you. no one here can clarify if the v8 will be worth it for you, or what options you really want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeepItGreasey

forget the 2011 1SS... save a few more bucks and go for the 2011 2SS. you've got a v6 with leather and ultimate conveniences inside, you liked the taste of the of the v8, and if you get the 1SS - you'll be wishing you had gotten the 2SS.

I agree with these two. The cost difference between the 1SS and 2SS is only $3350. If you'd have money left over after getting the 1SS, I say just step up to the 2SS instead and have it all.

08-28-2010, 07:55 PM	#1
lostinvt Serial #589! Drives: 2010 2RS/SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 85	Opinion: 2010 2LT to 2011 1SS? I have a 2010 2LT (VIN #589!) and I love it...but I took a 2ss for a drive the other day...and that V8 is nice...I missed that...the power is great in the V6, but still.... Finances don't easily allow me to slide right into a 2SS...but I could swing a 1 SS pretty easily. That would leave me with some cash for mods...would miss out on some of the 2SS features, but could add most in... Concerned about the durability of the cloth interior....(have kids, do a spill is possible!)... I could add the gauge pod, hurst shifter, hopefully the HUD at some point... So is it worth it, trading options for power? I know it's a personal question, and I'm the one who needs to make it and live with it...but I'm curious what everybody here thinks!

08-28-2010, 08:13 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	1SS FTW __________________

08-29-2010, 01:01 AM	#8
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	I guess I'd answer that question with another. Do you want a V8 muscle car, or interior amenities? Personally, I'd rather have the SS. Of course I'm obsessed with power.... __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

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Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	The cloth hasn't been an issue for me. I actually like it. Since you are thinking about it, I say go for it. Or could you pocket away some money and get a 2012 V8? New interior maybe? __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

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08-29-2010, 12:50 AM	#7
Gangster Camaro Crazy Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM/Grey M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westchester,New York Posts: 202	I love my 1ss, I would rather have the v8 than the leather.I have always preferred cloth interior. the only things I couldnt live without were floor gauges and blue tooth, ive done both and am happy as hell with my choice. my sticker on a 2010 1ss/rs m6 with stripes was $33,432 I dont know if it went up at all for 2011. Good luck.

08-29-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Wow, what's with everyone on here suddenly wanting to trade in their 6's? I'm sure the V8 is awesome, but once the novelty wears off, can you live with the substantially bigger car payment and other costs? If you can manage to swing a good deal, then more power to ya. But in reality, the dealer will probably try to bend you over. It's not uncommon for a new car to depreciate up to 20% or more as soon as you drive it off the lot. If you've got $$$ to burn, go for it

08-29-2010, 01:11 AM	#10
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	the cost difference between the 1ss and 2ss are pretty minimal. if you can afford to have cash for mods after buying a 1ss, chances are you can get a 2ss. you need to decide what's important to you. no one here can clarify if the v8 will be worth it for you, or what options you really want.

08-29-2010, 01:30 AM	#11
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I vote for the gadgets! Of course I have a Ninja, so I could spank any ss out there anyway. The power will be fun at first, but then you have to live with the lack of options at some point.

08-29-2010, 01:39 AM	#12
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	Hell yeah its worth it.................. I like the cloth better myself..Ive had both... There is no substitute for V8 Power

08-29-2010, 01:41 AM	#13
KeepItGreasey So It'll Go Down Easy Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 852	forget the 2011 1SS... save a few more bucks and go for the 2011 2SS. you've got a v6 with leather and ultimate conveniences inside, you liked the taste of the of the v8, and if you get the 1SS - you'll be wishing you had gotten the 2SS.