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redhotcandy · 10-16-2013, 11:54 AM

I had the V8 bug for awhile. I took a 2SS/RS home for the weekend and did enjoy driving it.

I was torn for about a week afterwards,whether or not I wanted to make the switch. Ultimately, I decided to keep my V6. There wasn't enough of a difference to me personally, to 1) start payments all over again 2) give up a car that I've put a lot of work into and that I love, and 3) and starting paying a crap ton of money for gas since I will be moving a bit farther from work. Yes, the performance of the V8 is awesome, but in my opinion, not as much as I thought it would be.

My insurance would have actually gone down $6 a month, but all in all, I will just continue to enjoy my V6.

Shift_Rejected · 10-16-2013, 11:58 AM

I will admit I wasn't blown away by the performance increase. But I only drove it for a short period.

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Originally Posted by redhotcandy

I had the V8 bug for awhile. I took a 2SS/RS home for the weekend and did enjoy driving it.

I was torn for about a week afterwards,whether or not I wanted to make the switch. Ultimately, I decided to keep my V6. There wasn't enough of a difference to me personally, to 1) start payments all over again 2) give up a car that I've put a lot of work into and that I love, and 3) and starting paying a crap ton of money for gas since I will be moving a bit farther from work. Yes, the performance of the V8 is awesome, but in my opinion, not as much as I thought it would be.

My insurance would have actually gone down $6 a month, but all in all, I will just continue to enjoy my V6.

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scoticus.rex · 10-16-2013, 12:09 PM

It all comes down to your preferences. Personally I love the Camaro in IOM, especially if you blackout everything else. I have an IOM 2LT with the IO Interior as well and I really love that interior. The interior, for me, was actually a little higher on my list than than the exterior color because it was more rare and unique compared to other Camaros out there. Plus that orange ambient light coming from the door panels when you are driving at night just kicks ass. Either way, do what you like versus what anyone else likes. That being said, I agree with most everyone else that the wheels on the new car are a little too blingy for my taste.

Of course, you could always just keep your current ride and add a nice supercharger or turbo system to it... get the added speed without the major reduction of MPG... just sayin'

SSeniorMoment · 10-16-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

I'M NOT. If he's only getting 18/19 mpg in a v6 I suspect he drives it quite hard, so don't expect to get the same in the v8.

Can you get 18 in your SS without driving like an old woman?

Easily, I calculate fuel mileage the old fashioned way, fill up at the same pump, odometer reading divided by gallons used and round off to the nearest tenth.

All mileage thus far has been calculated with a/c on. About ~60 c5 members got together for the Mt Lemmon run in Tucson awhile back. For me it's about a two hour drive to Tucson, combination of interstate, several long hills, town/city and county roads. Speeds vary with a long stretch of interstate @80mph. The park in Tucson where many of us gathered before the climb was 108°F by ~10AM. The 25 mile climb to the top starts at less than 3000ft and ascends to over 8000ft, with numerous turns and switch backs. Up and down the mountain was done by paddle shifting, the CAI and Pfadt Tri-Ys sound great when getting into and out of the turns. With a dynoed 371rwhp (@4600ft) my round trip fuel mileage was 19.8mpg.

FWIW, some of the old gals in these (rural) areas will surprise a number of you young guys with their driving abilities.

AdamEL · 10-16-2013, 10:07 PM

I just did it. I'm paying an extra $100 a month, but have made very small changes in my monthly purchases to make up for it, and I don't even notice the difference in my bank account. But I will definitely say wait until you find one with the right color and all options that you want. Don't settle. I waited for the exact SS that I was looking for and then did the deal.

You will not regret upgrading. You'll never find a guy on here saying, "Man, I wish that I had just kept my V6 instead of this SS."

And for me, the gas mileage hasn't changed much at all. The premium costs a few extra dollars, but who cares. If you can definitely afford it, go look for a SW SS.

Scooter11 · 10-16-2013, 10:16 PM

You have the best color combo around! Perhaps I'm partial to the SW as well, but I don't have IOM stripes like you do. I'd kill for those. IMHO, you'd be crazy to pay more for that comparatively hideous looking SS.

Vengeance Graphix · 10-16-2013, 11:10 PM

If the price is right go for it. I upgraded and loved it

lawman007 · 10-17-2013, 02:02 AM

I like the SW, reminds me of a stormtrooper...ooopps; that was mine that reminds me of a stormtrooper. Will you be happy with it? Can you pictuire yourself in it, bustin' a nut? Well then you can always order a new one...lol
Troy Lawson

Trunz150 · 10-17-2013, 05:04 AM

It's an extra 5-6$ per tank no one will notice such a small difference 24$ per month extra on gas, or 288$ per year. If that will hurt your pocket don't buy the camaro.

Trunz150 · 10-17-2013, 05:05 AM

It's an extra 5-6$ per tank no one will notice such a small difference 24$ per month extra on gas, or 288$ per year. If that will hurt your pocket don't buy the camaro.

newagemuscle · 10-17-2013, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 312HP-2011RS

I got the bug and been thinking about doing this upgrade. I was a big fan of my submit white with inferno orange interior but this new car is a inferno orange with black matte... What do you think? I know the power is better.

FYI payments go up $100 a month but shorten loan a year which is ok with me...

Current Car is in my signature...

Potential new car:

Lose the wheels and make the upgrade.

Shift_Rejected · 10-26-2013, 12:51 AM

Fellas, it's done. Glad to be part of the SS family now but will still miss my LLT brothers. Permagrin all day!!

AdamEL · 10-26-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 312HP-2011RS

Fellas, it's done. Glad to be part of the SS family now but will still miss my LLT brothers. Permagrin all day!!

Nice!!! Congrats! Time to update that profile pic and info!

10-16-2013, 11:10 PM	#49
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	If the price is right go for it. I upgraded and loved it __________________ Vengeance Graphix

10-17-2013, 02:02 AM	#50
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	I like the SW, reminds me of a stormtrooper...ooopps; that was mine that reminds me of a stormtrooper. Will you be happy with it? Can you pictuire yourself in it, bustin' a nut? Well then you can always order a new one...lol Troy Lawson __________________

10-16-2013, 11:54 AM	#43
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	I had the V8 bug for awhile. I took a 2SS/RS home for the weekend and did enjoy driving it. I was torn for about a week afterwards,whether or not I wanted to make the switch. Ultimately, I decided to keep my V6. There wasn't enough of a difference to me personally, to 1) start payments all over again 2) give up a car that I've put a lot of work into and that I love, and 3) and starting paying a crap ton of money for gas since I will be moving a bit farther from work. Yes, the performance of the V8 is awesome, but in my opinion, not as much as I thought it would be. My insurance would have actually gone down $6 a month, but all in all, I will just continue to enjoy my V6.

10-16-2013, 12:09 PM	#45
scoticus.rex LTC, USA Drives: Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 419 View My Garage	It all comes down to your preferences. Personally I love the Camaro in IOM, especially if you blackout everything else. I have an IOM 2LT with the IO Interior as well and I really love that interior. The interior, for me, was actually a little higher on my list than than the exterior color because it was more rare and unique compared to other Camaros out there. Plus that orange ambient light coming from the door panels when you are driving at night just kicks ass. Either way, do what you like versus what anyone else likes. That being said, I agree with most everyone else that the wheels on the new car are a little too blingy for my taste. Of course, you could always just keep your current ride and add a nice supercharger or turbo system to it... get the added speed without the major reduction of MPG... just sayin'

10-16-2013, 10:07 PM	#47
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	I just did it. I'm paying an extra $100 a month, but have made very small changes in my monthly purchases to make up for it, and I don't even notice the difference in my bank account. But I will definitely say wait until you find one with the right color and all options that you want. Don't settle. I waited for the exact SS that I was looking for and then did the deal. You will not regret upgrading. You'll never find a guy on here saying, "Man, I wish that I had just kept my V6 instead of this SS." And for me, the gas mileage hasn't changed much at all. The premium costs a few extra dollars, but who cares. If you can definitely afford it, go look for a SW SS.

10-16-2013, 10:16 PM	#48
Scooter11 Drives: 2013 SW 2LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 870	You have the best color combo around! Perhaps I'm partial to the SW as well, but I don't have IOM stripes like you do. I'd kill for those. IMHO, you'd be crazy to pay more for that comparatively hideous looking SS.

10-17-2013, 05:04 AM	#51
Trunz150 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Drop Top Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 180 View My Garage	It's an extra 5-6$ per tank no one will notice such a small difference 24$ per month extra on gas, or 288$ per year. If that will hurt your pocket don't buy the camaro.

10-17-2013, 05:05 AM	#52
Trunz150 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Drop Top Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 180 View My Garage	It's an extra 5-6$ per tank no one will notice such a small difference 24$ per month extra on gas, or 288$ per year. If that will hurt your pocket don't buy the camaro.

10-26-2013, 12:51 AM	#54
Shift_Rejected 2010 2SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS RS (L99) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wilmington, DelaWHERE Posts: 749	Fellas, it's done. Glad to be part of the SS family now but will still miss my LLT brothers. Permagrin all day!!