Should I do this trade? Vette for Camaro... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yellow1 · 08-14-2009, 08:56 AM

I have a 1ss yellow 6 speed. I bought it for $31,500. It has 4k miles.

A guy has offered me his 2005 yellow corvette with 19k miles and $5000 for my car.

I can't decide..
I have always wanted a yellow vette, but I think the camaro gets alot more attention, plus you see vettes everywhere...

Your thoughts?

IROCanSS · 08-14-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

I have a 1ss yellow 6 speed. I bought it for $31,500. It has 4k miles.

A guy has offered me his 2005 yellow corvette with 19k miles and $5000 for my car.

I can't decide..
I have always wanted a yellow vette, but I think the camaro gets alot more attention, plus you see vettes everywhere...

Your thoughts?

NO!

I had a yellow C5 and I just sold my black C6 (2007) for my 2SS. I have had the 2SS for a few days now. EVERYONE has told me they like it better than the Corvette. It rides better, is better QC, feels better. All around the Camaro is a nicer car. Now if you want all out performance, sure the Vette is king. The SS is no slouch either. I have yet to let it rip but I can feel the power is for sure there. Plus, there were a lot of problems with the 2005 C6. First year bugs but the Camaro may have some bugs too so thats kind of a null point.

franknbeans · 08-14-2009, 09:16 AM

well, You didn't say what model line the vette is. ..

I would say no... why... well
2010 Car with 4k -> 2005 (4yrs old) with 19k + $5000!

Seems like a dumb move on my end.

IROCanSS · 08-14-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

well, You didn't say what model line the vette is. ..

I would say no... why... well
2010 Car with 4k -> 2005 (4yrs old) with 19k + $5000!

Seems like a dumb move on my end.

What do you mean what model? Its likely just a LS2. A C6Z would be much more valuable. I guess there are options. Most of which are usless and drive the price of a Corvette up for no reason. I had a 2007 1LT, bone stock. GMS I paid a hair over $35,000 for it brand new. Hell of a car for that but to add the other pkgs... ehh. Now I got the top o` the line Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 and at GMS paid a hair over $33,000. Also a hell of a car. As I stated, I would not give the Camaro for a Vette any day. Seems I have chosen... wisely!

Scrappy Doo · 08-14-2009, 09:35 AM

Keep the Camaro. Unless he goes to 10,000. Then s/c the vette!

Mr_Draco · 08-14-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

I have a 1ss yellow 6 speed. I bought it for $31,500. It has 4k miles.

A guy has offered me his 2005 yellow corvette with 19k miles and $5000 for my car.

I can't decide..
I have always wanted a yellow vette, but I think the camaro gets alot more attention, plus you see vettes everywhere...

Your thoughts?

I wouldn't do it. The Camaro is 10x better then the '05 Vette plus the Vette values at around $25,000 so you would also be losing money on the deal.

Now if he was offering a '08 Vette or willing to increase the cash to $10,000, then I would think about just because then you could make a couple thousand on the deal.

CamaroScotty · 08-14-2009, 09:43 AM

Vettes are a hard sell now. Great deal for him though!

BAD BRAD · 08-14-2009, 09:47 AM

DO WHAT U WANT BUT THOSE GUYS ARE RIGHT VETTE PRICE DOWN NOW REALLY NEED TO DRIVE ONE TO UNDERSTAND DIFFERENCE CAMARO GREAT CAR

yellow1 · 08-14-2009, 09:52 AM

ok. I am not trading..

IROCanSS · 08-14-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

ok. I am not trading..

GOOD

camarossrs2150 · 08-14-2009, 10:03 AM

im looking to trade for a vette 2007 conv .and i will give up my abm 2ss

IROCanSS · 08-14-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I wouldn't do it. The Camaro is 10x better then the '05 Vette plus the Vette values at around $25,000 so you would also be losing money on the deal.

Now if he was offering a '08 Vette or willing to increase the cash to $10,000, then I would think about just because then you could make a couple thousand on the deal.

I actually think $25K for an 05 with 19K is a stretch. I guess it depends on options. Scotty is right, the Vette market is bleak right now. I got lucky and sold mine fast but I only got $2000 over trade value. In the end it was only $200 better for me to sell over trade. I had to pay $1800 more in taxes without the trade offset.

In the end... I love my Camaro and to the OP, Vettes are nice but really they aren't all that. I personally had a 2000 Mil. Yellow and a 2007 black. Parents had a 92 and 95 growing up...

IROCanSS · 08-14-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

im looking to trade for a vette 2007 conv .and i will give up my abm 2ss

you are out of your freakin mind...

GOLDDOG · 08-14-2009, 10:18 AM

2005's did have several issues, so I would stay clear of them.

I can say however owning a 2004 Vette coupe and now a 2008 Vette Vert., the 2008 hands down beats the 2004 and my 2010 Camaro. As others have said, you cant compare a Vette to a Camaro.

I know you guys dont want to hear this, but after three months in the Camaro, it has become just another car to me. Don't get me wrong, I think its great, but if I had to sell it tomorrow, I wouldn't shed a tear.

08-14-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
yellow1 Drives: 1SS 6 SPD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MN Posts: 127	Should I do this trade? Vette for Camaro... I have a 1ss yellow 6 speed. I bought it for $31,500. It has 4k miles. A guy has offered me his 2005 yellow corvette with 19k miles and $5000 for my car. I can't decide.. I have always wanted a yellow vette, but I think the camaro gets alot more attention, plus you see vettes everywhere... Your thoughts?

08-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	well, You didn't say what model line the vette is. .. I would say no... why... well 2010 Car with 4k -> 2005 (4yrs old) with 19k + $5000! Seems like a dumb move on my end. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

08-14-2009, 10:03 AM	#11
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	im looking to trade for a vette 2007 conv .and i will give up my abm 2ss __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-14-2009, 10:18 AM	#14
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	2005's did have several issues, so I would stay clear of them. I can say however owning a 2004 Vette coupe and now a 2008 Vette Vert., the 2008 hands down beats the 2004 and my 2010 Camaro. As others have said, you cant compare a Vette to a Camaro. I know you guys dont want to hear this, but after three months in the Camaro, it has become just another car to me. Don't get me wrong, I think its great, but if I had to sell it tomorrow, I wouldn't shed a tear. __________________

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