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Ernest T · 10-01-2014, 08:33 AM

Long story short, I thought I was going to have a new Camaro, but the key recall botched that up so we bought another vehicle instead. Now I'm sorta looking at different options.

I found two low mileage Corvettes within 200 miles of me on auto trader and got me to thinking of other options. Which of these three would you choose?

2009 Vette with 17K miles for $31K
2012 Vette with 13K miles for $40K
New 2015 Camaro SS

Squillo · 10-01-2014, 09:11 AM

Did you really not buy a Camaro because of the key?

Scrappy Doo · 10-01-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Did you really not buy a Camaro because of the key?

vicnkathy · 10-01-2014, 09:18 AM

There is NOTHING like new. I'd get the camaro. But this is my 14th camaro. I'm 50. It's been a long crazy ride so far and I enjoyed every mile and every memory. Or to really save some cash look for a leftover. I just bought last Saturday a 2013 1SS/RS M6 with Boston sound system, polished 20" wheels,and dual mode exhaust with 1,100 Chevy owner driven miles on it for $24,400!!! And it's GM Certified! I bought the silver door and dash inserts used on here for $150 and the guage package for $379 brand new. I don't like leather so the seats are perfect for me. Now I have a virtually new car for about $13,000 less then a new car lol. Payments are $399 a month without a cent down. You can't beat this deal with a stick. Look around......it's close to winter. The dealers are scared of another winter like last year and don't want camaro's or vetted around. There are good deals to be had. Good luck!!!

Kleeeb · 10-01-2014, 09:18 AM

Don't get a 2009 vette, and don't get a 2012 vette. If you're gonna get a vette, go to carmax and look at a used 2014. (They have those now... crazy.) Or just go with the 2015 SS.

vicnkathy · 10-01-2014, 09:19 AM

I fixed my key in ten minutes. Mail me yours and return postage and I will do it for you for free.

Paladinjc · 10-01-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Did you really not buy a Camaro because of the key?

Destructo09 · 10-01-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kleeeb

Don't get a 2009 vette, and don't get a 2012 vette. If you're gonna get a vette, go to carmax and look at a used 2014. (They have those now... crazy.) Or just go with the 2015 SS.

What's wrong with a C6? It'll blow the pants off the 2015 Camaro if that's what you're after.

If you just want something new to cruise around in the Camaro might be a good choice.

I don't think there's much difference between the '09 and '12 they both have LS3s and given the price advantage i'd probably with with the '09.

I'm more of a performance oriented guy though and I like the Stingray, but the C6 is just as fast around the track and MUCH cheaper.

DJ A · 10-01-2014, 11:20 AM

I'd go with the '09 Vette. Only advantage that the 2015 Camaro would have over it is it being brand new which if the '09 was taken care of very well, there won't be much of a difference. If your looking for performance then Vette is the way to go. The '09 and '12 both have an LS3 so performance wise they're the same. I would go for the '09 over the '12 and use the extra cash for some mods.

mariojmoe · 10-01-2014, 11:23 AM

No brainer man. Get a 09 C6 and be very happy! No comparisons to an ss which is going to tank when the 6th gen hits anyway. I have an 09 C6 Z06 as well and its a different animal to an ss. Btw zero differences (mechanically) to a 08-13 C6. You will not be disappointed.

Chevy_cowboy · 10-01-2014, 11:36 AM

New or used, I'd take the 5th gen Camaro over a Corvette.

MikeSVX · 10-01-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo09

What's wrong with a C6? It'll blow the pants off the 2015 Camaro if that's what you're after.

If you just want something new to cruise around in the Camaro might be a good choice.

I don't think there's much difference between the '09 and '12 they both have LS3s and given the price advantage i'd probably with with the '09.

I'm more of a performance oriented guy though and I like the Stingray, but the C6 is just as fast around the track and MUCH cheaper.

Wait, What?? The C6 isn't as fast around the track as the C7. The C7 has been posting times better than the C6/Z06, from what I've read.

c5Legend · 10-01-2014, 01:47 PM

I'd get the Vette

Ernest T · 10-01-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Did you really not buy a Camaro because of the key?

Yes...well not me exactly, but someone else in the house who I have to keep happy

10-01-2014, 08:33 AM	#1
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	New Camaro VS Used Corvette? Long story short, I thought I was going to have a new Camaro, but the key recall botched that up so we bought another vehicle instead. Now I'm sorta looking at different options. I found two low mileage Corvettes within 200 miles of me on auto trader and got me to thinking of other options. Which of these three would you choose? 2009 Vette with 17K miles for $31K 2012 Vette with 13K miles for $40K New 2015 Camaro SS

10-01-2014, 09:18 AM	#5
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Don't get a 2009 vette, and don't get a 2012 vette. If you're gonna get a vette, go to carmax and look at a used 2014. (They have those now... crazy.) Or just go with the 2015 SS. __________________

10-01-2014, 11:20 AM	#9
DJ A Drives: Cammed 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 390	I'd go with the '09 Vette. Only advantage that the 2015 Camaro would have over it is it being brand new which if the '09 was taken care of very well, there won't be much of a difference. If your looking for performance then Vette is the way to go. The '09 and '12 both have an LS3 so performance wise they're the same. I would go for the '09 over the '12 and use the extra cash for some mods. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 450rwhp and 425tq - TSP 231/236 Cam, Dynatech 1 7/8" LT Headers, Dynatech Cat Delete, CAI Intake, BMR 1.4" Drop Springs, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Magnaflow Street Series Axle-Back w/X-pipe - Tuned by Ivan @ SouthwestSpeed

10-01-2014, 11:36 AM	#11
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	New or used, I'd take the 5th gen Camaro over a Corvette. __________________

10-01-2014, 01:47 PM	#13
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	I'd get the Vette __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

10-01-2014, 09:11 AM	#2
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	Did you really not buy a Camaro because of the key?

10-01-2014, 09:18 AM	#4
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	There is NOTHING like new. I'd get the camaro. But this is my 14th camaro. I'm 50. It's been a long crazy ride so far and I enjoyed every mile and every memory. Or to really save some cash look for a leftover. I just bought last Saturday a 2013 1SS/RS M6 with Boston sound system, polished 20" wheels,and dual mode exhaust with 1,100 Chevy owner driven miles on it for $24,400!!! And it's GM Certified! I bought the silver door and dash inserts used on here for $150 and the guage package for $379 brand new. I don't like leather so the seats are perfect for me. Now I have a virtually new car for about $13,000 less then a new car lol. Payments are $399 a month without a cent down. You can't beat this deal with a stick. Look around......it's close to winter. The dealers are scared of another winter like last year and don't want camaro's or vetted around. There are good deals to be had. Good luck!!!

10-01-2014, 09:19 AM	#6
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	I fixed my key in ten minutes. Mail me yours and return postage and I will do it for you for free.

10-01-2014, 11:23 AM	#10
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	No brainer man. Get a 09 C6 and be very happy! No comparisons to an ss which is going to tank when the 6th gen hits anyway. I have an 09 C6 Z06 as well and its a different animal to an ss. Btw zero differences (mechanically) to a 08-13 C6. You will not be disappointed.