From Camaro SS back to BMW - it was fun, but gotta go. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

thkfast · 05-29-2015, 01:13 AM

After a year of Camaro SS ownership, I decided I missed driving a BMW - I hear ya - booooooooo.

I traded even up - car for car on a 2012 BMW 335is coupe. They only made this ///M splattered model from 2011-2013.

It's got the N54 twin turbo I-6 3.0L 320hp engine, loaded with torque, a DCT transmission and heavily optioned.
It's well built, tight and quick.

I'll miss all the THUMBS UP I used to get driving the Camaro.

I wish everyone well.

So long,
Mike

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thkfast · 05-29-2015, 01:25 AM

Sorry, double post. Rats!

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 05-29-2015, 01:32 AM

How much does a car like that go for? 30k used?

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 05-29-2015, 01:33 AM

Congrats btw.. Not a bad trade in my opinion

thkfast · 05-29-2015, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45thCAMARO 2SS/RS

How much does a car like that go for? 30k used?

Exactly, on paper it was $31,200 BMW vs. $31,200 Camaro. I had no luck selling my Camaro SS locally on Craigslist for $32,500. I ended up saving a ton by not having to pay ANY sales tax. I'm cool with the trade -but I did take a huge hit.

camguynj · 05-29-2015, 05:21 AM

Was the SS your first manual ?

Denis · 05-29-2015, 05:50 AM

congrats on the car, ive liked that model since they came out. looks clean!

GossipSquirrelJelena · 05-29-2015, 07:29 AM

Enjoy the new car. There's a ton of performance potential in that set up.

arkentect · 05-29-2015, 07:32 AM

congrats on the new buy... just promise not to be a stereotypical BMW douche

Detroit Muscle · 05-29-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

congrats on the new buy... just promise not to be a stereotypical BMW douche

^^^what he said

ZYBORG · 05-29-2015, 08:27 AM

Great trade IMHO. Those 335s can be very quick and are leaps ahead in the luxury dept.

Just watch out for repairs, that BMW tax will get you.

matt55 · 05-29-2015, 09:24 AM

Jb4

Team STILLEN · 05-29-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by matt55

Jb4

This right here!

JT

kenkartasasmita · 05-30-2015, 04:25 AM

not hating your trade up. hows the car handling compare to the ss?

05-29-2015, 01:13 AM	#1
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	From Camaro SS back to BMW - it was fun, but gotta go. After a year of Camaro SS ownership, I decided I missed driving a BMW - I hear ya - booooooooo. I traded even up - car for car on a 2012 BMW 335is coupe. They only made this ///M splattered model from 2011-2013. It's got the N54 twin turbo I-6 3.0L 320hp engine, loaded with torque, a DCT transmission and heavily optioned. It's well built, tight and quick. I'll miss all the THUMBS UP I used to get driving the Camaro. I wish everyone well. So long, Mike __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint Last edited by thkfast; 05-29-2015 at 01:35 AM.

05-29-2015, 01:25 AM	#2
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Sorry, double post. Rats! Attached Images __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

05-29-2015, 01:32 AM	#3
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	How much does a car like that go for? 30k used? __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

05-29-2015, 01:33 AM	#4
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	Congrats btw.. Not a bad trade in my opinion __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

05-29-2015, 05:50 AM	#7
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	congrats on the car, ive liked that model since they came out. looks clean! __________________

05-29-2015, 05:21 AM	#6
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Was the SS your first manual ?

05-29-2015, 07:29 AM	#8
GossipSquirrelJelena Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Mustang GT. Supercharged. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 971	Enjoy the new car. There's a ton of performance potential in that set up.

05-29-2015, 07:32 AM	#9
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	congrats on the new buy... just promise not to be a stereotypical BMW douche

05-29-2015, 08:27 AM	#11
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Great trade IMHO. Those 335s can be very quick and are leaps ahead in the luxury dept. Just watch out for repairs, that BMW tax will get you. __________________

05-29-2015, 09:24 AM	#12
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	Jb4 __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.