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45thCamaro · 10-07-2014, 05:01 AM

If your car is just a car, then trade it in. But if your used to stepping on the gas and the car taking off, you have to stay with the SS. I know many people have said vinyl wrap or paint it, why not set up for car with a set of green stripes? There is a bunch of different stripe patterns/ packages that you could experiment with. I think the green would really pop off your car.

I've wanted to pick up another hood and trunk (I have another spoiler already) to get stripes painted on. Part of me wants to get the 45th stripes painted on but what I really want is to get a set of blue metallic stripes. I think it would really stand out on the car.

Zorns · 10-07-2014, 05:31 AM

Synergy Green stripes....call it a day.

NYCamOwner · 10-07-2014, 05:34 AM

Do what you want to do, whatever makes you happy. You got yourself into this situation, you have to figure your way out. Just like others who have come on here and posted the same thing "I bought this, now I want that!! How do I get out of this?"

It sounds like you REALLY wanted the Synergy Green, and until you get it, you probably will not be happy. Pull the trigger and move on.

45thCamaro · 10-07-2014, 05:35 AM

If your car is just a car, then trade it in. But if your used to stepping on the gas and the car taking off, you have to stay with the SS. I know many people have said vinyl wrap or paint it, why not set up for car with a set of green stripes? There is a bunch of different stripe patterns/ packages that you could experiment with. I think the green would really pop off your car.

I've wanted to pick up another hood and trunk (I have another spoiler already) to get stripes painted on. Part of me wants to get the 45th stripes painted on but what I really want is to get a set of blue metallic stripes. I think it would really stand out on the car

DRKS1D3 · 10-07-2014, 06:51 AM

Trading performance for paint?

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-07-2014, 07:14 AM

If you can afford it then why not.

chuckstacamaro · 10-07-2014, 07:17 AM

Just get it painted.........

lbls1 · 10-07-2014, 07:46 AM

I couldn't see the benefit of going from an 8 to a 6 unless it were for better gas mileage and commuting purposes. The camaro v8 is such a great engine, in that there's no way I'd even want to downgrade.

Quicksilver 1LE · 10-07-2014, 08:16 AM

if it is possible go rent a v6 Camaro like you want to buy, drive it for a week, and see if that's what you really want.

RA1987 · 10-07-2014, 08:21 AM

Too much sympathy lol just do it!! Somebody has to do it!

KMPrenger · 10-07-2014, 08:32 AM

Well...I can't argue with the OP for wanting a color really badly.

You all might think I'm crazy or whatever, but I'm serious as all heck when I say I'd never trade my ABM V6 Camaro for any other color SS even if it was a straight up trade and the SS had low mileage like mine and was in good shape. The color is just too awesome, too rare, and I still get compliments to this day like its a brand new car. Now, trading for an SS in ABM would be a different story!

(or a hotwheels version)

The one issue I have with this is that the V6 Synergy costs just as much as his V8 does. It seems to me, that the V8 should still be worth a bit more, but then again I don't know what the mileage is on both cars, or what kind of shape they are in. If the Synergy only has 10K miles and the OP V8 has 50K then I guess they might be pretty close in price.

If he really doesn't care about power, or sound, then the V6 with the color he really desires makes sense. Is this common for most people? No, but maybe it works for him. Otherwise if power/sound is a concern of his, then I'd say he had better stick with that V8.

Good luck OP.

Lots of people here don't know how to lend advice, and rather they spout their own opinions on you, and your just crazy if you don't agree with them.

PalmerGA · 10-07-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hworth18

I think you should do whatever you feel is right for you. I have a V6 and I am perfectly happy with it.

But did you have a V8 before? Even though OP says he is not concerned with high performance (and not to say the V6s aren't pretty impressive performers), but a step down from a 8 to a 6 would be a regrettable one.

Don't do it, OP. Cyber Grey is a beautiful color and you are used to the V8. You'll be sorry you traded it just to get Green.

10-07-2014, 05:34 AM	#45
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Do what you want to do, whatever makes you happy. You got yourself into this situation, you have to figure your way out. Just like others who have come on here and posted the same thing "I bought this, now I want that!! How do I get out of this?" It sounds like you REALLY wanted the Synergy Green, and until you get it, you probably will not be happy. Pull the trigger and move on. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

10-07-2014, 06:51 AM	#47
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10-07-2014, 07:14 AM	#48
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10-07-2014, 07:46 AM	#50
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	I couldn't see the benefit of going from an 8 to a 6 unless it were for better gas mileage and commuting purposes. The camaro v8 is such a great engine, in that there's no way I'd even want to downgrade. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* Last edited by lbls1; 10-07-2014 at 08:16 AM.

10-07-2014, 08:32 AM	#53
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Well...I can't argue with the OP for wanting a color really badly. You all might think I'm crazy or whatever, but I'm serious as all heck when I say I'd never trade my ABM V6 Camaro for any other color SS even if it was a straight up trade and the SS had low mileage like mine and was in good shape. The color is just too awesome, too rare, and I still get compliments to this day like its a brand new car. Now, trading for an SS in ABM would be a different story! (or a hotwheels version) The one issue I have with this is that the V6 Synergy costs just as much as his V8 does. It seems to me, that the V8 should still be worth a bit more, but then again I don't know what the mileage is on both cars, or what kind of shape they are in. If the Synergy only has 10K miles and the OP V8 has 50K then I guess they might be pretty close in price. If he really doesn't care about power, or sound, then the V6 with the color he really desires makes sense. Is this common for most people? No, but maybe it works for him. Otherwise if power/sound is a concern of his, then I'd say he had better stick with that V8. Good luck OP. Lots of people here don't know how to lend advice, and rather they spout their own opinions on you, and your just crazy if you don't agree with them. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-07-2014, 05:01 AM	#43
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	If your car is just a car, then trade it in. But if your used to stepping on the gas and the car taking off, you have to stay with the SS. I know many people have said vinyl wrap or paint it, why not set up for car with a set of green stripes? There is a bunch of different stripe patterns/ packages that you could experiment with. I think the green would really pop off your car. I've wanted to pick up another hood and trunk (I have another spoiler already) to get stripes painted on. Part of me wants to get the 45th stripes painted on but what I really want is to get a set of blue metallic stripes. I think it would really stand out on the car.

10-07-2014, 05:31 AM	#44
Zorns Drives: ? Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 137	Synergy Green stripes....call it a day.

10-07-2014, 05:35 AM	#46
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	If your car is just a car, then trade it in. But if your used to stepping on the gas and the car taking off, you have to stay with the SS. I know many people have said vinyl wrap or paint it, why not set up for car with a set of green stripes? There is a bunch of different stripe patterns/ packages that you could experiment with. I think the green would really pop off your car. I've wanted to pick up another hood and trunk (I have another spoiler already) to get stripes painted on. Part of me wants to get the 45th stripes painted on but what I really want is to get a set of blue metallic stripes. I think it would really stand out on the car

10-07-2014, 07:17 AM	#49
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	Just get it painted.........

10-07-2014, 08:16 AM	#51
Quicksilver 1LE Drives: 14 1000HP SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Baytown Posts: 291 View My Garage	if it is possible go rent a v6 Camaro like you want to buy, drive it for a week, and see if that's what you really want.

10-07-2014, 08:21 AM	#52
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	Too much sympathy lol just do it!! Somebody has to do it!