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geoff135 · 08-31-2010, 08:07 PM

I parted with my M3 for the Camaro SS. There are times I miss the M3, especially on a twisty road, but there is something very satisfying about the Camaro and I do not regret my decision. Plus an added benefit is lower maintenance cost, no more shelling out $2000 for an Inspection II.

lexlueger · 08-31-2010, 08:10 PM

If you can swing it, keep the M5 and buy the SS. The E60 M5 is a classic, especially now that BMW has downgraded to a v8. You will regret getting rid of it!! I love my M5 and my camaro... Any time I get into the M, I remember why I bought it...
High rev'n V10 and torque V8 very NICE combo

Fraxum · 08-31-2010, 08:34 PM

Not long after my 335i went off lease I picked up an SS. The 335i is a great car, but as mentioned before it lacks some of the character an SS ha in spades. In your case though I am not sure I would say the same since the M5 has much more attitude than a 335i.

You will miss some things about the BMW. But the SS is great gobs of fun and much cheaper to own.

JUSKIDN · 08-31-2010, 09:03 PM

Ive had a BMW 325ci and then went to a Lexus IS250. Chevrolet cant even compete as far as handling and quality. I do admit I get more looks in the Camaro. As far as kids I have two ages 10 and 11 that I have to put in the back of the Maro and its gets tight plus there is only two seat belts back there if they want to bring a friend. Dont get me wrong I love the Maro but compared to those cars like I said "Chevy cant compete" I would still take half a camaro over 2 Mustangs.

weaklt1 · 08-31-2010, 09:10 PM

I have had a few BMW's,including an M3. I was going to get another M3 as we already have 3 4th gens,yet I opted for the 2010 2SS/Rs and I am happy with it. Overall, I say that it is a comparable ride to the M3.

obiwan66 · 08-31-2010, 10:37 PM

I currently have a 10 2SS/RS and an 09 997.2 4S (911 4S) I love both cars. You can't compare them. My porsche is an extreme and the Camaro is much easier to drive day to day. Just different approaches! I will say this there is no replacement for dispalcement!!!!

ZCT · 08-31-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JUSKIDN

Ive had a BMW 325ci and then went to a Lexus IS250. Chevrolet cant even compete as far as handling and quality. I do admit I get more looks in the Camaro. As far as kids I have two ages 10 and 11 that I have to put in the back of the Maro and its gets tight plus there is only two seat belts back there if they want to bring a friend. Dont get me wrong I love the Maro but compared to those cars like I said "Chevy cant compete" I would still take half a camaro over 2 Mustangs.

I'm going to have to disagree with you somewhat. Just before I bought my BMW I test drove a Lexus IS250. It was a steaming turd that was far worse than the Acura TL that I owned and hated.

I'd rather drive an entry level Camaro with no extras than a IS250. Hands down, any day. And I kind of like Japanese cars.

Certainly the year I drove (and it may have been improved) was slow, boring, gutless, and all the reviews of the time complained of the intrusive traction control aka electronic nanny. It was plain nasty.

08-31-2010, 08:10 PM	#16
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	If you can swing it, keep the M5 and buy the SS. The E60 M5 is a classic, especially now that BMW has downgraded to a v8. You will regret getting rid of it!! I love my M5 and my camaro... Any time I get into the M, I remember why I bought it... High rev'n V10 and torque V8 very NICE combo __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

08-31-2010, 09:03 PM	#18
JUSKIDN Drives: 2010 Synergy Edition Join Date: May 2010 Location: Watson, LA Posts: 56 View My Garage	Ive had a BMW 325ci and then went to a Lexus IS250. Chevrolet cant even compete as far as handling and quality. I do admit I get more looks in the Camaro. As far as kids I have two ages 10 and 11 that I have to put in the back of the Maro and its gets tight plus there is only two seat belts back there if they want to bring a friend. Dont get me wrong I love the Maro but compared to those cars like I said "Chevy cant compete" I would still take half a camaro over 2 Mustangs. __________________ Some people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing

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08-31-2010, 08:07 PM	#15
geoff135 Drives: 2SS/RS/ 16 4runner/74 TR6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 35 View My Garage	I parted with my M3 for the Camaro SS. There are times I miss the M3, especially on a twisty road, but there is something very satisfying about the Camaro and I do not regret my decision. Plus an added benefit is lower maintenance cost, no more shelling out $2000 for an Inspection II.

08-31-2010, 08:34 PM	#17
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	Not long after my 335i went off lease I picked up an SS. The 335i is a great car, but as mentioned before it lacks some of the character an SS ha in spades. In your case though I am not sure I would say the same since the M5 has much more attitude than a 335i. You will miss some things about the BMW. But the SS is great gobs of fun and much cheaper to own.

08-31-2010, 09:10 PM	#19
weaklt1 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS, 2002 SS Annivers Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 73	I have had a few BMW's,including an M3. I was going to get another M3 as we already have 3 4th gens,yet I opted for the 2010 2SS/Rs and I am happy with it. Overall, I say that it is a comparable ride to the M3.

08-31-2010, 10:37 PM	#20
obiwan66 Drives: 2SS/RS White/Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tucson Posts: 25	I currently have a 10 2SS/RS and an 09 997.2 4S (911 4S) I love both cars. You can't compare them. My porsche is an extreme and the Camaro is much easier to drive day to day. Just different approaches! I will say this there is no replacement for dispalcement!!!!