IS it worth it? (trading up from a 2LS to a SS) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jazyjason · 06-13-2013, 01:41 AM

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Blu Ray · 06-13-2013, 01:51 AM

You will loose so much on trade.... keep it try and pay it off in 36mo, by then the 6th gen will be coming out, then get an SS, keep the LS as your daily driver

BlaqWhole · 06-13-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Izach26

You will loose so much on trade.... keep it try and pay it off in 36mo, by then the 6th gen will be coming out, then get an SS, keep the LS as your daily driver

Good idea here. Or test drive the SS and see if you'll like it. Let me tell you, it is a night and day difference between the two. Not saying anything against the V6, they are still great cars. But after having the SS, I just can't see myself with anything less...

jazyjason · 06-13-2013, 03:02 AM

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JN3WMN · 06-13-2013, 06:56 AM

You'd probably get more selling the car privately rather than trading it in. If you're already contemplating a trade after just buying your car then that's not a good sign & being active on this site won't help things much either.

I always say if you really want an SS then just get it. You'll probably lose money but oh well, you only live once. As the saying goes "I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done." I say just get what you want if that's going to make you happy.

TPAJETSKI · 06-13-2013, 06:59 AM

I might be the only person on this site that loves the retro steelies. Sorry, that was off topic.

hworth18 · 06-13-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jazyjason

Well I took the car out. Turned off the radio just to listen to it and discovered what driving without Traction Control is like...

Won't say what I did but I got some rubber and was grinning the whole way back to the apartment after about an hour of cruising. I actually apologized to my Camaro thinking about trading it in...

I'll just grab a 67 SS in a few years as my "toy" and keep this as my DD.

Good choice.. I have had the same debate but I have decided that what I really liked about the 1LE is the look and I could easily make my car (a 2LT) look the same by just adding the ZL1/1LE wheels and a hood wrap. I really don't need the extra HP, all that would do is probably buy me more speeding tickets and increase my gas bill. I'm more than happy with my V-6 and plan on keeping it for years to come.

snizzle · 06-13-2013, 07:28 AM

I'll tell you what it is easy to do, spend someone else's money when they ask if the SS is worth it

Baldwin feeder · 06-13-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

I might be the only person on this site that loves the retro steelies. Sorry, that was off topic.

You're not. I love them too, actually love everything about the LS and wanted to order one badly before I test drove an SS. Still wish MyLink was an option and not standard on the SS but I love driving the car I ordered. To the OP I say test drive an SS. That is what I did, I drove a 1LS and a 1SS back to back just to see. I honestly thought I would still pick the LS but I just loved driving the SS more. I am still surprised at myself that I had my mind set since 2008 on what I wanted and I ordered a car differently based on one test drive.

Steven13 · 06-13-2013, 08:29 AM

i posted the same thing once. someone said, "trade up, chalk it up as a lesson learned." once since i traded up i didnt regret it what so ever.

use these 2 sites, and remember to over estimate what you currently spend. then id get the real value of your car.
http://frugalliving.about.com/librar...calculator.htm

if its not much less that the original price or payoff amount then use this site:
http://frugalliving.about.com/librar...calculator.htm

if your budget isnt too scarce, (try to have at least 200 disposable income after budgeting food, nights out on the town, gas, insurance, phone/internet bill, etc.) then go for it.

then if you have at least a $1000 saved already and you have positive income after your over-budgeting, then drive a ss. in used ones they may have drive on low octane gas. if they let you drive a new then that's better to make a decision. I did all of the above and i love my SS, plus i know my everything about what has been done with my car.

motorhead · 06-13-2013, 08:33 AM

Go for it. Sell your first born if you have to. You won't regret it one bit.

Secret Squirrel · 06-13-2013, 08:43 AM

The better way to go would be to sell private party, then find the car you want, used, and start from scratch so you don't get killed on the trade. Last year, I bought my 2010 (#137) used with less than 13k miles on it. 2SS/RS with 475rwhp for 30k. There are some awesome buys out there on used Camaros. You just have to be patient, and don't buy used from a dealership if you can avoid it.
Another option, if you want the warranty, and want to buy new, is sell private party and wait for the 14's to come out so you can get a brand new 13 with all the rebates and deals that will come with the dealers trying to off-load the old models.

JimiBlaze · 06-13-2013, 09:23 AM

Being a LS owner this is something I think about also, but I wanted to buy new and an SS just wasnt in the budget...my plan is to give the LS to my 9 year old daughter when she turns 16 and then get an SS. I think it will be cool to have that car bond with her.

Sapphire · 06-13-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

I might be the only person on this site that loves the retro steelies. Sorry, that was off topic.

Kinda feel the same way but I wish that they had done steel rims around the wheel and not this silver plastic UGH!

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06-13-2013, 08:43 AM	#12
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	The better way to go would be to sell private party, then find the car you want, used, and start from scratch so you don't get killed on the trade. Last year, I bought my 2010 (#137) used with less than 13k miles on it. 2SS/RS with 475rwhp for 30k. There are some awesome buys out there on used Camaros. You just have to be patient, and don't buy used from a dealership if you can avoid it. Another option, if you want the warranty, and want to buy new, is sell private party and wait for the 14's to come out so you can get a brand new 13 with all the rebates and deals that will come with the dealers trying to off-load the old models. __________________

06-13-2013, 01:41 AM	#1
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06-13-2013, 06:59 AM	#6
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	I might be the only person on this site that loves the retro steelies. Sorry, that was off topic.

06-13-2013, 08:29 AM	#10
Steven13 Drives: 13' Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Florida Posts: 204	i posted the same thing once. someone said, "trade up, chalk it up as a lesson learned." once since i traded up i didnt regret it what so ever. use these 2 sites, and remember to over estimate what you currently spend. then id get the real value of your car. http://frugalliving.about.com/librar...calculator.htm if its not much less that the original price or payoff amount then use this site: http://frugalliving.about.com/librar...calculator.htm if your budget isnt too scarce, (try to have at least 200 disposable income after budgeting food, nights out on the town, gas, insurance, phone/internet bill, etc.) then go for it. then if you have at least a $1000 saved already and you have positive income after your over-budgeting, then drive a ss. in used ones they may have drive on low octane gas. if they let you drive a new then that's better to make a decision. I did all of the above and i love my SS, plus i know my everything about what has been done with my car.

06-13-2013, 08:33 AM	#11
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Go for it. Sell your first born if you have to. You won't regret it one bit.

06-13-2013, 09:23 AM	#13
JimiBlaze Drives: 2013 BRM LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 98	Being a LS owner this is something I think about also, but I wanted to buy new and an SS just wasnt in the budget...my plan is to give the LS to my 9 year old daughter when she turns 16 and then get an SS. I think it will be cool to have that car bond with her.