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johndawg · 08-18-2011, 10:11 PM

GS... Don't tell anyone I said that.

I need the back seat for a few more years. At least until my lil man is old enough to drive. THen he gets the Camaro and I'll get in a new Vette. Muhahahaa Muhahaha....
Don't tell mom about our plan. She's super evil and will destroy it!

Mr CLuTcH · 08-18-2011, 10:17 PM

Im more of a performance guy,.........and weeeelll............the Camaro is TOO HEAVY. I'd buy the Vett, then mod it. :-)

AZ MSCL · 08-18-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyroche

Yup, its a serious question. I have the opportunity to trade in my Camaro and buy a brand new Grand Sport.... Originally 75k+ w/ their employee pricing 18k off the price tag.... so I 80k Corvette for 60k. Which is in my budget... and may be to good to pass up.

I would keep the Camaro. Have no use for a two seater.

mikeyroche · 08-18-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr CLuTcH

Im more of a performance guy,.........and weeeelll............the Camaro is TOO HEAVY. I'd buy the Vett, then mod it. :-)

Same here. The Camaro is much heavier, even the ZL1 wont keep up with the Vette. The Vette has so many built in advantages. With out any mods its alreay running 11's and 0-60 in 4.0! add a few mods and your under 4.0. Don't get me wrong, I love the Camaro and may end up keeping it because I love it that much, however the Corvette is that next level. I want both a Corvette eventually, and need to figure out which one is better to have now, and which one to acquire later.

Tough choices, I'll see what happens tomorrow.... Then go from there. Even though its 18k off, I still need to get what I want in the Car and not just settle, because I got EVERYTHING I wanted in my Camaro.

mikeyroche · 08-18-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

Really, most of you ended up 5th gen Camaro owners because you couldn't afford a Corvette?

I could of bought a GS or a used Z06 but I dont consider myself a Corvette sort of driving guy. Partly because I'm un-married, no kids and only thirty years old. If I was fifty, with kids that have moved out of the house, sure I could see myself owning a Corvette but not this early in life. Its kind of like owning yacht.

Well I mean an extra $200 for myself. Not married, decent income, steady job and no need for a practical car(Neither Car is practical). I love both Cars, I want both Cars eventually. I just need to figure out the best value and which is better to get now

J@RDAudio · 08-19-2011, 12:37 AM

MAYBE Im a bit off, but i would take the Camaro. I dont see myself as a Vette kind of guy either. maybe thats stereotypical of me but i just see them as a old man clinging to youth car. maybe in another 20 years il own one. Til then if i need some serious speed il jump in the Ol Supra for a spin LOL. But I love driving my SS more than the Yota.

briancb1 · 08-19-2011, 12:54 AM

If 60K is in your budget... why not get a used Z06? You can easily find many used models that fit your price range still with a factory warrenty that are practically new.

A GS is just that, a Z06 imposter. From 250 feet out you think "427, Go USA!" untill you see its not. Then you think "LS3, Canada made is okay I guess".

When you fill up at the gas station, 4 out of 5 common people will say "oh sick a Z06!".... Then you will go into this grand sport schpeal you will repeat 4 times a week, just like a person with a weird ass sounding name has to do their whole life because people can't say it/spell it.

Just get a Z06 not a Z06 "hold-the-beef" edition because you got a deal on it, IMO.

Best of luck...

25thanniversary · 08-19-2011, 01:01 AM

I would take the camaro just cause I need the extra seats for my kids. if it was only me and my wife i would go for the corvette.

CRChevy · 08-19-2011, 02:38 AM

Lol no one is goinna give a gs owner zo6 crap lol this isn't v6 to v8 canaria most ppl don't know they make diff trim vettes the grand sport is awesome

Black5thgen · 08-19-2011, 07:41 AM

I would take the V6 over a GS.

Nvincent4708 · 08-19-2011, 07:52 AM

Gran sport.

Brettscamaro · 08-19-2011, 08:01 AM

What happens when you want to take a broad AND her friend back to the hotel or house? You need more than two seats. I'll take a 2 seater when I am over 19 lol

toesuf94 · 08-19-2011, 08:01 AM

We have both. I love the Grand Sport Coupe - but it is a completely different animal than the Camaro. Two completely different driving styles. Just pick the one you like and you cannot go wrong!

Unreal · 08-19-2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyroche

Yup, its a serious question. I have the opportunity to trade in my Camaro and buy a brand new Grand Sport.... Originally 75k+ w/ their employee pricing 18k off the price tag.... so I 80k Corvette for 60k. Which is in my budget... and may be to good to pass up.

Check the corvette forums. You can probably get one for more than $18k off sticker. $20-23k would be more like it depending on options.

To say the GS is a z06 with an ls3 motor is way off though. There is still a huge difference.

08-18-2011, 10:11 PM	#15
johndawg I'd rather be shooting... Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 1,116 View My Garage	GS... Don't tell anyone I said that. I need the back seat for a few more years. At least until my lil man is old enough to drive. THen he gets the Camaro and I'll get in a new Vette. Muhahahaa Muhahaha.... Don't tell mom about our plan. She's super evil and will destroy it! __________________ Follow Us on The Official Photographer of the 2010, 2011 & 2012 Camaro5 Fests!!! www.theshuttergroup.com

08-18-2011, 10:17 PM	#16
Mr CLuTcH Always On Kill! Drives: S.I.M. SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 780	Im more of a performance guy,.........and weeeelll............the Camaro is TOO HEAVY. I'd buy the Vett, then mod it. :-) __________________ S.I.M. SS(L99): American Racing Headers (LT) Magnaflow cat-back competition exhaust K&N typhoon CAI Aggressive cam. Tune Result*: 465rwhp/ 447rwtq. Satisfied.

08-19-2011, 01:01 AM	#22
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	I would take the camaro just cause I need the extra seats for my kids. if it was only me and my wife i would go for the corvette. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

08-19-2011, 02:38 AM	#23
CRChevy MARO MAN Drives: Orange 2010 Camaro 2RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baton Rouge , LA Posts: 511	Lol no one is goinna give a gs owner zo6 crap lol this isn't v6 to v8 canaria most ppl don't know they make diff trim vettes the grand sport is awesome __________________ 2LT-RS/nitto invo/hankook venus/straight pipes/slp blackwing air filter/5% window tint all windows/3.00" tips/hood and hockey stripes

08-19-2011, 08:01 AM	#27
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	We have both. I love the Grand Sport Coupe - but it is a completely different animal than the Camaro. Two completely different driving styles. Just pick the one you like and you cannot go wrong! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

08-19-2011, 12:37 AM	#20
J@RDAudio Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 1995 Supra TT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Heavener Oklahoma Posts: 91	MAYBE Im a bit off, but i would take the Camaro. I dont see myself as a Vette kind of guy either. maybe thats stereotypical of me but i just see them as a old man clinging to youth car. maybe in another 20 years il own one. Til then if i need some serious speed il jump in the Ol Supra for a spin LOL. But I love driving my SS more than the Yota.

08-19-2011, 12:54 AM	#21
briancb1 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 109	If 60K is in your budget... why not get a used Z06? You can easily find many used models that fit your price range still with a factory warrenty that are practically new. A GS is just that, a Z06 imposter. From 250 feet out you think "427, Go USA!" untill you see its not. Then you think "LS3, Canada made is okay I guess". When you fill up at the gas station, 4 out of 5 common people will say "oh sick a Z06!".... Then you will go into this grand sport schpeal you will repeat 4 times a week, just like a person with a weird ass sounding name has to do their whole life because people can't say it/spell it. Just get a Z06 not a Z06 "hold-the-beef" edition because you got a deal on it, IMO. Best of luck...

08-19-2011, 07:41 AM	#24
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I would take the V6 over a GS.

08-19-2011, 07:52 AM	#25
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	Gran sport.

08-19-2011, 08:01 AM	#26
Brettscamaro BrettsCamaro Drives: Black 2ss Rs Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ and NY Posts: 243 View My Garage	What happens when you want to take a broad AND her friend back to the hotel or house? You need more than two seats. I'll take a 2 seater when I am over 19 lol

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