Question of the ages...Keep my SS (paid off) or sell it to get the ZL1? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

motorhead · 03-02-2011, 09:31 AM

I'm kicking my SS to the curb when the ZL/1 comes out. There's no need to have a old worn out slow version of the same car.

G8GT4now · 03-02-2011, 09:58 AM

If you plan on keeping the car under warranty , then an upgrade to ZL1 would make sense. But if you are going to mod, then keeping an SS makes sense.

Either way, not looking forward to a ZL1 passing me by.

copper3000 · 03-02-2011, 04:55 PM

If I was to buy the ZL1, and I'm not saying I am, I would sell my SS.
I can't see paying for insurance and registration for 2 cars when I can only drive one at a time. Here in AZ registration ain't cheap! Also I could pay off my ZL1 much sooner freeing up money to put toward mods.

ron10 · 03-02-2011, 05:13 PM

i think it depends on your finances.

D Day Dog · 03-02-2011, 05:19 PM

if you can afford it, WTF..

dermo1989 · 03-02-2011, 05:30 PM

Think of it this way...... the Camaro is only gaining popularity by the day. I hate to say this but here goes. In a few years the Camaro is going to be like the PONY car that Ford makes ( I think it's called a Mustang or something like that. LOL!! ) Everybody and their brother will have a Camaro whether it's a V6 or a V8.( it's too pretty to not have one right?) Kinda like seeing a Corvette, they will always be cool, but when you see a Z06 or even a ZR1 (because most of us can't afford one) you are like "Damn that car is sick!!" Well the same thing will hold true to the ZL1!! Get the ZL1 dude!!

macwest · 03-02-2011, 06:52 PM

Unless your are that keen on the ZL1. Keep your SS. If you want to be faster than the ZL1 add a maggie.

I was thinking of the ZL1 also and have some friends that are managers at some chevy dealers but after looking at my SS what I have done and what I plan on doing I could not see selling it. Also, not counting the V6 Camaro, had it only 2 months and traded it for the SS this is my second new car. My last one was destroyed in a Hit and Run while I was asleep. So I have become somewhat attached to it and can understand what you are saying.

On brighter side at least you have time for a decision. Myself I look at it as a new lego bin, so I can pick what i like and adapt it to my car, for a fraction of the cost.

nards444 · 03-03-2011, 10:42 AM

Like others have said cars are not an investment, it takes 40-50 years and I would guess a lot of 70's muscle car owners are dead or close to it(i know a lot of you had them and are still young. But if you had a 70 chevelle and were 40 at the time you would be 70.

But IMO both are cars are going to look relatively the same, why have two one is slower and one is faster. I could see it if one was like a 2002, 1990, 1975, etc. But its like keeping your 2008 F250 SD when you have a 2011. Unless I guess you have a need for two vehicles.

Jay_LHD3 · 03-05-2011, 05:12 PM

Why would you want a SS and a ZL1? This is the question you need to ask yourself! I voted to sell. I can not think of a reason to have both. You regretted selling your 66 GTO because you waited till 2009 to get another "muscle" car. (I'm assuming this was years ago.) This would not be the case this time.

Congrats on 1000 post!!!

Silver Ice · 03-05-2011, 05:17 PM

Keep your SS

googleyes · 03-09-2011, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Keep the SS, mod it and leave the ZL1 in the dust everytime you see one. LOL

+1

LostInMoscow · 03-09-2011, 05:35 AM

My advice...........wait until the "I want it disease" goes away and make a rational less emotional decision. You don't have to have the first one do you? If you do, then you already know the answer.

anthonyj9h · 03-09-2011, 01:25 PM

ALthought i dont discern your decision to buy the zl1 and stimulate this economy and i dont know you wealth or longterm goals but most millionaires suggest if you dont owe anything keep it that way, dont put urself in another whole and be upside down on a car that gm uses to pay back us the taxpayers billions that it recieved as a bailout. If you cant pay at least 80 percent on it or pay it off within 2 yrs ask yourself do you really wanna go there? If you do great, just some advice in bad times where people often get mislead that life cant be lived without this. My phloisophy, live life to the fullest but keep it that way

anthonyj9h · 03-09-2011, 01:25 PM

Damn spelling errors sorry

View Poll Results: Sell the SS or keep it? MMMMM
Sell it!! No need for 2 Camaros...	54	56.25%
Keep it!!! The more the marrier...	42	43.75%
Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

03-02-2011, 09:58 AM	#30
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	If you plan on keeping the car under warranty , then an upgrade to ZL1 would make sense. But if you are going to mod, then keeping an SS makes sense. Either way, not looking forward to a ZL1 passing me by. Last edited by G8GT4now; 03-02-2011 at 10:09 AM.

03-02-2011, 05:30 PM	#34
dermo1989 BAQNBLK Drives: 2010 SS/RS BLACK W/INFERNO PKG Join Date: May 2009 Location: LIVONIA, MICHIGAN Posts: 652 View My Garage	Think of it this way...... the Camaro is only gaining popularity by the day. I hate to say this but here goes. In a few years the Camaro is going to be like the PONY car that Ford makes ( I think it's called a Mustang or something like that. LOL!! ) Everybody and their brother will have a Camaro whether it's a V6 or a V8.( it's too pretty to not have one right?) Kinda like seeing a Corvette, they will always be cool, but when you see a Z06 or even a ZR1 (because most of us can't afford one) you are like "Damn that car is sick!!" Well the same thing will hold true to the ZL1!! Get the ZL1 dude!! __________________

03-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#35
macwest Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS/RS, 70 Cuda, 71 Cuda Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakley - Northern California Posts: 1,156 View My Garage	Unless your are that keen on the ZL1. Keep your SS. If you want to be faster than the ZL1 add a maggie. I was thinking of the ZL1 also and have some friends that are managers at some chevy dealers but after looking at my SS what I have done and what I plan on doing I could not see selling it. Also, not counting the V6 Camaro, had it only 2 months and traded it for the SS this is my second new car. My last one was destroyed in a Hit and Run while I was asleep. So I have become somewhat attached to it and can understand what you are saying. On brighter side at least you have time for a decision. Myself I look at it as a new lego bin, so I can pick what i like and adapt it to my car, for a fraction of the cost. __________________ "Z28 = first time I bought a new car just to strip parts for my current ride. GM needs to re-think restricted parts. "

03-03-2011, 10:42 AM	#36
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	Like others have said cars are not an investment, it takes 40-50 years and I would guess a lot of 70's muscle car owners are dead or close to it(i know a lot of you had them and are still young. But if you had a 70 chevelle and were 40 at the time you would be 70. But IMO both are cars are going to look relatively the same, why have two one is slower and one is faster. I could see it if one was like a 2002, 1990, 1975, etc. But its like keeping your 2008 F250 SD when you have a 2011. Unless I guess you have a need for two vehicles. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

03-02-2011, 09:31 AM	#29
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I'm kicking my SS to the curb when the ZL/1 comes out. There's no need to have a old worn out slow version of the same car.

03-02-2011, 04:55 PM	#31
copper3000 Troy Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	If I was to buy the ZL1, and I'm not saying I am, I would sell my SS. I can't see paying for insurance and registration for 2 cars when I can only drive one at a time. Here in AZ registration ain't cheap! Also I could pay off my ZL1 much sooner freeing up money to put toward mods.

03-02-2011, 05:13 PM	#32
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i think it depends on your finances.

03-02-2011, 05:19 PM	#33
D Day Dog Drives: 2011 1SS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 482 View My Garage	if you can afford it, WTF..

03-05-2011, 05:12 PM	#37
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	Why would you want a SS and a ZL1? This is the question you need to ask yourself! I voted to sell. I can not think of a reason to have both. You regretted selling your 66 GTO because you waited till 2009 to get another "muscle" car. (I'm assuming this was years ago.) This would not be the case this time. Congrats on 1000 post!!!

03-05-2011, 05:17 PM	#38
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Keep your SS __________________ Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt sway bars Pfadt end links Pfadt rear tie rods Pfadt rear trailing arms Pfadt rear lower control arm reinforcement bracket Kooks Long tube headers and high flow cats Airaid Cold air intake Magnaflow catback exhaust Mti short throw shifter Jannetty tune

03-09-2011, 05:35 AM	#40
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	My advice...........wait until the "I want it disease" goes away and make a rational less emotional decision. You don't have to have the first one do you? If you do, then you already know the answer. __________________

03-09-2011, 01:25 PM	#41
anthonyj9h "First There" Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in a hole somewhere Posts: 6,910	ALthought i dont discern your decision to buy the zl1 and stimulate this economy and i dont know you wealth or longterm goals but most millionaires suggest if you dont owe anything keep it that way, dont put urself in another whole and be upside down on a car that gm uses to pay back us the taxpayers billions that it recieved as a bailout. If you cant pay at least 80 percent on it or pay it off within 2 yrs ask yourself do you really wanna go there? If you do great, just some advice in bad times where people often get mislead that life cant be lived without this. My phloisophy, live life to the fullest but keep it that way

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