CTS-V vs Camaro SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

shockandawe · 06-09-2009, 11:08 PM

Now that my Camaro has been invoiced and is on it's way,I am having 2nd thoughts about taking delivery. If this car has any of the visible defects that have been mentioned on this site,I am thinking of not accepting the car and purchasing a CTS-V instead! The V won't be around much longer and it has 562 supercharged ponies.0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds.This car will not need any mods and everything is factory guaranteed.In due time when all the bugs are worked out of the Camaro,I may purchase one then.What do you guys think?

*Milk 1027* · 06-09-2009, 11:10 PM

If you have the money, then go for it

fever_08 · 06-09-2009, 11:22 PM

why would you even consider a camaro if you have the $$$ and like the CTS-V?? Makes no sense....The camaro is a cool car, but not even close to the same class as the caddie

blackedout010 · 06-09-2009, 11:23 PM

yea the v is a sick ride no doubt!!!

Indpowr · 06-09-2009, 11:26 PM

60k vs. 40k??? big spread..

Chewy · 06-09-2009, 11:26 PM

+1

if i could get the CTS-V...i'd get that!

1982camaro · 06-09-2009, 11:32 PM

the LSA fvckin owns

discoteka · 06-09-2009, 11:32 PM

That's funny. I was comparing the two vehicles before I saw this thread- not that I have any cash.
But seriously, you can get a slightly used LS7 ZO6 for new CTS V money. I'd go that route- or hope for an LSA Z28

edit: I didn't notice that OP already owns a C6 corvette... That said, go with the CTS V.

*Milk 1027* · 06-09-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1982camaro

the ls9 owns

CTS-V = LSA

91Z28350 · 06-09-2009, 11:35 PM

Yeah, I found an 08 Z06 with nav and I believe less than 2k miles for 57K.

1982camaro · 06-09-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

CTS-V = LSA

oh yeah, thanks

garfin · 06-10-2009, 05:49 AM

I've been doing the research on getting a V and GM Canada is making it very tempting!
First of all, there is a $6500 cash delivery allowance on the car from GM Canada. Then there is the GM loyalty program - which allows another $2000 discount if you already own a Cadillac (don't have to trade it) Our '99 STS qualifies us for this. On top of this, you can use $2500 in GM Visa points on the purchase, which we have.
That's $11,000 off MSRP before you even begin to negotiate with the dealer!
The Canadian and Ontario governments are also considering a "cash for clunkers" program to stimulate new car purchases. Any car 10 years or older would be worth $3000-$3500 as a trade on a new car purchase. This is still not a done deal, but that would be the clincher for me! I've got a '97 Bonneville that qualifies.

The logic that makes this even more attractive to me is that I can only get $1000 off from GM Loyalty and $1500 in GM Visa points on a new Camaro - PLUS - I've been hoping for a Z/28 - which doesn't seem to be appearing on the horizon anytime soon. IF GM were to produce a Z/28, I have no doubt the cost would be significantly higher than an SS - with very little if any incentives. The price of a hypothetical Z would then not be much different than a CTS-V with all the incentives tacked on.
Gee... I think I just talked myself into getting a V, which would be my 4 dr. Z/28!

Best regardSS,

Elie

bossbunny · 06-10-2009, 05:50 AM

My sis in law has a 2004 V. She worships that car.... So do I. It is beautiful, and kick ass fast! Plus is sounds AWESOME with butterfly cutouts and super fortys.
Not a fan of the new V's though.

Scooter · 06-10-2009, 06:47 AM

I wish I had 65k, I would get one!!! The car is the BOMB!!!

06-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	CTS-V vs Camaro SS Now that my Camaro has been invoiced and is on it's way,I am having 2nd thoughts about taking delivery. If this car has any of the visible defects that have been mentioned on this site,I am thinking of not accepting the car and purchasing a CTS-V instead! The V won't be around much longer and it has 562 supercharged ponies.0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds.This car will not need any mods and everything is factory guaranteed.In due time when all the bugs are worked out of the Camaro,I may purchase one then.What do you guys think?

06-09-2009, 11:10 PM	#2
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	If you have the money, then go for it __________________

06-09-2009, 11:26 PM	#6
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	+1 if i could get the CTS-V...i'd get that! __________________

06-09-2009, 11:32 PM	#7
1982camaro Drives: 1982 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: california Posts: 153	the LSA fvckin owns Last edited by 1982camaro; 06-09-2009 at 11:42 PM.

06-09-2009, 11:32 PM	#8
discoteka Drives: Oramac Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ny Posts: 124 View My Garage	That's funny. I was comparing the two vehicles before I saw this thread- not that I have any cash. But seriously, you can get a slightly used LS7 ZO6 for new CTS V money. I'd go that route- or hope for an LSA Z28 edit: I didn't notice that OP already owns a C6 corvette... That said, go with the CTS V. __________________ 1995 Z28 Silver M6 : Full Exh., Gears, all that fun stuff

06-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#3
fever_08 Drives: '08 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: calgary canada Posts: 41	why would you even consider a camaro if you have the $$$ and like the CTS-V?? Makes no sense....The camaro is a cool car, but not even close to the same class as the caddie

06-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	yea the v is a sick ride no doubt!!!

06-09-2009, 11:26 PM	#5
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	60k vs. 40k??? big spread..

06-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	Yeah, I found an 08 Z06 with nav and I believe less than 2k miles for 57K.

06-10-2009, 05:49 AM	#12
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	I've been doing the research on getting a V and GM Canada is making it very tempting! First of all, there is a $6500 cash delivery allowance on the car from GM Canada. Then there is the GM loyalty program - which allows another $2000 discount if you already own a Cadillac (don't have to trade it) Our '99 STS qualifies us for this. On top of this, you can use $2500 in GM Visa points on the purchase, which we have. That's $11,000 off MSRP before you even begin to negotiate with the dealer! The Canadian and Ontario governments are also considering a "cash for clunkers" program to stimulate new car purchases. Any car 10 years or older would be worth $3000-$3500 as a trade on a new car purchase. This is still not a done deal, but that would be the clincher for me! I've got a '97 Bonneville that qualifies. The logic that makes this even more attractive to me is that I can only get $1000 off from GM Loyalty and $1500 in GM Visa points on a new Camaro - PLUS - I've been hoping for a Z/28 - which doesn't seem to be appearing on the horizon anytime soon. IF GM were to produce a Z/28, I have no doubt the cost would be significantly higher than an SS - with very little if any incentives. The price of a hypothetical Z would then not be much different than a CTS-V with all the incentives tacked on. Gee... I think I just talked myself into getting a V, which would be my 4 dr. Z/28! Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

06-10-2009, 05:50 AM	#13
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	My sis in law has a 2004 V. She worships that car.... So do I. It is beautiful, and kick ass fast! Plus is sounds AWESOME with butterfly cutouts and super fortys. Not a fan of the new V's though. Last edited by bossbunny; 06-10-2009 at 07:14 AM.

06-10-2009, 06:47 AM	#14
Scooter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 465	I wish I had 65k, I would get one!!! The car is the BOMB!!!

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