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PalmerGA · 02-26-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2014camaro

Insurance=too much
Gas=4.60 here, already own 2 V8

I traded my 2012 1LT for a 2013 1SS last December. Insurance went up $6 a month. Gas here is about 20 cents a gallon more for 93 vs 87 (less than $4 for a fill up when near empty, but I usually fill up before it gets to 1/4 tank). The additional permagrin is well worth it!

meissen · 02-26-2013, 09:38 AM

The guy wants to buy a v6, enough with the SS remarks...

That said - I do agree with buying used or getting an up model. While I enjoy my 1LS, I'm bummed that any change I make to the car to add features I want like RS headlights will require more work than just plug'n'play.

911medic · 02-26-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

You could be right. I just know the window sticker on the LT cars said 'Sport Suspension' while the LS cars said nothing at all. Probably just differently valved shocks if anything. I will compare RPO codes one day.

I don't even think the valving is different. I believe all the v6's come with the FE2 "sport suspension," while the v8's come with the FE3 or newer FE4 "performance suspension."

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-perf...ecs/trims.html

v6sonoma · 02-26-2013, 10:29 AM

If you plan to mod it you may consider a 1LS or an LT with a manual. They have better gears and a Limited slip diff and can use gears from the SS. 2LS in the newer years has gearing for mileage not performance and all the V6 autos have an open diff and their own gears. So you won't be able to put in gears from an SS that has swapped out or even the 3.91's from the 1LE.

It really all depends on how far you want to go with modding and what you want. In the long run it may be cheaper to buy the LT then adding things after the fact.

BenningJ · 02-26-2013, 10:32 AM

Get the LT for sure. If you want more performance the LS just won't cut it.

RatRacer · 02-26-2013, 11:02 AM

Owning both a LS and LT, get the LT. You will most likely get more of the modern necessities like bluetooth, wheel radio controls, electric passenger seat that height adjusts (LS passenger feels like sitting in a hole). Plus, you will get fog lights, better wheels, and other exterior options.

Sikoriko · 02-26-2013, 12:05 PM

Get the LS more money for mods.

Jonster · 02-26-2013, 12:09 PM

1LT

RubyCamaro · 02-26-2013, 12:10 PM

Go LT. You definately want to have sport mode. I NEVER drive in "D". Everything else you can easily modify as it sounds like you want to. BTW, I love my 2 tone grey cloth interior. Much more comfortable & durable than the leather (Just IMHO).

slick rick · 02-26-2013, 12:11 PM

1LT

MMC · 02-26-2013, 12:15 PM

Go to a dealer and put your butt in one of each and see what You want.
Leather seat covers can be had from SLP online at times for like $650.
You can also upgrade the suspension or brakes with take off parts from them as well.

Next person who says get an SS needs to get slapped.

plus1zero · 02-26-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC

Next person who says get an SS needs to get slapped.

Agreed. Seems like every thread always has one.

nyrfan · 02-26-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by plus1zero

Agreed. Seems like every thread always has one.

Ok, get a ZL1

2014camaro · 02-26-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

You're quoting gas prices when you say you're going to turbo it?

Sorry, got you confused with the OP.

The OP is actually one of my friends, convinced him to buy a Camaro at my house so i guess he posted with my account. He wants a V6, because he does not want to pay for the insurance (18 year old driver).

02-26-2013, 09:38 AM	#16
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	The guy wants to buy a v6, enough with the SS remarks... That said - I do agree with buying used or getting an up model. While I enjoy my 1LS, I'm bummed that any change I make to the car to add features I want like RS headlights will require more work than just plug'n'play. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

02-26-2013, 10:29 AM	#18
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	If you plan to mod it you may consider a 1LS or an LT with a manual. They have better gears and a Limited slip diff and can use gears from the SS. 2LS in the newer years has gearing for mileage not performance and all the V6 autos have an open diff and their own gears. So you won't be able to put in gears from an SS that has swapped out or even the 3.91's from the 1LE. It really all depends on how far you want to go with modding and what you want. In the long run it may be cheaper to buy the LT then adding things after the fact. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-26-2013, 10:32 AM	#19
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Get the LT for sure. If you want more performance the LS just won't cut it. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

02-26-2013, 12:09 PM	#22
Jonster Drives: 18 2SS Vert Hotwheels Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 588 View My Garage	1LT __________________ 2018 2SS hot wheels convertible

02-26-2013, 12:10 PM	#23
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Go LT. You definately want to have sport mode. I NEVER drive in "D". Everything else you can easily modify as it sounds like you want to. BTW, I love my 2 tone grey cloth interior. Much more comfortable & durable than the leather (Just IMHO). __________________

02-26-2013, 11:02 AM	#20
RatRacer Drives: 11 Synergy Green LS 15 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 401	Owning both a LS and LT, get the LT. You will most likely get more of the modern necessities like bluetooth, wheel radio controls, electric passenger seat that height adjusts (LS passenger feels like sitting in a hole). Plus, you will get fog lights, better wheels, and other exterior options.

02-26-2013, 12:05 PM	#21
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Get the LS more money for mods.

02-26-2013, 12:11 PM	#24
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	1LT __________________

02-26-2013, 12:15 PM	#25
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Go to a dealer and put your butt in one of each and see what You want. Leather seat covers can be had from SLP online at times for like $650. You can also upgrade the suspension or brakes with take off parts from them as well. Next person who says get an SS needs to get slapped. __________________